You could even use Inquisitor (free rules) or even Dark Heresy (no free £35 book) RPG combat for even more flavour. More options: Necromunda (free?) or even...
Might be worth a look at the Warhammer Mighty Empires Rules (free online) to see how they figure points on a campaign map. W40K is close to me heartsies......
... working on ... was ... Thanks for those kind words. I really wish that I could have explored the design and combat system more thoroughly. Perhaps I ...
Here's what I had put together for building Epic forces from VBAM ground units. I started with the Units to Elements rules from the CGSR and then decided that...
... In the early stages of an exploration campaign, it can often be the most cost-effective method to start scouting. It is not necessarily cheap, but you can...
... most ... cheap, but ... likely be ... effectively ... your more ... Depending how cheap you can make units (you could skip the FTL drive and 'explorer'...
I recently had a thread going on the VBAM forums about Encounter Resolution. I thought I'd see what the group here has to say. My basic question comes down to...
Hi Joe! ... In the case that no force withdraws, or is forced in to a blockade the all of the forces involved are stuck. This will generate another encounter...
Hello everyone, In the next week or two Charlie and I will be creating a section to discuss the upcoming VBAM: Federation Commander source book. At present we...
... Cool. For whatever reason it took my mind some time to figure out how the encounter resolution system works. If you are re-writing this part then maybe...
... I am probably biased from my own reading and gaming experience but I picture the resolution of the CSCR being an abstract of the entire month of fighting,...
I finally had my first battle in my trial game. I'll run through it, please let me know where I screwed up. The Lorans were attacking a Brinadaki system. ...
... That's fine. Just not what I am used to. I'm not saying I don't like. The economics between VBAM and Starfire and very different. Some feel there is...
How is this coming? Is it on hold due to all the work that needs to be done for the new module y'all signed? Just checking to see if I should be looking to...
... I just finished the 3000.5 turn. I've had two more battles since then (both in the Telemakos system). The first battle was a Lorans fleet of 2xCA and 2xDD...
... Ah, I know that map well :D . ... Did you end up using the wartime economies optional rule? Thanks for the update, BTW. I think most everyone enjoys a...
... Next turn there will be a big battle in Endymion. The Lorans are bringing a fleet of 10 CVLs with 40 LF's embarked (plus a couple of CAs and DDs). Based...
... I got side tracked by Star Charts and Those Who Serve and haven't managed to get back to finish the player position setup yet. Now that taxes are out of ...
... You stared into the wrong Monolith again, Keith! ... Then you're doing it wrong! :) I got the taxes in by both March 15 and April 15, even if only by a few...
Joe, Hello and welcome to the VBAM system! I'm in agreement on your comments about liking the simplicity and flexibility of VBAM. In regards to using intel...
Yeah, this is the generic tech system Dan posted and then Garland later updated and is in the file section here. I really should put them in the next e-zine...
We post them on the blog periodically (blog.vbamgames.com), which can be seen from the new front page here (www.vbamgames.com). The last one was about elite...
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