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Author Topic: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.  (Read 1673 times)

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« on: December 01, 2021, 11:43:54 AM »
BOHICA

COMING SOON..........

What is BOHICA?

BOHICA is a set of wargames rules specifically for the Vietnam Wars 1945 to 197…….

They are for games ranging from small units operations where every figure is independent to larger games of squad/ section/ platoon/ company and above.  The true balance is the platoon level of approximately 30 figures depending of your unit orbat.

Figures/ units operate under a Skills & Drills level that depending on their ability governs how many Action Points are allotted and can then be ‘spent’ on actions covering such areas as observation, movement, firing, melee etc. Therefore a Navy Seal unit with a S&D level of 5 has 5 AP to ‘spend’ that move. A local militia unit with an S&D score of 2 has only 2 AP to ‘spend’. There is even a hero category for such characters as Rambo if that’s what you want.

Action Points cover all possible action so spend 1 AP to try and observe, 1 AP to aim carefully at your target and 1 AP to fire. If you still have some to spend then perhaps diving for good cover is worth doing.

The rules cover all aspects of the conflict including the use of vehicles and aircraft from helicopters to fixed wing and these work in the same was regarding S&D and AP except of course their movement is separate to the AP system.

Also covered are communications, booby traps, snakes, food poisoning, vehicle mechanical breakdown, command and control, medics, artillery, all types of weapons, and so much more. Add to this a random chance factor linked to scenarios and BOHICA provides an easy to play, fast flowing, realistic and fun game with both sides having a good chance of victory.

The rules come with four practise scenarios and future scenario books specifically aimed at both historic and fictional battles.

And incase you were wondering BOHICA in a military term used in the conflict - Bend Over Here It Comes Again. Kinda says it all really.

Available in the coming weeks from Empress Miniatures and Caliver Books.

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS IN THE COMING DAYS.

Cheers,
Paul

« Last Edit: December 01, 2021, 02:00:17 PM by Paul @ Empress Miniatures »

Offline has.been

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2021, 11:57:59 AM »
Looking forward to this.  ;D
Cost?????

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2021, 03:50:27 PM »
Looking forward to this.  ;D
Cost?????

To you........very expensive  lol

Offline CapnJim

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2021, 08:55:28 PM »
I too, look forward to these.  With all my whining about Paul and my money, I shan't inquire about cost.... 8)
"Remember - Incoming Fire Has the Right-of-Way"

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2021, 10:47:18 PM »
Quote
To you........very expensive  lol

ah, but Paul, if I'm to buy more Indo-China things from you
I'll  NEED a set of rules. Otherwise wot I haz will stay in the
lead mountain. :D :D :D

Offline tomrommel1

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2021, 08:25:43 AM »
looking good! Will definitely need a copy.
In hoc signo vinces

Have a look at www.wargamesgazette.com

Offline S_P

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2021, 01:02:19 AM »
Are these an reworking of/ expanded 'Some Corner of a Foreign Field'?

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2021, 10:10:31 AM »
Are these an reworking of/ expanded 'Some Corner of a Foreign Field'?

A development of them but a huge development. Uses the basic mechanisms but hugely added to. In short two pages becomes 70.

Offline S_P

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2021, 11:55:49 PM »
Cool- sounds interesting then.

Offline CapnJim

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2021, 04:40:51 PM »
Yep - I'm sure I'll get a copy when they come out...

Offline Ultravanillasmurf

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Re: BOHICA Vietnam Wars rules close to being released.
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2021, 05:16:24 PM »
I suspect it will join my rules collection...

How much of it is rules, equipment, TOE, background?

 

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