 War Artisan  | 12 Jul 2009 4:41 p.m. PST |
Gentlemen, I have posted pictures of our latest Peninsular battle on my Flickr page: link Enjoy. Jeff |
| vtsaogames | 12 Jul 2009 8:12 p.m. PST |
Very nice! What rules do you use? |
| War Artisan | 12 Jul 2009 8:27 p.m. PST |
The rules are "Napoleonic Command". They are my favorite, not because they are the best, but because I designed them to produce the kind of game in which I enjoy playing. |
| John de Terre Neuve | 12 Jul 2009 8:34 p.m. PST |
Well done, nice terrain, good report. John |
| drb004 | 12 Jul 2009 9:44 p.m. PST |
Nice Game, Thank you. What are the figures you are using? |
| War Artisan | 12 Jul 2009 10:06 p.m. PST |
drb, The figures are mostly AIM, with some Old Glory and Pendraken units mixed in. |
| uruk hai | 12 Jul 2009 11:54 p.m. PST |
Very pleasing to see. Must've been a good game to play. |
| Cerdic | 13 Jul 2009 3:33 a.m. PST |
I love the look of your games. The rules sound intriuging as well. How long did that battle take to play? |
| War Artisan | 13 Jul 2009 5:24 a.m. PST |
Cerdic, I started the players on their situation briefings and pre-game planning a little after 1 PM, actual play began about 2. Around 7 we were wrapping up turn 15, so it wasn't quite "real-time" (5 hours to play about 4 "game" hours), but then there were many entertaining discussions during the game, and excursions to the impressive buffet set out by our hostess. The post-game analysis and commentary (accompanied by cigars, single-malt, and a broad selection of craft brews) went on until almost 10, much of it centering around the eventual fate of General Solignac, and the effect of his little adventure on the withdrawal of the main British army. |
| 138SquadronRAF | 13 Jul 2009 7:33 a.m. PST |
Another excellent game. Thank you again Jeff. "Napoleonic Command" have a number of advantages; the mechanisms are very streamlined and concentrate on command and control. As a commander of a corp or a division I do not have to worry about details, like what shot my artillery is firing for example. I only have to concern myself with when and where to commit my troops – the formation is important line is better for defense and columns for attack for example. The rules are not heavily dependent upon random factors so good dice will not save bad command decision. The rules can pretty much be played in real time if we didn't do anything else as push lead – but as Jeff pointed out we have other things to consider during the gaming experience. Elliott |
| Texas Rebel | 13 Jul 2009 6:15 p.m. PST |
Is "Napoleonic Command" available for the unwashed? You have the same philosophy as I in regards to level of command. Bob |
| lebooge | 13 Jul 2009 7:45 p.m. PST |
Solignac should be cashiered… either for narrowly following his orders or because his arm fell off after patting himself on the back too much.  |
| 138SquadronRAF | 13 Jul 2009 8:22 p.m. PST |
There are copies available – check here: TMP link |
| Theword | 14 Jul 2009 6:08 a.m. PST |
The whole thing looks inspiring, from the beautifully painted armies to the realistic terrain. How do you do your table? Is it a pre-bought cloth? Very nice. TW. |
| 138SquadronRAF | 14 Jul 2009 8:03 a.m. PST |
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| knightwire | 14 Jul 2009 10:24 a.m. PST |
"Solignac should be cashiered… either for narrowly following his orders or because his arm fell off after patting himself on the back too much. " -lebooge
He was not cashiered. He was removed him from his Division and he is now rediscovering the joys of brigade command. (With a special emphasis on following *written* orders) ;)
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| 138SquadronRAF | 14 Jul 2009 10:29 a.m. PST |
Even more fittingly he was assigned to work under Davout…. |
paints the Dogman from the Flintloque starter set.
