altfritz | 11 Jul 2011 10:28 a.m. PST |
Download the reference – it looks like it is at least loosely based upon the LOTR rules. |
altfritz | 11 Jul 2011 10:35 a.m. PST |
It has added hit locations and while they don't mention Might, one of the stats (CV) might be the equivalent. Don't know though as you can only glean so much from a reference chart. |
axabrax | 11 Jul 2011 10:38 a.m. PST |
Looks pretty spiffy to me. The LOTR system is good, and we've used it for all types of variants--Ancients, Samurai, etc.. Considering that Legends of the West and the pirate game were loosely based off the same system, it shouldn't be a surprise that they would do something similar for this. |
DeanMoto | 11 Jul 2011 11:01 a.m. PST |
Haven't played LOTR, so can't compare, but the book looks nice & I'll see if I can make out the QRS. |
madmick | 11 Jul 2011 11:55 a.m. PST |
Don't know how it plays but have received a preview copy. Hardback and glossy, very well put together, lots of well painted figures. If this is how they will treat any future releases we could be in for some very nice books. |
WarWizard | 11 Jul 2011 12:12 p.m. PST |
I did not see this at Historicon. Is it released yet? |
nazrat | 11 Jul 2011 12:33 p.m. PST |
Most likely available ONLY from GW Historical mail order
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Empgamer | 11 Jul 2011 1:24 p.m. PST |
Better to release this than waste their time on any kind of main ancients rule system or anything like that, all of which is 'coming soon'. |
ScottS | 11 Jul 2011 3:01 p.m. PST |
That's nice. Now where's Divine Wind/Over the Top/Legion/All of the other books promised over the years? |
RelliK | 11 Jul 2011 3:49 p.m. PST |
Uh..dont forget "Successors"
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20thmaine | 11 Jul 2011 3:50 p.m. PST |
My first misrad of the day was : written by Benny Hill. Oh, if only. Think of the special rules ! Boing !!!!! |
20thmaine | 11 Jul 2011 3:50 p.m. PST |
I bet I buy it, I've only got 3 or 4 sets already, one of which is pretty near perfect. |
darthfozzywig | 11 Jul 2011 3:58 p.m. PST |
"Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?" |
Mako11 | 11 Jul 2011 5:27 p.m. PST |
Is the new THW set available yet? Last I recall, someone mentioned availability by the end of May. I'd like to know how they compare to this set as well. |
ScottS | 11 Jul 2011 5:53 p.m. PST |
Uh..dont forget "Successors"
Damn straight. I wish they'd publish some of the oft-announced, anxiously awaited books before moving into new territory. |
aecurtis | 11 Jul 2011 8:24 p.m. PST |
>>> Better to release this than waste their time on any kind of main ancients rule system or anything like that, all of which is 'coming soon'. Hey, it's just an in-house vanity press now. Leave 'em alone. Allen |
RelliK | 11 Jul 2011 9:42 p.m. PST |
I am sure the Successors are in the works! |
Cyclops | 12 Jul 2011 5:17 a.m. PST |
Has anyone actually played them or even read them? Are they any good? If they're anything like Legends of the Old West or Legends of the High Seas then they're probably worth the £20.00 GBP And can they afford a 'vanity press'? I assume the rules are being printed to make cash, not make some employee happy. Not with those production values anyway. I'm not a WHA player so may well be missing something here though. |
Ed the Two Hour Wargames guy | 12 Jul 2011 8:45 a.m. PST |
Is the new THW set available yet?Last I recall, someone mentioned availability by the end of May. I'd like to know how they compare to this set as well. Yes, Red Sand Blue Sky Heroes of the Arena was released in April. link The questions is how do these rules compare to RSBS which was released first. |
Cyclops | 12 Jul 2011 2:32 p.m. PST |
Oh? Maybe to the folks who actually like those systems – not discounting them at all – but you should recognize there are also many who don't like the underlying mechanisms used in the games at all. Or those who have found and are using a different game / rules system, whatever it may be. Not like this is the first Gladiator rules set. Well, obviously. I'll rephrase- 'If they're anything like Legends of the Old West or Legends of the High Seas then they're probably worth the £20.00 GBP assuming you already like those systems and do not already have a favourite set that you are quite happy with.' Good enough? And as for the Wikipedia level history, I'll reserve judgement until I've read a review or picked them up myself. Get out of bed the wrong side today did we? |
Trajanus | 13 Jul 2011 5:24 a.m. PST |
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Well, someone was going to say it! |
Der LvR | 13 Jul 2011 7:32 a.m. PST |
I hope to be. I've just placed my order. |
nazrat | 13 Jul 2011 11:03 a.m. PST |
"Get out of bed the wrong side today did we?" From what I have seen he's that way every day
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aecurtis | 13 Jul 2011 5:54 p.m. PST |
"And as for the Wikipedia level history, I'll reserve judgement until I've read a review or picked them up myself." No need. The knowledge base for LOTOW revealed its shortcomings long before it was published. Not even up to Wiki standard. The "Old West" clearly was not an A-level subject in Blighty. That didn't stop the author from jumping the queue long before WHW had slammed the door on the original flagship rules. Allen |
Saxondog | 13 Jul 2011 7:21 p.m. PST |
I love gladiator games. I have six or eight rule sets from various publishers. I also like the LOTR rules. The LOTOW is not bad. I don't think they would work for a man to man fight in any way. I'm definite on looking elsewhere before I'll pay that price for a set I have such doubts about. I'll stick to "Motituri Te Salutant" now by Black Hat. Red Sand also looks pretty decent, that's a second choice. |
CooperSteveOnTheLaptop | 15 Jul 2011 10:20 a.m. PST |
'The "Old West" clearly was not an A-level subject in Blighty.' No indeed. Those of us who grew up on Ladybird Books & Look & Learn magazine were fully educated in the same misinformed history being fed to Yanks of the same generation, however. I'm now reading up the revisionism. GLADIATOR is more skirmishy than Lotow – hit location rules for example |
MagpieGamer | 15 Jul 2011 10:50 a.m. PST |
I've got my copy and put a quick review on my web site: link |
UK John | 19 Jul 2011 12:30 p.m. PST |
Those who are about to play salute you
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custard pie | 01 Jun 2012 2:35 a.m. PST |
As for the wiki comment. Clearly the guy happens to be a bit of a jerk. Would help if he had seen the rules before shooting off his mouth. H just showed himself up. The historical background is extremly sound. Where it condradicts wiki is where wiki is wrong. Some of the historical detail may seem wrong if your using some of the old text books but this happens to be because it was produced with some of the most up to date sources though there are a few errors. |
big john | 13 Sep 2012 4:08 p.m. PST |
reply to magpie gamer i think the shooting priority rules should be side with priority shoots bows then other side shoots bows. side with priority shoots jav/darts then other side shoots then again its just my personal opinion |
redmist1122 | 24 Oct 2014 8:51 p.m. PST |
Are these rules still available? If so by whom? Thanks. P. |
WillieB | 25 Oct 2014 2:33 a.m. PST |
It's a very nicely produced book with nice glossy pictures. The 'historical' part of the title is a bit misleading as there are quite a few errors in that area. The game itself is more of a dice -rolling contest than a combat system. Alas. Wish I could be more positive. I bought it years ago and after a few try outs it's sitting there on a shelf looking pretty. I have high hopes for Blood On The Sands, but of course they have to be released first. |
redmist1122 | 25 Oct 2014 8:35 a.m. PST |
WillieB, Thanks for the insight. I saw a post on LAF about Blood on the Sands, that game systems looks really cool. But, farther into the posts, I beleiev the backer, well backe out to get them published. Thanks. P. |
Furt01 | 28 Oct 2014 4:44 a.m. PST |
Thanks WillieB for the mention. redmist1122 – I'm not backing out, it's just that I've hit a bit of a snag. I am still committed at publishing Blood on the Sands some how in the future – I've invested too much time to let it go! |
LeonAdler | 29 Oct 2014 10:32 p.m. PST |
Did I just see the words 'historical' and Warhammer in the same sentence? L |
redmist1122 | 05 Nov 2014 8:52 p.m. PST |
Frankfurt, Ok, must have mis read the multiple posts. Thats good, Iwas definitly impresssed with the presentation you had on LAF and got me excited about playing a Gladiator game/skirmish. Looking forward to the completion…until then I'm still curious about the Warhammer version too. P. |