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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: AKULA on March 05, 2011, 02:04:28 PM
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The Update
Just to let you know, that the third installment of AR:SE - AKULA's RULES:SKIRMISH EDITION, will be available, in time for Salute, on 16th April.
Total AR:SE is a fastplay rules set for mass zombie games
Half-AR:SE'd includes rules for mutants, aliens etc, and was used for the Hasslefree Participation game in 2010
The third installment - BAD AR:SE - is a set of modern skirmish rules inspired by the Battlefield Bad Company 2 PC/console game, and will be posted on my blog, from 16th April.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/P1030771-1-1-1-1.jpg) (http://akulasrules.blogspot.com/)
The Request
I am trying to raise some cash, for The Combat Stress Charity, the UK's leading military charity specialising in the care of Veteran's mental health.
While, all of the AR:SE rules are, and will continue to, be free to download, I would greatly appreciate it, if anyone that downloads the rules, or has done so in the past, were to make a small donation to Combat Stress. This is of course, completely voluntary, and you can still download the rules, even if you don't want to make a donation.
Hopefully many of you have found the rules to be a useful diversion for a few hours, or more, with friends, and given that the rules were free, I hope that some of you will decide to donate a couple of quid to this worthwhile cause.
There is a link, on my blog, to my JustGiving page, which is dedicated to Combat Stress - this will allow you to make a donation in a secure way, either by credit card, or paypal.
To make a donation to Combat Stress, just go to my blog, by clicking on the AR:SE icon above, or my sig, at the bottom of the page, and look for the Combat Stress logo.
Thank you for your support.
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Regards
Matt
aka AKULA
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I've a fair few sets of rules, many of which I've barely read before wanting to pluck mine eyes from mine skull. I discovered AR:SE while searching for a way to play zombies, my first 28mm endeavour in decades, and adored them for their simplicity, their playability and how they freed all the players up from endlessly pondering simple sums and enjoying themselves instead. Now I find myself wanting to use them for every 28mm game.
Donation made.
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No problem Matt, well it would be rude not to, even if I'm a partial-AR:SE user ;).
Will sort out at a more sociable and less offensive hour! (Twins up with upset stomach).
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Vyper
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No problem with that and looking forward to the new rules.
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Thanks again to those that have already donated to Combat Stress, by clicking on the link to the JustGiving page, on my blog, above.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
If everyone that has downloaded the rules gave just a couple of pounds (or more), then we could make a real difference, to this worthy charity.
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Haven't decided to download the rules, but I can't refuse an opportunity to let 'the lads' know how much this American appreciates them!
Small contribution left; I may come back with another.
Thanks, Matt.
Doug
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Thanks Doug - donations of any size are greatly appreciated.
BTW - the next installment of AR:SE - BAD AR:SE will include, not just the rules, but also all of the counters needed, to save people making their own.
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Just a teaser:
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/Battlefield%20Bad%20Company%202/P1050502.jpg)
As mentioned previously, BAD AR:SE will be available to download, FOR FREE, after Salute (16th April) - I would ask though, that if you like the rules (or any of the previous sets), that you make a small donation to the Combat Stress Charity, via the Justgiving link, you can find on my blog.
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Looking really good there Matt, looking forward to playing this next month.
The Commander
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Looking really good there Matt, looking forward to playing this next month.
The Commander
Thanks Mark, i've even got some dogtags made up for you....
.....so I can steal them off of you.....
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Looking forward to seeing this at Salute.
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Just a teaser --- :o :o :o
No problem with my donation. Are you going to have a link of something showing us were we can do this?
via the Justgiving link, you can find on my blog. --- D'Oh!!
I know, Mark... "Do read the post, 007!" sigh... :?
Modify - DONE!!!
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Cheers Warren - much appreciated!
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Just a teaser
If I were selling them, i'd probably have to point out that the photo is just representative, and that the counters sheet will contain a small number of each type of counter, but that you will need to print off as many as you want, and stick them down onto cardboard yourself..... :D
Also the turn cards (bottom left) have been printed doublesided, and the rules sheets laminated, for the Salute game...there is only so much you get on a free download lol
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As i've had a number of PMs from people that couldn't see the linky - just click on the logo below, and it will take you to the Justgiving page, where you can make a secure donation, either by credit card, or paypal.
If Prof.Alex doesn't want a direct link, then I will, of course, take it down again.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/Battlefield%20Bad%20Company%202/combat_stress_37d9-1-1-1.jpg) (http://www.justgiving.com/battlefield)
Thank you to everyone that has donated so far - we will have an official collection tin at Salute next month, as the Show Organisers have been very supportive as well.
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As i've had a number of PMs from people that couldn't see the linky - just click on the logo below, and it will take you to the Justgiving page, where you can make a secure donation, either by credit card, or paypal.
If Prof.Alex doesn't want a direct link, then I will, of course, take it down again.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/Battlefield%20Bad%20Company%202/combat_stress_37d9-1-1-1.jpg) (http://www.justgiving.com/battlefield)
Thank you to everyone that has donated so far - we will have an official collection tin at Salute next month, as the Show Organisers have been very supportive as well.
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Matt, I don’t mind it at all, that’s a good thing, feel free to continue and I wish you the best of luck with it!
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Thanks again Alex.
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Matt,
just downloaded your AR:SE. Had a bit of a chuckle when I tried to set up the destination folder and my 'puter only let me name it ARSE without the " : " . But that's just me lol I can see I'm going to have to cave in and buy a shitload of Zs at some point.
As an ex-Sapper I've already donated to Combat stress but I'm more than happy to donate more.
Thanks for both providing the rules and helping to publicize this vital charity. Oh and as I can't get to Salute, I'm hoping it all goes well and you take lots of lovely pics to post here.
Cheers,
Ian
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I can see I'm going to have to cave in and buy a shitload of Zs at some point.
Why haven't you already? ::) I know I have lots... somewhere....
I am right now determined to get my zed gaming back online, but it'll take me some time to 1) find all the relevant minis I already own, 2) sort out which minis I already have ready for painting, which ones I should get ready next, and which ones I need to buy, 3) figure what materials I need to stock up on (like washers and magnets for my preferred cookie-tin storage method), 4) get purchases prioritized (funds are very limited).
In the meantime, I'll follow all Z-related topics in here closely, to keep building up motivation.
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Why haven't you already? ::) I know I have lots... somewhere....
Believe me, I'd love to! The usual problems - time, money etc stop me at the moment.
Zs are my second favourite horror creature -after Werewolves - so when I can get to buy enough of them to make a game viable, I will :D
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just downloaded your AR:SE. Had a bit of a chuckle when I tried to set up the destination folder and my 'puter only let me name it ARSE without the " : " .
Sorry.
lol
The whole AR:SE thing, apart from standing for AKULA's Rules:Skirmish Edition, is just to make the point that most rules get taken FAR too seriously, either by the people that write them, or even worse, by the people that play them....warGAMEs are meant to be fun.... :D
As an ex-Sapper I've already donated to Combat stress but I'm more than happy to donate more.
Thanks mate, all donations are greatly appreciated.
Hopefully we can raise some more cash at Salute, from punters visiting the Battlefield game - have got all the official Combat Stress Collection materials sorted already.
The generosity of gamers never ceases to amaze me, and helping those that suffer from the effects of Combat Stress, seems to strike a natural chord.
Here is the link for anyone that would like to donate - just click on the logo, below, and it will take you to my secure Justgiving page.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/Battlefield%20Bad%20Company%202/combat_stress_37d9-1-1-1.jpg) (http://www.justgiving.com/battlefield)
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have got all the official Combat Stress Collection materials sorted already.
Pray tell! minis ?
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Pray tell! minis ?
Does everything have to revolve around shiney lead....?
lol
I meant, i've got an official Combat Stress Collection tin, posters, stickers, wristbands etc for donations.
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The latest installment of AKULA's Rules : Skirmish Edition (AR:SE) are now available, FREE to Download.
All I would ask is that you make a small donation to The Combat Stress Charity, via my dedicated Justgiving page.
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Both the Rules (and counters), and Combat Stress Donation link, can be found, by clicking on the logo below, or by typing the following into your internet explorer address box:
http://akulasrules.blogspot.com/
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/Battlefield%20Bad%20Company%202/ba150-1.jpg) (http://akulasrules.blogspot.com/)
BAD AR:SE is meant as a homage to the Battlefield Bad Company 2 online multi-player game (PC/xbox/PS3).
As such, the games are meant to be FAST and BLOODY!
In all, we played 3 games, using the rules at Salute, yesterday, with a total of 22 players (4,8,10) - each player controlled a squad of 4, representing one of each of the classes of soldiers, ie Assault, Recon, Medic, and Engineer.
The first game was timed to last for a max of 45 minutes, but in the end, we had a result within 40 mins (ie one side completely wiped out) - approx 4 turns.
The second, and third games each lasted for a timed hour, with a decisive, and bloody result in each case.
We didn't use the respawn rule, for the participation games, so as to produce a clear winner (ie last man standing). The ammo rule realistically only came into play in one game, as the first turn was spent legging it into position - for longer games, involving respawn, it would definitely come into play, as ammo begins to run short during the third turn of firing.
If you use the ammo rule, you will need a set of 12 ammo counters, for each squad, you field.
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Ahhh about bleeding time too. I was looking for these last night. ::)
See on wordpress you can schedule posts, so my propaganda wagon popped up as Salute opened without me having to do a damn thing. Thought you might have done similar but not sure Blogger does that. Hopefully get you a bit of extra traffic for them as I linked on my salute post and had a stonking number of readers - so far 3,000+ today. :o
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Hopefully get you a bit of extra traffic for them as I linked on my salute post and had a stonking number of readers - so far 3,000+ today. :o
Cheers Phil.
I had a bit of shock the other week, when my Battlefield Blog got featured on kotaku (online gaming site) - the article got 30,000 hits in under 48 hours..... :o
Electronic Arts have also very kindly mentioned the game, on the official EA Battlefield Blog, and Battlefield Twitter, so the more coverage the better!
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I took a couple of photos of you guys playing Bad AR:SE yesterday that I have put up on my blog. I didnt have time to introduce myself (I was rushing for a plane at that point) but the table looked cool and you guys seemed to be having fun :)
(http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/p4160042.jpg?w=468&h=383)
(http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/p4160045.jpg?w=468&h=399)
Kudos for making the rules available again :)
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Thanks for posting those Cheetor. Looks every bit as good as I hoped it would!
Big well done to Akula and co :D
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I won't double-post, but there are plenty more of the Battlefield game, in action, on this LAF thread:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=24832.135
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Just to let you know, the Collection tin, at Salute yesterday raised £83.99 (and 1 US cent).
:shock:
Together with the online donations, so far, that makes over £250 so far.
Tommorrow, I will post up the figures that people have generously donated, for auction.
In the meantime, anyone that would like to donate some of your hard-earned dosh, to Combat Stress, please just click on the linkie below, which will take you to my secure Justgiving page:
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/Battlefield%20Bad%20Company%202/combat_stress_37d9-1-1-1.jpg) (http://www.justgiving.com/battlefield)
Thanks again
Matt
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I had hoped to be able to play, but our Red Barons-Salute picknick took way more time than I thought it would. :'(
Only got round to take a look at the table just before we were scheduled to leave. did take some (very amateuristic) pics though which are somewhere in this album :
http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd388/zizi666/Salute%202011/ (http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd388/zizi666/Salute%202011/)
I will definitly take a look at the rules and have therefore just contributed a small amount. :)
note to self : next year : no picnic, less buying, play something and start to meet and greet people. ::)
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Thanks mate - all contributions gratefully received.
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a quick update on the charity fundraising for Combat Stress (and a not too subtle reminder you can still donate, if you haven't already)
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The Collection at Salute, on the Battlefield game raised £83.99
Following Salute, we auctioned off some of the figures from the game, that fellow gamers had kindly donated - the proceeds from this raised a further £165.
When you add in the other donation, plus giftaid, from the dedicated Justgiving page, the total, so far stands at £489.32
A big thank you, to everyone that has contributed in whatever way, so far.
IF you would like to make a donation, however small, (or large), you can still do so, on my secure Justgiving page, which you can access, by following the link in my signature - this will also take you to the rules page, where you can alo download the different variants of my skirmish rules FOR FREE (whether you choose to donate or not).
Thanks again, for your time, and generosity.
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