| sean68333 | 28 Sep 2015 11:25 a.m. PST |
I read through the LaserStorm rulebook and liked what I saw so set up a card table in my basement, pulled out some models and gave the introductory scenario a try. I enjoyed the game quite a bit and look forward to playing it again. You can check out my blog for the full AAR and my thoughts. link
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| Weasel | 28 Sep 2015 12:14 p.m. PST |
Glad you had a good time! Card tables are perfect for these "small large" battles :-) |
| Tom Reed | 28 Sep 2015 12:17 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the AAR. I've been thinking about getting these rules and it's nice to see someone play them first. |
| Calico Bill | 28 Sep 2015 5:06 p.m. PST |
Nice AAR Sean. Thanks for posting it.
I'm doing my second intro game now, though using SM and IG minis. I enjoy these rules very much and feel they make for an exciting, fast flowing game. I agree that the summary sheet leaves much to be desired. I'm going to cut and paste all the "Boot Camp" sections onto mine for starters. I disagree about a card for every unit. I like the present rule as is. Having 2+ units activate sequentially allows you to 'punch holes' for the others or give a better combined arms feeling, a plus over EA.
I still worry that these excellent rules will be buried under more flashy new products and few will know they ever existed. They're not even pictured in the 'Hobby News' here at TMP. |
| Weasel | 28 Sep 2015 6:29 p.m. PST |
If one of you can knock up a better ref sheet, pop it my way, and I'll include it in the download, with your name on it :-) I'm kicking around a few ideas since I know people want ready-to-play army lists. We were in the news headline here, but it cycles through so quick. |
| Centrino | 29 Sep 2015 7:24 a.m. PST |
Have you thought about making an army list using the O8 3mm figures? |
| sean68333 | 29 Sep 2015 8:10 a.m. PST |
@Calico Bill: Good point on the activation. I will ponder on it some more and play a few more games with the rules as is before I change anything. I also hope these rules get some love from the community. I plan to post reports of my games to help spread the word. I also plan to finish (or at least work on) Epic 40K unit stats that people can make use of. After playing a game, I will be adjusting the vehicle saves from my earlier posting. @Weasel: I will work on a sheet, but I'm not sure when I will finish it. I had the same idea as Calico Bill, with a few other additions. |
John Leahy  | 29 Sep 2015 10:38 a.m. PST |
I want to use them for Starship Troopers. Love to see loads of bugs rolling forward to eat the MI! |
| sean68333 | 29 Sep 2015 11:18 a.m. PST |
These rules would work well for Starship Troopers. Post some photos and maybe an AAR when you do it. |
| Weasel | 29 Sep 2015 2:04 p.m. PST |
As an aside, created an account on the taccom site 2 days ago, but still waiting for an approval email. Can someone poke an admin? |
| Calico Bill | 29 Sep 2015 5:51 p.m. PST |
John, what do you plan to use for cheap and cheerful bugs? In 6mm, such a battle would be visually spectacular! |
| sean68333 | 01 Oct 2015 6:15 a.m. PST |
Halloween is coming up. Hit up some dollar stores and you can find packs of 50 or 100 ants for $1. USD |
| Weasel | 01 Oct 2015 3:59 p.m. PST |
Toy stores often have bug and lizard packs for cheap too. I got some colourful frogs that will end up in a silly scifi battle soon enough. |
| Calico Bill | 02 Oct 2015 2:12 a.m. PST |
Sean and Weasel, thanks for the tip. |
