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I know this is the scale model sub forum, but am just wondering if there's anyone on here who collects/plays this tabletop game? Always wanted to get into some form of physical war game compared to something on the pc, i saw the 40k thread and even though it is definitely the more popular, i wanted something historical compared to sci-fi, i was tempted to go the team-Yankee route as the cold war gone hot scenario is something that interests me quite a lot too.
If there's anyone could give me some advice for starting it'd be much appreciated.
If there's anyone could give me some advice for starting it'd be much appreciated.
I don't have that one, but I do have all the "Fleet" series of games by Victory Games, don't get the chance to play it much though, as the playing surface is huge, rules are extremely complex and the game time is ridiculously long. But to own them is quite cool, as I have them all I have the counters for pretty much every NATO and Soviet Bloc ship of the time.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/106/flee...
I really wish someone clever enough were able to turn it into a PC game of some sort, or phone game.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/106/flee...
I really wish someone clever enough were able to turn it into a PC game of some sort, or phone game.
On a sci-fi theme, my wife bought me the Star Wars Rebellion game for my recent bithday. It's a board game based on the old PC game called Star Wars Supremacy (marketed in the US as Rebellion).
It's really good, my mate and I have started a game, got 3 hours in and about 4 turn cycles, the game should last 4+ hours, but we are still learning how everything works. Good fun!
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/187645/star-wa...
It's really good, my mate and I have started a game, got 3 hours in and about 4 turn cycles, the game should last 4+ hours, but we are still learning how everything works. Good fun!
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/187645/star-wa...
AshVX220 said:
I don't have that one, but I do have all the "Fleet" series of games by Victory Games, don't get the chance to play it much though, as the playing surface is huge, rules are extremely complex and the game time is ridiculously long. But to own them is quite cool, as I have them all I have the counters for pretty much every NATO and Soviet Bloc ship of the time.
I really wish someone clever enough were able to turn it into a PC game of some sort, or phone game.
Avalon Hill turned 5th Fleet into a PC game in the mid 90's. I really wish someone clever enough were able to turn it into a PC game of some sort, or phone game.
Both of them look brilliant. Quite interested in the first and currently looking through websites for details. The starwar's boardgame had caught me eyes recently, but as much as i like the original 3 and got on quite well with the bioware knights of the old republic and the recent MMO i've never been too hardcore a fan. I've got a dusty 2 player card game that i need to give a try, but the other half refuses to watch even the original trilogy and wouldn't get near enough enjoyment out of it without the backing material.
Had you been in the same continent i'd of offered you a game of fleet haha. Thanks for the suggestions Ash.
Had you been in the same continent i'd of offered you a game of fleet haha. Thanks for the suggestions Ash.
AshVX220 said:
I don't have that one, but I do have all the "Fleet" series of games by Victory Games, don't get the chance to play it much though, as the playing surface is huge, rules are extremely complex and the game time is ridiculously long. But to own them is quite cool, as I have them all I have the counters for pretty much every NATO and Soviet Bloc ship of the time.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/106/flee...
I really wish someone clever enough were able to turn it into a PC game of some sort, or phone game.
Blimey, that pic takes me back.I had all of those and some other Victory Games games too, they did some good gameshttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/106/flee...
I really wish someone clever enough were able to turn it into a PC game of some sort, or phone game.
MrBrightSi said:
Both of them look brilliant. Quite interested in the first and currently looking through websites for details. The starwar's boardgame had caught me eyes recently, but as much as i like the original 3 and got on quite well with the bioware knights of the old republic and the recent MMO i've never been too hardcore a fan. I've got a dusty 2 player card game that i need to give a try, but the other half refuses to watch even the original trilogy and wouldn't get near enough enjoyment out of it without the backing material.
Had you been in the same continent i'd of offered you a game of fleet haha. Thanks for the suggestions Ash.
I have a pretty big collection of cards from the Star Wars Customisable Card Game from Decipher, but with those it was more about collecting rather than playing, probably again because it was too complicated. When stuff gets too fussy for me it takes the fun out of it. I actually really like rebellion as it's quite easy to get the basics understood.Had you been in the same continent i'd of offered you a game of fleet haha. Thanks for the suggestions Ash.
AshVX220 said:
plasticpig said:
Avalon Hill turned 5th Fleet into a PC game in the mid 90's.
Didn't know that, thanks, I'll be frantically googling when I get home tonight to see if I can get a usable copy somehow. Or 5th Fleet is here http://www.myabandonware.com/game/5th-fleet-2b6
kowalski655 said:
AshVX220 said:
plasticpig said:
Avalon Hill turned 5th Fleet into a PC game in the mid 90's.
Didn't know that, thanks, I'll be frantically googling when I get home tonight to see if I can get a usable copy somehow. Or 5th Fleet is here http://www.myabandonware.com/game/5th-fleet-2b6
AshVX220 said:
kowalski655 said:
AshVX220 said:
plasticpig said:
Avalon Hill turned 5th Fleet into a PC game in the mid 90's.
Didn't know that, thanks, I'll be frantically googling when I get home tonight to see if I can get a usable copy somehow. Or 5th Fleet is here http://www.myabandonware.com/game/5th-fleet-2b6
kowalski655 said:
By a coincidence I was looking at that one as a simpler alternative to WOTY,its <£2 at the moment,but I got it with Sub Command & 688 Hunter Killer for £3, so even if they are old and crap its wasting less than the cost of a pint
Wow, that is cheap, the graphics are really naff (it did come out in 2000 I think), but to be honest the sensor use, aircraft use, etc etc is actually pretty good.Bolt Action by Warlord is a solid 28mm game, but it might be worth looking at Battlegroup Kursk (and it's other campaign supplements) for an excellent 20/15mm WW2 game. (http://theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=70)
They are also going to be doing a WW3 Cold War goes hot version as well.
FoW seems to have upset some since moving to 4th Ed.
They are also going to be doing a WW3 Cold War goes hot version as well.
FoW seems to have upset some since moving to 4th Ed.
Nuclearsquash said:
Bolt Action by Warlord is a solid 28mm game, but it might be worth looking at Battlegroup Kursk (and it's other campaign supplements) for an excellent 20/15mm WW2 game. (http://theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=70)
They are also going to be doing a WW3 Cold War goes hot version as well.
FoW seems to have upset some since moving to 4th Ed.
Will definitely keep that in mind. Found that Warlord's company HQ and big shop is 20 minutes away and tonight they had a bit of an open evening/gaming night. Popped down and soon as the 10% off came out ended up investing in a bit of starter kit and paints to have a go at the modelling side and have enough of a squad together to head down now and again to learn how to play. The chap who helped me out said if im free in the day anytime and they're not too busy he'd be quite happy to show me how it's played and give some pointers of painting too, was really open and helpful with enough variety of people there playing to give it all a go.They are also going to be doing a WW3 Cold War goes hot version as well.
FoW seems to have upset some since moving to 4th Ed.
So we've got the late British infantry with enough to make 2 squads, command team and a support team as well as enough paints and the British faction book with a lot of flavour text as well as various rules, was told to leave a personal rulebook as going down there they're quite happy for players to use the companies rule books which is another decent thing by them.
Will have to update this thread when i've made some progress in building the men up.
Great stuff. Bolt Action is a great game, and easy to get your head round but still tactically deep, I also like the order dice mechanic, so you don't have to wait ages for your turn.
I've got a Soviet force that I'm slowly painting my way through, and a British starter box on my to build pile as well.
I've got a Soviet force that I'm slowly painting my way through, and a British starter box on my to build pile as well.
kowalski655 said:
Blimey, that pic takes me back.I had all of those and some other Victory Games games too, they did some good games
I used to love Panzer Leader and Panzer Blitz when I was in my teens (Think they're AH games).Many a rainy day was spent fighting battles between obscure German, Russian, British and US AFVs.
Think I have them somewhere, but I'd never have the patience, time or anyone to play against these days!
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Nuclearsquash said:
Great stuff. Bolt Action is a great game, and easy to get your head round but still tactically deep, I also like the order dice mechanic, so you don't have to wait ages for your turn.
I've got a Soviet force that I'm slowly painting my way through, and a British starter box on my to build pile as well.
Would love to see some pics of your progress if you don't mind. I'm still trying to get my head around how many arms and poses i can get away with for 2 squads of 10 before i only have "piat arms" left.I've got a Soviet force that I'm slowly painting my way through, and a British starter box on my to build pile as well.
Managed to finish my 2 bren gunners and a 2" mortar team yesterday, had a lot of fun trying to get everything matched up and looking pretty good, bought a cheap magnifying glass and stand from Boyes and it's already paid for itself.
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