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1914: Dispatches, Oregon ConSim Journal
1914: Dispatches, the Oregon ConSim Journal
is the support magazine for the historical simulations
designed and produced by Oregon ConSim Games.
The debut issue of the Journal focuses on the
Eastern Front during 1914 by expanding on the
WWI simulation game
1914: Twilight in the East.
The centerpiece of the publication is a collection of
three well-researched historical articles, each paired with a
new scenario allowing the subject to be accurately simulated.
Also included are two enhanced player-aid cards.
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Latest News
January 31, 2012
1914: Dispatches, the Oregon ConSim Journal begins shipping
The debut issue of 1914: Dispatches, the Oregon ConSim Journal focuses on the Eastern Front during 1914 by expanding on the WWI simulation game 1914: Twilight in the East. Also included are two enhanced player-aid cards designed to speed play.
November 9, 2011
New Army Organizational Displays for 1914: Twilight in the East
Now available for download are a new type of Army Organizational Display for use with 1914: Twilight in the East. These new displays, developed during the design of 1914: Offensive à outrance, reduce the amount of space required and speed play.
April 21, 2011
1914: Offensive à outrance Playtest Session
Oregon ConSim Games will be conducting a playtest of its newest simulation, 1914: Offensive à outrance, The Western Front in WWI, at John Kranz’s ConsimWorld Expo in Tempe June 6 - 12. This is the third time 1914, Oào has been tested at the Expo. The game is a comprehensively researched brigade/division level model of the battles fought in Belgium, France, and Germany from August through mid-November of 1914. The game system employed is a derivative of the one introduced in 1914: Twilight in the East. Playtest spots are filled, but you are encouraged to stop by and check out the action.
January 13, 2009
Michael Resch Interviewed in No Turkeys 'Zine
The latest issue of the Italian language 'zine No Turkeys contains an interview with Michael Resch. It also contains a review authored by Enrico Acerbi of his DTP game Battle for Galicia, 1914.
November 1, 2008
1914:TitE Reviewed in Europe
The German Gesellschaft für historische Simulationen recently reviewed 1914: Twilight in the East in their in-house journal “Die Manöverkritik” #40 4th quarter 2008. The review authored by Dirk Dahmann has been generously provided to us to be published here on this site.
1914:TitE has also been reviewed by Jean-Claude Besida in the French-language gaming magazine Vae Victis #82 September 2008.
August 10, 2008
1914: Twilight in the East Wins Best Pre-WW2 Boardgame
Oregon ConSim Games is proud to acknowledge that 1914: Twilight in the East has won the 2007 Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Pre-World War II Boardgame. It also shared the award for Best Wargame Graphics. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us and all those that voted for this game.
Older News
Please visit the Archives to read older news items.Oregon ConSim Games Mission Statement
Our mission is to produce enjoyable board games by accurately modeling exciting events from military history. Our focus is on placing players in the same command positions that their historical counterparts were in, facing the same options, dilemmas, and unknowns as the historical leaders did. Oregon ConSim Games strives for the highest standard of historical accuracy. Our games are thoroughly and painstakingly researched from a wide range of international (re)sources.
Oregon ConSim Games recognizes that simplistic abstractions make poor historical models, while overly complex simulations tend to be difficult to enjoy. We believe it is possible to design games that are both historically accurate and fun, that it is possible to create a deeply absorbing game that affords players a uniquely compelling perspective on significant events in military history.
Where We’re Being Played
As always, our premier gaming convention is ConsimWorld Expo where we have been in attendance for nine years. In 2012, we will once again be playing our newest title, 1914: Offensive à outrance, The Western Front in WWI. The convention runs between June 25-July 1 2012 in Tempe, AZ.
Awards
1914: Twilight in the East won the 2007 Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Pre-World War II Boardgame. It also shared the award for Best Wargame Graphics.
Battle for Galicia, 1914 was nominated for the 2006 Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Desk Top Published-Produced Boardgame.
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