I love the concept behind this map: the tech tree is a brilliant game device and I'm sure it will lead to bigger and better maps in the future, as well. It's executed well in Invention, though the lack of reward for elimination and the somewhat skewed (I think) starting positions can be frustrating, though nothing compared to banging your head against walls of neutrals. However, once the engine of war gets up and running, it's a blast to see units magically spawn in your territories, to blow your enemies out of the water from 2,000 miles away with the ICBMs, and to transfer your armies across the globe at a whim with the miracle of flight. Great job Ozy!

Would earn a superb except for the fact that success hangs so much on the balance of decisions made by other players beyond your control. One player who really doesn't know the ropes yet can seriously imbalance the game, as Bratac points out below (more so than on other maps). However, a unique concept as always from Nygma, and nicely executed. I've enjoyed most of the games I've played on this board, and would recommend.

I love the look of the board, but the gameplay seems to be too turtling-prone for my taste -- the 6v8 border mods from character to character really encourage very slow arms races, especially with the low cycling cards, in my experience.

It may be unfair for some starting locations, but it's still awesome! Start from your crab boat and catch as many as you can as fast as you can, but be careful, because some other fisherman has his eye on your haul, and will soon come calling to steal it all. The trick to this game is striking hard and fast -- don't relent! -- and always trying to guess where your opponents are hiding out. You need lady luck by your side more so than with other maps, but just have fun and roll with the waves!

This board was conceived as a pure strategy game, and it accomplishes it with a adroit style we've come to expect from the Nygma/Mongrel map-making duo. My only advice is that nothing is quite as it seems in this map -- the skilled player will control the board the whole time while allowing his opponent to believe the opposite!

One of the most fun dueling maps on WarGear, Edward Nygma's Spy v. Spy will be a classic in ages to come. This board strips it all down to basics -- extremely low unit counts combined with limited attacks mean that every turn has to be carefully planned, and predicting and out-witting your opponent is critical. The huge attacker penalty requires precision timing when you make your final move. All in all, a great job, and looking forward to more of this variety from Nygma!

Excellent graphics and classic hordes game play. Be sure to consolidate some bonuses, but be careful not to spread yourself too thin or become such a threat that the other players band together to take you down. This board is well-balanced, so you can win from just about any corner - Europe, Australia, Africa, S. America, wherever really. Timing, diplomacy, and patience will all be tested in this classic map by Cramchakle.

A great dueling map, lots of fun, and excellent graphics. Don't get discouraged if you're the dark side -- the game has plenty of room for twists and turns, so concentrate on taking out your opponent's bonuses, make good use of your two fortifies, and remember that the Falcon and Darth Vader usually determine the game!