Weekend Gaming

GJK · October 19, 2012, 07:23:00 AM

Me and my son set up GMT's "Labyrinth" for some playings tonight. If he likes the system, we'll move on to "Twilight Struggle" in the coming weeks.

Im always up for a game of ASL or Up Front, so one or both of those should make the table.

Still wading through the LnL rules in the hopes of playing "Day of Heroes" soon.

Artwork continues on my upgraded version of "Hitler's War" and I know I'll tinker with that some more.

What's going on your table this weekend?

bayonetbrant · October 19, 2012, 07:30:45 AM

Quote from: GJK on October 19, 2012, 07:23:00 AMWhat's going on your table this weekend?

smores!

we're camping with the Cub Scouts this weekend...

GJK · October 19, 2012, 07:44:27 AM

You're not taking your ASL travel kit for some late night gaming around the campfire? Just tell the kids to make sure that they wipe their hands thoroughly before picking up the counters. ;)

DV8 · October 19, 2012, 04:06:36 PM

Just got back into town and I'm itchin to try a solitaire game of WaW.

bob48 · October 19, 2012, 04:42:37 PM

Actually, seeing your picture of BnB has made me want to play some WaW, so I think I'll do some Brit scenario's :)

Arctic Blast · October 19, 2012, 05:14:14 PM

Hannibal : Rome vs. Carthage will finally see the light of day! A friend and I have played Twilight Struggle for quite some time, and this is one of our first attempts to branch out beyond that in the CDG world.

He also wants to play Claustrophobia again, and I'm pretty much always game to play that. Perhaps some Sergeants as well.

Once a few more people show up in the evening, we'll play Cyclades (as has been requested by a few) and...not sure what else, actually. I'll take a few possibilities and we'll play whatever people feel like.

TheCommandTent · October 19, 2012, 05:23:10 PM

Some non wargames with friends tonight and perhaps tomorrow I will try another solo scenario in LnL Band of Heroes.

GJK · October 19, 2012, 05:47:03 PM

For the LnL BoH line of games, was there a specific cheat-sheet or other learning aid that helped you out the most or was it taught to you perhaps? I'm still looking for that lightbulb moment to where I finally figure out what the heck Mr. Walker is saying in regards to how to actually play the game(s).

GroggyGrognard · October 19, 2012, 06:41:22 PM

A friend of mine and I will be giving the new Star Wars X-Wing game a try.

Copy...gold leader. 8)

DV8 · October 19, 2012, 07:10:08 PM

Quote from: GroggyGrognard on October 19, 2012, 06:41:22 PM
A friend of mine and I will be giving the new Star Wars X-Wing game a try.

Copy...gold leader. 8)

"Stay on target"

Ubercat · October 19, 2012, 10:05:41 PM

Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 19, 2012, 05:14:14 PM
Hannibal : Rome vs. Carthage will finally see the light of day! A friend and I have played Twilight Struggle for quite some time, and this is one of our first attempts to branch out beyond that in the CDG world.

If you guys like CDG's, you should try For the People http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/833/for-the-people . I barely think about TS since getting into this fantastic Civil War game. The strategy is pretty damn deep and intense.

TheCommandTent · October 19, 2012, 10:18:30 PM

Quote from: GJK on October 19, 2012, 05:47:03 PM
For the LnL BoH line of games, was there a specific cheat-sheet or other learning aid that helped you out the most or was it taught to you perhaps? I'm still looking for that lightbulb moment to where I finally figure out what the heck Mr. Walker is saying in regards to how to actually play the game(s).

Not yet as I am still trying to figure it out for myself. ;D

bayonetbrant · October 19, 2012, 11:07:10 PM

Lock'n'Load

Infantry combat:
--attacker-- ---- defender ----
FP + die roll -vs- terrain + die roll

if you exceed the defender's morale, you do damage. the more you exceed it, the better the damage (shaken, wounded, dead)
you do need to spot a target to shoot at it, and if you start closing into melee combat, there's a different resolution

vehicles are a whole different animal

TheCommandTent · October 20, 2012, 07:32:42 AM

Quote from: bayonetbrant on October 19, 2012, 11:07:10 PM
Lock'n'Load

Infantry combat:
--attacker-- ---- defender ----
FP + die roll -vs- terrain + die roll

if you exceed the defender's morale, you do damage. the more you exceed it, the better the damage (shaken, wounded, dead)
you do need to spot a target to shoot at it, and if you start closing into melee combat, there's a different resolution

vehicles are a whole different animal

Yeah I think I've got your basic infantry combat down. I haven't even tried melee or vehicle combat yet.

One question I do have. When you try and spot with a unit, if successful they can shoot at that unit it only right away, however if they fail to spot you put an Ops Complete marker on them and they can only Op Fire at half fire power and nothing else. Is that the right way to do it?

Arctic Blast · October 20, 2012, 03:50:23 PM

Quote from: Ubercat on October 19, 2012, 10:05:41 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 19, 2012, 05:14:14 PM
Hannibal : Rome vs. Carthage will finally see the light of day! A friend and I have played Twilight Struggle for quite some time, and this is one of our first attempts to branch out beyond that in the CDG world.

If you guys like CDG's, you should try For the People http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/833/for-the-people . I barely think about TS since getting into this fantastic Civil War game. The strategy is pretty damn deep and intense.

That one's on the Wishlist as well, though it seems to be scarce North of the border right now (actually, a good chunk of the GMT catalog seems a bit hard to find at the moment). My next buy will probably be Paths of Glory. Washington's War is also of interest, as is Amateurs to Arms (though I'm going to have to look over the rules for that one first, because that's a significantly higher purchase price).