tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.comments2023-08-12T12:44:38.142+01:00Ferb's Fighting ForcesFerbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comBlogger722125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-75266625589686037152023-08-12T12:44:38.142+01:002023-08-12T12:44:38.142+01:00Hello nice ppostHello nice ppostKaylee Nashhttps://kayleenash.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-87750220770889459842021-02-08T17:46:32.183+00:002021-02-08T17:46:32.183+00:00This was a good review! I've linked it in our ...This was a good review! I've linked it in our article about the models: <a href="https://alkony.enerla.net/english/the-nexus/miniatures-nexus/miniature-related/miniature-set/plague-gen-3-mutants-ed1-for-deadzone-ed1-from-mantic-games-miniature-set-review" rel="nofollow">Plague Gen 3 Mutants (for Deadzone Ed1) from Mantic Games</a>Kadmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04964943577980342145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-36612233734633358962021-02-08T17:45:41.284+00:002021-02-08T17:45:41.284+00:00This was a useful overview, thank you! I've li...This was a useful overview, thank you! I've linked your post in our article: <a href="https://alkony.enerla.net/english/the-nexus/miniatures-nexus/miniature-related/miniature-set/plague-gen-3-mutants-ed1-for-deadzone-ed1-from-mantic-games-miniature-set-review" rel="nofollow">Plague Gen 3 Mutants (for Deadzone Ed1) from Mantic Games</a>Kadmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04964943577980342145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-25887341737990311252019-07-13T16:38:58.750+01:002019-07-13T16:38:58.750+01:00Good to know. I'm tempted by Sabre Squadron fo...Good to know. I'm tempted by Sabre Squadron for Moderns myself.Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-27815237254237534492019-07-13T16:27:17.296+01:002019-07-13T16:27:17.296+01:00They have a modern version now called 7 days to th...They have a modern version now called 7 days to the river rhine - http://www.greatescapegames.co.uk/seven-days-1.html<br /><br />I’m getting ready to try these again with a scenario to compare FOw, IC, and IABSMItineranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344688763064409885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-67512188626766371602016-10-17T09:26:01.159+01:002016-10-17T09:26:01.159+01:00Glad you found it useful :-)Glad you found it useful :-)Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-39376396351552108492016-10-17T08:59:14.332+01:002016-10-17T08:59:14.332+01:00I recently bought the new Band of Brothers box set...I recently bought the new Band of Brothers box set and the Armoured Fury box as well, however I really want to be patriotic and play British, so also bought the basic British Infantry box with 25 figures. Now as a complete novice in this game and in any WW2 gaming I am clueless on how to build these 25 figures, but after looking at your suggested list for 500 points I am a a bit more confident that I can make good use out of the box, Thanks.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513446072893266464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-73578794512448249792016-05-04T21:57:19.543+01:002016-05-04T21:57:19.543+01:00Glad you found it useful :-)Glad you found it useful :-)Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-15612680690273544082016-05-04T19:59:13.244+01:002016-05-04T19:59:13.244+01:00 Thanks for both the review and the AAR - it helpe... Thanks for both the review and the AAR - it helped me decide whether to buy ......... My copy came today :-)<br />Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-84272539903335918902016-03-04T08:55:20.317+00:002016-03-04T08:55:20.317+00:00Could be, but it still could have been explained b...Could be, but it still could have been explained better.Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-33042045271636325082016-03-04T06:09:31.488+00:002016-03-04T06:09:31.488+00:00Re the shuffling 5" to the side thing, maybe ...Re the shuffling 5" to the side thing, maybe be what it's trying to say is, if a unit shuffles 5" to the left, the rightmost bit will still be within 4" of there the leftmost bit started (since the entire unit is presumably wider than 1").Andreas Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802392912541974977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-68360998089094873572016-02-20T04:34:28.783+00:002016-02-20T04:34:28.783+00:00The reaction fire question you had. You only react...The reaction fire question you had. You only react once a player has activated and stated his intention. You do not have to say anything if he has not reactivated yet. <br /><br />When you react you then state what you are doing and roll but not before the other players activation or reactivation. In other words if a player doesn't do anything to react to you do not need to declare anything.Andrew Frankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847344542341681154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-12089526761006562832015-12-24T16:11:07.798+00:002015-12-24T16:11:07.798+00:00I'm sure you'll have lots of fun playing i...I'm sure you'll have lots of fun playing it.Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-70783089549825933922015-12-24T15:41:29.153+00:002015-12-24T15:41:29.153+00:00My copy arrived last week looking forward to our f...My copy arrived last week looking forward to our first game next weekPete Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449647031966789600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-14142563084300562602015-12-22T22:36:54.353+00:002015-12-22T22:36:54.353+00:00Thanks for the update, I saw that post myself. I&#...Thanks for the update, I saw that post myself. I'm already a member there and posted my comments a couple of weeks ago before there was a dedicated Iron Cross board. The problems I mention are easy to solve and I've house ruled everything I need. To me the only issue is that each turn takes a long time even if you limit 'reacting' time.Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-52372555997782527542015-12-22T22:19:53.578+00:002015-12-22T22:19:53.578+00:00I asked on the Great Escape Forum about LOS rules ...I asked on the Great Escape Forum about LOS rules and in particular Woods. Stuart replied "You know when, in a game, a player says "I'm going to move into the woods but stay far enough back so you can't see me", or, "I'm going to move to the edge of the wall so that I can fire at your guys"? That's the approach we take."<br /><br />"If two enemy are within a section of wood then they can see each other. Obviously apply a scenario rule if you have a gigantic wood!"<br /><br />I suggest you join the forum and ask the questions and Stuart will reply.Pete Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449647031966789600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-26634706645195224492015-12-16T18:27:34.714+00:002015-12-16T18:27:34.714+00:00Thanks Ferb, very useful and a special thanks for ...Thanks Ferb, very useful and a special thanks for the 2am posting. I'll have a look at the forum and maybe try and catch a look through the rulebook at the next shows coming up in the New Year. Some of the mechanisms sound similar to Battlegroup, which I'm quite enjoying and makes for a good alternative to FoW. Everyone is pretty busy with Team Yankee at the moment, so later in the New Year would be good timing to talk about alternative WW2 rules.<br /><br />Thanks again and have a great Christmas.<br /><br />Cheers, AndyAndy Canhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100637417048895507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-89238208251720959472015-12-16T13:59:22.794+00:002015-12-16T13:59:22.794+00:00I have posted on their forum but had no reply yet....I have posted on their forum but had no reply yet.Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-43954812808001796082015-12-16T13:00:13.244+00:002015-12-16T13:00:13.244+00:00Hello, thanks, I have been looking for a set of ru...Hello, thanks, I have been looking for a set of rules like this for some tie.<br />Due to your comments I have bought the rules.<br />Have you thought of putting your concerns on their forum ?<br />xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963538603094438681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-25398058571475584992015-12-16T02:14:40.915+00:002015-12-16T02:14:40.915+00:00As for a modern version of the rules. The basic bo...As for a modern version of the rules. The basic bones of the rules would work but with things like anti tank missiles and helicopters etc I think you would struggle.Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-30561505613579285252015-12-16T02:12:13.552+00:002015-12-16T02:12:13.552+00:00I'll see what I can do Andy.
First off it'...I'll see what I can do Andy.<br />First off it's not even close to being a tournament game like FoW. It's a game to be played with friends who can sort things out when a rules query arises like with LoS.<br />Next I don't think the emphasis on finding a 'killer' list is there because the game is more about resource management and actual tactics than understanding the quirks of the rule system to make the most of your force. <br />But for me the biggest difference is that even after only one game I was thinking about how best to use my units and when to activate which unit, when to push things with multiple activations and when to react to my opponent (all in the same turn) than trying to remember a bunch of rules and work out what I could and couldn't do. (no need for complex flowcharts with thses rules).<br /><br />Hope this answers your questions.(Sorry if this is a bit of a ramble but I'm writing this at 2 am and half asleep)Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-89591805269728709122015-12-15T23:52:14.208+00:002015-12-15T23:52:14.208+00:00Thanks for your insight into these rules. It woul...Thanks for your insight into these rules. It would be interesting to hear how the "feel" of these rules compares to Flames of War, as it would be really useful to have some alternate uses for my 15mm WW2 FoW kit. Also, any views on whether they could be modified for more modern conflicts. I'll wish for the winning lottery numbers for next week while I'm at it, LOL.<br /><br />Cheers, Andy Andy Canhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100637417048895507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-53000190626599178672015-12-15T17:51:32.562+00:002015-12-15T17:51:32.562+00:00I, too, would like to thank you for the walk throu...I, too, would like to thank you for the walk through, appreciate it Ferb.<br /><br />V/R,<br />JackJust Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-64742833815257032602015-12-15T08:23:52.264+00:002015-12-15T08:23:52.264+00:00Glad you found it useful.Glad you found it useful.Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436554756943270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5201864979950066005.post-89741849579428913602015-12-15T07:58:24.422+00:002015-12-15T07:58:24.422+00:00Thanks for your excellent review of these rules I ...Thanks for your excellent review of these rules I was thinking about buying. For me the absent LOS rules are a show-stopper. There is nothing I hate more than the absence of basic concealment rules. As you say, we're talking a few lines of text! Very disappointing.<br /><br />Likewise the building rules.dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669778678182740270noreply@blogger.com