And the weather is forecast to be cold and damp, good indoor wargaming weather!
Having had time and opportunity this week to test each of the variations that I have been considering, I now understand why they worked for some purposes previously and why they aren't working for what I want to do now. Essentially, giving each of the 3 stands in a unit the same fighting power and endurance as a single unit in the Square Brigadier, increases the average longevity of the units while still leaving a small possibility of a quick collapse or a heroic stand, all of which seems to mesh well with the history I read. Unfortunately, with some 40 or 50 units in play, it also tends to make the game both longer and less exciting for a solo player.
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| The first attack is struggling and the last Confederate brigade is late to arrive but the game is playing more quickly and feels a bit edgier. |
I played through 2 more turns today and will finish the game on Saturday then set up something for Sunday. (Yup, dog shows are making a comeback!! Yay!)
Hope you have an enjoyable and useful session.
ReplyDeleteIt was, and with a close finish.
DeleteRegardless of rules problems that is one great looking table!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I kept at least 1 set of 20mm/1/72nd armies. It was either ACW or Boer War, the figures voted and well, majority ruled.
DeleteFantastic looking game as always. I think my head exploded when i read "40 or 50 units"! Not even sure I own that many units across multiple periods total!
ReplyDeleteIf it helps, the first couple of units were painted in 1980 and about 1/2 the figures were painted by a group of local wargamers in the 70's/80's and I inherited the collection about a decade ago.
Delete40/50 units is a LOT! I aspire to do half that many in 28s for my ACW collection before I shuffle off.
ReplyDeleteWell, in my defence, they are only 1/72nd (my equivalent to 10 or 15mm these days ) painted simply, 1/2 of them were painted by others and passed on to me, and the first 6 of 'my' units were painted 40 years ago! I just wish there weren't still a few hundred waiting in the cupboard, my table may need to be extended again.
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