Rules

[Christian]

I have been having thoughts about adapting SuperSystem to play VSF.

The only gap - I think - are vehicle rules..? Or perhaps I haven't gotten to that page yet.

However, the idea of harnessing super powers into gadgets, the small units of henchmen, and the myriad abilities really appeals to me.

It could work at skirmish level, at least.

You could probably get away with large automatons with the rules as is.

What do you all think?

[Conquistador]

I have been having thoughts about adapting SuperSystem to play VSF.

The only gap - I think - are vehicle rules..? Or perhaps I haven't gotten to that page yet.

However, the idea of harnessing super powers into gadgets, the small units of henchmen, and the myriad abilities really appeals to me.

It could work at skirmish level, at least.

You could probably get away with large automatons with the rules as is.

What do you all think?

Be creative and Yes.  Skirmish definitely.

I don't play Supers much (work, family, 3 practices [2 to 3 hour each] for Tai Chi group for China Days at Botanical Garden) currently but if it goes beyond Platoon level there could be things that start slowing the game down and I have reservations at fights of Company level.  Please give it a shot and let us know your results/experiences.

Gracias,

Glenn

[Christian]

I'm fairly sure most of us are pretty time-poor!

I made an error, there are quite extensive rules for using vehicles in Super System v3 ranging from 2-man vehicles (the smallest) and going up three grades. There are options for fitting the vehicles out with turrets and all sorts of abilities... including flight.

If I have any examples of play I'll definitely be reporting back 

[Froggy the Great]

I'm about to jump back into V&S&F.  Do any of you have downloadable resources for V&S&F, such as reference sheets etc?  I could scan them from my book, but if any of you have done so and/or improved on them, I'd love to save the effort.

[Froggy the Great]

I have updated the VSF FUBAR ruleset, freely downloadable here:
http://www.forgeofwar.uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15

Feedback welcomed.

[CPalmer]

Wanted to let everyone know that a new free GASLIGHT Quick Start Guide is available for download.
When Buck Surdu and I published the GASLIGHT Compendium, and combined all
the previous GASLIGHT books (and added new stuff), we organized the book in
a construction-set, Chinese menu format. This was to facilitate players
customizing their GASLIGHT experiences. We found that players were picking and
choosing activation, shooting, morale, etc. from the various supplements,
so we built The Compendium to facilitate this. A number of GASLIGHT players
commented, however, that The Compendium was difficult for newcomers to
pick up the game. So we set about developing a free "Quick Start Guide" to
help Newbies and Veterans alike.
It is available on our website in the "Free Stuff" Section:

http://www.bucksurdu.com/Buck_Surdu/G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T..html

Download it. Pass it along.

[PaulRPetri]

I am just getting into VSF, I wanted to do it since the Soldier Companion came out but I was side tracked on other projects for a few years! I plan on using, of all things, Muskets and Mohawks by THW (Two Hour Wargames) they have a Colonial list of troops and rules attached. I love their system for the ground battles but was wondering if there is a simple rule set that cover flyers and clouships that maybe I could adapt to the system? I have the Soldier Companion but never played the flight rules listed and I have never played Sky Gallons also by Mr. Chadwick. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Thanks Lads

Paul

[tleegraves]

First Command Wargames has recently published a new set of Colonial/VSF rules for mass combat (each stand is company sized). It is great for recreating VSF on a larger scale that you can do with Gaslight or Sword and The Flame.

It is called For Queen and Planet: The Imperial Wars of Earth and Mars - 1845 - 1930. It's available on Wargames Vault.

http://www.wargamevault.com/product/139592/For-Queen-and-Planet--The-Imperial-Wars-of-Earth-and-Mars--1845--1930?filters=0_0_44596_0?affiliate_id=23711]http://www.wargamevault.com/product/139592/For-Queen-and-Planet--The-Imperial-Wars-of-Earth-and-Mars--1845--1930?filters=0_0_44596_0?affiliate_id=23711]http://www.wargamevault.com/product/139592/For-Queen-and-Planet--The-Imperial-Wars-of-Earth-and-Mars--1845--1930?filters=0_0_44596_0?affiliate_id=23711

Tom

[KimAllman]

My VSF rules of choice are Valor & Steel & Flesh which is the variant on Brother Against Brother. I have even adapted Valor & Steel & Flesh for my regular Colonial games. I used it for a game I ran at Historicon and it works great.

Kim

[Captain Darling]

Hey Froggy,

I've added my thoughts on the FUBAR VSF skirmish rules to my blog, if you're interested check it out!   

http://captaindarlingsminiaturesemporium.blogspot.com.au

Cheers!

[Froggy the Great]

Hey Froggy,

I've added my thoughts on the FUBAR VSF skirmish rules to my blog, if you're interested check it out!   

http://captaindarlingsminiaturesemporium.blogspot.com.au

Cheers!

Thank you for the kind words!  I like some of your house rules too - midgame does tend to be a fireslog until someone manages to get an advantage.

[Captain Darling]

Hi Froggy,

No problems the FUBAR rules are a good fit for me  .

Where I've changed anything I've kept within the ethos of the 'two pages of rules' and kept it all simple.

cheers!

[Craig]

Hey Froggy,

I've added my thoughts on the FUBAR VSF skirmish rules to my blog, if you're interested check it out!   

http://captaindarlingsminiaturesemporium.blogspot.com.au

Cheers!

Captain Darling,

Both of your house rules make perfect sense and when I get around to updating FUBAR I shall include them in the core set.

[Jonas]

Is there any news on the rules front?

Is V&S&F and GASLIGHT still the most commonly used rules?

I am thinking of giving V&S&F a go, since GASLIGHT was not really what we wanted.

I am looking for a game which can handle normal units, steamtech and different odd stuff.

Edit: What I would really like is something like Triumph & Tradegy + steamtech.

[twrchtrwyth]

Is there any news on the rules front?

Is V&S&F and GASLIGHT still the most commonly used rules?

I am thinking of giving V&S&F a go, since GASLIGHT was not really what we wanted.

I am looking for a game which can handle normal units, steamtech and different odd stuff.

Edit: What I would really like is something like Triumph & Tradegy + steamtech.

In Her Majesty's Name might be more popular than the rules you mentioned above.