Transformers Alt Modes

Now I have a game that works, it's time to give the robots their alt modes. These are mostly Micromachines and N scale vehicles from eBay. The Micromachines produced a range of futuristic vehicles which are perfect for Cybertronian designs.

What I have tried to do in my game is give the robots a reason for using their alt modes. This was something missing from the Xenos Rampant game. 

In the game, a robot can normally move 4" and a leader can move D12. By changing into their alt vehicle mode, they can move D12 inches when they first transform. The subquent round, wheeled/ hover vehicles can move 2XD12 and jets/ flying craft can move 3XD12. This is a great reason to shift forms as it can get units from one side of the battle to the other and save a lot of leg work. This is really useful for grabbing objectives or finding heavy cover.

 Also, players may attempt to charge into combat by transforming to make up a distance unattainable by a running robot. By ramming into combat the attacking unit gains an extra dice. It all adds up.

Heavy 'armoured' units can only move one D12 to adjust for their immense weight. These heavy units often have tracks instead of wheels. They are tough and not built for speed. 

It might be a nice idea to give these heavy units the chance of a '12' saving throw on a D12. This could knock off a damage dice and save them from taking a wound. It might make up for their lack of mobility. Just one roll, not multiple. As it takes two hits to score a wound, this armour save could prove very useful and give more character to the game.

Futuristic vehicles are spot on for these older pre earth Cybertronic forms.

That is one big strike force assembled, complete with heavy support and light scouts.

Futuristic tanks from the Micromachines provide military hardware too. Time and time again this game just writes itself.

 Finding rubber keyrings of robots was one thing, but then being able to source all the alt modes from micro toys just seemed to good to be true. Obviously, lots of glue, Lego and plastic card helps too.