As Hot War doesn't seem to be getting as many Actual Play reports as I think it deserves, here is my attempt.

I've been playing with this group for a few years now. Mostly World of Darkness things, with some Serenity most recently, and the occasional bits & pieces of indie games (DitV, PTA) which have mixed success. I showed them the Hot War preview materials a few months ago, and that, along with Fallout 3 & Left 4 Dead has made the group eager to try Hot War.