Crossfire Musing

I’ve collected together some interesting Crossfireideas from other people. I’ve reproduced them here mainly so I don’t have to go hunting for them again. Most rule variations are untried. Some items – Base Sizes for example – are there because people ask about them a lot, so in some ways this section is a FAQ, but not quite. See also my real FAQ.
In particular I’ve musings on: Command Control, Troop Types, Vehicles, Shooting, Terrain, Converting from other Game Systems, v2 wish list. Plus a whole bunch of other stuff.

No Fire: What it represents in Crossfire

18 Aug 201320 Sep 2002 by Steven Thomas

Some musing on what ‘No Fire’ represents in Crossfire. I asked the Crossfire discussion forum …

Gun versus Arm Matrix in Crossfire

3 Nov 202218 Sep 2002 by Steven Thomas

Some musing on Gun versus Arm Matrix for anti-tank fire in Crossfire. This idea was tossed around by a few people on the Crossfire-WWII discussion forum. I first noted if when Robert Tesfro mentioned it. Others have given variations. Essentially anti-tank fire is handled with the same rule as infantry fire. No PEN and ARM.

Open Ground Terrain Feature in Crossfire

8 Dec 201817 Sep 2002 by Steven Thomas

Some musing on an ‘Open Ground’ terrain feature to break movement in Crossfire. Standard Crossfire doesn’t cover this.

A Few Suggestions for Crossfire House Rules

4 Nov 20133 Sep 2002 by Steven Thomas

A member of the Crossfire-WWII discussion forum shared his house rules for Crossfire.

Modified ACC for Crossfire

3 Nov 20222 Sep 2002 by Steven Thomas

Some musing a modified accuracy (ACC) in Crossfire. See my House Rules for the ACC rules I actually use.

Bocage, Hedges and Walls in Crossfire

8 Dec 201830 Jun 2002 by Steven Thomas

Some musing on Bocage, Hedges and Walls in Crossfire. It isn’t clear to newbies what the difference is between Bocage, Hedges and Walls.

Company Sized Group Moves for Crossfire

20 May 202314 Jun 2002 by Steven Thomas

Some musing on Company Sized Group Moves for Crossfire. This post started with ideas shared by Nikolas Lloyd published in the Crossfire-WWII discussion forum. Since Company Group Moves come up every now and again, I have subsequently added to the post.

Armed Soft Skinned Vehicles in Crossfire

3 Nov 202212 Jun 2002 by Steven Thomas

Some musing on armed soft skinned vehicles in Crossfire. Standard Crossfire doesn’t cover this. An idea from Keith on the Crossfire Discussion forum, tweaked by me.

Cavalry and Mounted Infantry in Crossfire

6 Nov 20219 Jun 2002 by Steven Thomas

Some musing on Cavalry and Mounted Infantry in Crossfire. Standard Crossfire doesn’t cover this. My musings are primarily based on ideas by Daniele Varelli on the Crossfire Discussion Forum. Cavalry is divided into Charging Cavalry – who fight mounted – and/or Mounted Infantry – who dismount to fight. Usually a player must choose at deployment whether his Cavalry is “dismounted” or “mounted”; normally they cannot mount/dismount during the game.

Boring Fire Fights in Crossfire

19 Aug 201316 May 2002 by Steven Thomas

It is fairly common to find yourself in an ineffectual fire fight in Crossfire. I’ve captured some musing on these “Boring Fire Fights” by people with opposing perspectives. Nikolas Lloyd believes ineffectual fire fights are a flaw in the rules. I think they are realistic and points to poor tactics.

Nikolas Lloyd on Campaign Rules and Group Morale in Crossfire

19 Aug 201315 Apr 2002 by Steven Thomas

Some musing by Nikolas Lloyd on Campaign Rules and Group Morale in Crossfire. Shared on the Crossfire-WWII discussion forum.

Musing on Shooting in Crossfire

18 Aug 201321 Feb 2001 by Steven Thomas

I’ve a bunch of observations and potential special rules related to shootiing in Crossfire: