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Offline Rich J

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Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« on: July 27, 2011, 11:08:41 AM »
Hi
Before I sit down and write some does anyone know any decent character driven rules out there that can still be got (WEG rules are impossible to get). I have made variants for 7TV 5150 and my Flying Lead but not fully happy with them. 7Tv is the closest but not enough super villians in the original films to keep the excellent feel up for the dark side player (DV and 16 stormtroopers is boring after first couple of times).

So save me days work please :)
Rich J

Offline swiftnick

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2011, 11:24:07 AM »
You could try adapting Necromunda. Or the Savage worlds rules are very good and adaptable. I think there is a showdown Star Wars version on the internet somewhere.
Mike

Offline Col. Aubrey Bagshot

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2011, 11:26:18 AM »
Or maybe a version of Tomorrows war with custom characters...
Its a really clever skirmish set and was a free download, but alas no more as the rule book is being printed... I sure someone somewhere has all teh main characters already mapped and written out for this rule set...

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Offline Rich J

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 11:51:55 AM »
I have TW but not the character conversion. Will ask Shawn about it ...

Offline fourcolorfigs

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 01:03:02 PM »
I am working on Blasters & Bulkheads, a Goalsystem skirmish game designed to emulate SPace Opera.  If you're interested, I can send you a play-test doc.  They're very character driven, and include some campaign rules.  Let me know. 
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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2011, 11:34:51 AM »
I am working on Blasters & Bulkheads

I have been watching the development of this set on your blog.

I am looking forward to their release.  A big ol' stint of Star Wars gaming is long overdue.


Offline YPU

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2011, 06:33:36 PM »
I would second Savage Worlds, its has a style that fits starwars very much. some of the weapons have already been statted and the rest should be no problem. (should you want some help with that do PM me)
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Offline Smokeyrone

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2011, 02:55:20 AM »
Perfecting a TSATF varient for unit driven Star Wars gaming now.

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Offline theoldschool

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2011, 07:34:20 PM »
Rich
I know you list 5150 as one of the systems you have already tried to morph into SW, but have you had a look at the new version 5150 Star Army. It might be a better fit.

Offline Rich J

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2011, 08:21:33 PM »
Star army is no good as it is platoon plus level but the new one is (I am plytesting it). Decided to do my own dedicated set though :)

Offline theoldschool

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2011, 08:30:22 PM »
Always the best option. I'm looking forward to seeing how the new 5150 plays out.

Offline Verderer

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2011, 11:31:20 AM »
Hi
Before I sit down and write some does anyone know any decent character driven rules out there that can still be got (WEG rules are impossible to get). I have made variants for 7TV 5150 and my Flying Lead but not fully happy with them. 7Tv is the closest but not enough super villians in the original films to keep the excellent feel up for the dark side player (DV and 16 stormtroopers is boring after first couple of times).

So save me days work please :)

Sorry to butt in, but should be pretty easy to get WEG's Star Wars Miniatures Battles? Noble Knight seems to carry several copies of both the 1st and 2nd editions? Postage can be high, but if you choose 'printed material' option, then it will be pretty palatable.

Offline Rich J

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2011, 12:18:56 PM »
But the WEG miniature battles is not really about the characters, got a copy the other day and was very disappointed ... nearly finished mine now anyway :)

Offline Verderer

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2011, 12:45:34 PM »
right you are, Rich.

Offline Rich J

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Re: Star Wars (Saga) skirmish rules needed ...
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2011, 10:17:39 PM »
All done ... a pastiche of all my favourite bits from my favourite rules. Might add a card system ala 7TV if they play OK.

If anyone who knows me wants to try them give me an email :)

 

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