CHAIN REACTIONPLAY 3.0 SWORDPLAY
Chain Reaction 3.0 – Swordplay By Ed Teixeira
TABLE OF CONTENTS Prologue
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Introduction
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IGO UGO THW Reaction System Word of Advice
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Equipment Required
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The Dice Passing Dice Counting Successes Possibilities Reading And Adding The Dice How Many D6?
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Figures And Terrain
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Basing Figures Defining Faces
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Defining Characters
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Stars And Grunts Star Advantages Larger Than Life (LTL) Cheating Death Star Power Free Will Reputation Special Characteristics Armor Shields Weapons Attributes
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Getting Started
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Recruiting Points Recruiting Rolls The Lists Barbarian Empire Eastern Empire Feudal Nomad Northmen Dwarves Elves Goblins Orcs Units
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Organizing Your Force
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Groups Leaders Replacing Leaders
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Rules Of War
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Turn Sequence Actions Order Of Activation
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Movement
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Normal Movement Fast Movement Going Prone Involuntary Movement
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Reaction
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How To Take A Reaction Test Taking The Tests Threatened By Enemy Facing Within 6” Bad Situation Received Fire Wanting To Charge Being Charged Man Down Leader Lost Heroes All Reaction Tests Status And Actions Carry On Halt Knocked Down Obviously Dead Out of the Fight Run Away Run For Cover Rush Shot
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Ranged Weapons
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List Of Weapons Hand Tossed Weapons Reloading
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Shooting
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Line Of Sight Resolving Fire Target Selection Shooting A Weapon Ranged Combat Table Determining Damage Auto-Kill Or Capture Star Power Pitiful Shot
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Melee
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List Of Weapons How To Melee Melee Combat Table
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Polearms And Spears In Melee Groups In Melee Breaking Off Melee
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Retrieving Wounded
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After The Battle
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After The Battle Recovery
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Fighting The Battle
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Setting Up Terrain Types Of Terrain How Many Pieces Of Terrain? Terrain And Scenery
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Buildings
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Building Areas Entering And Exiting Buildings Movement Inside Buildings
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The Battles
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Stand Up Fight
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Terrain Forces Deployment
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Raid
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Terrain Forces Deployment Special Instructions Raid – How Many Defenders? Raid – Where They Are Buildings Occupants Table Enemy Awareness NPC Movement
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Last Words
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Roster Sheet
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QRS
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Index
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SPECIAL THANKS
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The Godfathers - Geo “Technomancer” Gibson, “Hannuman the Monkey-God”, Ken Hafer, and Ronald “Baddawg” Strickland
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Kim Allman for the awesome cover. Finally!
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The “usual suspects” on the THW Yahoo Group for contributing to the growth of CR 3.0 and setting the course.
CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY
PROLOGUE
INTRODUCTION
CHAIN REACTION 3.0 SWORDPLAY
CR 3.0 - Swordplay is a skirmish set of rules that can be played with any figures you may already have. Games are usually finished in two hours or less, hence the company name.
By now you may already have downloaded Chain Reaction 3.0, our free set of rules that cover modern combat. If not, hurry on over to the website and pick it up, we’ll wait.
CR 3.0 - Swordplay is a great way to learn the Reaction System used by Two Hour Wargames. Traditional games use a turn sequence known as “IGO, UGO”. This means that I move my figures, fire, we do some melee, and maybe you do a morale test or two.
www.twohourwargames.com You back? Good. This set is called CR 3.0 Swordplay and deals with hand-to-hand combat in the pre-firearms time. This can be used for both historical and fantasy games. You’ll see that the format of these rules is identical to CR 3.0 and that both share some common mechanics. Where they do we’ve duplicated them here so you can use this as a stand-alone game.
THW uses what is called the Reaction System. In this system your side activates and you move part of your force. That triggers a reaction from parts of my force. I immediately react and this may cause you to react in kind. Here’s an example of both systems using one figure on each side.
IGO UGO
Like it’s companion set these are very generic and have a limited number of army lists. But the descriptions are clear enough that you should be able to take any figure that you have from any manufacturer and use them with these rules.
Our figures start on opposite sides of a building and are out of sight of each other.
We’ll be doing some specific, low cost, add on modules that will cover specific periods but for now this is all you’ll need to get yourself into gaming as soon as possible. So here we go and I hope you have fun. Remember fun? That’s probably why you got into gaming to begin with!
Be sure to check out the Two Hour Wargames Yahoo Group linked below for answers to questions and free downloads for other THW games. http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/twohourwargames/
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It’s my turn and I move first.
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I move my figure around the corner and see your figure.
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I shoot at your figure.
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You either get hit or not.
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If you get hit I see how bad the damage is.
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If you don’t get hit you take a morale test and stay where you are or maybe runaway.
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Now it’s your turn,
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If you stay where you are you shoot at me.
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You either hit me or not.
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If I get hit you see how bad the damage is.
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If I don’t get hit I take a morale test and stay where I am or maybe runaway.
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Now it’s my turn again.
The big thing is I get to move and shoot at you and you can’t do anything about it.
© 2009 ED TEIXEIRA – TWO HOUR WARGAMES 6/4/2009
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY THW REACTION SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Our figures start on opposite sides of a building and are out of sight of each other. •
I activate and I move first.
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I move my figure around the corner and your figure can see me.
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You take a Threatened Reaction test.
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Maybe you shoot at me.
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Maybe you shoot at me but rush your shot.
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Maybe you don’t shoot at me.
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If you shoot me either you hit me or miss.
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If you hit me I see how bad the damage is.
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Maybe I’m only stunned.
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Or maybe I’m knocked out of the fight or worse.
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But if you miss I take a Received Fire Reaction Test.
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Maybe I shoot you.
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Maybe I Run For Cover for cover.
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Or maybe I run away.
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We continue to fire back and forth at each other until either one of us gets hit, runs out of ammo, ducks back behind cover, or runs away.
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You will need a few things to play Chain Reaction 3.0. They are: •
Six-sided dice, also known as d6. It is best to have at least six of these, and the more you have, the quicker games will play.
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One ruler or measuring device, ideally one device per player.
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Any combination of metal, plastic, or paper figures in a consistent scale of your choice.
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Something to represent buildings and other terrain features.
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A flat surface at least 3'x3' with larger usually being better.
THE DICE During the game you will be required to roll dice in a variety of ways. They are:
PASSING DICE This way to use the dice is to roll 2d6 and compare each result individually to the Reputation or Rep of each figure taking the test.
When all the reactions are finished it’s your turn.
If the score is equal or less than the Rep then the figure has passed that die. If the score is higher than the Rep then the figure has failed that die. Figures may pass 2, 1, or 0d6 when the dice are rolled this way.
The big thing is you get to react to what I do just like in real life. There are a variety of Reaction Tests in CR 3.0 Swordplay but you’ll be using only two of them 95% of the time. After a few turns you’ll have them memorized and will rarely refer to the rules. It’s that simple.
Note that there will be times when the figure may roll more or less than 2d6 but the player can never score better than pass 2d6. Example – Sir Jim Bob Joe (Rep 4) must take a Received Fire Test. He rolls 2d6 and scores a 1 and a 5. He has passed 1d6.
WORD OF ADVICE
COUNTING SUCCESSES
Be sure to read all of the rules before trying to play CR 3.0 - Swordplay. And if you have a question about the rules just keep reading as the answer will be coming along shortly.
Another way to use the dice is by rolling them and counting successes. When taking a test that uses this method, such as when in Melee, a success is any score of 1, 2, or 3. A score of 4, 5, or 6 is a failure. Example: The native dancing girl enters melee and rolls 4d6. She scores a 1, 3, 3, and 4. This translates into three successes.
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY POSSIBILITIES
BASING FIGURES
You may see numbers in parenthesis such as (1-2). This means that there is a chance of an event happening based on a d6 roll.
Each figure represents one real man. The easiest way to base 25mm figures for CR 3.0 - Swordplay is 1 figure on a 1” round or square base as either style will work. When using figures mounted on horses or similar simply use the smallest base necessary.
Example – The gang member may be armed with a pistol (1). This means that on a result of 1 when rolling 1d6 the ganger has a pistol.
Figures previously mounted for other rule systems will also work.
READING AND ADDING THE DICE
DEFINING FACES
And sometimes you simply read the result of the d6 for what it is and add the scores together.
Charging onto the rear of an enemy or shooting to its rear depends upon the actual physical location of the attacker.
Example – On the Terrain Generator Table I roll a 3 and a 6 for a total of 9.
To qualify as a rear attack the attacker must begin and end its movement behind the front facing of the target. The front facing is defined as 90 degrees to the left and right of the way the figure is facing.
HOW MANY D6? How many d6 do you roll? This is found by looking in the upper left corner of each table. There will be a number that tells you how many d6 should be rolled. This will usually be 3, 2, or 1 or maybe a word like Rep or Target. That means roll 3, 2, or 1d6 or 1d6 for each point of whatever word it is. Example – A Berber Horseman (Rep 4) is approaching a Roman Legionnaire (Rep 5). The Legionnaire must roll a threatened Test so tosses 2d6. They later go into melee and see the word Rep on the Melee Table so they each roll 1d6 per point of Rep. The Berber will roll 4d6 while the Legionnaire will roll 5.
FIGURES AND TERRAIN Literally hundreds of figures can be used with CR 3.0 - Swordplay. There aren’t any official figures so play with what you already have. You can choose from metal figures, plastic figures, or even paper figures. Sizes range from 6 mm to 54 mm and everything in between. The best part is that you can use any of them and still play CR 3.0 Swordplay. If you don’t already have figures, you can find them in gaming stores, at conventions, or online. Finding terrain can be handled the same way or you can build them from scratch. Some very nice paper terrain is available online that will work just fine. I use eBay as one source for terrain; it is also a good way to find painted figures. Perhaps the best form of guidance will come from joining the Two Hour Wargames Yahoo Group and asking your questions there.
© 2009 ED TEIXEIRA – TWO HOUR WARGAMES 6/4/2009
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY LARGER THAN LIFE (LTL)
DEFINING CHARACTERS
CR 3.0 - Swordplay can be used to capture the cinematic flavor of adventure movies where the Star is a larger than life character. This is represented in the following way. •
Chain Reaction 3.0 – Swordplay is played with individual figures referred to as characters. Characters are defined in the following ways. •
Is it a Star or a Grunt?
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What is its Reputation?
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Does it have any Special Characteristics?
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Does it use Armor?
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What type of Weapon does it have?
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Does the character have any Attributes?
Stars cannot be killed by anyone with a Rep lower than the Star. Instead the worse result a Star could receive would be Out Of The Fight.
Example- A Rep 4 Orc shoots Sir William (Rep 5). The Orc scores an obviously dead result but Sir William is out of the fight instead.
CHEATING DEATH A Star can be killed by anyone with an equal or higher Reputation. When this occurs the Star may declare that he is cheating death. He is immediately removed from the game and whisked safely home.
STARS AND GRUNTS
When a player chooses to cheat death his Rep is immediately reduced by one level.
There are two types of characters. They are Stars and Grunts.
Example- A Rep 5 Moorish Archer shoots Sir William (Rep 5). The Archer scores an obviously dead result so Sir William should be dead. Instead he uses the Cheating Death rule and leaves the game. He is now a Rep 4.
STARS – Characters that represent you, the player. We suggest your Star begin with a Rep of 5. Stars can be any troop type from any army list. GRUNTS – These are the non-player characters (NPC) or characters that do not represent a player. They may be friends or foes and will come and go as the game progresses. NPCs are controlled by the game mechanics.
STAR POWER
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Stars may recruit both other Stars and Grunts to form their force.
This is one of the most powerful advantages that a Star has in Chain reaction 3.0 - Swordplay. But we’ll explain this in the Ranged Combat section on page 14. Just be sure to read and understand how Star Power works. It could save your life!
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Stars may not recruit Stars with an equal or higher Rep than themselves.
FREE WILL
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Stars may not recruit Grunts with a higher Rep than themselves.
Each time a player must take any Reaction Test he may choose which of the three possible results he wants to do without rolling dice. This is noted on the test by an *.
STAR ADVANTAGES
Example – Billy is shot at by the enemy. He is a Star so can choose his reaction on the Received Fire Test. He chooses to pass 2d6 and return fire.
Being a Star in CR 3.0 - Swordplay has four important advantages. These are: Larger Than Life. Cheating Death Star Power Free Will
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY Missile armed troops will use their own Quick Reference Sheet or QRS located in the back when taking Reaction tests.
REPUTATION Reputation or Rep represents a combination of training, experience, morale, and motivation and is an expression of a character’s overall fighting quality. There are five possible levels of Reputation•
Reputation 6 – These action heroes are few and far between. The stuff of legends.
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Reputation 5 - These are veterans of numerous successful encounters. Crusader Knights are an example of a Reputation 5 character.
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Reputation 4 - These are reliable men and women of some experience. The bulk of tribal warriors and soldiers are examples of Rep 4.
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Reputation 3 – These are guys of unknown quality who have seen little or no action. Feudal levies would be Reputation 3 troops.
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Reputation 2 - These are green or poor quality levies with little motivation or desire for combat. Slaves impressed into service would be considered to be Rep 2.
Warriors (W) – Warriors are characters armed with melee weapons with the intent to close with their foe and defeat them in melee. They fight based under tribal customs usually in families or clans. A Warrior tends to be harder to control and is more aggressive than his trained counterpart, the Soldier. Warriors will use their own Quick Reference Sheet or QRS located in the back when taking Reaction tests.
Soldiers (S) – Soldiers are characters armed with melee weapons with the intent to close with their foe and defeat them in melee. They fight in organized units led by officers. A Soldier tends to be easier to control than his wilder counterpart, the Warrior. Soldiers will use their own Quick Reference Sheet or QRS located in the back when taking Reaction tests.
ARMOR It is easy to get carried away with arguing the merits of the many different armor types used in ancient and medieval times. In CR 3.0 – Swordplay we have simplified it to three types. They are:
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Protected (P) – The character is using light armor such as leather or small amounts of chain mail.
Now we must look at some special characteristics that will further define our characters.
Armored (A)– The character is heavily armored with metal or similar armor.
Civilians (C) – Civilians are all non-combatants but can be pressed into service in emergencies.
Players should feel free to decide what type of armor their figures are wearing but we recommend that it look similar to what the figure is wearing.
None (N)- The character does not have any armor.
Civilians will use their own Quick Reference Sheet or QRS located in the back when taking Reaction tests.
Knights (K) – Knights are armored men riding
SHIELDS (SH & LSH)
horses or similar beasts with the intent to close with their foe and defeat them in melee. The classic European Knight is a great example of this type but heavily armored cavalry such as Mamluks also qualify as knights.
Some characters will use shields to protect themselves from injury. Shields usually can only be used when using a One Hand Weapon. However, a mounted knight using a lance (Two Hand Weapon) is considered shielded during first round of melee.
Knights will use their own Quick Reference Sheet or QRS located in the back when taking Reaction tests.
In addition, a character only counts shielded when attacked to the front and not to the back (page 5).
Missile Armed (M) – Missile armed characters
There are two types of shields. Large shields (LSh) cover at least half of the body while small shields (Sh) cover less than half of the body.
are those armed with ranged weapons with the intent to defeat their enemies by showering them with missile fire from a distance. Missile armed troops can be mounted on horses or similar but usually are not.
Characters using a shield are allowed a +1d6 when in melee.
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY
WEAPONS
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ATTRIBUTES TABLE 2d6 added together
There are two classes of weapons in Chain Reaction 3.0 – Swordplay. They are Ranged Weapons, used from afar, and Melee Weapons, used when the character is in melee.
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ATTRIBUTES
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We will cover these in more detail in the Range Combat (page 14) and Melee sections (pages 17) of the rules. It is possible for a character to have more than one weapon such as a Short Bow and a sword. Players are encouraged to count the figure to be armed with the weapon it has.
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ATTRIBUTES
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CR 3.0 - Swordplay uses Attributes to further define characters. Using Attributes is strictly optional but will greatly enhance your games.
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If you choose to use Attributes it’s best to limit them to your force and not use them for the non-player enemy characters, as it could require too much bookkeeping. But the choice is yours.
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If you are playing a campaign, or series of connected battles, the Star is allowed two Attributes chosen from the lists.
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Grunts have their initial Attribute determined by rolling 2d6 on the Attributes Table.
Born Leader: Adds 1d6 to all personal Reaction Tests. Any friendly character within 4” of him will react as the Born Leader does regardless of what their reaction would have actually been. Faint Hearted: Will roll only 1d6 when taking the Received Fire Test. Agile: When the character is fast moving he does not suffer any shooting penalties. Slow: Treats a result of pass 2d6 as if pass 1d6 when taking the Fast Move Test. Brawler: Adds 1d6 when in melee. Slow to React: -1 to Rep when taking the Threatened Reaction Test. Athlete: Adds 1d6 when taking the Fast Move Test. Runt: Minus 1d6 when in melee. Marksman: Will roll 2d6 instead of 1d6 when shooting, counting the best score. Clumsy: When testing to Fast Move and fails with doubles will move 1d6” then fall in place prone. May not regain feet until next active. Nerves of steel: Not subject to Run For Cover.
Example – Sir William is a Star and chooses the following Attributes, Agile and Born Leader. He recruits two Grunts, Charles and Despero. Charles rolls an 8 so is an Athlete while Despero rolls an 11 and is Clumsy.
GETTING STARTED This section will explain how to form your force and some of the army types that CR 3.0 - Swordplay can be used with.
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY RECRUITING ROLLS
RECRUITING
As explained previously you can use points to determine your force. I prefer using a combination of points and recruiting rolls.
The first thing that has to be determined is what does your force consist of. When first starting out we recommend using from three to ten figures per player, each with a variety of Reps. Once you have learned the game mechanics you can easily play much larger games of upwards of fifty figures per player and all in a manageable two hours or less.
Start with a set number of points for your force. Next roll 2d6 and compare the result to the Recruit column on your Army list to see who you have recruited, and repeat the process until their point costs equal or exceed the point total.
POINTS I personally don’t use points but here they are. Note that you must pay for every weapon on the figure. This means if you give an archer a bow and a sword be sure to pay for both! If you choose not to give the archer a sword then when in melee he will default to +0d6 for weapon. But an archer in melee is a bad proposition anyway! If you choose to use points to build a force I suggest 150 points for a quick game. Rep Star 6 5 4 3 2 Special Characteristic Knight Missile Armed Soldier Warrior Horse Ranged Weapon Arquebus Axe, throwing Crossbow Dart Javelin Longbow Pistol Short Bow Sling Melee Weapon Lance One-hand sword or mace Polearm Spear Two-hand axe, sword, or club Armor or Shield Protected Armor Shield that protects ½ or more of the body Shield that protects less than ½ of the body
Example – I choose to play a 200-point game. I am allowed to take up to half of the total in points from the Barbarian list as I see fit. I choose:
Cost Rep 10 8 6 5 3 Cost 5 2 3 2 2 Cost 6 3 6 1 3 6 6 4 4 Cost 4 2 4 3 4 Cost 2 4 3 2
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1 Noble @ 23 points.
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1 Light cavalry @ 15 points.
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1 Skirmisher @ 14 points.
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1 Warrior @ 16 points.
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3 Warriors @ 42 points
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Total of 110 points. Close enough to the 100 points I was allowed.
I roll 2d6 on the Recruiting Column and score the following. •
“7” for a Warrior @ 16 points (126 total)
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“3” for a Noble @ 23 points (149 total)
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“10” for a Warrior @ 14 points (163 total)
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“”9” for a Warrior @16 points (179 total).
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“6” for a Skirmisher @ 14 points (193 total).
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“3” for a Noble @ 23 points (216 total).
I have equaled or exceeded the point total for the force so I’m done rolling.
THE LISTS Here are some generic Army lists that you can use with CR 3.0 – Swordplay. Feel free to mix and match or create your own lists as you see fit. As for who is armed with what we provide general information. We have divided them into six historical armies listed first and four fantasy armies following but players are encouraged to mix and match.
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY BARBARIAN
EASTERN EMPIRE
This list covers the typical Barbarian tribes of Western Europe such as the Germans. Enemies would be the Empire, Nomads, and Barbarian.
This list covers the armies of Eastern Empires such as Fatimid Egypt. Enemies would be Nomad, Feudal, and Eastern Empire.
Barbarian Recruit 2 or 3 4 5 or 6 7 to 9 10 to 12
Eastern Empire
Type RepArmorWeaponPoints Noble (K) 5 P/LSh Spear 23 Light Cavalry (W) 4 N/Sh Javelin 15 Skirmisher (M) 4 N/Sh Sling 14 Warriors (W) 5 N/LSh Javelin 16 Warriors (W) 4 N/LSh Javelin 14
Recruit Type RepArmorWeaponPoints 2 Nobles (W) 6 A/Sh Lance* 30 3 Horse Archer (MM) 4 N Short 14 Bow 4 or 5 Heavy cavalry (W) 4 A/Sh Lance 20 6 Heavy Infantry (S) 4 P/LSh Spear 17 7 to 8 Archers (M) 3 N Short 11 Bow 9 to 11 Light infantry (W) 3 N/Sh Spear 12 12 Guard Infantry (S) 5 A/LSh Spear 22
Skirmishers may sub short bow for sling but will lose shield. Warriors may sub spear for javelin. Skirmishers and any cavalry may add a sword for 2 additional points.
EMPIRE
Archers and any cavalry may add a sword at 2 additional points. Those with an * are armed with lance, short bow, and sword.
This list covers the typical army of the Western Roman Empire. Enemies would be Barbarians, Nomads, and Empire.
FEUDAL
Empire
This list covers the Feudal armies of Western Europe centered on the mounted knight. Enemies would be Barbarian, Nomad, Feudal, Northmen, Eastern Empire and Feudal.
Recruit Type RepArmorWeaponPoints 2 or 3 Heavy Cavalry (K) 5 A /LSh Spear 25 4 Light Cavalry (W) 4 N/Sh Javelin 15 5 Legionaries (S) 5 A/LSh Axe* 23 6 to 8 Legionaries (S) 4 A/LSh Axe* 21 9 Light infantry (S) 4 P/Sh Javelin* 18 10 Guard Infantry (S) 6 A/LSh Axe* 25 11 or 12 Archers (M) 4 N Short 12 Bow
Feudal Recruit Type Rep Armor Weapon Points 2 Knights (K) 5 (6) A/LSh Lance* 31 3 Mounted 4 N Crossbow 14 Crossbow (MM) (**) 4 Sergeants (W) 4 A/LSh Lance 21 5 Heavy Infantry (W) 4 A/LSh Spear 17 6 to 9 Infantry (W) 3 N/LSh Spear 13 10 to 12 Crossbowmen (M) 4 P Crossbow 11
Archers may sub sling for bow and may add shield at 2 points. Archers and any cavalry may add a sword at 2 additional points. Those with an * are armed with heavy throwing weapon (pilum) or javelin and sword.
Knights with a Rep of 6 represent Religious Orders or Nobility and will cost 2 additional points. Those with an * are armed with lance and sword and have the option not to have a horse at a –2 points. If doing so they will also substitute a two-hand weapon for their lance at no change in points. Those with an ** will substitute a short bow at -2 points representing local troops used while on the Crusades. Crossbowmen will substitute a long bow if an English army at no additional points. Infantry in an English army will substitute a long bow for their spear and shield at a +1 point.
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY NOMAD
DWARVES
This list covers the typical nomadic armies of the East such as Huns. Enemies would be Barbarians, the Empire, and Nomads.
This list covers the typical Dwarven armies of fantasy. Enemies would be Barbarians, Elves, Goblins, Northmen, Orcs, and Dwarves.
Nomad
Dwarves
Recruit Type RepArmor Weapon Points 2 to 9 Horse Archer (MM) 4 N Short 14 Bow 10 Nobles (W) 5 P/Sh Lance* 26 11 Archer (W) 3 N Short 11 Bow 12 Infantry (W) 3 N/LSh Spear 13
Recruit 2 to 4 5 to 9 10 11 or 12
Berserks count as Fanatics and are charged an additional 5 points but are allowed a +1d6 for all Reaction Tests.
Infantry and archers are optional and may be replaced with a horse archer. Those with an * are armed with lance, short bow, and sword.
ELVES This list covers the typical Eleven army found in fantasy. Enemies would be Dwarves, Goblins, Orcs, and Elves.
NORTHMEN This list covers the seafaring armies such as Vikings and Saxons that were found in Western Europe. Enemies would be Barbarians, Eastern Empire, Feudal, and Northmen.
Elves Recruit 2 or 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 10 11 or 12
Northmen Recruit 2 or 3 4 to 7 8 9 10 to 12
Type Rep Armor Weapon Points Crossbows (M) 4 A Cross Bow 18 Soldiers (S) 5 A/LSh Spear 21 Anvil Guard (K) 6 A Axe 23 Berserks (W) 6 N Axe 21
Type RepArmor Weapon Points Fanatics (W) 6 N/LSh Spear* 23 Warriors (W) 4 P/LSh Spear 16 Veterans (W) 5 A/LSh Spear 21 Household (W) 5 A Two-hand 18 Axe Archers (M) 4 N Short Bow 12
Type Rep Armor Scouts (W) 5 N Archers (S) 5 P Soldiers (S) 5 A/LSh Guard (S) 6 A/LSh Maidens (W) 5 N
Weapon Points Longbow* 16 Longbow* 19 Spear ** 27 Axe 24 Axe 19
Those with an * are armed with longbow and may add a sword at +2 points. Those with ** are armed with longbow and spear. Maidens count as Fanatics and are charged an additional 5 points but are allowed a +1d6 for all Reaction Tests. They may choose two swords instead of an axe.
GOBLINS
Archers may add a sword at 2 additional points. Those with an * may trade in their spear and shield for a two-hand axe at a –1 point. Fanatics are charged an additional 5 points but are allowed a +1d6 for all Reaction Tests.
This list covers the typical Goblin army of fantasy. Enemies would be Barbarians, Dwarves, Elves, Orcs, and Goblins.
Goblins Recruit Type 2 to 5 Archers (M)
RepArmorWeaponPoints 3 N Short 11 Bow 6 to 7 Goblins (W) 3 N/Sh Spear 15 8 Greater Ogres (W) 6 A Axe 20 9 Riders (MM) 4 N/Sh Javelin 15 10 to 12 Greater Goblins (W) 4 P/Sh Spear 15 Riders may add a sword at 2 additional points and /or sub a short bow for 1 point. © 2009 ED TEIXEIRA – TWO HOUR WARGAMES 6/4/2009
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY ORCS
Example – Sir William, Cedric, and Daniel are in one group. They are all within 4” of each other and can see at least one other member of the group. They get fired on and Cedric runs for cover outside of 4” from Daniel or Sir William. Although he can still see them he is now in his own group and will activate by himself. Later Sir William moves to within 4” of him, Daniel becomes part of the group and may immediately move with Sir William.
This list covers the typical Orc army of fantasy. Enemies would be Barbarians, Dwarves, Elves, Goblins, and Orcs.
Orcs Recruit Type 2 to 4 Archers (M) 5 to 7 Orcs (W) 8 Trolls (K) 9 Riders (K) 10 to 12 Greater Orcs (W)
Rep Armor Weapon Points 4 P Short Bow 14 4 5 5 5
P/LSh Spear A Axe A/Sh Javelin* A/LSh Spear
LEADERS
16 26 23 20
Each group will start the battle with a Leader. The Leader provides the following benefits. • The Leader allows for all figures in his group to activate when he does. • Leaders lead! Leaders that are in the front rank of a group are allowed to apply Leader Die to certain Reaction Tests. • A (LD) at the end of some Reaction Tests or a LD in the top left corner of any applicable Reaction Test designates this. • To use Leader Die throw 1d6 and compare the result to the Rep of the Leader. If the result is pass 1d6 then this may be added to the reaction results of figures in the group.
Riders also armed with a sword. Trolls count as Fanatics and are charged an additional 5 points but are allowed a +1d6 for all Reaction Tests.
UNITS It should be noted that most forces would consist of units made up of the same troop type. Players may decide to follow this when composing their force or not at their desire. It’s more about having fun and using the figures that you already have than any “historical” necessity.
Example – A group of Vikings wish to take a Wanting to Charge test. The Leader has a Rep of 4 and 1d6 is thrown. The score is a 3 so the result is pass 1d6. This is now added to the results of the other figures taking their tests. The Vikings, all Rep 4, roll 2d6 and scores a result of 3 and 6. This means that they normally would have passed 1d6. But adding the one passed d6 from the Leader Die means the group actually has passed 2d6.
ORGANIZING YOUR FORCE
REPLACING LEADERS
There are two special rules that can affect the organization of your figures and how you may move them. They are the Group and Leader rules.
In real life there will always be someone in charge of a group. If the actual Leader is disabled someone will always “step-up” and replace him. So when a Leader becomes disabled the non-Leader figure with the highest Rep in the group is considered to be the Leader. In case of a tie the player may designate the Leader. The new figure now takes over the functions and abilities of a Leader.
GROUPS At the start of the battle each side must divide their figures into groups of 1 or more figures. Groups are those figures within 4” of one another and in clear Line of Sight of another group member. Note that Line of Sight or LOS is explained in detail later in the rules.
Example – The group comes under fire and the Leader is disabled. The group now takes the Leader Lost Reaction test and passes 2d6. The highest Rep figure in the group is now the Leader.
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RULES OF WAR Now let’s go over the rules as you will use them during the game.
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Designate one side as one color and the other side as the other color.
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Roll these two dice at the same time to start each turn. This is called rolling for Activation.
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If the die scores are the same (doubles) reroll them.
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If the die scores are not doubles then read each die individually. The higher score determines which side is active and will activate its groups first.
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After all of one side’s groups have been activated, the other side may activate one group at a time under the above Rep restriction and continue to do so until all groups have been activated.
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Move up to full distance and fire if desired, at any time during his move.
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Stay in place, changing the way he is faced if desired, and fire.
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Charge into melee in lieu of taking active fire.
ORDER OF ACTIVATION When a side is active it must activate its groups in the following order. Any and all reactions caused by one group activating have to be finished before the next group may activate. •
Example: A Blue 4 and a Yellow 3 are rolled. The Blue side scored higher so it activates first. Blue may activate only groups that are led by a Rep 4 or higher Leader. After the first group has completed all its actions and any reactions it may have caused have been resolved the active side is allowed to proceed to its next group.
When more than two sides play just add additional colored die to the Activation roll. Any dice rolling doubles means those sides may not activate but the other sides may. If all dice roll the same number, simply re-roll.
When a character is active he may voluntarily do one of the following actions.
The die score also determines which Rep or higher group the corresponding side may activate. Groups activate from the highest to the lowest Rep.
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ACTIONS
Chain Reaction 3.0 – Swordplay is played in turns with one phase of activation per side. Although battles can last an unlimited number of turns, each turn follows a strict sequence. Before the game select 2d6 of different colors.
After both sides have moved all of their eligible groups the turn is over and Activation dice are rolled again.
Now that you know the turn sequence we will explain the rules in the order that they will occur during the game turn. Let’s start with actions.
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Highest Rep currently carrying on. If tied then... o
Those that will not move but may fire.
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Those that will move but may fire.
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Those recovering from Run For Cover.
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MOVEMENT
Run Away – Will leave table at fastest speed. Will always attempt to fast move when active and will always activate regardless of actual rep until has left board.
There are two types of movement, voluntary, when the group is active, and involuntary when caused by a caused Reaction Test.
Example – Sir William and Daniel are fired on. Sir William scores a Run For Cover so moves to the nearest cover 6” towards the shooter. Daniel scores a result of Run Away so immediately takes a Fast Move test and heads off the table.
NORMAL MOVEMENT Normal movement is 8” for all figures on foot. All mounted figures may move 12”.
Run For Cover – Move to the nearest cover within 6”. This can be in any direction, even forward. Once the figure reaches cover it cannot see or be seen from the direction of the test.
FAST MOVEMENT
If no cover available within 6” then take the Bad Situation test and react accordingly. If run for cover is scored again the figure will move a full move directly away from the enemy and end facing it.
If desired a figure may attempt to move at a faster speed than normal. Rolling 2d6 versus the Rep of the figure then consulting the Fast Movement Test does this.
REACTION
Example – Sir William (Rep 5) decides to have the group take a Fast Move test. He rolls 1d6 versus his Rep of 5 but scores a 6 so fails his Leader Die. The group tosses 2d6 and scores a 5 and a 4. Sir William passes 2d6 and moves 16”. Daniel (Rep 4) passes 1d6 and moves 12”. Charles (Rep 3) passes 0d6 and moves only 8”.
This section covers the heart of the Two Hour Wargames system. It is called the Reaction System. Figures will take Reaction Tests during the game when called upon to do so. Reaction Tests reflect how a figure will perform when under physical, mental, or emotional stress during the fight.
GOING PRONE
All of the tests are grouped together on the Reaction Tests Table in the rear of the book.
Figures may either choose to go prone or be forced to go prone at anytime during their turn. This ends their movement. To regain their feet takes half of their movement distance.
HOW TO TAKE A REACTION TEST
Prone figures may not fire. Example – Charles moves 8” and declares that he is going prone. The figure is laid down and must spend half of its movement distance to regain its feet.
To take a Reaction Test roll 2d6 for each group and apply the die scores to each individual figure in the group. This means that some figures taking the test in the same group could pass 2d6, 1d6, or 0d6 for the same test.
INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT
TAKING THE TESTS
Figures may be forced into involuntary actions and movement due to the results of a Reaction Test. The procedures for taking a Reaction Test will be described later. However, the possible involuntary actions and moves are as follows.
There are a variety of Reaction Tests used in CR 3.0 - Swordplay. Here’s a list and how they are taken.
Halt – Cease movement or do not move.
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY THREATENED BY ENEMY FACING WITHIN 6”
MAN DOWN OR FRIENDLY RUNS FOR COVER OR RUNS AWAY
Taken by a group when any enemy group starts outside of 6” and ends its move within 6” of the group, facing the group, and not in contact with the group.
This test is taken for three reasons. 1 - Taken when a friendly figure within 4” and sight goes out of the fight or obviously dead from melee or fire.
The test is taken when the enemy has finished its movement. If this movement would result in contact then the enemy would take a Want To Charge test and the group a Being Charged test. No Threatened test would then be required. •
2 - Taken when a friendly figure within 4” and sight runs for cover. 3 - Taken when a friendly figure within 4” and sight runs away. •
Taken when inactive.
BAD SITUATION
SPECIAL NOTE
The Bad Situation test is taken when directed by another Reaction test and applies only to those figures actually in the Bad Situation.
Regardless of the number of simultaneous occurrences that would cause the Man Down test to be taken; each test may be taken only once when called for. Example - Five Orcs in the same group get shot at. Two Orcs go out of the fight. The remaining Orcs will take the Man Down test for casualties only once. The results of the test call for one Orc to run for cover. The remaining two Orcs will now take the test for a friend running for cover.
Example – Daniel is an archer and Sir William a soldier. They are in the same group and pass 1d6 on the Threatened test. Daniel is unloaded so suffers a Bad Situation while Sir William will halt instead. •
Taken when active or inactive.
LEADER LOST
RECEIVED FIRE
This test replaces the Man Down test when the man down is the Leader of the group. Taken exactly like the Man Down test.
Taken by a figure that is shot at but not hit and by any figure within 4” and able to see the figure that was fired on. •
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Taken when active or inactive.
WANTING TO CHARGE
Whenever double ones (snake eyes) are rolled for any of the following Reaction tests, this means the figure will go into hero mode.
Taken only when active.
BEING CHARGED Taken by a figure that is being charged and any figure within 4” of the charged figure that can see at least one of the charging figures. This test is taken when the charger is 3” from contact. If the figure being charged is forced to run away, the charger continues its move to the spot that was vacated. •
Taken when active or inactive.
HEROES ALL
Taken when a figure can see an enemy figure and wishes to charge it. All or some of a group may charge if desired. Those advancing or counter charging due to a Reaction test do not take a Wanting To Charge test when doing so. •
All are taken when active or inactive.
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Received Fire
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Wanting To Charge
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Being Charged
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Man Down
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Leader Lost
This means they will always pass 2d6 whenever they have to take these tests for the rest of the game. Roll 1d6 for each figure in the group to determine who is affected. The high score is the one with all ties being re-rolled.
Taken only when inactive.
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REACTION TEST STATUS AND ACTIONS
Each weapon is defined by type and in some cases weapons have been lumped into broader categories. Weapons are defined by four characteristics.
Here we will explain the terms found on the Reaction Tests Table.
Impact – Impact determines how good the weapon is at penetrating armor and dealing serious damage.
CARRY ON – The figure is in good order and can act
Range – The range listed for every weapon is its effective range or the range that the firer feels he has a reasonable chance of hitting the target.
Type – What type of weapon it is.
and react as desired.
HALT – Cease movement or not move at all.
2H – A “Y” means that the weapon requires 2 hands.
KNOCKED DOWN – Foot figure is knocked prone, mounted figure is unhorsed. If attacked in melee the enemy will receive a +2d6 bonus for each consecutive knocked down result. The knocked down figure can only use their Rep d6 for melee until they regain their feet. Prone figures can only regain their feet if they won the last round of melee or scored a result of evenly matched and are active.
Reload – A “Y” signifies that the weapon can be reused if another projectile is loaded.
LIST OF WEAPONS Here’s a brief description of the ranged weapons that are available for use. If a weapon does not appear on the list simply use the stats for a similar weapon.
OBVIOUSLY DEAD – The wound is so severe it is obvious that the character is dead.
Arquebus – Primitive firearm used with two
OUT OF THE FIGHT – The figure is wounded and
hands.
cannot continue the battle. He cannot move on his own and may be retrieved by others.
Axe, throwing – Hand axe thrown prior to melee.
RUN AWAY – Will leave table at fastest speed. Will
Crossbow – Slow loading but easy to use ranged weapon with good stopping power.
always attempt to fast move when active and will always activate regardless of actual rep until has left board.
Dart – Light weapon tossed just prior to melee. Javelin – Light spear that can either be tossed or
RUN FOR COVER –Move to the nearest cover within
used in melee.
6”. This can be in any direction, even forward. Once the figure reaches cover it cannot see or be seen from the direction of the test.
Longbow – Powerful ranged weapon with excellent stopping power and rate of fire but required years of training to master.
If no cover available within 6” then take the Bad Situation test and react accordingly. If run for cover is scored again the figure will move a full move directly away from the enemy and end facing it.
Pistol - Primitive firearm used with one hand. Short Bow – Smaller bow with limited stopping power but high rate of fire.
RUSH SHOT – Stop in place and fire rushing the
Sling – Short ranged weapon that fired rocks.
shot.
RANGED WEAPONS TABLE
RANGED WEAPONS
Type Arquebus Axe, throwing Crossbow Dart Javelin Longbow Pistol Short Bow Sling
There are two ways to inflict damage in CR 3.0 Swordplay. The first way is through ranged weapons fire and the other is through hand-to-hand combat or melee.
Imp 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 2 2
Range 24 6 24/12 4 12 24 6 24/12 12
2H Y — Y — — Y — Y —
Reload Y Y Y Y Y Y
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY HAND TOSSED WEAPONS Figures with throwing axes, darts, and javelins are assumed to have more than one and this is reflected in the points cost.
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LOS in woods or rough terrain is reduced to 12” in the daytime and 6” at night. If at the edge of the woods then the figure may see and be seen from outside the woods.
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LOS in inclement weather (fog, heavy rain, etc.) is reduced to 12” in the daytime and 6” at night.
RELOADING
RESOLVING FIRE
Ranged weapons must be reloaded or replaced after they have been fired or throw. Rolling 2d6 on the Reload Table immediately after firing or throwing does this.
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A figure may only fire if it has a LOS and a loaded weapon.
Reload Table
TARGET SELECTION
(Taken versus Rep immediately after firing)
# Dice Passed 2
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A figure may fire as follows.
Result Longbow, short bow, darts, javelins, throwing axes, and sling reloaded and may immediately fire. Arquebus, Crossbow, and Pistol still reloading and may not fire until active. All still reloading and may not fire until active. All not reloaded but may try again next activation.
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Before firing the shooter must declare who the target is and all the figures that will shoot at it. A target will only take one Received Fire test regardless of how many figures are actually firing at it.
SHOOTING A WEAPON First establish a LOS between the shooter and the target figure. Then-
SHOOTING
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Compare this total to the Ranged Combat Table. There is no need to test any modifiers prior to rolling as the modifiers are already built into the hit table.
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Ranged Combat 1d6 + Rep
Shooting a weapon and hand-to-hand combat are distinctly different ways of inflicting damage. This is reflected by the different game mechanics used in CR 3.0 - Swordplay to represent them.
1d6 + Rep 3 to 7 8
LINE OF SIGHT To shoot something you must first be able to see it. A straight line from the shooter to the target is called a Line of Sight or LOS. Line of Sight extends across the whole table and is blocked only by friendly figures, terrain, buildings, and sometimes weather. •
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Result Miss. Target shielded – miss. Target concealed – miss. Target in cover – miss. Target prone – miss. Target moved fast – miss. Shooter moved fast – miss. Shooter rushed shot - miss. Otherwise – hit. Target in cover – miss. Shooter moved fast – miss. Shooter rushed shot - miss. Otherwise – hit. Hit.
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MISS – The target was missed but must
DETERMINING DAMAGE
immediately take a Received Fire Test. •
HIT – The target was hit and damage must be
Each time a figure is hit the shooter must roll on the Ranged Combat Damage Table. Roll 1d6 and compare the score to the Impact of the weapon.
determined. •
SHIELDED – If the target held his shield between himself and the shooter it was missed.
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CONCEALMENT – If the target is behind an
1d6 per each hit
obstruction that can conceal it but cannot stop objects fired at it, the target was missed. •
COVER – If the target is behind a solid obstruction that can stop objects fired at it, the target was missed.
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PRONE – If the target is prone it was missed.
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TARGET MOVED FAST – If the target passed a Fast Move test with 2d6 or 1d6, the target was missed.
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SHOOTER MOVED FAST – If the shooter
-1 to Impact if target is protected or has ½ its body shielded -2 to Impact if target is armored.
Score “1” Impact or less but not a “1” Higher than Impact
passed a Fast Move test, with 2d6 or 1d6, the target was missed. •
SHOOTER RUSHED SHOT - Shooter rushed his shot and the target was missed.
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OTHERWISE – If none of the circumstances
Ranged Combat Damage Table
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Result Target Obviously Dead regardless of armor type. Target is Out of the Fight. Target halts in place as missile glances off. Take Received Fire test.
Example – Daniel has hit Carlos with his crossbow. Daniel rolls 1d6 and scores a 4. This is higher than the Impact of 3 so Carlos halts in place.
AUTO-KILL OR CAPTURE
apply the target was hit.
Example - Daniel fires his crossbow at Carlos who is in cover. Daniel rolls a 3. Adding it to his Rep of 5 he scores an 8, miss because Carlos is in cover. He is now unloaded and cannot fire until he reloads.
If an active figure comes into physical contact with an out of the fight figure he may choose to either automatically dispatch the figure or instead capture him (tie up, etc.) Example – Daniel activates and runs up to the Carlos and chooses to capture him.
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STAR POWER
Example – Sir William received a result of obviously dead. He rolls 5d6 Star Power and scores a 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6. His damage is reduced to knocked down but he loses one Star Power d6 for rolling the 6
Earlier in the book we mentioned that Stars have Star Power. Star Power represents the qualities that make the Star better than an ordinary person. It could be luck, instinct, inner strength, etc but whatever it is it is capable of reducing damage to the Star.
PITIFUL SHOT Rep 3 figures and only Rep 3 figures are allowed to use the pitiful shot rule. Whenever a Rep 3 fires and rolls a six but still cannot hit the target, such as when a target is in cover, he is allowed to roll 1d6 again. If the score is equal to or lower than his Rep (3) then a hit is scored. Otherwise, treat the result as a Miss requiring the target to take a Received Fire Test.
Stars usually have Star Power dice equal to their Rep. In some circumstances Stars may have less points of Star Power but this is determined by specific scenarios. Whenever a character with Star Power takes damage from ranged fire or in hand-to-hand combat it will roll 1d6 for each point of Star Power it has.
Example – Charles (Rep 3) fires at Reeves who is in cover. Charles scores a 6 but still cannot score a hit. He can use the Pitiful Shot rule and rolls another 1d6 and scores a 2. Reeves has been hit.
Example – Sir William is a Rep 5 with 5 Star Power points so rolls 5d6 when using his Star Power to reduce damage. •
Any result of 1, 2, or 3 is counted as a success.
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Any result of 6 means that die is removed from the character’s Star Power for the rest of the encounter.
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Any result of 4 or 5 is ignored but the d6 is retained for future use.
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SP
MELEE
STAR BEING A STAR
Taken when a hit is scored in hand-to-hand or from fire
When figures come into contact they can enter into melee or hand-to-hand combat.
Any score of 1, 2, or 3 = success Any score of 4 or 5 = failure Any score of 6 = fail and loss of that SP die
Each weapon is defined by type and in some cases weapons have been lumped into broader categories. Weapons are defined by four characteristics.
For each success reduce damage by one level
Type – What type of weapon it is. # of successes 3 or more 2
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Result
D6 Modifier – The number of d6 the user adds when in melee and helps determine its ability to penetrate armor and deal serious damage.
All revert to Evenly Matched! OD reverts to Knocked Down. OOF reverts to Evenly Matched! Knocked Down reverts to Evenly Matched! OD reverts to OOF. OOF reverts to Knocked Down. Knocked Down reverts to Evenly Matched! Result remains as rolled.
2H – A “Y” signifies that the weapon requires two hands to be used. Reach – Reach is the advantage the user gets on the first round of melee because he can deal damage even before the enemy manages to get close enough to use their weapon.
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LIST OF WEAPONS
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Consult the Melee Combat Results Table and apply the results.
Here’s a brief description of the weapons that are available for use. If a weapon does not appear on the list simply use the stats for a similar weapon.
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When a result of Evenly Matched is scored that ends the round of melee.
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When fighting multiple figures all d6 are applied individually to each enemy. This means that is it possible for one enemy to run out of successes and the melee resolved for him while the melee can continue for others.
Lance – Long spear used by mounted troops. One handed sword or mace – Any cutting, stabbing, or bashing weapon used with one hand. Polearm – Any two handed weapon capable of slashing, poking, or stabbing the enemy used with two hands.
Example – Two Warriors (Rep 4), armed with swords, attack Sir William (Rep 5) who is armed with a twohand sword.
Spear – Long thrusting weapon usually used with one hand in an overhand motion.
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Sir William will roll 5d6 for his Rep, 2d6 for his weapon and 1d6 for the reach advantage, for a total of 8d6.
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Both Warriors roll 4d6 for their Rep, 1d6 for their weapon, and 1d6 for each friend attacking the same enemy for a total of 6d6 each.
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All the d6 are rolled.
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Warrior A scores 3 successes and will continue to melee.
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Two-hand axe, sword, or club – Any twohanded non-pole arm weapon used with a cutting motion.
MELEE WEAPONS TABLE Weapon Type Lance One-hand sword or mace Polearm Spear Two-hand axe, sword, or club
D6 Modifier +1 +1
2H Y —
Reach 3 1
+1 +1 +2
— — Y
3 2 2
Rep
HOW TO MELEE
(Taken vs. Rep) A score of 1, 2, or 3 is a success A score of 4, 5, or 6 is a failure.
Hand-to-hand combat is carried out in the following manner. •
The charger has LOS to the target, then takes and passes the Wanting To Charge test.
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The target of the charge takes and passes the Being Charged test.
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Each figure in melee starts with d6 equal to their Rep.
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Each figure adds d6 when any of the melee modifiers apply.
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Each figure then rolls their d6 discarding any result of 4, 5, or 6.
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Each figure then retains any result of 1, 2, or 3 and re-rolls them.
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This continues until one or both sides have zero d6 left to roll.
Melee Combat
Continue rolling until only one side has any successes or all have zero successes.
Weapon Type Two-hand Club, Axe, or Sword Lance Sword, Mace, Spear etc Special Situations Attacking enemy in the back Attacking prone enemy Attacking enemy carrying wounded Shield between enemy and user Mounted Reach advantage first round of melee Each friend attacking the same enemy Special Attributes
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D6 Modifier +2 +1 +1 D6 Modifier +2 +2 +2 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 to +3
CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY Match one charging figure to the closest enemy target figure. Once each enemy target figure in the front rank has one charging figure matched against it the remaining charging figures are allowed to double up on these front rank figures.
MELEE COMBAT RESULTS TABLE # Successes Score 4+ more successes Score 3 more successes Score 2 more successes Score 1 more success Score zero successes
None Obviously Dead Exploit Obviously Dead Exploit Obviously Dead
Result Protected Obviously Dead Exploit Obviously Dead
Armored Obviously Dead
Resolve the melees from the active players right to his left.
Out of the Fight
Out of the Fight
Knocked down. .
Out of the Fight
Knocked down.
Knocked down.
Evenly matched.
Evenly matched.
Evenly matched.
On the next activation any figures not in melee may now move into melee with enemy figures. Figures of a group that have been in melee the previous activation need not take a Wanting To Charge or Being Charged test.
BREAKING OFF MELEE Anytime a figure that has been involved in a Evenly Matched result and becomes active it may choose to end the melee by moving at least 1” away from the enemy. He can do this unless blocked by terrain such as when having a back to the wall. Figures that break off the melee cannot enter another melee on the same activation that they break off.
EVENLY MATCHED – Remain in melee and when active may either break off or continue the melee.
KNOCKED DOWN – Foot figure is knocked prone, mounted figure is unhorsed. If attacked in melee the enemy will receive a +2d6 bonus for each consecutive knocked down result. The knocked down figure can only use their Rep d6 for melee until they regain their feet. Prone figures can only regain their feet if they won the last round of melee or scored a result of evenly matched and are active.
Example – Both Carlos and Charles have scored zero successes previously so they have scored an Evenly Matched result. Charles activates first and breaks off the melee by moving 6” away
OUT OF THE FIGHT – The figure is wounded and cannot continue the battle. He cannot move on his own and may be retrieved by others.
RETRIEVING WOUNDED
OBVIOUSLY DEAD - The wound is so severe it is obvious that the character is dead.
Exploit – Mounted winner will burst through 6” attacking new enemy if contacted. Foot winner will continue movement up to 3” attacking new enemy up 180 degrees to its front.
When a figure is retrieving wounded figures it will behave as follows:
POLEARMS AND SPEARS IN MELEE Figures on foot, directly behind and in base to base contact with friendly figures on foot, in a second rank and armed with a polearm or spear, can provide support. The second rank figure allows the front rank figure to count the +1d6 melee modifier for a friendly figure attacking the same enemy. This applies if the second rank figure is facing the same way as the front rank figure and is not in contact with any enemy figure.
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Figures can voluntarily choose to retrieve wounded figures.
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Any figure may pick up a wounded figure and continue moving it’s remaining distance but may not exceed normal movement at any time. It costs half a figures move distance to pick up the wounded figure.
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Figures may not fire weapons when retrieving wounded figures.
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Figures charged while retrieving wounded must drop the wounded or keep them but melee at a disadvantage.
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AFTER THE BATTLE
FIGHTING THE BATTLE
If you decide that you would like to keep the same characters for more than one battle this is an easy way to see if they recover from wounds. Rolling 2d6 vs. the Rep of each figure that went out of the fight and consulting the After The Battle Recovery Table does this.
Now that you know all the rules it’s time to set up and play your first game. First start with a flat space at least 3’x3’.
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Unless previously determined by the scenario, players should use the following system to generate terrain for the battlefield.
SETTING UP TERRAIN
AFTER THE BATTLE RECOVERY Taken vs. Rep of all OOF figures
# Dice Passed Pass 2d6 Pass 1d6 Pass 0d6
1 - Divide the table into nine roughly equal sections. See the following illustration that shows the corresponding number for each section of terrain. In this case the board is square but you may be using a rectangle. It doesn’t matter just be sure and divide the table into nine equal sections.
Result All return at normal Rep. All return at –1 to their Rep. OOF become OD while those that ran away will not return.
Example – Charles (Rep 3) went out of the fight and after the game I roll 2d6 to see what happened to him. I roll a 4 and 2 passing 1d6. Charles comes back but is now Rep 2.
2 – Determine the overall terrain type of the battlefield. You can base this on the actual terrain that the forces historically fought over. Or roll 1d6 for each section of the board counting a score of one, two, or three as clear, four or five as wooded or jungle, and a six for mountainous. Once this is done be sure to move similar terrain types around the board so they are adjacent whenever possible. Example – I have divided the table into nine sections, I roll 1d6 for each section individually. I score four clear sections of terrain, three jungle sections and two mountainous sections.
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TYPES OF TERRAIN
TERRAIN & SCENERY
There are three types of terrain.
This section describes terrain and what effects it may have on your figures. For ideas on terrain and buildings I suggest watching movies of the appropriate genre.
Clear: This terrain is primarily flat with small sightobstructing hills and irregular folds in the land. Mountainous: These are legitimate large mountains that hinder or prevent movement through them.
Each terrain piece should be represented by at least a 12” by 12” or 6” x 24” area. The boundary of the terrain area should be easy to distinguish. A piece of felt works well for this purpose. Upon this can be laid trees, rocks, scrub, etc., with the edge of the felt outlining the terrain boundaries. It is also possible to blend terrain, such as a wooded hill. No matter what, make the terrain work for you with whatever you have. The types of terrain are as follows:
Wooded: Although trees may be found almost everywhere, this represents dense wooded areas such as jungles that slow travel and obscure vision.
HOW MANY PIECES OF TERRAIN?
Clear terrain: Open, empty area with perhaps lowlying bushes that provide concealment but not cover.
After you have determined the type of terrain on the battlefield its time to see what the table will look like. Start from section number one and work your way to section number nine.
Impassable rock formations: Base of inaccessible mountains or sheer cliff side. Movement not allowed. Wooded area or rough terrain: Either wooded areas, jungles, or those with broken rocks, etc. across them. Movement reduced to half speed through these areas. Visibility inside these terrain features is limited to 12” in the daytime and 6” at night. Those at the edge of these terrain features count as in cover and can see and be seen. Those 1” or farther inside from the edge cannot.
Roll 2d6 for each section on the Terrain Generator Table. This tells you the type of terrain that occupies each section.
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TERRAIN GENERATOR TABLE 2d6 added together
2d6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Clear/Hilly Hill Clear Hill Clear Clear w/ Road Hill Clear (1) Woods Clear Hill w/River Hill
Mountainous Impassable Woods Clear (2) Rough w/Road Rough Impassable Rough Rough Clear Impassable Clear w/River
Definite road: Obviously well maintained road. Allows for normal movement when placed over and running through other terrain types such as a road going through a hill. When a road is called for in one section it will run the length of the board one table edge to the opposite edge of the section. Roads run either from left to right (1-3) or up to down (4-6) through the center of each section.
Woods Woods Woods (3) Wooded Hill Woods w/Road Clear Woods Woods Wooded Hill Clear Clear w/River Woods
Hills: Sight blocking elevations that slope down in two directions. River: Rivers will be 1d6 + 3” wide. You must place a river over an existing piece of terrain such as a river going through a clear area or down a hill. If a river is called for in section 5 then it is a lake instead. In any other section it is placed running from the table edge to the opposite edge of the section. After placing a river roll 1d6. On a 1 or 2 the river is not fordable and a bridge must be placed across it at some point. On a 3 or higher the river is fordable. Fording is performed as follows:
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Example – I have determined that the overall terrain type of the board will be clear. I then roll 2d6 on the Terrain Generator Table for section one and score a 7. This means I have a hill. I then roll a 9 for section two so that’s a patch of woods. I continue until all nine sections are full. © 2009 ED TEIXEIRA – TWO HOUR WARGAMES 6/4/2009
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The group must stop at the riverbank and forfeits any remaining movement.
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Next turn it moves to the middle of the river expending its whole move.
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The third turn it exits out of the river and stops at the opposite riverbank expending its whole move.
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The fourth turn the group moves normally.
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Those in the middle of the river are considered to be in cover.
ENTERING AND EXITING BUILDINGS Figures may enter or exit a building at a reduction of 2” if through a doorway. If doing so through a window, that will end their move but they can still shoot. Example – Charles can move 12” as he passed 1d6 on a Fast Move test. He moves 6” to the door, subtracts 2” for passing through the door, and continues 4” more.
MOVEMENT INSIDE BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
Movement in buildings is at normal speed and always counts cover for any figures that are inside. This does not include those that have entered the building and are considered to have triggered a Threatened test while in the doorway. .
The type of material that a building is made from determines its Defensive Value or DV. Here is a list of buildings by DV. Any building hit by fire by a weapon with a higher Impact than the DV of the building will only count as concealment and not cover. •
Movement between levels whether up or down costs half the move distance that the figure is allowed to move.
Grass or similar hut – Made of grass or other organic materials and have a DV of 1.
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Typical frame structure – Made of wood or lightweight materials providing a DV of 2.
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Soft fieldworks – Dirt walls or similar and have a DV of 3
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Stone structure – Stone structures have a DV of 4.
Example – Sir Jim Bob Joe starts his turn on the first floor. He becomes active and spends 4” of movement going up to the next floor.
BUILDING AREAS In addition to their DV, each building is also rated as having of one or more areas. Model buildings (and real ones too!) come in many shapes and sizes. For game purposes we need to divide buildings into areas of roughly 6” x 6”. Roughly because if your building is 6” x 8” or even 8” x 8” there is no need to call it more than one area. Additional floors beyond the ground floor areas will also count as additional areas. Sometimes a building may sustain a catastrophic hit in a building area causing it to collapse. If an area that collapses has another area above it roll 1d6 for that upper area. On a roll of 1-4 the upper section collapses as well. On a 5-6 it does not. In the event that all of the areas on one level of a building have collapsed, we can assume that when the last one of these collapsed all areas above it collapsed as well.
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THE BATTLES
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The defender is allowed to set up out to 12” from his table edge.
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Attacker is allowed to enter from the opposite table edge.
You’ve fielded your force, set up the terrain, and chosen the type of battle you wish to fight. So let’s get going. We have two battle types for your enjoyment called the Stand Up Fight and the Raid. Both maybe played solo, competitively or head to head. Adapt the rules to fit.
RAID In this encounter your force must raid an opposing settlement for loot or to rescue a member of the group.
STAND UP FIGHT Your force has confronted the enemy in open battle.
TERRAIN
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Set up the terrain as outlined on page 20.
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If playing head to head the defender sets up terrain and the attacker decides which table edge to enter from.
Forces can be generated either by figures (Recruiting Rolls – page 7) or points (page 7).
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You can use as few or as many figures or points as you want.
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If playing head to head the enemy will use an equal number of figures or points.
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If playing solo or cooperatively roll 2d6 and consult the How Many Enemies? Table.
2 3-4 5 6-8 9 10 - 11 12
Number of enemy points They have twice your points They have 50% more points than you They have 10% more points than you Forces are equal You have 10% more points than them. You have 50% more points than them.
If playing head to head the defender sets up terrain and the attacker decides which table edge top enter from.
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Forces can be generated either by figures (Recruiting Rolls – page 7) or points (page 7).
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You can use as few or as many figures or points as you want.
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If playing head to head the enemy will use an equal number of figures or points.
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If playing solo or cooperatively follow the rules as outlined.
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You can enter the board from any direction.
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The enemy is deployed as per the Special Instructions in this section unless playing head to head. If doing so then the player may set up his forces as desired noting any figures that are not in sight at the start.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
You have twice as many points as them.
DEPLOYMENT •
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DEPLOYMENT
How Many Enemies? Dice Total
Set up the terrain as outlined on page 20.
FORCES
FORCES •
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The larger force will be the attacker.
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The raid will take place in the Daytime (1-4), Evening (5), or at Night Time (6).
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Rolling on the Raid- How Many Defenders? Table generates the number of defenders in the scenario.
CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY Raid - How Many Defenders? Total 2 3-4 5 6-8 9 10 - 11 12 •
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2
Size of Enemy Force They have twice your number. They have 50% more your number. They have 10% more your number. Forces are equal You have 10% more their number. You have 50% more their number.
# 1 to 5 6 7
You have twice their number. After arriving at a number of defenders, generated from the appropriate army list, roll 1d6 for each figure. An odd result means the figure is generated and behaves normally while an even result means the figure will be unarmed and use the Civilian QRS for Reaction.
8 9 10 11
Next roll 1d6 for each figure on the Raid – Where They Are Table to see where the figures are to be placed.
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12+
RAID – WHERE THEY ARE
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When you enter a building occupied by enemies roll 1d6 on the Awareness Table. Once the battle starts all the enemies are assumed to be fully aware and the test is no longer taken.
Result Enemy figure is inside a building. Enemy figure is outside.
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To determine where outside the figure is placed grid off the table like explained in the Setting Terrain section (page 20). Be sure to align the board where sections 7, 8, and 9 border the table edge that the raiders will enter from. Roll 1d6 for each figure and place it in the corresponding section.
AWARENESS TABLE
-1 if in Daytime +1 if Evening +2 if Night Time
# 1
There will be a minimum of 1/2d6 buildings on the table. The target of the raid can be held in any one of them.
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When you enter a building roll 1d6. On a result of “1” the target of the raid is there. If you do not find your target before searching the last building then the target will be there.
3 4 5 6
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If the target is a captured group member it will be unarmed and may not activate until contacted by a member of your group.
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Result Building is empty. There is one enemy inside. There is one less enemy inside than friends entering but no less than one. There is the same number of enemies inside as you have entering the building. There is the same number of enemies inside as you have entering the building. There is one more enemy inside as you have entering the building. There is one more enemy inside as you have entering the building. There are twice as many enemies inside as you have entering the building.
ENEMY AWARENESS
+1 if in Daytime -1 if Evening -2 if Night Time
# 3 or less 4+
BUILDING OCCUPANTS TABLE
-1 if in Daytime +1 if Evening +2 if Night Time
Result Ambushed! The enemy does not need to take the Threatened test and are allowed a free turn of activation. The enemy takes the Threatened test with an additional d6. The enemy takes the Threatened test normally. The enemy takes the Threatened test normally. Activation is rolled normally. The enemy is caught unaware and you are allowed a free turn of activation. •
Anytime you enter a building roll 2d6 on the following Building Occupants Table.
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Once the battle starts roll on the Raid Occupants Table for each building that has not been entered counting as if one figure has entered the building. All enemies in these buildings will exit and attack your group.
CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY NPC MOVEMENT
LAST WORDS
Whenever non-player forces are required to move, roll 2d6 versus the Leader of each group.
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That’s it. Hope you enjoy the rules. If you are interested in vehicles, campaigns, character advancement, scenarios, air power, artillery, tons of army lists and more detail about a specific period then test out the THW website at
NP FORCE MOVEMENT TABLE (Taken versus Rep of the leader)
www.twohourwargames.com
+1d6 if the group is in cover +1d6 if the NP side has twice as many figures on the board
# Dice Passed Pass 2d6
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Pass 1d6
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Pass 0d6
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But if you’re happy with what you have right here in your hands then that’s good too. After all, it really is about playing the game. Take care,
Result Immediately move towards the closest enemy group. Missile troops will fire and reload normally while melee troops will advance to charge. Halt in place. Missile troops will fire and reload normally. Halt in place and do nothing.
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY GRUNT SHEET
STAR SHEET Name
Class
Rep
Name
Class
Rep
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Skill
Benefit
Level
Skill
Benefit
Level
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Melee Weapon
D6 Modifier
Misc
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Melee Weapon
Item
D6 Modifier
How Many
GRUNT SHEET
Misc
Name
Class
Rep
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Skill
Benefit
Level
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Melee Weapon
D6 Modifier
Misc
Where At
GRUNT SHEET
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Name
Class
Rep
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Skill
Benefit
Level
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Melee Weapon
D6 Modifier
Misc
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GRUNT SHEET
Name
Class
Rep
Name
Class
Rep
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Skill
Benefit
Level
Skill
Benefit
Level
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Melee Weapon
D6 Modifier
Misc
Melee Weapon
D6 Modifier
Misc
GRUNT SHEET
GRUNT SHEET
Name
Class
Rep
Name
Class
Rep
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Skill
Benefit
Level
Skill
Benefit
Level
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Melee Weapon
D6 Modifier
Misc
Melee Weapon
D6 Modifier
Misc
GRUNT SHEET
GRUNT SHEET
Name
Class
Rep
Name
Class
Rep
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Attribute
Benefit
Star Power
Skill
Benefit
Level
Skill
Benefit
Level
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Armor
D6 Modifier
Shield
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Ranged Weapon
Impact
Range
Melee Weapon
D6 Modifier
Misc
Melee Weapon
D6 Modifier
Misc
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RANGED WEAPONS TABLE Type Arquebus Axe, throwing Crossbow Dart Javelin Longbow Pistol Short Bow Sling
Imp 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 2 2
Range 24 6 24/12 4 12 24 6 24/12 12
1d6 per each hit
2H Y — Y — — Y — Y —
Reload Y Y Y Y Y Y
-1 to Impact if target is protected or has ½ its body shielded -2 to Impact if target is armored.
Score “1”
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Impact or less but not a “1” Higher than Impact
Shorter listed range for crossbow and short bow is for when firing while mounted.
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Ranged Combat Damage Table
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Result Target Obviously Dead regardless of armor type. Target is Out of the Fight. Target halts in place as missile glances off. Take Received Fire test.
Reload Table (Taken versus Rep immediately after firing)
# Dice Passed 2
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0
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1
SP
Result Longbow, short bow, darts, javelins, throwing axes, and sling reloaded and may immediately fire. Arquebus, Crossbow, and Pistol still reloading and may not fire until active. All still reloading and may not fire until active. All not reloaded but may try again next activation.
Any score of 1, 2, or 3 = success Any score of 4 or 5 = failure Any score of 6 = fail and loss of that SP die For each success reduce damage by one level
# of successes 3 or more 2
Ranged Combat
1
1d6 + Rep
1d6 + Rep 3 to 7 8
9
10+
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STAR BEING A STAR
Taken when a hit is scored in hand-to-hand or from fire
Result Miss. Target shielded – miss. Target concealed – miss. Target in cover – miss. Target prone – miss. Target moved fast – miss. Shooter moved fast – miss. Shooter rushed shot - miss. Otherwise – hit. Target in cover – miss. Shooter moved fast – miss. Shooter rushed shot - miss. Otherwise – hit. Hit.
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Result All revert to Evenly Matched! OD reverts to Knocked Down. OOF reverts to Evenly Matched! Knocked Down reverts to Evenly Matched! OD reverts to OOF. OOF reverts to Knocked Down. Knocked Down reverts to Evenly Matched! Result remains as rolled.
CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY OUT OF THE FIGHT – The figure is wounded and cannot continue the battle. He cannot move on his own and may be retrieved by others.
MELEE COMBAT Rep
Melee Combat
OBVIOUSLY DEAD - The wound is so severe it is
(Taken vs. Rep)
obvious that the character is dead.
EXPLOIT - Mounted winner will burst through 6” attacking new enemy if contacted. Foot winner will continue movement up to 3” attacking new enemy up 180 degrees to its front.
A score of 1, 2, or 3 is a success A score of 4, 5, or 6 is a failure. Continue rolling until only one side has any successes or all have zero successes.
Weapon Type Two-hand Club, Axe, or Sword Lance Sword, Mace, Spear etc Special Situations Attacking enemy in the back Attacking prone enemy Attacking enemy carrying wounded Shield between enemy and user Mounted Reach advantage first round of melee Each friend attacking the same enemy Special Attributes
MELEE WEAPONS TABLE
D6 Modifier +2 +1 +1 D6 Modifier +2 +2 +2 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 to +3
Weapon Type Lance One-hand sword or mace Polearm Spear Two-hand axe, sword, or club
2
Score 4+ more successes Score 3 more successes Score 2 more successes Score 1 more success Score zero successes
Result Protected Obviously Dead Exploit Obviously Dead
Out of the Fight
Out of the Fight
Knocked down.
Out of the Fight
Knocked down.
Knocked down.
Evenly matched.
Evenly matched.
Evenly matched.
None Obviously Dead Exploit Obviously Dead Exploit Obviously Dead
2H Y —
Reach 3 1
+1 +1 +2
— — Y
3 2 2
AFTER THE BATTLE RECOVERY Taken vs. Rep of all OOF figures
# Dice Passed Pass 2d6 Pass 1d6 Pass 0d6
MELEE COMBAT RESULTS TABLE # Successes
D6 Modifier +1 +1
Armored Obviously Dead
EVENLY MATCHED – Remain in melee and when active may either break off or continue the melee.
KNOCKED DOWN – Foot figure is knocked prone, mounted figure is unhorsed. If attacked in melee the enemy will receive a +2d6 bonus for each consecutive knocked down result. The knocked down figure can only use their Rep d6 for melee until they regain their feet. Prone figures can only regain their feet if they won the last round of melee or scored a result of evenly matched and are active.
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Result All return at normal Rep. All return at –1 to their Rep. OOF become OD while those that ran away will not return.
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* = Star May choose to pass 2d6, 1d6, or 0d6.
CIVILIAN REACTION TESTS A score of “6” is always a failure.
Reason
Fast Move (Ldr)
Threat – Enemy Within 6” And Facing (Ldr)* Bad Situation Received Fire (Ldr) *
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Pass 2d6 Move up to 1.5X normal distance.
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Pass 1d6 Those in cover remain in place instead. Others move up to normal distance.
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If outnumbered 2:1 or more will take Bad Situation test. Otherwise halt. Run for cover. All carry on.
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Take Bad Situation test.
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Run away. All Halt.
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Pass 0d6 Those in cover remain in place instead. Others move up to normal distance. Run away.
Run away. Take Bad Situation test. Take Bad Situation test.
Wanting To Charge (Ldr)* Being Charged (Ldr)*
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All will charge into melee.
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All Halt.
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Halt.
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Run away.
Man Down
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Carry on.
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Take Bad Situation test. If Rep of casualty is equal or higher then run for cover. Otherwise Take Bad Situation test. Run for cover. New Leader chosen when next active.
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All will run away.
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Run away.
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Leader Lost*
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Carry on. New Leader chosen when next active.
CARRY ON – The figure is in good order and can act and react as desired.
HALT – Cease movement or not move at all. RUN AWAY – Will leave table at fastest speed. Will always attempt to fast move when active and will always activate regardless of actual rep until has left board.
RUN FOR COVER –Move to the nearest cover within 6”. This can be in any direction, even forward. Once the figure reaches cover it cannot see or be seen from the direction of the test. If no cover available within 6” then take the Bad Situation test and react accordingly. If run for cover is scored again the figure will move a full move directly away from the enemy and end facing it.
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KNIGHT REACTION TESTS
* = Star May choose to pass 2d6, 1d6, or 0d6. Reason Pass 2d6 • Armored foot move up Fast Move (Ldr) to 1.5X normal distance. • Others, including armored mounted, move up to 2X normal distance. • If outnumbered 2:1 or Threat – Enemy Within more will halt. 6” And Facing (Ldr)* • If in cover or fieldworks will halt. • Otherwise charge and do not have to take the Wanting To Charge test. • Halt. Bad Situation • Charge and do not Received Fire (Ldr) * have to take the Wanting To Charge test. • All will charge into Wanting To Charge melee. (Ldr)*
Being Charged (Ldr)*
Man Down
Leader Lost*
• Counter charge 3” and do not have to take the Wanting To Charge test. • Carry on.
and react as desired.
HALT – Cease movement or not move at all. RUN AWAY – Will leave table at fastest speed. Will always attempt to fast move when active and will always activate regardless of actual rep until has left board.
Pass 0d6 • Others move up to normal distance.
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All advance half move.
• Take Bad Situation test.
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Halt. Chargers carry on. Retrieving wounded carry on. Others will halt. All will charge into melee.
• Run away. • Take Bad Situation test.
Counter charge 3” and do not have to take the Wanting To Charge test. If Rep of casualty is equal or higher then halt. Otherwise carry on. Carry on. New Leader immediately steps up.
• Take Bad Situation test.
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• Carry on. New Leader immediately steps up.
CARRY ON – The figure is in good order and can act
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Pass 1d6 All move up to 1.5X normal distance.
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• All will halt.
• Take Bad Situation test. • Halt. New Leader chosen when next active.
RUN FOR COVER –Move to the nearest cover within 6”. This can be in any direction, even forward. Once the figure reaches cover it cannot see or be seen from the direction of the test. If no cover available within 6” then take the Bad Situation test and react accordingly. If run for cover is scored again the figure will move a full move directly away from the enemy and end facing it.
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY 2
* = Star May choose to pass 2d6, 1d6, or 0d6.
MISSILE REACTION TESTS .
Reason
Fast Move (Ldr)
Threat – Enemy Within 6” And Facing (Ldr)* Bad Situation Received Fire (Ldr) * Wanting To Charge (Ldr)* Being Charged (Ldr)* Man Down
Leader Lost*
Pass 2d6 • Armored foot move up to 1.5X normal distance. • Others move up to 2X normal distance. • Fire. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Run for cover. • Fire. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • All will charge into melee. • Rush shot then melee. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Carry on.
• Halt. New Leader chosen when next active.
CARRY ON – The figure is in good order and can act and react as desired.
HALT – Cease movement or not move at all. RUN AWAY – Will leave table at fastest speed. Will always attempt to fast move when active and will always activate regardless of actual rep until has left board.
RUN FOR COVER –Move to the nearest cover within 6”. This can be in any direction, even forward. Once the figure reaches cover it cannot see or be seen from the direction of the test. If no cover available within 6” then take the Bad Situation test and react accordingly. If run for cover is scored again the figure will move a full move directly away from the enemy and end facing it.
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Pass 1d6 • Those in cover move normal speed. • Armored foot move up to normal distance. • Others move up to 1.5X normal distance. • Fire. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Run away. • Fire. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • All halt.
Pass 0d6 • Those in cover remain in place instead. • Others move up to normal distance. • Rush shot. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Run away. • Rush shot. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Take Bad Situation test.
• Take Bad Situation test.
• Run away.
• If Rep of casualty is equal or higher then run for cover. • Otherwise Take Bad Situation test. • Run for cover. New Leader chosen when next active.
• Take Bad Situation test.
• Run away.
CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY * = Star May choose to pass 2d6, 1d6, or 0d6.
2 MTD MISSILE REACTION TESTS Reason
Fast Move (Ldr)
Threat – Enemy Within 6” And Facing (Ldr)* Bad Situation Received Fire (Ldr) * Wanting To Charge (Ldr)* Being Charged (Ldr)* Man Down
Leader Lost*
Pass 2d6 • Armored move up to 2X normal distance. • Others move up to 3X normal distance. • Armored • Fire. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Run for cover. • Fire. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • All will charge into melee. • Rush shot then run for cover. • Carry on.
• Halt. New Leader chosen when next active.
CARRY ON – The figure is in good order and can act and react as desired.
HALT – Cease movement or not move at all. RUN AWAY – Will leave table at fastest speed. Will always attempt to fast move when active and will always activate regardless of actual rep until has left board.
RUN FOR COVER –Move to the nearest cover within 6”. This can be in any direction, even forward. Once the figure reaches cover it cannot see or be seen from the direction of the test. If no cover available within 6” then take the Bad Situation test and react accordingly. If run for cover is scored again the figure will move a full move directly away from the enemy and end facing it.
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Pass 1d6 • Armored move up to 1.5X normal distance. • Move up to 2X normal distance.
Pass 0d6 • Move up to normal distance.
• Fire. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Run for cover. • Rush shot. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Fire if in range. • Otherwise halt.
• Rush shot. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Run away. • Rush shot. • If unloaded Take Bad Situation test. • Take Bad Situation test.
• Take Bad Situation test.
• Run away.
• If Rep of casualty is equal or higher then run for cover. • Otherwise Take Bad Situation test. • Run for cover. New Leader chosen when next active.
• Take Bad Situation test.
• Run away.
CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY 2
SOLDIER REACTION TESTS
* = Star May choose to pass 2d6, 1d6, or 0d6. Reason Pass 2d6 • Armored foot move up Fast Move (Ldr) to 1.5X normal distance. • Others, including armored mounted, move up to 2X normal distance. Threat – Enemy Within • If outnumbered 2:1 or more will halt. 6” And Facing (Ldr)* • If in cover or fieldworks will halt. • Otherwise advance half move. • Halt. Bad Situation • All carry on. Received Fire (Ldr) *
Wanting To Charge (Ldr)*
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Being Charged (Ldr)*
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Man Down
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Leader Lost*
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All will charge into melee. Those armed with hand-tossed weapons will make a rushed shot before contact. Halt. Those armed with hand-tossed weapons will make a rushed shot before contact. Carry on.
Carry on. New Leader immediately steps up.
CARRY ON – The figure is in good order and can act and react as desired.
HALT – Cease movement or not move at all.
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Pass 1d6 All move up to 1.5X normal distance.
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Pass 0d6 Move up to normal distance.
• All halt.
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Take Bad Situation test.
• Halt. • Chargers carry on. • Retrieving wounded carry on. • Others will halt. • All will charge into melee. •
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Run for cover. Take Bad Situation test.
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All will halt.
• Halt.
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Take Bad Situation test.
• If Rep of casualty is equal or higher then take Bad Situation test. • Otherwise carry on. • Carry on. New Leader immediately steps up.
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Take Bad Situation test.
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Halt. New Leader chosen when next active.
RUN FOR COVER –Move to the nearest cover within 6”. This can be in any direction, even forward. Once the figure reaches cover it cannot see or be seen from the direction of the test. If no cover available within 6” then take the Bad Situation test and react accordingly. If run for cover is scored again the figure will move a full move directly away from the enemy and end facing it.
RUN AWAY – Will leave table at fastest speed. Will always attempt to fast move when active and will always activate regardless of actual rep until has left board.
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0 – SWORDPLAY 2
* = Star May choose to pass 2d6, 1d6, or 0d6.
WARRIOR REACTION TESTS Reason
Fast Move (Ldr)
Threat – Enemy Within 6” And Facing (Ldr)*
Bad Situation Received Fire (Ldr) *
Pass 2d6 • Armored foot move up to 1.5X normal distance. • Others, including armored mounted, move up to 2X normal distance. • If outnumbered 2:1 or more will halt. • If in cover or fieldworks will halt. • Otherwise advance full move. • Halt. • All carry on.
Wanting To Charge (Ldr)*
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Being Charged (Ldr)*
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Man Down
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Leader Lost*
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All will charge into melee. Those armed with hand-tossed weapons will make a rushed shot before contact. Counter charge 3” and do not have to take the Wanting To Charge test. Those armed with hand-tossed weapons will make a rushed shot before contact. Carry on.
Carry on. New Leader immediately steps up.
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Pass 1d6 All move up to 1.5X normal distance.
Pass 0d6 • Move up to normal distance.
If outnumbered 2:1 or more will halt. If in cover or fieldworks will halt. Otherwise advance half move. Run for cover. Chargers carry on. Retrieving wounded carry on. Others will halt. All will charge into melee.
• Take Bad Situation test.
• Run away. • Take Bad Situation test. • All will halt.
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Halt.
• Take Bad Situation test.
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If Rep of casualty is equal or higher then take Bad Situation test. Otherwise carry on. Halt. New Leader chosen when next active.
• Take Bad Situation test.
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• Halt. New Leader chosen when next active.
RUN FOR COVER –Move to the nearest cover within
CARRY ON – The figure is in good order and can act
6”. This can be in any direction, even forward. Once the figure reaches cover it cannot see or be seen from the direction of the test.
and react as desired.
HALT – Cease movement or not move at all.
If no cover available within 6” then take the Bad Situation test and react accordingly. If run for cover is scored again the figure will move a full move directly away from the enemy and end facing it.
RUN AWAY – Will leave table at fastest speed. Will always attempt to fast move when active and will always activate regardless of actual rep until has left board. © 2009 ED TEIXEIRA – TWO HOUR WARGAMES 6/4/2009
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CHAIN REACTION 3.0- SWORDPLAY INDEX Activation, 11, 22, 28
Reputation, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 15, 25
Attributes, 4, 6, 28
Retrieving Wounded, 19
Being Charged, 13
Run For Cover, 2, 11, 12, 14, 28
Buildings, 22
Rush Shot, 14
Carry On,14, 28
Shooting, 15
Characters, 4
Star, 4, 17, 29
Cheating Death, 4
Star Power, 4, 17
Combat, 4
Terrain, 2, 3, 20, 21
Counting Successes, 2
Turn Sequence, 11
Dice, 2, 3, 15, 20, 25, 29, 30
Wanting To Charge, 13
Fast Movement, 6, 12, 22, 28
Weapons, 6, 14, 17
Free Will, 4 Group, 1, 3, 10, 11 Grunts, 4, 6 Halt, 12, 14, 28 IGO UGO, 1 Knocked Down, 14, 17, 19, 28, 29, 30 Larger Than Life, 4 Leader, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 28 Line Of Sight, 15 Lists, 7 Man Down, 13 Melee, 17, 18, 19, 30 Movement, 12, 21, 25, 28 NPC, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 29, 30 Obviously Dead, 15, 16, 29 Out of the Fight, 16, 29 Passing Dice, 2 Pitiful Shot, 17 Prone, 12 Raid, 23, 24 Ranged Combat, 15, 16, 29 Reaction Check, 12, 14, 28 Rear, 3 Received Fire, 2, 4, 6, 13, 16, 17, 28 Recovery, 20, 30 Recruiting, 7 © 2009 ED TEIXEIRA – TWO HOUR WARGAMES 6/4/2009
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