Module:Russian Front

Publisher	Avalon Hill	Era	WWII
Year	1985	Topic	Eastern Front
Players	2 to 2	Scale	Operational
Length	Long

Files

Filename	Filetype	Size	Date	Compatibility
2.2.3
RFTv223.vmod	Module	3.81 MB	26-Mar-24	3.2.17+
2.2.2
RFTv222.vmod	Module	3.53 MB	26-Mar-24	3.2.17+
2.2.1.0
RFTv2210.vmod	Module	3.56 MB	2013-02-22	3.0+
2.2.2 / 1.0
RFTv222_E-v1.0.vmod	Module 2.2.2; Extension 1.0	4.09 MB	26-Mar-24	3.2.17+
2.2.1.0 / 1.0
RFTv2210_E-v1.0.vmod	Module 2.2.1.0; Extension 1.0	4.12 MB	2013-02-22	3.0+
2.0
RFTv20b30.vmod	Module	3.98 MB	unknown	2.9.9 or lower
Misc
RFT-VersionHistory.zip	1.0 to 2.1.5 Version history	5 KB	unknown	unknown
RFT_Consolidated_Rulebook_12132009.pdf	Rules with Official Errata / Optional Rules	398 KB	unknown	unknown
RFT-OOB.zip	Order of Battle, excel	12 KB	unknown	unknown
WGA_Map_Extensions_1.0.zip	PDF File of all 3 Map Extensions	2.3 MB	unknown	unknown

Module Information

Maintainer	Don Lazov
Contributors	JokerRulez, wga, jw62, swampwallaby, Don Lazov

Comments

Russian Front (TAHGC)

Version 2.2.3 is the latest and most compatible with VASSAL version 3.7.9+. Removed is the obsolete code warning issues with the previous WGA versions.

Next task is to add the map extensions and the historical setup.

~Don

See Version History for details.

Obsolete:

The RFT.vmod file is the standard game. The RFT_E.vmod file has the unofficial map extensions. the RFTv20b30.mod file is for use with VASSAL 2.99.

Playtest commentary from all registered PLAYERS is desired to define any additional improvements.

A Consolidated Rulebook is available for download. Contains all official work and errata incorporated in to the rulebook. PDF file is listed in the 'Files' section.

Next goal is to build a player base and to develop a tournament scenario and run a tournament. The Wargame Academy has a tournament rulebook for review.

A VASSAL Novice Users Guide is being finalized to ease transition into VASSAL play.

WGA RFT Game information

BGG RFT Game information

Version History

Hello Everyone!

03/26/2024 I updated the module to version 2.2.3.

Changes:

Updated all counters font to use a font more in line with the original board game and to increase readability.
Refreshed all the pre-defined scenarios to pick up the new font changes.
Saved all pre-defined scenarios with a new file timestamp.

Compatible with VASSAL version 3.7.9+

~ Don

26/03/24 The two modules have been updated to version 2.2.2 to remove the Obsolete Code warnings when using them in Vassal 3.7 or beyond.

08/07/10 The two modules have been updated to correct an issue with the map images. The grey partial hexes around Constanta were missing. Version 2.2 is now the correct version for VASSAL 3.0+. Get the "E" version to use the map extensions version 1.0.

04/17/10 The core module had a problem after the last update. Somehow the Rail Control markers were not set as 'Do not stack'. Quite messy. The module with the Extensions was fine. I've fixed the issue and uploaded version 2.1.5.1.

04/04/10 The module containing the Map Extensions has been updated in parallel with the core module. All files are up to date.

04/03/10 I updated the primary module today. Update to the module with the extensions will follow. Version file has the details. NOTE: In-progress games will not be affected by this update in a negative way. Should see the improvements automatically. If you have the previous 'Rail Control' markers in play and want to keep using them just look at the bottom of the Markers list for the 'Rail Control - OLD' markers.

12/28/09 I updated both modules today. Version file has the details. NOTE: In-progress games will not be able to correct the 'blitz' units nor the Soviet 15th Air. Only new games, using the setup files provided in version 2.1.4, will gain all of the benefits of the new module.

12/13/09 I uploaded a copy of the RFT Consolidated Rulebook today. Version 12/13/2009. Visit either BoardGameGeek or ConSimWorld for information regarding this rulebook. Only official work is included. Version 1.0 of the original rulebook has been updated with official errata and official optional rules released over the years in the GENERAL magazine.

11/22/09 I updated both modules today. Version file has the details.

11/12/09 Interesting discovery over on the VASSAL portion of CSW and I just found I had not posted it in here. You want to REDUCE the module setting for JVM Heap, if you are having an issue with the map. The map is displayed using system memory, not memory allocated to the Heap, so the less you give VASSAL the more it has to use for your map. Counter-intuitive.

6/29/09 The module with the Map Extensions appears to require more than 512MB of system memory or you will see a JVM Heap error. 768MB, 1GB or more should be fine. If you have the memory to spare, you can increase the MAX heap size within your module preferences. That will speed things up. All of this is due to the increased map size.

6/28/09 The new module (which is a subset of the core RF module) was released today. This contains a new map with the expanded areas. The extensions include: North to Archangel, Southeast to Baku, and West to Berlin.

090428 Update: Version 2.12 is posted. Fixes missing Turn Counter icon and 'Data Error in module' errors in Campaign and 1942 scenarios.

081121 Update: Version 2.11 beta 3 is posted. This version is compatible with Vassal 3. 0.17. The Control Summary custom code works to tally German VPs with control flags. Minor errors in ID of three units in Russian OOB corrected for new game starts. Unit rotation added; Hot Keys updated. See Version History for details.