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Personal logo ochoin Supporting Member of TMP22 Sep 2023 2:33 a.m. PST

Two games in 3 days (see my 'Bronze' report here for a Chariot Wars game) & 2 new rule sets.
This WW2 game will be using, for the first time, the 'Rapid Fire Reloaded' rules & specifically their Normandy scenario at Mouen.

I've set up the table as close as possible to the map. I don't have enough hedges though – who would have that much?

NB the vehicles & figures on the table are just for the effect & it will be the Black Watch assaulting the German defenders.
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A report of tomorrow's game + photos will follow.

John Leahy Sponsoring Member of TMP22 Sep 2023 11:01 a.m. PST

I do not believe it's in your DNA to put on a so so looking game! No matter the era they always (and I do mean always) look very good!
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Thanks

John

Personal logo ochoin Supporting Member of TMP22 Sep 2023 11:09 p.m. PST

Normandy, 1944. The Germans were tasked with defending a French village. Their numbers were relatively few & some of their equipment was dated.
The game saw the Germans comprehensively beaten but only after putting up a good fight.
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They did have Panther tanks though & the task of the British – to seize the village – looked daunting.

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The redoubtable RA provided artillery support:
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Air support was promised but clouds meant they never actually attacked the Germans.
Still the airforce looked good:
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It was rather a surprise when ther British entered the village – not least for this German mortar crew:

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'Rapid Fire Reloaded' is a straight forward, quick & enjoyable rule set. I believe we have a new set of WW2 rules.

Marc33594 Supporting Member of TMP25 Sep 2023 11:04 a.m. PST

Great looking game!

Ran our first convention game this last saturday using the Reloaded rules at Hurricon in Orlando. We have used Rapid Fire and Rapid Fire 2.0 for ages. For the most part really liked the changes and much less having to fumble around with charts. They really are great for conventions and easy for beginners to pick up.

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