To see the previous parts of this Example of Play, check out Part 1 (Basic Game AP Combat) and Part 2 (Advanced Game AP Combat) on InsideGMT.
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Designer Blogs, Examples of PlayThis example uses scenario 10.7.1 Kemal’s Counter Attack, a two-player scenario designed to be played in an afternoon. To catch up, check out Part 1 of the Gallipoli Example of Play on InsideGMT, now updated using the final game rules.
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Designer Blogs, Examples of PlayThis example uses scenario 10.7.1 Kemal’s Counter Attack, a two-player scenario designed to be played in an afternoon. Kemal Mustafa Atatürk was the commander of the 19th Division, the first senior Ottoman commander on the scene at Anzac. His quick actions saved the day for the Ottoman Empire. In this scenario he has just issued
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Designer Blogs, Examples of PlayContinuing the AP Direct Fire example from the Basic Game, everything remains the same with the exception of the Hit Angle, Hit Location and Damage determinations. It is determined that the M2A1 Bradley’s Rear/Side Hit Angle is applicable [in the Advanced Game there are four hit angles (six when including the mirrored right and left
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Designer Blogs, Examples of PlayThe following is an actual example of play from the MBT rulebooks. It has been annotated with additional notes to help with the gaming mechanics and terminology.
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Designer Blogs, Examples of PlayThe following example of play is not based on any particular scenario. This is the same example which is available in the rules for Silver Bayonet which can be found, along with the the player aid cards and other resources at the Support Site. Silver Bayonet Example of Play This example of play, while not
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Designer Blogs, Examples of PlayOnce again we find ourselves deep in the jungle basking in the sunshine and tropical weather. This scenario, #5, depicts the ill-fated journey of the 2/7 Cav (along with elements of the 1/5) as they humped overland from the aftermath of LZ XRAY to a new landing zone, LZ ALBANY, a few miles away. The torturous terrain
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Designer Blogs, Examples of Play, Playtest ReportsFollowing the recommended order of scenario play, the first is #6 Tea Time, we come to scenario #3 LZ Mary. This scenario depicts the night ambush conducted by A/1/9 and some CIDG Strikers on the NVA 66th Regiment as it was moving into the Ia Drang Valley as well as the subsequent NVA counterattack. [NOTE:
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Designer Blogs, Examples of Play, Playtest ReportsHere’s an AAR of the shortest scenario in the game: #6 “Tea Time”. This scenario simulates the night attack by the VC on the Brigade HQ. The HQ was lightly defended and cooks, clerks, and other “ash & trash” were pressed into service as riflemen. The HQ was saved, but that safety was bought dearly.
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Designer Blogs, Examples of Play, Playtest ReportsIn MBT, players manage the flow of the game through control of the initiative. It dictates the course of action for the current turn. Who controls it is determined during the Initiative Phase. Initiative works hand-in-hand with command and control. Both relate to the management and sequencing of individual units. However, because the Command Phase
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