Triple9 wrote:Battlefront lost me with operation Achilles (for tactics). A few paper maps and a couple small hero sculpts minis made it a joke compared to the previous operation boxes. They must have realized that and threw in the kids toys (animals) as an afterthought. I'll round out the units listed for Achilles and then I'm out.
You do realize that Dust Studio does this, not Battlefront, right?
BF just distributes the game. Not that I blame you, because I am not buying that set either just for the new Joe, who I most likely won't use. However, before you bail, you might want to wait for Babylon, which looks like it should be a big deal. Going to see Warfare and Tactics cards in the boxes, new Tactics 2.0 rules, and hopefully some solid support from Battlefront.
@Gallahad - Warfare is a proper wargame. You will be able to apply some of your Tactics understanding, but generally speaking it isn't the same game, so you will need to learn it. That being said, it is a very easy game to pick up. Most people I know with any wargamer background pick the games basics up by turn 3 of their first game. However, it is one of those games with a low learning curve, but a massive strategic/tactical curve. Winning is not about initiative. It is about being the better player - period. Lists are even secondary, in many regards. Thus far, its one of the few games where skills (from the start via Battle Builder and Terrain through to Turn 5) really, really matter most.
To jump in, just grab the Core Rulebook and go from there. Take a read of the articles I posted, those should guide you pretty well.
