Recent content by Rykion

Matt has already posted that anyone can shoot at a hovering target. To give the type 99 any sort of AA abilities in game would likely be drastically overstating its actual AA usefulness.

That can be easily done, and is what I do. Unfortunately, I've played in enough leagues to know many people will not do the same. It's hard enough trying to get some people to keep track of which squad is in which vehicle, splitting teams will make it worse. I don't work or playtest for...

I agree that the rules should reflect reality as much as reasonably possible, but I can understand why Mongoose chose to increase the Warrior's troop capacity. If they went with a capacity of 6 or 7 troops, it would mean dividing fireteams or only putting 1 team in each Warrior. Dividing...

The point value system also should be taking into account the fact the PLA squad has far superior anti-armor abilities. The PLA also have a more flexible 3 fireteam squad compared to the British 2 fireteams. It isn't just a direct man to man comparison.

Quite true. A good point value system is an excellent way to make scenarios though. I hate playing only meeting engagements where both sides have equal point values and no one is the attacker or defender. A point value system lets you gauge relative force strengths without having to play a...

Of course they created the PLA's points with game balance in mind. If you don't want a balanced game, just throw out the point values and hope someone will play you. The PLA still seems to have some of the best infantry of the starter sets for a "human wave" force. They have two effective...

I don't understand how getting to choose where you put your skill rolls turns the game into a class system. Players may tend to focus on a few skills early to get them up to acceptable levels, but there is nothing locking them into these skill choices. You have demonstrated that the system can...

I suspect Mongoose was far less interested in the Shadow of the Sorcerer boxed set once it missed any chance of being out for the holidays. Expensive RPG boxed sets are always a gamble, so publishers generally want to hit a Gen Con or holiday release. They need to strike while the iron is hot...

Actually you want an idea of the interest in each kind of shoe and at what price points. You also need a market poll that selects a reliable section of your target audience, something you are not likely to find on any small internet forum. If Conan has sold 100,000 copies it would be a hit of...

Alamo? Two people disagree with your belief that your poll has some standard of accuracy and your surrounded on all sides? :? I didn't actually vote in the poll, but I would have voted yes. I have no intention to buy the campaign, but I would like to see it published. For your poll to...

That the vast majority of people on a publisher's forum dedicated to the Conan RPG want to see a Conan RPG book published is not a surprise. People who post regularly on a publisher's forum are usually the definition of fanatic. The poll itself is in no way scientific and does not count the...

I want the Ape most of all the minis listed in the poll, but I want all of them except the skinnies. Fortunatley I don't have to convince anyone that I need the minis. :lol:

There has been a character sheet online at Kiln Publications for some time now. You'll find it here. http://www.kilnpublications.com/downloads.htm

I'm really looking forward to these and Mongoose's other minis. Setting my budget so i can afford all the stuff I want from Mongoose is going to be difficult. :cry:

I know that if someone pulled a barbed bolt out of my shoulder, I'd probably faint. :shock: Blood loss and pain tend to do that to people. We just expect more from fantasy heroes. :)