New Traveller Game: "Planetfall"

[Maksim-Smelchak]

Hi Everyone,

I'm working on developing a new Traveller miniatures game called "Planetfall," which will be featuring a game module for The Fifth Frontier War. The game is miniatures-based and features tactical and grand tactical combat in a simply, easy-to-learn format.

If you are interested in becoming a playtester or simply keeping an eye on the project as it develops, please check out this support group for the game:

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Planetfall-TGUSFMWE/

I have already spoken with Marc Miller of Far Future Enterprises and have a working license / agreement with Marc and Far Future Enterprises.

I welcome any interest and am happy to answer any questions that anyone might have.

Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.

 

[Spinward Scout]

Is this going to go along with T20 like the D&D miniatures game does?

 

[Maksim-Smelchak]

Hi Sir Dameon Toth,

I had no plans for that, but I would be happy to integrate the game with T20 if those folks are interested.

*** Do you know how to get ahold of the T20 folks? ***

Right now, one of the key goals is to provide a good tactical miniatures game for Traveller and detail Traveller military operations.

The Zhodani, for instance, have very little hard information available about their lift armor or troops. Most of what is known is sketchy at best.

Many of the other Traveller aliens also have very sketchy views of their militaries. I hope that the "Planetfall" project can add some more colour to the Traveller universe and be a good fun game, to boot!

I'll be running another playtest game tonight (15 November 2005) simulating a small unit skirmish (about 100 units) tonight in a Fifth Frontier War scenario.

A tattered Imperial force (Army and Marines) will defend against a marauding Zhodani force composed of Zho Regular Army, Consular Guard and Commandos. the Imperials are in a "last stand" situation trying to protect the Regina spaceport so that Imperial nobility can escape. Rumors have it that among the hopeful escapees is a certain Duke Norris...

Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.

 

[JeffreyAllanBeeler]

The best sources for the Zhodani military I know of are: GURPS Traveller Alien Races 1, 101 Vehicles edited by Gary L. Thomas ©1988 Digest Group Publications, 48pp. Item No. 871 Supplement though not considered canon by some, and I think New Era's Striker II and Regency COmbat Vehicel Guide.

 

[Maksim-Smelchak]

Originally posted by GrognardJeff:
The best sources for the Zhodani military I know of are:
- GURPS Traveller Alien Races 1,
- 101 Vehicles edited by Gary L. Thomas ©1988 Digest Group Publications, 48pp. Item No. 871 Supplement though not considered canon by some, and I think:
- New Era's Striker II and
- Regency Combat Vehicle Guide.

Hi Jeff,

I have or am re-acquiring:
- GURPS Traveller Alien Races 1
- New Era's Striker II
- New Era's Regency Combat Vehicle Guide

Where can I get ahold of this book:

- 101 Vehicles edited by Gary L. Thomas ©1988 Digest Group Publications, 48pp. Item No. 871 Supplement

Thank you very much for your help!

Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.

 

[JeffreyAllanBeeler]

Where can I get ahold of this book:

- 101 Vehicles edited by Gary L. Thomas ©1988 Digest Group Publications, 48pp. Item No. 871 Supplement

Its out of print so EBay or a similar source like Crazy Egor or Titan Games.

 

[JeffreyAllanBeeler]

Where can I get ahold of this book:

- 101 Vehicles edited by Gary L. Thomas ©1988 Digest Group Publications, 48pp. Item No. 871 Supplement

Interesting because it has pictures and some philosophy about the designs too.

 

[Maksim-Smelchak]

Hi Jeff,

Thanks!

I'll look it up!

Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.

 

[daltoncalford]

Originally posted by Maksim-Smelchak:
Hi Jeff,

Thanks!

I'll look it up!

Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.

I have a local friend who may have this, I will discuss it with him when we meet on friday.

best regards

Dalton

 

[Maksim-Smelchak]

Hi Guys,

I found a copy of:

- 101 Vehicles edited by Gary L. Thomas ©1988 Digest Group Publications, 48pp. Item No. 871 Supplement

Thanks for all of the help!

Shalom,
Maksim-Smelchak.