Re: Counter terrorism FMA was Alien terrain

G'day Bob,

 > How do you simulate surprise?

I know its not counter terrorism exactly, but with my Greys I spend an 
awful lot of time hidden, it doesn't take long before you get used to 
moving up multiple markers (true and dummy markers, like for snipers but

representing whole squad not just a sniper). We've also played a bit
with a 
system that when in cover (like woods etc) then we don't have to roll 
quality die, but the opposition can do an opportunity spotters roll
(heard 
a rustling in the bushes or something), if successful with both die then

you're placed on the table (spotlight!!!) if only one of their die is 
successful then they flip a chit of their choice... sometimes they see
you 
sometimes they don't ;)

Works pretty well and makes for people jumping at shadows.

We also start with setups where a few are on guard and the rest off
doing 
more domestic stuff, so it takes time for them to get organised and into

place anyway. The fun is seeing what short cuts they're willing to make
to 
be ready on time once the call goes out that somethings a foot - comes
from 
playing far too much gun slinger I'd say ;)

Cheers

Beth

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