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Marina2 · 2013-05-20, 19:57

HAHAHA, Look like you can sell everything with GuP promotion these days.

Now, I'm waiting for some companies to make a game out of it.

Yes, I can just play World of Tank but won't it be nice if GuP get its own game?

Ithekro · 2013-05-20, 20:14

I'm pretty sure one could modify the rules of an existing Armor tabletop game to mimic Sensha-do. No infantry, Artillery, Air support, anti-tank guns, or open top tank destroyers. Just tanks, and enclosed self-propelled guns, and enclosed tank destroyers.

10, 15, and 20 tank maximum depending on the point in the tournament. Command/flag tank being the primary target. Tracked tanks are not out. Tanks that would have the crew killed or the engine destroyed are out...or if the rules have something about flipped over tanks, those are out as well. Only the flag tank counts towards victory.

Provision made for annihilation battles with even sides no matter how small the fight. No more than 20 tanks. All tanks of one side or the other must be "destroyed".

Tanks must have been in production or at least had a prototype built before August 15, 1945. With provision for post-war modifications, if the modification could have been done in the war (different model gun, but some general size and specifications), or for safety purposes (enclosing an open top tank destroyer for instance).

Forces start out of visual range of each other and have time to move about. Hiding, setting up ambushes and the like.

Sending out people to spot for you seems to be legal...as is intercepting radio transmissions (if you can afford an interceptio ballon).

The Flag tank must be something at least half the other team's tanks can "kill". Though it can be "kill at short range only".

The Flag tank cannot be the most powerful tank in your force.

Marina2 · 2013-05-21, 04:24

No one mention it here yet.

The sixth OVA "Banquet Wars!" is, as expected, the conclusion to TV series
http://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.inf...article_6.html

(Sample screenshots in the link)

jdennis007 · 2013-05-21, 04:52

@Ithekro what you did there is most of the work, laying down the ground rules for the system.
I am pretty sure there are a number of systems geared towards the correct era for the tanks.

Tak · 2013-05-21, 10:17

What, no Black Forest-themed schnitzel?

I am offended by this development! I demand Maho schnitzel, nao!

Spoiler for Because meat is awesome!:

- Tak

Infinite Zenith · 2013-05-21, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Marina2

No one mention it here yet.

The sixth OVA "Banquet Wars!" is, as expected, the conclusion to TV series
http://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.inf...article_6.html

(Sample screenshots in the link)

Don't forget to note that said OVA will release on June 21!

Look at me: OVA 5 isn't even out yet and my excitement for OVA 6 is already building.

rocket · 2013-05-22, 09:45

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Originally Posted by jdennis007

@Ithekro what you did there is most of the work, laying down the ground rules for the system.
I am pretty sure there are a number of systems geared towards the correct era for the tanks.

This is harder than you might think.

Few systems are truly armor only/focused, and those which are operate at the squad/platoon level. The remaining one (Panzer) operates at the individual tank level, but is scaled to company sized action and get kinda dull on the smaller encounters... None of the systems allow for narrative / event focused play with individual skilled crews. Basically the heroic victories and clever stratagems that Ooarai pulls off are impossible - they'd get trounced every time.

That's why I've been working on my own fast playing system inspired by mecha combat and starfighter combat games...

willx · 2013-05-22, 11:23

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Originally Posted by Tak

What, no Black Forest-themed schnitzel?

In protest I will have schnitzel for lunch today!

Myssa Rei · 2013-05-23, 09:14

What's this news of another Drama CD? Because apparently Assam is going to be finally voiced in it (rounding off the unvoiced trio of Saki and Anchovy).

LoweGear · 2013-05-24, 03:11

Oh damn, Commie was right...

PANZERFAHREN is the official term for Senshado in German. FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-

Marina2 · 2013-05-24, 04:31

Fun fact: They actually choose the english word from the fansub that release their work fastest. As most people will watch that sub.

Source: http://girls-und-panzer.jp/senshado/I-am-lying

Helius · 2013-05-24, 04:45

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

PANZERFAHREN is the official term for Senshado in German. FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-

Well, duh. It's German. How else would you name it?

LoweGear · 2013-05-24, 05:09

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arkhangelsk · 2013-05-24, 06:55

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Originally Posted by Marina2

Fun fact: They actually choose the english word from the fansub that release their work fastest. As most people will watch that sub.

Could be. But then, Panzerfahren does sound more exotic and cooler than "Tankery". True, it doesn't sound as cool if you know what the words mean, but hey, you can read Senshado into "Tank Path", which is also not very cool at all.

Gravitas Free Zone · 2013-05-24, 09:22

But, like Helius said... "Panzerfahren" is German. It should be a different word in English.

Now, if you've spent 50 years staring at the Soviets across the Inner German border, you could maybe adopt the word, like saying "kazerne" instead of "barracks." But otherwise no.

Ithekro · 2013-05-24, 10:02

Remember that English uses borrowed words as well. Mostly French words, but sometimes we use words from other languages for whatever reason. We tend to used the one that catched on the best. "Tank" is the British nickname for those large armored contraptions invended in World War One. If the Americans had been on the Central Powers side of things, their term might have become popular instead and thus general knowledge.

Helius · 2013-05-24, 10:24

Frankly "Tankery" sounds just fine with me. Strictly speaking "Senshado" literally means "way of the tank" (a la "bushido"="way of the samurai"), but that's just silly...

Tak · 2013-05-24, 13:40

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Nishizumi Sisters

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That looks very sweet, its almost deceiving.

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Originally Posted by arkhangelsk

True, it doesn't sound as cool if you know what the words mean, but hey, you can read Senshado into "Tank Path", which is also not very cool at all.

For better or worse, PANZERFAHREN is pretty spot on... even if as a term, its bland and drab as hell.

- Tak

Endless Soul · 2013-05-24, 15:02

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Nishizumi Sisters

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I like the details, such as both their dogtags have the same initials, and Maho's tank cake has its turret turned.

Endless "Little things" Soul

Tak · 2013-05-24, 15:10

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Originally Posted by Endless Soul

I like the details, such as both their dogtags have the same initials, and Maho's tank cake has its turret turned.

Endless "Little things" Soul

Yet I sense Erika & Yukari lurking somewhere in that picture, with smoke discharging and veins popping...

Dangerous times...

- Tak

2013-05-20, 19:57	Link #6561
Marina2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006	HAHAHA, Look like you can sell everything with GuP promotion these days. Now, I'm waiting for some companies to make a game out of it. Yes, I can just play World of Tank but won't it be nice if GuP get its own game? __________________ Last edited by Marina2; 2013-05-20 at 20:18.

2013-05-20, 20:14	Link #6562
Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	I'm pretty sure one could modify the rules of an existing Armor tabletop game to mimic Sensha-do. No infantry, Artillery, Air support, anti-tank guns, or open top tank destroyers. Just tanks, and enclosed self-propelled guns, and enclosed tank destroyers. 10, 15, and 20 tank maximum depending on the point in the tournament. Command/flag tank being the primary target. Tracked tanks are not out. Tanks that would have the crew killed or the engine destroyed are out...or if the rules have something about flipped over tanks, those are out as well. Only the flag tank counts towards victory. Provision made for annihilation battles with even sides no matter how small the fight. No more than 20 tanks. All tanks of one side or the other must be "destroyed". Tanks must have been in production or at least had a prototype built before August 15, 1945. With provision for post-war modifications, if the modification could have been done in the war (different model gun, but some general size and specifications), or for safety purposes (enclosing an open top tank destroyer for instance). Forces start out of visual range of each other and have time to move about. Hiding, setting up ambushes and the like. Sending out people to spot for you seems to be legal...as is intercepting radio transmissions (if you can afford an interceptio ballon). The Flag tank must be something at least half the other team's tanks can "kill". Though it can be "kill at short range only". The Flag tank cannot be the most powerful tank in your force. __________________

2013-05-21, 04:24	Link #6563
Marina2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006	No one mention it here yet. The sixth OVA "Banquet Wars!" is, as expected, the conclusion to TV series http://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.inf...article_6.html (Sample screenshots in the link) __________________

2013-05-21, 04:52	Link #6564
jdennis007 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York	@Ithekro what you did there is most of the work, laying down the ground rules for the system. I am pretty sure there are a number of systems geared towards the correct era for the tanks. __________________ When it is a Dozen it is OK, but when it is only a Pair then somehow it's pron, think Dirty.

2013-05-21, 10:17	Link #6565
Tak Catholic = Cat addiction? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MURICA!!	What, no Black Forest-themed schnitzel? I am offended by this development! I demand Maho schnitzel, nao! Spoiler for Because meat is awesome!: - Tak __________________ BLESSED IS OUR GOD, THE LORD OF MIRACLES, FOR HE HAS SUPPLIED AN ENTIRE BATTALION WITH JUST FIVE ROUNDS OF AMMO AND TWO GRENADES!! Remember, the toes you step on today may be connected to the @ss you have to kiss tomorrow.

2013-05-23, 09:14	Link #6569
Myssa Rei Moderate Haruhiist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Metro Manila, Philippines Age: 42	What's this news of another Drama CD? Because apparently Assam is going to be finally voiced in it (rounding off the unvoiced trio of Saki and Anchovy). __________________

2013-05-24, 03:11	Link #6570
LoweGear Secret Society BLANKET Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 3 times the passion of normal flamenco	Oh damn, Commie was right... PANZERFAHREN is the official term for Senshado in German. FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF- __________________ Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.

2013-05-24, 04:31	Link #6571
Marina2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006	Fun fact: They actually choose the english word from the fansub that release their work fastest. As most people will watch that sub. Source: http://girls-und-panzer.jp/senshado/I-am-lying __________________

2013-05-24, 05:09	Link #6573
LoweGear Secret Society BLANKET Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 3 times the passion of normal flamenco	Images Nishizumi Sisters Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? __________________ Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.

2013-05-24, 09:22	Link #6575
Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	But, like Helius said... "Panzerfahren" is German. It should be a different word in English. Now, if you've spent 50 years staring at the Soviets across the Inner German border, you could maybe adopt the word, like saying "kazerne" instead of "barracks." But otherwise no.

2013-05-24, 10:02	Link #6576
Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	Remember that English uses borrowed words as well. Mostly French words, but sometimes we use words from other languages for whatever reason. We tend to used the one that catched on the best. "Tank" is the British nickname for those large armored contraptions invended in World War One. If the Americans had been on the Central Powers side of things, their term might have become popular instead and thus general knowledge. __________________

2013-05-24, 10:24	Link #6577
Helius Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: stuck between galaxies	Frankly "Tankery" sounds just fine with me. Strictly speaking "Senshado" literally means "way of the tank" (a la "bushido"="way of the samurai"), but that's just silly...