| Gunslinger | 12 Mar 2019 10:13 p.m. PST |
Hey Gang, So I have been completely out of the loop of Old West Gaming for about the last 12 years or so. I am considering getting back into it and I was wondering what rule sets everyone would suggest for the following games: Gunfight/Skirmish games where a player controls 1-3 figures. Skirmish battle games for Indian v Indian and Indian v US Cav battles where players control a squad/band or more. Thanks, Patrick |
martin goddard  | 13 Mar 2019 2:47 a.m. PST |
link peterpig.co.uk/rules.html Hello Patrick
Here are a couple of links to show you around "Western" by Peter Pig. Also see "Western day" on the PP video list link Very interesting period of warfare. Worthy of gaming.
Don't forget that it is often a good idea to check what your potential opponents like, in terms of rule styles. The PP rules have elegance, challenge and authenticity.
The "Western" period must have over 50 sets of rules that are applicable. So lots of choice!
Don't be swayed by anyone that tells you what is best. You choose. Good luck Patrick. |
| Dexter Ward | 13 Mar 2019 3:21 a.m. PST |
We find 'Dead Man's Hand' a great set of rules. Very cinematic, and lots of interesting player decisions |
| gbowen | 13 Mar 2019 4:49 a.m. PST |
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| Tom Reed | 13 Mar 2019 6:20 a.m. PST |
Gunfighters Ball by Knuckleduster is a lot of fun too! |
| StoneMtnMinis | 13 Mar 2019 6:45 a.m. PST |
Also, Desperado(orignial edition). link |
chuck05  | 13 Mar 2019 7:12 a.m. PST |
Fistfull of Lead is great for skirmish games. |
| Heisler | 13 Mar 2019 7:23 a.m. PST |
Here is a link to blogpost where I reviewed a number of rulesets for the Wild West.
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| Tommy20 | 13 Mar 2019 10:49 a.m. PST |
Another vote for Gunfighter's Ball. Quick, intuitive rules, and Knuckleduster's miniatures are the best! |
 Herkybird  | 13 Mar 2019 11:38 a.m. PST |
I have a free set which is suitable for using 1 to a few figures (see Law of the Gun, not to be confused with the rules published later by North Star) link |
| Striker | 13 Mar 2019 4:07 p.m. PST |
I liked "The Rules With No Name" for small 1-3 figs/player games. |
| Ed the Two Hour Wargames guy | 14 Mar 2019 3:37 p.m. PST |
1 to 3 figures. Six Gun Sound – Devil's Elbow. Here are some bat reps. BEST draw mechanics out there. link link link link Paper Minis included. link
And the page.
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| Lee494 | 15 Mar 2019 6:21 a.m. PST |
You might like my rules. Americas Olde West. You can learn more about them on website link below. We've played everything from OK Corral Gunfight to larger Skirmish actions such as found in the movie Major Dundee. Data are there to also play ACW skirmish actions. Enjoy! actionsrules.com |
