Ukraine invasion

[Rabulias]

I was wondering to, and had to check. Nope, not that one:

I learned the word ages ago, probably in the early 2000s as Putin began to solidify his hold on Russia. As for DMGs, 5th edition has you covered!

Kleptocracy. This government is composed of groups or individuals primarily seeking wealth for themselves, often at the expense of their subjects. The grasping Bandit Kingdoms in the Greyhawk campaign setting are prime examples. A kingdom run by thieves’ guilds would also fall into this category.

 

[MGibster]

I've often said that I've learned quite a few things from RPGs over the years. From the various types of polearms in existence to a myriad of words I've added to my vocabulary, RPGs have broadened my horizons. A few months back, I purchased Twilight 2000 with the intention of running a campaign, and the book details a lot of Soviet and NATO military equipment including tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, RPGs, anti-tank guided missiles, etc., etc. I was watching some news about the war and they described a vehicle as a tank and I immediately thought, "I think that's a BMP, not a tank." (A BMP is an infantry fighting vehicle originally produced during the Soviet era.) I can't normally tell the difference between specific types of military vehicles so it was odd being able to.

 

[Davies]

Think I learnt that word in 1993. 1E dmg iirc.

For me it was GURPS Voodoo: The Shadow War in 1995 or shortly after.

 

[Zardnaar]

I've often said that I've learned quite a few things from RPGs over the years. From the various types of polearms in existence to a myriad of words I've added to my vocabulary, RPGs have broadened my horizons. A few months back, I purchased Twilight 2000 with the intention of running a campaign, and the book details a lot of Soviet and NATO military equipment including tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, RPGs, anti-tank guided missiles, etc., etc. I was watching some news about the war and they described a vehicle as a tank and I immediately thought, "I think that's a BMP, not a tank." (A BMP is an infantry fighting vehicle originally produced during the Soviet era.) I can't normally tell the difference between specific types of military vehicles so it was odd being able to.

Watching the news is like watching my early 90's model collection. "There's a T-72, there's a MiG29" etc.

 

[Ryujin]

Watching the news is like watching my early 90's model collection. "There's a T-72, there's a MiG29" etc.

At this rate it might start to look like my 1980s board game collection.

"Oh, look. There's a MiG-15!"

 

[Zardnaar]

At this rate it might start to look like my 1980s board game collection.

"Oh, look. There's a MiG-15!"

Well might see ex Romanian MiG21.

 

[Nikosandros]

Well might see ex Romanian MiG21.

Haven't they grounded all of them?

 

[Zardnaar]

Haven't they grounded all of them?

Yes but theoretically they can still fly.

In a wartime situation things like safety standards go out the window.

Aren't the Ukrainians getting F-16's though?

 

[nedjer]

Ukraine have nothing to gain from simply slugging it out with tanks and MIGs. They're using v up-to-date kit but for the type of conflict they're dealing with. Fancy snipers' rifles, loitering drones, real-time intelligence, SUVs, quad bikes, backpack missiles, night sights . . . Sorry but anyone in the middle of designing Ukraine the counter boardgame needs some new counters and no tanks on the table until General Mud departs the scene.

Kind of hoping there will be a squad level boardgame called Tractors.

 

[Zardnaar]

Ukraine have nothing to gain from simply slugging it out with tanks and MIGs. They're using v up-to-date kit but for the type of conflict they're dealing with. Fancy snipers' rifles, loitering drones, real-time intelligence, SUVs, quad bikes, backpack missiles, night sights . . . Sorry but anyone in the middle of designing Ukraine the counter boardgame needs some new counters and no tanks on the table until General Mud departs the scene.

Kind of hoping there will be a squad level boardgame called Tractors.

They need that sort of stuff to throw the Russians out.

Training time as well general mud lasts another month or two.