tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post5853402845415723336..comments2023-09-11T08:26:12.004-07:00Comments on BlackHawkHet: First Game of Napoleonics with Neil Thomas' One Hour WargamesJust Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-60888769930806095682017-09-06T12:28:27.516-07:002017-09-06T12:28:27.516-07:00Nice batrep - would've made it easier to under...Nice batrep - would've made it easier to understand if the modifications were at the beginning, somehow I missed that.<br /><br />I see that Line Infantry get D6 x2 casualties in melee - that "seems" very high for this game's mechanics, and all the melee factors are +2 or -2, so is that a typo?<br /><br />I like the card sequence you use, and have used it myself. The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't allow a series of units to be planned and moved together - altho these plans didn't always succeed, they did sometimes, so I like having the option for that. I've been using a dice-off sequence, with the winner being permitted to act with one unit per each dice spot he wins by, so 6-3 allows the winner to act with 3 units.<br /><br />My main problem with using the units as "brigades" is that the infantry range of 12" means that the infantry stand is not even a regiment, it is more like a few companies. To get the proper scaling, a brigade unit would have a range of just a few inches. Since it bugged me, I worked along those lines for my ACW corps level rules.<br /><br />I did a summary of missing rules that are essential to smooth play. It helps adapt the rules for each period, for me, if the rules use consistent mechanics for these:<br />http://ecw40mmproject.blogspot.com/2017/05/whats-missing-in-one-hour-wargames-rules.html<br /><br />This was my take on them, with some essential and optional rules added:<br />http://ecw40mmproject.blogspot.com/2016/04/neil-thomas-one-hour-wargames-horse.html<br /><br />I'll be interested to reading the next accounts!ECW 40mm Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170190784599775214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-21545191133657774112016-06-13T19:54:33.716-07:002016-06-13T19:54:33.716-07:00Dang it, I'd actually seen that one! I guess ...Dang it, I'd actually seen that one! I guess I just wasn't paying attention to the fact it was One Hour Wargames, despite the fact you put the book cover as the first picture ;)<br /><br />I just finished the write-up for our second Napoleonic game, should be able to post it tomorrow evening.<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack<br />Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-66050773435762328432016-06-11T15:34:15.660-07:002016-06-11T15:34:15.660-07:00Here is the blog post of Dad Vs daughter from late...Here is the blog post of Dad Vs daughter from late 2014:<br /><br />http://shaun-wargaming-minis.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/ancient-game-with-8-yo-daughter-and-one.html<br />Shaun Travershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691522858410783769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-35325746637390896162016-06-11T15:04:21.353-07:002016-06-11T15:04:21.353-07:00The game was a blast and we've played a couple...The game was a blast and we've played a couple more now, really enjoying these rules for Napoleonics and looking at them for other periods.<br /><br />I'd love to see the Ancients batreps with your daughter, particularly given she treated you bad! ;)<br /><br />V/R,<br />JackJust Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-54259965376844362172016-06-10T03:28:56.283-07:002016-06-10T03:28:56.283-07:00Wow - Napoleonics. Even if it not with the figure...Wow - Napoleonics. Even if it not with the figures you wanted to use, you have managed to get a game (and I see in another post you have got another game in!) after all these years. I have no idea how Napoleonics plays out but will need to give it a go one day as I won some figure last year.<br /><br />I have only played OHW with my daughter about 18 months ago (ancients). She and I had loads of fun, particularly her as she won and then proceeded to gloat! We keep meaning to play again but never seem to quite get there.Shaun Travershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691522858410783769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-66159116321710168922016-06-05T06:42:48.568-07:002016-06-05T06:42:48.568-07:00Yeah man. I'm sure it's not for everyone,...Yeah man. I'm sure it's not for everyone, but the concept works, particularly if you're willing to put in another ten minutes to add a few things to make it more suitable to your own taste.<br /><br />You know, you play games, AND you have a blog. So you could actually be posting batreps, too. Unlike those barbarians, Blue-John and Rod ;)<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack<br />Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-61172957703533367532016-06-05T06:39:54.072-07:002016-06-05T06:39:54.072-07:00Thank you, it's my pleasure, welcome to the bl...Thank you, it's my pleasure, welcome to the blog.<br /><br />V/R,<br />JackJust Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-69063279985642104682016-06-04T22:15:21.608-07:002016-06-04T22:15:21.608-07:00Thanks for sharing :)
Your comment on brigades of...Thanks for sharing :)<br /><br />Your comment on brigades of skirmishers kinda keys in on a core aspect of the system: Sure, taken in isolation thats silly but in aggregate, the end result works and "feels" like it fits. Can't ask for more than that :)Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873440251698488032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-64393094888659863322016-06-04T14:11:25.845-07:002016-06-04T14:11:25.845-07:00Nice report, interesting comments, thanks for post...Nice report, interesting comments, thanks for posting.JWHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637785437909299947noreply@blogger.com