PATROL - A Vietnam RPG

Doing some research into Palladium's Recon game, I came across another Nam based RPG on Drive Thru RPG called Patrol. There's an interesting review/overview of the game here. Not really the biggest fan of their proposed dice mechanics, but there's some ideas that could definitely be stolen borrowed for other games.

Also, don't forget Space Nam. WTF?!

Are those games you play with miniatures?

Tom

Tom, Patrol is a role playing game. And I'm not sure what the hell Space Nam is, but it says "GURPS" in the title, so it's probably RPG related too.

I believe there was another Nam RPG called "Carry", which focuses on the emotional side of being a grunt. Heard it was interesting, but not the sort of roleplay game I am into.

Yes, I heard about "Carry" as well. Doesn't sound like my cup of tea either.

Darby wrote:...which focuses on the emotional side of being a grunt.

I wonder how you accurately portray long stretches of tedium or boredom in which you wish for a little action, then suddenly going to stretches of adrenaline overload in which you wish for a little boredom?

DM: Everyone make a soldering role.
Players: Mumbled off numbers.
DM: So Pvt Williams. Thanks to your roll you did something that pissed off the 1st Sergeant today. Top made an unpleasant comment to your platoon sergeant. He swung by the tent to deliver the news personally, "Williams, you're on KP for next 3 days. Report to the mess at 0500. See if you can unass yourself before you get back."

BravoSix wrote:Also, don't forget Space Nam. WTF?!

Yes OTB...... ALL those faces.

FlynSquirrel wrote:DM: Everyone make a soldering role.
Players: Mumbled off numbers.
DM: So Pvt Williams. Thanks to your roll you did something that pissed off the 1st Sergeant today. Top made an unpleasant comment to your platoon sergeant. He swung by the tent to deliver the news personally, "Williams, you're on KP for next 3 days. Report to the mess at 0500. See if you can unass yourself before you get back."

Oooohh...... remind me to never play RPGs with you Rod.

Space Nam. Now that's a range of figures!!!!

Now Paul....... don't start.....

Got a PDF copy of this. It's quite good!

What "dice mechanics" are involved?

Multiple D6's. I believe a "pool mechanic".