Right now, I'm trying (very hard) to stick to three games: Flames of War (15mm WW2), Saga (Dark Ages skirmish, very cool little game), and the upcoming Bolt Action (28mm WW2).
Flames of War has been a lot of fun for me, especially since the release of Third Edition (and the subsequent army books Blood, Guts, and Glory along with Devil's Charge). The Tank Aces league at the FLGS just concluded and was a blast, and I learned a lot about running a Flames of War league as well. I'm currently working mainly on Late War U.S. (DC U.S. Rifle Company, BGG U.S. Tank Company).
My Rifle Company is based off of the unit I deployed with when it was a Division level unit back in WW2, the 45th Infantry. I was basing it off of the Dog's and Devil's list (since the 45th was at Anzio), but that list is fairly specialized and does not include some of the cool stuff like normal Tank Destroyers. The Devil's Charge Rifle Company (using the 2nd ID rules) is set up for third edition, and has a lot of new toys like Calliopes and Xylophone Rockets (plus the Tank Platoon can upgrade to have a Jumbo and 2 76mm Shermans).
My Tank Company is based on the 1st Armored Division, which was deployed in reserve at Anzio with the 45th and had some elements train together. I'm using the BGG 4th Division Tank Company list for this one, with two fully upgraded Tank Platoons (2 E8's and Jumbo).
Both of these armies I'm still painting and are mostly built. I'm enjoying playing Flames of War with 3rd Edition quite a bit. I'll be adding some rocket launchers soon!
I also have been a big evangelist for Bolt Action the past month or so. After seeing a preview copy of the rules at the shop I think this rules set is going to be a great platoon level skirmish set. It gets rid of the normal "I Go You Go" turn structure and causes you to react to your opponent as events happen. Plus it has a great range already available from Warlord
The plastic multi-pose models are fantastic. I was able to build a full two squad platoon (24 guys) and a Lieutenant from one box (36 bucks). This is your compulsory, but you can lower the squads to 5 men apiece and use the remainder of the box for special weapons (Bazooka and Sniper from the normal box, also a Flamethrower in the Ranger box). Vehicles are amazingly detailed resin. I can't wait for the rules to be released and will be pushing the game big time.
I have also recently been introduced to Saga. This game is a great pickup game which is set in the age of Viking invasion! The rules contain battle boards, which each army uses one of, and a set of dice is available for each army to use with the rules. I picked up both the Scots and the Skraelings, and can't wait until I get these armies painted and on the table.
That's a quick rundown of the three games I'm concentrated on at the moment. It's hard with all of the cool stuff coming out right now to keep just three game projects going on. I'll be updating the blog with these projects in progress.
Flames of War has been a lot of fun for me, especially since the release of Third Edition (and the subsequent army books Blood, Guts, and Glory along with Devil's Charge). The Tank Aces league at the FLGS just concluded and was a blast, and I learned a lot about running a Flames of War league as well. I'm currently working mainly on Late War U.S. (DC U.S. Rifle Company, BGG U.S. Tank Company).
My Rifle Company is based off of the unit I deployed with when it was a Division level unit back in WW2, the 45th Infantry. I was basing it off of the Dog's and Devil's list (since the 45th was at Anzio), but that list is fairly specialized and does not include some of the cool stuff like normal Tank Destroyers. The Devil's Charge Rifle Company (using the 2nd ID rules) is set up for third edition, and has a lot of new toys like Calliopes and Xylophone Rockets (plus the Tank Platoon can upgrade to have a Jumbo and 2 76mm Shermans).
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| My HQ Platoon: They have since been modified to have brown wool pants. |
My Tank Company is based on the 1st Armored Division, which was deployed in reserve at Anzio with the 45th and had some elements train together. I'm using the BGG 4th Division Tank Company list for this one, with two fully upgraded Tank Platoons (2 E8's and Jumbo).
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| Platoon of M4A1 Shermans. I've since added E8's and Jumbos for the Tank Co., and regular M4A1 76mm and Jumbo for the Rifle Co. |
Both of these armies I'm still painting and are mostly built. I'm enjoying playing Flames of War with 3rd Edition quite a bit. I'll be adding some rocket launchers soon!
I also have been a big evangelist for Bolt Action the past month or so. After seeing a preview copy of the rules at the shop I think this rules set is going to be a great platoon level skirmish set. It gets rid of the normal "I Go You Go" turn structure and causes you to react to your opponent as events happen. Plus it has a great range already available from Warlord
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| Lieutenant, Platoon Sergeant, and their buddy in his Tank. |
I have also recently been introduced to Saga. This game is a great pickup game which is set in the age of Viking invasion! The rules contain battle boards, which each army uses one of, and a set of dice is available for each army to use with the rules. I picked up both the Scots and the Skraelings, and can't wait until I get these armies painted and on the table.
That's a quick rundown of the three games I'm concentrated on at the moment. It's hard with all of the cool stuff coming out right now to keep just three game projects going on. I'll be updating the blog with these projects in progress.
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