Re: [GZG] New props for the zombie games?

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saw the internet/home brew rules and was struck the same way.

For several years, I have seen a Rollerball game at Historicon. I rarely
see it in the PEL, so I have yet to play it. But I have seen the set up
and it is insanely drool generating if you are even remotely a fan. A
custom built rollerball stadium, heavily converted figures decently
painted (~40mm(?)). Often there is a little sign posted next to it
saying "commercial product is in development, rules and figures not
available - don't ask!". A state that has remained unchanged for the,
minimum, 3 years I have spotted it - probably more like 4.

I imagine you would have to layout out the track with offset squares for
movement and just use FMA for combat type mechanics. I would think
converting all the figures would be more daunting than the rule
creation. Hmmm, another thing to roll around in the back of my head and
distract me from work.....

Martin

----- Original Message -----
From: John Lerchey 
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 4:02 pm
Subject: Re: [GZG] New props for the zombie games?
To: gzg-l@vermouth.csua.berkeley.edu

> I downloaded a set of home-brewed rollerball rules from the net 
> a year or so
> ago, but didn't like them that much. i'd definitely do FMA or 
> something.Still, it's a good someday-i'll-get-to-it project. :)
> 
> J
> 
> 
> On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM, Doug Evans 
> wrote:
> > Not to worry; I was mostly poking fun. I know TBA when I see 
> it... ;->=
> >
> > Still, your mentioning of bikes triggered a memory. I'm SURE 
> someone gave
> > it a go, though not necessarily FMA-style.
> >
> > Prolly one of the Belgique guys. They be crazy. (Meant as the 
> sincerest> compliment!)
> >
> > The_Beast
> >
> > John Lerchey on 02/04/2009 01:05:46 PM:
> >
> > >
> > > No where. I need to find appropriate minis to convert into two
> > > teams, with bikes. :) Toying with using the generic "parts" from
> > > Impact Miniatures, but just haven't gotten up enough
> > planning/motivation. :)
> > >
> > > I do have a copy of the original Rollerball on DVD, which I
> > > periodically pull out for inspiration...
> > >
> > > J
> >
> > > On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Doug Evans 
> wrote:
> > > Oh? And, how far did you get with the Rollerball conversion? 
> ;->=
> > >
> > > The_Beast
> > >
> > > John Lerchey wrote on 02/04/2009 10:28:05 AM:
> > >
> > > > I've thought a couple of times of doing a BB -> FMA 
> conversion, but
> > > > in the end decided that BB is quirky and fun enough on 
> it's own to
> > > > not warrant doing it. I somehow feel that FMA'd BB would 
> be a
> > > > slightly more serious game, and would lose flavor. 
> > > >
> > > > FMA Rollerball OTOH... :)
> > > >
> > > > J
> >
> >
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