"Clubbing it! Cruel Seas- Channel Dash" Topic

Last Thursday at the club saw me, with my usual coterie of friends, playing another game of Cruel Seas by Warlord Games. This is actually my third game so one would think I would have digested the rules by now, but not so! The game was another learning experience and I was largely playing follow my leader with fellow Kriegsmarine kameraden Matt. I do really enjoy this game, which came as a the first time I played as, having played a veritable prethora of Naval wargames in the past at SESWC organised by Naval historian Angus Konstam; despite the elite company at the time they were not games that really hit home with me.

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https://justaddwater-bedford.blogspot.com/2026/08/clubbing-it-cruel-seas.html

Cheers for now.

Looks good! I'm pretty sure no one has the rules completely down considering they still need revision because of existing errors/lack of clarification.

There's a rules FAQ (v1.1) in the Files section of the "Cruel Seas – The Dock Office" Facebook group.

There are 2 editions of the rulebook; the one with the Brit seaman on the cover is the 2nd. I think it's the same but includes an errata-- I'm not sure if it's the same as the above or not. Nor am I clear if the errata cleans up all the issues.

Here are a set of interesting house rules: link Make sure you read the rant, it was entertaining and enlightening for me.

Lastly, as a rules alternative, check out Torpedoes and Tides from Ganesha Games, which seems aimed at using 1/300 scale Cruel Seas boats.

pavelft

Looks good!

Thanks

I'm pretty sure no one has the rules completely down considering they still need revision because of existing errors/lack of clarification.

I think I'm still too green to recognise any anomalies in the rules as of yet.

The Gonk

There's a rules FAQ (v1.1) in the Files section of the "Cruel Seas – The Dock Office" Facebook group.

Fab. Thanks for letting me know, when I get time I'll dive in.

There are 2 editions of the rulebook; the one with the Brit seaman on the cover is the 2nd. I think it's the same but includes an errata-- I'm not sure if it's the same as the above or not. Nor am I clear if the errata cleans up all the issues.

I'm not even sure of which one we're playing. I will have to check!

Here are a set of interesting house rules: link Make sure you read the rant, it was entertaining and enlightening for me.

I'll be sure to take a peek.

Lastly, as a rules alternative, check out Torpedoes and Tides from Ganesha Games, which seems aimed at using 1/300 scale Cruel Seas boats.

I will suggest these to my mates and see what they think.

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I like cruel seas and love the models. I think you need spotting and the damage model could use some help. I created "Crueler Seas" at wargame vault for this reason. It costs 50 cents and the money goes to charity.
Happy Sailing!

Joe