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Title: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Mo on June 13, 2010, 05:21:05 PM: I've been putting notes together for a set of skirmish rules based on 60's spy novels and movies. The rules are going to cover small scale skirmish settings (1-10 models per side). I'll admit to there not being a lot new to do with basic skirmish rules and there are several sets out that can accommodate spy action if properly modified. However I am working on some rules for Intelligence/Counter-Intelligence that would add a new twist and give the game more of a spy feel.

Is there an audience for the game? I'm nearing a point where I would take on playtesters. I do plan on finishing and releasing these rules. I wrote a set of rules for Rattrap, so I am capable of finishing what I start but it would be cool to know if there was any real interest.

Marc
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Comsquare on June 13, 2010, 05:37:04 PM: Sounds interesting.
Do you want to base it on the 45er rules?

I like all kind of Small Skirmish, and your idea sounds to be something "fresh".

You can count me in ;)
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Froggy the Great on June 13, 2010, 06:33:39 PM: You already know I'm in...
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Mo on June 13, 2010, 10:00:45 PM: This will not be based on the .45 Adventure games. I'm looking to create a new system

Marc
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: itchy on June 13, 2010, 10:47:09 PM: count me in ,only thing that stopped me getting in to gaming the genre more was the lack of good rules that cover the period properly
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: General Roos on June 13, 2010, 11:43:54 PM: I would like to try your spy-fi rules! My secret agents from Copplestone are dying to fight sharks with laser cannons, evil geniuses with bald heads and harpoon armed bikini babes on tropical islands! 8)
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Froggy the Great on June 13, 2010, 11:51:59 PM: I'm ready:
(http://th07.deviantart.net/fs22/150/f/2008/029/5/5/Land_Shark_by_Spielorjh.jpg)
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Heldrak on June 13, 2010, 11:55:02 PM: I would be interested as well. Adding intelligence/counter-intelligence to the game mechanics sounds like an excellent idea for the genre. It always has seemed a shame that there were no specific rules for the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang model range(s).
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: General Roos on June 14, 2010, 12:19:25 AM: Quote from: Froggy the Great on June 13, 2010, 11:51:59 PM
I'm ready:
(http://th07.deviantart.net/fs22/150/f/2008/029/5/5/Land_Shark_by_Spielorjh.jpg)

that's the spirit!!! :)
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Blount on June 14, 2010, 01:29:07 AM: I'm interested!
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: NurgleHH on June 14, 2010, 12:06:27 PM: Me too. Hopefully you do it
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Comsquare on June 14, 2010, 10:41:42 PM: Quote from: Mo on June 13, 2010, 10:00:45 PM
This will not be based on the .45 Adventure games. I'm looking to create a new system

Marc

Even better.
Like to try something new :D
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: matakishi on June 14, 2010, 11:24:58 PM: This sounds interesting. I have bad guys painted and ready to go.
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Mo on June 15, 2010, 02:36:13 AM: well, perfect! I'll let you know when I have enough to test. Thanks for the input!

Marc
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Overlord on June 15, 2010, 12:57:27 PM: I would also be interested. I'm just about to start building a table for KKBB games (and spent the past weekend planning/plotting. Muhaahaahaaa... >:D).
I have ideas for modifying an existing ruleset but would be interested in a bespoke set for this and other games.
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Colonel Tubby on June 15, 2010, 08:27:37 PM: I have a mound of unpainted KKBB (all the Artizan ones!) I picked up at charity shop!

A rules set would inspire me to paint them!
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Mo on June 18, 2010, 12:13:06 AM: I'd love to find a stack of KKBB figures in a charity shop...
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: tima113 on June 18, 2010, 11:39:21 AM: Marc,

Count me as definitely intersted in some spy rules. I've tried adapting a few pulp sets myself, but there always seems to be something missing. I think I've narrowed it down to the investigation aspect and clue gathering leading to a climax, and the reliance on small 1-2 figure teams for spy games (Bond + femme fatale, Avengers, Man from Uncle). Most of the skirmish pulp sets seem to focus on larger groups (if you include the grunts/red shirts) and clue mechanisms are typically for a goal in the present scene, not a connected campaign.

For me, the perfect spy game is played out over several scenes/games typically bouncing between exotic locations (think Bond movie). Each scene has the opportunity for action and clue gathering and when you gather enough clues it leads to the climax. With multiple groups I've usually had to use some hand-waving to justify all the factions' presence for the end-game (other groups tail the clue leader or something). If the linked clue/investigation mechanism can be accomplished cleanly in a skirmish game I think you'll have a good base mechanism for spy romps and detective stories.

Tim
Title: Re: Any Interest in a set of Spy rules?
Post by: Colonel Tubby on June 19, 2010, 09:22:30 PM: Quote from: Mo on June 18, 2010, 12:13:06 AM
I'd love to find a stack of KKBB figures in a charity shop...

Pure luck - saw a book I fancied in the window and went in, saw the figs in a box at a £1 a pack - needless to say I didn't buy the book! ;)