Hello all. Just wondering what systems people are using for large scale 6mm ancient battles. I've looked at the classic DBA, DBM, Legion, Armati and Tactica....
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sapphon69
Mar 27, 2003 2:59 pm
... Chris: My group uses an old set of rules named CLASH! The rules are designed for 15mm in regards to ground scale, but with a little imagination it can be...
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bob_david_mackenzie
bob_david_ma...
Mar 27, 2003 3:05 pm
Well someone made me a moderator... And as I don't want to moderate every message sent Ive changed the settings do only the first message sent by someone is...
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recon110
Mar 27, 2003 3:06 pm
Hello all I am an avid modern and WWII gaming buff with military experience. I have been to the NATO vehicle id school achieving 100% on the final exam....
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ritterkrieg
Mar 27, 2003 8:25 pm
Hello all. More of a 'lurker' than a poster but I have more or less dedicated all of my wargame time to 6mm (1/285th scale) and as such I have a site that has...
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Miguel Morao
mmorao
Mar 27, 2003 10:07 pm
After a long period of repose, I'm coming back into moderns. I have a large number of GHQ Americans and Russians, and in my time used to play with Challenger...
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Holmes, Andy
andrewholmes...
Mar 27, 2003 10:15 pm
Troy I have admired your painting for a while. Always a pleasure to view your work. Unfortunately, your new pics seem to have a problem. (404 - page not...
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Gordon Roach
marine24meu
Mar 27, 2003 10:24 pm
Depends on what scale of game you want. For 1:1 (infantry in fireteams) I prefer WRG 2nd ed 1950-2000. I know some people hate anything Phil Barker, but when...
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Gaz
yimpkin
Mar 27, 2003 11:05 pm
'Evenin' All, Just thought I'd make my presence known in this (hopefully) nutter- free zone. Closet 6mm gamer with aspirations to WWII (Spearhead?) and maybe ...
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Rhys Batchelor
rhysbatchelor
Mar 27, 2003 11:05 pm
... Hi Miguel. I too had a 10 year or so break from playing moderns in the 90's. I played the WRG rulesets, and when the new set came out I played a couple of...
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recon110
Mar 27, 2003 11:05 pm
How does the group feel about using heavy gauge vinyl for laying bodies of water. I have come across a large roll of medium blue vinyl that is very flexible...
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Rhys Batchelor
rhysbatchelor
Mar 27, 2003 11:08 pm
If it looks OK and does the job ( and was cheap) then it should be fine! Cheers, Rhys If you did not recieve this e-mail and are reading it then you shouldn't...
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bob_david_mackenzie
bob_david_ma...
Mar 27, 2003 11:17 pm
Dear Miguel Fist Full of TOWs is definately the way to go - fast moving and they reward argressive mobile play. You can try the basic rules for nothing: ...
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Gordon Roach
marine24meu
Mar 27, 2003 11:21 pm
Rhys, was that the old WRG set? The new one plays well within 3-4 hours, and has everything well sorted, extensive arty, engineering, etc. I don't find that...
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Sweet William
palanquinuvluvn
Mar 28, 2003 12:38 am
recon110 <recon110@...> wrote: How does the group feel about using heavy gauge vinyl for laying bodies of water. I have come across a large roll of...
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Sweet William
palanquinuvluvn
Mar 28, 2003 12:56 am
Gaz <gary@...> wrote: 'Evenin' All, Just thought I'd make my presence known in this (hopefully) nutter- free zone. Closet 6mm gamer with...
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Maximillian
maksimsmelchak
Mar 28, 2003 1:25 am
To everyone, I have made a number of moderators from people who I know, have corresponded with, or otherwise trust so if you've been made a moderator, don't...
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Gordon Roach
marine24meu
Mar 28, 2003 2:00 am
Hi, The Combat Commander web site has been updated. We have several new things, and a new mailing list, plus 4 new army lists for you. And there is more...
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Mike Baulch
mbaulch2000
Mar 28, 2003 2:50 am
Hi, Miguel, Back in the day, I played a lot of WRG, but ran into the same problem you did (never could bring a game to conclusion). Tried a few games of SH...
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Gordon Roach
marine24meu
Mar 28, 2003 4:01 am
Which version of WRG ? 1st or 2nd ed? It makes a very big difference. As said, we use it at the Nationals here, and we get good games inc setup in 4 hours or...
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bob_david_mackenzie
bob_david_ma...
Mar 28, 2003 8:15 am
Gents We need a nice pic to go on the web intro page. So I'm anouncing the photo competition. Picture has to have 6mm Miniatures in it (duh) Max of one picture...
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ritterkrieg
Mar 28, 2003 9:20 am
Hello all. Thanks for the tip Andy - The site is currently under a major overhaul - should be functional this weekend! Troy [Non-text portions of this message...
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Miguel Morao
mmorao
Mar 28, 2003 10:20 am
Thanks to all who have responded. I never gave WRG Moderns 2a try, although I do like a lot of their mechanisms. For some reason I can't fathom, I even think...
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comsat_angel2002
comsat_angel...
Mar 28, 2003 11:21 am
I think that there was a post on the old board, from someone commenting on NavWar, schedules and new releases. I actually went into their shop last Saturday...
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Gordon Roach
marine24meu
Mar 28, 2003 12:08 pm
In micro scale, the WRG 2nd ed uses 1mm =2m, and as all TOW travel out to 3750m, thats only 1800mm. We use tables 2400mm x 1800mm. Gordon Roach Task Foce...
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les_howie
Mar 28, 2003 2:05 pm
... ..snip.. ... I don't have the kit to do this, but if anyone can do a picture with both moderns and ancients together, I woudl think that would be a real...
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Maksim-Smelchak
maksimsmelchak
Mar 28, 2003 2:23 pm
Bob, I like the idea of a photo competition for the picture. Perhaps we could do it every few months? We might want to check out the attachments/ download...
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gat130859
Mar 28, 2003 3:14 pm
Got to say that the other 6mm group was getting to tedious and personal. I am hoping the good old ways will reign on this group, here's hoping anyway. Gaz...
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rstuhrke
Mar 28, 2003 4:43 pm
As a huge fan of Navwar/Heroics and Ros I want to thank you for the update. I have been to their store in London and I love stopping by and picking up lead...
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Andy Cowell
ikomaandy
Mar 28, 2003 5:13 pm
... Have you guys looked at GHQ's modern rules? They've got a free preview set they've given away and was published in the SOTCW Journal recently. It has the...
