| Red3584 | 07 Oct 2014 11:36 a.m. PST |
I was lucky enough to be sent a pre-release copy of the new rule set from Osprey, covering wars in North America from the FIW to the War of 1812. I haven't had a chance to play them yet but have had a good read through and there's a review on my blog here… link |
| ironicon | 07 Oct 2014 12:18 p.m. PST |
I like the fact you don't remove figs. I will most likely get it. Thanks for the review. |
| ScottS | 07 Oct 2014 1:08 p.m. PST |
How adaptable is this to 15mm? Is basing for that scale specified? |
| Red3584 | 07 Oct 2014 2:36 p.m. PST |
There are some suggested sizes for bases but the author does stress that it should be adaptable to whatever basing system you already use. I can't see why it couldn't be used with any scale…my FIW figures are 15mm and I think this would work fine for them. |
| Bandolier | 07 Oct 2014 6:00 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the review. The 'element' thing was odd for me, too. I am tempted to at least give them a go. Hopefully some playtest reviews will soon follow. |
| ScottS | 08 Oct 2014 10:22 a.m. PST |
Excellent, thanks AlastairJ! |
| 45thdiv | 08 Oct 2014 5:00 p.m. PST |
I am sitting with my review copy now and there are lots of examples of 15mm scale troops. Examples are given for base size and number of figures on a stand, but they are just as reference. The author explains that as long as both sides have the same basing, then there is no issue. From what I am looking at, it is more important that you are able to create various sizes of units (elements in the rules) I think this works out very nicely for the period that these rules cover and that they are written for battles in North America. I will have my review of the rules and a few game plays towards the middle of the month. So far I like what I see and the book is very well made. It is a well bound hardback book. It will survive years of use. Matthew |
Stew art  | 11 Oct 2014 7:59 p.m. PST |
this sounds very similar to black powder (which might not be a bad thing). are there any hints about table size? does it play well on a 6 x 4 or do larger tables work better? |
| 45thdiv | 12 Oct 2014 6:01 a.m. PST |
The scenarios are set up on 4x6 and 6x8. If you are playing 15mm you should be fine on a 4x6. Matthew |
| Stew art | 12 Oct 2014 8:10 p.m. PST |
damn, i was looking more toward 28mm. thanks though! |
| 45thdiv | 13 Oct 2014 3:51 a.m. PST |
They work the same in 28mm. That is what I have and from what I have read on the scenarios in the book, they are set up with 28mm. My first test game this Saturday will be a FIW using 60mm figures. I will be posting my review after the game. Matthew |
| Stew art | 13 Oct 2014 6:34 a.m. PST |
thanks! i'll be sure and look for the review. |
| Red3584 | 14 Oct 2014 10:06 a.m. PST |
The rules are suitable for most scales and basing…just keep things consistent and you'll be fine. |
experiments with Finger Drills.
