| eringoesbraless | 09 Apr 2015 5:02 p.m. PST |
Hey there! So this is my first post here, and I wanted to get some ideas from you dudes. I recently picked up a considerable chunk of 6mm dwarves and goblins, which have been a blast to paint (my eyes hurt, thanks for asking). Now I just need a ruleset that will work with them. My criteria: - doesn't need heavy customization
- needs to play fast
- needs to be well written
- fantasy or able to translate to fantasy setting
- can be played 6mm or 10mm
- MUST have at least some quick start rules for free. Game systems I've tried already: - Kings of War (love it, still waiting on 2nd edition to be finalized)
- DBM (not a fan)
- Warhammer (I loved 6th edition. does that count?)
- Mayhem (still on the fence with this one. I do have a crush on Mr Brent though) Systems I've not tried:
- HOTT (if it's like DBM…. nah)
- Empires d6,d8,d13,etc
- Wizard Battles
- basically anything on WargameVault that doesn't have some sort of free quick start. I've based everything so far on either 40x40, 40x20 or 20x20 if that helps. Thanks! |
| eringoesbraless | 09 Apr 2015 5:13 p.m. PST |
I meant to add that I've looked over Warmaster, but it seems to suffer from the same horrid layout that Warhammer does imo. |
| Maddaz111 | 09 Apr 2015 5:19 p.m. PST |
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| Maddaz111 | 09 Apr 2015 5:20 p.m. PST |
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| eringoesbraless | 09 Apr 2015 5:20 p.m. PST |
Yeah, that's what I said. There is a LOT of material to digest. I haven't actually played it, as I'm a bit daunted. |
nnascati  | 09 Apr 2015 5:50 p.m. PST |
HOTT is more DBA than DBM if that helps. |
| eringoesbraless | 09 Apr 2015 5:53 p.m. PST |
OH? I actually didn't know there was a difference. I just don't own it simply because I can find a demo of it anywhere. |
Leon Pendraken  | 09 Apr 2015 6:33 p.m. PST |
They're not free unfortunately, but we've just released Warband: link Easy to learn, fast to play, loads of fun…! |
| Ivan DBA | 09 Apr 2015 6:50 p.m. PST |
Warmaster is a great game. If had little in common with Warhammer other than the setting. You should give it another look, you are missing out. |
| Pictors Studio | 09 Apr 2015 7:02 p.m. PST |
I'd second what Ivan DBA said. Warmaster is a fantastic game. Simple to learn and easy to play. |
| PatrickWR | 09 Apr 2015 7:20 p.m. PST |
Yes, Warmaster is a great game with loads of content available on the web. |
| eringoesbraless | 09 Apr 2015 7:34 p.m. PST |
Pendraken makes beautiful models. But like the models, I'm not buying a ruleset until I know what it looks like. I've wasted too much money on bad games to ever buy before I try again. I have a friend nearby who is an expert at Warmaster. I think I'll go that route with it. Thanks all! |
| dick garrison | 10 Apr 2015 7:57 a.m. PST |
I have a free 10mm set on my blog, they are a playtest version and really simple but they work and you can get a game out of them, if you fancy a look they are here… link Just click on "the rules wot I wrote" in the menu bar and they are there. Hope this is of use, Cheers Roger. |
| Bob Runnicles | 10 Apr 2015 8:11 a.m. PST |
I'll add my vote to that for Warmaster. |
| Feet up now | 10 Apr 2015 11:19 a.m. PST |
Warmaster is very good but if it will not appeal you could try using your figures with command and colours perhaps?
A game system called legions or legio looked good, not sure as just briefly passed it at a show. |
| elsyrsyn | 10 Apr 2015 6:59 p.m. PST |
I believe Basic Impetus is still free, as is the unofficial fantasy add-on for it. Doug |
| Marshal Mark | 11 Apr 2015 12:07 a.m. PST |
My Sword & Spear rules meet all of your requirements except the one about a free version, but the pdf is only £6.00 GBP I can't post links at the moment but if you search on here or on google you can find loads of reviews and links to my website and forum. |
| Kealios | 14 Apr 2015 2:40 p.m. PST |
You have Mayhem by Brent Spivey, you said…it really is a sweet ruleset. If you have only looked it over and not played it, I urge you to throw some dice in anger with it. It plays really well. |
