Slitherine

I noted that quite a few have managed to get in some games and wondered what sorts of points games people are playing to get their heads around the rules?

I noted that one brave bunch went with the historical list presented in the rules!

What does a say 400point game feel like as opposed to doing say a traditional 800point game?

The game we played was the fast play rules, armies with a few different troops types to get you used to the game. I must say i enjoyed it even if we did'nt get all the rules right but the only way to learn as they say....

I think 400-ish points is plenty to start seeing mechanics.

We had 5 people jump into our first game at 800. It allowed us to get a variety of interactions. But lots of rule looking up.

I think after each player has done 1 small size you can jump up pretty easily to 800.

The part that I am "feeling" is the game is very smooth once you grok the mechanics. Now I am long way of understanding the subtle points. But I can see the shadows of a neat game becoming clearer.

I second the appeal for more feedback from those who've played a game or two.

I'm planning on setting up the Introductory Scenario from the Quick Play Rules tomorrow. Will check through the postings here first before I start playing it though as I'm sure I read there's a few typos?

Hi All,
Dave53 & I are going to give the quick start rules a run out again this Sunday before we move on to more points.

We started at 800pts and have upped it to 1000pts for tonight's fight.


Jimi

Played what turned out to be a 700pt or so game without terrain (Russian Steppes!) With Hazelbark on Sunday so we could test the rules & see the interactions. Liked them and feel reasonably confident of playing a quicker game next time as we know how many dice for each event are needed etc.

I would think 800 would be an enjoyable 3 hr or so game, although I would prefer 900 or even 1000 for any tournament play.

I'm playing today with another "veteran" player.
Danny Weitz