"About Napoleonic Rules - 'Shadow of the Eagles'" Topic

"Some of you may be aware that I have been developing a Napoleonic version of my Post of Honour SYW rules. I felt it was time to give these rules their own distinct title. I had one or two ideas of my own, but I also appealed on the Google group for suggestions:…"
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Amicalement
Armand

Armand, thank you for flagging this up on TMP. Anyone interested in checking out the rules and commenting on them is recommended to go to the 'Groups.io' group rather than the Google Group, as I will be shutting down the latter in due course.

Another set of Napoleonic rules? My aim with 'Shadow of the Eagles' is to offer simplicity and brevity whilst retaining the required period flavour.

A votre service mon ami!. (smile)

Amicalement
Armand

Keith

Your comment on Blog~ since I also don't use these much, so I'll answer here, and for benefit of your followers feel free to crosspost:

"Keith Flint said…
I understand your reluctance to have your email out there, but in this particular case I don't think there's much to worry about. I'm afraid that making your email available is pretty much what Google groups is about, and I can't seem to configure the group to work in any other way. If someone with more knowledge can tell me there is an alternative I am all ears."

IOGroups is about as 'safe' as it can get.

1- No advertising, trackers or creepers following logged on members;
2- don't use original personal email (I don't) but create a new anonymous profile (give fake ph numbers so theres no tracking by THAT-G company);
3- don't use multi-corporate emails either- yes its a 'mail-list' as they used to be considered, but just logging onto the group site and reading messages saves a ton of agro !if you have many groups to join.

Me, I personally never liked masses of irrelevant 'me toos', 'thanks…', 'for sales' etc. that came from hobby groups, where I used to reside on Yahew(failed) for 20+ odd years. Always read on line and if necessary replied there. Doesn't clutter or confuse ones email mailbox/ PC/ account.

-4 IOG is a breeze, security good, functionally smooth and clean, has a one man ownership who is in contact with his member/ subscribers (paid enhancements are available) and use a real Group name but cryptic email name and you're about as safe in your own bed.

As I have my own groups and follow on others, I've just signed on to see your rules,
regards
davew +nEw zEalanD+

Thanks very much for that information Dave. I hope it may encourage more people to join.

Keith.

This is just to let people know that the project is still on-going. Version 4 of the rules is available for download now, completely free:

groups.io/g/eagles-shadow

The rules are in the Files section. You will need to register.

Comments on the rules via the group are much appreciated.

A SYW version ('Post of Honour') can be found on my website for Honours of War:

honoursofwar.com

Registration is required, but the rules are once again free.

Thanks for your interest.

Keith Flint

I can announce that Partizan Press have agreed to publish these rules later in the year. We are hoping for a publication date around Christmas.

So if anyone would like to join the effort to make the rules better, please join the play-test group:

groups.io/g/eagles-shadow

Thanks!

Keith Flint

Congrats Keith!
dw

Version 9 now available for free download. Comments appreciated.

groups.io/g/eagles-shadow

Keith Flint.

Again, congrats Keith. Looking forward to publication etc. and much success with it.

Love to share a beer/ wine and chat all nite over the esoteric nature of the hobby ! Unfortunately you'll have to leave your cozy haven in the Cotswolds and come to C-19less New Zealand first!

regards
≠≠davew≠≠

Cheers Dave. Some time in NZ would suit me down to the ground. Maybe the rest of my life.

Keef44 – Or is it really Flint0-44….?

Certainly, the Shadow has landed….
;-)
many thanks and regards,
##davew##

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IS that Capitaine Flint?

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cheers

I cannot seem to find groups.io/g/eagles-shadow, I am assuming you have changed its name?

Keith signalled his intention to close the group once the rules were under publishers control.
He must have done it.
I believe his blog remains active.
~davew

Thanks, that makes sense.

Hes at --
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and rulebook web site -- shadowoftheeagles.com

cheers

Any decent review around?

So probably not

An initial reaction can be found here:

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thnaks, but as you said, it is just an initial reaction and no decent review

Well *johannes* you seem to expect an awful lot from them.
He covers the entire subject well, quoting many of the mechanisms; albeit based on a stand-alone 'experiment'. The comments give a bit more detail as well.

The rules are not for rabid, dog eat dog competitions, nor even I'd say, competitive individuals of a certain type. You should expect to play 'the period' not look for loopholes.

The disruptive effects often experienced of massive movements and all powerful dominant batteries are not here. Attritional decline and need to employ some tactics (and a reserve) are required. A 1-1 firefight is likely to wear down both parties to nullity, and that was confusing at first.

Overall Keiths captured a view of the era and actions, and given a number of educational disciplines (organisation) and structure to what comes across as chaotic in other rules.

Whilst I assisted with supporting 'evidence' I had no influence on the rules themselves. They are good for mature, period knowledgeable gamers and will be an excellent introduction to those newcomers wanting a 'gentle' entry to the period.

On a scale of 1-5, if one wants to know; I'd given them 2.5 for difficulty; 4.5 for playability; 4 for learning. Those sick of 'mainstream' rules may find them refreshing.

If there is a failing it is the lack of descriptions of illustrations in a liberally illustrated book. But that is an editorial issue, not authorship.

Regards davew