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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Gibby on 14 February 2011, 06:10:18 PM

Title: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: Gibby on 14 February 2011, 06:10:18 PM: Hi all.

Embarking on a new project - 15mm Sci Fi, thanks to Critical Mass Games at Hammerhead showing off their amazing figures. What I lack is a decent ruleset, one that will allow me to plan how to base things and what models I need, etc...

I know Critical Mass Games are doing their own rules, but I wondered if anyone had any recommendations?
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on 14 February 2011, 07:10:42 PM: GZG Stargrunt II, available as a free download here:

http://www.groundzerogames.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=50
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: dijit on 14 February 2011, 07:29:04 PM: FAD4
http://www.freewebs.com/weaselfierce/ (http://www.freewebs.com/weaselfierce/)
Some say it's the next generation of stargrunt and only requires D6s, plus it's free so you can try it out of course. If you're after more skirmish type games (10 or so models) then give AE Bounty a try.
Duncan
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: Fire Broadside! on 14 February 2011, 08:37:01 PM: I'm currently looking for a good ruleset as well.

I've read through Stargrunt II and definitely like what I see. Haven't tried it out yet though.

I've had a look at Gruntz (http://www.gruntz.biz/) as well, but not extensively. 5150 (http://www.angelfire.com/az3/twohourwargames/scifi.htm) might also be something worth checking out.
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: Alien Dave on 14 February 2011, 08:42:49 PM: If your looking for squad level rules that are very flexible and non-prescriptive with the 'fluff' try Tomorrow's War from Ambush Alley Games. Currently it's a bolt on to their Force on Force rules, but will be getting it's own release later in the year.
Our club has had a lot of fun with its other incarnations (Ambush Alley, Ambush Zombie) and were about to try these rules next week.

Dave W
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: Golan2072 on 14 February 2011, 08:54:34 PM: For a fast-play, rules-light system for 15mm sci-fi combat, I'd recommend USE ME:
http://www.15mm.co.uk/UM001.htm
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: Gibby on 14 February 2011, 11:26:46 PM: Thanks for the suggestions, guys! I'll look into the games listed. I've seen Stargrunt II pop up a lot so I'll start with that!
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: Doc Twilight on 15 February 2011, 07:15:56 AM: I quite like Alien Squad Leader 2.0, myself. You can find them at the same site as USE ME, 15mm.co.uk

-Doc
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on 15 February 2011, 08:16:32 AM: Quote from: Fire Broadside! on 14 February 2011, 08:37:01 PM
I'm currently looking for a good ruleset as well.

I've read through Stargrunt II and definitely like what I see. Haven't tried it out yet though.

I've had a look at Gruntz (http://www.gruntz.biz/) as well, but not extensively. 5150 (http://www.angelfire.com/az3/twohourwargames/scifi.htm) might also be something worth checking out.

Stargrunt is better for large-scale actions, 5150 for skirmishes. Both great fun to play though.
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: john Hollyoak on 15 February 2011, 09:38:08 AM: I am currently helping proofread a set called GruntZ. Small scale, perhaps 30 figures a side plus a few vehicles.
Gruntz.biz is the place to go to see what it is all about.

regards
john
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: rob_the_robgoblin on 15 February 2011, 10:40:37 AM: Quote from: Golan2072 on 14 February 2011, 08:54:34 PM
For a fast-play, rules-light system for 15mm sci-fi combat, I'd recommend USE ME:
http://www.15mm.co.uk/UM001.htm

USE ME is great, fast play and idiot proof. ;)
Title: Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
Post by: Alien Dave on 15 February 2011, 04:10:00 PM: Quote from: rob_alderman on 15 February 2011, 10:40:37 AM
USE ME is great, fast play and idiot proof. ;)

You show me an idiot proof set of rules and I'll find you an idiot to break them... :P

Dave W