Frequently Asked Questions
Noble Knight stocks Flames of War products from all editions: 1st Edition (2002-2006), 2nd Edition (2006-2012), 3rd Edition (2012-2017), and 4th Edition (2017-present). Each edition represents substantial rules changes. Miniatures are compatible across all editions with updated stat cards. Current 4th Edition streamlined rules and reorganized forces. We stock current 4th Edition products (rulebooks, unit cards, formations, miniatures) plus extensive inventory from previous editions. Many 1st and 2nd Edition products are out of print and collectible, particularly early blister packs and box sets. Flames of War uses 15mm scale (1/100). Product listings indicate edition and nationality.
Flames of War covers all major WWII periods and theatres through different book series. Early War (1939-1941) covers Poland, France, North Africa early battles, Barbarossa. Mid War (1942-1943) covers Stalingrad, Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, Eastern Front mid-period. Late War (1944-1945) covers D-Day, Normandy, Bulge, Berlin, final Eastern Front battles. Flames of War also expanded beyond WWII: Team Yankee (1980s Cold War, separate compatible game), Fate of a Nation (Arab-Israeli Wars), Vietnam (under development). Each period has dedicated rulebooks, unit cards, and miniature releases. Late War has the most extensive product support. Noble Knight stocks materials from all periods with product listings indicating period.
Yes, Noble Knight stocks Flames of War terrain and accessories from Battlefront Miniatures and compatible manufacturers. Battlefront's official terrain includes pre-painted buildings, battlefield-in-a-box sets (complete terrain packages), roads, rivers, fields, forests, craters, objectives, gaming mats, and theatre-specific terrain (desert, European, Eastern Front, Pacific). We also stock compatible 15mm terrain from other manufacturers, measuring tools and templates, dice sets, unit card holders, objective markers, tokens, and storage solutions. Flames of War terrain is designed for 15mm scale and standard Flames of War table sizes (4'x6' standard). Both pre-painted ready-to-use terrain and unpainted kits are available.
Yes, Flames of War miniatures (15mm/1/100 scale) are compatible with many other 15mm WWII wargame rules including Command Decision, Spearhead, I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Blitzkrieg Commander, and others. The 15mm scale is widely standardized across historical wargaming. Flames of War's extensive miniature range makes it a popular source for 15mm WWII forces regardless of rules preference. Battlefront Miniatures produces comprehensive national forces covering tanks, infantry, artillery, and support weapons for all major and minor WWII combatants. Noble Knight's Flames of War miniature inventory is usable for any 15mm WWII gaming, not limited to Flames of War rules. Product listings indicate scale and nationality.