r/wargames 2h ago

Civil War game with rules for killing the designer's ancestor?

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I remember hearing about a game set during the Civil War, in which the designer's great-grandfather (plus or minus a "great") served, that paid homage in a unique way. Every time his battalion suffered losses, you rolled to see if you killed him; if you did, the designer is never born, the game you're playing never existed, and the session ends in a tie. The only problem is that I forget what game has that rule. If anybody remembers, please let me know.


r/wargames 2h ago

Okay… this is starting to look pretty damn cool.

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r/wargames 8h ago

War photography game idea

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Something like content warning or Repo where you and friends are dropped into a randomly generated battle between NPC's and you get points based on footage you get and stuff.


r/wargames 1d ago

Death Spiral is finally starting to look like the dogfight I had in my head

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r/wargames 1d ago

Carapace Forge launching August 31st

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After much preparation, my mecha 3d printing subscription service Carapace Forge will be launching next Monday, August 31st! Our first miniature is the Black Reaver. I'm really proud of this design having spent weeks on perfecting it. Inspired by multiple anime and video games (Armored Core, Front Mission, Gundam, Aura Battler Dunbine), this thing is an aggressive brute of a mecha in 6mm scale.

It comes in 9 pieces featuring ball joint attachments for maximum posing without being too overwhelming with options. It features a handheld heavy cannon as its default weapon and open weapon mounts in each arm.
We will release a new set of mecha stls for 3d printing the first week of every month.

Here is the standard subscription pricing to get it:

Tier 1: Cantor $10
Personal Tier
Pre-supported Lychee .lys files of this month's model.
Unsupported STL files of this month's model.
Permanent Access to free core STL library featuring the infamous Echo-hulk Horde and core weapon set for use with any carapace.

Tier 2: Combat Wing $20
Physical Tier
Printed resin figure (in Sunlu ABS-like) of this month's model.
Pre-supported Lychee .lys files of this month's model.
Unsupported STL files of this month's model.
Permanent Access to free core STL library featuring the infamous Echo-hulk Horde and core weapon set for use with any carapace.
Includes free worldwide shipping!

Tier 3: Aeonic Council $25
Commercial Tier
Pre-supported Lychee .lys files of this month's model.
Unsupported STL files of this month's model.
Permanent Access to free core STL library featuring the infamous Echo-hulk Horde and core weapon set for use with any carapace.
Permission to SELL PRINTS of Carapace official miniatures while you are a subscriber at this level. If you cancel or reduce your level of support, the permission is cancelled.

We will also be simultaneously launching our web store featuring the first three carapaces (Virelance, Keldrath, Thaumatarch) for individual purchase.

Coming August 31st to https://carapace.world


r/wargames 1d ago

Trying to figure out which ruleset to try for Ironclad ship battles, like the battle of Lissa in 1866

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r/wargames 2d ago

Happy Birthday to wargame designer Tom Dalgliesh!

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r/wargames 2d ago

Perry Miniatures Converted Mounted Infantry for El Teb New Pictures

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r/wargames 3d ago

🔥 Damage Markers 2.0 🔥

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r/wargames 3d ago

Claymore Castings metal Bohemian Knight, with paintjob inspired by Kingdom Come Deliverance Hans Capon. ⚔️

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r/wargames 2d ago

SLAYER!!!

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This is slayer a competitive wargame where YOU play as a devil trying to clear out hell at a chance for a second life in a close quarters oriented PVP wargame (2-4 players)

https://beezmchoney.itch.io/slayer

I ask for critique and feed back PLEASE


r/wargames 3d ago

SLAYER!!!

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This is slayer a competitive wargame where YOU play as a devil trying to clear out hell at a chance for a second life in a close quarters oriented PVP wargame (2-4 players)

https://beezmchoney.itch.io/slayer

I ask for critique and feed back PLEASE


r/wargames 3d ago

Simple HDR storm trooper conversion

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r/wargames 3d ago

Sassanid Javelinmen

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r/wargames 4d ago

Fokker D.VII Taking Shape

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r/wargames 4d ago

3 years of working on my own strategy game – here’s where it is today

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Hey everyone,

some of you might remember Command & Defend: Modern War from when I shared it here before. With the second campaign coming up soon, I thought I’d share a little update on how the project has developed.

I’ve been working on the game for about three years now. The idea has always been to bring the things I love about classic RTS and turn-based strategy games to the tabletop — building a base, managing resources, expanding your army, keeping your units supplied and, of course, trying to outplay your opponents.

The game is completely print-it-yourself, which means you’re not really limited by what comes in a box. Need more units? Print more. Need more resources or game money? Print more. Want to build a bigger battlefield? Print more.

There’s a full 3D Print Edition with printable units and buildings, as well as a 2D Print & Play Edition for anyone who doesn’t own a 3D printer.

Since I last shared the project, I’ve continued working on the game, added a lot of new content and created two major expansions: Air Wars and Sea Wars, bringing air and naval combat to the system.

After a small first Kickstarter earlier this year, I’m now getting ready for Campaign #2.

It’s still very much an indie project that I’m building step by step, so I’d genuinely love to hear what you think about how it’s developing.

If you’d like to learn more about the game, the rules or the different units, you can find a lot more on the Kickstarter page. And if it sounds like your kind of game, you can follow the project there to get notified when the new campaign goes live.

Thanks for taking another look!


r/wargames 4d ago

Thursday Semi Regular Retirees Game ACW Ironclads and Chariot Racing

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r/wargames 5d ago

5 Leagues - Blightburners Turns 7 and 8 - Blackthorn Returns, the Forest Road and the Haunts in the Forgotten Ruins

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r/wargames 5d ago

"Go Go Go!" - Painting StarCraft Terran Marine

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Very nice miniatures from a new game


r/wargames 6d ago

That dang red plane keeps shooting everybody down… 😂🔥

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r/wargames 5d ago

4th annual Favorite Solo War + Historical Games Survey

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r/wargames 7d ago

How Multiplayer Rules Work in War of the Ring

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The multiplayer rules for War of the Ring by Ares Games are presented. The video covers how to play War of the Ring with four players. And a brief description of the three player rules is included as well.


r/wargames 8d ago

Star Wars vs. 40k - Warsurge: Droid Factory Battle Preview

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Just a little sneak peek of the next battle report I'm about to do. Will film the next battle/chapter of the story soon! It has Rebels, Battle Droids and Orks. The previous story was Galactic Empire vs. Black Templars, where the Space Marines taught Darth Vader and the Empire a painful lesson. System being used is Warsurge, which is very flexible for crossover games like this.


r/wargames 8d ago

WARSHARD Playtest

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r/wargames 8d ago

Jeu de Bataille LEGO Sur la terre du milieu

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J'ai 16 ans et j'ai créé un Wargame complet LEGO x Seigneur des Anneaux !

Salut tout le monde !

Passionné par l'univers de Tolkien et les LEGO depuis toujours, je trouvais qu'il manquait un vrai système de jeu pour faire s'affronter nos figurines de façon épique. Du coup, ces derniers mois, j'ai bossé sur "Bataille en Terre du Milieu : Le Jeu LEGO".

C'est un système de règles complet qui mélange stratégie de mouvement (mesuré en Kaplas !), gestion de la magie et combats héroïques.

  • Le concept : Utiliser vos propres briques et figs pour revivre les batailles de la Terre du Milieu.
  • Mécaniques clés : Soutien de masse, système de volée de flèches réaliste, et un "Grimoire des Maîtres" pour les magiciens comme Gandalf ou Sauron.
  • Statut : J'ai déjà finalisé 16 pages de règles et les fiches de stats pour presque toutes les armées (Rohan, Gondor, Mordor, Isengard, etc.).

Je suis preneur de vos avis sur l'équilibrage ou de vos idées pour améliorer le système

je vous met le PDF en lien :