tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post3288359664918708659..comments2023-12-05T21:54:07.306-05:00Comments on BEN'S SOLDIERS: A Hot Afternoon in BaghdadBen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11032912544426547612noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-42869987252870659972012-12-26T10:14:03.344-05:002012-12-26T10:14:03.344-05:00I agree, the reaction part makes it more fun and u...I agree, the reaction part makes it more fun and unpredictable. Also, there are four levels of troop quality: D6, D8, D10 and D12, that way the highest trained troops have a much better chance of passing the reaction. <br />The Rangers sound very cool, have fun with the chocolate chip camo, or would it have been three tone yet? I'm a little fuzzy with the '90s! Ben B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11032912544426547612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-70314462333141893722012-12-25T13:58:41.484-05:002012-12-25T13:58:41.484-05:00OK fair enough. I was using Seek Out, Close With,...OK fair enough. I was using Seek Out, Close With, & Destroy (Modern Disposable Heroes) but I really like the reaction test concept. Prior to that I was playing Modern Crossfire.<br /><br />I will give them a shot in the New Year.<br /><br />Seems to me alot of rules written the last few years (British Grenadier among them) are written that way. More showy than practical or linear so idiots like me can grasp the concepts from the first read.<br /><br />I have quite a few rules to test out and I will place Force on Force on top of the list. <br /><br />By the way, I'm painting up a US Ranger Platoon from Mogadishu along with a bunch of Somali Militia. Should be fun. <br /><br />SteveDisgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-688922020020375662012-12-22T17:50:51.929-05:002012-12-22T17:50:51.929-05:00They are written in a very scatterbrained way. The...They are written in a very scatterbrained way. The basic to remember is that everything is based on a roll of four. <br />Initiative player chooses an action, and if the non-initiative rolls a four or more, they may react, if not they sit out the turn. That is they key element to everything. Just start with that and add the details as you go and it can be great fun. I hope you can get "into" them, I have enjoyed the game!Ben B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11032912544426547612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-74696889971167330662012-12-22T10:19:47.968-05:002012-12-22T10:19:47.968-05:00I have no idea how the hell to play it. The Rules...I have no idea how the hell to play it. The Rules are confusing to me. I would love to play it too. I need to learn how the heck to play...Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-23954125549251612912012-12-21T20:03:14.200-05:002012-12-21T20:03:14.200-05:00Thanks Steven! I have tried to make an effort with...Thanks Steven! I have tried to make an effort with terrain over time off for Christmas, it is so time consuming but worth it! I use Force on Force. It is a very nice set once I learned how to play it, it took several tries but each time is a little more fun.Ben B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11032912544426547612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-21509485566520412462012-12-21T08:31:52.887-05:002012-12-21T08:31:52.887-05:00Ben,
Love the buildings!! What rules do you use? ...Ben,<br />Love the buildings!! What rules do you use? I am curious. Seem like a ton of fun. You're making me want to play a Baghdad or Fallujah game again...<br /><br />SteveDisgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-37390514693963169382012-12-20T07:58:47.919-05:002012-12-20T07:58:47.919-05:00It was one of my few games that turn out that way....It was one of my few games that turn out that way. If the al Quada unit had been able get a good roll and detonate the car bomb when planned probably massive casualties would have resulted in the assault squad, as well as a really tough morale check for all within 10" I believe.Ben B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11032912544426547612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-87845446805832152722012-12-20T07:55:33.363-05:002012-12-20T07:55:33.363-05:00Thanks Pete, it was a fun and quick scenario. I...Thanks Pete, it was a fun and quick scenario. I'm glad you enjoyed it.Ben B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11032912544426547612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-82218273898465596592012-12-19T19:43:23.764-05:002012-12-19T19:43:23.764-05:00Great looking game. Nice to follow the action.
Ch...Great looking game. Nice to follow the action.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Pete.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-891265313604303549.post-68358869068549820112012-12-19T18:29:01.873-05:002012-12-19T18:29:01.873-05:00sounds like a real US raid, no deaths just injurie...sounds like a real US raid, no deaths just injuries. good work Ben and I believe you weren't cheating the dice do seem to go in your favour in solo play games.Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.com