tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post8550691889539085154..comments2024-03-19T13:20:05.816+01:00Comments on The Ooh Shiny Complex: Command Decision: Test of Battle - Notes and ThoughtsRuaridhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13003128932063213463noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post-14811341642443476142016-03-09T15:50:59.002+01:002016-03-09T15:50:59.002+01:00Yes indeed,in Bedford.
I've managed a couple...Yes indeed,in Bedford. <br /><br />I've managed a couple of games of the ToB version since it was released, and am vaguely planning a couple more. Good review by the way. Pushing Tinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367072544886365876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post-22435628639553097672016-03-09T10:31:58.573+01:002016-03-09T10:31:58.573+01:00In Bedford? For that I thank you. I've had a l...In Bedford? For that I thank you. I've had a lot of happy hours with these rules.Ruaridhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003128932063213463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post-88448776476126666892016-03-08T18:18:50.225+01:002016-03-08T18:18:50.225+01:00I think it may have been me who introduced you to ...I think it may have been me who introduced you to the rules...Pushing Tinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367072544886365876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post-2704597537980997902014-12-21T10:18:14.179+01:002014-12-21T10:18:14.179+01:00I like the rules and have played them since the fi...I like the rules and have played them since the first edition. Some are not happy with the techie element and the counters, but it works for me. With this edition, I particularly like the Test of Battle system which is used to generate pick-up games, because it holds you to realistic formations while still giving you a bit of flexibility and choice.<br /><br />As to whether one more WW2 rules set cannot hurt, I am not the person to ask. I am too addicted to buying rules for all periods! ;)Ruaridhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003128932063213463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post-62960632175642255672014-12-21T08:02:41.009+01:002014-12-21T08:02:41.009+01:00Interesting.
I have lots of different rules for W...Interesting.<br /><br />I have lots of different rules for WW2 now, one more set cant hurt...surely?Stig of the Dumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545185294092527157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post-82858792643593104002014-05-24T21:01:29.820+02:002014-05-24T21:01:29.820+02:00I thought that would be the case. Still, I think I...I thought that would be the case. Still, I think I should write a post on how I would approach solitaire gaming with CDTOB anyway. You never know, I might listen to myself and actually try it. :)Ruaridhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003128932063213463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post-69728394915354210082014-05-24T11:01:20.390+02:002014-05-24T11:01:20.390+02:00Thanks for the explanation Ruaridh but it seems it...Thanks for the explanation Ruaridh but it seems it is not the droid I'm looking for :)blacksmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131707654108494186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post-75194230462144482842014-05-23T22:33:47.418+02:002014-05-23T22:33:47.418+02:00I should have mentioned the scale in the descripti...I should have mentioned the scale in the description. Sorry.<br /><br />Ground scale: 1 inch = 50 yards<br />1 turn = 30 minutes<br />1 model vehicle or towed weapon = 4-6 real vehicles or towed weapons<br />1 infantry stand = 1 platoon<br /><br />The original game played best when players controlled approximately a reinforced battalion. This version might work with players controlling a regiment, but I would need to test that.<br /><br />The game uses order counters to mark what each unit will do in a turn, so it is more difficult to play solo. You can get around that by either trying to play each side as impartially as possible or using a decision making die roll to determine what orders to give. If you were to write detailed orders for each side at the start of the game, then you would have a basis for making a decision or using a die to decide which order they woudl use that turn. This thread on the CD forum has some discussion of solitaire rules:<br />http://www.testofbattle.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1572&sid=57214074e1f991922f4c5b33a6c4b687<br /><br />Another idea for solitaire play would be to recruit commanders for each side and get them to email the detailed orders for each side to you at the start of the game. You then play out the game assigning orders each turn based on what the remote commanders have ordered.<br /><br />Actually, the whole topic of solitaire play would probably make a good future post. I shall have to explore this further.Ruaridhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003128932063213463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682389860343449422.post-75419006585876972692014-05-23T21:38:53.714+02:002014-05-23T21:38:53.714+02:00What is the scale? 1 tank represents 1 tank, and o...What is the scale? 1 tank represents 1 tank, and one base of infantry one squad? Could it be played solo?<br />Cheers,blacksmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131707654108494186noreply@blogger.com