Well, I feel it's time to pass the torch. I had a good time delving into the various games (some of which I don't event play
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). The one that caught my eye was an HoI2 History-Book AAR. It had some typical good features:
1. Well-written (shows talent!)
2. Good pace (shows an interest in his audience!)
3. Regular updates (shows dedication!)
It also has two features which I think make it stand out:
1. It has a HUGELY deep background story. You actually need some dedication just to get to the start of play! It's rich. I think a good history book AAR needs that feeling of depth. Not as though you're being told everything, but that there is so much information that the author is just sifting the most important bits out.
2. It's edgy. It's about a racist, fascist America attempting to expand its hegemony. It's a WWII game, but through the late 30s, it's just history. If you didn't know WWII was around the corner, you would never guess it. It's degree of local focus is wonderful, as is its reliance on political tension (which ain't easy in HoI2!!!). I started to read and thought, 'Oh dear... the Confederacy... ummm... okay.' But it draws you in. DON'T BE PUT OFF! It's worth the investment!
The author is Volga. Congrats, Volga!!!
This Week's AAR Showcase is
To Live and Die in Dixie by
Volga.