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2572
Hello All, I'm quite new to this group, although I've been playing LOTOW since it was released. I've just purchased The Alamo and it struck me how perfect that...
andrew447023
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Jun 1, 2006
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2573
... It is indeed! ... I'm pretty sure Foundry do Sikh regulars in British service. As these models are Perry sculpts, few companies can say they are as good. ...
Guy Bowers
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Jun 1, 2006
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2574
Thanks Guy. I think that the Foundry Sikhs you mention are for the NW Frontier/1879 Afghan War as opposed to the army of the Sikh Kingdoms in 1845-49. I'm...
ANDREW HAWES
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Jun 1, 2006
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2575
This is mainly just an excusse to use some of the nice Foundry figures. I only have the rulebook, not the two supplements, so apologies if either of these...
Steve Burt
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Jun 1, 2006
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2576
Steve Burt writes: Wood: 2$ Nails: 1$ Idea of the Undertaker: Priceless Absolutely brilliant sir I raise my hat to you...
sebastian@...
sebastianrogers
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Jun 1, 2006
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2577
I think the Undertaker is brilliant. The doctor seems a bit good (and if he can work on that many guys at once, he must be a wizard! :)). FWIW, I've written up...
Havener, Mark
elfholme
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Jun 1, 2006
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2578
... From: pictors 3) There are three lists in the main rule book, outlaws, lawmen and cowboys. Beyond that you will need to buy another book. We played for...
Havener, Mark
elfholme
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Jun 1, 2006
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2579
... I don't think he's really any better than the reporter ... Nice ... Sure. I'd be interested in how much he should cost....
Steve Burt
pyruse
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Jun 1, 2006
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2580
... course. ;) ... Thanks for the info. But what are posse's? Is it sort of like a bunch of guys who get better stats the more they fight? I am confused. :) ...
alberteppes
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Jun 1, 2006
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2581
Hello DwarfMan Your posse is your 'army'. Basically you might have a sheriff, his deputy and a bunch of upright townsfolk, or a nasty outlaw boss and his gang...
ANDREW HAWES
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Jun 1, 2006
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2582
It's very like the Lord of the Rings "Battle Companies" or the old Mordheim/Necromunda Warband A posse is a group of models (7 or so to start) with various...
Paul Mullis
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Jun 1, 2006
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2583
Hi All Just to help folks with their army painting and planning over the coming year. On sale dates August 06- Art of War (WAB) October- Warmaster Ancient...
Rob Broom
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2584
Howdy Mark! A couple of things about your doctor suggestion. Since the doctor is a hired gun, how does he "miss a game"? Hired guns roll as henchmen for injury...
Mickey Juif
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Jun 1, 2006
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2585
... From: Mickey Juif Howdy Mark! A couple of things about your doctor suggestion. Since the doctor is a hired gun, how does he "miss a game"? Hired guns roll...
Havener, Mark
elfholme
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Jun 1, 2006
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2586
One more thing I should add is that this Hired Gun was designed for use in a Victorian setting that I've been working on. I kept the money the same (I'd have...
Havener, Mark
elfholme
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Jun 1, 2006
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2587
I like the idea of having an undertaker in the game, but it seems to me that it is already too hard to kill off posse members. Perhaps he could be more like a...
Ben Checota
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Jun 1, 2006
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2588
... The undertaker doesn't make it harder to kill off posse members - he just gives you some loot when they die. In fact, he gives you an incentive to kill...
Steve Burt
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2589
Rerolling death rolls sounds fine, as the game can be very deadly at times, but here's a twist make him much more expensive say £32/16 but also add 'visit to...
sebastian@...
sebastianrogers
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Jun 1, 2006
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2590
... From: sebastian@... Rerolling death rolls sounds fine, as the game can be very deadly at times, but here's a twist make him much...
Havener, Mark
elfholme
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Jun 1, 2006
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2591
From: sebastian@... ... With that high of a cost are you guys limiting the Hired Guns to a Unique status - meaning that only one of...
Zap Riecken
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Jun 1, 2006
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2592
... From: Zap Riecken From: sebastian@... ... With that high of a cost are you guys limiting the Hired Guns to a Unique status -...
Havener, Mark
elfholme
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Jun 1, 2006
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2593
Agreed, Steve, and he is probably successful in looting because he is not squeamish about pulling either gold or 'Boot Hill' teeth ... Cheers, Peter ... ...
guantong
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2594
THANK YOU ROB, at least I know where my cash is going for the next 12 months. It is a pity though that GW historical dont run any thing at the Australian...
james mitchell
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Jun 2, 2006
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2595
Does anyone now what method was used to determine the price for characters and equipment in the game? Was it based on some kind of algorithm, or was it more of...
Mickey Juif
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Jun 8, 2006
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2596
... Yes I think I do. The prices for equipment I believe was based on actual prices in the old west. There are some adjustments in prices in the lists to...
Guy Bowers
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Jun 8, 2006
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2597
Here's a quick comparison: LotOW: Sixgun $6 Heavy Pistol $12 Rifle $16 Repeating Rifle $18 Buffalo Gun $25 Shotgun $12 Similar weapons from The Knuckleduster...
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seattleredgamer
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Jun 9, 2006
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2598
My own posse still carry some heavy pistols and (non-repeating) rifles. This is because in the early stages they represent could compromises - the heavy pistol...
Paul Mullis
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Jun 9, 2006
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2599
... I found my source, an old roleplay book called Western Hero. I did some research for a Western campaign about 12 years ago and found an old book (sort of a...
Guy Bowers
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Jun 9, 2006
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2600
... Do people use Shotguns (not sawed-off, real shotguns) much? We've found them quite useful, because they reduce cover and have a reasonable range. And at...
Steve Burt
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Jun 9, 2006
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2601
How about setting rough dates? If you agree to pay a game in1800 then vchoice is limited to those available at that time?Make for fun as the clumsy gunman...
steve riley
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