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Here's the latest news from Decision Games, as of 08 Feb 2010:
08 Feb 10
Computer Game Play Testers Wanted
Our next computer game play test group is the Drive series (Dirve on Stalingrad, Drive on Moscow, and Drive on
Kursk). We are seeking individuals who have played at least two of the three board games to test the computer versions and provide feedback about user interface and game play. Beta testers must have a PC with Vista or XP OS (Windows 7 also
o.k.) and be willing to send and receive game files via email from other beta testers. Interested individuals should contact Doc at <ccummins@bak.rr.com > for additional information – please indicate which of the games you have played.
08 Feb 10
Play Testers Wanted
We are seeking play tester pairs or groups for future magazine games. The current group of games will be in World at War issues #12-17 (1940 What-If, Guards Tank at Kursk,
Invasion: Pearl, Soft Underbelly, Partizan, and Leningrad). Play testers are expected to be subscribers of S&T/World at War games or regular buyers who are familiar with the rules style and issue game format and must have a regular
partner or group to play test. For more information about play testing, contact Doc at <ccummins@bak.rr.com >.
Hurtgen Forest play testers are being sought in the greater Los
Angeles area. The next play test will be 13-15 Feb at the ORCCON/Strategicon convention at the LAX Radisson. See you there.
Contributors/writers are being sought for a Wacht am Rhein Player's Guide. We are looking for short (500-2,500 words) articles about aspects of the game, new scenarios (especially small and/or limited time scenarios), optional rules, variants, tactical sidebars, and anything else that should be considered. Ideas and articles can be discussed with Doc at <ccummins@bak.rr.com >.
08 Feb 10
Storm of Steel Expansion Kit Update
The Storm of Steel updated rules and scenario booklet have been posted to the E-rules
page for review. Interested parties are invited to review them and email Doc with any corrections by 12 Feb 10. Production will commence the week of 22 Feb 10 and the kit should be ready to ship in March.
08 Feb 10
World at War Mega-Feedback #11
The Mega-Feedback for World at War will be up on the S&T Press site later this week for those who want to respond early. The issue ships in early March.
08 Feb 10
Job Openings
All of the DG HQ positions have been filled.
East Coast Sales Representative
Decision Games is seeking a part-time sales representative located in or near Philadelphia. This individual works as part of
the DG sales team at ORIGINS, Historicon, WBC, and other East Coast conventions. Compensation includes wage and potential bonuses. Apply now by sending a letter describing sales and convention experience to Doc at <ccummins@bak.rr.com >.
08 Jan 10
Last Call for World at War Magazine Game Design Proposals!
Only a few weeks left to submit game design proposals for upcoming World at
War issues. Proposals should be 100-125 words with a proposed title, a 1-2 sentence description of the battle or campaign to be simulated with the remainder devoted to a description of the game design focus (all games must use large hex
West End style map sheets or be area movement with 176 large counters or 228 medium counters, rules max of 12,000 words, and all charts and tables must fit on the map or back page of the rules). Proposals will run in issue #11. Proposals
should be sent via e-mail to the publisher at <ccummins@bak.rr.com >.
08 Jan 10
World at War Update
World at War #10 will be in the mail 15 Jan 10. The issue game is
Coral Sea Solitaire. Feature articles include a lead article on the Battle of Coral Sea, the Second Crimean War, the Dodecanese Campaign, and Eggheads at War: Operations Research in World War II. Other articles and columns include
Germany's Spitzbergen Raid, Djbouti in World War II, the ZRCV Flying Aircraft Carrier, plus Media Reviews, Design Corner, and a Game Preview.
07 Dec 09
Strategy & Tactics Update
Strategy & Tactics #260 is in the mail. Strategy & Tactics #260 features two games of the Black Prince: Crecy and Navorette.
Feature articles include: The Black Prince and Medieval Warfare, the Arab Legion, The Central Powers Strike: Caporetto, 1917, and Rommel at Caporetto. Other articles include a Data File on Thirty Years' War Combat Formations, Early Efforts
at Aerial Decapitation: US Bombing of Libya and Iraq, the Irish in Afghanistan, and Mr. Woodruff's Curious Gun, plus our regular columns: Miranda on Design, Work in Progress, the Long Tradition, and Mega Feedback Results from the survey in
#258.
13 Nov 09
Decision Games Update
Struggle for the Galactic Empire has launched and is proceeding at ludicrous speed to a landing pad near your habitation dome. If you
have not received your pledge copies, contact DG customer service at dgservice@earthlink.net for assistance. The Storm update kit is in progress and will probably be released in February. Our second book, Crowns in the Gutter, has been rescheduled for a March release.
Retail store release schedule. RAF, D-Day at Omaha Beach, Advanced PTO, the AOI expansion for AETO, and our first book, The Quest for Annihilation, and SPW's Mid-East game are available now in retail stores. Struggle for the
Galactic Empire is shipping with World at War #9 (Destruction of Army Group Center) now.
The Excalibre game group is moving forward albeit slowly. Robert has apparently finished proof and corrections for most of the counter artwork
and is starting on the maps and boxes. Further editing and proofing is proceeding on the rules and charts. Currently, there is no projected turn-in date but we would like to think printing will begin by February with a release schedule
beginning in April.
2009 Games and Magazines Now Available:
• Strategy & Tactics #254 (Hannibal's War)
• World at War #4 (USAAF)
• Strategy & Tactics #255 (First Battle over Britain)
• World at War #5 (Finnish Front)
• Computer War in Europe
• Strategy & Tactics #256 (Ramillies & Malplaquet)
• World at War #6 (Greater East Asia War)
• Quest for Annihilation (ACW) book
• RAF Deluxe
• D-Day at Omaha Beach
• Strategy & Tactics #257 (Chosin)
• Fire & Movement #149
• World at War #7 (Greek Tragedy)
• Advanced PTO
• AOI/AETO
• Strategy & Tactics #258 (Santiago Campaign)
• World at War #8 (Arriba Espana)
• SPW Middle East Campaigns
• Strategy & Tactics #259 (Battle for China)
• Struggle for the Galactic Empire
• World at War #9 (Destruction of Army Group Center)
• Fire & Movement #150 – December, 2009
Projected Release Schedule for 2010
(Dates and order of publication of boxed games subject to change)
• Storm of Steel Expansion Kit – March, 2010
• Crowns in the Gutter (WWI) book – March, 2010
• Excalibre: Ancient Conquest – April, 2010
• Excalibre: Mighty Fortress – April, 2010
• Excalibre: The Conquerors – May, 2010
• Excalibre: Battle for Stalingrad – June, 2010
• Hurtgen: Hells' Forest - August, 2010
• Wacht am Rhein (2nd printing) - September, 2010
• Wacht am Rhein Player's Guide - September, 2010
• Custer at the Death (book) – September, 2010
PLEDGE PAGE FOR FUTURE GAMES
We've added a pledge page where you can read about our possible future boxed games. Now you can pledge your interest in seeing these proposals
move forward. We'll track the pledges and the games getting the most support will move forward to publication. Using the pledge system to place an advance order will also garner 25% off the price of the game in exchange for payment being
made just before printing starts. Click here
A new feature has been added to the pledge page for those who want to check on their pledge list status. See the pledge page for more details.
RULES DOWNLOAD SECTION
E-Rules for many of our games are now online. Now you can get the rules for our games, complete with up to date errata. Click here.
DESERT FOX GAMES
Desert Fox has an extensive back stock of in-print and out-of-print historical games as well as many current Euro and American strategy games. Click here to go to the Desert Fox Games pages. You can download the latest "Dispatches from Decision" flyer with the latest inventory and special offers. The next Dispatch will be sent in September.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SECTION
In an effort to answer common questions and provide better service we've created a new customer service section with some useful forms and FAQs. You'll find a service request form, Address Change Form, info and answers to the most common questions we receive.
We're adding something to our site every week, so keep checking back!
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