The ship rules offer some nice options, but do not seem to get bogged down. The combat system/activation system is nice. Activation is a variant on the deck driven games, each side has their own deck, suits determine number of actions for units. Units can become fatigued from combat, or from being , fatigue will impact on how they perform. Combat uses a D10, with the shooter wanting to roll high, the defender gets a chance to avoid hits. Interesting twist on artillery, if they roll a hit, they then get to roll additional dice (for additional damage) The additional damage roll is rolled against the same target number that was used for the first roll.
Also received another ship, this time a sloop, bring me up to 5 ships! I did suggest that this was going to happen. I am still eyeing a couple of ships and boats from other companies. Also hoping that someone other than me will pick up an Old Glory membership, as they have the best price on cannons (after the 40% off)
Does that mean that game-specific card decks must also be purchased to be able to play the game, or would ordinary card decks suffice?
ReplyDeleteI could be interested in a joint order that would yield some boats. Some OG product could be of interest, too, but probably not enough to justify buying a membership - how much are they now?
Note that TAG gun barrels can be purchased separately.
No, one does not need any extra cards be it initiative or unit. Regular deck works for initiative. I am hoping Craig might go for the OG membership, or a grand chip in by some of us, it is still only $50.00.
DeleteThanks about TAG.
I would chip in; does Craig still return to Ottawa, though?
DeleteNo problem! I had inquired with them a few years ago, when I was thinking of modifying a 1/60 Mayflower kit for gaming. Even if they aren't listed separately, I expect that TAG would be quite happy to provide gun barrels