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Twilight Struggle - 12/31/2017 10:33:24 AM

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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

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 12/31/2017 11:45:45 AM

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Excellent AAR made by CarnageInc:

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4066284

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 12/31/2017 2:23:05 PM

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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.

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 12/31/2017 3:34:36 PM

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Thanks for the link, game is confusing

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 12/31/2017 3:40:24 PM

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

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 12/31/2017 9:34:15 PM

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I get totally battered playing the PC version.

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 12/31/2017 9:41:44 PM

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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

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 1/1/2018 5:20:42 PM

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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.

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 1/1/2018 8:16:39 PM

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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.

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 1/1/2018 8:45:16 PM

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

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 1/2/2018 2:02:58 PM

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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.

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 1/2/2018 5:13:11 PM

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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.

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RE: Twilight Struggle - 1/2/2018 9:02:15 PM

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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.