| Grumpygamer | 12 Apr 2017 8:43 a.m. PST |
I built up a table top layout for Fallujah 02 and had planned on using Ambush Alley. Game played fine but now Ive got an 11 year old Young Marine that wants to get in on the action. The semi-simultaneous stuff is just too much for him to grasp. Can you guys suggest a rules set suitable for the period but a bit more conventional and easier for a novice gamer to manage? |
nnascati  | 12 Apr 2017 8:51 a.m. PST |
Take a look at Flying Lead from Ganesha Games. Straightforward and easy to pick up. |
| Coyotepunc and Hatshepsuut | 12 Apr 2017 8:57 a.m. PST |
FiveCore by Nordic Weasel |
| Rich Bliss | 12 Apr 2017 10:36 a.m. PST |
I'll second 5core. Great introductory game. |
| boggler | 12 Apr 2017 11:09 a.m. PST |
I also rate Fivecore but you could take a look at Rory Crabb's Fire team: Modern rules, which would be ideal for what you are planning: link |
| Grumpygamer | 12 Apr 2017 12:24 p.m. PST |
Ok, Ill give them a look. Chief among the priorities would be the ability to represent the elements of the fighting there. Breaching, clearing buildings, bulldozers, arty and air cover, hidden movement of insurgents etc. |
| Grumpygamer | 12 Apr 2017 12:30 p.m. PST |
Ok, Five Core doesn't look like what we are looking for. Individual stats and an RPG feel is cool but not for this project, not now. Something more tactical, less heroic that allows the use of real world military tactics would suit my boy and his unit better. |
| Bashytubits | 12 Apr 2017 1:19 p.m. PST |
While there is nothing for ultra moderns the Junior General site has tons of stuff for young gamers, you might look at the Ia Drang scenario for really simple rules that you could convert to use for Fallujah. Best of all it is free.
link |
| Weasel | 12 Apr 2017 1:22 p.m. PST |
May I suggest a look at my other game: No End in Sight? Its geared specifically to "grimy" infantry fighting with a heavy emphasis on suppression and pressure. link Its aimed at platoon fighting but you can scale down easy enough.
If you're uncertain if it'd fit, pop me an email or PM.
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| kevin smoot | 12 Apr 2017 6:21 p.m. PST |
I enjoy most games by Two Hour Wargames. Definitely suitable for a young, new gamer |
| Grumpygamer | 13 May 2017 8:48 a.m. PST |
Thanks guys, Im still looking these and a few others over. Feel free to send more links if you have any other ideas. |
| UshCha | 13 May 2017 3:25 p.m. PST |
Maneuover Group promotes use of real tactics but it is team based,(typicaly 3 to 6 men) not sure what level you want. Definitely avoids the heroic/hysteria much beloved by Holywood. |
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