Tactics

I thought it was pretty simple. A distracted force with a brutal and possibly insane leader is holding an old mill. They have a machinegun nest and the guards frequently wander around the site.

Our players have a wooded and elevated overwatch position only a few hundred yards away. They also clearly have surprise on their side. The Sniper can get into position and wait until sunrise. As soon as he can see the enemy machine-gunner he can take him out. Then then the players can use their machinegun and half of the soldiers to lay down a base fire. Meanwhile a small group can hit the back door to the Mill when they hear the shots and toss in a few grenades. Game over.

Simple tactics.

I forgot two things though.

My players don’t really know small unit tactics.

And roleplaying games aren’t real life.

Today we are going to talk tactics. Why they can be so difficult in gaming and how to help your players out when they have no idea what they should be doing.

Christina, what kind of personal background do you have with tactics?

Kick to Christina

Mike, what about you?

Kick to Mike.