"Looking for a rule set............" Topic

So im looking for a rule set that is basically skirmish. 1 man = 1 man, 1 tank = 1 tank. Minis must be individually based but move as a group fire as a group. Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks.

I Ain't Been Shot, Mum link 1:1, designed for company level actions
Troops, Weapons & Tactics link 1:1 designed for platoon level actions
Force on Force link 1:1, designed for platoon or less actions
Point Blank ironivangames.com 1:1, designed for squad level engagements
Patrol: WW2 link 1:1, designed for squad level actions (really fun system)

What he said above.

Kampfgruppe Normandy.

Another vote for Kampfgruppe Normandy (especially if its still on half price sale).

Mick

Disposable Heroes from Iron Ivan Games.

Rate of Fire from Crusader.

And don't forget NUTS!, Tactical Commander and Final Combat.

Disposable Heroes

heroes

I'd go for I Ain't Been Shot, Mum (up to a company) or Troops, Weapons and Tactics (same basic system but up to a platoon). Great games from Too Fat Lardies.

Arc of Fire, Disposable Heroes, and Kampfgruppe Normandy are all lots of fun and meet all your criteria.

Another vote for Kampfgruppe Normandy. It's 1:1 with the option of playing platoon, company or battalion sized games

Good to see at least a little KGN love on TMP-- the GW haters trashed it but good here when it was released (without EVER seeing it, by the way)…

It's superb game, lots of fun, and you can finish a game in a few hours.

FUBAR. Free one-page rules that are really very good.

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Rules of Engagement.

IABSM mentioned above & TW&T also mentioned above are your best options.

vislardica.com for lots of AAR's for IABSM including one of the latest & newly released version.

link for an example of TW&T with the campaign rules Platoon forward.

Baptism of Fire III.

tfpgames.com

Regards,

G

Mein Panzer fits your criteria. It is a heavily researched game where one model=one vehicle, and one troop stand=one squad. Despite its name it is a very good infantry game you can find it at odgw.com.

Arch of Fire is one to look at as well.

Privateer, what scale is FUBAR for? It din't say that I could see.
Thanks

I love it when someone asks for 1:1 rules with individually based figures and someone else pops up to recommend a set of rules with figures based in squads.

Do people actually read posts before recommending their favourite rules, or does that take too long?

"Do people actually read posts before recommending their favourite rules, or does that take too long?"

This is TMP, and rules request threads usually follow a predictable coure.

Thanks guys for the recommendations.

And yes, not, based in squads. lol.

But i think they just like to pitch in and help out.

In either case if its squad based ill just ignore that suggestion for this particular case.

Beer and Pretzels Skirmish was designed for just the scale you describe. It's an oldie, but still a goodie. It's been around for 15 years and is still played at conventions and other places. I think it is still available through Old Glory. It may also be available as a .pdf download from RPGNow. Simple, inexpensive, good.

Buck

Alternative Warhammer WW2 link 1:1 designed for platoon to company level actions, individually based figures and vehicles, squad based firing. Another oldie, been around for ~10 years but still quite popular as it is free and easy to get new players into, unlike some of the other mentions here. You can also find it via the Free Wargame Rules (UK) website.
Rules of Engagement link from Great Escape Games, would be my pick for best commercial rules set that meets your listed requirements.

"Do people actually read posts before recommending their favourite rules, or does that take too long?"

This is TMP, and rules request threads usually follow a predictable course.

Black Powder

Kampgruppe Normandy is the flavour of the month at my club, it plays well… but the rule book is very pricey!

DBA is your best bet, way better than black powder as Hussar recommended…

<no, don't believe either of us>
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Tim

Kampgruppe Normandy.

And no its not my favorite set (that would be Combat Command but its not 1:1).

TomT

KGN – what are the typical weapon ranges for these rules? Thanks.

Lost Pict

Small arms – 24"
MGs – 32"
Guns – 48"

Very similar to RF2.

Try Lionel Tarr rules in Don Featherstone's Wargames.

I like Battleground: WWII! The first scenario is 10 men vs. 10 men! :)

Here's a couple of links!

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neo-forge.com/rules1.html

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@Dexter Ward
I love it when someone asks for 1:1 rules with individually based figures and someone else pops up to recommend a set of rules with figures based in squads.

Do people actually read posts before recommending their favourite rules, or does that take too long?

I see the same thing.
The acolytes posts the name of their rule sets no matter what the question. Two side by side rules questions one on skirmish scale and one on company scale get similar treatment.