Yeah, I've heard good things about Fields of Fire, so will add your recommendation to the list - it definitely warrants a closer look! But for GMT, what I really have my eye on is "Red Dust Rebellion" - the setting seems cool, and I've ve never played a COIN game before

They're just a little bit over 5 cm/2 inches

If you've already got a printer, the cost of entry is definitely worth it!

They've already released the first 2 expansions, which I did buy immediately - I'm accumulating files quicker than I can print and paint them! Got a pair of small fleets now so I'll do a better video of my thoughts on the rules sometime - looking forward to having some new factions though!

I have a 200mm x 200mm build plate, and I had no problem printing multiple ships at once. The single largest model is a piece of asteroid terrain - but that's not required, you could easily make terrain the old-fashioned way. Even if you had a small 100mm x 100mm build plate you could still print full size ships easily

That's good to know as the build plate size I have is only 100 x 100 x 100mm..

@andyalton1649 you'll be fine printing off all the ships and counters, just the larger terrain and ruler might be an issue. Like I said, DIY asteroid terrain from foam/paper mache etc would be fine, and the ruler just measures inches so you could use anything else

I'd not heard of Void Admiral, another one to check out!

The dice gods smiled on me that game! Thanks for watching it

Yeah, the components of this game are great, and the art is excellent - just the actually game itself is dull! There's so much choice with Cthulhu-based gaming now you really have to put some effort in to stand out, especially with well established, high quality games like Arkham Horror (both board and LCG) and Death May Die on the market.

It was a good one, but victory felt more like a gift from the dice gods than any tactical genius! Thanks for the sub, I've given you one back, hopefully I'll learn some painting tips from you!

I've printed 3 ships per side now (Heavy Cruiser, Destroyer and Frigate) for starter fleets. Now printing up some asteroids and tokens etc, ready for a first learning game. Everything that's not a ship I've been printing at 0.2mm layers just to get them done faster - those large asteroids are no joke!!!

ASL=Old School!!! Modern games like Lock N Load Tactical have seen the light and provide them pre-rounded - I don't see MMP *EVER* changing though!

It's definitely good that they've already teased a few expansions - hopefully, they'll support the game beyond those too!

Lol, might not beat Raaco but a flexible solution. Definitely beats the "mixed up counters in baggies" approach hahaha

They definitely print well - I needed a BRIM for the small pieces like the ship bottom connectors and the base poles, but the ships themselves are doing fine with no kind of support at all

@@CategorySoloI started printing the minis yesterday, they come out very well with the suggested parameters. In the assembly guide it says you should print all things with a brim. Really excited to play my first game.

@arnhelmkrausson8445 my table is a bit on the smaller side, so I'm tempted to print at 75%

It works in a few ways - the initial scenarios are purely solo, graduating up to a federation cruiser vs a klingon ship, with "robot" rules directing the klingon. From then on the scenarios are 2 player, and I mostly play 2 handed - but the robot pilot can be made to work with some of the other vessels as well. Later on there is a purely solo scenario, of your ship versus a planet eating monster... There is a huge range, and of course it expands even more for the full game - but 2 handed or solo vs robot are both enjoyable and workable

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! ASL Starter Kit is a great game, but even the starter rules make something much more complex than Lock 'N Load. I've done some videos of my games, but if you are learning I really recommend looking up the "Harsh Rules Tutorials" here on KZbin for ASLSK - he does an excellent job breaking the rules down for a newbie!

Here's a link to the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLILH0sBz61UbBGaxi4jw7uvEhYlMTH8kM

@@CategorySolo thanks and yes harsh rules did a great setup for asl. Thanks for the pointers

Thanks for watching! I really recommend this game for solo play, it's definitely worth picking up! And I can't wait to dig into a proper campaign - hopefully I'll be posting a game a week, but boring old real life has a habit of getting in the way of my gaming plans!!!

I've never played it - I think I passed over it on a browse of the BGG PNP competition lists... But I've just downloaded it, will print it up and have a play!

Not for individual counters (at least that I know), but you can get the "board zoomer" extension which will make the hexes themselves larger. I can't offer much more than that I'm afraid - I know it exists but haven't used it myself!

@@CategorySoloThat is exactly what i was looking for. Thank you!

@@jimknopf6014 No worries, happy gaming!

So all this comes from the same product, "Heroes of the Bitter Harvest" from Lock 'N Load Publishing (unboxing of that is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpnMeXumrrSGpJo) It is ostensibly a 2 player tactical heck and counter game, but one of the pieces included is the Solo Assistant for playing 1 player. Also included is a scenario generator and a light role playing campaign system - this one boxed product includes plenty to play with!

Oh thank you so much for that explanation! I’m going to go grab a copy and give it a try. Subscribed, and thanks again! :-)

@seanm3330 no worries! It's a fun system, and perfect when gaming for 1!!!

Thanks man!

Well for my counters I am moving them over to my custom 3D printed storage, and it is a near perfect choice so far! As for the scenarios - those in my folder are all photocopied onto 200GSM cardstock, with the originals safely tucked away - same for the QRDCs, although those are basically redundant compared to the SK Combat Charts on ASL-Players.net Geomaps are in the binder in protectors, with an extra sheet showing an overview of the map printed from VASL

Perfect timing indeed! Let me know how your prints come out!

Thanks!

Now they just need to release more SK content so I have something else to open!

I've heard of Last Lighthouse, but not Ragemore, I might have to do some googling!!!

Thanks man!

Obvious in hindsight, but sometimes I'm an idiot lol

No rush, our game is now more about me saving face than actually getting the win haha

Great, glad you enjoyed it! I've pretty much convinced myself to be honest... I think it's great that LNL offer so many different ways to enjoy the games, but I'll probably stay away from digital - half the fun is getting away from screens and pushing some cardboard around!

Thanks for watching! It surprised me how much variety was in the book - it's not the deepest game but I've got a fair few plays out of it. If you like the theme then you can get a lot of entertainment for a low price

Of course! It's already up on Thingiverse, hope it works well for you. Also have my ASL turn phase wheel up there (look at my other designs) - that's definitely worth printing if you have some magnets, it's awesomely useful when playing Counter jig: www.thingiverse.com/thing:6216392

≥30 hexes, but yeah - didn't even get to the end of Turn 4 here. The Germans still had their turn to play, but getting 11 of those hill breeds back under their control was practically impossible!

I'll definitely keep going! Glad that SFB still gets some love - a friend of mine mentioned a passing interest recently so I've been going through the Cadet Training Handbook as a refresher... Might make a video about it at some point

These dice came from some random games warehouse, I ordered a kilo of random dice, and these were in there. Along with a huge set for a D1000, some with runes on, and a strange orange die where every single face is blank, except for a single 4. Still no idea where that one came from lol

Thanks! Yeah, clipped counters are a must - takes up time but makes everything look nicer and last longer

Cheers!

I may not be skilled with the other rules yet, but I understand them well enough after 25 scenarios or so hahaha I'll probably pay this one again after a scenario with tanks and infantry, I was constantly rechecking the counter diagram to remind myself about how to read ground pressure, target size etc

It's not the most complicated thing in the world, but I saw someone online using just normal printer paper for their print & play games, so something had to be done!!!

Very happy to have all the "core" Starter Kit bits now... But the completionist side of me is still on the lookout for Decision at Elst, if I can ever find an affordable copy!

Cool, what did you do?

This classic version is great fun, I think the new one could be awesome with the extra maps and event paragraphs, I'll definitely have to try and get it

I may have to turn in my British passport - I much prefer coffee

A few grams of PLA is much cheaper than one of those Oregon Laminations devices, especially with transatlantic shipping costs!!!

Plus, I like the irregular octagon look

@@CategorySolo yeah I got my laminator cutter as part of the advanced squad leader bundle deal not sure I would have paid 60 bucks for it

I'll be trying again this weekend... But actually defending/attacking the hill as I should have been all along!

Would still be away from the board though, I don't think I could live with the ambiguity of positions!

That's just the tip of the iceberg! There's Minor/Chinese & Minor/Commonwealth as well! I just liked having all my nation-specific counters in the same cases - these have now had to go in my "general info counters" case. But it doesn't sit right with my organisation!!!