Very good explanation of the new configuration. I had feared the rules for army composition would be overly convoluted like the Detachment rules for 7th Ed WH40K. These new rules look like they can create an army that are both still strong, and can be themed. I also worried that making my current army compatible I'd have to purchase a number of heavy weapons like mortars and MMG's, plus new office models. But that last section is fairly well explained in the video. Instead of buying new models I will just designate some of the more leader-posed miniatures as platoon commanders... Promotions abound....
Greetings! Phil, you have a great program! This particular tutorial video for V3 Bolt Action is fantastic, and very helpful! Your diction and cadence are really excellent for listening to you actually explain the process and follow along. Oh, and sir! Your SOUNDTRACK???? Glen Miller, Hello? Just outstanding! Keep that soundtrack, sir! Damn fine music! I have a German Wehrmacht army, a US Marine army, Imperial Japanese army, and a Soviet Red Army. I am chewing on jumping in with building a weird British Commonwealth Army, say, composed of some hard British troops, some Ghurkas, and especially featuring some Indian SIKH troops, with the beards and turbans. Maybe a few Australians or Chinese units to add to it. I'm thinking of making it some kind of thrown-together force used in the dark years of fighting against the Japanese at the gates of India and Burma. Any thoughts or recommendations on such a project? Of course, I am also looking forward to building a US Army in Europe force. Some US Rangers, naturally, for D-Day fighting at Normandy and later. I'm also definitely looking to put together an armoured, mechanized force favoured by General George Patton's US Third Army. Keep up the good work, Phil! Semper Fidelis, SHARK
For 1250 points please chose a US Army 1944 armored infantry platoon with its half-tracks with 2xM2HB, 3xM1919A4 MMG, and one with two side mount MMG (the MMG squad track which is one of the two with the M2HB HMG). There should be five bazooka teams as each half-track carries one. BAR weren't authorized but American troops tended to 'find' them.
This is exactly what I've been looking for 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Glad it's useful for you!
Great explanation. I have kinda been building my armies like this anyway, since I like to go with historical armies.
Glad you enjoyed it! Being able to tailor lists more easily to particular engagements is definitely a benefit of v3 in my view.
Phil
I received my v3 book today and am enjoying reading it. Good quality book, and it looks like it will create interesting games.
Great vid,and fills me with even more enthusiasm for v3 and what armies to build !
Glad you enjoyed it and have fun building your lists!
Haven't got my starter box yet but this was a very clear, and concise overview. Thank you
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, the standard has been set for V3 tutorial videos!
Thanks! Very helpful [Noticed extra man for brit reg forward observer is 11pts so you're list is an even 1250]
Thanks for catching that, good spot!
Very good explanation of the new configuration.
I had feared the rules for army composition would be overly convoluted like the Detachment rules for 7th Ed WH40K. These new rules look like they can create an army that are both still strong, and can be themed.
I also worried that making my current army compatible I'd have to purchase a number of heavy weapons like mortars and MMG's, plus new office models. But that last section is fairly well explained in the video. Instead of buying new models I will just designate some of the more leader-posed miniatures as platoon commanders... Promotions abound....
Greetings!
Phil, you have a great program! This particular tutorial video for V3 Bolt Action is fantastic, and very helpful! Your diction and cadence are really excellent for listening to you actually explain the process and follow along. Oh, and sir! Your SOUNDTRACK???? Glen Miller, Hello? Just outstanding! Keep that soundtrack, sir! Damn fine music!
I have a German Wehrmacht army, a US Marine army, Imperial Japanese army, and a Soviet Red Army. I am chewing on jumping in with building a weird British Commonwealth Army, say, composed of some hard British troops, some Ghurkas, and especially featuring some Indian SIKH troops, with the beards and turbans. Maybe a few Australians or Chinese units to add to it. I'm thinking of making it some kind of thrown-together force used in the dark years of fighting against the Japanese at the gates of India and Burma. Any thoughts or recommendations on such a project?
Of course, I am also looking forward to building a US Army in Europe force. Some US Rangers, naturally, for D-Day fighting at Normandy and later. I'm also definitely looking to put together an armoured, mechanized force favoured by General George Patton's US Third Army.
Keep up the good work, Phil!
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! If you drop us a message on Facebook I can give you some suggestions of what to look at for Burma.
Phil
For 1250 points please chose a US Army 1944 armored infantry platoon with its half-tracks with 2xM2HB, 3xM1919A4 MMG, and one with two side mount MMG (the MMG squad track which is one of the two with the M2HB HMG). There should be five bazooka teams as each half-track carries one. BAR weren't authorized but American troops tended to 'find' them.
and one 60mm light mortar in the mortar squad.
Historical is the only way to go. It’s my biggest gripe with BA is the lack of enforcement of historical periods, equipment and platoon structure
Can the US have 5 x 3 = 15 MMGs and the Soviets 3 x 3 = 9 Anti-tank Rifles??
Yes, the Extra Selection rule still applies, same with the Japanese AT team
@@TabletopTommies Okay.... seems surreal...
@@vincnetjones3037 seems like a hoot of fun.