| jbfrage | 01 Apr 2013 9:36 a.m. PST |
Hey all, My father and I have recently become engrossed in Napoleonics, using the DBN rule system. I've created a blog where I can write up AARs and post pics of the miniatures. The address is: jfishman1.wordpress.com Check it out if you're interested! Jared |
79thPA  | 01 Apr 2013 11:42 a.m. PST |
Nicely done. I understand the appeal of these rules for large battles. |
| jbfrage | 01 Apr 2013 12:14 p.m. PST |
Thanks so much! I appreciate it. |
| Battlescale | 01 Apr 2013 3:03 p.m. PST |
I too looked at DBN for playing large scale games but I couldn't quite get away with the 'geometric' approach to them. I settled for Snappy Naps which I find give a much better game. |
John Leahy  | 01 Apr 2013 4:10 p.m. PST |
I was set to like DBN as soon as I bought it. I am a Humberside fan and that's where DBN originated from. However, they seem to have left out one of the things I loved about Humberside. The Exhaustion factor for Commands. I am looking at Snappy Nappy and always have my tried and true VnB. Thanks, John |
| trailape | 01 Apr 2013 5:17 p.m. PST |
Thanks for sharing.
Napoleonics really is a great period to game and DBN is a good set. Of rules.
I prefer FPGA at the ARMY level, but DBN is also good.
I'll keep a close eye on your blog as I really enjoy reading AARs.
You'll find a swag on my log if interested.
trailape.blogspot.com.au
Cheers |
| Jeigheff | 01 Apr 2013 7:47 p.m. PST |
Thanks, Jared! I'm a fan of DBN myself. |
| True Grit | 01 Apr 2013 11:47 p.m. PST |
DBN needs to be played to be enjoyed. I've never had a DBN game that isn't full of historical tactical challenges and easy fun, unlike many other Nap rules that I have played or tried over the years. Its 'horses for courses' |
| Maxshadow | 02 Apr 2013 2:36 a.m. PST |
Thanks! I hope to see more of your AARs |
| ancientsgamer | 02 Apr 2013 10:33 a.m. PST |
You must play DBN with the Attrition rules added in. A wholly different and better game… |
| jbfrage | 02 Apr 2013 11:02 a.m. PST |
Agreed! The attrition rules really take the system to a whole new level. It gives a more realistic feel to the game. Thanks again for all the interest in the blog. I'll be playing another game on Saturday, so more than likely there will be some new information posted within the week. Keep reading and thanks! Jared |
| Peeler | 02 Apr 2013 6:34 p.m. PST |
Cracking blog, we do DBN too, great for big battles, flows along easily and great fun to play. Lots of tactical challenges too. We're lucky mind you, in that we can game with Alex & Bob too. I'll follow yours when I work out how to get my own blog back up. :) |
| jbfrage | 07 Apr 2013 6:22 a.m. PST |
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| True Grit | 07 Apr 2013 11:27 p.m. PST |
What a great AAR, thanks for that and keep them coming. Have you considered 'casualty figures' as recommended in the DBN rules, they do add to the look and feel of the game and help tell the story. |
| jbfrage | 08 Apr 2013 3:30 a.m. PST |
Hey there True Grit, Yes, I've got casualty sets for each nationality. I think my current plan is to paint 3-4 casualty sets for each new batch of figures that I'm working on. So, for example, if I'm painting up a few stands of French guard, to also paint a few casualties up in the process. J |
| True Grit | 08 Apr 2013 7:44 a.m. PST |
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Its worth the effort, you can see them in use on some of the pictures on the DBN web site. |
