Post by AP on May 25, 2007 9:20:12 GMT -5
It was brought up during our game last night that we need to get a set of 'house rules' set up for VDP. I agree and will volunteer to be in charge of creating and maintaining this set of ‘guidelines’.
First off, I think it needs to be a separate section in VDP. There should be the ‘Download Instructions’ page (which by the way is GREAT Rex!) and then a separate page that is a ‘read me’ for clarification on rules. That way for any new players, or questions that arise during a game, this page can be referenced. Having this in writing saves any arguments over players using different rules / charts based on the updates they have for the game.
Second, this shouldn’t be an opening of the door for rules interpretation. We want to stick as closely to ‘the 7th book’ rules as we can until the next addition comes out. Remember, this is a game and the point is to enjoy ourselves, not be ‘historically accurate’ , 'realistic' etc. An interpretation or change to the rules should only even be considered if enhances the ease of game play. House rules that have developed in different DP circles should remain out of VDP until the definite 8th ed. is out. If people want to experiment around with different ideas, feel free to run an experimental game invite or the like.
Here is what I have so far, let me know what you think & what else we need-
1) All charts, tables and rules used in VDP will be straight from the 7th edition, with the exception of the single gun hit category chart which has been updated and agreed upon to be up a table as follows-
Single Gun Deck
L I S
------------------------
H H G
G G F
G F E
F E D
E D C
2) To use an updated chart/table in a game, ALL players at the table must either-
A) Be in possession of the chart/table
OR
B) Clearly understand and accept the update deviation from the 7th edition BEFORE a game starts.
3) Interpretation of 7th Edition Rules (House Rules)
A) Wing Mounted Lewis- May be fired upwards in defense at a target that approaches from any direction
B) Observer Targeting- The observer may target the same plane as the pilot as long as the target is at least 50ft above.
4) Suggesting a rules update. To do so, you must have participated in at LEAST 5 VDP games.
5) Updating a rule. Before a rule is updated for VDP, a majority of the current active VDP players must approve of it, and it must be posted in the ‘READ ME’ rules before it takes effect in VDP games.
First off, I think it needs to be a separate section in VDP. There should be the ‘Download Instructions’ page (which by the way is GREAT Rex!) and then a separate page that is a ‘read me’ for clarification on rules. That way for any new players, or questions that arise during a game, this page can be referenced. Having this in writing saves any arguments over players using different rules / charts based on the updates they have for the game.
Second, this shouldn’t be an opening of the door for rules interpretation. We want to stick as closely to ‘the 7th book’ rules as we can until the next addition comes out. Remember, this is a game and the point is to enjoy ourselves, not be ‘historically accurate’ , 'realistic' etc. An interpretation or change to the rules should only even be considered if enhances the ease of game play. House rules that have developed in different DP circles should remain out of VDP until the definite 8th ed. is out. If people want to experiment around with different ideas, feel free to run an experimental game invite or the like.
Here is what I have so far, let me know what you think & what else we need-
1) All charts, tables and rules used in VDP will be straight from the 7th edition, with the exception of the single gun hit category chart which has been updated and agreed upon to be up a table as follows-
Single Gun Deck
L I S
------------------------
H H G
G G F
G F E
F E D
E D C
2) To use an updated chart/table in a game, ALL players at the table must either-
A) Be in possession of the chart/table
OR
B) Clearly understand and accept the update deviation from the 7th edition BEFORE a game starts.
3) Interpretation of 7th Edition Rules (House Rules)
A) Wing Mounted Lewis- May be fired upwards in defense at a target that approaches from any direction
B) Observer Targeting- The observer may target the same plane as the pilot as long as the target is at least 50ft above.
4) Suggesting a rules update. To do so, you must have participated in at LEAST 5 VDP games.
5) Updating a rule. Before a rule is updated for VDP, a majority of the current active VDP players must approve of it, and it must be posted in the ‘READ ME’ rules before it takes effect in VDP games.
