Modern Warfare

What do you define as modern? In my definition, modern can include anything from the second world war onwards.

Anyways, 1/35 is a pretty big scale, would that imply a skirmish game? keep in mind 1/72 is about 20mm scale.

I'm trying to dig through my brain to think of any really really modern miniature games (i.e. modelling wars within the last 10 years), and had a trawl through the web to see anything that looked interesting, here's a shortlist of stuff I thought looked vaguely interesting and that I have seen the name of here and there:

http://theminiaturespage.com/rules/mod/afot.html

http://theminiaturespage.com/rules/mod/wrg1950.html

http://theminiaturespage.com/rules/ww2/baps.html

in fact go to http://theminiaturespage.com/mod.mv, it has a bunch of rules with some review and overviews and stuff

Another place you may want to look at is http://freewargamesrules.tiddlyspot.com/ , lots of free wargames rules, mostly a little too light for my taste, but always worth a look.

Have fun finding games you wanna play, always the challenge :)

Shazza

No matter where you go, there you are

Thanks for that I'll take a look. I should have said I meant Post WW2. As in present day or thereabouts for the most part. Reason I was looking at 1/35 scale or thereabouts was it fits in more with the current scenery I have (for 40K and such). More than say 1/72 does. And yes I know 1/35 is larger than GW scale but it's close enough. Plus I used a lot of 1/35 kits when making various bits of scenery and such so it works out.

As for the WorldWorks Games Cardstock terrain again the scale would be too large for 1/72. But yes a skirmish scale game is more my cup of tea anyway with each model representing an indidual trooper etc. Still those resources you've pointed me too look like they may cover that kind of thing.

Thanks.

The biggest issue of course with 1/35 is finding the models for a sensible price. Anyways, glad to be of help, tell us of any successes you have in finding a ruleset, I'm always interested in lookin at new new rules

Shazza

No matter where you go, there you are

Well, on rethinking maybe 1/72 isnt so bad. I could still use carstock terrain I would just need to reduce the printer size accordingly to bring it to the right scale. Just means it inst re-usable for other 25/28mm games. But 1/72 does always have the appeal of cheapness.

I plan to hunt about a bit more on the rules front but it might be a lost cause as I cant quite find the balance of detail and speed I fancy. Maybe I'll have to write my own. ;)

1/72 is great cos there is a huuuge selection of model kits out there (admittedly of variable quality) and you can get about 50 men for about 4 pounds, which is value if ever i saw it :)

No matter where you go, there you are

Just saw this on a website the other day. Anyone know anything about it? Is it any good? Pre Painted minis and tanks which is always a bonus.

http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/home/series.php?qsSeries=47

I don't know much about the system but apparently the mini's are painted to a reasonable standard. Also I can order it in for you if you're interested in it.

- Liam

I am your gaming god, in my temple of Geek.

Based on Starship Troopers I believe. Get along to ORC at the Three Tuns on a Saturday as I believe they run various Mongoose games

We just got 3 sample infantry figures in for Battlefield Evolution so if you want to have a look at what the paint jobs are like before ordering swing by the shop and have a look.

- Liam

I am your gaming god, in my temple of Geek.

I'll maybe pop in for a quick look at lunchtime today then if I get time.