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Title: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Overlord on August 26, 2021, 06:42:16 PM
This afternoon my friend Chris & I played our first game of GH in about a year.

The Predator
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/369-260821165518-52544768.jpeg)

Scenario -"Get to da chopper!"
2 Players
4'x4' Playing Area

There's something out there in the jungle! The mission is blown and the only option is to extract to the RV point.

Forces:
Elite Team (Chris): Dutch, Sniper Specialist, 2 operatives, Medic, Machinegunner
Predators (Me): Hunt Leader, Hunt Specialist, 3 Predators

Set Up:
Jungle & rocky outcrops. Helicopter extraction point in middle of top edge opposite Elite Team entry (bottom) edge.  Predators enter from top edge.
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/369-260821165518-52525569.jpeg)

Victory:
Elite Team:
Major: Get to da chopper with at least 3 team members.
Minor: get to da chopper with at least 1 team member.

Predators:
A successful hunt, preventing the Elite Team escaping

Initial deployment & early moves
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Sniper gets to the high ground and goes prone before targetting a Predator
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An operative spots & wounds another Predator
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A Predator rips apart one of the operatives
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The sniper & gunner advance towards the dead Predator
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The hunt leaves behind its first victim, in search of more sport
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Dutch and the medic take out another Pred
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As a Predator rushes towards him, the sniper inflicts a wound
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Dutch leads half the team up a flank towards the RV as the hunt leader tracks them
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As the sniper continues to engage one Pred, the gunner engages and kills another
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The medic provides covering fire as the team advances
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The predator clears a wound and engages the sniper in a bloody melee, as the gunner returns to help the fight
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A lucky shot takes out the hunt leader
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The sniper is wounded and the gunner killed
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Dutch to the rescue, saving the sniper
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First man makes it to the RV
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With no Predators left standing, we called it game over
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The team survivors make it to da chopper!
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4 team members (inc. wounded sniper) make it to the RV, while 2 died.  4 Predators died with the fifth down & wounded.  A major victory for Dutch & the team.

Probably our most enjoyable game of GH so far, with lots of movie references.  :D 8)





Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 26, 2021, 06:52:57 PM
Great stuff Paul, glad you're getting games in  8)
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Chief Lackey Rich on August 26, 2021, 07:16:41 PM
That'll teach those Kra'Vak scum not to mess around in Sol system.

Ah, I mean Predators.  Yeah.  Predators.  :)
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Dr. The Viking on August 26, 2021, 07:44:27 PM
Inspired!
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Silent Invader on August 26, 2021, 07:49:06 PM
Great stuff Paul  8)
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Storm Wolf on August 26, 2021, 08:28:59 PM
That'll teach those Kra'Vak scum not to mess around in Sol system.

Ah, I mean Predators.  Yeah.  Predators.  :)

 lol, anyone on here remember the INAPs?

Glen
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: trev on August 26, 2021, 08:40:43 PM
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.fbb0dfb5ded7bca157ab0462cda64c83?rik=MLThQUvUALTk0g&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.blackcountrytshirts.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2015%2f10%2fget-to-the-chopper.png&ehk=DbOuf8mzZkjohPsiVp4Hs7foqbGO%2fSQClrOa8we19Ao%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)

Brilliant idea and great looking game!
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: NurgleHH on August 26, 2021, 08:48:01 PM
Wonderful, Paul. I love your stuff, simply great! More please
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: has.been on August 26, 2021, 09:00:22 PM
'If it bleeds...we can kill it!'
Sounds like a great game was had. :-*
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: majorsmith on August 26, 2021, 09:48:47 PM
Looks like you had a great game !
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Gibby on August 26, 2021, 10:41:15 PM
Excellent report. Looks like it was great fun!
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: beefcake on August 26, 2021, 10:51:03 PM
Looks fun!
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sgt_T on August 27, 2021, 06:58:33 AM
Looks great!

lol, anyone on here remember the INAPs?

Glen

Yes. I use them (cloaked) together with the Copplestone ones (uncloaked) in games.

T.
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Overlord on August 27, 2021, 08:36:49 AM
Thanks everyone  :)

It was a fun game. Lots of references to the movie.  The sniper & medic performed particularly well, with the gunner and operatives expending loads of ammo (with multiple reloads) but not hitting much.  I did the crew traits to make the Team shooty and the Predators tough in melee which was definately reflected in how they performed in the game.  Despite using lots of cover only two Preds got hand-to-hand with any team members.

lol, anyone on here remember the INAPs?
I Have 3, but didn't use them for this game.  Old pic below:
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/369-270821082403-525791587.jpeg)

Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Dr. The Viking on August 27, 2021, 09:17:24 AM
Any possibilty you can reveal the full "stats" you used for the individual models? Skills and so on... or am I missing something?
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Romark on August 27, 2021, 10:12:06 AM
Looked like a fun game Paul,table and minis look great 👍
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Chief Lackey Rich on August 27, 2021, 12:23:10 PM
lol, anyone on here remember the INAPs?

Glen

I do.  Also Huntarrs, Alien Hunters (although I don't think that part of the Kickstarter actually got made), and a few other variations on the theme over the years.
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Storm Wolf on August 27, 2021, 12:23:28 PM
Looks great!

Yes. I use them (cloaked) together with the Copplestone ones (uncloaked) in games.

T.

Nice one Sgt. T, I regret not getting any when I could  :'(.

Bloody good game it looked like to :D

Glen
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Mason on August 27, 2021, 12:51:59 PM
Great stuff Paul, glad you're getting games in  8)

^^ What Hagrid said.
 :D


Great eye candy too.
 :-* :-*


Incidentally, I have organised a game using GH tonight for four neighbours, who are all newbies to gaming.
Two have played once before and are eager for another game, whilst two are virgins.
Cherries shall be popped!
 :D

Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Storm Wolf on August 27, 2021, 01:00:03 PM
^^ What Hagrid said.
 :D


Great eye candy too.
 :-* :-*


Incidentally, I have organised a game using GH tonight for four neighbours, who are all newbies to gaming.
Two have played once before and are eager for another game, whilst two are virgins.
Cherries shall be popped!
 :D

Cherries shall be popped!  :o :o :o lol
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Malamute on August 27, 2021, 01:22:02 PM
Great stuff Paul. Good to see you getting a game in :)
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Maniac on August 27, 2021, 06:26:01 PM
Looks fantastic, and sounds like you guys had a fun game (which ultimately what really matters in the end).
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Overlord on September 07, 2021, 05:27:47 PM
Belated thanks to all of you that commented. Cheers  :)

Any possibilty you can reveal the full "stats" you used for the individual models? Skills and so on... or am I missing something?

My apologies, I missed this earlier.  ::)

Elite Team: Crew trait - Coolheaded
Dutch - Leader, Veteran, Encouraging, Inspiring. +Autorifle +Sword
Sniper - Sniper Ranged Fighter. +Sniper Rifle +Autopistol
Op #1 - Loads of Ammo. +Autorifle
Op #2 - Loads of Ammo. +Autorifle
Medic - Medic. +Autorifle
Gunner - Strong. +Machinegun

Predators: Crew trait - Camouflage. All armed with (shoulder-mounted) Laserpistols
Hunt Leader - Leader, Impervious, Ferocious, Tough as nails +Sword
Pred #1 - Indomitable, Ferocious +Sword
Pred #2 - Ferocious
Pred #3 - Ferocious
Pred #4 - Ferocious

I tried to make the Elite Team 'shooty' and the Predators 'fighty'.  It seemed to work out fine.  Much ammo was expended, reloaded, expended.... by the team.  Once the Preds got into melee it got ugly for the unlucky team member.


Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Dr. The Viking on September 09, 2021, 11:14:44 AM
Belated thanks to all of you that commented. Cheers  :)

My apologies, I missed this earlier.  ::)

Elite Team: Crew trait - Coolheaded
Dutch - Leader, Veteran, Encouraging, Inspiring. +Autorifle +Sword
Sniper - Sniper Ranged Fighter. +Sniper Rifle +Autopistol
Op #1 - Loads of Ammo. +Autorifle
Op #2 - Loads of Ammo. +Autorifle
Medic - Medic. +Autorifle
Gunner - Strong. +Machinegun

Predators: Crew trait - Camouflage. All armed with (shoulder-mounted) Laserpistols
Hunt Leader - Leader, Impervious, Ferocious, Tough as nails +Sword
Pred #1 - Indomitable, Ferocious +Sword
Pred #2 - Ferocious
Pred #3 - Ferocious
Pred #4 - Ferocious

I tried to make the Elite Team 'shooty' and the Predators 'fighty'.  It seemed to work out fine.  Much ammo was expended, reloaded, expended.... by the team.  Once the Preds got into melee it got ugly for the unlucky team member.

Thanks! I like a bit of inspiration rules wise, even if I have already played a bit.  :)
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Mako on September 10, 2021, 07:35:25 AM
Looks like a really great, and fun game, especially for the humans.

Good thing they ran across a 5th string group of Preds, instead of much more seasoned ones, or things would no doubt have been a lot worse.  LOL

Thanks for sharing your stats.

I was toying with the idea of doing something like this as well.

Are the minis the 15mm/18mm ones, or larger figs?

The detailing is so nice on them that it appears they may be bigger than the smaller scale humans and predator minis I'm aware of for doing something like this.  I'm not aware of any suitable 25mm/28mm+ humans suitable, but do know about the various Preds figures offered, including the rare HorrorClix ones.
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Overlord on September 10, 2021, 10:10:24 PM
@Mako

I was the Predator player. I deliberately made it as even as I could. Sometimes the luck of the draw (of cards from the deck) doesn't go with you. Sometimes you're just unlucky, like the hunt leader taken out by the first shot at him. Regardless it was a fun game with nothing a foregone conclusion.

The minis are all 28mm from Copplestone.
The Predators are  packs FW25 & FW32.  https://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/list.php?cat=1&sub=35&page=1
The team came from various Trooper packs.  https://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/list.php?cat=1&sub=32&page=1

Minifigs have the old Rogue range, including all the team members from the movie. http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=23&CategoryID=85&SubCategoryID=368

Pic from web (Edit: not my painting):
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5ispLrXtxYU/Vpsz6mV1s4I/AAAAAAABH3w/161k8SfFyZU/s1600/group.jpg)
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Blackwolf on September 11, 2021, 01:54:50 AM
Wow! Great painting Paul :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Overlord on September 11, 2021, 10:11:47 AM
Wow! Great painting Paul :-* :-* :-*

If you mean that last pic of the Minifigs/Rogue miniatures, I'm afraid I can't claim it (sadly).  It is a pic I found online to show what they look like. (Edited my previous post to make that clearer)
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Blackwolf on September 11, 2021, 10:42:43 PM
Oh well :) Still an excellent thread!
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: uti long smile on September 11, 2021, 11:08:00 PM
Excellent stuff!
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: hubbabubba on September 12, 2021, 08:19:12 AM
Great looking game, and thanks for that link to the former Rogue site, they've got all kinds of cool figures in there.
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: NurgleHH on September 12, 2021, 07:57:27 PM
Paul, wonderful. Amity, that this year no meeting is possible. I am excited about seeing it live
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Elk101 on September 12, 2021, 08:41:31 PM
I missed this one mate, very cool! I think you've nailed what was in mind with Galactic Heroes. Do you fancy trying it with a single super predator as a Galactic Villain?
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Storm Wolf on September 13, 2021, 06:37:26 AM
On the back of this thread, I have just ordered a squad of the Predated!

"They will be back! Get to dah-choppa!"

Excellent stuff here
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: Mako on September 15, 2021, 09:46:43 AM
Thanks for the replies and info.

I really appreciate it.

I was aware of the Preds in this scale, but not their opponents.

I need some of the latter, and perhaps some of the former too.

Does anyone make a reasonable stand-in for the woman too?

I'm thinking Reaper might, if there isn't one from Minifigs.
Title: Re: Predator - Galactic Heroes AAR (Pic heavy)
Post by: johnl5555 on September 15, 2021, 07:32:14 PM
  If you do 3D Printing Pasikels Miniatures on My Mini Factory does Aliens, Preds, Colonial Marines and Arnie's team. I have printed some of them up. About 50 of the Aliens and Colonial Marines. Only a few Preds and Arnie plus the woman so far. the rest of the team was just released this month.

Thanks

John