Saturday, July 17

GruntZ 15mm SCI-FI Skirmish Wargame

I have written a SCI-FI skirmish rule set in 15mm called "GruntZ" and I am looking for some beta test and volunteer support to help turn the draft into a final product.  It is written directly for 15mm, rather than a shrunken 28mm game and provides full scope for combined arms using vehicles, squads, aliens and drone / automaton technology.



It is a simple fast play turn based system with a focus on adding interest to the game through the special abilities and unique technology used by various factions.

Each squad and vehicle will have its own profile card which will depict the model and explain the special rules that relate to it.

At this stage I have approval from two main 15mm SCI-FI miniature companies to use their factions and figures in the system which will allow me to create some clear rules for the most popular 15mm SCI-FI miniatures.

If you have the time and energy to help out and want to try them for yourself please comment on the blog here and I will make contact.


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31 comments:

  1. Vulture25 July 2010 at 15:57

    I'd like to have a look at the rules please. My address is: vulture.cm~~~at~~~dsl.pipex.com
    Cheers
    Ian (aka Vulture)

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  2. krimso26 July 2010 at 17:04

    I'd enjoy a look at the rules as well. krimso@msn.com

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  3. scspieker27 July 2010 at 05:01

    I am an avid 15mm sci-fi gamer, so these rules I think will work great for our group to try.

    scspieker-.at.-yahoo-.-com

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  4. Ted Arlauskas27 July 2010 at 17:02

    Any chance I can take a look? Sorry but I can't playtest them - I didn't bring any lead with me here to Iraq, but I do work with 2 other gamers! I can pass the rules around for some feedback.

    Awesome web site, BTW. Oh - and I've got Narcissus envy.

    Thanks.

    ted_arlauskas yahoo com

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  5. Chris MacDhomnuill2 August 2010 at 04:55

    I just started to collect 15mm but would love to take a look and playtest a bit you can get me at tacticalmac---at---gmail.com

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  6. Ben Lee5 August 2010 at 15:21

    Ted: Check out onemonk.com

    They have the web's finest examples of print and cut paper minis, and are now all free to download. Not the same as lead, but you can easily make a pretty attractive setup for almost no money. If you're clever you can build them to store flat as well :)

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  7. - Peabody6 August 2010 at 16:29

    I am very interested in this project and would love to get involved. This would be an ideal way to focus some energy into my neglected collection of 15mm goodness.
    Feel free to contact me at:
    bearmasterr at hotmail dot com

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  8. Herc Warrior9 August 2010 at 20:06

    Liked the video and would like to try out the rules. Wondering if they can be used with larger miniatures. Contac me at herc.warrior@gmail.com. Thanks.

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  9. inrepose10 August 2010 at 02:53

    Thanks for the recent requests for playtest. Rules will be with you on Tuesday. Just updating another release tonight.

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  10. Thorlongus11 August 2010 at 20:21

    hullo, I as well would like to give the rules a shake of the dice. enjoyed your video batrep, lovely terrain. can be reached at crowmag99@yahoo. com

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  11. Thorlongus11 August 2010 at 20:26

    hopefully khurasan minis/factions will be represented-always wanted a ruleset for those toys

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  12. Unknown13 August 2010 at 03:40

    I would really like to see the rules. i can be contacte don robertn@bigpond.net.au

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  13. Unknown13 August 2010 at 15:53

    I'd love to take the rules for a spin!

    mwikan@retrostudios.com

    I do LOTS of 15mm Sci-Fi wargaming:

    http://doodlebot.net/redoubt/

    I'd love to pitch in and help however I can.

    -Mike

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  14. Mark14 August 2010 at 13:10

    Hi, I'd like to give the rules a whirl please.

    markbball@hotmail.co.uk

    Thanks muchly!

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  15. Dan-O14 August 2010 at 21:38

    Hi there,

    A friend told me about your game this afternoon and I would like to be able to playtest the rules for you. We have a fairly good group here and are into quite a few genres. There is a current push towards 15 mm games so this find is rather good timing.

    Thanks a bunch and I look forward to trying it out.

    danten66 at gmail com

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  16. Pascal Saradjian15 August 2010 at 11:48

    Hi
    i will be happy to playtest
    raskal91_at_gmail.com

    my 15mm sci-fi blog
    http://www.theraskal.com/search/label/%28Genre%29%2015mm%20Sci-fi

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  17. Unknown22 August 2010 at 11:09

    Hi There

    I would be keen to pitch in as much as I can.
    I've been looking to make the jump to 15mm sci-fi from 15mm historical stuff.
    You can send me a line to jeremy at vodafone.net.nz

    Cheers

    Jerry

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  18. inrepose22 August 2010 at 14:28

    Jerry your email failed for me, please contact me again. Cheers R

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  19. Dale3 September 2010 at 22:27

    I was looking at your terrain from old crow. I was thinking about getting the starter set. How much more did you get to make that base?


    Dale

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  20. inrepose5 September 2010 at 10:36

    In total it was over £120 for the full set. If you wanted just a small area on a couple of 30x30cm board layouts you might get away with around £50 of tiles. Note that you should really build around the 3cm size of individual tiles. Thats why I based on 30x30 boards using "no more nails" glue.

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  21. Paul25 September 2010 at 11:25

    If you're still after playtesters, I'd be interested! I'll giev it a try at our next wargames club meeting.

    warmasterpaul@yahoo.co.uk

    www.minimetalmayhem.blogspot.com

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  22. Paul25 September 2010 at 11:29

    Hirst Arts (www.hirstarts.com) produce a Star Wars themed "Starship Wall" mould which is ideal for 15mm scale if you turn the wall sections on their sides. It's about £25 for the mould, but plaster is pretty cheap and you can cast vast quantities of scenery for not much money. They do a nice cargo bay mould too, with a great set of cargo doors.

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  23. Pat's Library Gig 64229 September 2010 at 17:50

    Would love to get a copy of the rules we have a nice size gaming club and have been trying to convert them to 15mm Sci-Fi you stuff looks great.
    John
    email: jhodson4@comcast.net

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  24. Fjodin11 October 2010 at 01:55

    I definetly want to look and playtest the rules.

    My adres is fjodin@hotmail.com

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  25. Unknown17 October 2010 at 12:34

    Hya,

    I'd love to have a go, and provide comments.

    address is - pedwards@nildram.co.uk

    Cheers

    Pete

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  26. HarlequinZero2 March 2011 at 23:42

    I'd like to give the rules try. harlequinzero ~AT~ hotmail ~DOT~ com

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  27. Unknown11 April 2011 at 07:26

    I am interested in trying out your beta rules if the offer is still open. Please contact me at denjir@hotmail.com

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  28. Tom H12 April 2011 at 14:46

    My group's looking for a skirmish game and Gruntz was recommended... I'd be interested in a beta copy if one's available, and we'll happily feed back / blog the battle reports.

    deltamonk at googlemail dot com

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  29. benjamin_starkey12 June 2011 at 06:14

    Woud love to give these rules a go! Drop me a line ASAP! Thanks!

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  30. Schrumpfkopf6 September 2011 at 18:28

    Hello,

    I'd like to give these rules a try. Thank you

    kawe.weissi-zadeh@hotmail.com

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  31. mister droid6 October 2011 at 00:15

    Hello,
    would very much like to try out the ruleset.

    robotapocalypse@yahoo.com

    thank you!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment on the blog! Robin

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