Twilight Struggle

[demyansk]

Does anyone on the forum play this game? I tried it a few times and lost. I was wondering if anyone else plays and has any suggestions. Thanks

[TulliusDetritus]

Excellent AAR made by CarnageInc:

tm.asp?m=4066284

[rocketman71]

Also check the game out at Boardgamegeek - I'm sure there are plenty of strategy guides there. IIRC I downloaded some when I got the boardgame.

[demyansk]

Thanks for the link, game is confusing

[budd]

Check this out its free. https://leanpub.com/twilightstrategy

[wodin]

I get totally battered playing the PC version.

[Rosseau]

I've never won and doubt it's worth the time and effort educating myself on how to play the game. Too many other things to do that matter [;)]

[ezzler]

i win about 50-50.
hardcore players will tell you the AI sucks. but it gives me a challenge.

TS is the number one boardwargame on boargamegeek and the best selling title of GMT games.

[rocketman71]

The best way to get better at the game is to really learn the pros and cons with all cards and how to use them best. And I found that it can only be achieved by playing as much as possible. It helps to play the same side many times and then switch and play the other side. How to use DEFCON to make life worse for the oppo is key, ideally trapping them in a DEFCON loss.

[Rosseau]

If TS is the best selling board game at GMT, I'm not missing anything as a computer gamer [;)]

[ezzler]

I can't make you like it.

But if you have it, you should try it again.

Tip: Don't worry about France as the allies or the communists. The French will always let both sides down.

[Queeg]

TS is a great game. I like it because winning is a challenge.

I think the general consensus is that the game is slanted toward the Soviet side. i usually play with a +1 influence advantage to the US side (which gives the US one additional influence point in the first round).

I learned the game by reading all the links here: https://twilightstrategy.com/ Good analysis of the various cards and other strategy tips.

[wodin]

Honestly toptally different experience beig around a table playing a wargame. Also solo games like Fields of Fire are superb and in my opinion you are missing out here.

ORIGINAL: Rosseau

If TS is the best selling board game at GMT, I'm not missing anything as a computer gamer [;)]

[demyansk]

I am reading the guide, I just get confused about ops, events and when why to use cards. Ill just have to play

[Rosseau]

It takes some thought, which is always difficult for me [;)]