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

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like converting minis. :)  Just have to find the right base models, and
determine some things like how many players on a team, etc.  Mostly you
have
"guys", "catchers" and bikers from what I recall.  And by that, I mean
from
a visual standpoint.  all guys wear the same uniform/armor, but the
catchers
have a scoop glove and bikers have bikes.  I'd update the skates to
in-line,
which would be trivial to model.

I agree with the offset "squares" in concentric rings, and I'm already
thinking about things like max and min speeds, adjustments or climbing
or
diving on the ramp, slowing after a bike drop, not being able to move
non-frontally (front three facings on squares) unless you're going slow
enough without having to make some kind of agility roll... yeah, my
brain is
highly distracted. :)

But it would be a lot of fun if done right.

and it's WAY to close to the ECC for me to even thing about trying to
pull
anything off for this year!

J

On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 4:33 PM, <mxconnell@optonline.net> wrote:

> I 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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