That's my 'last resort' choice, but I'm hoping to find a simpler method - that's 48 dice with 24 figures!...
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rodvik6mm
Mar 28, 2012 1:05 am
I have modified the activation fail rule to do the following. if you fail (with <50% casualties) you may 1.) Walk but NOT fire. 2.) Fire at a -1 penalty but...
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rodvik6mm
Mar 28, 2012 1:09 am
oh to be clear you get to pick one option from 1,2 or 3....
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EdgarT
jend111
Mar 28, 2012 2:06 pm
I like 1 and 2. I think letting unit go On Guard for failing an Activation roll is a gift. I'd rather see something that represents Fog Of War or confusion...
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rodvik6mm
Mar 31, 2012 1:17 am
"I like 1 and 2. I think letting unit go On Guard for failing an Activation roll is a gift. I'd rather see something that represents Fog Of War or confusion...
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lizak_1
Mar 31, 2012 2:31 pm
I agree that it's too much of a gift but on the other hand, units that are in prepared positions and have definite orders to defend an area ("on guard" in my...
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EdgarT
jend111
Apr 1, 2012 12:45 pm
"...units that are in prepared positions and have definite orders to defend an area ("on guard" in my view) really shouldn't have to roll for activation...
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Coyt Watters
coytwatters
Apr 2, 2012 11:52 am
Not sure if I'd want to add another dice roll, but if they fail to activate, a second roll against activation for "on guard (success)" or "supressed...
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Lanse Tryon
torechlin
Apr 2, 2012 12:20 pm
Really, the way it works now seems to work. I see a lot of comment about players "abusing" the on-guard rule or that it's too much of a "gift"...I've not...
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lizak_1
Apr 2, 2012 3:19 pm
I agree if someone is really abusing the spirit of a rule but in this situation, I'm not sure it's really abuse. The way a turn ends and begins means units...
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Craig
craigcartmell
Apr 2, 2012 9:18 pm
Also one does not choose where they freeze. Often it's not in a good place, and being 'on guard' is little compensation for being stuck in the open while your...
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EdgarT
jend111
Apr 3, 2012 6:16 am
The comment regarding abusing On Guard was if utilizing the rule suggestion for units being On Guard not needing to roll to activate. It would get abused by...
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JohnL
johnleahy55
Apr 3, 2012 6:44 am
Interesting discussion. I have long advocated dropping On Guard as a failure on activation. Now, I find some of the points to be pretty solid. My new thinking...
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EdgarT
jend111
Apr 3, 2012 7:35 am
John, I believe I have at least one of your rules downloaded, but not the one you're mentioning now. What set is it?...
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Lanse Tryon
torechlin
Apr 3, 2012 12:12 pm
Regarding the Defensive Slog: I have played a LOT of games under these conditions: 1. Units that fail activation go On Guard. 2. On Guard lasts until the...
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JohnL
johnleahy55
Apr 3, 2012 6:07 pm
Hey Lanse. Where is it stated that units remain 'On Guard' till their next activation? The description states that units can react once per turn. Why would...
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Lanse Tryon
torechlin
Apr 3, 2012 6:17 pm
... There was a big long discussion of this a while back. I believe that it was determined that the rules were unclear about this, so play as you like. ... In...
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JohnL
johnleahy55
Apr 3, 2012 7:16 pm
Ok, I'm trying to reply to replies so I hope it isn't confusing. 1. I'm very curious per your comment that 10 seasoned figs firing with 2FP's is 20 dice at 5's...
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lizak_1
Apr 5, 2012 1:03 am
I have no problem with frontal attacks against defending infantry being suicide. That's exactly what they should be unless you soften them up or can get them...
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JohnL
johnleahy55
Apr 5, 2012 2:06 am
I don't believe I expressed my point clearly. It still is virtual suicide to do this even with my rule change. What happens is that the defender can now defend...
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EdgarT
jend111
Apr 5, 2012 12:34 pm
The fortunate thing is that the rules have clearly expressed that they are meant to be fiddled with. It seems that the rules regarding On Guard may as well be...
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Michael Taylor
michaeltaylo...
Apr 5, 2012 3:16 pm
... Amen! ... You're right! And this is one of the things that keeps it low on my list of games to play. Why don't we put in a point system? ... Good point!...
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Lanse Tryon
torechlin
Apr 5, 2012 3:31 pm
Thoughts, marked below with LDT: On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Michael Taylor < ... LDT - I would be interested in other people's playtest results: 1. On...
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JohnL
johnleahy55
Apr 5, 2012 7:51 pm
I know there have been a couple of point systems floating around for Fubar. However, I am unaware of any scifi variant that has been playtested to any degree....
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Lanse Tryon
torechlin
Apr 5, 2012 7:58 pm
The points system on the VSF supplement has been playtested for what it is pretty thoroughly. Since it's just numbers, I'm pretty sure that it'd translate to...
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JohnL
johnleahy55
Apr 6, 2012 4:53 am
Ok, I have taken a look at the Victorian Fubar variant and the roster creator. Nice job on both. I actually hadn't ever taken a look at them. While I'm still...
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vonsirius
gesiar
Apr 6, 2012 5:26 am
Hi there, really a very interesting discusion! In my games, normally you fail an activation on inconvenient moments and you are unable to move to a better...
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vonsirius
gesiar
Apr 6, 2012 3:04 pm
A free day, coffee and raining outside…. A perfect day for a FUBAR battle! This time my son commanded the Tau expeditionary force while myself toke command...
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Donnieitaly
donnieitaly2005
Apr 7, 2012 1:42 pm
Sorry but what's a vsf supplement? Sent from my iPhone...
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JohnL
johnleahy55
Apr 7, 2012 11:48 pm
Hi, it's the Fubar Victorian scifi supplement over at the forum. http://www.forgeofwar.uk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=23 Thanks, John...
