"Rules recommendation please" Topic
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nnascati  | 06 Aug 2021 11:03 a.m. PST |
All,
I'm building up forces at a reasonable pace. I've added civilians, supply wagons etc., to the combat elements. My problem is rules. I have Fistful of Lead (Horse and Musket), Pikemans Lament, and Flashing Steel. I am playing primarily solo. I prefer small skirmishes with some rpg elements to them, up to slightly larger actions. Which of the rules above best fits my needs? |
 Extra Crispy  | 06 Aug 2021 12:42 p.m. PST |
Drop a line to mark@scalecreep.com I have a set for Border Reivers that might suit you. |
| Onomarchos | 06 Aug 2021 12:52 p.m. PST |
I really like playing Pikeman's Lament. Mark |
| nnascati | 06 Aug 2021 1:34 p.m. PST |
Problem with Pikemans Lament is the size of the forces. |
| takeda333 | 06 Aug 2021 4:17 p.m. PST |
Pikemens Lament, and you can game with multiple commands at any command size. Planning a November game with 243pts of Swedes……and slot of players. PL rules make a nice toolbox set if you decide to house rule anything. But beware tinkering there are many subtle things that are there for a reason. Good luck! |
| IUsedToBeSomeone | 07 Aug 2021 9:44 a.m. PST |
Something like File Leader or Once upon a time in the West Country might suit the level of games you are looking at? Mike |
| Steamingdave2 | 08 Aug 2021 10:36 a.m. PST |
Pikeman's Lament is fine for that size of game, although the ECW purists hate it. For bigger games " For King and Parliament" is quite good, grid based and playing card driven, so not to everyone's taste but a good game for a dozen or so units a side in my opinion. |
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