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I added several photos of figures and vehicles by different manufacturers to the "Figures Photos" album. So far they're all 15mm. I've made the folder public...
Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 4, 2007
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We are spoiled for choice for scale now. You can make a good argument for almost any of the popular wargaming scales (15mm, 20mm and 28mm) as well as the new...
Michael R. Blair
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Nov 5, 2007
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Yes, there's definitely an embarassment of riches when it comes to modern figures in various scales. 20mm, in particular, looks very promising as several...
Doyle Shawn Carpenter
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Speaking of scale...if I wanted to convert a 1/60 to 1/72, I would scale it to 83.33% of its original size?? I believe the formula is FromScale/ToScale =...
TriOpticon
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Nov 5, 2007
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Quite. It is well worth pointing out that with a little bit of work you can game in any scale – well maybe anything short of 1:1 – that is airsoft! Though...
Michael R. Blair
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To get from 1/60 to 1/72 you need to multiply your model dimensions by 5/6 which does indeed give you a reduction to 83.33% Oh, and I am Matakishi... (and...
Matakishi
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Nov 5, 2007
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I think you are right with your conversion formulae – simple algebra I think. It is odd how algebra and trigonometry crop up when are making terrain and...
Michael R. Blair
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Hello all! I wanted to de-lurk and introduce myself, and spread the word about this gaming event I've got in the works. I recently came across Ambush Alley,...
Scott
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Nov 6, 2007
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I'd definitely like to donate a copy of AA for a raffle drawing - just send me the winner's e-mail address and I'll send them a copy! ... -- Doyle Shawn...
Doyle Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 6, 2007
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Thanks alot man! I really appreciate your contribution, every bit helps. Would it be possible for you to make up a quick Ambush Alley certificate I can print...
Scott
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Nov 6, 2007
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We'll whip something up! I wish I could be there - I'd love to run some demos. Are you planning on doing anything with the game yourself? ... -- Doyle Shawn...
Doyle Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 6, 2007
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It isn't MUCH of a sneak peek, but it's something! Check out the Photos folder called "Urban Tiles" to see the street tiles that Dave Phipps has whipped up for...
Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 6, 2007
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Those are very nice... I look forward to seeing your step by step ... From: Shawn Carpenter <dscarpenter@...> To: AmbushAlley@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Harold Crossley
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Nov 6, 2007
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I've posted up the beginning of an FAQ on the web forum (www.ambushalleygames.com/forum), but I'm not sure that's the best format or venue for the project. So,...
Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 7, 2007
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... I would make it both a downloadable PDF and a searchable web site/page. You can link to them on the forum, in your signature, etc. ... An errata, if that...
TriOpticon
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Nov 7, 2007
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Well, originally I was going to run a 20mm moderns game set in Iraq using a combo of Two Hour Wargames' FNG and Chain Reaction 2, but Ambush Alley seems more...
Scott
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Nov 8, 2007
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Sounds great, Scott! Let me know if you need any help with the rules or scenario - Robby, Dave, and I would be happy to lend a (long distance) hand! ... -- ...
Doyle Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 8, 2007
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Has anyone else seen the immediate potential for these rules to play out a Vietnam style setting? Urban and jungle warfare have seriously similar dynamics and...
Owen Glover
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Nov 10, 2007
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I too was thinking of using Ambush Alley for jungle based counter-insurgency games, more specifically Vietnam. ... From: Owen Glover To:...
Michael Taylor
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Nov 10, 2007
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I may be biased, of course, but I think the rules would work perfectly well for scenarios featuring jungle, thick forest, or broken terrain instead of an urban...
Doyle Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 10, 2007
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Hey Folks, I posted some pictures of my painted minis over on the forum, just thought i'd share: http://www.ambushalleygames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=167 ...
stcrossley
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Nov 13, 2007
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Matakishi has posted up a picture of his "built up" terrain on the forum. Very nice, inspirational terrain with a link to a "how-to" article. What's not to...
Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 14, 2007
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Where in the rule set am I missing the info about Weapon Classes? I refer to page 38 of the PDF to find out about effects of vehicle Defense vs Weapon Class....
mjsigrdrifa
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Nov 17, 2007
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Sorry posted it before I was ready, please read this to finish the post ... Is it the Support weapon types? It's just not immediately clear to me when reading...
mjsigrdrifa
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Nov 17, 2007
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MJ, The weapon classes can be found in the text box on pg. 37. Its contents read: *VEHICLE WEAPON DICE * *Light Support Weapons: 2 Dice * *Medium Support...
Doyle Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 18, 2007
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Ok, I think I'm getting hung up in the nomenclature between vehicles and men. Just a final check up question. On page 37, in the vehicle section, it says that...
mjsigrdrifa
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Nov 19, 2007
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No worries, Matt! You're asking perfectly reasonable questions and don't sound like you're bashing at all. I think you're on the right track, too. The infantry...
Doyle Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 19, 2007
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Perfect, as long as they're not *supposed* to match, I'm A-okay. So take each weapon system being used individually in the situation it's being used in. For...
mjsigrdrifa
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Nov 19, 2007
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You're on the money! E-mail me at dscarpenter@... with the User-ID you signed up on the forum with and I'll check into it for you! Hopefully we didn't...
Doyle Shawn Carpenter
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Nov 19, 2007
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We here at Ambush Alley games, enjoy seeing all the photos of painted miniatures and terrain that are posted here and on the forum. So we thought why not have...
Shawn Carpenter
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