| Last Updated |
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| Mon Nov 15 19:48:34 PST 1999 |
| Voters = 7 |
WWII INFANTRY SKIRMISH VOTING RESULTS:
Voters, By Period - 1943 Russia
| Favorite Rules | ||
|---|---|---|
| rules | percentage | |
| Battleground: World War II |  | 86% |
| BAPS (Beer and Pretzels Skirmish) | | 14% |
| Rules Regularly Played | ||
|---|---|---|
| rules played regularly | percentage | |
| Battleground: World War II | | 83% |
| BAPS (Beer and Pretzels Skirmish) | | 33% |
| Battalions in Crisis | | 17% |
| Grey Storm Red Steel | | 17% |
| Hell By Daylight | | 17% |
| Skirmish '90 | | 17% |
| Soldat | | 17% |
| Number of Rules Regularly Played | ||
|---|---|---|
| number of rules played regularly | percentage | |
| 1 rules played | | 67% |
| 2 rules played | | 17% |
| 6 rules played | | 17% |
| Rules Tried | ||
|---|---|---|
| rules played at least once | percentage | |
| Battleground: World War II | | 100% |
| Battalions in Crisis | | 50% |
| BAPS (Beer and Pretzels Skirmish) | | 33% |
| Cross of Iron | | 33% |
| Grey Storm Red Steel | | 17% |
| Hell By Daylight | | 17% |
| Men of Frost | | 17% |
| Screaming G.I.s | | 17% |
| Skirmish '90 | | 17% |
| Soldat | | 17% |
| Number of Rules Tried | ||
|---|---|---|
| number of rules played | percentage | |
| 1 rules played | | 33% |
| 2 rules played | | 17% |
| 3 rules played | | 17% |
| 4 rules played | | 17% |
| 8 rules played | | 17% |
| Voters, By Experience | ||
|---|---|---|
| level of experience | percentage | |
| Up To Twenty Years | | 50% |
| Up To Ten Years | | 33% |
| Two to Three Years | | 17% |
| Voters, By Region | ||
|---|---|---|
| region | percentage | |
| North America | | 100% |
| Voters, By Setting | ||
|---|---|---|
| usual game setting | percentage | |
| With a friend or two | | 57% |
| At gaming conventions | | 14% |
| At the local club | | 14% |
| At the local game store | | 14% |
| Number of Armies | ||
|---|---|---|
| number of armies owned or used | percentage | |
| 11 army/armies | | 17% |
| 12 army/armies | | 17% |
| 18 army/armies | | 17% |
| 5 army/armies | | 17% |
| 7 army/armies | | 17% |
| 8 army/armies | | 17% |
| Armies Owned/Used | ||
|---|---|---|
| armies owned or used | percentage | |
| Germany | | 100% |
| Soviet Union | | 100% |
| Soviet Union - Guards | | 83% |
| United States of America | | 83% |
| United States of America - Paratroops | | 83% |
| Germany - S.S. | | 67% |
| Britain | | 50% |
| Britain - Paratroops | | 50% |
| France | | 50% |
| Germany - Paratroops | | 50% |
| Italy | | 50% |
| Japan | | 50% |
| United States of America - Marines | | 50% |
| British Commonwealth | | 33% |
| Insurgents | | 33% |
| Canada | | 17% |
| China | | 17% |
| Holland | | 17% |
| Hungary | | 17% |
| Norway | | 17% |
| Periods Played | ||
|---|---|---|
| period | percentage | |
| 1942 Russia | | 100% |
| 1943 Russia | | 100% |
| 1941 Russia | | 86% |
| 1944 France | | 71% |
| 1944 Sigfried Line | | 71% |
| 1940 Blitzkrieg | | 57% |
| 1943-45 Italy | | 57% |
| 1944 Eastern Front | | 57% |
| 1945 Eastern Front | | 57% |
| 1943 Pacific | | 43% |
| 1944-45 Pacific | | 43% |
| 1945 Western Front | | 43% |
| 1942 North Africa | | 29% |
| 1942 South-West Pacific | | 29% |
| 1943 Mediterranean | | 29% |
| 1939 Mongolia | | 14% |
| 1939-40 Winter War | | 14% |
| 1941 Balkans | | 14% |
| 1941 North Africa | | 14% |
| 1941-42 Southeast Asia | | 14% |
| 1941-44 Continuation War | | 14% |
| 1941-45 Insurgency | | 14% |
| 1943 South-West Pacific | | 14% |
| Number of Periods Played | ||
|---|---|---|
| number of genres/periods played | percentage | |
| 10 periods | | 14% |
| 13 periods | | 14% |
| 14 periods | | 14% |
| 16 periods | | 14% |
| 3 periods | | 14% |
| 6 periods | | 14% |
| 7 periods | | 14% |
| Scales Used | ||
|---|---|---|
| figure scale | percentage | |
| 15mm | | 71% |
| 20mm | | 57% |
| 6mm (including 1:285 and 1:300 scales) | | 43% |
| Number of Scales | ||
|---|---|---|
| number of figure scale(s) used (per person) | percentage | |
| 1 figure scale(s) used | | 43% |
| 2 figure scale(s) used | | 43% |
| 3 figure scale(s) used | | 14% |
| RECENT BATTLE REPORTS |
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| James Paulsen |
We play Battleground WW2 at least three times a month. A great game, which is easy and quick to play while at the same time detailed. Has my vote as the best wargame, period! [15 Nov 1999] |
| Laingm |
Tarawa Atoll, morning of 20 November 1943. Lt. Col. H. Ameys 2nd Bn. 2nd Marines storm Red 2 on the northern coast of Betio Island. Very tough going for the leathernecks. [13 Apr 99] |
| jrw4war |
Ran a rather good game of the Dutch in '40,using BG:WWII, homebrewed stats for the Dutch Small Arms. Was a close, fun game with lots happening, and fun was had by all. Only a few questions? 1. How does BG handle Large Caliber ATRs as opposed to Small Caliber? By large caliber, I mean 20mm. 2. Does anybody use the card system of inititative? Great New site for BG WWII: www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Cauldron/2636/index.html It's specifically set up to handle the Blitzkrieg era for BG and there's other goodies there too. [31 Mar 99] |
| steven gusky |
The last game we played was from Battleground's Panther's East packet. It involved many russian armor units (t-34 41's, su-76's and t-70's) breaking through a german force of pz4's, tigers, and panthers. The game played very well!!!! We were able to play all very detailed 10 turns in under 3 hours. Highlights include the t-70's knocking out one tiger at point-blank range, the su-76's firing their little hearts out, and the panthers melting everything in their way! Every game we have played from the various scenerio packs has been very successful and fun. Next, we are off to the Bloody Bocage! [30 Mar 99] |
| Vince Solimine |
Streets of Stalingrad urban infantry fight. [28 Mar 99] |
| John Thomasovich |
Our most recent game involved a Soviet counterattack against a German-held village on the approaches to Moscow during Operation Typhoon, October 1941. Despite an enormous numerical advantage (2+ companies vs. a reinforced platoon), the Soviet attack was stopped by German artillery, 88's and mud. We used Grey Storm/Red Steel (after BAPS, my personal favorite) with 15mm figures by Old Glory & vehicles/ordnance by Quality Castings and Military Miniatures. [26 Mar 99] |
| Scott Fisher |
Last game had early T-34s against a German Recon platoon with some armored cars and Pz IIs. Very great game, quick to play and great realism. I think Battleground WWII is the best skirmish in the market. Usually this game is billed as pure "infantry" but we have found that it is a great game for armored actions too. [8 Feb 99] |