2nd Game of Black Ops

[Smoking gun]

Hi Jack,
Very nice table and game report.

How does Black Ops compare to 5 Core and other Nordic Weasel games?

Thank you and regards,
Martin

[bigjackmac]

Phil - It's a 4' x 4' table, a little tough for short little arms to reach, but that's what big papa is for

FK - Indeed.

Martin - Thanks!  Not sure I can really compare it to 5Core, but I can say about the rules that I love the 'programmed' sentries and the concept of noise makers (which aren't just noise, but also alerting activity, such as sprinting or climbing walls, though they missed a real big one with not having something for finding a dead comrade, which I've added, and used in the first batrep), I like the randomized activation, and combat is pretty simple with modifiers that makes sense.  There's not any command and control, per se, with a leader really only standing out as the 'stud' of the pack that gets to act more often than everyone else, and it may actually be a little too hard for the defenders to raise the alarm, though I say that after I've played two games and the alarm was raised both times before I actually entered the objective building.

V/R,
Jack

[Smoking gun]

Thank you Jack, I'll keep an eye out for a copy.

Martin

[bigjackmac]

No problem, Martin, I certainly recommend them.

V/R,
Jack

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

They will be on the Osprey site.

[Smoking gun]

They will be on the Osprey site.

I'm sure they will but being a poor elderly man I'll look for a cheap used copy. A lot of the Osprey rules turn over quite quickly.

I don't mind paying full price for rules I'll use a lot (e.g. BKC) but just for one off, every now and again games cheaper the better.

Regards,
Martin

[fred.]

Most of the Osprey rules range is pretty well discounted on Amazon - most ones I have picked up have been under £10 delivered.

[monkeynut]

I've really enjoyed reading your last two posts on Black Ops and looking at your pictures. Hope you have others in the pipeline planned. Great reports and great figures. Keep it up!

🐵

[bigjackmac]

Thanks, Monkeynut, we're looking to play a couple games this weekend.

V/R,
Jack