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D6 Junkie29 Dec 2015 5:54 p.m. PST

So has anyone used Rapid Fire scenarios for their Bolt Action games. Okay I know that the figure scale is different,
but it almost looks like you could use the same amount of figs to get a good game in Bolt Action.
Thinking of using parts of that wonderful Ionian campaign in the old Wargames Illustrated.

Weasel29 Dec 2015 6:01 p.m. PST

Rapid Fire is basically a skirmish game disguised as a large-level game, so I imagine you would be quite alright. Just be prepared to fudge a tiny bit here and there.

79thPA Supporting Member of TMP29 Dec 2015 8:25 p.m. PST

No I haven't, but I agree with Weasel.

Joes Shop Supporting Member of TMP29 Dec 2015 8:42 p.m. PST

Agree with the above comments: just requires some tweaking.

D6 Junkie29 Dec 2015 10:22 p.m. PST

Thanks guys!

bruntonboy30 Dec 2015 5:57 a.m. PST

Yep we did attack on the River Bug a few times- worked fine--apart from the ludicrous short artillery ranges.

GGouveia30 Dec 2015 3:12 p.m. PST

Why use BA for such a large scale? Simply use Rapid Fire as is of you want to play a high level of game.

D6 Junkie30 Dec 2015 6:58 p.m. PST

The aim is to give the BA group some new scenarios.
Little chance of getting them to move to Rapid Fire.

GGouveia05 Jan 2016 10:51 p.m. PST

D6 junkie try the Two Fat Lardies scenario books for Chain of Command. Same scale.

wargamer199920 Feb 2016 3:30 a.m. PST

Have you tried any of these scenarios?

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I have played my first Bolt Action game with this scenario;

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I have played several scenarios using the Iron Ivan Disposable Heroes rules.

I used 20mm and 15mm figures and vehicles for the battles.

dantheman20 Feb 2016 3:40 p.m. PST

I am always poking for decent historical scenario books. Board games like Squad Leader were good at that. Those are a little too big for most 28mm gems though.

uglyfatbloke23 Feb 2016 8:14 a.m. PST

We've done a few – always (so far) worked out OK.

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