Re: Perry Moore Games

From: hannon@umbc4.umbc.edu (Mr. Scott Hannon; PHYS (GRAD))

Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1992 18:12:29 +0000

Brian Youse writes:
>	I have seen some ads in the new Strategy and Tactics for a game
>called "LEROS 1943".  It is obviously a home grown game.  The person to
>mail money to is none other than Perry Moore, I assume the designer of
>West End Games "Operation Badr", a decent game.
>
>	Has anyone seen this?  Is it worth the $15 bucks?  How are the
>components.
>

I have not ordered this particular title yet, but I do have some of his other
"home grown" games (Last Battles of the Reich). The rules are generally
type written, and the maps hand drawn. The counters are mounted on thin
cardboard and are uncut. Everything is a photocopy (ie black and white
except for color bars added to the counters with a magic marker). Overall
the appearance is poor (I think Perry lacked/lacks a PC and home publishing
software...the presentation is quite sloppy). If you intend to really
play his games alot, I suggest you also purchase some blank hex sheets
and blank counters and redo the map and counters.

However, he does some obscure titles, so if the subject appeals to you,
give his games a try. He seems ok as a designer, although some of his
game mechanics (which are usually different for each game) can be quite
strange (he reminds me of Steven Newberg). He has also done Last Panzer
Victory for West End (aka Debrecen) and Operation Pegasus for Taskforce.

Overall I'm satisfied with his games...I just wish he invest in a proper
home publishing setup (ie TeX and a laser printer).

Scott.
--
Scott Hannon, Wed Feb 26 1992 (hannon@umbc4.umbc.edu)

References

Perry Moore Games
brian@drax.gsfc.nasa.gov (Brian Youse)
Wed, 26 Feb 1992 16:45:02 +0000