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 AegisGrimm wrote:

Thanks for the turn-on to Stargrunt II, I easily found the link to the free DL on boardgamegeek. I'll have to give it a look and see if it's something I would want to try, though it looks quite complicated in that "80's" sort of way.

I don't mind some crunchiness in my games (I prefer about the level of pre-6th ed 40K for complication, or somewhat less), but the wife really doesn't like rules, at all. And I would be painting up two armies and trying to get her to play against me, so something like Fireteam, with basically three basic stats for a trooper, is more down her alley.

I have heard of 5150, what is it like? I know I prefer games with individual-based infantry, and either by the unit or by the trooper points costs for easy matchups when I don't want to go the scenario route. The latter is why I don't care for Tomorrow's War, even as wholly customizable as it is.

SGII is complicated in that old school (early 90's) way. Not my cup-o-tea, but you might like it. It's not too much more complicated than 40k.

TW has a points system now that you can get online, but it's reportedly not as "accurate" as some.

As for 5150, it has a better points system, but as for gameplay, imagine the reactive activation sequence of TW taken to the next degree. Again, not my cup o tea, but alot of folks love it. Download the free ruleset "Chain Reaction" at Two Hour Wargames site and give it a go. It's basically 5150 with all the sci-fi chrome removed. If you like it, you'll like 5150. If you don't, you won't.

Sounds like you and your wife would do well with FUBAR, though I know nothing about Fireteam.

Lastly ave you considered the USEME (Ultra Simple Engine for Miniature Engagements) system? It's a game series designed by 15mm.uk to be really fast and very simple.
I have the sci-fi and modern variants (There's one for virtually every settings) and while I haven't tried them yet, it really looks like they should do what they promise. Also, they're really cheap, so you're not out much money if they don't satisfy.
http://15mm.co.uk/USE_ME_system.htm

I'm all about it, started collecting minis for 15mm sci-fi towards the end of last year and I haven't looked back. Great model selection, great prices, and a huge variety of rules, what's not to love?

 AegisGrimm wrote:
I may have to check out Fireteam Andromeda.

I have always wanted to get into 15mm scale gaming, but I know nothing of what rules are the best/most accessible. I want a system that I can play as a secondary one to my 28mm scale games like 40K and AT-43, so it can't be "too" crunchy, but I want one with individually-based infantry (like 40K) as opposed to multiples on one larger base, but that also has enough customizable stats that I can create my own world and forces.

I was wondering about Gruntz, or even using the original Rogue Trader at half-scale (though it's vehicle rules are far too complicated and clunky), but It sounds like Fireteam Andromeda would have the best "simple but fun" rules that I could get my wife to play the easiest- as she would be my most readily available gaming partner aside from a buddy, but I am always shy about showing complicated rules to her, as she's not a rules-monkey.

Phoenikuz, one question: does F:A use points-based forces like 40K (or Gruntz)? I prefer to use points-based forces for relative balance, rather than scenario-based.

In answer to your question about FA then, yes, it does use point-based forces just like 40k/Gruntz/FOW et al.

I was certainly aiming at writing a set of rules for just the sort of gaming scenario you're describing and would love to hear of your forays into 15mm science fiction!