Well, I'm returning to the thread a few days early as I may not be around over the weekend, and I do not want to be late is revealing the new showcase.
I've tried to dip into as many new AARs as I can this week, as well as read the latest updates of the 10 or so I've been following, and I have to say it has not been an easy decision. There are some excellent writers out there, but unfortunately I can name only one successor. I am, however, confident that other writers time in the spotlight will follow in due course.
After much consideration, I am delighted to name Tanzhang's fantastic
From Eagle to Phoenix: The Rebirth of the Roman Republic as the next Weekly AAR Showcase.
Tanzhang writes a wonderfully rich narrative which explores the re-emergence of a Roman Republic in the High Middle Ages. The updates are beautifully written, and are accompanied by a mixture of gameplay shots and appropriate artwork. Tanzhang has also made some modifications to the game, not least by creating a fantastic shield for the revived Rome.
The AAR already has a strong following, but those of you who have not yet come across it are missing something rather special. Please join me in congratulating Tanzhang!