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Engage: Spaceship Combat
Publisher: Red Wyvern Games
by Stuart T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 02/15/2020 15:43:43

Lots of content in the rules, much of which really could have done with cutting - for example, far too many actions to be able to actually use them all. Some really nice basic rules but then some odd ones too - ships move only 4-6" per turn and only turn 90 degrees a go, which is slow. That would be OK but then scenarios are only supposed to last ~8 turns which means an average map (4x4) is huge. Overall I think there is a decent game in here but it would require some work to get a lot out of it. Company seems defunct.



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Optimates et Populares
Publisher: Hollandspiele
by Stuart T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 11/19/2017 16:12:59

This is a great little game with a lot of theme, though you'll need to be interested enough in the history (but why else would you be reading?..) The map could do with a little streamlining, the rules with an example of play.

It is well worth your hard-earned to check this one out.



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Polemos SPQR
Publisher: Baccus 6mm
by Stuart T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 04/21/2012 13:43:43

Whilst not bad for the price (I got my copy for $11) SPQR has the look of a somewhat unpolished product.

I've read through several times now and still do not really understand the order system or how it works - as the core of the system this should be made very clear but there is not so much as an example of issuing orders and what effect that would have on play, the orders section really needs expanding and several examples adding. The interaction between general and other officers is also unclear - how do officers use their points and how does it differ from the generals command pips?

The combat section is clear, and has some unusual mechanics (including charges being initially treated as ranged combat) which I have yet to try on the table.

Several army lists and scenarios are included and this part of the book seems well done and thought out.

It's worth noting that there is a very active yahoo group which covers these rules too.

In summary, if you are willing to put the work in on the yahoo group getting the rest of the rules down (they don't appear to be in the book) then this might be a good set of rules.



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The War That Never Was: a Planetary Operations Module
Publisher: Legionnaire Games
by Stuart T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/30/2012 11:49:35

Very good example of what the PO system can do. Includes additional rules, scenarios and army lists.



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Strike Legion: Planetary Operations Revised Edition
Publisher: Legionnaire Games
by Stuart T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/30/2012 11:47:03

Well presented set of rules at a reasonable price. Could be used to represent just about anything you wanted to, and probably more of a template to create something than a pre-packaged system (although some sample army lists are in the book)

Full rules for unit creation are included and the author is very active on the Yahoo group setup to support the rules. The WWIII supplement is good (if badly named) and shows the versatility of the system.

The rules could use more examples but other than that grab a copy and tweak to whichever period / crazy idea takes your fancy.



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