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Offline abhorsen950

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Im looking for some wargame rules.
« on: February 07, 2010, 08:08:22 PM »
Im looking for some wargame rules which will be quite like the games Doom and F.E.A.R that sort of soldier fighting monster sci-fi. (thats general sci-fi i know)

Any youve got in mind?


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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2010, 08:39:48 PM »
What do you mean exactly? You want a game you play against were the 'monsters' appear randomly? Or one where you can play as monsters or soldiers?

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Offline abhorsen950

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2010, 09:07:44 PM »
Like a skirmish where one controls the monster/aliens and one side controls soldiers

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2010, 09:15:04 PM »
Space Hulk?

Sorry, I'll get my coat.

Actually, it isn't a joke, now I come to think of it. What you're describing is exactly what Space Hulk is. But whether you want to shell out for a limited release Games Workshop product rather than try to find free downloadable rules and using your own minis, I don't know. If you're looking for a 'game in a box' and you can find one on ebay, then it sounds like Space Hulk would fit the bill perfectly.

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 10:27:27 AM »
YEah, Nuc Ren would probably work but will need a bit of tinkering to do what you want with it. THe rules are fine but the character generation cant handle beasties yet.

Offline Onebigriver

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2010, 12:08:59 PM »
There's a homegrown supplement for Savage Worlds Showdown with Aliens, Predators and Colonial Marines out there, and Savage Worlds Showdown is free.

http://savagepedia.wikispaces.com/Showdown%21

http://www.savageheroes.com/conversions/SWAVPv1.3.pdf

As already mentioned, have a look at the Sci Fi section of Free Wargames Rules you'll find loads of bug hunt type rules.
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Offline n815e

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 02:22:59 PM »
A second vote for Space Hulk.  There's also Doom by Fantasy Flight Games.  I played it and it was okay, but I've seen reviews that the expansion to the game makes it good.

Battlestations is also supposed to be a fun game which features boarding actions.

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 03:22:38 PM »
If you want some colony or spaceship interiors I recommend the Starbase Omnicron card tiles from here:

http://www.dungeoneering.net/all-downloads/

They're free and good quality.

Offline abhorsen950

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 03:41:05 PM »
Some things ill look into.
Its more for my friend than me but thanks for this strong help.


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Offline Grün

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 06:27:29 PM »
Take a look on "Fear and Faith" or (and) "Flying Lead". Both are from Ganesha Games.

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2010, 10:19:38 PM »
You could always try crimson dust too, it's a free ruleset that's pretty open to alsorts of modifications. You can find it by following the link in my sig

Offline abhorsen950

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2010, 06:21:36 PM »
Cheers guys youve all been a massive help

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Re: Im looking for some wargame rules.
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2010, 06:25:16 PM »
You're welcome!

 

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