| CondoGamer15 | 13 Oct 2014 4:03 p.m. PST |
So I pre-ordered enough of the Stygians and a second faction to put together enough elements to do some DBA-like sci-fi. But what rules to use? There's not enough meat on the bones of DBA or HOTT to satisfy us. So what else? Strike Legion? Two Hour's company level rules? I am open to suggestions! I want some of the simplicity of DBA, but also some character for each unit. Thanks! |
John Leahy  | 13 Oct 2014 4:46 p.m. PST |
Alien Squad Leader would fit that bill. Available from link |
| Allen57 | 13 Oct 2014 4:56 p.m. PST |
You might try Alien Squad Leader. It takes some of the DBA concepts and works them into a set of Sci Fi rules. Slightly more complex than DBA. AFAIK there are no other SF rules which are similar to DBA/HotT. There is a HotT variant for SF which might also fit your needs. I cant find it on the web right now. I have a copy somewhere if you would like it I can look around. althegamer@yahoo.com. EDIT: John beat me to the ASL post. |
| Allen57 | 13 Oct 2014 5:03 p.m. PST |
BTW John did a HotT for SF set. link |
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 13 Oct 2014 5:24 p.m. PST |
Might also look at Warfare in the Age of Madness (post-holocaust) |
| CondoGamer15 | 14 Oct 2014 4:07 a.m. PST |
Thanks! I will look at AlSL. We may go with the Two Hour Wargames Battalion Commander rules. |
| Ivan DBA | 14 Oct 2014 9:35 a.m. PST |
Another (belated) vote for Alien Squad Leader. It's a great game. If you want something that is more literally like DBA, a lot of folks use Hordes of the Things for sci fi. This has never been my preference personally, but is a popular option. |
| CondoGamer15 | 14 Oct 2014 9:41 a.m. PST |
We have decided on Future War Commander to try out first. Can't wait to get my Onslaught Otaki and Stygians and get started! |
| Capt Flash | 14 Oct 2014 12:13 p.m. PST |
Good choice. ASL is also one of my preferences based on a read-through.
I've also considered Mighty Armies using 50mm squares(also used by ASL) |
| Capt Flash | 14 Oct 2014 12:17 p.m. PST |
Oops, forgot to mention Prophecy Of War and Iron Cow… |
| PatrickWR | 14 Oct 2014 3:27 p.m. PST |
Future War Commander is tons of fun and flexible enough that you can create forces for pretty much any sci-fi future imagineable. |
 Legion 4  | 14 Oct 2014 8:58 p.m. PST |
Also, look at The Crucible or NetEpic … |
| (Major Disaster) | 14 Oct 2014 10:41 p.m. PST |
Definitely give 5150: Battalion Commander a try 
It's a great set of rules  |
