New Poll - Donbas '43 or Poland '39?

[Kool Kat]

Gents,

I need help in deciding my next PzC Series purchase! 

I am interested in both Donbas '43 and Poland '39 - but only have funds for one game!

I only play PBeM and I want to learn how many players own these titles.

[agmoss99]

I own Donbas. It seems rather more balanced than say Kursk which seems to be a German romp.
Poland was on sale last week at WDS but it's not a campaign that excites me so much. But I gather it has some huge games in it.

[jonnymacbrown]

Gents,

I need help in deciding my next PzC Series purchase! 

I am interested in both Donbas '43 and Poland '39 - but only have funds for one game!

I only play PBeM and I want to learn how many players own these titles.

Poland is a great strategic game. The map is vast. Forces are monumental. You can maneuver with plentiful RR capacity as Poland. But you really have to know what you are doing both tactically and strategially or else get blown out of the water by powerful and well placed Deutsche.    jonny

[Liebchen]

It really depends upon what type of campaigns are of more interest to you. 

Donbas is a vast map, with lots of rivers and wide-open country. Both sides get to attack and defend.

Poland is a vast map, with lots of rivers and forests. One side is doing most of the attacking.

[Dog Soldier]

Outside of the campaign games there are a lot of interesting scenarios. The Poles were not always just a speed bump. Some of the medium and smaller scenarios allow the Polish player to give the Germans a bloody nose.
Then there are the three phases of the Bzura Offensive and a version which is the complete offensive. This was the only Polish offensive of the campaign. It completely caught  Army Group South with an open northern flank.
Historically the Polish offensive failed because of missteps where the Polish command did not coordinate their two armies. They misinterpreted German responses at critical times.

As a game player, you will be able to put a lot more pressure on the Germans and follow up initial successes making this a fun swirling battle.

My suggestion is to read the scenario descriptions in the listings here at the blitz. Find what interests you from that reading.

Dog Soldier

[Kool Kat]

Gents,

Thank you for your thoughtful responses and participating in the poll.

I've reviewed each game's respective scenarios and looked at the design notes.

I have decided to purchase Donbas '43 and hope to feature it on my Steel & Strategy channel in the near future! 

Good gaming everyone!