"One-hour skirmish wargaming - points system?" Topic
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| Travellera | 06 Jan 2024 6:59 a.m. PST |
Before I purchase these rules, I would like to understand what kind of point system that is included to build balanced forces? Grateful for any comments on this! |
| MajorB | 06 Jan 2024 7:20 a.m. PST |
There is a point system included in the rules, but frankly I don't bother with it. You'll get much more fun out of designing interesting scenarios rather than worrying about fielding "balanced" forces. |
Col Durnford  | 06 Jan 2024 8:52 a.m. PST |
I agree scenario is the key. I'm my own case I developed a Fireforce mission using One Hour Skirmish rules. It pits 3 RLI fireteams (12 figures) against 8 ZANLA fireteams totaling 32 figures. The key house rules is to use custom card decks for each force. The RLI gets A-10 and ZANLA gets A-6. The tabletop results turn out much like they did in the historical actions. ZANLA gets wiped out and every RLI casualty has a major effect. I ran these rules with about 30 solo games at the start of COVID and had a great time doing it. |
| Travellera | 06 Jan 2024 9:50 a.m. PST |
Many thanks for your response. I am really happy to hear that you like them. Order placed! |
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