Ronin, by Osprey!

[Smith]

Thanks Rich, that was my take too, aside from the 2 with pre-requisite skills, I was wondering what the difference between Advanced and normal was, but it seems nothing. Abilities from the list can also be taken for the 3 points correct?

Any Attributes from p.24–26 can be chosen – all Abilities and Bujutsus (advanced or otherwise) are Attributes.

Only Niten and Yadome-jutsu have prerequisites – the other two Advanced Bujutsus can be selected freely (e.g. Ming Chinese light cavalry, p.41)

I'll speak to the author about the possibility of a mythological add-on – no promises, mind you! I'll also see what I can do about a builder – I'll post something up on the OWG resources page as and when (and will announce it here too).

[Rich J]

We have been using mythological creatures just by using one of the figure templates and subbing figure. So with  dai-oni for example you would choose a no-dachi and heavy armour to represent their skin etc. Most things can be worked out we have found. I use the Ikko bunkai for my bakemono led by Oni.

Only thing missing would be magic although we are looking that that could be in the action phase and would work like shooting for 'shooty' magic or bestow an ability on a character for other stuff. Kuji type 'ninja' magic would work as 'shooting' but using Rank instead of armour for modifier and then would produce stunned effect etc.

Set up two forum like things just for Ronin

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/529198920483862/

Forum
http://roninskirmishrules.freeforums.org/index.php?sid=8e6c656fcf9cc61bf96d1c40556d7bcd

Rich

[PF]

Received my copy: cool.

I would also love monsters/ myth creatures/ magic. Please.

And more scenarios. I like the ones in the book (especially the one with one player having less pts than the other) but I'm not really seeing the point of special attacks with the current scenarios so it would be sweet to have some that make those options useful.
Well, I guess I could make my own scenarios but I don't play that much and I dislike wasting my time and more importantly the time of my friends with unbalanced scenarios.

If I missed the scenario where those attcks are useful, sorry.

[Vermis]

I'll speak to the author about the possibility of a mythological add-on – no promises, mind you!

Ask him about rabbits, too.

[Whtknt1066]

You'll talk to the author about a mythical Japan supplement? Brilliant! I understand that you're not promising anything, but if you DO print it, I'd buy it in a heartbeat! Especially if it came with some kind of system for build-your-own-monsters. Thanks for listening!

[vonplutz]

Our club played Ronin for the first time last night. Did a multiplayer game representing the final battle for the village in Seven Samurai and it was fantastic. I believe everyone had a fun time and this game will be a keeper.

[AlexM]

Our club played Ronin for the first time last night. Did a multiplayer game representing the final battle for the village in Seven Samurai and it was fantastic. I believe everyone had a fun time and this game will be a keeper.

He just said that because he got away with one of the prisoners....

It really plays smoothly once you get the hang of the mechanics (and that doesn't take long!!)

[vonplutz]

He just said that because he got away with one of the prisoners....

It really plays smoothly once you get the hang of the mechanics (and that doesn't take long!!)

Don't be sad that my bandits were the only ones to get off with a female.  Not to mention a barrel of sake as well. Those two guys are gonna have a fun night... Shame about their boss dying.

I played a second game last night and it was also a lot of fun. My only concern is the naginata is really powerful and has no negative use other than in confined spaces.

[commissarmoody]

Check this out

[FunkyBrush]

I got my Ronin minis on Monday. Wonderful stuff

But there is a problem with the Bandit Buntai. On the box there are two different bandits with yari & medium armour pictured. But I've got two of the same type. Has anybode else the same problem? Is it possible to order the other type separately from northstar? What are your experiences.

[FunkyBrush]

Check this out

Looks great. Westerns and samurai movies are allways an interesting mix.

[Rich J]

Probably a packing error - contact Nic at Northstar and I'm sure he will send the other out to you mate.

[Elk101]

Probably a packing error - contact Nic at Northstar and I'm sure he will send the other out to you mate.

Yeah, Nick is great with this sort of thing, he knows how to look after his customers!

[FunkyBrush]

Thanks. Good to know. I'll send him a email later.

[Whtknt1066]

Wow, that movie looks gosh durn pretty! I'm going to have to watch that.  Thanks for the heads up!