team game questions

[Herr Straße Laufer]

How about dealings with rules.

"no funny stuff" was mentioned in a post. Halftracks running around.

This is a general comment that covers most uses of HT's deemed to be "bad" or unrealistic. Mostly in the area of intentionally using an armored HT to draw opportunity fire from enemy units so that your own armor can move forward and then fire on the exposed enemy. HT's are less points than armor losses.

1.Could you explain what some of the rules that might be implemented.

I use simple rules. Non combat units should not be used to draw fire, block LOS or roads, and/or surround a unit to be assaulted. Nor should they be used to occupy road crossing or victory hexes.

2. Like Bad game play being dissallowed.

Mostly cheesy play that exploits rules and would be something not done in the "reality of combat". Like "combat" Ht's assaulting armor by themselves. Most players require that armored or infantry units assault with Ht's.

3. Is there a list of practices universally not accepted during gameplay?

Most players have personal ROE's that are used along with club standard ROE's.
Most personal ROE's revolve around trucks and HT's.
My simple standard is "if it fights, use it to fight. If it cannot fight do not use it to fight."
Swarms of trucks moving forward to block LOS, surround disrupted enemy, block road use, "secure" victory hexes, or block exit hexes is pretty much frowned upon.

4.Is it normal for there to be a lot of negotiations about rules before a game is settled on?

For the most part, no. But, if I play a new member I will often ask about the ROE's they use. Communication does not hurt. And, will go a long way to prevent ill feelings later on?

RR