Computer moderated rules for R2E?
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:59 pm
I've been thinking about this for a little while - having computer support for R2E. I play mostly solo games and want to play larger scale battles and think a computer could help with record keeping, ORBATS, combat resolution and opponent randomness.
I saw this recently http://15mm-madness.blogspot.com.au/201 ... -code.html for Empire V and wondered if anyone had attempted this with R2E?
It doesn't look hard to computerise the tables and bits on the quick reference sheet, and add an ORBAT manager.
It could be done on either a webserver (which would need internet access during away games) or better still an iPad. I have downloaded the software to develop iPad software and have started playing with it.
Having this with a PDF version of the rules would be a bonus. Obviously Barry and Clarence would have to approve as it is their intellectual property and very hard work. I know it would have a very limited market, but might be useful to those who like the rules. I can't see it having any commercial viability, rather a labour of love.
I am time poor with two jobs, family and 10,000 10mm figures to get painted, but would like to kick it along when I get a chance. But if someone is already developing this would be happy to help in any way I could.
Thoughts if anyone was interested in the project? General thoughts, reactions, reality checks about it?
I saw this recently http://15mm-madness.blogspot.com.au/201 ... -code.html for Empire V and wondered if anyone had attempted this with R2E?
It doesn't look hard to computerise the tables and bits on the quick reference sheet, and add an ORBAT manager.
It could be done on either a webserver (which would need internet access during away games) or better still an iPad. I have downloaded the software to develop iPad software and have started playing with it.
Having this with a PDF version of the rules would be a bonus. Obviously Barry and Clarence would have to approve as it is their intellectual property and very hard work. I know it would have a very limited market, but might be useful to those who like the rules. I can't see it having any commercial viability, rather a labour of love.
I am time poor with two jobs, family and 10,000 10mm figures to get painted, but would like to kick it along when I get a chance. But if someone is already developing this would be happy to help in any way I could.
Thoughts if anyone was interested in the project? General thoughts, reactions, reality checks about it?