| 2D6Wargamer | 24 Dec 2017 1:34 p.m. PST |
In another thread I verified that I can use my 20mm WW2 minis to play Bolt Action in place of the game's 28mm plastic soldiers. If I don't buy a Bolt Action Starter Set can I just buy the rulebook in order to play? Or are there some other gaming components found in a Starter Set that I need (e.g. templates, status tokens, etc)? If so can I buy them separately too? Thanks for your help … |
| Shedman | 24 Dec 2017 1:54 p.m. PST |
Yep – you only need the rule book You will also need two different coloured sets of dice |
| Ceterman | 24 Dec 2017 2:43 p.m. PST |
You could, if ya wanted to, buy the template that is used in v2 of BA. You probably at least want to get 2 set's of the Order Dice. You could play w/o them, but the OD make it easier. |
| Tgunner | 24 Dec 2017 4:36 p.m. PST |
Ditto on the order dice. They make playing the game a lot easier. I would play it as it using the same measurements and so on. |
Dn Jackson  | 24 Dec 2017 10:36 p.m. PST |
"Bolt Action – What Do I need To Play?" A willing suspension of disbelief? :) |
| Ferd45231 | 25 Dec 2017 7:01 a.m. PST |
Dn Jackson.
Amen my brother. But by virtue of being in the hobby I learned to do that a looooong time ago. H |
| Deeman | 25 Dec 2017 8:30 a.m. PST |
Getting the actual order dice will make it easier. Otherwise two sets of the 15 of identical dice in different colors and then some counters for the actual orders would work. Something to represent pin markers. 1,2,3, and 4 inch templates. Use Easy army bolt action site to makes some lists, setup terrain, roll a mission,and away you go. I find the game plays best around 1000pts. |
| gbowen | 25 Dec 2017 2:47 p.m. PST |
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| 2D6Wargamer | 26 Dec 2017 2:41 p.m. PST |
Thanks to everyone for their feedback and information! |
| 2D6Wargamer | 26 Dec 2017 2:56 p.m. PST |
Hi gbowen, Your blog article eas especially helpful, hats off to you for a job well done. |
| 2D6Wargamer | 26 Dec 2017 5:32 p.m. PST |
I forgot to ask, where can a player find Bolt Action scenarios? Does the rule system use a DIY approach or does the rulebook come with some pre-generated scenarios? Thanks. |
| gbowen | 27 Dec 2017 10:16 a.m. PST |
There are 12 scenarios in the rulebook, looking on the web for tournament packs such as Britcon 2016 (not 2017) should throw up a few more |
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