"solo sci-fi skirmish" Topic
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Deserter | 12 Feb 2018 2:47 a.m. PST |
What sci-fi skirmish rules are ideal for solo / coop gaming? Rather than equal forces / technologies, I am thinking about 10-12 player controlled, hi-tech, vs hordes of aggressive aliens, monsters, low-tech humanoids. I am looking about rules that are simple ("beer and pretzel"), and possibly with specific solo rules / guidelines and interesting scenarios. Can you advice me, thank you. |
tima113 | 12 Feb 2018 3:04 a.m. PST |
Look at the Two Hour Wargames 5150 rules series. There are several variants depending on the size of force you wish to play. Star Army, Star Marine, Platoon Commander and Battalion Commander not to mention the latest version Bugs:Into the Tunnels. They also have rules for armor and mechs. The rules are designed with solo and cooperative play in mind. There are rules for campaigns and mission generation. Take a look at the website and the THW blog has several examples of play. I've been a fan of the 5150 rules through several versions. |
Goober | 12 Feb 2018 7:44 a.m. PST |
Assault Publishing PMC 2640 has nice solo rules fo private military contractors fighting various rebels and biomechanical gribblies: assaultpublishing.com/pmc-2640 |
Ivan DBA | 12 Feb 2018 7:50 a.m. PST |
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TonicNH | 12 Feb 2018 12:29 p.m. PST |
Two hour wargames are my go to set for solo/co op games. Having said that they are a bit of a leap of faith if you're used to igougo turn sequences. if your interest has bčn piqued you might want to try the free versions of chain reaction and/or 2d6 sci fi link Although skirmish orientated the mechanics are broadly similar to the bigger scale offerings in the 5150 series at the end of the day it's whatever rules that suit your playing style that count. Have fun with whatever you choose |
MajorB | 12 Feb 2018 12:41 p.m. PST |
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wolvermonkey | 12 Feb 2018 7:03 p.m. PST |
The U.S.E.M.E. system rulebooks from Alternative Armies is good for solo games. link |
Deserter | 16 Feb 2018 9:56 a.m. PST |
thank you, I am settling on the USEME series , since I was looking for something simple and fun |
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