28mm WWII Project: Making it off the painting table are a dozen Black Tree Designs' WWII German infantry. These 12 figures include a mix of riflemen, SMGs, and LMG.
BTD Germans are an easy on the eyes diversion from more intricate, 15mm figures such as Napoleonics or SYW. I have been enjoying the slow build of this project and I have more than enough British and Germans for a small game. My plan is to game at a 1:1 level but rules still elude me. Perhaps, some derivative of the western gunfight rules, The Rules With No Name(TRWNN) would work? I recently downloaded Leahy's Company Commander from the Yahoo group but have yet to read through the rules. Company Commander is geared towards 1:1 fights so it fits the game level. Using CC over TRWNN would eliminate the need to convert/create rules mechanisms from scratch. I like that idea. Below are close up photos of threesomes from the 12 figures shown in the above group photo.
Rules for WWII skirmish have always been a struggle. I bought Bolt Action, but it doesn't seem very interesting. There must be something out there for us.
I have always loved, and continue to use, Battleground WWII. They do an excellent job of capturing the essence of small unit tactics. (Suppression and maneuver). A bit heavy on effect markers, but nice for less than a platoon per side.
Rules for WWII skirmish have always been a struggle. I bought Bolt Action, but it doesn't seem very interesting. There must be something out there for us.
ReplyDeleteYou'll find a copy of Company Commander in your mailbox. Perhaps, you could give them a look and see if there is anything of interest, therein?
DeleteJake recommends Battleground WWII. Have you tried that?
Yes, we must come up with something...
I haven't tried Battleground, but I have heard good things.
DeleteI have always loved, and continue to use, Battleground WWII. They do an excellent job of capturing the essence of small unit tactics. (Suppression and maneuver). A bit heavy on effect markers, but nice for less than a platoon per side.
ReplyDeleteOh, and nice figures. Very clean detail, and the subdued helmet covers came out very well.
DeleteWould you game for demoing Battleground WWII?
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