how many points?...

[Zarr]

I see the recomended board size is 4 x 6 feet...what will the standard size of the armies be?...

 

[Darkghost]

With how short weapon ranges are, you could probably play up to 2000 points on a 6 x 4 table, especially if its EFTF and USMC. Now if you have MEA players you might want to back off that .

 

[shotgun-toting chipmunk]

No standard size, really. 4x6 will work for pretty much any size engagement. Matt recommends starting with two infantry squads and a tank, however, and that seems to work out fine.

BTW, You can get 1000 points even of USMC with the first two months releases buying two Infantry Squads, one Abrams, and one Shadow Squadron.

 

[MongooseMatt]

We have played battles of over 6,000 points on a 6x4 - that is a pretty exciting battle, as you get to play with all the 'cool' stuff, as well as have a solid line of infantry and armour. . .

 

[Mac V]

But for most of the factions, 2 squads and a tank pretty much forms the core right?

 

[Paladin]

But for most of the factions, 2 squads and a tank pretty much forms the core right?

all but the MEA. they need at least 2 squads for every 1 in the other factions due to their lower point value.

 

[Turtle]

1 MEA basic squad is basically worth about 1 fireteam for any other nation's squad.

The PLA swarms by more big guns in hand, the MEA swarms by body mass.

 

[Mac V]

So, how well covred would I be ith 5 MEA squads and 3 PLA?

 

[MongooseMatt]

So, how well covred would I be ith 5 MEA squads and 3 PLA?

You would certainly have a solid core for both forces.

 

[cmdtorch]

I have ordered 3 USMC Squads and a M1 to start. I plan on getting 2 boxs of Shadows (6 total) and a Cobra Helo when they come out. I have not yet decided if I will get a second faction. The LGS where I'm going to play has sold all 4 Factions so I will not have any problem finding some one to fight.