09-26-2018, 07:07 PM | #1 |
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Ogre Playmat M3?
There's been a little bit of discusion in the Ogrezine 2 KS comments about some possibilities for M3. Discussing thoughts here will be easier to find in the future.
For something new, and something different, my first thought is a big river delta. Buried back in the What Do You Want thread, I had proposed something with lots of littoral landing possibilities and a setting for bringing in a local defense force. Drew had put forth a Nova Brazilia option. http://forums.sjgames.com/showpost.p...1&postcount=44 Drew, whatever you have stewing on the back burner, I hope that might lead to a river delta map too for new tactical challenges!
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09-26-2018, 08:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Ogre Playmat M3?
That's definitely on my "short list" although I'll concede as I've poked around with some designs, I've noticed an issue that makes that concept more limited in scope. Specifically, Ogres are almost useless for those type of maps, as they can just cruise up underwater to near their target almost unhindered.
Obviously, there are Marines and Howitzers, etc., but the challenge to use Ogres on such a map is still valid. Additionally, non-GEVs are also seriously hampered on maps with extensive water. Drop a bridge and the non-GEV unit is stranded. So yes, I've got some designs that on the surface look enticing, but scenario design for them is exceptionally limiting. What are everyone's thoughts on these concerns? D.
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09-26-2018, 08:13 PM | #3 |
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All of which makes me think that it would be interesting to do an operational-level Ogreverse game that highlights the difference between the units that are strongest along the coasts vs. those that have more throw weight for inland control.
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Let me get some of these other projects to bed, and then perhaps we can talk . . . ! <grin> D.
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09-26-2018, 09:12 PM | #5 | |
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Actually, that might also call for a scenario specific rule: Soft River Bottom - Ogres in River hexes must roll to see if they get stuck. |
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09-26-2018, 11:06 PM | #6 |
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Re: Ogre Playmat M3?
Yes boggy bottom scenario rules would be an Ogre deterrent, as would swamps that limit landing zones.
Armored Patrol Boats would be a great vehicle to introduce. Good old fashioned torpedoes and depth charges would be mighty handy against underwater Ogres. I already have a couple of the Russian Armored Patrol Boats from Zvezda on hand waiting to be built for for naval operations. I believe Desert Scribe has some photos of them in action. http://www.zvezda.org.ru/en/catalog/...uari-1-72/6164 Generally, I see a river delta area as fertile ground for primarily archaic local defense forces holding the super powers at bay. Mekong Delta anyone?
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09-27-2018, 08:23 AM | #7 | ||
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Um... Also... M1 has that river slicing the map in half... I think a playmat of a river delta would be a great start to explore what rules work for a wet expansion to the game. Last edited by dwalend; 09-27-2018 at 03:40 PM. |
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09-27-2018, 09:47 AM | #8 |
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Re: Ogre Playmat M3?
And we have a peninsula mat showing now as a stretch goal.
And looks like it matches the end of Mat 1! A full delta would still be fun sometime in the future. And could match along the watery long edge of the peninsula for more scenario options.
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09-27-2018, 09:35 PM | #10 |
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The SG is met. Backerkit time will vry likely stretch into the start of my next fiscal month when I can add in the new map and book then!
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