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2016/03/18 04:26:44
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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The rules are simple: Each poster must suggest one rule, mechanic or feature that should be in our game. For example: "The game should be played using D6s". The next poster then begins his or her post with either "AGREED!" or "VETO!", before posting their own idea. If the next poster agrees your idea, then it goes in the game (and can never again be removed), If they veto your idea then it is out of the game, forever! - You must suggest an idea for your agree/veto to count. - You must agree/veto the idea in the post immediately before you. - You cannot agree/veto your own idea. - Once an idea is agreed or vetoed, it can never change places (even if someone suggests it again later) - Your suggestion must not break the forum rules. - Anyone can summarize the current rules at any point. (if they are feeling helpful) - If the game is even remotely playable at the end, everyone gets a cookie! I'll go first... "Our game should have a strong post-apocalyptic narrative." Rules summery: (also available in Leather at an exorbitant price) Introduction Welcome to [unnamed game], the tabletop skirmish game that puts you in control of your very own band of infantry, tanks and aircraft, battling for survival across a scarred and broken world. Choose from up to five factions, such as the fanatical and vindictive trade consortium, who always demand the ultimate price. Forget about peace; forget about fancy objectives. The only objective left is to kill your foes, and the total and utter desolation of your opponents. This is war! Things you will need Some d100s Head on a Stick™ turn counters Live ammunition Ketchup Cookies Something sharp for drawing blood. A fully trained Mechanic Getting Started The game uses percentiles; many decisions are made using d100s (hundred sided dice). Some stats such as initiative are random. D20s and computers are not allowed. Before you start the game it's important that all players salute the owner of the gaming establishment, and offer up a blood sacrifice. This is to ensure that only the hardcore can play the game (hardcore haemophiliacs may use ketchup). In return all players will be given a cookie. Choosing your force In order to play the game, you must choose your forces. Your force will be comprised mostly of infantry, but there are also rare and powerful vehicles, such as tanks and aircraft, which you will be able to add to your forces. Because of their scarcity and power, vehicles are usually limited to 1-2 per side. Choosing allies Sometimes, factions join together to fight for a common goal. To represent this you may have troops from other factions join your force. However, while outside help can be beneficial, other factions are not be trusted! You might inadvertently invite spies and saboteurs into your midst. To represent this, you must pay an allies penalty, which will be described later (hopefully). Placing Terrain Players are encouraged to make their own terrain, and place it on the battlefield (presumably to use as cover). Taking Turns To make the game more fair and engaging, the game uses an alternating activation structure, where players take it in turns to activate one unit at a time (rather than their entire force). After a unit has been activated you can place a Head on a Stick™ turn counter next to it to show that it has moved. Shooting This game emphasises shooting over other forms of combat. In order to shoot, follow these steps: ¬Draw line of sight This game uses line of sight for some stuff. Line of sight is drawn using “true line of sight” and based on what the miniature itself would actually be able to see, if it had eyes and stuff (it's really subjective). ¬Taking Shots If you have line of sight (and possibly if you don't), then you may command your fully trained mechanic to shoot d100s at the target, using various handguns. If you can't find a mechanic or handguns are illegal in your country, then we suggest you roll the d100 and shout “bang!”. ¬Modifying Dice Rolls If the target is obscured by cover, then any “To Hit” rolls must be modified. The game always works this way, and never uses cover saves, as that wouldn't make any sense. Setting Overwatch In this game you can set overwatch, which means you probably get to shoot at stuff when it isn't your turn. Using Magic You can't use magic in this game. Magic is heresy! Ending the Game Once the total and utter desolation of your opponents has been achieved, it is mandatory that you shake hands with all other players, unless they are gross (which they probably are).
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2016/03/19 16:47:56
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge
What's left of Cadia
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AGREED!
The game should be played using D20's.
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TheEyeOfNight- I swear, this thread is 70% smack talk, 20% RP organization, and 10% butt jokes
TheEyeOfNight- "Ordo Xenos reports that the Necrons have attained democracy, kamikaze tendencies, and nuclear fission. It's all tits up, sir."
Space Marine flyers are shaped for the greatest possible air resistance so that the air may never defeat the SPACE MARINES!
Sternguard though, those guys are all about kicking ass. They'd chew bubble gum as well, but bubble gum is heretical. Only tau chew gum
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2016/03/20 05:36:15
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Dwarf Runelord Banging an Anvil
Way on back in the deep caves
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Veto. The game should be played with live ammunition.
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Trust in Iron and Stone |
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2016/03/20 16:28:18
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought
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AGREED!
The game should be played with rifles
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INSANE army lists still available!!!! Now being written in 8th edition format! I have Index Imperium 1, Index Imperium 2, Index Xenos 2, Codex Orks Codex Tyranids, Codex Blood Angels and Codex Space Marines!
PM me for an INSANE (100K+ points) if you desire.
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2016/03/20 16:30:34
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Wight Lord with the Sword of Kings
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VETO! We don't want the table to collapse under the weight..
The game should be played using D100's/percentiles.
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2016/03/20 17:33:56
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Dwarf Runelord Banging an Anvil
Way on back in the deep caves
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Agreed.
The game should use random initiative.
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Trust in Iron and Stone |
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2016/03/20 18:03:45
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar
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Agreed.
It should use TLOS.
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They/them
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2016/03/20 18:20:07
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Agreed.
The game should have no set scale, but instead use relative units.
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2016/03/20 18:29:24
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Dwarf Runelord Banging an Anvil
Way on back in the deep caves
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Veto. The game should be 1/2 scale, using midgets as figures.
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Trust in Iron and Stone |
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2016/03/20 18:35:14
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Veto. Dice should be edible, so failed rolls can be chewed.
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2016/03/20 18:40:08
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge
What's left of Cadia
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Veto
There should be 5 main factions, with numerous sub factions so each player can run their faction their own way
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TheEyeOfNight- I swear, this thread is 70% smack talk, 20% RP organization, and 10% butt jokes
TheEyeOfNight- "Ordo Xenos reports that the Necrons have attained democracy, kamikaze tendencies, and nuclear fission. It's all tits up, sir."
Space Marine flyers are shaped for the greatest possible air resistance so that the air may never defeat the SPACE MARINES!
Sternguard though, those guys are all about kicking ass. They'd chew bubble gum as well, but bubble gum is heretical. Only tau chew gum
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2016/03/20 18:49:56
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Master Shaper
Gargant Hunting
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Agreed.
One main faction must be an army of fanatic tradesmen that sell things to people and then kill them to get their merchandise back.
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Irishpeacockz-Blackjack needs a pay raise for being the welcomer to the crusade
Palleus-Write a school essay about Kroot! Pride. Prejudice. And Cannibalsim. |
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2016/03/20 19:17:06
Subject: Re:Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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AGREED! Players aren't allowed to wear socks.
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2016/03/20 19:19:30
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge
What's left of Cadia
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VETO!
The game should be skirmish based, focusing on small bands of fighters going against each other.
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TheEyeOfNight- I swear, this thread is 70% smack talk, 20% RP organization, and 10% butt jokes
TheEyeOfNight- "Ordo Xenos reports that the Necrons have attained democracy, kamikaze tendencies, and nuclear fission. It's all tits up, sir."
Space Marine flyers are shaped for the greatest possible air resistance so that the air may never defeat the SPACE MARINES!
Sternguard though, those guys are all about kicking ass. They'd chew bubble gum as well, but bubble gum is heretical. Only tau chew gum
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2016/03/20 19:19:36
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Keeper of the Holy Orb of Antioch
avoiding the lorax on Crion
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Agreed.
Every single thing including terrain has to be cast from solid lead figures even if they are the size of a warlord titan.
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Sgt. Vanden - OOC Hey, that was your doing. I didn't choose to fly in the "Dongerprise'.
"May the odds be ever in your favour"
Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl wrote:
I have no clue how Dakka's moderation work. I expect it involves throwing a lot of d100 and looking at many random tables.
FudgeDumper - It could be that you are just so uncomfortable with the idea of your chapters primarch having his way with a docile tyranid spore cyst, that you must deny they have any feelings at all. |
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2016/03/20 20:06:09
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought
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Veto!
Every single thing including terrain must be made from GW plastic
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INSANE army lists still available!!!! Now being written in 8th edition format! I have Index Imperium 1, Index Imperium 2, Index Xenos 2, Codex Orks Codex Tyranids, Codex Blood Angels and Codex Space Marines!
PM me for an INSANE (100K+ points) if you desire.
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2016/03/20 20:37:32
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge
What's left of Cadia
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Veto!
The game should focus on achieving objectives, rather than killing your foe (unless that is your objective!)
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TheEyeOfNight- I swear, this thread is 70% smack talk, 20% RP organization, and 10% butt jokes
TheEyeOfNight- "Ordo Xenos reports that the Necrons have attained democracy, kamikaze tendencies, and nuclear fission. It's all tits up, sir."
Space Marine flyers are shaped for the greatest possible air resistance so that the air may never defeat the SPACE MARINES!
Sternguard though, those guys are all about kicking ass. They'd chew bubble gum as well, but bubble gum is heretical. Only tau chew gum
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2016/03/20 20:40:21
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Bounding Ultramarine Assault Trooper
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Veto!
the game should allow for the Total and utter desolation of your opponent. the live ammo also sounds good
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SPACE MARINES
imerial guard
skitarii
space marines: an army where if morale is down you look at your commander for inspiration and you valiantly fight on and kill m any in the name of the emperor
imperial guard: if morale gets low your commander shoots one of your comrades and expects that to encourage you
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2016/03/20 21:49:07
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought
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AGREED!
The game should be played with computers
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INSANE army lists still available!!!! Now being written in 8th edition format! I have Index Imperium 1, Index Imperium 2, Index Xenos 2, Codex Orks Codex Tyranids, Codex Blood Angels and Codex Space Marines!
PM me for an INSANE (100K+ points) if you desire.
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2016/03/20 22:04:27
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge
What's left of Cadia
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Veto!
The game should be played on the table top
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TheEyeOfNight- I swear, this thread is 70% smack talk, 20% RP organization, and 10% butt jokes
TheEyeOfNight- "Ordo Xenos reports that the Necrons have attained democracy, kamikaze tendencies, and nuclear fission. It's all tits up, sir."
Space Marine flyers are shaped for the greatest possible air resistance so that the air may never defeat the SPACE MARINES!
Sternguard though, those guys are all about kicking ass. They'd chew bubble gum as well, but bubble gum is heretical. Only tau chew gum
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2016/03/20 22:06:52
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Keeper of the Holy Orb of Antioch
avoiding the lorax on Crion
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Agreed
The game should have a faction entirely with monocles, kilts and carrying banners made of bread.
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Sgt. Vanden - OOC Hey, that was your doing. I didn't choose to fly in the "Dongerprise'.
"May the odds be ever in your favour"
Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl wrote:
I have no clue how Dakka's moderation work. I expect it involves throwing a lot of d100 and looking at many random tables.
FudgeDumper - It could be that you are just so uncomfortable with the idea of your chapters primarch having his way with a docile tyranid spore cyst, that you must deny they have any feelings at all. |
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2016/03/21 04:23:21
Subject: Re:Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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VETO! The game should have a shooting mechanic for ranged weapons. Rules summery: Introduction Welcome to [unnamed game], the tabletop skirmish game that puts you in control of your very own band of fighters, battling for survival across a scarred and broken world. Choose from up to five factions, such as the fanatical and vindictive trade consortium, who always demand the ultimate price. Forget about peace; forget about fancy objectives. The only objective left is to kill your foes, and the total and utter desolation of your opponents. Things you will need Some d100s Some live ammunition Getting Started The game uses percentiles; many decisions are made using d100s (hundred sided dice). Some stats such as initiative are random. D20s and computers are not allowed. Drawing line of sight This game uses line of sight for some stuff. Line of sight is drawn using true line of sight and based on what the miniature itself would actually be able to see.
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2016/03/21 13:35:50
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Dwarf Runelord Banging an Anvil
Way on back in the deep caves
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Agreed.
When shooting is desired, a mechanic will step in and shoot D100s at the target with various handguns.
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Trust in Iron and Stone |
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2016/03/21 14:05:18
Subject: Re:Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Experienced Maneater
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Agreed.
When the mechanic is shooting, every player is required to wear suitable eye protection and some kind of head piece, matching the players faction/subfaction.
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2016/03/21 17:39:49
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge
What's left of Cadia
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Veto!
Although not required, players are encouraged to make their own custom terrain
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TheEyeOfNight- I swear, this thread is 70% smack talk, 20% RP organization, and 10% butt jokes
TheEyeOfNight- "Ordo Xenos reports that the Necrons have attained democracy, kamikaze tendencies, and nuclear fission. It's all tits up, sir."
Space Marine flyers are shaped for the greatest possible air resistance so that the air may never defeat the SPACE MARINES!
Sternguard though, those guys are all about kicking ass. They'd chew bubble gum as well, but bubble gum is heretical. Only tau chew gum
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2016/03/21 18:53:04
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar
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Agreed!
In addition, players must always salute to the owner of the gaming establishment and offer up a blood sacrifice to ensure only the hardcore play the game.
Ketchup may be used as an alternative for haemophiliacs.
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They/them
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2016/03/21 20:18:05
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Agreed!
snurl wrote:Agreed.
When shooting is desired, a mechanic will step in and shoot D100s at the target with various handguns.
It's almost like you don't want everyone to get a cookie...
If a trained mechanic and/or specially modified handguns are not available for shooting d100s, you can just roll them instead, and shout "bang!".
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2016/03/21 20:21:42
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Agreed.
Shaking hands at the end of the game is mandatory. Unless your opponent is gross.
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2016/03/21 20:24:32
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Master Shaper
Gargant Hunting
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Agreed.
No allies chart can exist, as each faction cannot get along with another one long enough to form an alliance.
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Irishpeacockz-Blackjack needs a pay raise for being the welcomer to the crusade
Palleus-Write a school essay about Kroot! Pride. Prejudice. And Cannibalsim. |
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2016/03/21 20:39:01
Subject: Lets make: a tabletop game!
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Bounding Ultramarine Assault Trooper
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Veto!
I think that factions should have the ability to join up, on the other hand you run the risk of a tactical disadvantage form spying or being double crossed and blown up
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SPACE MARINES
imerial guard
skitarii
space marines: an army where if morale is down you look at your commander for inspiration and you valiantly fight on and kill m any in the name of the emperor
imperial guard: if morale gets low your commander shoots one of your comrades and expects that to encourage you
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