What play-aids are a "must have" when you play a scenario and why?

[62nd Army]

Gentlemen

Just wanted to get an idea of what players consider must have play-aids and why so.

For me it is the Rat charts and a homemade scenario turn/HIP sheet, just keeps things organized and moving.

I will use on occasion some terrain or special rules cheat sheet, but less is more on play-aids for me at this point.

Thanks
Joe

 

[Robin Reeve]

QRDC, Terrain chart, Concealment gain/loss chart, OVR and OBA flowcharts.
QRDC could be epurated from some useless tables.

 

[von Marwitz]

Ole Boe's IIFT(M)QRDC v3.6 (= Incremental IFT (Mini) Quick Reference Data Card).

Best one page (front and backside) play aid out there, which of course is also useful for the non-IIFT bunch.

http://www.gamesquad.com/forums/index.php?resources/iift-m-qrdc-v3-6-by-ole-boe.10/

Holds most of what you need on a single page (front & backside):

• IFT/IIFT
• Close Combat Table
• Ambush
• Leader Creation
• Heat of Battle
• To Hit Table
• Firer- & Target-Based TH DRM
• AP TK Table
• APCR/APDS TK Table
• HEAT TK Table
• HE & Flame TK Table
• AFV Destruction Table

von Marwitz

 

[Richard Weiley]

A table.

 

[Roy]

The MF/PP cross reference chart in the 96 annual. I've made copies of that thing so many times I lost count.

 

[jrv]

I am told dice are necessary. I don't see why because I can generate random numbers in my head, but apparently that's not good enough.

JR

 

[Robin Reeve]

I am told dice are necessary. I don't see why because I can generate random numbers in my head, but apparently that's not good enough.

JR

[Pavlovian reflex ON] If your opponent doesn't trust you at that level, you should concede him victory and never play against him again. [/Pavlovian reflex OFF]

 

[bendizoid]

All I need the green one that tells me when the terrain is in season or not. I have all the other charts memorized but I can't get the green one down, go figure.

 

[kcole4001]

Terrain chart and QRDC is a must, I can do without the others.
I have most of the fire tables memorized, but not CC, HoB, etc.
TBH I don't really consider the QRDC a player aid, it's a necessity to play the game as much as the mapboard and scenario card.

 

[Ric of The LBC]

A table.

and a chair with a cushion.

 

[BattleSchool]

The MF/PP cross reference chart in the 96 annual. I've made copies of that thing so many times I lost count.

 

[Paul M. Weir]

My brain.

Otherwise I will just be swatting and chewing counters.

 

[jrv]

My brain.

Otherwise I will just be swatting and chewing counters.

Wait, have I been playing it wrong all this time?

JR

 

[hongkongwargamer]

The Rat Chart. Definitely.
A 30 side dice for MPs
A pack of poker cards as SAN & ELR reminders.

 

[hongkongwargamer]

I am told dice are necessary. I don't see why because I can generate random numbers in my head, but apparently that's not good enough.

JR

I think you are confusing random number generation with random comment generation.

 

[djohannsen]

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Is that a mouse pad?

 

[hongkongwargamer]

Is that a mouse pad?

Le Franc Tireur mousepad. BattleSchool sells it. There are other variations as well.

 

[BattleSchool]

Is that a mouse pad?

Makes a nifty beer glass coaster too. I'm sure Andy can get one for you.

 

[djohannsen]

Makes a nifty beer glass coaster too. I'm sure Andy can get one for you.

I love all the LFT "rat stuff." I need to get that mouse pad and find a way to get some of their coffee mugs, too.

 

[Jacometti]

The OVR flow chart, the QRDC and my Pleva Dice Tower with precision dice.