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Made in gb
Longtime Dakkanaut





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).

This message was edited 9 times. Last update was at 2016/05/06 07:54:08


 
   
Made in us
Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge




What's left of Cadia

AGREED!

The game should be played using D20's.

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
 
   
Made in us
Dwarf Runelord Banging an Anvil





Way on back in the deep caves

Veto. The game should be played with live ammunition.

Trust in Iron and Stone  
   
Made in us
Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought






Illinois

AGREED!

The game should be played with rifles

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.
 
   
Made in nl
Wight Lord with the Sword of Kings






North of your position

VETO! We don't want the table to collapse under the weight..

The game should be played using D100's/percentiles.

   
Made in us
Dwarf Runelord Banging an Anvil





Way on back in the deep caves

Agreed.

The game should use random initiative.

Trust in Iron and Stone  
   
Made in gb
Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar





Agreed.

It should use TLOS.


They/them

 
   
Made in gb
Decrepit Dakkanaut





Nottinghamshire

Agreed.

The game should have no set scale, but instead use relative units.


[ Mordian 183rd ] - an ongoing Imperial Guard story with crayon drawings!
[ "I can't believe it's not Dakka!" ] - a buttery painting and crafting blog
 
   
Made in us
Dwarf Runelord Banging an Anvil





Way on back in the deep caves

Veto. The game should be 1/2 scale, using midgets as figures.

Trust in Iron and Stone  
   
Made in gb
Decrepit Dakkanaut





Nottinghamshire

Veto. Dice should be edible, so failed rolls can be chewed.


[ Mordian 183rd ] - an ongoing Imperial Guard story with crayon drawings!
[ "I can't believe it's not Dakka!" ] - a buttery painting and crafting blog
 
   
Made in us
Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge




What's left of Cadia

Veto

There should be 5 main factions, with numerous sub factions so each player can run their faction their own way

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
 
   
Made in us
Master Shaper




Gargant Hunting

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.

Irishpeacockz-Blackjack needs a pay raise for being the welcomer to the crusade
Palleus-Write a school essay about Kroot! Pride. Prejudice. And Cannibalsim. 
   
Made in gb
Longtime Dakkanaut





AGREED!

Players aren't allowed to wear socks.

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2016/03/20 19:17:13


 
   
Made in us
Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge




What's left of Cadia

VETO!

The game should be skirmish based, focusing on small bands of fighters going against each other.

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
 
   
Made in gb
Keeper of the Holy Orb of Antioch





avoiding the lorax on Crion

Agreed.

Every single thing including terrain has to be cast from solid lead figures even if they are the size of a warlord titan.

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.  
   
Made in us
Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought






Illinois

Veto!

Every single thing including terrain must be made from GW plastic

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.
 
   
Made in us
Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge




What's left of Cadia

Veto!

The game should focus on achieving objectives, rather than killing your foe (unless that is your objective!)

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
 
   
Made in gb
Bounding Ultramarine Assault Trooper







Veto!

the game should allow for the Total and utter desolation of your opponent. the live ammo also sounds good

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
 
   
Made in us
Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought






Illinois

AGREED!

The game should be played with computers

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.
 
   
Made in us
Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge




What's left of Cadia

Veto!

The game should be played on the table top

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
 
   
Made in gb
Keeper of the Holy Orb of Antioch





avoiding the lorax on Crion

Agreed

The game should have a faction entirely with monocles, kilts and carrying banners made of bread.

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.  
   
Made in gb
Longtime Dakkanaut





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.

This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2016/03/21 04:25:26


 
   
Made in us
Dwarf Runelord Banging an Anvil





Way on back in the deep caves

Agreed.
When shooting is desired, a mechanic will step in and shoot D100s at the target with various handguns.

Trust in Iron and Stone  
   
Made in de
Experienced Maneater






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.

   
Made in us
Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge




What's left of Cadia

Veto!

Although not required, players are encouraged to make their own custom terrain

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
 
   
Made in gb
Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar





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.


They/them

 
   
Made in gb
Longtime Dakkanaut





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!".

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2016/03/21 20:18:56


 
   
Made in gb
Decrepit Dakkanaut





Nottinghamshire

Agreed.

Shaking hands at the end of the game is mandatory. Unless your opponent is gross.


[ Mordian 183rd ] - an ongoing Imperial Guard story with crayon drawings!
[ "I can't believe it's not Dakka!" ] - a buttery painting and crafting blog
 
   
Made in us
Master Shaper




Gargant Hunting

Agreed.

No allies chart can exist, as each faction cannot get along with another one long enough to form an alliance.

Irishpeacockz-Blackjack needs a pay raise for being the welcomer to the crusade
Palleus-Write a school essay about Kroot! Pride. Prejudice. And Cannibalsim. 
   
Made in gb
Bounding Ultramarine Assault Trooper







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

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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