The wargaming world of Nozza

A Star Trek themed game of Galactic Heroes last night This game was based on the 'Bug Hunt' scenario available in the Galactic Heroes rulebook. Instead of using the published Xenos, we replaced them with Borg. The Borg   Shoot: N/A Close Combat: D12 Traits Soulless : Never take Shock results. Anyone targeting you gets +1 to their Shoot role. Brute: Use a D12 for Close Combat rolls. Solid as a Rock – You are never pushed back or moved in Close Combat. Slow - -1 to movement actions. Weapons Capture: Any crew member taken ‘Out of Action’ must be left on the table. If a Borg touches them, they are converted into a Borg (replace the crew member with a Borg). Upgrade : If a Borg is Wounded, roll a D10. On an 8+, the Borg have adapted to that form of attack and cannot be harmed by that kind of weapon. As per the published scenario, the Away Team started ...

Our first game of 2023 and it's a visit to Hawkins, Indiana.  This was a game planned for Halloween 2022 (using the Galactic Heroes rules), but got postponed for a number of reasons. The game was set-up with two sides. On one side was Hawkins PD, led by Hopper, with Eleven as a Specialist and three Deputies (Regulars). They would be up against a Demogorgon (defined as a monster - so five traits used). The aim of game was fairly simple. Hawkins PD had to escort Dustin, Lucas, Mike, Will and Stevie off the table to safety. For the Demogorgon, it was to send them to the Upside Down by defeating them in Close Combat. Not wishing to be caught by the Police or the Demogorgon, Dustin, Lucas, Mike, Will and Stevie would move in a random direction (obviously away) at the end of a turn. Turn 1 Both sides advanced from their respective starting positions. The Demogorgon spotting Will hiding behind the static caravan. Turn 2...