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Background: The following rules are designed to generate scenario style games games without formal scenario development. The aim is not to replace scenario games, but rather, allow Spearhead games to be played where scenario development is not possible due to time constraints or lack of forces. One advantage of the system is that a player can build and use an initial army then, as his collection increases, add various additional options. The inspiration for the following system has come mostly from the various Spearhead Race to Leningrad mini campaign systems. However, without the Spearhead rules themselves, or the points system created by John Moher and the Auckland Wargames Club, this project would never have moved from that of a concept. |
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A number of the battle reports on this site illustrate the system in use. They include the series entitled "From Normandy to Poland" and "Big Cat Hunting".
To simplify the entire process I have created one document that captures all the scenario generation system, as well as a slightly revised points system. This is the core of the system.
Additional files, also available here, provide generally accepted clarifications and suggested amendments to the Tables of Organisation and Equipment that are contained in the Spearhead rules book package. They should be viewed as part of the Scenario Generation System though can be altered as required by the players or competition organiser.
The system remains under development. As such these documents are subject to minor change. You are encouraged to check this webpage for updates. The following files can currently be downloaded:
| The Core System | |
| Spearhead
Scenario Generation System
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The core Scenario
Generation system which includes the terrain generation system,
rules for compling armies and the development of a scenario.
A small selection of advanced rules are included along with a
revised points system. Last Updated:
17th April 2007
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| Spearhead
Clarifications File
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A clarification file
that defines a number of general clarifications for using
Spearhead. Last Updated:
19th March 2007
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| TO&E Amendments | |
| Amendments for 1944 | Amendments for the
base Spearhead TO&E provided as a guide for players. Last Updated:
16th January 2007
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Future additions will include additional TO&E guidelines and, in time, other historical TO&E to provide additional variety.