"Napoleon at War version 2 - status" Topic

Just received word (Dec 29, 2017) from Simone Volpi (www.ciboslittledudes.com) who is the new owner of Napoleon at War rules and the status of version 2 of the rules.

"I am basically 95% through with the main rule book, currently just adding few extra changes (and mostly making sure there no contradictions).

I am looking forward going to the print within the first two weeks of January.

Also working on the first campaign manual, covering the Peninsula War."

What about the mini's?

@davbenback
They have the minis for sale now at the website noted above. But nothing new on that front that I know of.

looking forward to seeing the new packaging and book – hopefully a good index also???

Most enjoyable Napoleonic rules I have played in 30+ years

I bought the rule book at Hcon in 2016, then it suddenly dried up. I was discouraged because I liked the concepts. Glad to see it coming back and there's a peninsula guide coming out as well. Would love to see an 1807 guide come out too.

These rules were popular with my group and have a lot of untapped potential. Hope that the 2nd edition expands on things a good bit. Don't care about the minis as I have more 15mm Naps. than I could ever use.

All,
Pre-order for Napoleon version 2 is now up on ciboslittledudes site.

link

Are there a lot of changes from 1st edition? If not I can't justify the $CDN 65 they're asking. Is there a pre-order discount?

Hannibal – According to my communications with the author, the basics of the game are the same (basing, etc.) Some "issues" with previous version of the rules were fixed/tweaked.

As for pre-order discount – none that I am aware of.

Will post again when my copy arrives.

Michael Hopper is in the process of publishing a series of great scenario books. 1805 was printed a few years back in association with Shako II, but the new books are written generically and can be used with many rules systems. 1809 campaign was his first release – 4 books of 18 scenarios each – totalling 72 scenarios. He has scenarios for most campaigns and years from Valmy to Waterloo – and more I understand. Look under Napoleonic scenarios here on TMP for more information on the 1809 books.

All,
I have received my V2 rulebook. With that, I will give my initial thoughts just on the book itself.

Cons
1 – $62 USD for a softcover book is WAY overpriced.
2. Most of the "illustrations" are direct cut and paste from previous version.
3. There is no QRS in the book.
4. The cover font looks absolutely grade school (think cartoon titles).
5. Index is at the back and is a bit "clunky". Needs a table of contents in the front, and an alphabetical index in the back.
6. Light infantry rules could easily be manipulated by the unscrupulous gamer.

Pros
1. There are some nice uniform illustrations.
2. There are some nice maps in fold-outs that could be used in a campaign game.
3. Light infantry can use open formation in battalions.

I have not played a game with this newer version. But overall, I'm disappointed.

Fortunately V1 is still available from the same source as V2.

Your mayhem may vary.

I ordered some minis and the rules and was very please. The service was great. The minis paint up quite nice. Took me an evening to paint and base a Prussian battalion. The rules are well laid out and look just plain fun.