Author Topic: Death in the Dark Continent; is there a VSF variant anywhere? (Read 3055 times)

steders · « **on:** September 23, 2024, 10:51:17 AM »

I picked up DITDC at a show recently, a set of rules I'd always liked the look of.
I have to say I like how they read. I've played a few sets of Chris Peers stuff over the years (notably a lot of Contemptible little armies) and had great fun.
This got me wondering if anyone had used them for space 1889 or similar.
The basic troop types are easy (British infantry as is, use zulus for martians maybe)
Its the more exotic stuff. Steam tanks, tripods, flyers
Has anyone already tried it?
I'm sure I could come up with my own stuff but its always good to look at what others have done.

Any help/thoughts appreciated.

Aethelflaeda was framed · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2024, 03:29:11 PM »

Reskins are easiest. VSF is all just a reskin of historical periods no matter which rules you use. Fistful of Lead: Bigger Battles will do what you need, plausible and balanced even if you have javelin throwing four armed Nativetribals and steam-propelled, electro-gatling gun batteries of Her Magesty’s Royal Martian Hussars on the table. Tweaks are easy..

steders · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2024, 03:58:27 PM »

Cheers for that. I do like fistful of lead, great rules but haven't tried the bigger battles. May buy them for a look.

The_Beast · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2024, 10:22:57 AM »

JUST in case you missed it elsewhere, Jaye has a VSF version of FFoL scheduled for November; alas. I don't recall if the pre-sale sale is still on or not. Edit: Definitely passed.

He does say it's a big book, with all you mentioned.

Doug

BaronVonJ · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2024, 02:43:41 PM »

More info here: https://wiley-games.myshopify.com/products/bigger-battles-printed-copy
pdf version version available too.
Glorious Adventures in the Age of Steam is 3 books in 1:

Book I - Skirmishes in the Age of Steam
Book II - Bigger Battles in the Age of Steam
Book III - Airships in the Age of Steam

steders · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2024, 09:37:10 PM »

Cheers chaps!!
Missed that completely.
I’ll be picking that up when available.
LAF never fails to deliver.

Aethelflaeda was framed · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2024, 04:13:01 PM »

My plan as well, when pdfs are available. My only gripe with FFOL: BB is it is very bloody. Units can evaporate in a single volley. Easy to tweak though.

The_Beast · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2024, 07:14:16 AM »

Just got the news that my copy with card deck is in the post and should be here Monday.

I think I am a bit giddy...

Doug

steders · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2024, 01:57:36 PM »

Thank you I will go and see if the pdfs are available

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