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Another part of figure and terrain photos. 😉

If you don’t like the direction that WLG have gone with Version 3, then stop playing it, stop posting negative comments. Remember it is just a game, meant for fun and enjoyment with friends. If you don’t like a rule then agree to your own house rule.  At the end of the day it is all about FUN.

Howdy Nat!

Yeah, I’ve been picking up the new BATTLE ACTION comics by Garth Ennis.  They reference a lot a the old military comics.  NONE of that is how Warlord Games presents Bolt Action.  That’s why the published all those historical scenario books, with references to actual historical military personalities….NOT comic book ch…[Read more]

Have you looked at the official Bolt Action painting guides (PDF files)? They are a good start for beginners. They used to be free (and easy to find), but I have not seen them listed lately. Anyway, I’m sure they are floating about someplace if you know where to look.

As for paints, I also like Vallejo, but AK, Tamiya, and MIG also make good…[Read more]

Hi Nat,

I see it a little differently to you. Yes Warlord Games is outdated and in my opinion has the wrong authors and no experts for these topics…BUT…then they should ask someone who has the necessary knowledge.

Furthermore, they already had rules that were at least comprehensible for the game itself. The incomprehensible thing is that…[Read more]

So… I see people seeing comics as only SciFi (Judge Dredd, rogue trooper, Marvel) but the UK had a long line of WW2 (WW1 /Korea /other history) comics with Command & Warlord as well as the original 2000AD and others.  Also Dan Dare, Johnny Red, Biggles characters … boys own adventures type of thing – impossible situations but the hero wins…[Read more]

Howdy Nat!

I get your points, but I think it also cuts them out of feedback from their customers….

THANKS Stuart!

@Peter, it wasn’t in the Armies of… book.  It’s a campaign book unit, Road to Berlin, p110.

Which page was that in the second edition of the German army book?

Well, there’s a teaser in today’s email from Warlord.  Apparently they’re looking at a late 2025 release.  Some stuff about “Rift Dice” and “Heroes”….

The Bolt Action group at my store, White Knight Hobbies & Games in Helena, MT, is working on blending Konflikt with Bolt Action Version 3….

Howdy Nat!

Some a this sounds familiar.  I think we’ve had some a this discussion before, back in Version 2 days….

1) I disagree.  I think folks (like me) play Bolt Action BECAUSE it’s a WWII historical game.  That’s also why we play the different countries armies and buy the scenario books.  If I wanted to play comic books, I’d play Judge Dre…[Read more]

Howdy Gents!  Sorry I didn’t get back to this for so long.  I will attempt to throw out some thoughtful comments….

Howdy Kar98k!

5) No, I didn’t overlook Hitler’s Buzzsaw, I just think it’s heavily watered down.  Besides being belt-fed vs magazine-fed, MG34/42s fired two to three TIMES faster the any other countries MGs.  I think one extra die…[Read more]

I hear you Peter.  I also disagree with Nat’s theory of a B&P/comic book game.  I play Bolt Action precisely because it’s a historically-based WWII game.  I don’t play Bolt Action because it reminds me of THE HAUNTED TANK or SGT ROCK or SGT FURY AND THE HOWLING COMMANDOS.  I play it because I’m looking for that balance between playability and det…[Read more]

I disagree with that. It’s no longer a B&P game. The second edition can be described as such. BA third edition plays like a different timeline or a kind of multiverse. It has absolutely nothing to do with reality. For that kind of game, WLG actually has Conflict 47.

If you even equate weapons that could hardly be more different, then you don’t…[Read more]

… I humble recommend you look at  a system called chain of command by TFL (not Transport for London!) as Bolt Action doesnt seem to be the game for you…your comments (while with merit) are about the core fundimentals of how the system works… for what its worth (as Ive said else where) I’m focusing on other system and might leave Bolt Action…[Read more]

There is no such thing as just one correct colour outside of the factory!

All colours (be it paint or dye) fade with washing, wear and tear, sunlight etc.

Two identical bits of kit (be it armour, canvas or uniforms) treated exactly the same will alter colour at different rates.