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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: punkrabbitt on 08 July 2017, 08:42:19 PM

Title: First Game Of Bolt Action
Post by: punkrabbitt on 08 July 2017, 08:42:19 PM
Alrighty! I played my first game of Bolt Action tonight at Hobbytown Fresno. We played 750 points, Russians vs. British Airborne (yes, an ahistoric matchup.) The game was mostly a draw... he killed my tank on the first turn, but I killed almost everything but his tank by the end of the game o.0

I *really* like this game. I can't wait to finish painting my Japanese and getting in some more games!
Title: Re: First Game Of Bolt Action
Post by: Sir_Theo on 08 July 2017, 08:47:40 PM
I think all the commonly repeated criticisms of BA are valid but I really like it. It's always a fun game and I love the dice drawing system and how pinning works. It's a lovely production as well and really well supported by Warlord.
Title: Re: First Game Of Bolt Action
Post by: von Lucky on 08 July 2017, 11:30:26 PM
It is fun, pure and simple; and the dice really make for a suspenseful game. Look forward to seeing your Japanese.
Title: Re: First Game Of Bolt Action
Post by: Norm on 09 July 2017, 08:30:31 AM
I am surprised that the dice activation system has not made it across into other designs.
Title: Re: First Game Of Bolt Action
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 09 July 2017, 09:36:50 AM
I am surprised that the dice activation system has not made it across into other designs.

Possibly an IP issue, Gates of Antares uses it (because there is no IP issue).

There are a number of systems that use cards, either normal playing cards or special ones.
Title: Re: First Game Of Bolt Action
Post by: Rich H on 13 July 2017, 12:31:48 PM
It's chit/card activation by a different name.  Been around for donkeys  ;)

Been playing BA for a few years - it's still fun but in need of an overhaul (and I mean a proper overhaul not just rolling in some more glitter) but sadly that ship has sailed for a couple of years at least :(

BA: Beer and Pizza - quick, easy and fun but lacks depth.
CofC: a roast beef dinner and wine - more flavour, more variety and highly enjoyable but harder to learn to appreciate.
Title: Re: First Game Of Bolt Action
Post by: Truscott Trotter on 13 July 2017, 12:45:27 PM
CofC: a Pork Pie dinner and cooking larger - more flavour, more variety and highly enjoyable but even harder to learn to appreciate.

There you go Rich fixed it for you  lol
Title: Re: First Game Of Bolt Action
Post by: Rich H on 13 July 2017, 05:25:24 PM
 lol