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! note that these countries build
forces each turn just as a
player's country does, but
they tend to create divisions
in preference to missiles.
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N.P.C.s will only attack if
provoked and have been
known to eliminate player
characters from the game!!
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However, these countries
never build forts.
Restriction Of
Orders
To balance the game out,
there are certain restrictions
placed on the orders that you
can issue. For example:
You may only write a
maximum of ten divisional
movements and only nine
LC.B.M. orders per turn.
Each country you control
may make only one divisional
movement per turn.
You may not move more
divisions out of a country
than the number that started
there.
Hints and Tips
If you intend playing this
game here are a few things
you should know:
Cover your world map with
the clear cellophane that is
used to cover books in
Libraries. Then buy some
chinagraph pencils and use
them to mark of where your
troops have moved, what
areas you controls etc. The
great thing about these is that
they can be wiped off with a
damp cloth.
You should expand your
area of control rapidly, taking
over your N.P.C. neighbours
swiftly and clinically.
Write to every other player
country as soon as possible.
Establish a basis of
negotiations with a peace
pact, then when it suits you,
stab your weakest ally in the
back. Be mean!!
Most games last around
thirty turns and people start
getting knocked out on
average around turn five or
six, so be extra alert when
this period arrives.
Use the newsheet to create
lots of scandal and rumour.
Worry your opponents' allies,
spread lots of propaganda
and incite chaos. It is to your
advantage. Your spies should
be able to provide you with a
good source of information to
use as you please.
Wayne's Verdict
Crisis is a very, very easy
game to play. It is ideal for a
P.B.Mer who has thought of
moving from the fantasy
games to strategic/tactical
games, but has been
frightened off by complex
rules. The "Crisis” rulebook
is only 13 pages long and
written in straightforward,
simple English. I found the
rules easily understandable
and a joy to read.
Furthermore, the examples
are well thought out, clear
and precise in detail. There is
great scope for diplomacy
within the game and
contacting other players is a
must. I find that this part of
the game may well attract the
more experienced players, as
although they will whin
through the turnsheet with
ease, the diplomatic side
needs to be handled with
great care.
The rumour/newsheet that
is issued every turn is full of
info. However it is up to you
to sort out the truth from the
lies. It is an entertaining read.
The game has been created
in order for the player to get
a very fast turn around period
and, to draw a comparison, it
is somewhat similar to the
board game called "Risk".
On the negative side
however, I found the
rulebook's actual presentation
very basic, with the oni!?
artwork being on the
rulebook's cover. The
artwork itself is not that
amazing, but I must admit to
being quite amused by the
C.N.D. symbol on the back
cover.
The G.M. informs me that
the original basic A4 map
that is in my possession has
recently been enlarged to A3
size and redrawn for clarity.
This is a blessing because I
found the old map somewhat
limited. Furthermore, the
price of t 1.25 per turn was a
bit pricey, but I have checked
this out with the company
directors and negotiation is
where Wayne comes to the
fore!!
Wayne's
Wonderful Offer
Yes, once again I have
punished my body via the
terrible °Neal of physically
dragging the G.M.s of Crisis
down the pub and quaffing
many, many pints of lager, so
that I, Wayne the benevolent,
can get you the loyal readers
an offer you can't refuse. So
how about this.
Any reader who writes in
with the logo above and a
s.s.a.e. will get a FREE set
up. FREE rule book AND
three FREE turns in "Crisis".
This offer will save you the
massive sum of £4.50. Also,
if you pay for ten turns, you
get a turn free.
Furthermore, I have
arranged with that if enough
readers stay with the
game after their free rounds
have expired, the people at
Mystery and Adventure
Games promised me that they
will drop the price of their
turns buy anything UP TO a
maximum of Sop, so the
future price of the turns is in
your hands. I believe that
most of the people who take
up this offer will stay with the
game anyway, as it is worth
playing. Enjoy!
Finally, I would remind
you that I am here to sort
your P.B.M. problems out at
all times. If you have any sort
of P.B.M. problem
whatsoever, just drop me a
line with an s.s.a.e. and I will
do my best to sort it out. See
va in thirty!!