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Author Topic: Late Stone Age/Early Bronze Age/Neolithic  (Read 4347 times)

Offline Richard in Sachsen

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Re: Late Stone Age/Early Bronze Age/Neolithic
« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2016, 08:38:24 AM »
Thanks for the tips. Yes, I was considering SAGA if there wasn't anything covering the period. I am also interested in ordering Open Combat as suggested above, and seeing how that goes.
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Offline Richard in Sachsen

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Re: Late Stone Age/Early Bronze Age/Neolithic
« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2016, 04:01:36 PM »
Thanks julesav, I just downloaded the free PDF version. From the description and table of contents, I can see how it can easily be modified for the period in question. As an added bonus, one may add mythological or fantastic elements as one desires. I'll have a look-see.

Thanks again

Offline mikeygees

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Re: Late Stone Age/Early Bronze Age/Neolithic
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2016, 03:48:48 PM »
Some inspiration...

Offline Richard in Sachsen

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Re: Late Stone Age/Early Bronze Age/Neolithic
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2016, 03:58:23 PM »
Very nice Mikey.

Offline Freelancer

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Re: Late Stone Age/Early Bronze Age/Neolithic
« Reply #20 on: August 22, 2016, 10:33:53 PM »
I can also recommend the Emir's suggestion of 'Tribal'. It works really well for small scale conflicts and I think the plans are to have a Prehistoric supplement to the rules released for SAGA next year. Its a dice free system (uses deck of cards for pretty much everything) and winning bouts of combat is a bit like winning "tricks" in Bridge or 500. Also combat doesn't have to be won by killing your opponent. By putting up a good defense you can drive your opponents off and win honor. A game can be won by depleting an opponent's honor or by achieving objectives in a turn limit. I like this system as games don't have to be wars of attrition which feels historically right for stone age conflicts.
The publisher's ( werekake ) facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/tribalgame/  .
I think Eureka miniatures might stock hard copies, otherwise it is available as a PDF.
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Offline LeadAsbestos

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Re: Late Stone Age/Early Bronze Age/Neolithic
« Reply #21 on: August 23, 2016, 04:11:09 AM »
I've got to put in another vote for Tribal. Just feels right for the period. I tried Flint and Feather, but combat seemed really bogged down. This is coming from a devoted Song of... fan though, so take it with a grain of salt...

Offline Richard in Sachsen

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Re: Late Stone Age/Early Bronze Age/Neolithic
« Reply #22 on: August 23, 2016, 05:14:52 AM »
Thank you both. I just got a copy of Tribal in the last couple of days. After a cursory look-through, it looks interesting. It may be just the thing.

Thanks for the advice.

 

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