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Vampifan · Nov 14, 2017

An action packed part 12 of my The Ace of Spades Campaign, which you can view on my blog here -

https://vampifanwoin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/the-ace-of-spades-campaign-raid-on_14.html

In this exciting episode the six hostages are rescued by Celeste, Danica, Julia and Katja.

Vampifan · Nov 19, 2017

I have just posted part 13 of my The Ace of Spades Campaign on my blog, which can be viewed here -

https://vampifanwoin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/the-ace-of-spades-campaign-raid-on_19.html

In this episode, the six hostages are safely returned home. The crew of The Ace of Spades start to teach the colonists how to defend themselves.

Vampifan · Nov 29, 2017

Part 14 of The Ace of Spades Campaign has been posted on my blog. Check it out here -

https://vampifanwoin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/the-ace-of-spades-campaign-raid-on_29.html

The colonists prepare to defend their homes against the bandits who arrive in force. All hell is about to break loose.

Vampifan · Dec 3, 2017

The most action packed chapter of my The Ace of Spades Campaign has just been posted on my blog. You can view part 15 here -

https://vampifanwoin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/the-ace-of-spades-campaign-raid-on.html

If you ever wondered can N.E.W. handle mass combat your answer is here. It can as 40 attackers take on 35 defenders.

Morrus · Dec 3, 2017

Vampifan said:
The most action packed chapter of my The Ace of Spades Campaign has just been posted on my blog. You can view part 15 here -

https://vampifanwoin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/the-ace-of-spades-campaign-raid-on.html

If you ever wondered can N.E.W. handle mass combat your answer is here. It can as 40 attackers take on 35 defenders.

Wow. Even I've never attempted anything at that scale!

Vampifan · Dec 3, 2017

It was time consuming, Morrus, but it worked well. It helped that I gave all of the unnamed colonists and mercenaries identical stats - identical that is for each group. I then split them into three groups - right flank, centre and left flank. The mercs were better skilled than the colonists but cover played a huge part in keeping down the casualties of the defenders. All in all, it was a fun experience and it certainly tested the rules.

Morrus · Dec 3, 2017

I have been vaguely thinking about a variation of the combat rules designed for larger groups. Not mass combat and units, but say 100 individuals or so. It would likely involve simplifying damage so you’re not tracking a hundred combatants simultaneously. Maybe two statuses - bloodied and dead.

Vampifan · Dec 3, 2017

That sounds like it could work. I would certainly have used those rules if they existed in that combat I ran.

M3woods · Dec 6, 2017

Morrus said:
I have been vaguely thinking about a variation of the combat rules designed for larger groups. Not mass combat and units, but say 100 individuals or so. It would likely involve simplifying damage so you’re not tracking a hundred combatants simultaneously. Maybe two statuses - bloodied and dead.

I've been jotting notes for something similar for space combat. I need to firm it up and give it a test run.

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Vampifan · Dec 6, 2017

[MENTION=6855284]M3woods[/MENTION]. I can see a lot of merit in coming up with rules for big space combats. I wish you well in bringing it to fruition.