tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post473430917543506891..comments2024-03-05T19:24:33.982+11:00Comments on Wargaming with Barks: Shadow War: Armageddon rules reviewBarkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04389368754759452544noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-88504471360482437612017-05-26T12:34:42.911+10:002017-05-26T12:34:42.911+10:00Thanks, Cheetor! I'll check out those SF range...Thanks, Cheetor! I'll check out those SF ranges. Unfortunately I'm a little short on appropriate scenery currently- add it to the to-do list...Barkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389368754759452544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-38226594259424584512017-05-25T23:49:54.442+10:002017-05-25T23:49:54.442+10:00In 2010 I tried to rewrite GorkaMorka to suit what...In 2010 I tried to rewrite GorkaMorka to suit what I thought that It should be like, to try to eliminate the flaws as I saw them.<br /><br />I spent a bit of time on it, but in the end decided that in fact it wasnt worth it, and played a campaign using the rules as written. <br /><br />The campaign system still bugged me though. It required far too much bookwork and was much to fiddly for my tastes.<br /><br />I feel similarly about the core SWA rules (seeing as they are close to identical to GoMo) but the tidied up campaign system is a big improvement.<br /><br />An underdog bonus would be good, and certain forces have limited options and equipment to add after only a game or two but considering that the longest SWA campaign that I am likely to get played these days is a weekend long binge, Im not to bothered.<br /><br />Check out the small print re Parrying too. As a Necromunda Veteran Im sure that you will be pleased to see how it has been brought under control.<br /><br />I hope that you get some fun out of SWA! I have been enjoying it.<br /><br />Oh yeah, head swaps on the Neophyte hybrid kit work really well for quickly making a certain sort of armed Imperial civilian, if you are inclined.<br /><br />If you are into sci-fi civilians then I strongly suggest that you take a look at the "Astropolis" and "Colony 87" ranges for some gorgeous, unarmed miniatures that slot right into gaming in the 41st millennium.<br />cheetor/sho3boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903788038870748272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-65690399315461907042017-05-25T11:04:15.548+10:002017-05-25T11:04:15.548+10:00I think that would be great, let us know how you g...I think that would be great, let us know how you go.Barkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389368754759452544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-71008666775155667132017-05-25T01:38:54.033+10:002017-05-25T01:38:54.033+10:00Nice review. I recently picked up a copy of the r...Nice review. I recently picked up a copy of the rules and have been slowly reading through them. <br /><br />I look forward to trying them out and may try some different activation mechanics if my group isn't opposed to it.sean geweckehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617097417699356397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-64038074989505154982017-05-24T13:23:58.482+10:002017-05-24T13:23:58.482+10:00Thank you, Mr Pink, I'm very happy with how th...Thank you, Mr Pink, I'm very happy with how they came out!Barkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389368754759452544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-65646327743284362782017-05-24T10:27:36.929+10:002017-05-24T10:27:36.929+10:00The way you've painted those genestealer culti...The way you've painted those genestealer cultists looks like the spitting image of the art. That's some amazing work!Mr_Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057075789177712997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-51401349852051742142017-05-20T07:59:01.434+10:002017-05-20T07:59:01.434+10:00Thanks, Matt, they're about 20 years old now!
...Thanks, Matt, they're about 20 years old now!<br /><br />I don't think it would be too hard to use a different activation mechanism for this, keep everything else the same.<br /><br />But it would have been a great opportunity for GW to explore a new mechanic and give each faction a way to tweak it to their advantage.Barkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389368754759452544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-24677573726506497412017-05-20T07:56:24.802+10:002017-05-20T07:56:24.802+10:00I think it will be fun against a like-minded oppon...I think it will be fun against a like-minded opponent interested in a narrative campaign.Barkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389368754759452544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-12599418957188857212017-05-20T00:26:05.010+10:002017-05-20T00:26:05.010+10:00I really appreciate this analysis of the new rules...I really appreciate this analysis of the new rules. I totally agree that the IGOUGO system is now outdated and there are lots and lots of excellent alternatives developed in other skirmish games (Deadman's Hand, Frostgrave, Imperial Assault, Bolt Action -- the list just goes on).<br /><br />Beautiful minis by the way - I love that can of Coke!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045275598713483939.post-15418798302710818972017-05-19T22:42:15.593+10:002017-05-19T22:42:15.593+10:00A very fair and balanced review. I've been pl...A very fair and balanced review. I've been playing a few games and I do enjoy the throwback gaming - but you're right, the IGOUGO does feel very dated. I really like the harsh mechanism of testing once 25% of your force is down as it can mean you always have a chance to snatch victory by killing a couple of opposing models. Perhaps that could be seen as not "fair", but it is fun and keeps you on your toes!JamieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06206287212346614676noreply@blogger.com