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Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« on: December 29, 2021, 05:40:46 PM »
For the first time in a few months we got in a wargame. Possibly the last for a while if lockdown returns.

Using the soon to be published BOHICA Vietnam rules we played a fictitious urban game set in about 1970. A weak USMC with lower Skills & Drills against a weak NVA platoon with higher S&D determined to die rather than surrender.

The random effect chart threw a few curve balls with the Marines getting a Zippo on first move which burned out one of my sections after it killed and wounded and advancing Marine squad. However a random induced suicide bomber put pay to the Marine advance with some casualties and a morale failure.

With more Marines arriving on table the NVA refused to lie down and an Ontos was destroyed by an RPG hidden in the church and then a Gage Commando was also ambushed and forced to retreat quickly.

However off table mortar fire was able to take out some of the NVA defenders and they were finally cornered and beaten into surrender.

Great fun and very challenging as the rules subtly added to the problems faced by both commanders.

The rules will be released mid January and are available from Caliver Books and Empress Miniatures.

Happy New Year to all our customers.

Paul


Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2021, 05:43:30 PM »
 ;D


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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2021, 06:02:18 PM »
Looks very nice Mr Eaglestone, but I must mention
that well known Australian... Emma  Chissette?*





*(How much is it ?)  :D

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2021, 06:09:27 PM »
No idea. :o

Caliver are in charge of this part and will no doubt sort when they know. But its worth every penny  lol

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2021, 06:14:48 PM »
Nice looking game.

I look forward to seeing the rules.

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2021, 08:07:17 PM »
Great looking game.
Your rules look interesting.
Semper Fi, Mac

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2021, 01:14:56 AM »
Lovely!  Just lovely. 

Waiting for these rules, like the others...
"Remember - Incoming Fire Has the Right-of-Way"

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2022, 11:19:42 AM »
Cheers for that.

Not far of the release date now so stay tuned. ;)

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2022, 04:02:08 PM »
Cheers for that.

Not far of the release date now so stay tuned. ;)

And the crowds assembled cheered! :D

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2022, 04:07:15 PM »
Quote
And the crowds assembled cheered! :D

While a lone voice cried, 'How much is it gunna cost?' :D

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2022, 08:10:50 AM »
very good looking game
In hoc signo vinces

Have a look at www.wargamesgazette.com

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2022, 08:13:49 AM »
The game was a very challenging one with the flow of who was winning swapping back and fourth. Right up to the last two moves I was confident that my NVA were onto a winner then USMC mortar support arrived and my world kinda collapsed, literally, lol

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2022, 01:58:48 PM »
like in the real world  ;)

Offline CapnJim

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2022, 04:32:09 PM »
The game was a very challenging one with the flow of who was winning swapping back and fourth. Right up to the last two moves I was confident that my NVA were onto a winner then USMC mortar support arrived and my world kinda collapsed, literally, lol

My younger brother was a USMC mortarman.  He'll appreciate your little twist of fate there...

Offline Paul @ Empress Miniatures

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Re: Vietnam Wargame using BOHICA rules.
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2022, 12:14:04 PM »
My younger brother was a USMC mortarman.  He'll appreciate your little twist of fate there...

 lol

 

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