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Offline Riley.Keith

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Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« on: June 24, 2019, 01:36:48 PM »
Apologies as a newbie to the forum and there might be 1k other threads covering the same thing but this is a big forum with a LOT of posts so for a newcomer its a load of stuff to try and go through. So feel free to point me in the right direction.

Been playing LotOW for what seems like an eternity. I look at the big list of alternative rules around and DMH looks good but is there a little gem that I am missing ? I want uncomplicated and fast paced and compaign or character progression is not the be all and end all. Any suggestions please ?

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2019, 01:42:22 PM »
Fistful of Lead is what you're after  :D

Either from myself (link below) or Wiley Games direct.

https://oshiromodels.wixsite.com/oshiromodelswebshop/rules
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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2019, 02:12:25 PM »
Thanks, this sounds good, I found a review already but quick scan sees the words fast and furious gameplay so that sounds promising. https://meeples.wordpress.com/2017/07/05/review-fistful-of-lead-reloaded/

Any gameplay videos around you know of ?

Fistful of Lead is what you're after  :D

Either from myself (link below) or Wiley Games direct.

https://oshiromodels.wixsite.com/oshiromodelswebshop/rules

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2019, 02:21:41 PM »
Fistful of Lead as suggested above. My absolute favourite set of rules, great fun to play, easy to learn but many tactical options and no two games need ever be the same. You can make them as in depth as you like with character traits, special skills etc, or leave them out and keep them simple.

There are various AArs on this board using the FFoL system, but also in many of the other boards as the system has expanded to include Sci Fi, Gothic Horror, Post Apocalypse to name but a few.

I think there maybe some Youtube videos of the game in action. BaronVonJ the author is a forum member so no doubt he will be along to offer more info.

I promise you won't regret buying it, I used to play LotOW and got bored wit the mechanics.
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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2019, 02:32:31 PM »
What they said. Yep. Tons of positive reviews around the internet for Fistful. You'll learn the rules really quick.
I you want dip your toe in before you spend money on the printed version, it's only $6.

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2019, 02:42:40 PM »
Here's a play through for Galactic Heroes, the SciFi version. A few differences but gameplay is the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W4iYjKLLIg
Very thorough review here:
https://meeples.wordpress.com/2017/07/05/review-fistful-of-lead-reloaded/

Offline Riley.Keith

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2019, 08:15:31 PM »
Thanks guys, will have a good look at it :)

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2019, 12:21:25 AM »
Yes, Fistful of Lead.  Great, fun set of rules.

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2019, 06:58:41 AM »
Have to agree with the above - Fistful of Lead is a great game, easy to pick up with plenty of "playability". It also works well with 3+ players.

I also play Dead Mans Hand, which is very cinematic and also has a campaign system.

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2019, 09:59:30 AM »
We used to play Legends of the Old West, and moved over to Dead Man's Hand, which we really like. Very cinematic, and lots of fun decisions for the players.

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2019, 07:44:25 PM »
Another vote for FFoL from me. I’ve played dead mans hand too but FFoL wins out because of its flexibility and fast play that still produces great narrative games and campaigns.
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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2019, 08:20:51 PM »
I used to play Deadlands : The Great Railwars a lot. Interested to hear more about FaffoL, but also Dead Mans Hand. Do they do something unique?

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2019, 08:21:35 PM »
PS: I got Draculas America as a Birthday present and liked what I read. It’s pretty simple though with just one stat.

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2019, 02:17:11 AM »
Dracula's America is a great game. It will give you what you want.

Offline Riley.Keith

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Re: Replacement Ruleset for LotOW suggestions
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2019, 04:02:13 PM »
interesting, I saw that demo'd never considered it as didn't want a zombie game but can it just be played vanilla ?

 >:D
Dracula's America is a great game. It will give you what you want.