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Other Naval Games => Historical Naval Games => Topic started by: Ruckdog on January 08, 2015, 10:06:22 am

Title: Modern Naval Combat Rules
Post by: Ruckdog on January 08, 2015, 10:06:22 am: I've been thinking about putting together a small collection of modern naval vessels for gaming purposes...other than Harpoon, of course, does anyone know of a good modern naval combat rules system?
Title: Re: Modern Naval Combat Rules
Post by: whenimaginationfails on September 06, 2016, 11:06:42 pm: There is Shipwreck - Rules for sale (https://www.wargamevault.com/product/188066/Shipwreck) and Discussion Group on Yahoo Groups (https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/shipwreck_game/info).
Title: Re: Modern Naval Combat Rules
Post by: Victor on April 30, 2018, 11:37:34 am: Have you tried out www.naval-war.com?
Title: Re: Modern Naval Combat Rules
Post by: Kilrain on September 10, 2020, 06:36:31 pm: Sorry for the dead post bump, but us Harpoon still the best rule set for modern naval combat?
Title: Re: Modern Naval Combat Rules
Post by: Ruckdog on September 11, 2020, 09:29:44 am: Lol no worries, though I'd prefer if you start a new thread next time. They're free! ;)

Anyway, it depends on what you mean by "best." If you are looking for a detailed, crunchy, simulation-like experience, then Harpoon is still the gold standard I think. Harpoon V just released, and you can get a free fast-play document that demos the mechanics over on Wargame Vault.

https://www.wargamevault.com/product/320161/Harpoon-V-Jumpstart

However, if you are looking for something "lighter" - that is, less detailed and "accurate," but faster and eaiser to play, then there are plenty of options. One I particularly enjoy is called Naval Command, by Rory Crabb:

https://www.wargamevault.com/product/190866/Naval-Command-Modern-Naval-Wargame-Rules
Title: Re: Modern Naval Combat Rules
Post by: Easy E on September 11, 2020, 12:34:30 pm: Yeah, Harpoon is a bit too much for me.... I am looking more Dystopian Wars and that is NOT Harpoon. :)