Fields of Fire

[judgedredd]

So when I was looking for a single man counter game,  someone mentioned this.

I immediately dismissed it because the "board" was cards and counters - well let's just say the game and it's components weren't something that struck me.

However, whilst looking for a platoon based game for Vietnam, I noticed this had a deck of Vietnam terrain cards and I've since looked at it again and - well, watching a couple of videos...at first I was kind of taken with it, then I noticed in the second video the guy was having some issues, there seemed to be alot of checking tables...and the most cardinal sin of all (for me) - pulling cards for a dice roll....just include some damn dice man!!

Anyway - I was kind of taken by it - and not. I saw some things I thought were pretty cool and other parts where I kind of shook my head a bit. I've also since read that alot of people find the rules poorly written and unnecessarily complicated and I get the feeling it's 20% game and 80% trudge.

Anyhoo - point of the post - I was wondering if any of you guys had it and what you thought of it?

[bob48]

I know its quite a popular game, and I have looked at it, but I'm not too enamoured of card driven games (other than MtG).

[judgedredd]

I know its quite a popular game, and I have looked at it, but I'm not too enamoured of card driven games (other than MtG).

MtG?

Mount that Girl?
Man that Gun?

I give up...

[Dalinore]

Magic the Gathering

[bob48]

 

[bbmike]

I'd like to hear more about those other two games judgedredd mentioned. 

[BanzaiCat]

I have it but - surprise - have not played it yet.

It's VERY complicated, from what I understand, but everyone whom says that, further says it's a fantastic game and completely worth your time invested in learning it. This is why I haven't sold it yet; I fully intend to get to it sooner or later.

[bob48]

Where about is it on your 'to play' list 

[BanzaiCat]

That's a good question.

I just finished pouring over Pacific Tide for a review for the site. Last night I finally put Tide of Iron on my table to learn. It's got a slow but sure introduction to the system by immediately getting you to put boards, pieces, and dice on the table and start playing after maybe a page or two of rules. I wanted something light an easy to get into.

I'm really interested in Fields of Fire since it covers so many war periods.

[bob48]

How about solo play suitability?

[BanzaiCat]

It's a solo game, so...absolutely.

[bob48]

 

[Pinetree]

The rulebook sucks but the game itself is amazing. If you can get past the errata and sometimes opaque rules, its the best tactical game out there, imho, even 2 player ones.

[Rekim]

I played FoF a fair amount when it first came out. The rulebook was far from comprehensive, making it super difficult to learn. I really enjoyed the game once I had it up and running. My only regret is that I waiting too long before I attempted to play it again and will need to suffer through that damn learning curve again if I want another go at it.

btw JD, I wouldn't let the card based map put you off. Up Front takes a similar approach and is one of the most entertaining wargames I have played.

[Barthheart]

Hey Rekim! Welcome to Armchair Dragoons!