And then applying them all to arrive at a percentage probability These percentages then are apparently rounded to the nearest 5% increment and then diced for with the sum of 2d6 compared to a table in the appendix. The book itself can not stand alone as a published war game because the rules are exceptionally incomplete The majority of the book consists of lengthy tables of weapons and systems with various data points noted These range from individual small arms to ard units Sources are given for the data listed An experienced war gamer could implement the system but it would take many assumptions and house rule additions. In conclusion.

I ve read elsewhere that some consider this book to be the first radical departure from traditional war games into role playing games this assertion formed my determination to read the book I did not find this to be the case at all however The book opens with an introductory small unit infantry scenario that reads somewhat like a traditional RPG encounter but given the rules as listed in the book it is hard to determine how the scenario actually was generated using them. The book does contemplate the reduction of military miniature figures to a 1 1 scale for infantry which certainly was different from the time However that s about as close as it gets to an RPG The time scale of 2 second turns would seem to lead to quite complicated and lengthy gaming sessions for even the simplest scenario The hits mechanism is quite complex and consists of enumerating a lengthy list of multipliers mostly subjective the book adequately is represented by its sub title a statistical analysis of the period 1939 1945 Nevertheless an enjoyable read Paperback

Modern War in Miniature By Michael F. Korns

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The Modern War in Miniature A Statistical Analysis of the Period 1939 to 1945 A system of miniature war game Modern War in Miniature.