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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Sci-Fi Small Skirmish Games => Topic started by: Westfalia Chris on December 28, 2016, 08:59:15 AM

Title: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: Westfalia Chris on December 28, 2016, 08:59:15 AM
Hi all,

following a suggestion and some deliberation, we decided to install a Child Board for the new "Rogue Stars" ruleset. We'll see how it goes and if the popularity of the rules continues to thrive.

Any topic which focuses exclusively on aspects of this ruleset should be posted here, as may be "project" threads on painting minis if the focus is predominantly on using them with "Rogue Stars". If your project isn't predominantly about aspects of "Rogue Stars", it might be better off in the general Future Wars board.

I moved a number of "Rogue Stars"-themed threads to the child board. If I missed yours, drop me a PM or post a reply in the thread and I will move them over.

Finally, if starting new topics, please keep in mind that many people do not browse LAF by board but rather use the "Unread Topics" function. For that reason, please use a clear and descriptive title so your topic can be found (also goes for searches). Using "Rogue Stars" in the topic title if the thread is about it helps people find stuff that might be of interest to them.
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: Conquistador on December 28, 2016, 10:21:50 AM
Awesome idea.  Do child forums that wither over time become archived, moved into parent forums, or just linger?
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: Wachaza on December 28, 2016, 10:38:30 AM
Baffling. It'll be flavour of the month for four weeks and then dwindle.

Why not leave it in SF? It's not as if the board was overwhelmed by it and just adds a few more clicks to find the posts, reducing passing views.
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: Westfalia Chris on December 28, 2016, 10:47:40 AM
If it is turns out to be less vigorous than Frostgrave, we'll probably fold it back into the main board.

Right now, it is about as popular (by thread count) as FG was when we established the board for that.
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: AndrewBeasley on December 28, 2016, 10:53:18 AM
Nice to see you will keep track of posts.

The 'too many boards' syndrome is something other groups suffer from a lot.  One computing group had a board for each chipset till it got potty...

For me though the initial reviews have put me off so I'll skip for now.
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: robh on December 28, 2016, 10:54:44 AM
I see no reason it should dwindle away. If the supporters remain as committed and supportive as they have been since well before the launch it should thrive. Down to the people who game it I guess.

Given the likelihood of expansions I think Rogue Star players will have plenty to discuss over the coming months.
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: Malebolgia on December 28, 2016, 11:00:04 AM
I think Rob mentioned the most important thing: expansions. Once games won't get new releases, hypes tend to die down and most players will move on. So if Osprey will keep it up like they do with Frostgrave, this game can have a long life span 8)
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: Manchu on December 28, 2016, 07:42:44 PM
Nice!

I really hope RS gets the support from Osprey and us gamers to continue to merit its own board here. Pretty sure at least one expansion - covering vehicles - is necessary. Others would surely be welcome!
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: Steelwraith on December 29, 2016, 01:19:55 AM
Nice to see Rogue Stars getting a Child Board so quickly. Got my book the day before Christmas, and I've started tucking into it. A game sheet and a quick sheet would be a nice, but I can manage coming up with my own if I have to.
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: Manchu on December 29, 2016, 03:35:38 AM
Smith from Osprey has posted around here to let us know that a QRS and roster sheet are in the works as free downloads.
Title: Re: New Child Board - "Rogue Stars"
Post by: Juan on December 29, 2016, 08:29:06 AM
Great idea, easier to follow all the information is flowing now.