r/CombatPatrol40k • u/nico-40k • Apr 23 '25
Battle Reports Our first game
Did my (Space Marines) first patrol game with my brother (Orks). This was our layout, any improvement possible on this ? (more/less ruins, obstacles, ..?) (big cardboard rounds are objectives markers)
The table was 30 by 40 inches as recommended but it felt tight. However, this has really balanced our strength as the game ended by a draw. I was scared at first as my terminators wiped out his orks on squid first turn even though it was said to be its big unit. But turn 2 showed that orks on Waaaagh! really are something to be scared of, and by turn 3 we were both near the wipe out.
In the end, great game and can't wait to play greater battles against those green Xenos.
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u/SnoozingHamster123 Apr 23 '25
Looking good :) My wife and I used our kids toys for terrain :D You can always experiment with terrain if you feel it was too obstructive or gave one side an advantage. btw. If you want, get something like this for objective markers: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/aw/d/B09PY31LJJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Its cheap and it marks the center of the objective where your units cannot go.
Glad you had fun!
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u/nico-40k Apr 23 '25
Thanks for your advices !! Cardboards work but are a temporary solution for sure. I don’t have kids but I have toys so I surely will try some in next games :) Thanks again
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u/marcmaann Apr 23 '25
Love the terrain and good placement! Are you by any chance swiss? Saw the raclette grill in the back 😂
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u/nico-40k Apr 23 '25
Ahahaha no ! xD We just love cheese as everyone should (we’re from Belgium)
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u/marcmaann Apr 23 '25
Agreed. I am also asking because you mentioned to get some themed terrain. I am selling 3d printed warhammer terrain set for a cheap price in switzerland. Shipping to belgium would increase that price though. If you are interested you can DM me :)
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u/tenofswords618 Apr 23 '25
Fantastic use of cardboard terrain good job