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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wilphe" data-source="post: 1048225" data-attributes="member: 8221">I'm happy with people taking the time they need, its not like anyone has a character RIGHT NOW that is itching to start.For reference the relevent stuff I have is:Basic SetCompendiums 1 & 2:WWIIIron Cross (Germany)WarriorsGrim Legions (Italy)Hand of Steel (Commandos & Spec Ops)Spec OpsWierd War II (Highly unlikely to be used, maybe divergent history but that is it)EspionageI also have Return to Honour, though I have no idea where it is right now and have misplaced my copy of High-Tech, so I am scheduled to replace that...For reference I'll stick up some possible character archetypes, in case anyone wants ideas:- "Demolitions Expert". Almost anyone can blow things up, but you do it with style, finesse and to maximum effect with the minimum effort. The greatest exemplar of this type is Corporal Miller from "The Guns of Navarone"- "Sniper". Handy either as support or as a one man distraction / harassment. Best known cinematic examples: Vassili Zaitsev from "Enemy at the Gates" & Pvt Jackson from "Saving Private Ryan."- "Free <Insert Occupied Nation here>"*. Doesn't need to worry about passing as a native, because they are one and so often have local knowledge to boot, and not lacking in motivation either. Often of high rank in his native armed forces, but forced to take a demotion if in British uniform. The only one I can think of right now is Lt. Erik Bergman from "633 Squadron".- "The American"*. While the original cinematic example of this type was Tyrone Power in "A Yank in the RAF" there is a strong cinematic tradition of freedom and democracy loving americans taking up arms against dictatorship, usually under British colours. Less common in literature or reality however, but perfectly justifiable.*In fact, you could make a case for someone from almost anywhere being part of the team, freindly, neutral or enemy occupied.- "Resistance Fighter." Most likely of all to be female, usually reliant on stealth, cunning, an ability to play an act and a smooth toungue more than brute force. Guerillas who stand and fight lose and lose badly to forces better trained and equipped to do the job. At this point in the war they are focused on intelligence gathering, intimidation of collaborators and "passive resistance". Well actually they are focused on staying alive, but when they have time to spare from that they do one of the other three.Influential Films:Guns of Navarone - probably the closest to the style I had in mind. Their MO, the characters and the "reality" are spot on (I don't care if you are a PC, if your leg breaks you are in big trouble...)Honourable mentions:Where Eagles Dare - Overpowered against what I was planning, but flavoursome.Force 10 from Navarone - Not as good as the first film, but worth it for seeing the difficulties of operating in an environment where your allies can be almost as unco-operative as the enemy.That's all for now...</blockquote>

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