Tango01 | 01 Oct 2014 11:05 p.m. PST |
Osprey Publishing has started taking pre-orders for their new Land of the Free rulebook, which helps you recreate conflicts from around the American Revolution.
See here link Amicalement Armand |
Doug MSC | 02 Oct 2014 4:48 a.m. PST |
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FreemanL | 02 Oct 2014 4:50 a.m. PST |
LOL! Well, that's one way to stop a topic dead in its tracks! Larry |
Joes Shop | 02 Oct 2014 5:03 a.m. PST |
That exact same post appears in another thread started by Tango on a different board. Strange. |
15th Hussar | 02 Oct 2014 5:07 a.m. PST |
It's all over TMP, I just alerted the Editor. |
saltflats1929 | 02 Oct 2014 5:12 a.m. PST |
Yay! I finally get to stifle someone! |
79thPA | 02 Oct 2014 7:20 a.m. PST |
I believe he is saying that he doesn't agree with the ratings that Osprey gave the French infantry |
GROSSMAN | 02 Oct 2014 7:48 a.m. PST |
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FlyXwire | 02 Oct 2014 8:03 a.m. PST |
I believe he is saying that he doesn't agree with the ratings that Osprey gave the French infantry :))) |
Buck215 | 02 Oct 2014 8:26 a.m. PST |
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Doug MSC | 02 Oct 2014 9:05 a.m. PST |
Never thought I'd stifle anyone, but this guy is a first! |
VonTed | 02 Oct 2014 9:24 a.m. PST |
What is the word on these rules? Osprey seems to be taking the approach that if you throw enough rules against the wall at some will stick…. the last couple that I bought before reading any review have been a bit disappointing. |
Tango01 | 02 Oct 2014 10:36 a.m. PST |
79thPA for the winner!. (smile) Amicalement Armand |
PentexRX8 | 02 Oct 2014 4:03 p.m. PST |
Are these just force on force repackaged? |
saltflats1929 | 02 Oct 2014 4:35 p.m. PST |
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Watchful i Studio | 04 Oct 2014 6:52 p.m. PST |
Hello everyone. I am the author of the book and would be happy to answer any questions you might have. I have been trying to keep an eye on a bunch of forums but social media is tough to monitor when its not your full time job. :) The book covers the wars in the North America from 1754-1815 and perhaps that is the reason why the one gentlemen posted in multiple spots. Just a guess though. Wargames Illustrated just recently published an article discussing the rules from their first game the editors played against the Perry Brothers. I also plan on supporting the book after its launch on a Facebook Group (Land of the Free) and I have a blog set up to post future FAQs, scenarios, walk-throughs, battle reports, painting tips, etc. link I look forward to any discussions you might have and I hope you enjoy the rules. Joe |
Bandolier | 05 Oct 2014 2:42 a.m. PST |
Hi Joe. Any info on basing? Are the mechanics similar to the FOG family of rules? thanks, Mick. |
Watchful i Studio | 05 Oct 2014 8:47 a.m. PST |
Hey Mick. Thanks for the inquiry. The basing is up to the gaming group so if you own existing armies you can use them in Land of the Free. I recommend in the book that players should use an odd number of bases to represent the 'elements' in the game because line of sight, movement, command range, etc. is all measured from the 'leader' of the element which is supposed to be in the center. For my new army I am building I am basing 4 miniatures on a 40mm x 40mm and using an odd number of bases for my different element sizes. 1 base = tiny element, 3 bases = small element, 5 bases = medium element, 7 bases = large element. The unique aspect to Land of the Free is players can alter the number of miniatures to suit their gaming needs. For example, since I am building a new army but want to play games I can base my miniatures individually and play smaller games until my collection builds up. So, in the beginning I will represent 3 miniatures = tiny element, 5 miniatures = small element, 7 miniatures = medium element, 9 miniatures = large element. The gaming mechanics are unique and written specifically for this time period. I wanted to create a set of rules that captured the look and feel of combat in the late 18th and early 19th century America without bogging people down with lots of rules. There is a fun risk management system that allows you to push your army above its normal performance level but there is a risk of your forces not willing to comply with your orders. All the elements in your force have the ability to function in each turn but their effectiveness is reduced as fatigue and wounds set in. Commanders have the ability to influence elements under their command with the use of Command Points but their command rating dictates how well they can use them. Hope that helps. :) Joe |
45thdiv | 06 Oct 2014 7:01 a.m. PST |
Joe, I am looking forward to seeing these rules. I am going to use my French and Indian wars to try them out first. I am still painting up my American Revolution figures. Matthew |
Bandolier | 06 Oct 2014 7:44 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the reply Joe. Sounds interesting. |
BrianH | 22 Oct 2014 11:14 a.m. PST |
I am interested in trying these rules for War of 1812, although I am happy with Black Powder. My 15mm figures are based in single ranks of 4 figures to a 40mm x 15mm base, with the standard unit being 4 bases, plus a few 20mm x 15mm skirmish stands. Do the rules work with that sort of basing? Brian |
JonFreitag | 22 Oct 2014 5:29 p.m. PST |
As long as both sides are based the same, your basing should pose no problem. The skirmish stands won't be needed. |