Ardennes 2024

[martin goddard]

Luckily this is a matter that we have added into the rules.

The rule is:-
You can overspend by 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 points.
The opponent rolls  a D6.
If he scores under the excess spend, the owner must lose a base of his own choice.

You will see that rule when I get round to publishing PBI.

If you are 17 or 20 points over just lose an MG42 Miles.
Then you are within the rules again.


Sorted.

martin

[Stewart 46A]

Miles
Why not drop 3 x average rifles (18) points

Stewart

[Colonel Kilgore]

Miles
Why not drop 3 x average rifles (18) points

Stewart

Because they're all Veteran? 

Simon

[Smiley Miley 66]

I was just looking at possibilities, but dropping an MG42 would be difficult as the force is using American weapons ? So I would have to buy one to be able to drop it !
So the over spend is 6 points. I had forgotten what we had got it up to ?
Trying to get the balance of putting in as many vehicles as I can without have to actually make some more and just hopefully paint some figures up is difficult!
I ve had to point all the transportation as Lorries, but will have to use All Half tracks and call them all softskins. Otherwise I will either have to make 6 more trucks ?as I need 9 in total.
Or I can drop the trucks ? Decisions Decisions!
Trying to keep it "real" and reality of the points !
Could have Armoured cars but then I would have to buy and make some, then that would impact on my painting of new figures?
I will get there.
Many thanks
Miles

[martin goddard]

The 400 point total will constantly cause players to compromise.
However, the 400 works for most armies and gives marvellous games.
The overspend rules does allow more flexibility. Which is helpful.

A smaller force of 340 points is also possible if players wish to paint fewer models etc. Although probably more suited to raw armies.

martin

[Smiley Miley 66]

I ve got 409. Too much still. 405 getting better. 401 spot on in reality?
Do I go 2 infantry platoons and a support platoon all mobile plus 2 tanks ?
Do I go 3 infantry platoons not mobile and 2 tanks ?
Miles

[Sean Clark]

Not sure I've ever seen that many vehicles in a game of PBI! 😀

[Smiley Miley 66]

They all appeared in the effort in Dorchester all those years ago !
As did my British force.
Miles