Wanted to take a brief moment to introduce myself to the list. My name is Jim
Hopper and I live in Milwaukee, WI (USA). I have been gaming for about 20
years, and have tried many different miniatures systems, historical (in many
periods) and fictional. I am currently playing Warhammer Fantasy
Battle and doing some role-playing.
A friend recently recommended SG2 and I have really enjoyed reading the rules.
After purchasing a few sample figures, I can honestly say that I like them as
well.
A few quick questions then: is there a comprehensive list of all the acronyms
used in the game out there somewhere. I found one on one of the SG2 sites but
it was far from complete. I am familiar with all of the current military
terms, but the fictional ones can be a problem at times (weapon designators,
for example).
Has anyone come up with a list relating the infantry type to the actual
official SG2 figure from GZG? I am beginning to plan out some future purchases
for my first couple of platoons and it is becoming tedious to keep track of
how many blisters to buy of each type. I'm surprised that the figure line
doesn't more accurately reflect all of the troop types, but I guess I'm a bit
spoiled by GW's figure overkill.
That's about it. Thanks!
> Wanted to take a brief moment to introduce myself to the list.
welcome to the list! the main thing to be aware of is that there is a
surprising variety of expertise on ths list. If someone is talking about how
long it takes to pull a machine gun off a body, or the
sensitivity of space-based IR sensors, or what it feels like to get
blown out of a tank that's run over a mine...well, there's a pretty good
chance that they know from experience. (There are also a few of us--eg
me--who are happy to talk even though we're bewildered, but sometimes
*sound* convincing).
> A few quick questions then: is there a comprehensive list of all the
TomB/Adrian, this would be a good thing to add to www.Stargrunt.ca
> Has anyone come up with a list relating the infantry type to the actual
The descriptions of teh 25mm figs should tell you (IIRC) what the troops are
holding, but if you want a weapon in your platoon and the figures don't carry
it, just make sure your opponent knows that "what looks like a SAW is actually
a flame thrower", or whatever.
I have started a Glossary at http://www.cygnusx1.info/scifi/glossary.asp
.
It is not comprehensive. But it can be updated and added to by people visiting
the website.
I encourage everyone to visit it and add to the list.
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Brian Bell
Thanks for the welcome to the list.
> A few quick questions then: is there a comprehensive list of all the
> TomB/Adrian, this would be a good thing to add to www.Stargrunt.ca
I have taken what I found and am adding to it as I learn the rules. I will
submit it to the website it's from after adding what I feel are omissions,
certainly not to claim any credit for it but to merely contribute to the
community.
On a different note, has anyone used the SG rules in an exclusively urban
setting? How do they work when the table is covered in building ruins and
broken ground?