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Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: Dentatus on March 21, 2018, 06:22:31 PM
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Finished moving the game room (mostly) and was finally able to host some miniature carnage in the new war room.
Here are some pictures:
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As always, there's more at: https://stalker7.com/2018/03/21/pix-from-last-nights-game-in-the-new-war-room/
*EDIT*
I'm developing this for Osprey and will post all ZA images and reports here from now on. Thanks.
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Now that the name is settled and the paperwork signed, we're play-testing ZONA ALFA on a regular basis. Gamed the introductory mission last night: The Crossroads at Blyatsk.
https://stalker7.com/zona-alfa/the-crossroads-at-blyatsk/ (https://stalker7.com/zona-alfa/the-crossroads-at-blyatsk/)
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Thanks and enjoy.
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Other Pat is currently running a one-of DnD dungeon crawl for our weekly game night, so the next couple weeks won’t feature many table top photo ops. In the meantime, I managed to get some color on the first of the ZONA ALFA demo figs.
A Military crew with a Guide, a Medic, and a Technician, this is a solid, general purpose team. Lead Adventure figs on 32mm mdf bases.
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That looks great.
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Thanks. Am currently putting color on several cyberpunk characters but the second crew is in the queue. Then come the rats and some zombies.
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Great looking set up and figures.
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I think this is my thing over the retro looking fallout gaming, and the whacky gamma world type setting.
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I loved Fallout but I was so struck by the brooding menace of the STALKER games, I've compared them to everything else ever since. And nothing quite measures up to getting your first Makarov, a hand grenade, and bottle of vodka, and heading out to face a camp full of bandits.
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Been a busy month but I managed to get color on a new crew.
And pictures of some Zone Hostiles.
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More at:
https://stalker7.com/2018/05/26/zona-alfa-crew-2-and-zone-hostiles/
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A ZONA ALFA playtest game last night. Pavel's Boys versus Ivan's Crew in the rusted shadows of Refinery 13.
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As always there's more at STALKER7:
https://stalker7.com/2018/08/08/zona-alfa-refinery-13/
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Neat.
Certainly making use of the TTCombat teddy bear.
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Teddy on the base = Medic. Give the comrades something to hug while the bullet is dug out.
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Interesting AAR, thank you for sharing it!
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Thanks.
I'm pleased with these reinforcements too - Crooked Dice Commandos with Pig Iron heads.
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Liking the X Commando conversions nice work!
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Thanks. Simple head swaps, but those figs have great movement. Perfect for generic reinforcements for a Zone salvage crew.
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Short, straightforward Zone run last Tuesday evening with two small crews angling to salvage a damaged military exo-suit. Bandits were already on site.
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Lesson learned: a UBGL on an AK-74 can be a handy thing to have.
More info as always at: https://stalker7.com/2018/08/18/zona-alfa-bunker-raid/
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Playing Metro 2033 Last Light Redux and wondered if anyone has ideas on miniatures for Watchmen and Librarians. Thanks.
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Quick ZA game Saturday afternoon. Two crews ventured into a deserted town on the Zone's perimeter looking for some quick money.
They traded shots but were mainly focused on salvage. Each cleared a Hots Spot, snagged some loot and bailed before the turn limit. Other Pat was lucky enough to encounter an Anomaly with an Artifact - which was a nice bonus on top of the regular salvage. (too bad he's going to have to hire a new recruit to fill the recent vacancy.)
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More at:
https://stalker7.com/2018/10/21/zona-alfa-khrabrost/
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Great stuff! I haven't played Metro 2033, but based on images it looks like maybe a genestealer would work as a base for a watchman with a little work?
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Very interesting thread and blog. Great figures and Terrain.
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Thanks, Tungdil. Glad you like it.
Great stuff! I haven't played Metro 2033, but based on images it looks like maybe a genestealer would work as a base for a watchman with a little work?
Thanks. I used a Khorne demon and a 'stealer head to make a bloodsucker, similar to the ones in Stalker. The metro 2033 watchmen are dog... things, so 4-legged would be better. I was looking at GW's Fell Wargs. Maybe.
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Thanks, Tungdil. Glad you like it.
Thanks. I used a Khorne demon and a 'stealer head to make a bloodsucker, similar to the ones in Stalker. The metro 2033 watchmen are dog... things, so 4-legged would be better. I was looking at GW's Fell Wargs. Maybe.
Oops. I was going off of this thread by the character modeler: Metro Last Light Models (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?178722-METRO-Last-Light-characters). I guess thats what I get for not looking at in game shots. lol
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The metro 2033 watchmen are dog... things, so 4-legged would be better. I was looking at GW's Fell Wargs. Maybe.
Maybe have a look at gamezone's chaos hounds/dogs. But they have mutations (2 heads or bone spikes).
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I'll have a look, thanks. Gamezone still in business? I run across them on eBay occasionally and they always seem to be on clearance.
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Glad to see that the game development continues! Game concept looks better and better with each report posted.
Thank you for posting comparison pictures of SASM minis with LAF stalkers. I was looking to add a few SASM minis to my collection myself but was not sure how good they will scale up with LAF ones.
BTW If you ever will need additional game testers I'm definitely interested in such task and we have a good collection of terrain, minis and pretty big pool of interested players to choose from. :)
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Gamezone still in business? I run across them on eBay occasionally and they always seem to be on clearance.
I don't know. But theres the chance to get the minis via retailers or online Shops.
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Thanks, Nimrod. I'll definitely keep your offer in mind as the project nears the finish line.
The SASM figs are smaller. I bumped them up on the bases a bit and figured it looked acceptable for regular grunts. Someone on FB pointed me to Warhansa Miniatures but the current Moderns/Mercs are similar size. Now there are older Warhansa figs out there, but they're no longer in production. Shame.
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Were Warhansa the folks who had Igor's other modern Post-Apocalyptic sculpts? I'd looked at those for modern games, though found the poses a bit too dramatic for some "proper" wargaming. That and the guns are in more of his Lead Adventure style - either chunky, or fictional looking.
Since Igor worked on the War in Chechnya Kickstarter he's gone for more realistic proportions, presumably either due to that's where that current genre's going, or the company's request. At the same time he'd been working for SASM, and I can imagine that was a similar requirement for their range.
I've so far found that his figure's are on the average end of modern 28mm with height and proportions. Though there's a bit of variety with those particular DNR figures, with some being taller or shorter (as real humans are I suppose). SASM's 3D printed master ranges tend to be taller, though that's perhaps due to them needing to be compatible with their 1/50th scale vehicles (which Igor's range look a bit titchier besides).
Those modern Ukrainians are great for this setting, and I'd recommend maybe buying some of the new Americans in Middle Eastern clothing (not the whole range, just some are wearing cloaks and baseball caps which look a bit more Post-Apocalyptic). Though similarly Empress' SAS figures could work as well, even if they're a bit under dressed.
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Ooh; finally, a not-S.T.A.L.K.E.R. miniature game!
Of course it can be gamed with pretty much any skirmish game, with some weird effects tacked on, but a dedicated set of rules is always nice.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is one of my favorite game series, and I've been thinking about getting myself a small range of miniatures to be able to tabletop game the setting. However, never to the extent that Wyrmalla ever has of course.
So I'll be eagerly awaiting what you come up with; I'm liking what I'm seeing so far... 8)
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Youknow as far as modern Eastern European Post-Apocalyptic settings I'd be interested in seeing something based on Escape from Tarkov. Where most of the fighters are outfitted with modern equipment rather than sci-fi stuff, and there's not much supernatural content. Though of course realistically the figures would just be modern miniatures, or more ragtag models like these SASM Separatists.
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Thing is, I really like the chunky stylized character of the Last Project figs and was hoping to find similar sculpts. I contacted Warhansa directly this morning and they graciously responded and explained that the current figs are more in line with Perry or Warlord. Which is cool, but I already have SASM and a batch of the Chechen Wars stuff.
I've seen some Escape from Tarkov videos and they looked very cool, but am focused on baking that STALKER aesthetic into ZONA ALFA, so the hint of supernatural (mutants, anomalies, artifacts) is present with the salvaging and combat.
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Thing is, I really like the chunky stylized character of the Last Project figs and was hoping to find similar sculpts. I contacted Warhansa directly this morning and they graciously responded and explained that the current figs are more in line with Perry or Warlord. Which is cool, but I already have SASM and a batch of the Chechen Wars stuff.
I've seen some Escape from Tarkov videos and they looked very cool, but am focused on baking that STALKER aesthetic into ZONA ALFA, so the hint of supernatural (mutants, anomalies, artifacts) is present with the salvaging and combat.
I recently picked up their modern medics, lovely crisp casts but as said they are more SASM and tiny terrain size wise which isn't a bad thing for me. Wonder if pigeon may be closer to the LAM minis in size
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Sorry... Pigeon?
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Wait, Pig Iron? They are, but I want AKs.
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Sorry... Pigeon?
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Wait, Pig Iron?
;D yep bleeding predictive text
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It looks like Igor used the guns he sculpted for the Chechen line for his newer Warhansa sculpts. Huh, I may pick some of those up. I didn't like the older set as the guns looked a bit home made, and the proportions were off.
Those would fit in well enough with the more rag tag style the Ukrainian sculpts have compared to the Russian VDV he did for the Chechens (and despite being Post-Apocalyptic styled, be fairly suitable for modern conflicts...).
Igor's currently sculpting a load of stuff for SASM, primarily niche lines. SASM had shown off some African tribesmen, along with mercenaries recently which would do for post-apocalyptic settings, though his more professional looking fighters may be the most suitable for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. like settings (even if there was that one book set in a Zone in Afghanistan).
Edit: And yeah, Pig Iron's scaled for Warhammer, so would work well with Lead Adventure. If you're into sci-fi guns that is (their hooded mutant line's fun).
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LAM, SASM, Pig Iron
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On the subject of scale (with Igor's stuff being the Chechens in this case):
Spectre Miniatures Militia/ SASM Polish GROM / Eureka Soviet / SASM Navy SEAL / Empress Universal Modern / Kickstarter Chechen
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Empress Universal Modern / Kickstarter Chechen / Wargames Factory Spec Ops/ SASM / Kickstarter Chechen / Eureka Soviet
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SASM's recent Alpha Spetnaz would be perfect for Zone Enforcement troops - standardized equipment, uniform appearance, ultra modern.
I have converted Assault Group figs as well and they fit size-wise too. I just get a kick out of the character Igor sculpts into his figs.
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That's something which I've said to the owner of SASM before. Compared to his competitors, Igor's sculpts have much more character and detail. For instance the Spectre figures typically lack all the extra pouches and gubbins - which may be more realistic to an extent (though the modern fighters I've seen tend to have loads of gear), but as a wargaming piece they're not to my taste. I suppose his style fits more Skirmish style games where there's more individuality at play.
The 3D sculpts by SASM are more in line with Spectre's in their lack of extra gear. Odd in that Spectre's are traditionally sculpted, but they may be going for a certain look (realism being key). Regardless, Spectre also do some Spetsnaz who would fit in with modern survivors if you give them head swaps (I replaced them with ballistic masks by Empress and they look fair, though you could give them bare heads / hats / etc and do them up in random camo schemes, or buy Empress's gas mask set and have them being some proper military in a contaminated environment. I need to find a scenario to do something similar at some stage. I believe the Soviets had a dedicated hazardous environment camo at one point).
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I've had my eye on SASM's Alpha Spetsnatz. The painting queue is backlogged as it is tho, so they'll have to wait. Looking at those comparison shots, I also realize I'd forgotten about Empress Universal Moderns.
I wonder If I can purchase extra packs and pouches somewhere.
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Eureka does extra pouches which should work http://www.eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_150_849&products_id=11317
Empress has a couple of packs of US and Brit stowage that includes packs and various useful bits and pieces http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart34.htm
I'm also considering Eureka's NBC Soviets as size should be similar to LAM (older sculpts).
Hope this helps.
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If you want Hazmat, there is always the Hasslefree Hazmat team:
https://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=hazmat-team-alpha~hfa062&category=modern-%26%0D%0Apost%252dapoc~modern-adventurers (https://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=hazmat-team-alpha~hfa062&category=modern-%26%0D%0Apost%252dapoc~modern-adventurers)
Though they are a ed with G36s.
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SASM have a whole range of stowage too, and Empress sell HLBS' packs (however half of the bits are too large in both the sets they sell, as they're meant for vehicles). Though I'd imagine that Warlord's pouches which come with their WWII sets are easy enough to come by.
Eureka's Soviets in NBC suits are more like 25mm from experience. As do some of their Afghanistan Soviets come in closer to that scale oddly too (others are taller). Similar to Empress's Red Star Chechen range - where the older sculpts are smaller. Those would work for this setting too though.
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I have some Eureka Soviets. They're nice but definitely on the smaller side. Those are Pig Iron gasmask heads.
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Very cool! Have really enjoyed this thread!
Terry
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Aye, you can see in those scale pictures I posted that the newer manufacturers: Empress, SASM & SASM have been erring on the larger end "28mm". I suppose that's perhaps why the older companies (and their relatively older ranges, I mean we're talking a few years with those Eureka figures) used 1/56th scale vehicles, and the new guys do 1/50th. ...At least then we're not then seeing 25mm models being used with 1/50th scale vehicles so much. :P
There's a few sources out there for old Soviet gas masks, and Empress do their newest ones, but I've had to sculpt the later Cold War period stuff in use myself. I can see you've gone mostly for those Pig Iron ones (and Lead Adventure have a similar set), though I've found they suit fictional settings more, and they are heroic scale. So perfectly suitable for pulp I suppose, like your own setting. ...I'd just like some realistic head swaps available, even if I'll probably never have a scenario to actually use them in. :)
Right now, if you're doing a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. style setting, Igor's sculpts through Tiny Terrain Models, SASM and Warhansa (and even Lead Adventure, if you're fine with the proportions, I mean they did use to be the defacto option) seem to cover most of your needs. Those Chechen rebels would be great for the lower tier scavengers out their, only equipped with a trench coat and grandad's shotgun.
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Those comparison shots were perfect, thanks. I do want the figs to be on the larger side and as for 'realism v pulpy fictional', I'm definitely leaning toward Igor's stuff - which I already have enough of. (so no justifying another order from SASM or Empress....) Oh well.
Symbaroum is on the schedule for tonight's game. After that, we'll be forming crews and heading back into the Zone for more extensive play tests. So there's more Zona Alfa on the way.
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I really like this thread. It's cool stuff and to see the LA Post-Apoc minis in action is cool, too.
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Another game to test the squad composition rules.
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More at:
https://stalker7.com/2018/11/07/zona-alfa-test-game/
Thanks
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Very interesting. Like your figures and Terrain very much. Thanks for sharing.
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Lovely looking stuff, attached to a cool setting and with rules to boot.
Would you mind PMing me to talk about featuring 'the story so far' in a magazine?
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Interesting AAR, as usual! I Like these terrain additions to the table with Mi-24 being my favorite. :)
Not sure about current squad composition ideas as IMHO big squads of 9 men strong is a bit too much taking into account whole Zone idea where small teams of stalkers trying to get rich finding all of these artifacts and other useful stuff.
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It was only a test game about squad composition and they tested extremes like the squad with 9 green stalkers or the squad with 3 veterans. In a real game i think they would use a mix of maybe 2 vets, 1 or 2 hardened and maybe 1 green stalker. I think squads of 4-5 men should work quite well. But of course i don't know the rules yet.
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It was only a test game about squad composition and they tested extremes like the squad with 9 green stalkers or the squad with 3 veterans. In a real game i think they would use a mix of maybe 2 vets, 1 or 2 hardened and maybe 1 green stalker. I think squads of 4-5 men should work quite well. But of course i don't know the rules yet.
What he said...
Given that squads are built by 'Actions/Turn' and crews can be composed anyway the players want, we wanted to see if either extreme had an inherent advantage. And yes, the game confirmed my suspicion that a mixed Quality unit was the best route to go. End of the day, players do have the freedom to make larger squads of lesser-quality troops.
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Large ZONA ALFA game Saturday afternoon. Four of us battling over supplies in an old factory.
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Another fun day of salvage and survival in the Exclusion Zone... It's coming together nicely, comrade.
As always, there's more at: https://stalker7.com/2019/01/21/zona-alfa-the-factory-at-dobryanka/
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Superb looking set-up as always.
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Thanks man.
I host our group so I have the benefit of being able to tidy up all the soda cans, chits, papers, and pretzel bowls, and take pictures a day or two after the actual game. Less clutter and more light make it a lot easier.
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Thank you for sharing this AAR! Inspirational game as always.
Now I feel a sudden urge to goad a few friends to a game of stalker in our club as well. :)
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Inspired me to get some LA figs I was thinking of. Thanks.
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Glad I could
enable help. ;)
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Finally managed to carve out some hobby time and among other things, took some photos of a couple ZONA ALFA characters: Zone Guide Yuri Bonyev, the mysterious 'Marked One' and a Bloodsucker.
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Oh and I found this the other night:
https://www.amazon.com/Zona-Alfa-Survival-Exclusion-Wargames/dp/1472835697/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=262SLNLWEG2A6&keywords=zona+alfa+salvage+and+survival+in+the+exclusion+zone&qid=1557577438&s=gateway&sprefix=zona+a%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
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Some how I have missed this post.
Had a great time reading and enjoyed it all.
I have not had my LAM figures out to play for ages.
That will change. ;D
Look forward to Zona Alfa when it comes out.
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Nice looking rulebook cover! It is good to see the game closes to it's imminnent release. :)
I especially like the look of the first character, and bloodsucker looks convincingly menacing for his role too.
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Added Zona Alpha to my xmas wishlist. Well... my birthday wishlist. I suppose this is one place where having a birthday mid-January is beneficial!
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https://www.amazon.com/Zona-Alfa-Survival-Exclusion-Wargames/dp/1472835697/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=262SLNLWEG2A6&keywords=zona+alfa+salvage+and+survival+in+the+exclusion+zone&qid=1557577438&s=gateway&sprefix=zona+a%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
It's like an artifact; so close, yet so far away...
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Love that first figure - is that a LAM mini with a Pig Iron head by any chance? I think I have both but had not thought of combining them. Looks ace.
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Yes, that's exactly what it is. He's my team leader/crew boss and I thought it worked nicely.
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Yes, that's exactly what it is. He's my team leader/crew boss and I thought it worked nicely.
Consider that idea well and truly stolen. ;) ;)
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:o Cool terrain, the painting and how it is put together is awesome.
Where did you get the miniatures?
I meanwhile finished my postapocacy pc case - so yesterday has been the first ignition, unfortunately the screen remained pitch black :?
Cheers LBS ;)
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Thanks.
Most of the miniatures are from here, Lead Adventure's 'Last Project' line. Others are minor mods of various ranges, including modern Soviet/Russians. In fact, I've got a small order of eBay bitz and Assault Group figs on the way right now.
And I take it you're building a computer?
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Raid on Refinery Number 3
Large ZONA ALFA game last Friday night as a handful of the Cape Cod Wargame Commission met for Chinese take out and a quick salvage run into the Exclusion Zone. Other Pat managed to break away from baby duty to join Max, John, myself, and a visitor from Virginia, Drew K for a few hours.
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Three Hot Spots with salvage. (I use dummy 7.62 rounds to mark the objectives.) Two commanders with three squads per side. Each squad was comprised of a Veteran Leader and two Hardened Troopers, with RPK and Sniper specialists in the mix.
We set a 6 Turn Limit and this being a demo game, the unit compositions were identical. The Zone Hostiles pre-determined also: Rats, Zombies and a Blood Sucker.
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Turns One and Two unfolded in a very straightforward manner; each side advanced across a wide front with squads homing in on the objective areas dead ahead. The chatter of AK’s echoed across the deserted base as squads traded fire.
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Along with the rifle rounds, Max and Drew threw bolts to trigger the Hots Spots. The intention was to have the Zone Hostiles spawn closer to Other Pat and John’s crews to keep them busy while they rushed in and claimed the loot. A good plan that only half worked.
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On one side, Rodents of Unusual Size popped out from behind a dumpster on the wrong side of the concrete wall and headed straight for Drew’s squad leader. Oops. Bad throw, comrade.
Meanwhile in the refinery a pack of Zombies lurched out of the shadow of an oil tank and began shuffling toward Other Pat’s crew. Fortunately for him, his trooper had remembered to bring grenades.
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A sweet underhand lob nabbed all four of the zombies but while Other Pat and John dealt with the undead, ( and a lucky burst of AK fire) Drew and Max scrambled in and claimed the salvage. Eyes on the prize, gentlemen.
That was the turning point. With the hour getting late and two out of three objectives claimed, everyone decided to call it quits for the night. Good game all around.
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Many thanks to Other Pat’s wife and newborn daughter who let us borrow him for the evening, to John and Max for gaming twice in one week. (oh, the sacrifice!) and Drew K for spending precious vacation time to hang out, roll dice, and push toy soldiers around the table.
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More info and pictures at: https://stalker7.com/2019/08/12/zona-alfa-refinery-number-3/
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Patrick,
What is the current ETA for the arrival of Zona Alfa?
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Hi Nick,
According to Amazon, the release date is Jan 2020.
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Ah, okay I think I can hold on until then. :)
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I appreciate your patience, comrade.
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Some Zona Alfa work; minor mods to make distinct figs for Yuri's crew.
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More photos at: https://stalker7.com/2019/09/09/zona-alfa-yuris-crew/
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Nice work on Uri's crew. They look like neither Scientists nor Accountants. :)
As to figures overall, since I play mostly solo or with one other gamer, I find that I have enough figures to choose from sticking with the LA models. I'm not keen on mixing manufacturers.
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I think you mentioned it in another thread, but where are the dog creatures from?
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Dog creatures? You mean the ones in pairs on the larger base? If so, those are Malifaux Corrupted Hounds.
(The Malifaux concept and range is pretty fascinating. Not sure about a table top wargame with no dice tho...)
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Yep, those are the ones.
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Not to sound like an ass, but what seperates this from This Is Not A Test ? Beyond the STALKER theme compared to TINATs Fallout theme ?
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Good question. Can't answer tho - I don't know anything about 'This is Not a Test'.
Guess I'll have to wait to hear what people think when ZA released in January.
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Not to sound like an ass, but what seperates this from This Is Not A Test ? Beyond the STALKER theme compared to TINATs Fallout theme ?
Sounds like you should buy ZA and provide a thoughtful review and comparison of the two rule sets ;)
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It is a fair question. I just don't know TNT well enough to answer. Or Across the Dead Earth, Last Days, Wasteland Warriors, etc.
On a larger scale, what separates one rules set from another? Theme? Scale of battle? Level of detail? Degree of realism? Game mechanics? Dice types? How many ways are there to game with toy soldiers?
Not like I reinvented the wheel or came up with some ingenious new mechanism. Zona Alfa is a pretty simple game that leans into the STALKER/METRO 2033 aesthetic.
From my perspective, it's a privilege to be able to make something and contribute. Some folks will like it. Some won't. Hopefully enough will that Osprey will recover their investment and make money. And people will still be playing and enjoying ZA in the future.
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Just to chime in here, I think that what I’m really excited bout is how you have presented the back drop, background, flavor of the setting. I enjoy getting rulesets not just or specifically for the mechanics but for the lore that will allow me to let my imagination run amok in these fantastical places and put my miniatures on the table with the scenery and play. ZA is as different from TNT as it is from 40K to me. So I look forward to getting a copy and trying it out.
My 2 cents
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Received an advance copy in the mail yesterday. I knew it was happening but taking it out of the envelope was pretty epic.
Still slated for a Jan 2020 release, so there's plenty of time to paint up your STALKER crews.
Have an excellent day, comrades.
https://www.amazon.com/Zona-Alfa-Survival-Exclusion-Wargames/dp/1472835697/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=zona+alfa&qid=1573131181&sr=8-1JY
Some STALKER stories to put you in the mood:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07812SJGY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i5
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TY2YCJQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i6
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And here at Wargames Illustrated, we got our advance copy as well, which will be given the flipthrough treatment next week.
Well done sir, I see a lot of different types of ruleset but this is one I'd happily play, simple but effective approach, nice rules system, great use of background and all in 64 pages!
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Thanks very much. That was the idea.
I hope my fellow STALKERS find it useful on their trips into the Zone.
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Great to see that the ZONE is so close to being released into the unsuspecting world! :)
I Will definitely buy this one when it hits Wargame Vault as pdf!
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Does Osprey release things on WGV?
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Does Osprey release things on WGV?
I got an impression that all of them wargaming titles are showing on WGV sooner or later.
Also they usually sell pdf's through Osprey's own site but it has an interface looking as it goes straight from 80's of the century past which makes me very reluctant to buy pdf's from them.
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Looks like Amazon will have it for Kindle - it that helps.
Regardless, between Chris C's editing and Sam Lamont's art, they turned my scribbled notes into a good looking rule book.
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I got an impression that all of them wargaming titles are showing on WGV sooner or later.
Also they usually sell pdf's through Osprey's own site but it has an interface looking as it goes straight from 80's of the century past which makes me very reluctant to buy pdf's from them.
While I prefer to have everything in one place (i.e. WV) I've purchased a few PDFs on Osprey website because their 25% off when you buy both PDF and physical. I experienced no technical issue.
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I am looking forward to Zona Alfa quite a bit!
Can you give us some description of how Hot Spots and throwing bolts work in the game?
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The short answer is that Hot Spots (and the mission's Objective) are Risk/Reward locations. Typically centered on a scenic item, (a radio tower, an abandoned vehicle, a stack of crates...) they contain valuable salvage and occasionally Anomalies/Artifacts. Getting close also causes Zone Hostiles to spawn who will attack the nearest player models in LOS.
These locations/the spawning can also be triggered by tossing a bolt into that reaction radius. (same rules as throwing a grenade) This is handy if your opponent happens to be in the open as the hostiles will spawn and attack them instead of you. (assuming you were in cover)
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Sounds like a fun twist and of course perfectly thematic.
I have begun to gather my forces ...
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For you Wargames Illustrated Prime members:
https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/zona-alfa/
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marketing behind a paywall has never made sense to me
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Me neither. But that's not my call. (I'm not a WI Prime member either)
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Inspired me to get some LA figs I was thinking of. Thanks.
Me too. :)
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LOL same here. I have held off for years but this was the final straw.
Plus, excitement for Zona Alfa finally motivated me to read Roadside Picnic!
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LOL same here. I have held off for years but this was the final straw.
Me too. Also. :)
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Really looking forward to this but I'm going to be different - I'm actually looking to use a US setting (per Roadside Picnic), mainly as most of my collection of minis lends itself better to hot climes. I'll start a thread for STALKER: New Mexico when I dig out some minis.... (going to use Los Alamos instead of Chernobyl as the centrepiece/deus ex machina).
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I have also been toying with doing a Southwest Apocalypse, although in my case not really "Zona Alfalfa" so much as a hot weather zombie outbreak loosely inspired by (the beginning of) Resident Evil 5. But anyhow, I have been eyeing Sarissa's South of the Border range for this purpose:
https://sarissa-precision.com/collections/south-of-the-border-28mm
May fit what you're thinking, too, Cypher226
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In terms of the Zona Alfa flip through, it goes out to paying members first, then is on general release a week or so afterwards.
Have you seen it yet Denatus? If not, I can arrange for a 'free to view' link that you can do with as you wish.
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Thanks Grimjack but I'll wait. Then cross post the heck out of it.
One of the reasons the game is titled Zona Alfa was to hint while the Eastern European area was the first or primary affected region, it wasn't the only one. (And Zona Perestrelki was too long and too Slavic.)
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I'm backing away from the Sarissa Precision site now and hiding my wallet. *yikes* I could drop a $100 in an eye blink on buildings I "need" for a demo board.
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@Manchu - yes, very much so. I keep eyeing the cantina and mission church... :D
@Dentatus - the TTcombat offerings are a bit more pocket-friendly :D ;D
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I'm backing away from the Sarissa Precision site now and hiding my wallet. *yikes* I could drop a $100 in an eye blink on buildings I "need" for a demo board.
How do you like the new Russian buidlings?
Word to the wise regarding Sarissa: the greyboard is truly awful. The MDF parts of the kits are great but that greyboard, sheesh.
Zona Alfa is a great name for the game. It clearly implies there are other zones, as intended. I just hope Cypher can get some use out of the name Zona Alfalfa for his New Mexico campaign LOL!
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Sarissa's Russian buildings remind me of the starting village in Shadow of Chernobyl. Call of Pripyat feels more commercial and light industrial.
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Zona Alfalfa lol
I like that!
Manchu - which buildings have you built with grey board? I built one of the brownstones and a factory unit and thought it was OK on them, if a bit flimsy, and not really great for resting an inner floor on (the factory unit)!
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Well, this is cool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK4s6uKUE7E&feature=share
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Superb layout and nice illustrations! Can't wait to get my hands on that book. :)
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Osprey did great job, Sam's illustrations were right on, and LAM was kind enough to provide some very cool photos. (wish they were bigger)
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Must buy for me, been dabbling with STALKER in 20mm for years now, have so much Soviet oriented scenery for it. Just need more Stalkers....
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Speaking of STALKER miniatures, here's a post on my attempts at Zone crews through the years.
https://stalker7.com/2019/11/20/zona-alfa-crews/
Some photos:
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Thanks for looking.
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The book looks excellent, the artwork sets the tone perfectly, and is very nice to boot!
Looking forward to this immensely.
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Speaking about conversions..
Can you please tell your opinion about possibility to use Empress miniatures gasmask Russian heads with LAM bodies?
I don't have any Empress miniatures minis in my collection and so can only guess how well will they scale with LAM.
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"Empress Minis gasmask heads on LAM bodies - - "
I don't own a lot of Empress Minis but the LAM figs are chunkier and larger than the handful I do have. The EM figs are nice, don't get me wrong, but the Pig Iron Productions spare heads seem a better fit for LAM.
That said, I think EM heads would work with Eureka figs or Spectre. Or perhaps The Assault Group as well.
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Look into the Tiny Terrain Chechen War range. Igor K's sculpts but smaller than LAM. That might be a good fit too.
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Thank you for your explanations!
I'll look into Tiny Terrain and footsore minis sculpted by Igor, to add a bit of variety to my post apoc collection.
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Two new recruits.
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So nine more weeks to go. I have reminder on my calendar to collect it after work. Hopefully I'll have a few more figures by then too :D
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Recruit now, comrade. Take advantage of the vodka-fueled holiday cheer and the Black Friday sales from the arms and armor dealers at The Stalls.
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New recruits and some comparison shots for those who are interested in reinforcing their crews. Thanks for looking.
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More at:
https://stalker7.com/2019/12/16/new-recruits-and-comparison-shots/
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Blog post on development and game play for those who are interested. Thanks.
https://stalker7.com/2019/12/22/in-the-zone/
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great content!
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thank you.
and Merry Christmas.
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Quick discussion about miniatures for Zona Alfa squads and starting crews for your Exclusion Zone excursions.
https://stalker7.com/2019/12/29/ushanka-security/
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So my question is about weapon load outs when I go to choose my crew is there a lot of possible weapons I can choose from? I have my book on preorder but would like to make a few crews ahead of time so I can be playing asap. Would like to have minitures with correct guns and equipment.
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There are weapon categories: Pistol, SMG, Shotgun, Assault Rifle, Battle Rifle, Squad Support LMG, Sniper Rifles, Rocket Launchers. ZA doesn't differentiate between types within those categories.
Troops are recruited with your choice of Melee weapon, Ranged Weapon, and 2 grenades. Body Armor and Equipment varies by quality level.
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Thanks that actually helps alot in my buying of minis and bits for coversions. Also does base size matter it looks like your guys are on 32s is this a standard size?
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No basing rules. I find 32mm easier to handle and has space for scenic details.
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Quick overview of Zone Hostiles at the S7 Blog. They're sort of an 'equal opportunity, third-party enemy' that spawns at critical locations and mission objectives. Not specific, you can use whatever you have. (or want to buy)
"I needed to buy these. They're for the game."
https://stalker7.com/2020/01/04/zone-hostiles/
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Great pics.
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Thank you. I'm slowly getting better at it and manage to get decent shots sometimes.
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An early review at Bloodbeard's Garage. (a nice one, too)
https://bloodbeard.blogspot.com/2020/01/review-zona-alfa.html
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I was happy to see this coming to Osprey. I look forward to adding it to my collection of Osprey Wargaming Series- Blue Books!
I am intrigued by the Solo-play rules.
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Always found the current post-apocalyptic offerings veer too Mad Max/Fallout for my taste - so I'm watching this one with keen interest. Some day I'll do a set up for the Moscow metro. :)
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Metro tunnels, tracks, and stations would make for a great table.
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Some really great stuff, the figures and table look really good.
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Thank you. Fun with a high coolness quotient is what works for me.
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I'm listening to the first book, Metro 2033, on Audible at the moment - SO atmospheric, although the narrator's faux Russian accent is a bit hard to take at times!
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Audiobooks are tough. I had "A Prayer to Saint Strelok" turned into one and listening to the auditions was brutal.
Even tho I specified 'no accents. focus on the tone of the story', 7 out of 10 tried to act/dramatize their way through it with terrible, distracting effect. Others sounded like perky newscasters reporting the weather. Utter detachment/incomprehension of what they were reading. In the end, I went with a college-age kid with extensive theater experience.
He did well, BTW.
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Audiobooks are tough. I had "A Prayer to Saint Strelok" turned into one and listening to the auditions was brutal.
Even tho I specified 'no accents. focus on the tone of the story', 7 out of 10 tried to act/dramatize their way through it with terrible, distracting effect. Others sounded like perky newscasters reporting the weather. Utter detachment/incomprehension of what they were reading. In the end, I went with a college-age kid with extensive theater experience.
He did well, BTW.
Reading that- this is the first thing that came to mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wB0OkcCps8
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That's about right. lol
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Bat Rep from past weekend's small game at the S7 blog.
https://stalker7.com/2020/01/10/skirmish-at-the-luhansk-bunker/
teaser pix:
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Is that bunker made from a electrical outlet box?
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yes. I've made several over the years. Two are still around:
https://stalker7.com/2015/02/27/bunkers-for-sho3box/
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Oh and some not-Snorks and another Bloodsucker. Not quite finished but good enough for pictures.
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Cool stuff! Interesting colour choice for the blood-sucker. :)
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I received an early copy of this game It's really well done. It remains simple but has tactical depth. You can also play it solo if you want to. I'm always curious about that. This one works as a solo game or a competitive game. Low model count, a true skirmish size.
A lot is packed into the 64 pages, which is impressive. Many of Osprey's games spend too much time rehashing familiar rules from other rule sets. This does not. I recommend it for anyone who likes modern or near-future skirmish and, of course, for any post-apocalypse fans. I'm a professional designer myself, so I'm fairly critical. This passes the smell test. Buy it.
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For any interested parties, there's a bit more info on the game at OnTableTop.
https://www.beastsofwar.com/featured/qa-zona-alfa-creator-patrick-todoroff/
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Got my copy of Zona Alfa yesterday. Is there a QRS or downloadable Crew Roster available anywhere?
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From what I understand, Osprey will post them on their site after the release.
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Got my copy this morning. I'll keep an eye out for the QRS. Always handy to have around.
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Another Bat Rep at Osprey's blog. One of the intro missions:
https://ospreypublishing.com/blog/guest_blog_zona_alfa_2/
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Interesting read, I will look out for the rules (and the solo rules).
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I did notice the TPz Fuchs standing in for a BTR80
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Local arms dealer ran a sale on Fuchs last month, sold so many it's hard to keep track. Nations, corporations, private security companies, an investing consortium, organized crime... you never know who will show up in the Zone.
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Local arms dealer ran a sale on Fuchs last month, sold so many it's hard to keep track. Nations, corporations, private security companies, an investing consortium, organized crime... you never know who will show up in the Zone.
Maybe it is an ex- British Army one: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TPz_Fuchs#Operators_and_export_sales (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TPz_Fuchs#Operators_and_export_sales)
Eminently suitable for use there.
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I´m going to use a T-62...
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I´m going to use a T-62...
I have a BTR80 somewhere....
http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.com/2017/07/empress-28mm-btr-80-apc-wip.html (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.com/2017/07/empress-28mm-btr-80-apc-wip.html)
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I'll probably use one of my Empress MRAPs for Zona Alfalfa ;D
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MRAP Low Rider?
https://youtu.be/Alyx4QeRRdg
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@Dentatus well, at the moment it is, the one I'm planning tto use for New Mexico's got no wheels ;D
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Bought the .pdf today (will buy a hard copy once one reaches my LGS).
I like what I see! I kept going through looking for the gigantic list of points and options and the single page of: "here's 3 options - sort it out" is simplicity itself. I like. :)
For an Osprey book infamous for page limits you do seem to have packed a ton of information in.
Now if only there were some figures that'd be perfect for this book. There's a company with lead in the title... I just can't quite remember it... :P
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Thanks. I tried to trim the fat, keep it simple, and stay focused.
Good luck finding those miniatures. The struggle is real and I feel your pain. ;)
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Got my book and figures today. Haven't opened it yet. Planning to open her up and give her a read this weekend!
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Had our first game the other night.
Lots of fun to be had. The main lesson learnt was that no matter how good your troops, stick to cover - especially when outnumbered! ;)
Not wanting to derail the thread, there's a write up of sort here - https://nozzawargaming.blogspot.com/2020/01/first-game-of-zone-alfa.html (https://nozzawargaming.blogspot.com/2020/01/first-game-of-zone-alfa.html)
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Nice. Thanks for the write up.
Sorry about your Merc crew too. Bring smoke grenades next time.
There is a QRS and a Tactic Primer at the Stalker7 FB Group. (if you're on FB, willing to put up with FB)
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Ran a terrain contest for ZA's release over at the FB Group. Some entries:
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one of the prizes:
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Thanks for looking.
More pictures and info at:
https://stalker7.com/2020/02/04/zone-findings/
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Where did you get the big guy holding the sign?
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The Zombie? Warlord Games. Project Z, I think.
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Just ordered two copies of the book for myself and a mate.
As a traditional historical wargamer this is a new departure for me. I have a lot of ruined buildings from my WW1 games. Zona Alfa just seems a fun low commitment game to try. I also wondered if it could be adapted as a WW1 trench raiding game if say there is a ruined town between the lines? Seen 1917 twice now so you can see where I got that idea from! lol
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Thanks. Let me know if I can help or if you have any questions.
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Tough deliberations among the judges but the Contest winners were announced today.
Third Place: Sludge Tank
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Second Place: Warning Sign
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First Place: Stalker Shelter
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Solid entries all around. Well done.
More info and pictures at:
https://stalker7.com/2020/02/15/zona-alfa-terrain-contest/
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Beautiful work!
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Great looking models. Lots of eye candy.
I have been a fan of Stalker and metro for a while. So I couldn’t resist getting the rules and like what I see. Now all I have to do is crack out my Stalker/Metro inspired minis and get a game in.
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Excellent. Let me know if you have any questions.
You on Facebook? If so, join the Stalker7 Group. I'll approve your request.
Lots of activity, content, inspiration there.
And answered questions.
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What modifications would be necessary to play this with 20mm character models?
I’ve been working with 20mm post apoc figs lately and would love to try skirmish with the same models via ZA if possible.
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20mm? I'd play it as is, straight out of the book, on a 3 x 3 area. You want to scale the measurements down accordingly, be my guest.
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20mm? I'd play it as is, straight out of the book, on a 3 x 3 area. You want to scale the measurements down accordingly, be my guest.
Well then, I’ll look forward to engaging Zone Hostiles in a southwestern US exclusion zone. Roswell, NM but set the visitation in the 90s? Area 51 after a power failure and shutdown?
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Well then, I’ll look forward to engaging Zone Hostiles in a southwestern US exclusion zone. Roswell, NM but set the visitation in the 90s? Area 51 after a power failure and shutdown?
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Hey Jack,
Truck is Matchbox/Hot Wheels. Where the weapons come from?
Where is the gun total bug killer from?
Grimm
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The weapons on the Hot Wheel car are from the Implements of Carnage gun sprue from Northstar. The figure is a classic Citadel Street Warrior from the old Dark Future line.
I think I’m going to do ZA in two settings. 20mm Southwest US with Citadel Street Warriors and 28mm Eastern European proper with foundry Street Violence models.
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We're not under severe restrictions here yet, so Occasional Tom and I managed to get in a short game Tuesday afternoon. A lost supply convey sends out a distress call. Two crews respond.
Battle Report: "Wrong Turn, Alexei."
Help! This is convoy S37. Can anyone hear me? We’re holed up in an old industrial facility by a swamp and these huge rats and ghoul things are swarming us. The drivers are dead. So are the scientists. Now there’s only two of us left. Anyone, come quick. We’re running low on ammo and they keep coming.
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A small convoy assigned to resupply a Ministry of Science outpost in the western sector of the Zone took a wrong turn. New driver? Bad map? Deliberate detour? Who knows? The only important thing is you were close enough to pick up the mayday on your radio.
Not that you’re always a Good Samaritan, but you know the area. Someday it could be you in desperate straits, so a rescue attempt is a worthy cause. Oh and there are supplies on those trucks and it never hurts to get on the Ministry of Science’s good side. Could mean a reward and more work in the future. So off you go.
Some Photos:
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Full Report Here:
https://stalker7.com/2020/03/26/wrong-turn-alexei/
Thanks for looking. Good Hunting, stalkers.
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Excellent stuff! More please :D
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Excellent stuff! More please :D
This!
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THE ONE WITH THE BROKEN WINDOWS
Turns out Supply Convoy S37 wasn’t lost at all; a notebook in the jacket of one of the drivers (the half-eaten one) revealed their detour into the Strashnyy Ublyudok facility was deliberate. Seems they had been sent to drive-by recon the area and locate a specific office building. “The one with all the broken windows and a truck out front.”
Occasional Tom’s crew boss looks around at the abandoned buildings and spits. “Well, that narrows it down.”
Judging by the other directions and descriptions in the notebook however, this is the right place.
“There must be something here,” you comment. “Why else risk the convoy like this? I say we go further in and look around.”
“50/50 split?”
You nod.
And so both crews rub dirt in their wounds, reload their weapons and form up.
Some photos:
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Full report at:
https://stalker7.com/2020/04/02/the-one-with-broken-windows/
Thanks and good hunting, stalkers.
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very nice! where are the assorted gribblies (monsters) from?
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Oh man, those look AWESOME! :o
I'm with aliensurfer.....where are they from?
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They're from Cthulhu Wars. A box set that was fleetingly on sale and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.
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Very groovy, Dentatus
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They're from Cthulhu Wars. A box set that was fleetingly on sale and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Time to scour fleabay then I guess - although that one with the massive mouth and long arms, I'm sure there is something GW do in their undead range(s) that might be converted into similar (maybe too big though)
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Cthulhu Wars Beyond Time and Space.
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Great thread as usual :)
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Out of the hospital long enough to hammer out a Bat Rep from our latest Zona Alfa game. Occasional Tom and I tried out the new 'Point of Interest' mechanic that introduces numerous but random events to the mission.
Some images:
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Full Report here:
https://stalker7.com/2020/05/07/nespokiyna-tysha/
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Fantastic AAR. Best of luck with the operation, a fast and speedy recovery.
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New Bat Rep up at Stalker7.com
Bullets, Boots, and Vodka Six stalkers enter an abandoned military base in search of the three things they need most. A ZONA ALFA co-op game using the optional Point of Interest cards.
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Full Report at:
https://stalker7.com/2020/09/24/bullets-boots-and-vodka/
Thanks
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Great report.
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Cool report, sounds like it was a fun game.
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It went as planned - which was unusual. But nice.
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keep coming back to this thread
its realy inspired me to try this game
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Thank you.
Try it with Kontraband. Designed specifically for Solo/Co-op games.
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The Korshov Run. A Kontraband mission.
Four Veterans take a trip to the town of Korshov hunting artifacts for the Institute. Any Zone run you walk away from...
Teaser photos:
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Full AAR at:
https://stalker7.com/2021/07/02/the-korshov-run/
Thanks. Have a good weekend.
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Nice work
still busy painting up my stuff