Korvessa ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 19 Nov 2023 11:19 p.m. PST |
Probably been asked before (though not by me), and when I googled it, the one TMP poll that came up was like 12-13 years old, so perhaps time for a new request. Anyway, hoping folks will make some suggestions on a suitable set of rules to try. Scale: 15mm Not Flames of War: This is in no way a critique of FoW, I already have that set, just looking to try something new. Basing: Would like something that uses the same bases as FoW as I have a good size collection (US Para, Finnish Winter War, Germans and Russians) and am not interesrted in rebasing anything. Units: tanks, infantry and some guns Complexity: As I get older (earlyt 60s) I find that complex rules don't appeal to me as much anymore. It doesn't help that I am a soloist and don't have anyone to help me with rules. So looking for something of moderate complexity – something simpler than FoW would be good. |
Korvessa ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 19 Nov 2023 11:21 p.m. PST |
No clue why it was listed twice |
Martin Rapier | 20 Nov 2023 1:05 a.m. PST |
What level of game are you interested in? Skirmish, tactical, grand tactical, operational? I use exactly the same 15mm stuff for each and all of these, but running a rifle company is very different to commanding a Panzer Corps. |
Col Piron | 20 Nov 2023 2:51 a.m. PST |
Crossfire Rule Review . link
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Dexter Ward | 20 Nov 2023 3:51 a.m. PST |
Battlefront:WW2 is a great set, from the same guys as Fire and Fury. Each base is a squad, each model 2 or 3 vehicles. Very good integration of infantry and armour, very good artillery rules |
advocate ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 20 Nov 2023 4:07 a.m. PST |
Playing a supported infantry battalion (each base a section, 27 to the battalion approx) you have "'O' Group" which I like. Not to complex, supported by some good scenario books. "I ain't been shot, mum" (IABSM) is company level but may be on the complex side. Peter Pig's PBI II would work too, it's grid based which might seal or break the deal. |
martin goddard ![Sponsoring Member of TMP Sponsoring Member of TMP](boards/icons/sponsor.gif) | 20 Nov 2023 4:17 a.m. PST |
peterpig.co.uk/infopbi.html Here is the detail on PBI. It can be bought as pdf or printed. If you buy a set you can also have the playtest version of the next edition that we are working on. The next version is aot a yera away. martin
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The Virtual Armchair General ![Sponsoring Member of TMP Sponsoring Member of TMP](boards/icons/sponsor.gif) | 20 Nov 2023 11:04 a.m. PST |
Another vote for "Crossfire!" Remarkable rules set that emphasizes tactical planning with a minimum of "playing the rules." TVAG |
Extra Crispy ![Sponsoring Member of TMP Sponsoring Member of TMP](boards/icons/sponsor.gif) | 20 Nov 2023 11:14 a.m. PST |
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Shardik | 20 Nov 2023 12:29 p.m. PST |
Blitzkrieg Commander. I use my FOW minis for it. |
BuckeyeBob | 20 Nov 2023 4:54 p.m. PST |
the following work well with FoW based units: Iron Cross by Great Escape Games Battlegroup Panzergrenadier by DCR Brown BattleFront ww2 By Fire and Fury IABSM by two fat lardies Five Core Company Command by Ivan Sorensen |
nnascati ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 20 Nov 2023 5:19 p.m. PST |
Another vote for Crossfire. |
d88mm1940 | 20 Nov 2023 7:25 p.m. PST |
There is Company Commander: digitalwargaming.com Here;s the Victrix link: link The game plays on an iPhone (they are furiously working on Android) and looks awesome. There are some videos on their website. Designed for Victrix 12mm line, I see no reason that 15mm wouldn't work. This is cutting edge!
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monk2002uk | 20 Nov 2023 8:27 p.m. PST |
Crossfire The Lindy Beige tutorials provide an excellent flavour of this ruleset, starting with this video: youtu.be/RO81x71xaqk 'Hit the Dirt' provides more scenarios. Steven Thomas has an excellent website: link And there is a great IO Group that provides support and can answer any questions: link Robert |
kevin smoot | 21 Nov 2023 4:57 a.m. PST |
Another Crossfire vote here |
Midlander65 | 21 Nov 2023 12:26 p.m. PST |
I've enjoyed playing Crossfire but I prefer larger scale games – battalion plus armour – and Crossfire seems to fall apart a bit there. 'O' Group is good, and my current favourite, but I'm not sure it would work for solo play because of the initial stages emphasis on depicting battlefield uncertainty with ambushes and scouting/patrol rules. |
Col Piron | 21 Nov 2023 2:01 p.m. PST |
'O' Group is good, and my current favourite, but I'm not sure it would work for solo play Check out Storm of Steel Wargaming on YT , as he has some solo O Group AARs on there . |
VonBlucher | 22 Nov 2023 3:12 p.m. PST |
Battlegroup and no need to rebase as probably a thousand ex-FOW players have joined the Facebook group. The game was written with 15mm & 20mm in mind. Latest poll showed more 15mm players then 20mm now. The Facebook group is very helpful when asking rule questions also. |
monk2002uk | 25 Nov 2023 12:06 p.m. PST |
I found the other YouTube introductory series on Crossfire, which was created by Paul Ward: link Robert |
monk2002uk | 25 Nov 2023 12:10 p.m. PST |
Here is Steven's analysis for multi-player Crossfire: link Robert |
TheNorthernFront | 27 Nov 2023 1:50 p.m. PST |
I'm beta testing a set of rules that are largely what you are talking about if you're interested. |