Episode 108: Direct Action Author Larry Mackey

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Send us Fan MailWe have likely all done it but we mostly hate moves in games that are not the "spirit of the rules" but are not expressly forbidden. Game designer Sam Mustafa joins us the talk about that, asymmetrical units, and his forthcoming game Scourge of Princes!SHOW NOTESSam's reading listPaul Lockhart, Denmark and the Thirty Years WarKeith Roberts, Cromwell's War Machine: the New Model ArmyTrevor Royle, Civil War: the Wars of the Three KingdomsPeter Young, Edgehill 1642.Peter Wilson, The Thirty Years War: Europe's TragedyMalcolm Wanklyn, A Military History of the English Civil WarAnton van der Lem, Revolt in the Netherlands: the Eighty Years WarDavid Blackmore, Destructive and Formidable: British Infantry Firepower 1642-1765Christopher Scott, Edgehill: the Battle ReinterpretedChristine Shaw, The Italian Wars 1494-1559Support the show

Send us Fan MailHow much history is too much in a game? How about if it isn't historical enough? What is your "happy medium?"Support the show

Send us Fan MailLarry Mackey is the author of Direct Action which will be available soon from Pacific Sky Games. We talked about thinking your manuscript is ready and breaking barriers in gaming.Support the show

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Send us Fan MailAfter far too long off, the team is back and at Millennium Com in Temple Texas! Thanks to all of you who have stuck with us! This episode was recorded in a noisy hotel room so sorry for the sound quality.Support the show

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Send us Fan MailYou pay good money. You struggle to paint them. You flock your bases. Then on the way to the game.....DISASTER? Ever happen to you?Support the show

Send us Fan MailFriend of the show and rules author Larry Mackey joins us to talk about the release of his new rule set Direct Action!Show NotesPacific Sky GamesSupport the show