I've offered my views of the effects the current draft of DBA 3.0 will have on solo gaming, especially my set DBAS, on my blog. (If you have already read the...
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Richard Lee
richard.lee42
Dec 16, 2011 7:03 pm
Thank you to Dale for an interesting and informative article. By the way, I am increasingly using 30" square boards for my games, and I have never even set...
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Dale Hurtt
dale_hurtt
Dec 17, 2011 4:07 pm
... LOL! Yes, I thought that was a funny comment for a set of rules. Also that it will lead to more draws... ... If only we could discern what the intent was,...
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Robert Beattie
beattieumichedu
Dec 17, 2011 5:08 pm
Even funnier when you consider there is no provision for "draws" in winning and losing. You either win or you lose, or maybe you do not finish the game. I...
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Dale Hurtt
dale_hurtt
Dec 17, 2011 5:19 pm
I have been delinquent of late in reading Fanaticus, and only relying upon the DBA forum on Yahoo, and it seems like the discussions on Fanaticus mention more...
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Svensson, John H.
vox1man
Dec 19, 2011 11:34 am
Good to hear that you are pushing on to finish the 2.2 version Richard. From your playtest of the currently known 3.0 rules, perhaps taking on the BUA clutter...
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Richard Lee
richard.lee42
Dec 19, 2011 3:31 pm
John, I think that you may be right about the BUA and the forward deployment. DBA version 3 has some interesting ideas, and might be quite a good version for...
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Richard Lee
richard.lee42
Dec 19, 2011 3:44 pm
This message is just to remind everyone that feedback from solo players using Solo DBA for DBA version 2.2 would be most welcome. I don't have every army in...
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Svensson, John H.
vox1man
Dec 19, 2011 3:49 pm
Richard: I will try to give it a go with a couple pairs of armies, including Bk4, this upcoming weekend and let you know the results. My mother-in -law will...
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GordonS
chez.stewart
Dec 19, 2011 9:49 pm
"It seems to me that Phil tried to introduce a bit more "decision-making" for want for better term, into parts of the game where maybe it has been lacking." ...
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Dale Hurtt
dale_hurtt
Dec 19, 2011 11:40 pm
... Absolutely incorrect. The defender picks the features based on his topography and places the terrain. What you are referring to is that a die roll...
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GordonS
chez.stewart
Dec 20, 2011 4:13 pm
Thanks for the rebuttal Dale (it's good to hear the reasons for 3.0 changes). As to your: "Also, it does not mean fewer maneuver decisions, only less time to...
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Dale Hurtt
dale_hurtt
Dec 20, 2011 4:30 pm
... Agreed. ... Well, that is certainly a valid point. It is all about having fun after all. I think that was Richard's point, that some people are going to...
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Robert Beattie
beattieumichedu
Dec 20, 2011 6:47 pm
Note that the deployment rules are for the max forward placement. Either side, and especially the defender, can set back along the base edge if he desires. ...
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michael c
merkur_190
Dec 23, 2011 10:48 pm
'This Sceptered Isle' Reading the Solo DBA rules, it's apparent that the NPG Aggression Level is a pretty important component of this system. I have a game of...
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Dale Hurtt
dale_hurtt
Dec 23, 2011 10:58 pm
Michael, Interesting thoughts, and a great first post. I look forward to hearing how you translate the order types into PIP allocation and specific moves,...
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Svensson, John H.
vox1man
Dec 27, 2011 11:50 am
Well, you could probably allocate PIPS to the respective "Battles" with the Aggressive leader getting priority and the Passive leader getting leftovers. Split...
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soloDBAdevelopment@...
Jan 29, 2012 10:57 am
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the soloDBAdevelopment group: Hello everyone, I would appreciate your opinions on this issue. There is...
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Richard Lee
richard.lee42
Jan 29, 2012 11:04 am
I have started a poll asking whether you think that I should support the period variant DBA RRR within Solo DBA. Â Please feel free to give me more detailed...
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Dale Hurtt
dale_hurtt
Jan 29, 2012 2:52 pm
I am not sure what DBA RRR would require that is different, but I think it will be interesting to see an amendment. I've read that you are not yet keen on DBA...
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Richard Lee
richard.lee42
Jan 29, 2012 6:48 pm
Dale, The main problem for DBA RRR that I spotted today was in forming tactical group (groups of elements to deploy together). Â In DBA RRR it is extremely...
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soloDBAdevelopment@...
Feb 12, 2012 8:44 am
The following soloDBAdevelopment poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Hello everyone, I would appreciate your opinions on this...
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Terry Webb
terrykgl
Feb 12, 2012 4:07 pm
I am aware of DBA RRR and know that Tony Aguilar who developed them is a first class individual. However the local group I game with did not adopt them because...
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Richard Lee
richard.lee42
Feb 12, 2012 5:22 pm
Thanks for the reply.  It is interesting to hear that your group use the Humberside extension rather than DBA RRR. It looks as if it is not necessary to...
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Terry Webb
terrykgl
Feb 12, 2012 7:40 pm
Richard, if it might be of interest, here are a few pictorial reports on some of our games using DBA-HX (later Italian Wars and the ECW). ...
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soloDBAdevelopment@...
Feb 18, 2012 3:36 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the soloDBAdevelopment group. File :...
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Richard
richard.lee42
Feb 18, 2012 3:55 pm
I have uploaded the finished version of Solo DBA for DBA version 2.2. I hope that people find it useful, either to use, or as a starting point for their own...
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Dale Hurtt
dale_hurtt
Feb 18, 2012 4:12 pm
... Thanks Richard! That's great. ... No, apparently Phil is going through the lists again, what with his latest ideas on allies. ... Makes sense. ... Makes...
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Jay
brizblogger
Feb 22, 2012 9:14 am
I'm sure I will find it useful Richard. Thanks so much for putting the work in to develop it!!! Cheers, Jay....
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bastin.michel
Feb 25, 2012 11:28 am
Richard, Thank you for your work. I have printed the file and I'll use it this week-end for the resolution of the battles I use it with Field Commander...
