The first player shoots with any or all of his models, followed by the second player. The first player moves any or all of his models, followed by the second player. The player that had the drop last turn will always lose a tie. Both players roll a die (or optionally cut cards) to determine who has the initiative this turn and becomes the first player. It is not mandatory, however, to base your figures in this manner. The rules assume that figures on foot are on 25mm round bases, while mounted figures are on 40mm round bases. Game Length: A typical game between two players should be easily playable in 2-3 hours.
Table Size: a 4’ x 4’ area is plenty for most games.Recommended Figure Size: 25-28mm – though other figure sizes should work fine.Figure/Base Ratio: 1 figure = 1 man/woman.Game models should be individually based, and represent one gunfighter. However, a typical starting posse will probably consist of between 5 and 8 members. Because of this, gang size can vary right from the start. You can hire fewer men, and give them more and better equipment, or hire more men, and give them just the basics to start. Players receive $200 to recruit and outfit a starting posse.
A roster sheet is necessary to record individual stats, skills, equipment, money and other factors for each member of the posse. These gangs can be used in one-off battles, or by using the campaign rules, those who survive can slowly gain wealth and skills. It is designed to allow players to form up one of three types of posses, made up of heroes and henchmen, and engage them in tabletop battles. Legends of the Old West is a skirmish level rule set. All but the last item is available as a free, separate download. The last few pages include templates, counters, roster sheets and quick reference sheets. It runs 136 pages long, including 54 pages of basic rules, 12 pages of campaign rules, 17 pages detailing 8 scenarios, 22 pages of historical legends and other generic guns for hire, and sections covering preparing and painting miniatures, building scenery, and even a bit of old west history. Legends of the Old West is a beautifully illustrated, full-color, perfect-bound 7 ¾” x 10 ¾” book. is the official Yahoo Group, where you can share house rules, scenarios, painting tips, and photos of miniatures with hundreds of other like-minded gamers.
You can also find the rules for a few new and official hired hands and an article on campaign gaming.
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