Hi there, Introduced my friends to FOB and it went down well. Though of course there were some inevitable questions raised by them which they would like...
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elmo_mellonhead
Mar 13, 2007 1:59 pm
I'm sure Bren will jump in with the "official"; answers but here's my 2 ... Bavaria gets all 7 of their cards. ... Austria can't draw because they don't have...
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Ian
studio7auk
Mar 13, 2007 2:21 pm
Hi, I thought that, in this case, the turn would end when the Austrian Player had no more cards in his deck, regardless of if he or his opponent had impetus...
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OmanBT@...
bo9493
Mar 13, 2007 2:35 pm
... Brent: Excellent! ... So here are the questions I remember! Any experienced player who can answer them for me please? 1 Austria is superior and wins...
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elmo_mellonhead
Mar 13, 2007 3:31 pm
... I believe this is covered in the FAQ. Both sides get to take their turn, so if there are 7 init points and the first side to go only as 5 cards, they run...
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Gary Barr
rolfsteineruk
Mar 13, 2007 5:21 pm
Hi all Here is cpoy of post I placed on PK site (in case Brent looks here first). Elegant game with FOB :-) "Hi Brent Had a quick bash at rules using my 10mm...
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dochejed
Mar 13, 2007 5:43 pm
There used to be a set of PK WWII naval rules in the files section, but I don't see them now. Does anyone know where I could find a copy? Jed...
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calebcod
Mar 13, 2007 5:50 pm
Thank you for the superfast reply. Philip ... course there were some inevitable questions raised by them which they would like clarified. I even showed them...
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Mike
aristillus
Mar 13, 2007 5:57 pm
I was one of the "new guys" that Phil referred to in his mail (Phil - you've called me worse than "tough crowd" :-)......) Just to say I really enjoyed the FoB...
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elmo_mellonhead
Mar 13, 2007 8:00 pm
My two-cents while waiting for Brent ... Yes, they can use Firepower cards and shoot at point blank range. ... Ooh - good question. I would assume it only...
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OmanBT@...
bo9493
Mar 13, 2007 8:01 pm
Gary wrote: "Hi Brent Had a quick bash at rules using my 10mm Malburian chaps. All in all fairly straighforward and I think I got the rule systems correct . As...
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Jim Boyd
tiger92163
Mar 13, 2007 10:00 pm
Give me through the weekend and I will upload what I have done thus far. Life and loss of a gaming group slowed my progress to a dead crawl and I haven't...
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Gary Barr
rolfsteineruk
Mar 13, 2007 11:03 pm
Hi Brent Thanks for answers ... Hmm not sure I 'like' this in some respects but ok. I can always 'house rule' this situation :-) Another couple of queries : 1....
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Gary Barr
rolfsteineruk
Mar 13, 2007 11:10 pm
Hi Elmo ... Or a couple of shillings in local parlance :-) And you were on the ball with your answers FOB is quite flexible in its concepts which takes a bit...
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bo9493
Mar 14, 2007 12:50 am
... Brent: House rules are always acceptable! ... Brent: You only apply the worst of the enemy proximity modifiers - so in this case - apply the enemy in...
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elmo_mellonhead
Mar 14, 2007 2:24 am
In FoB, a group gets the coveted 3 moves on an even roll. An artillery unit and an infantry unit both move up to an enemy unit, unlimber/change to line...
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bo9493
Mar 14, 2007 3:19 am
... OR... ... Brent: You fall back if the enemy beats you and rolls even. See the Fall Back definition on page 40. There is no requirement for Unit ...
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bo9493
Mar 14, 2007 3:20 am
... OR... ... Brent: You fall back if the enemy beats you and rolls even. See the Fall Back definition on page 40. There is no requirement for Unit ...
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Gary Barr
rolfsteineruk
Mar 14, 2007 10:05 am
Hi again Brent ... so ... Roger that, in similar vein does this apply to all modifiers ie you only apply the worst/best ? for instance when firing and using...
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LANGFORD Nick
coggeshall1066
Mar 14, 2007 2:21 pm
I recentlyplayed in a large game (in a genuine ballroom) using Fletcher Pratt rules. It has awakened an interest in WW2 naval games. Could I have a copy of the...
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Peter Morrison
luxor180
Mar 14, 2007 4:12 pm
There is one of the things I am coming to really admire with FOB. The enemy is not always where he appears to be on the table. Its one of the few table top...
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bo9493
Mar 14, 2007 7:00 pm
... In those examples, no - those are different circumstances and the modifiers are cumulative. The proximity modifier for leadership just penalizes you for...
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redphalanx
Mar 17, 2007 2:58 pm
Hi all, Just recently recieved BoB2 and must admit that it looks quite interesting, BUT, even though i'm not a complete novice as far as fig wargames are...
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Gonsalvo@...
gonsalvo1500
Mar 17, 2007 5:18 pm
Hi Didier, Welcome to Piquet and to the group! Your English is so far above my pitiful knowledge of French that you have nothing to be ashamed of! Pikette...
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Victor Cina
vjcina1
Mar 17, 2007 5:46 pm
Hi I would suggest you do this. Set up a game with 12 units on both sides. Put out some simple terrain, meaning nothing over Level 2. Roll the D20's and...
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Piquet@yahoogroups.com
Mar 17, 2007 6:42 pm
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Piquet group: What is your favorite figure scale and basing scheme to game with? o 54mm o 25/28mm o...
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ncrissieb
Mar 18, 2007 3:03 am
Hi All, Cris Brown here ... after ... hrmmm ... let's not even try to guess how long it's been. Nice to see a lot of familiar names, and a lot of new ones as...
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ncrissieb
Mar 18, 2007 3:11 am
Oh ... one other thing ... are there any summaries/reviews of THEATRE OF WAR available? My only complaint about the official piquet.com site is that the...
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Gonsalvo@...
gonsalvo1500
Mar 18, 2007 3:47 am
Hi Cris, It's good to hear from you again. Welcome back! FoB: This is a really interesting set for 1700 - 1900 era games. The key things about it are that...
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Gonsalvo@...
gonsalvo1500
Mar 18, 2007 4:44 am
You might also want to include 40mm basing options? Peter In a message dated 3/17/2007 1:42:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Piquet@yahoogroups.com writes: Enter...
