Shields & Blades

This rule set is a squad-level scale using side move / countermove system. The rule set has opportunity fire (with both standing and moving fire). Since these rules are not skirmish level, the shield facing and facing of the castings is not a problem.
– Shields & Blades

Designer

Eric Wood

Status

In Print

Contents

Available online (webpage)

Scale

1:15 thus 1 casting represents 15 men. 1' = 120 yards, 1" = 10 yards. Time frame is 1 minute. 2 fire phases. Infantry unit has 180 men; cavalry has 90 riders and 90 horses. Minute walk moves 1’ (12”).
– Shields & Blades

Basing

Infantry base is 3/4" x 3/4". Assume each infantryman wants 4' front x 7' back. Fits 15 castings with 5 along the front and 3 ranks deep.
– Shields & Blades

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