world
at war
[Updated
Jan. 16, 2008]
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2007 WBC Report |
2008 Status: pending 2008
GM commitment |
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Jason Moore, NY |
2007 Champion |
Offsite links:
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Event History * = Global War/ **A3R |
1992 |
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Joe Brophy** |
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8 |
1993 |
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Conrad Struckman** |
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20 |
1994 |
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Jason Moore** |
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17 |
1995 |
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James Sparks** |
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41 |
1996 |
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Bruce Harper* |
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17 |
1997 |
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Rob Carl* |
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26 |
1998 |
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David Middleton* |
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27 |
1999 |
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Greg Wilson* |
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19 |
2000 |
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Herbert Gratz** |
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25 |
2002 |
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Jon Hogen** |
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17 |
2003 |
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Vic Hogen** |
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20 |
2004 |
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Bill Moodey |
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24 |
2005 |
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Jason Moore |
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16 |
2006 |
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Eric Thobaben |
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22 |
2007 |
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Jason Moore |
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21 |
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Rank Name From Last Total
1. Jason Moore NY 07 156
2. Bill Moodey PA 05 96
3. Eric Thobaben MI 06 72
4. Herbert Gratz Austria 00 66
5. Vic Hogen CA 03 60
6. Greg Wilson NJ 99 60
7. Brock Heathcote AZ 00 48
8. Bruce Harper BC 06 37
9. Paul Milne MN 07 36
10. Randy Scheers TX 07 36
11. Eric Schuelin GA 04 36
12. Tim Francis MD 99 36
13. Jon Hogen CA 03 34
14. Brian Conway NY 05 30
15. Elihu Feustal IN 07 24
16. Jim Sparks MD 07 24
17. Rob Carl MD 05 24
18. Alvaro Martin Spain 04 24
19. Conrad Struckman NH 99 24
20. Ryan Scoville NY 00 21
21. Charles Kruger MA 00 21
22. Tor Abrahamsen BC 06 18
23. Tim Francis MD 05 18
24. Mike Crowe VA 03 18
25. Tim Schroeder TX 06 12
26. Ernest Copley ME 04 12
27. Ernie Faust CT 99 12
28. Mike Mitchell GA 00 9
29. Randall MacInnis GA 00 9
30. Kevin Milne MN 07 6
31. Kenneth Cruz CA 06 6
32. Jeff Mathis FL 05 6
33. Graham Keys WA 03 6
34. Boyd Piper BC 02 6
35. Mike Stone OR 99 6
36. Don Moody MN 02 4
37. Joe Brophy MN 02 3
38. Keven Leith VA 02 2
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2007 Laurelists |
Paul Milne, MN
2nd
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Elihu Feustal, IN
3rd
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Jim Sparks, MD
4th
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Randy Scheers, TX
5th
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Kevin Milne, MN
6th
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Past Winners |
Joe Brophy, NY
1992
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Conrad Struckman, NH
1993
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Jason Moore, NY
1994, 2005, 2007
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James Sparks, MD
1995
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Bruce Harper, BC
1996
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Rob Carl, MD
1997
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David Middleton, MD
1998
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Gregory Wilson, NY
1999
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Herbert Gratz, Austria
2000
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Jon Hogen, CA
2002
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Vic Hogen, CA
2003
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Bill Moodey, PA
2004
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Eric Thobnaben, WI
2006
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Bruce Harper's creation has become
the design that never ends and is now approaching yet another
publication with GMT Games as Advanced Third Reich gets
yet anther edition. |
This event has always been more
of a glorified playtest than a tournament, but to each their
own. It is certainly unique and logs more endurance hours than
any other WBC event. |
Making the Transition to A World
At War ...
Four out of five games finished in at least one theater, while
two games finished in both theaters. One game would extend into
1946 in both. The Allies successfully pursued atomic research
in only two of the five matches. Three Axis strategies focused
on Britain first, and two of those did not invade Russia (Axis
draw, Allied win). One Axis player invaded Turkey prior to Russia
(Allied win), and two invaded Russia in 1942 (Axis win, Allied
win). In four games, Japan attacked prior to Winter 1941.
Many visitors each year express interest in the game, and
marvel that we choose to play a single game at the convention.
Our response -- few people have as much fun for 16 hours a day
as we do! The full campaign game is the ultimate wargaming experience,
incorporating research, diplomacy, mobilizations, shipbuilding,
naval combat, strategic warfare, offensives and attritions. Don't
wait until you master this game (none of us have!) to give this
unique experience a try. We match by skill level. Also, shorter
one theater campaigns are allowed. Get warmed up by e-mail using
Warplanner (www.aworldatwar.com).
Perfecting this great game has been a quest pursued relentlessly
by designer Bruce Harper and a dedicated group of players. GMT
informed Bruce recently that they only have five copies left
(of 2700), and want to run a second printing late this year.
After revisions to derail early game "perfect plans",
fix late game play balance issues, and improve Pacific play,
this game is about as good as it can get. Look to get your first
copy if you don't have one yet. Bruce plans to request an update
kit for those already having the game, as some new counter types,
and corrected counters, are planned. Next on Bruce's agenda is
the long planned companion game Gathering Storm, playable in
under two hours, to allow re-playing World War II from a variety
of starting positions!
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GM | Mike Crowe [9th Year] |
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