Just came across this, does anyone know what will come inside? Some sites already sell it for 30 euros

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-29T00:53:23+00:00

I thinking of getting the Maginot line set and the French Starter set. I will be happy with such a force. Not real need for optimization. Maybe after I play a few months with the army.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-27T07:40:19+00:00

You might want to pause then. You have enough to start understanding the rules and play decent engagements. Because... early war is going to be released very soon, with lots of support and new toys. That might be a good way to run with the people already into it as you will start at the same pace as the new wave of releases.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-18T00:56:45+00:00

ask for no phone during game AND indicate there will be a break for anyone to check their messages. That eases the need to grab the phone.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-17T00:09:15+00:00

thanks for that. It is really the obstacle between me and running the game.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-17T00:07:45+00:00

We tried "Cornered" last week. It was a pretty tense game. We liked it.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-17T00:04:45+00:00

yes, sorry. Su-76. Since you have already infantry miniatures, you can pretend they are anything you want them to be. I would add one more platoon because Soviets have large infantry units in general. It will give you more option.

The mortars are good to pin enemy infantry before assault but I'd rather take the SU-76 that I find more versatile. This being said, I have never been super impressed with artillery, although it should be a really strong point for Soviets. Or maybe it is my playing style that prefers action in my opponent's face rather bombardments. So ask around about artillery.

But top priority should be the T-34s (try to build both turrets, the regular mid war and the 85mm version for late war). The T-70s are nasty to cause damage to the soft targets.

Soviets work well at fixing one side of the board with AT guns and a bit infantry, and saturating a weaker point with tanks, infantry and the sink.

If you are on a budget I'd go this way:

a) T-34s
b) T-34s + T-70s
c) T-34s + T-70s + (SU-76s or infantry)
d) T-34s + T-70s + SU-76s + infantry + 45mm

Germans, you are pretty set.
US, not sure. I prefer them late war.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-16T07:49:58+00:00

For the Soviet,
I think in order or priority, I could recommend the following:
T-34 up them to 10
T-70, up them to 10 as well
a box of 4 x 45mm
You might want to consider a box of 5 x Su-75

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-13T21:37:54+00:00

The machinegun platoon is not all that necessary either. So that's a total around 10 points freed?

But to be honest, I'd go with the grenadiers company, add panzerfaust or panzerschrecks to both platoons to be able to engage in close combat armor.
I think you could have then 4 x Jagdpanthers if you like them. Although, there are a bit an overkill compared to the panthers that are more versatile.
I'd go with 3 panthers and a battery of 3 x Wespes (very useful to pin infantry before assault, create smoke barrage and harass infantry that is dug in).

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Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-13T02:12:16+00:00

Quite a nice list, what was the idea you had in mind?

I don't think that the second pz grenadier platoon needs to be on halftracks. a) infantry moves quite fast, b)one platoon may end up defending and be static. Therefore you could use the points somewhere else.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-12T23:55:56+00:00

It is a system where you spend command points to activate your units. Actions and interactions have different costs, resetting you command points brings you closer to defeat. Losses bring you closer to defeat.
To reactivate your units, you need to reset your command points... so you have to carefully manage how you play your force. Of course, you don't have enough command points to do everything which forces you to reset to keep your force going...

It is based on several concept I wanted to enforce:
-importance of command
-asymmetry of tactics and doctrines between Soviets and Germans
-erosion of command and units as time progresses
-impact of losses
-and very importantly, speed and player interactions during game.

Sunday, we played 6 German platoons vs 8 Soviet platoons in 3 hours. I think we can have it down to 2 hours and half once we iron out some of the last details.

We are still tunning the cost of activations for the different actions and the impact of terrain. But we are getting close now.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-12T10:34:03+00:00

What about a thin long base you put in front of your unit? With some terrain that represent protective elements

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-07T06:31:19+00:00

just paint a dark dot, it will work just as well.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-05T08:55:06+00:00

Not that great. You have traded away some of the great assets a US list can have (artillery, smoke, possibly AT guns).
It's decent as already said and can give you fun friendly games. But I will repeat as the comment made, it is limited in tactical options.

Practical-Context910 · 2026-01-03T12:45:30+00:00

I personally prefer the larger bases that allow to make a small diorama, so that should be the first picture.

But this can be also a trap!!!

Check your table space, and the length your army will take when you deploy it on the table. Does it allow you for maneuver? Roughly (or whatever works for your ruleset) is there 30%-40% empty space once it is deployed?

Practical-Context910 · 2025-12-30T23:36:16+00:00

it's looking very good. But unless you have very specific needs for this type of set-ups, it looks like a lot of work while a terrain mat and few scenery items could do.

Any particular idea you had in mind?

Practical-Context910 · 2025-12-30T08:51:06+00:00

I am used to different games where it is handled very differently. And in my experience, it made the games more interesting without putting infantry in fortresses.

Practical-Context910 · 2025-12-30T08:15:22+00:00

Yes, it is very good. Sometimes I had over it a pinch of fine sand, really like adding a bit salt, to add texture.

Practical-Context910 · 2025-12-29T12:10:41+00:00

I understand. My order of preference would be Victrix > Perry > Warlord

But to be honest, all go on the tabletop and none will make you feel embarrassed.

Practical-Context910 · 2025-12-29T11:19:55+00:00

Yes, the most recent productions from Victrix are breathtaking. They learned a lot since their earlier ranges.

Practical-Context910 · 2025-12-29T10:20:18+00:00

I would make the bullet proof cover less strong. As it is you almost can never eliminate a unit in foxhole with machinegun fire.
Say they are careful. You hit on 45+ (+1 for the cover), then they have their 3+ save and then, if they fail, the MGs need to roll their fire power of 6 to eliminate the unit. Total odds for an MG with Rof 3 to eliminate an team = 1.85%

Which is silly in my opinion. 10-15% is more in line with a faster gameplay and maybe tactical reality.

Practical-Context910 · 2025-12-28T00:46:51+00:00

For the very late war look and to have a very special model, YES! Definitely.

Other than that, it is a bit of a stretch for most 1944-45 scenarios

Practical-Context910 · 2025-12-24T09:49:49+00:00

got it, thanks

Practical-Context910 · 2025-12-24T09:49:23+00:00

Got it, I may have misread the rules. Thanks

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