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Author Topic: 15mm Sci Fi Rules  (Read 2561 times)

Offline Gibby

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15mm Sci Fi Rules
« on: February 14, 2011, 06:10:18 PM »
Hi all.

Embarking on a new project - 15mm Sci Fi, thanks to Critical Mass Games at Hammerhead showing off their amazing figures. What I lack is a decent ruleset, one that will allow me to plan how to base things and what models I need, etc...

I know Critical Mass Games are doing their own rules, but I wondered if anyone had any recommendations?

Offline Gluteus Maximus

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2011, 07:10:42 PM »

Offline dijit

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2011, 07:29:04 PM »
FAD4
http://www.freewebs.com/weaselfierce/
Some say it's the next generation of stargrunt and only requires D6s, plus it's free so you can try it out of course. If you're after more skirmish type games (10 or so models) then give AE Bounty a try.
Duncan

Offline Fire Broadside!

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2011, 08:37:01 PM »
I'm currently looking for a good ruleset as well.

I've read through Stargrunt II and definitely like what I see. Haven't tried it out yet though.

I've had a look at Gruntz as well, but not extensively. 5150 might also be something worth checking out.
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Offline Alien Dave

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2011, 08:42:49 PM »
If your looking for squad level rules that are very flexible and non-prescriptive with the 'fluff' try Tomorrow's War from Ambush Alley Games.  Currently it's a bolt on to their Force on Force rules, but will be getting it's own release later in the year.
Our club has had a lot of fun with its other incarnations (Ambush Alley, Ambush Zombie) and were about to try these rules next week.

Dave W

Offline Golan2072

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2011, 08:54:34 PM »
For a fast-play, rules-light system for 15mm sci-fi combat, I'd recommend USE ME:
http://www.15mm.co.uk/UM001.htm
Visit my Ultra-Modern 15mm wargaming fictional-nation blog: Valieskan Civil War!

Offline Gibby

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2011, 11:26:46 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions, guys! I'll look into the games listed. I've seen Stargrunt II pop up a lot so I'll start with that!

Offline Doc Twilight

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2011, 07:15:56 AM »
I quite like Alien Squad Leader 2.0, myself. You can find them at the same site as USE ME, 15mm.co.uk

-Doc


Offline Gluteus Maximus

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2011, 08:16:32 AM »
I'm currently looking for a good ruleset as well.

I've read through Stargrunt II and definitely like what I see. Haven't tried it out yet though.

I've had a look at Gruntz as well, but not extensively. 5150 might also be something worth checking out.

Stargrunt is better for large-scale actions, 5150 for skirmishes. Both great fun to play though.

Offline john Hollyoak

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2011, 09:38:08 AM »
I am currently helping proofread a set called GruntZ. Small scale, perhaps 30 figures a side plus a few vehicles.
Gruntz.biz is the place to go to see what it is all about.

regards
john

Offline rob_alderman

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2011, 10:40:37 AM »
For a fast-play, rules-light system for 15mm sci-fi combat, I'd recommend USE ME:
http://www.15mm.co.uk/UM001.htm

USE ME is great, fast play and idiot proof.  ;)

Offline Alien Dave

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Re: 15mm Sci Fi Rules
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2011, 04:10:00 PM »
USE ME is great, fast play and idiot proof.  ;)

You show me an idiot proof set of rules and I'll find you an idiot to break them... :P

Dave W

 

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