World at War : Blood and Bridges AAR

[Tinkershuffle]

I got my copy of the game last thursday. At some parts the rules are a bit confusingly written but luckily The Untold Stories ruleset has clarified a few of those things. I'm not sure if I completely agree with all of the game design solutions, especially HQ units that can't move independently feel a bit odd.  But I think I need to start playing it instead of staring at the rulebook, I'm sure there are lots on thrilling and entertaining moments ahead!

[bob48]

Yep - there are some great scenario's in BnB, hope you enjoy it.

[JudgeDredd]

Really sorry about getting side tracked by another board game (first it was Band of Heroes and lately it was RAF Battle of Britain!).

It is actually sitting out at the moment, on top of my unfinished Challenger II model...so I promise I will make this my next project! Within the next 2 months (actually I'll have to try and make it before February - because rugby starts on 1st February)...better get a move on.

As someone mentioned, the rules are a bit confusing in places - though I think clearer than BoH...but it kind of blocks me.

I will endeavour to start an AAR this week.

[JudgeDredd]

I have to be honest - I'm slightly confused starting Scenario 1 of this game.

First off - the West Germans get 1xRedeye - WTH is a Redeye? I can't find it anywhere in my chits

And second - the scenario objective is to remove as many units from the board as possible...for both sides...even I don't think I'm an impartial enough solitaire player to pull off that game and make it interesting. My instinct, for both sides, would be to keep them out of range and in cover and head for the exit - after all - that is the objective. I don't know how I'm going to pull it off - honestly.

I'll give it a go - it might turn out ok depending on where the opposing sides setup. I do wish there were two different objectives though.

Anyway - just a heads up I'm setting up the board with the plan to start it before the weekend.

[Nefaro]

I have to be honest - I'm slightly confused starting Scenario 1 of this game.

First off - the West Germans get 1xRedeye - WTH is a Redeye? I can't find it anywhere in my chits

An old British/Euro man-portable SAM,  IIRC.

[bob48]

I have to be honest - I'm slightly confused starting Scenario 1 of this game.

First off - the West Germans get 1xRedeye - WTH is a Redeye? I can't find it anywhere in my chits

And second - the scenario objective is to remove as many units from the board as possible...for both sides...even I don't think I'm an impartial enough solitaire player to pull off that game and make it interesting. My instinct, for both sides, would be to keep them out of range and in cover and head for the exit - after all - that is the objective. I don't know how I'm going to pull it off - honestly.

I'll give it a go - it might turn out ok depending on where the opposing sides setup. I do wish there were two different objectives though.

Anyway - just a heads up I'm setting up the board with the plan to start it before the weekend.

Check on the reverse side of some of the weapons counters - I think its the reverse side of the Milan. Most of them have different weapons on either sides. My copy is buried somewhere so cant get at it to check atm.

[JudgeDredd]

thanks Bob...that's exactly where it was  :D

[Windigo]

BoB is more than just a pretty pan target

[bob48]

I have nice legs as well.

[JudgeDredd]

I have to be honest - I'm slightly confused starting Scenario 1 of this game.

First off - the West Germans get 1xRedeye - WTH is a Redeye? I can't find it anywhere in my chits

An old British/Euro man-portable SAM,  IIRC.

Sorry Nefaro...by WTH I meant Where The Hell...not What The Hell  ;) (Though I didn't know what it was anyway - never heard of it)

[mirth]

I have to be honest - I'm slightly confused starting Scenario 1 of this game.

First off - the West Germans get 1xRedeye - WTH is a Redeye? I can't find it anywhere in my chits

An old British/Euro man-portable SAM,  IIRC.

Redeye was a US manpad. Precusor to the Stinger I think. We must have provided them to the West Germans.

[bob48]

Yep. The Redeye was replaced by the Redeye II which became the Stinger.

[Nefaro]

I have to be honest - I'm slightly confused starting Scenario 1 of this game.

First off - the West Germans get 1xRedeye - WTH is a Redeye? I can't find it anywhere in my chits

An old British/Euro man-portable SAM,  IIRC.

Redeye was a US manpad. Precusor to the Stinger I think. We must have provided them to the West Germans.

Pretty sure the Brits had lots of 'em too.  I had just assumed it was another one of the group efforts from some of the NATO nations.  Doah!

[mirth]

I have to be honest - I'm slightly confused starting Scenario 1 of this game.

First off - the West Germans get 1xRedeye - WTH is a Redeye? I can't find it anywhere in my chits

An old British/Euro man-portable SAM,  IIRC.

Sorry Nefaro...by WTH I meant Where The Hell...not What The Hell  ;) (Though I didn't know what it was anyway - never heard of it)

The support weapons are double-sided. Usually, one side will be an AD unit, the other an anti-tank. The Redeye is on the reverse side of the same chit with the Milan.

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/450381/redeye-unit

[mirth]

I have to be honest - I'm slightly confused starting Scenario 1 of this game.

First off - the West Germans get 1xRedeye - WTH is a Redeye? I can't find it anywhere in my chits

An old British/Euro man-portable SAM,  IIRC.

Redeye was a US manpad. Precusor to the Stinger I think. We must have provided them to the West Germans.

Pretty sure the Brits had lots of 'em too.  I had just assumed it was another one of the group efforts from some of the NATO nations.  Doah!

Yeah, I'm sure we distributed them liberally to our allies.