Looking for a Sci Fi Skirmish Game

[Tactalvanic]

I might be way off, but hey, nothing unusual in that, but..

Would a boardgame set like Human Interface be a route that might suit?

http://www.hint-thegame.com/

Human Interface Nakamura Tower Sci Fi Cyberpunk style game?

Gives plenty of back story to the characters and environs, rather than simply leaving it open ended for the players to decide/makeup?

Or are you edging more towards a more space empire spanning sci fi environment.

They are actively expanding on the game to.

Plus its something a shop can get and stock I guess.

[Malebolgia]

Well..."actively" is pushing it a bit
But it's a nice game with nice rules and great theme. It does need some tweaks here and there to play it as a standalone product instead of the enclosed board game. But should work.

[Tactalvanic]

Well..."actively" is pushing it a bit
But it's a nice game with nice rules and great theme. It does need some tweaks here and there to play it as a standalone product instead of the enclosed board game. But should work.

I was being nice, but yeah, its taking them a while.....

You put it quite succinctly though - its a nice enough enclosed game, which is what I was primarily suggesting, plenty of pre-created backstory etc

[robh]

My local store tends to frown upon games being played or demoed that he doesn't sell.

I have discussed this in the past with the owner of the FLGS we play at.
His view is that it depends on the game: You take in a big box "all included" game from a line/range he does not sell and it is a problem.
However you take in a $20 pdf of some rules he does not sell that uses $150 worth of miniatures and terrain he does, then he is more than happy.

We play Void Pirates in a store that does not sell it, using figures from Reaper, Corvus Belli, Games Workshop, and Mantic (all of which he sells) as well as online suppliers like Statuesque, Denizen and CPModels. Most of the scenery is bought or made for Infinity and is from the shops own selection.

[spect_spidey]

If everything works out, I should be able to play my first game of Pulp Alley today using the free quickstart rules. I don't really have any minis from this era so I will probably just use my massive amount of Walking Dead All Out War miniatures. I am excited though. It might not be the sci fi game I was looking for, but it might be a game that I go to.

[zemjw]

I was having a bit of a Christmas tidy yesterday and stumbled across another set of rules I'd forgotten I'd bought.

Black Ops from Osprey is ultra modern skirmish rules. However, just about everything SF I'm watching at the moment has pistols, rifles and swords in it, so if you're not looking for laser pistols it may be worth a look.

Also interested to hear how Pulp Alley plays with SF.

[dinohunterpoa]

If everything works out, I should be able to play my first game of Pulp Alley today using the free quickstart rules. I don't really have any minis from this era so I will probably just use my massive amount of Walking Dead All Out War miniatures. I am excited though. It might not be the sci fi game I was looking for, but it might be a game that I go to.

Google "Pulp Alley Star Wars" and "Pulp Ally Sci Fi" for LOTS of insights and ideas! 

[Sangennaru]

I think that a game like Pulp Alley works well with pretty much any setting! The pulp world is particularly full of characterful encounters and situations were a few unique characters might work well, but it's definitely not the only setting that fits in the description!


By the way, I apologize for the self-promotion in advance, but my skirmish game just hit the shelves of Wargame Vault today, and as I anticipated in my previous post (a couple of pages ago) it might be what you're looking for.

http://www.wargamevault.com/product/227996/Round-of-Fire--Core-Rules

[NurgleHH]

I think that a game like Pulp Alley works well with pretty much any setting! The pulp world is particularly full of characterful encounters and situations were a few unique characters might work well, but it's definitely not the only setting that fits in the description!


By the way, I apologize for the self-promotion in advance, but my skirmish game just hit the shelves of Wargame Vault today, and as I anticipated in my previous post (a couple of pages ago) it might be what you're looking for.

http://www.wargamevault.com/product/227996/Round-of-Fire--Core-Rules

Get my copy and it looks very good at the first view. I think you like rules fast and dirty.

[Pijlie]

Not lacking in options, but lacking in background. They were just a bunch of traits. I need some fluff, background, and stats. I find it hard to play a game in which the miniatures don't have stats. I was super excited for this game when announced and I preordered it right away. When I tried to play it, it just felt off for me. And overly complex. I did like the scenario generation system though.

Ah, now I understand. With Rogue Stars you indeed have to bring your own background fluff and have to make your own stats using the generation system. If that's a problem, it's not for you.