tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post2585888651121481294..comments2024-03-24T07:20:37.190+00:00Comments on da Gobbo's Grotto - Wargaming blog: ATZ - the Board Game part 1Da Gobbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-5540959162386828052016-09-22T07:57:49.754+01:002016-09-22T07:57:49.754+01:00Hope that it doesn't disappoint then SteveHope that it doesn't disappoint then SteveDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-48628433101236550412016-09-21T09:34:14.629+01:002016-09-21T09:34:14.629+01:00OOOOoooo!!!!! This promises to be good.... and tol...OOOOoooo!!!!! This promises to be good.... and told with a narrative too; this couldn`t get any better. Waiting excitedly to see where this goes :-))))Stephen Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704275344468801259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-70651044224512351922016-09-20T18:40:12.022+01:002016-09-20T18:40:12.022+01:00yeah, surprisingly, once a game starts, you root f...yeah, surprisingly, once a game starts, you root for them, care for them, and worry about them just as much as though they were minis: all thoughts that they are not, goes out the window as your heart races and your hands tremble, hoping your little guys will be okay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-90060383872224419992016-09-20T17:33:00.515+01:002016-09-20T17:33:00.515+01:00I could see that but that means an investment of c...I could see that but that means an investment of cash into minis so I'll stick with the board tokens ;-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-69776578761713437262016-09-20T17:31:52.420+01:002016-09-20T17:31:52.420+01:00That's cool Joe, the big advantage has to be t...That's cool Joe, the big advantage has to be the small amount of space required I think. It can be left out for consecutive nights because of this.Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-18976467166442040222016-09-20T16:54:40.588+01:002016-09-20T16:54:40.588+01:00,,,,, 15mm I meant,,,,, 15mm I meantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-56177777589350545962016-09-20T16:54:07.856+01:002016-09-20T16:54:07.856+01:00game works really really well when you replace the...game works really really well when you replace the tokens with 15mm miniatures ( Rebel Minis make some r-e-a-l-l-y cool 10mm zombies ideal for this, and fit nicely on the spaces... http://www.rebelminis.com/15mm-zombies-and-unde.html )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-25438095128240917432016-09-20T16:48:54.489+01:002016-09-20T16:48:54.489+01:00same game........ just simplified.same game........ just simplified.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-82091413226280854432016-09-20T16:47:23.717+01:002016-09-20T16:47:23.717+01:00you now Andy, there is seriously something to be s...you now Andy, there is seriously something to be said for `sicking with our first love.` Many sets of rules will try (and probably succeed, at some stage) to seduce you away, but no set will ever replace the `connection` you will feel for that first love. Me, I`d stick with the game you love and know. That's my hobby aim in life: identify, then stick with those few treasured and precious rules sets ever more. Like Dick does with his zombicide, it all makes good sense really. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-82920470349322189112016-09-20T10:22:36.437+01:002016-09-20T10:22:36.437+01:00Other than all the obvious advantages of a board g...Other than all the obvious advantages of a board game I can't see this adding enough to make me want to buy it. I'll be sticking to my version of all the best bits from ATZ the minis game.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-2929753023170791172016-09-19T21:41:48.768+01:002016-09-19T21:41:48.768+01:00Hope the batrep doesn't disappoint then sir :-...Hope the batrep doesn't disappoint then sir :-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-45060109778119685732016-09-19T21:41:15.078+01:002016-09-19T21:41:15.078+01:00Thanks HW, it was a fun game. Hope you enjoy the b...Thanks HW, it was a fun game. Hope you enjoy the batrepDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-86781407170040459222016-09-19T21:40:21.832+01:002016-09-19T21:40:21.832+01:00Yes ATZ FFO is certainly more detailed C6 but the ...Yes ATZ FFO is certainly more detailed C6 but the board game was fun, I look forward to playing at my leisure to get more out of it.Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-18476380679838807222016-09-19T21:38:20.949+01:002016-09-19T21:38:20.949+01:00ATZ was the first zed apoc game that I gave me wha...ATZ was the first zed apoc game that I gave me what I needed from the genre so have an affection for itDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-41367726376707066012016-09-19T18:53:16.209+01:002016-09-19T18:53:16.209+01:00I hope it doesn't disappoint Clint ;-)I hope it doesn't disappoint Clint ;-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-9248620146326188062016-09-19T18:52:23.166+01:002016-09-19T18:52:23.166+01:00Definitely a healthy thing TDefinitely a healthy thing TDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-55108544768169741992016-09-19T18:51:14.816+01:002016-09-19T18:51:14.816+01:00Exactly mate exactlyExactly mate exactlyDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-50119109228398820532016-09-19T16:50:40.443+01:002016-09-19T16:50:40.443+01:00Hooked already, I can this going on the Christmas ...Hooked already, I can this going on the Christmas list! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-45925807344608379252016-09-19T16:48:52.514+01:002016-09-19T16:48:52.514+01:00Looks interesting!Looks interesting!Hobbyworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987860227123782381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-63547813261825972272016-09-19T16:38:34.523+01:002016-09-19T16:38:34.523+01:00I'm planning to stick with the ATZ miniatures ...I'm planning to stick with the ATZ miniatures rules, but I'd be very interested to find out in what ways this differs. Quite a bit, I imagine? Anyway, looking forward to the batrep...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-11812279875020010362016-09-19T14:55:46.830+01:002016-09-19T14:55:46.830+01:00Interesting, though I don't plan on adding to ...Interesting, though I don't plan on adding to my rules list any time soon (Zombicide covers all the zombies games I ever want to play, and I'm too blooming old to learn another rule set!). I will still be interested in you opinion of these rules. Ed dose some cracking rule sets.<br /><br />Cheers Roger.Dick Garrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653744597413710281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-66798401245327176152016-09-19T14:42:03.015+01:002016-09-19T14:42:03.015+01:00Licking my lips in anticipation.Licking my lips in anticipation.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-50139865118544531802016-09-19T14:11:52.612+01:002016-09-19T14:11:52.612+01:00played solo, this game really shines at its best.....played solo, this game really shines at its best.. especially if you like to take your time and enjoy the immersive-ness of it all. Playing with the kids is always nice, but yes hehe, they do tend to get a touch impatient for THINGS TO HAPPEN all the time (are we there yet, are we there yet etc lol).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-24324749343653913022016-09-19T13:30:20.740+01:002016-09-19T13:30:20.740+01:00absolutely Andy, I`ve played a few games with him ...absolutely Andy, I`ve played a few games with him in the past, he`s a nice guy and always promotes an attitude of "if its not there in the rules, make it up," and "if you don't like a rule, change it." Which is a healthy thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-86556709471939986182016-09-19T12:56:41.361+01:002016-09-19T12:56:41.361+01:00I don't know about reader intelligence T but I...I don't know about reader intelligence T but I will be adapting the game a little to best suit what I want. Ed Texiera is always saying that he encourages this when using his games anyway so....Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.com