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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: LouieN on 07 June 2025, 08:31:37 PM

Title: Question AK47 rules for Vietnam
Post by: LouieN on 07 June 2025, 08:31:37 PM

Hello,

I have a question for those familiar with the AK47 rules from Peter Pig.  I plan to get the new version of the AK47 rules when they get published. 

How useful are they to use in a Vietnam war setting?

Thanks

Title: Re: Question AK47 rules for Vietnam
Post by: robh on 07 June 2025, 10:36:50 PM

I do not know what changes Martin has made for the latest iteration, but based on the earlier ones I would say AK47 is not at all useful for Vietnam.

The set up, force structures and mechanics of AK47 will not capture the asymmetric nature of the conflict at all (unless you only want to play post US withdrawal).

There are far better options out there.

Title: Re: Question AK47 rules for Vietnam
Post by: vodkafan on 07 June 2025, 11:02:16 PM

Quote from: robh on 07 June 2025, 10:36:50 PM

I do not know what changes Martin has made for the latest iteration, but based on the earlier ones I would say AK47 is not at all useful for Vietnam.
There are far better options out there.

As someone who has played many games of AK47 I agree with robh.

Title: Re: Question AK47 rules for Vietnam
Post by: has.been on 08 June 2025, 08:47:20 AM

I agree with the others. AK47 (original version is what I play) is a great set of rules, but not for Vietnam.
Peter Pig do do a set for Vietnam, you might consider them. I think they are called, 'Boys from Company B'

Title: Re: Question AK47 rules for Vietnam
Post by: LouieN on 08 June 2025, 08:20:03 PM

Thank you for the replies