![]() ![]() This gives an advantage to better trained troops, however still leaves the door open for less trained troops to get the jump or set conditions through turn to ‘steal’ the initiative next initiative phase. Initiative is determined by a d6 roll + the highest available command stat + suppression modifies. Spectre Operations is a turn-based tactical game where opposing forces will fight for several turns, which are broken down into four phases:ġ) Initiative Phase: This determines the order that forces will act in each remaining phase. Starting on page 10 is a step by step example of game play that clearly describes how a turn is played. Words can be misinterpreted but well laid out diagrams provide the reader a shared understanding of rules interactions. One feature of this rulebook that stands out were the very detailed and clear in game diagrams. Additionally, this rule set provides an extremal developed scenario creation and campaign section which allows the gamer to create the game or action they want to play, in the setting they want to play it in, while providing game balance without a contentions points system. Spectre Operations breaks down the myriad of options into 5 tiers of combatants with associated norms for equipment load out. Most modern rulesets get bogged down with the endless options of equipment, soldier skill levels and a rigid points system. Judging by the lay out and flow of the rules, the author is clearly a student of the 5th principle of patrolling, common sense. Spectre Operations can be played with both symmetrical and asymmetrical missions. Thanks to the narrative nature of the rules, games of Spectre Operations can range from squad based actions 4-6 miniatures a side on a 2’ x 2’ table to platoon actions with 30+ combatants on a 6’ x 4’ or greater table. Spectre Operations is a narrative based modern to ultra-modern combat game written by Matt Adams. If you are looking for a narrative based, highly adaptive ruleset with compelling and concise game play, Spectre Operations is for you! Spectre Operations is a tactical level ‘sandbox’ ruleset giving gamers all the mechanics necessary to create any type of modern to ultra-modern (Vietnam to today) combat operation they want to game. ![]()
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