L.T. Russell

Howdy Peter!

I had a good weekend, then again when you’re an old retired guy, EVERY day is Saturday.  I hope you had a pleasant weekend….

My actual experience with shaped-charge weapons is limited, just some LAAWs, fired at armored vehicle targets.  I was impressed, but I believe modern AT4s, Javelins, TOWs, etc, probably back a little more p…[Read more]

Howdy Peter!

Like I said, I’m no expert.  My limited understanding is that the job of the explosive in a shaped-charge projectile is to ignite/force the resulting molten jet of the copper cone at the target, as opposed to spreading shrapnel in as wide an area as possible, like a fragmentation projectile.  The copper cone doesn’t become a p…[Read more]

Howdy Greg, Peter!

I think so of it is the nature of what the weapon is used for and how it works.  I’m no expert, but I know a little and shaped-charge weapons don’t defeat their intended target (armored vehicles) by either blasting it with a charge of high explosive or punching a hole through it with an armor-piercing projectile.  A s…[Read more]

EXCELLENT post, Kar98k!  It’s too bad Warlord Games isn’t interested in cleaning up their product.  I’ve only been making this argument since Version 2.  It’s somewhat discouraging that you’ve been trying since Version 1.  I see the removal of comments from Warlord Games article as their unconcern for feedback from their customers.  I don’t see…[Read more]

Oh, I’m sorry Johnny, I’m just trying to encourage improvements to Bolt Action by suggesting corrections based on knowledge and professional experience.  I’ve been trying since Version 2.  I was taught in the USMC to continually improve my position.  Well, you’re either part of the solution, part of the problem, or just part of the landscape.  I’v…[Read more]

Howdy Nat!

Yeah, I’ve been picking up the new BATTLE ACTION comics by Garth Ennis.  They reference a lot a the old military comics.  NONE of that is how Warlord Games presents Bolt Action.  That’s why the published all those historical scenario books, with references to actual historical military personalities….NOT comic book ch…[Read more]

Howdy Nat!

I get your points, but I think it also cuts them out of feedback from their customers….

THANKS Stuart!

Well, there’s a teaser in today’s email from Warlord.  Apparently they’re looking at a late 2025 release.  Some stuff about “Rift Dice” and “Heroes”….

The Bolt Action group at my store, White Knight Hobbies & Games in Helena, MT, is working on blending Konflikt with Bolt Action Version 3….

Howdy Nat!

Some a this sounds familiar.  I think we’ve had some a this discussion before, back in Version 2 days….

1) I disagree.  I think folks (like me) play Bolt Action BECAUSE it’s a WWII historical game.  That’s also why we play the different countries armies and buy the scenario books.  If I wanted to play comic books, I’d play Judge Dre…[Read more]

Howdy Gents!  Sorry I didn’t get back to this for so long.  I will attempt to throw out some thoughtful comments….

Howdy Kar98k!

5) No, I didn’t overlook Hitler’s Buzzsaw, I just think it’s heavily watered down.  Besides being belt-fed vs magazine-fed, MG34/42s fired two to three TIMES faster the any other countries MGs.  I think one extra die…[Read more]

I hear you Peter.  I also disagree with Nat’s theory of a B&P/comic book game.  I play Bolt Action precisely because it’s a historically-based WWII game.  I don’t play Bolt Action because it reminds me of THE HAUNTED TANK or SGT ROCK or SGT FURY AND THE HOWLING COMMANDOS.  I play it because I’m looking for that balance between playability and det…[Read more]

I’ve noticed that only the US and Brits are allowed to have “heavy” transport trucks that can carry more than 12 men.  Apparently no one at Warlord Games can figure out that the Germans had “heavy” 5 ton trucks too….

For the 2nd time this year, a contingent of Bolt Action players from our store (White Knight Games & Hobbies in Helena, Montana) went to a Bolt Action tournament at Gajo Games in Salt Lake City and did well, taking 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th and 14th places.  IIRC, the last article I saw on Warlord Games website, covering a Gajo Games tournament was…[Read more]

Howdy Nat!  I haven’t seen the scenario for THE EAGLE HAS LANDED.  Is this something from the Seelowe or Gigant books?  IIRC, I’ve seen miniatures for M.A.S.H.  I’ve got some from CROSS OF IRON and I’ve seen some for the Sven Hassel books.  None-the-less, no one I know plays “Hollywood” scenarios….

Thanks Ian.  The cliche is that you don’t…[Read more]

I’ll beg to differ, Nat.  While I understand the detail vs. playability argument, IMHO Bolt Action play is based on historical interest, hence all the Armies of and historical scenario books.  If all we wanted was Hollywood movies, all the scenarios would be named; FURY, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, A BRIDGE TOO FAR, SANDS OF IWO JIMA, CROSS OF IRON, e…[Read more]