 John the OFM  | 21 Jun 2014 7:11 p.m. PST |
That fiend Doug at MSC is trying to make me dump my 3000+ 25/28, AWI figures, so he sent me some sample 40mm LI and Minuteman figures.
Well, now I have to paint them!
Can anyone recommend a set of REAL skirmish rules for 5 figures on a side?
I want each player to command one dude.
The general idea I have is that 5 British LI get cut off from their company at Concord and are trying to get back, while 5 Minutemen wish to smite them for general ungodliness. I suppose if worse comes to worst, I can write my own rules, but I am no good at that. Terrific figures, BTW. And the LI even have identifiable bastion loop lace! So, obviously, they are the 38th Foot. I have cross posted to several Boards, since this can be a general set of man to man horse and musket rules. |
| Timotheous | 21 Jun 2014 7:23 p.m. PST |
Song of Drums & Shakos. Although each player runs a band of 5-10 miniatures, so not exactly to your requirements, unless this is for two players. If each player is running one figure, it sounds like you need an RPG. Best of luck with your search. |
| darthfozzywig | 21 Jun 2014 7:33 p.m. PST |
You're practically at RPG level for that. I don't any AWI -specific rules, but maybe Savage Worlds? |
| Florida Tory | 21 Jun 2014 7:37 p.m. PST |
You could also adapt whatever western gunfight rules you like. Rick |
| 79thPA | 21 Jun 2014 7:57 p.m. PST |
^^^ I was going to suggest that you could adapt Desperado or the gun fighting rules of your choice. |
| Winston Smith | 21 Jun 2014 9:03 p.m. PST |
I think the OFM would appreciate any free on line rules suggestions too.
Something to allow for taking some time to reload. |
| Timotheous | 21 Jun 2014 9:47 p.m. PST |
Well, SDS accounts for reloading, but also, doesn't the WRG rules "Fire and Steel" do the same? I played them once or twice, but they were not my cup of tea. THW's "Long Rifle" should suit you as well. |
| Munster | 21 Jun 2014 11:01 p.m. PST |
The old Donald Featherstone skirmish rules |
| Augie the Doggie | 22 Jun 2014 4:43 a.m. PST |
Sharpe Practice has an AWI variant and Muskets & Tomahawks seem to be popular skirmish rules these days. Surely you could use TSATF too. |
| Jimmy da Purple | 22 Jun 2014 4:56 a.m. PST |
I think Old West skirmish rules would fit best. The only one I have used is Legends of the Old West. |
| Doug MSC | 22 Jun 2014 5:15 a.m. PST |
I am quietly hiding in the background rubbing my hands together and smiling! |
| John the OFM | 22 Jun 2014 6:27 a.m. PST |
More like smirking and cackling. |
| Rich Bliss | 22 Jun 2014 6:37 a.m. PST |
I seem to recall Foundry publishing a 7YW set in MWAN several years ago. They were similar to their Old West " Rules with No Name". That might work. |
| morrigan | 22 Jun 2014 7:56 a.m. PST |
Could ask about the ones mentioned here: TMP link |
| Supercilius Maximus | 22 Jun 2014 8:01 a.m. PST |
Flintlock & Ramrod – Skirmish Wargames 1700-1850 link Despite the link, they aren't a boardgame.
Fire, Hack & Run – Univversal Skirmish Rules (All periods to 1880, pllus Fantasy – Fantasy Games Unlimited Inc))
TMP link Written and illustrated by Mike Gilbert of Empires, Eagles & Lions fame. link |
| mad monkey 1 | 22 Jun 2014 11:02 a.m. PST |
Savage Worlds Showdown. Watered down version of the role-playing rules. PDF link |
| advocate | 22 Jun 2014 12:27 p.m. PST |
I'd second Flintlock & Ramrod. |
| saltflats1929 | 22 Jun 2014 5:37 p.m. PST |
Face it John, it's just not going to work. You need to buy a few more 40mm figs. 100 should do. |
| ACW Gamer | 11 Jul 2014 7:34 p.m. PST |
I am currently reviewing American Uncivil War by Architects of War. I think it might be just the ticket for your 1:1 needs. |
| Inkpaduta | 12 Jul 2014 1:08 p.m. PST |
John, I agree with Munster, get a copy of Donald Featherstone's Skirmish Wargaming, edited by John Curry. I think it would be very close to what you are looking for. |
| ACW Gamer | 15 Jul 2014 8:13 a.m. PST |
Review of American Uncivil War is now available in ACW Gamer: The Ezine, Issue 4: link |
| huron725 | 05 Feb 2024 3:52 p.m. PST |
Resurrecting this post. I would like to add "One Hour Skirmish Wargames". Excellent set of rules for very small scale skirmish. Love it. |
paints brigs for the British fleet.
