CapnJim's WW2 stuff (Time to paint more WW2 stuff...Page 10...09 Apr 24).

[CapnJim]

Okay.  So I got a copy of the Xenos Rampant rules.  While they are designed for various Sci-Fi/Weird War settings, I think they could be used for conventional fights from about 1900 up to now.  After my first read-through, they seem to cover all the bases (standard infantry combat with various troop types, suggested WW2 "national" characteristics, vehicles, flying vehicles, civilians, night fighting, stealth, random events, etc.)...I would just ignore the sci-fi stuff.

I think I'll come up with a WW2 scenario which with to try them out.  Then my weekly gaming group will play them.  Of course, I will then post an illustrated AAR here, along with our thoughts on how it went.  That may be as early as this Friday, if I get my stuff together...

As usual, stay tuned...

[Pattus Magnus]

It seems like it would work pretty well. I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts about how it plays.

[Silent Invader]

I also plan to use them for WW2 Sicily, though goodness knows when that will be.

Following with very much interest!

[tomrommel1]

I use them for my Vietnam war games. Works quite well.

[CapnJim]

Thanks for the comments, fellas.  The more I read through these rules, the more I like them.  The Sci-Fi stuff notwithstanding, it looks like they cover just about everything you'd need for 20th and 21st Century combat.  And I'll do my best to use them in this Friday's game. 

My initial idea is a British Para raid (with just a bit of help from the local resistance) on a small French town during the early morning hours of June 6, 1944.  Maybe to capture/kill the local Gestapo Chief and/or a Nazi "Dignitary".  There's a scenario in the book that covers that kind of action...

[tomrommel1]

just give us an after action report on how the rules worked out for you, please

[CapnJim]

As you wish.  It shall be done.   

My plan is to work up the scenario and units stats tomorrow/Thursday.  I'll post that stuff here, as well...

[BaronVonJ]

I got a copy of the play test Xenos Rampant a couple of years ago and immediately used it for Modern Africa. It worked great.

[CapnJim]

I got a copy of the play test Xenos Rampant a couple of years ago and immediately used it for Modern Africa. It worked great.

Good to know.  Thanks.

And without further ado, here are the scenario sheets for Friday's game.  Holler with any questions...and  as I mentioned, an illustrated AAR will follow...

1st 2 pics are the British Para info.  2nd 2 are the German info.

Please note the disparity in points for the forces.   The Paras have 50% more then the Germans, and it could still be quite the trick for them...

If you want to play this (with Xenos Rampant or any other rules), any small village set-up should do.  Just place the target building ("A") at or near the center of the board.  The board pictured is about 3-1/2'x5'.  But a 4'x4' board would work just as well.

And I'll have a resistance member in my British Commend Group, and Gestapo and Collaborator figures in my German HQ group.  Be sure to have more pistols/SMGs in the Command and HQ Groups, due to the Close Quarters Doctrine rule.  If your figures in those groups are predominantly rifle-armed, ditch that rule for them. 

[tomrommel1]

That looks really good. what computer program do you use to write the orbats?

[Silent Invader]

Nice prep - all saved for future reference 

[CapnJim]

Nice prep - all saved for future reference 

That looks really good. what computer program do you use to write the orbats?

Thanks, fellas!   

As for the program I used for these sheets, I built the OrBats using Microsoft excel spreadsheet.  I also dolled up the scenario maps in Microsoft Paint.  Then, I imported both into Microsoft Word documents.  Hope that helps. 

[CapnJim]

Here is our brave Paras' target building, where everything is all quiet and peaceful...for now anyway...

[Digits]

Very atmospheric…

[tomrommel1]

Thanks for the info about the spreadsheets. Nice target you have there, hope it doesn't stay that quiet for much longer