I am a big fan of Steve Jackson's OGRE game. It is the baseline and entry level wargame I use to get people interested in wargaming. In addition its just a damn cool game. Never played? Damn that is sad...okay here's the lowdown: A giant cybernetic tank (OGRE) rolls across the battlefield with one goal--to destroy the enemies command post. One player is the OGRE and the other player is the defender with a range of infantry, tanks, and artillery trying to stop the OGRE in its tracks.
While and over the top designer edition came out (yes I did buy it) there was also a reprint of the original edition! It's a svelte pocket edition that comes in a bag and it is portable AWESOME. In fact for $2 bucks (+ shipping) YOU can own and play it! C'mon your Starbucks frapa-crappa cost 3 times as much--give Uncle Steve some love and
GO GET IT!
Okay so you are going to go buy it and try it and love it...and this is important because the Russian are taking the first steps toward OGRE development. They are discussing
converting T-90 tanks into a remotely controlled tank...controlled by "video gamers." That's the first step towards development of a self sentient tank...
Oh and if you want to read some great cybernetic tank sci-fi?? Go read the
BOLOS books by Keith Laumer and assorted other authors. Good stuff if you like military sci-fi!
