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Kar98k replied to the topic Different Methods for Activating Units in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 4 months ago
Hello fellow Bolt Action fans. The other day I just stumbled across two more “Bolt Action Alliance” scenarios for Bolt Action. My guess is that some of you already know about these, so this is for those that do not know yet – until yesterday, that included me.
Anyway, I just wanted to share this with other Bolt Action fans because even though I h…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic What do YOU want to see in Bolt Action v3? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 4 months ago
One thing I would like to see that I didn’t notice is a change to HMGs. I recommend the range be extended from 36″ to 40″ to differentiate them a bit more
Like most, I am okay with the ranges. That is because ranges are for tabletop miniature gaming and not actual – the range of a medium AT gun is only 60 inches. What differentiates the HMG from…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Kit Bashing Figures – Easy Peasy or a PIA ? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 5 months ago
It’s a pity the early Brits and Germans aren’t compatable with the later plastics .. although I have used some of the arms on Rubicon figures.
Funny you should mention this. This was one of the points in the Stop the Madness thread:
I’m not reall…
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Kar98k replied to the topic What do YOU want to see in Bolt Action v3? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 5 months ago
Fix SMOKE. Instead of letting opponent move it to their advantage when it isn’t on target (1st edition smoke must have been really broken), have it drift in a random direction 2D6 or D6+6 inches.
It seems the new smoke rules on page 97 are not favored by a lot of people because for the most part, this has already been in affect with a lot of B…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic What do YOU want to see in Bolt Action v3? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 6 months ago
There has been side talk about this and all, but is there actual real plans for a V3 of the rules?
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Kar98k replied to the topic What do YOU want to see in Bolt Action v3? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 7 months ago
Agreed, having a few more guidelines for buildings would be nice so that buildings in Bolt Action are less abstract and more defined.
Rules for buildings do not have to be overly complex – we wouldn’t want that! However, just a few more guidelines to take care of the more common game mechanic issues. There are a few ways to go about this, but…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Different Methods for Activating Units in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 7 months ago
We just played one of our best Bolt Action games ever!
We used one of the new scenarios above (still not sure which one is my favorite), and we used one of the different methods for activating units (still not sure which one is my favorite). Anyway, just wanted to share.
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Kar98k replied to the topic What do YOU want to see in Bolt Action v3? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 7 months ago
That reminds me. I would also like restrictions for some weapons on firing from within buildings, bunkers, and basically an enclosed area. For example, there should be a penalty (or simply no allowed) when firing a bazooka, Leichtgeschütz 40, Panzerschreck, panzerfaust, and other such weapons from an enclosed space. Note however that the PIAT…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Color of uniforms in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 8 months ago
The book “The Indian Army 1914-1947” from Osprey Publishing doesn’t give a lot of details on uniforms, but it seems to suggest that either was possible (Khaki or re-dyed Jungle Green). However, it also points out that from 1943, uniforms were progressively replaced among Indian and British troops by a purpose-made lightweight copy of the British…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Are there any non-open top 7+/8+ vehicle with a Medium Howitzer besides BT-42? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 8 months ago
@Stuart – Yep, missed that.
Then I agree with Nat. The Su76i would be the closest that I can think of too.
Side note: I recall reading that the original plan for the SU-76 was supposed to have a fully enclosed fighting compartment, but this was changed to an open top. Yes, the open top was vulnerable to small arms fire and hand grenades, but it…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Are there any non-open top 7+/8+ vehicle with a Medium Howitzer besides BT-42? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 8 months ago
Yes.
The M3 105mm HMC has a medium howitzer and damage value of 7+
See details on page 45 of the Armies of the US.
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Kar98k replied to the topic Kit Bashing Figures – Easy Peasy or a PIA ? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 8 months ago
Originally I was going to use the newer kit with old arms but it didn’t look right so bought another box of the older models (actually I got 30 as it came with an extra sprue and weapons frame).
I can relate to this. In another thread I had mentioned, “… but more importantly this makes their newer plastic figures less compatible with their e…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic What do YOU want to see in Bolt Action v3? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 8 months ago
I would like to see some of the ideas mentioned above, but for sure I would like to see added:
1) Vehicle MGs reduced in effectiveness – especially co-axial and hull mounted MGs on tanks and other enclosed vehicles.
2) Forward observer units (Artillery and Air) are given the following restrictions: Not front-line combat units: Forward observer u…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Churchill Tanks in Soft Underbelly in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 9 months ago
Yes, I have noticed this as well. I think it is because the Soft Underbelly campaign book focuses on the events, situations, and actions of the Sicilian campaign, and only the first stages/phases on the Italian mainland. I believe it is for this reason the Churchill tank was not included in this campaign book. However, it does say under “About…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Different Methods for Activating Units in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 10 months ago
Hello fellow Bolt Action fans. I just stumbled across this “Bolt Action Alliance” idea for Bolt Action the other day while watching a YouTube video where it gets briefly mentioned. I also did a quick search here on the official Bolt Action forum to see what people think. Surprisingly, this is not mentioned.
Anyway, I just had to share this wit…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Kit Bashing Figures – Easy Peasy or a PIA ? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 10 months ago
@Jim – good improvement on the MG.
Hopefully this thread will encourage those players that would normally just avoid doing something like this. It is easier than most people would think. I know because I use to be one of those that didn’t think it was within my skill level. It is just time consuming, and I think that is what worries…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Kit Bashing Figures – Easy Peasy or a PIA ? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 11 months ago
I also wanted to mention scratch building. That is, kit-bashing and scratch building.
Of course, some people make it look so easy:
Kit-bashing the figures above would be easy enough for me, but scratch building the MMG looks fun. That is why I have always wanted to try and scratch build an MMG myself just like the one pictured above using…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Kit Bashing Figures – Easy Peasy or a PIA ? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 11 months ago
Jacob Carter, thanks for point this out. I did not know of this YouTube channel. I already watched one, and got a good idea out of it.
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Kar98k replied to the topic Kit Bashing Figures – Easy Peasy or a PIA ? in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 11 months ago
For me, I find kit-bashing almost a must sometimes to get that figure you need for your games.
Kit-bashing/conversions can also be fun as well, but while kit-bashing/conversions can be easy for some, it can be a PitA for others. Even the simple ones can be a PitA for some – the latter is more dependent on their level of modelling skill.
Andy…[Read more]
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Kar98k replied to the topic Cavalry Lances in the forum Bolt Action 1 year, 11 months ago
On a serious note, it is interesting that the British dismissed the lance in the Peninsula, but then adopted it after 1815. Better for fighting ‘native’ infantry?
Not just in the Peninsula, but the entire Napoleonic Wars (and before). Unlike the other major countries, the British didn’t have Lancers regiments. They didn’t appear until after the…[Read more]
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