OCS is not as much of a beast as everyone makes it out to be. Read through the rules once, set up a small scenario and follow the SOP and go back in the rules as you need to.
Totally agree. The hurdle is not playing it, but playing it well… dealing with supply, maximizing attacks by taking advantage of reserve units and exploit-capable units, so on. Such a great system.
Tunisia is probably my favorite in the series. Prior to the release of RE, Tunisia was the best one to get to learn the system. The valleys on the map create “funnels” that made the map easier to work than you think. DAK2 was my “grail” game. I’ll probably never get it onto the table in all its glory, it’s just cool to have on the shelf.
Cool, OCS, some serious wargaming, love it. Started collecting BCS and OCS about five years ago, decided to start with BCS. Unfortunately, I now enjoy BCS so much, I have difficulty breaking away long enough to concentrate on learning OCS, one of these days.
Wrt. the OCS logistic system, - I like to think of it as an alternative to stuff like a chit-pull mechanism to simulate that you can't just move all your units every turn (like in the old days hex-n-counter games). But instead of building a cup of chits and have it be totally random what can be activate, what determines where you have the resources to do anything is your own ability to build a logistics infrastructure and get supply through to the important areas faster than your opponent can figure out what you're up to and react.
Yes... OCS counters need to be clipped. Not because they are that bad, but the hexes are only just big enough to hold them, so anything protruding from the corners make it hard to handle in tightly packed areas. In fact... the MMP production quality is good - but these days printing technology is so advanced that they are still probably in the lower end. Counters can be printed pre-rounded. (as Hexasim has clearly showed). We shouldn't need counter-clippers anymore.
@UCr-m9VGDRVvOS2BcSwrgHig It was $25 instead of the normal $99. That was such a deep discount that I had to go for it, even though it will probably sit on my shelf for months before being played. I must be crazy taking on OCS, but I couldn't pass it up.
OCS is not that complex - rules wise. It does take some time to figure out how to make sensible moves though ... Download the 4.3 rules for both games though. Most of the 40 pages in the Korea rule book is scenario setup though... Usually the game specific rules for OCS are not that long.
Rules. Up to ten pages👍😃... Up to 20-24 pages😐😢, more than that☠️😈😭. SCS has been fun for me. 2 played n 2 to go. Good "size" for me. Tried trifocal lens eyewear...not doable. eyes bad, near sighted as heck, I have to take glasses off to read anything or watch UA-cam on my phone...read until the headache sets in...lol Oh well. 👍👍👍👍👍👍. Great vid as always. Thank you. Be safe. Bless you n your family. Back to my game table...
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OCS is not as much of a beast as everyone makes it out to be. Read through the rules once, set up a small scenario and follow the SOP and go back in the rules as you need to.
Totally agree. The hurdle is not playing it, but playing it well… dealing with supply, maximizing attacks by taking advantage of reserve units and exploit-capable units, so on. Such a great system.
having a fresh copy of Reluctant Enemies, lucky you ! Good gaming and looking forward to see your next videos on the series
Tunisia is probably my favorite in the series. Prior to the release of RE, Tunisia was the best one to get to learn the system. The valleys on the map create “funnels” that made the map easier to work than you think. DAK2 was my “grail” game. I’ll probably never get it onto the table in all its glory, it’s just cool to have on the shelf.
Cool, OCS, some serious wargaming, love it. Started collecting BCS and OCS about five years ago, decided to start with BCS. Unfortunately, I now enjoy BCS so much, I have difficulty breaking away long enough to concentrate on learning OCS, one of these days.
Wrt. the OCS logistic system, - I like to think of it as an alternative to stuff like a chit-pull mechanism to simulate that you can't just move all your units every turn (like in the old days hex-n-counter games).
But instead of building a cup of chits and have it be totally random what can be activate, what determines where you have the resources to do anything is your own ability to build a logistics infrastructure and get supply through to the important areas faster than your opponent can figure out what you're up to and react.
Yes... OCS counters need to be clipped.
Not because they are that bad, but the hexes are only just big enough to hold them, so anything protruding from the corners make it hard to handle in tightly packed areas.
In fact... the MMP production quality is good - but these days printing technology is so advanced that they are still probably in the lower end. Counters can be printed pre-rounded. (as Hexasim has clearly showed). We shouldn't need counter-clippers anymore.
I see that the 1st MarDiv has its own shade of green, and one truck - you guys are walking until you recover some of that Army equipment at Chosin!
I got Korea in the sale so I'm happy to see this video pop up.
@UCr-m9VGDRVvOS2BcSwrgHig It was $25 instead of the normal $99. That was such a deep discount that I had to go for it, even though it will probably sit on my shelf for months before being played. I must be crazy taking on OCS, but I couldn't pass it up.
There's some awesome deals there atm. Shipping is always a bear these days. Thanks for the recce.
The Frozen Chosin! #getsome #rolldice ! nice one
3:13 Missing a Die?
No it was in there
OCS is not that complex - rules wise.
It does take some time to figure out how to make sensible moves though ...
Download the 4.3 rules for both games though.
Most of the 40 pages in the Korea rule book is scenario setup though... Usually the game specific rules for OCS are not that long.
Rules. Up to ten pages👍😃...
Up to 20-24 pages😐😢, more than that☠️😈😭.
SCS has been fun for me. 2 played n 2 to go. Good "size" for me.
Tried trifocal lens eyewear...not doable. eyes bad, near sighted as heck, I have to take glasses off to read anything or watch UA-cam on my phone...read until the headache sets in...lol
Oh well. 👍👍👍👍👍👍. Great vid as always. Thank you.
Be safe. Bless you n your family.
Back to my game table...