Modern Naval Board Game

[raymond6751]

closetheatlantic.ca

Game in development.

[raymond6751]

Folks, today is the day the new game goes on sale at wargame vault.

Modern naval board game depicting a new Battle of the Atlantic.

NATO vs Russia !

This is a rule book containing print at home map and counters. A full sized map and die cut counters are available from Camelot Games.

Worth a look.

Boardgamegeek page:

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

[raymond6751]

This is a game of modern naval combat; the focus is mainly on convoy operations. Additional scenarios introduce rules for battle in the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean. Ground battle is abstracted, although air and missile strikes against the front lines are introduced in the third scenario.

The three scenarios can be combined to depict a full WW3 war all across Europe.

The time-frame of the game is NOW, 21st Century, beginning in April to September, as decided by a D6 die roll. October brings increased chances of hurricanes which will seriously hamper operations. Turns are weekly, beginning with the first week of the month decided by the die roll.

The game abstracts the technical details for various equipment types. Counters represent 1 unit (like a submarine) or many (up to 100 aircraft) or a group of ships. Numeric counters are provided to slip under counters to indicate the count during engagements. For instance, a count of missiles fired.

Convoy and naval unit counters have a set number of ship types per counter, based on the mission(s) each can perform. For instance, a Frigate Group contains 4 Frigates and up to 4 helicopters. These units can hunt submarines, fire air-to-air missiles, or fire surface-to-surface anti-ship missiles.

[raymond6751]

Objectives:

NATO must escort convoys to European ports to supply and move the front lines Eastward while avoiding Nuclear War.

Russia must destroy the convoys and NATO warships to move the front lines Westward.

! Front lines are represented by location counters indicating the current position of each of three lines, North, Central, and South. These counters are numbered, and are placed on the included European mini-map. When a FEBA (Forward Edge of Battle Area) is to move, the front counter is either flipped or replaced with the next location. These counters are two-sided and color coded for the front line they indicate.

NATO needs to push the lines Eastward to and into Russia. The Russians need to push the lines Westward to the Atlantic coast. When convoys unload in a European port, NATO earns Supply and Fuel Points. Spending points moves a FEBA Eastward. Each turn that this doesn't happen, a FEBA moves Westward.

Game Concepts:

Counters can represent multiple ships or aircraft.
Movement is by area with no specific location within sea zones.
Movement is optional.
Detection is required for combat to take place.
Unit counters can engage in just one offensive action per turn.
Turns are segmented into phases.

2.0 Game Phases:

- Weather: roll for storm locations
- Satellite Intel: destruction attempts, movement, intel scans
- Operations: Movement and Combat
- Amphibious Assault: Landings attempted and resolved
- Convoys Arrival: Unload supplies & fuel
- Supply Records: Record earned Supply & Fuel Points
- NATO spends earned or accumulated points.
- Air Missions Return Phase: Landing of all air units

Need more info?

https://www.wargamevault.com/product...orld-War-Three

[raymond6751]

So, here's a discount offer for Subsim members.


That's $5 off the price for the game, from June 25 until June 30th, 24

https://www.wargamevault.com/browse....unt=964a847652

I've been a member here for years, had lots of SH3-4-5 fun, so members, take a look at my game and consider getting it.

It's a real thing, not digital!

[raymond6751]

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All set for game start...

[mapuc]

I just have to ask-Why posting the same in three different places here in our forum ?

Sorry for this inconvenient question

Markus

[raymond6751]

To respond to your question, which perhaps should have been a PM.

The intent was not to spam, but to reach. The key point is that Subsim is not just one forum. It is a bunch of specific forums. I tried to place my information in forums with a title that fit my topic.

In truth, there isn't, that I could find, a way to see posts that I made previously. When I came back in, I couldn't find my previous entries - so entered the information where I thought it should be.

I have been a member here since SH3 and respect Onkle Neal, Jimbuna, and all members. That is why I offered free copies of my novel back in 2008, and a discount on this new game.

So, sorry if I offended you personally.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by raymond6751

To respond to your question, which perhaps should have been a PM.

The intent was not to spam, but to reach. The key point is that Subsim is not just one forum. It is a bunch of specific forums. I tried to place my information in forums with a title that fit my topic.

In truth, there isn't, that I could find, a way to see posts that I made previously. When I came back in, I couldn't find my previous entries - so entered the information where I thought it should be.

I have been a member here since SH3 and respect Onkle Neal, Jimbuna, and all members. That is why I offered free copies of my novel back in 2008, and a discount on this new game.

So, sorry if I offended you personally.

You did not offend me at all. I was just wondering and now I know why, thanks for the explanation

Edit
I found the game interesting so I clicked on the link you provided-Sadly none of the options gives you a physical game. like the one I posted a picture of.
End edit



Markus

[raymond6751]

Actually, you can get the game in real pieces.

The rules book has the map and counters in it for home printing. This is an option.

The map and counters are available separately from Camelot Games. Here's the link:

https://www.camelotgamestore.com/sea...alse&sid=false

An option for people who can afford it.

Thanks for pointing out the missing information.

[Torvald Von Mansee]

I TRIED to buy it on Wargame Vault, but WV won't let me for some reason. I used PayPal, but the PayPal payment window doesn't come up.

I could always send you directly via PP if you want to give me an address..

EDIT: I didn't confirm my email address. I wonder if that matters? The email soliciting a confirmation has not gone through.

[raymond6751]

Torvald

Sorry the attempt failed, for whatever reason. I tested it and Paypal failed for me too. Reported to Wargame Vault support.

I'll be glad to send you the rule book using Paypal. The email to use there is
ray6751@gmail.com

Be sure I have your email in the Paypal transaction. I will then send you the link to the rule book.

Your cost, after the Subsim discount, will be $20.00 US

There are two optional rule files in the files section of the game page at boardgamegeek.com

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

Thanks for letting me know.
Mike

[raymond6751]

Hi folks

The 5% discount for Subsim members is going to be available until July 6th due to a technical glitch between wargamevault and Paypal. It isn't fixed yet, and might have to wait until Monday. Use this link:

https://www.wargamevault.com/browse....unt=9494a79ee3

This is a new link as the previous one ends June 30th.

raymond6751

[raymond6751]

July 1, 24

The system problem with Subsim is now repaired.

This because someone reported they couldn't purchase my game this past week.

All seems in order once again. Thanks for advising me of the issue.


Here's a link to my Blog on BGG:
https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/13375...orld-war-three

[raymond6751]

The boxed version of the game is now available:

https://www.bluepantherllc.com/produ...e-the-atlantic

The previous discount referred to was for the Print and Play version. No discount for the physical game. Sorry guys.