Richard Baker WAS related blog post complexity budget

I am pretty sure from his previous remarks that AANM War at Sea is also one his most favorite creations.

I like his commentaries on game design. He also did one quite awhile ago on "System Memory" about how much and how long you should expect players to remember unresolved game mechanics like special abilities that continue to be active after the current turn. That one made a big impact on me because my "System Memory" is pretty poor.

If you want a game that is quick to learn, quick to play, and fun for casual gamers then KISS is the word IMO.