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RJL Games
Registrace 18. 03. 2011
Hobby tips, rules reviews, and how-to videos.
My 6mm Terrain and WW2 Miniatures
Here I go over the terrain and miniatures I use for my 6mm WW2 game, particularly for Crossfire.
Miniatures from Heroics and Ros: www.heroicsandros.co.uk/shop/WW2-c39342038
Wooden bases from Warbases: warbases.co.uk/product/15mm-premier-bases/
Instagram @rjlgames
Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Miniatures from Heroics and Ros: www.heroicsandros.co.uk/shop/WW2-c39342038
Wooden bases from Warbases: warbases.co.uk/product/15mm-premier-bases/
Instagram @rjlgames
Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
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Platoon Forward: Overview
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I give you an overview of the Platoon Forward campaign system. Check out platoon forward here: toofatlardies.co.uk/product/platoon-forward/ Instagram @rjlgames Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
MMP North Africa: Operation Battleaxe
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A run-through of the second scenario, Operation Battleaxe, in MMPs operational 'monster game' North Africa. Check out the game: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/271275/north-africa-afrika-korps-vs-desert-rats-1940-42 Instagram @rjlgames Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Crossfire: German Attack After Action Report
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An overview of an attack/defend scenario using Crossfire, one of my favourite sets of wargame rules! Instagram @rjlgames Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Sound effects obtained from www.zapsplat.com
Bittereinder Board Game Overview
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I give my initial thoughts and impressions on 'Bittereinder', a board game that simulates the Second Anglo-Boer War. Check out the game here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10589/bittereinder-second-anglo-boer-war-1899-1902 Instagram @rjlgames Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Battle Blocks: Sengoku Second Edition - How to Play
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I give a brief rundown of how a turn works in Battle Blocks Sengoku: Second Edition. Get the game here: www.wargamevault.com/product/448086/Battle-Blocks-Sengoku-Second-Edition Instagram @rjlgames Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Battle Blocks: Sengoku Second Edition Overview
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An overview of my new wargames rules 'Battle Blocks: Sengoku'. Here I give a brief rundown of the book, showing what's new and how things have changed since the first iteration of the rules. Get the rules here: www.wargamevault.com/product/448086/Battle-Blocks-Sengoku-Second-Edition Instagram rjlgames?h... Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Forgotten Battles From France to Germany: Review
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My review of of 'Forgotten Battles: France to Germany'. Get the book here: anschlusswargames.com/collections/books-and-rule-sets/products/forgotten-battles-from-france-to-germany-january-to-april-1945 Instagram rjlgames?hl=en Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Age of War: Review
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My review of the interesting little push your luck game 'Age of War'. Instagram rjlgames?hl=en Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Advanced Salvo!: Review
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My review of the European theatre naval game 'Advanced Salvo'. Get the game here: www.wargamevault.com/product/301459/Advanced-Salvo-European-Theater Instagram rjlgames?hl=en Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Sci-Fi Wargame Playtest
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A playtest battle of my work-in-progress sci-fi wargame ruleset 'Annihilation'. Instagram rjlgames?hl=en Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Wargamers Guide to the Desert War: Review
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My review of of 'The Wargamers Guide to the Desert War'. Get the book here: www.amazon.co.uk/Wargamers-Guide-Desert-War-1940/dp/1473851084/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36YTLQ990X5R9&keywords=wargamers guide to the desert war&qid=1665873147&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjc3IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ &sprefix=wargamers guide to the des,aps,1391&sr=8-1 Instagram rjlgames?hl=en Outtro music by Lite...
Warfleets FTL Wargame Review
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My review of Warfleets FTL by One Page Rules. Get the rules here: onepagerules.com/portfolio/warfleets-ftl/ Instagram rjlgames?hl=en Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Galleys and Galleons Wargame Report
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A fast-paced battle using the rules: Galleys and Galleons. Instagram: rjlgames?hl=en Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Sound effects obtained from www.zapsplat.com Images are in the public domain. "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Volatile Reaction" Kevin MacLeod ...
Warfleets FTL Wargame Battle Report
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Two fleets duke it out between two planets using Warfleets FTL by OnePageRules. Get the rules here: onepagerules.com/portfolio/warfleets-ftl/ Instagram rjlgames?hl=en Outtro music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Sound effects obtained from www.zapsplat.com "Clash Defiant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.or...
How to Play Battle Blocks: Sengoku Wargame
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How to Play Battle Blocks: Sengoku Wargame
Lacquered Coffins WW2 Air Combat Wargame Review
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Lacquered Coffins WW2 Air Combat Wargame Review
Castles in the Sky Wargame First Impressions
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Castles in the Sky Wargame First Impressions
Battle Blocks Sengoku Gameplay Overview
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Battle Blocks Sengoku Gameplay Overview
Battle Blocks: Sengoku Wargame Overview
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Battle Blocks: Sengoku Wargame Overview
such a great idea! You've inspired me!
We played this recently. My opponent was a non-wargamer and he picked it up quickly and liked it. We may put some 'in retreat' markers in the mix to give us the a visual que in the heat of battle. Nice, tight portable and challenging...I like it.
@@BlackDouglas1000 That's great to hear, I'm glad you are enjoying it!
Hi. I really like what have you made and i made my own game base of your game system. I can say that i added 3 additional units like Cavalry that can shock enemy by moving together with enemy unit 1" back and enemy for that round can only melee with 2 dice; Archers that can shoot up to 5" using 2 dice however they use 1 dice for melee and die instant if hit twice (on disorder) and artillery that does not have shooting range, uses one die to shoot and is automatically destroyed if hit once. I use small wood blocks acquired from store. My game story is not based on Asian history, but more on Ancient Roman. Respect again for very realistic rule system and simplicity of the game.
@@laurentiustefan5167 Thanks for the comment, I'm really glad the game has inspired you to explore some additional units and ideas!
Hey this is probably my favorite video on CZcams, thank you for answering all my questions. Could you possibly make another one of these videos? I'm not partial to the history lesson at the start, but it is nice. I just love your narrative style of the battle report.
This idea has really piqued my interest, it's not even a budget issue I just enjoy making things so I may make a unit of these to see how they compare to some baccus minis from a few feet away
What battle mat do you use?
@@rogueskypilot4116 I got this mat from Geek Villain in the UK
This is how all battlereports should be done
YES! Thank you for uploading a Crossfire vid <3
I bought a piece of green fabric the size of a table cloth from my local fabric store (Joanne's fabrics in the USA) and did a light dusting of 2 old shades of tan/brown over the top making a couple splotches, it adds a lot and I still use it as my mat today
What kind of bases do you use? Are they just wood? Also saw an old instruction sheet on making wargame units out of hair roller pieces
I make bases from acetate sheet (OHP blanks). These are transparent, so the underlying 'ground' shows through. Of course they are extremely cheap!
Are they sturdy?
@@TheAxebeard It depends on the thickness of the acetate and the glue you use. My main problem is that a lot of acetate is quite thin, 100 micron, typically for printing. Some acetate sold in craft shops is thicker and I seek out that. Also superglue is great for this if you are not allergic.
@@TheAxebeard I just checked. I'm using 250 micron thickness.
Can I also recommend "Scotia Micromodels" from Scotia-Grendel. They are similar good value.
I have done a lot in 6mm, but because I am into set-piece battles, battalion/regiment/brigade scale, it gets too expensive. I only just realised that there is a great range of 3mm now available which I never knew about. So I am now migrating to 3mm.
I've tried 2mm irregular miniatures before for the American Civil War, it's a good scale for the bigger battles!
I'm a great believer that wargaming should not be so expensive. Unless you are particularly into collecting and painting miniatures as a hobby in itself, then it is the game that matters. 3mm miniatures are one way to reduce costs, but I have designed a few games using just office stationery materials. I made an ancients game from cut-out A4 coloured mountboard and printed mailing labels, and a transgalactic wargame using pins and paper.
Good video! Definitely gonna give this a try! Love the minis!
Fantastic!
Making me nervous how close you cut to your finger tips. But I get it they're super tiny. :) TY 4 the Vid.
I like to buy packs of little plastic figures for kids. Bout 25cents a peice which is expensive when you figure they could just be cardboard nibs but i think the cheap sculpting adds something
This video is great, im using this to play for the frist time!! Thank you for this
Such a great little rule set, have you tried the fair winds and foul tides expansion?
Dude... Whoa.
Do you have any close up pictures of your models? I'm going to order these same ones and paint them, I'd love to know what paints you used. Thanks!
I'll take some tonight and post them for you to see, I don't remember the exact colours but I'll show you an example.
Post is up showing photos and with an explanation of how I painted them!
Hey, how did you base your models? I like the graphics
Thanks for the comment! I based them on 2mm thick MDF bases that I bought online, for the colour I painted a basic sea blue/green and then with a lighter shade added some texture, finally I used white paint for the wake, and then painted the whole base with Mod Podge which gives the glossy textured look
@@TheTabletopGamer Thank you!
this is a pretty cool idea... I started building my own little world, with the aim of having the conflicts of that world settled on the tabletop... I'm pretty sure there is a way to make the whole jenga block thing work with Pike and Shot style warfare... though I either have to find the fitting symbols, or make em up myself to do so
You can play hoi4
Hi. Just purchased and downloaded both versions of the rules ! Great game ! Very well written. I like it ! Any chance to contact the autor for some questions ?? Happy gaming !!
Thank you so much for your support! Yes I'm always happy to answer any questions you have
Does anyone know of a US-based store that carries this?
where can i download/ purchase your rulebook?
Thanks for showing interest! You can purchase the book here: www.wargamevault.com/product/448086/Battle-Blocks-Sengoku-Second-Edition
@@TheTabletopGamer thanks!!
Interesting idea!
H&R are best for infantry, artillery and aircraft. GHQ are best for AFV's. As for trucks and soft skinned vehicles both have their advantages and disadvantages. I must admit normally using 3cm square bases, this looks like 2 cm square bases which is a good solution if your playing area is small and a sweet spot for crossfire.
Love this! Easiest solo ww2 game?
I don't know about easiest, but Crossfire is quite a simple ruleset once you've played your first game - I certainly find it makes playing solo fast and fun.
Ty, this video changed my ability to almost unlimited maps.....buildings?
Is there a ww2 version?
I dig this! Ty
This is great. Tiger sell a Jenga style game with different coloured blocks for £12. I just picked myself up a box in order to play this game.
New subscriber here. Awesome video. I use the same with my Lego Dice games that I've created instead of spending lots on the same base plate colors.hahaha awesome ideas. hello from Japan 🗾🇯🇵
It is so bizarre I am just discovering your channel while its content is 100% aligned with my gaming interests. Go figure... In any case, I am enjoying your reviews, super useful. Thank you!
Very late to the video, but thank you for the quick and clear description! One question, were did you get your miniature ships?
Thanks for the comment! The ships are all from Tumbling Dice Miniatures in the UK.
Have you tried Table Air Combat?
Thanks for the comment! Yes I really like Table Air Combat, I have the Battle of Britain collection.
I like the damage/log sheet you showed. Where can one find that download?
It's available on BGG here: boardgamegeek.com/filepage/197947/advanced-salvo-log-sheet-v1
Great ideas.
Fantastic!
Waiting on this to arrive in my mailbox. Great overview and explanation of the game, thank you! On the hunt for some more games on the simple-to-play/fun/tiny table footprint side of things but still with the ww2 theme (preferably but not limited to naval). Do you have any favorites you could recommend a year on? If you're still looking for recommendations; I picked up Minden Games "Torpedo Raiders" a few days back and would recommend it as far as checking those boxes. Also Mike Lambo's game books are excellent little hex and counter wargames (no naval yet sadly), a little bit of DIY counter creation and the books are full of clear charts, nice maps, interesting choices and challenging battles (some are VERY difficult). They are print on demand from Amazon, so never a hassle to get. Cheers!
Thank you for the comment! If you're looking for super simple and fast then the 'Battle Card' wargames are fun, though they are very light on rules and mechanics and work best as 10 minute 'filler-games'. I've not played any other small footprint naval games, though I would be interested to learn if any exist,. All of the solitaire naval game I know of require large playing areas (Spruance Leader, Picket Duty etc)
Nice game, the rules looked pretty good any update on when/if they are going to be released?
Thank you for the comment! The rules are still a WIP but are in a playable state. I'd be happy to send you a copy of the work in progress version for you to try out but I've had other things going on which means I've not been able to dedicate much time to rules writing lately.
I would love to try them if you don't mind sending me a copy, and I totally understand that, real life finds away.@@TheTabletopGamer
@@TheWinterWhiteWolf Here you go, it's in an unfinished state (lack of diagrams, needs proof reading and editing, and I've not nailed down the points system yet, but there's enough there to try the systems out and play around with it. I'd be grateful if you would share any comments or thoughts so I can make improvements when I eventually get back to working on them! drive.google.com/file/d/1i3xy7bJKx-RB0_f1itZVSRBsaIaazjmz/view?usp=sharing
@@TheTabletopGamer Thank you! My buddies and I will play a few games and I will let you know how it goes.
Where do you source your wooden blocks from?
Great video!
Really Nice battle report, are you still working on the project?
Thanks for the comment! It's not something I'm actively working on right now but I have made progress since this video was released and it's still very much 'on the backburner', I just have so many ideas and projects I'm working on it's difficult to stick with one!
Nice to know its still being devloped, altough may i ask If you know a wargame with a setting and rules similiar to yours? I really want to try something sci-fi because this looks super cool
@@masterfps245 If you're after a nice fast playing sci fi system then I can recommend something like Future War Commander or LaserStorm, they're both good games, and although they don't quite achieve what I want in a sci fi game (hence why I'm developing my own) they are both great systems that allow for lots of customisation so you can play in a setting of your choosing.