Egypt sandbag HMG pit with NVG circa 1957

[Griefbringer]

Could it also be used to represent the crew firing flares to illuminate the surroundings?

[Mobhack]

Originally Posted by Griefbringer

Could it also be used to represent the crew firing flares to illuminate the surroundings?

That as well.

It represents many forms of technical means available to a defender of a fixed position that really do not need specific games rules that simply add unnecessary complications.

So - range cards, MGs firing along fixed lines, trip flares, tin cans tied to wires, Pte Snuffy's pet terrier barking, an individual (not on map) sentry wandering about or whatever.

Just think of it as a general purpose "defenders advantage" - without any requirement for Pte Snuffy to pay 1 point for dog food per rule 2712.19.13.145 (like a certain board game tended to get with its add-ons to add-ons, or another one that had a specific water consumption rule for pasta for Italian troops..) !

Andy

[runequester]

Originally Posted by Mobhack

That as well.

It represents many forms of technical means available to a defender of a fixed position that really do not need specific games rules that simply add unnecessary complications.

So - range cards, MGs firing along fixed lines, trip flares, tin cans tied to wires, Pte Snuffy's pet terrier barking, an individual (not on map) sentry wandering about or whatever.

Just think of it as a general purpose "defenders advantage" - without any requirement for Pte Snuffy to pay 1 point for dog food per rule 2712.19.13.145 (like a certain board game tended to get with its add-ons to add-ons, or another one that had a specific water consumption rule for pasta for Italian troops..) !

Andy

Survivor of ASL ?

[Griefbringer]

Originally Posted by Mobhack

It represents many forms of technical means available to a defender of a fixed position that really do not need specific games rules that simply add unnecessary complications.

So - range cards, MGs firing along fixed lines, trip flares, tin cans tied to wires, Pte Snuffy's pet terrier barking, an individual (not on map) sentry wandering about or whatever.

Then there is also the usage of tracer ammunition. Not that it really helps with spotting the enemy, but at least you get an idea where the rounds are hitting home. And they look impressive, which might have a morale effect.

[Suhiir]

Originally Posted by Griefbringer

And they look impressive, which might have a morale effect.

Maybe for less trained troops or civilians.
Most machinegunners I know take the time to remove the things from the ammunition belts because they do a FAR better job revealing your position to the enemy then anything else.

For aircraft, helos, tanks, etc they usually just leave them in ... you'd have to be blind and deaf not not see or hear them