tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post6310501604571911804..comments2024-03-28T10:01:24.648+00:00Comments on Battlefields and Warriors: Party like it’s .... 1862Normhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-41983128733814751772020-08-05T11:20:29.053+00:002020-08-05T11:20:29.053+00:00Thanks Keith, the ‘six a side’ type game does fall...Thanks Keith, the ‘six a side’ type game does fall under the Neil Thomas and Teaser type scenarios that just make it easier to get games to the table.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-60863324415740743532020-08-05T07:41:28.277+00:002020-08-05T07:41:28.277+00:00Nice report and lovely looking figures. I can defi...Nice report and lovely looking figures. I can definitely see the attraction of a simple, small scale action of this type - at least there is room to manoeuvre on this table!rrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316317334203888350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-39838432993716677532020-08-01T04:17:05.046+00:002020-08-01T04:17:05.046+00:00Thanks David, being able to do a game certainly do...Thanks David, being able to do a game certainly does give the motivation to get more regiments done. I have seen a scenario I fancy that needs another two regiments per side, so that seems a reasonable stretch.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-61308457757839009862020-07-31T21:39:57.290+00:002020-07-31T21:39:57.290+00:00Grand to see you finish the one true period and sc...Grand to see you finish the one true period and scale project! You should add to.it while the hot flush of completion is still around!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-92031263996104992462020-07-30T21:37:58.020+00:002020-07-30T21:37:58.020+00:00thanks Iain, the zouaves gave me a taster of napol...thanks Iain, the zouaves gave me a taster of napoleonics! (Well almost :-) ) Worth the work though and now they will be my posh unit for the Union. And thank you for the support that you give to the blog.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-39535221254705335212020-07-30T21:26:25.158+00:002020-07-30T21:26:25.158+00:00Lovely looking zouaves! They'd probably be the...Lovely looking zouaves! They'd probably be the only reason I would do ACW but as there will be Perry plastic 2nd empire French and Prussian maybe I'll paint them as the real thing and not imitators! So a big game with 28mm figures, great fun! I like your longer posts but understand they're a lot of work, whatever, I'll read it!<br />Best Iain caveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-73466266996407166132020-07-30T13:00:13.993+00:002020-07-30T13:00:13.993+00:00Thanks Aaron.Thanks Aaron.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-34875811525768534742020-07-30T11:57:38.798+00:002020-07-30T11:57:38.798+00:00Very nice, Norm!Very nice, Norm!Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-19333473286844810072020-07-28T11:47:10.255+00:002020-07-28T11:47:10.255+00:00Thanks Tony, I fully expect the Zouaves to be subj...Thanks Tony, I fully expect the Zouaves to be subject to plenty of ‘outings’ now. The box set is a great purchase for anyone starting out (or even wanting reinforcements!).Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-85678256135180001042020-07-28T08:51:05.278+00:002020-07-28T08:51:05.278+00:00Very nicely painted units on that table, well done...Very nicely painted units on that table, well done on completing the box set. The Zouaves look stunning, understandable that they didn't want to dirty their uniforms too much.Tony Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03046365128769273868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-15807218099975996992020-07-24T19:14:41.514+00:002020-07-24T19:14:41.514+00:00Thanks Stew, getting this far is certainly a motiv...Thanks Stew, getting this far is certainly a motivator to getting a few more units done.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-66578791874519693632020-07-24T18:54:16.312+00:002020-07-24T18:54:16.312+00:00Big congratulations on getting the box set all pai...Big congratulations on getting the box set all painted up! Just a few more units and your pocket ACW will be complete as well. <br />Having a game is the perfect way to celebrate, putting all that goodness on the table is a rewarding sight. 😀Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340930167419307092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-55158771499226589122020-07-24T14:15:04.958+00:002020-07-24T14:15:04.958+00:00Thanks Dean, The post if nothing else will cheer t...Thanks Dean, The post if nothing else will cheer those who fancy putting some 28’s into action in a smaller space. I am really enjoying your Gallic warriors.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-83469208923029758542020-07-24T13:55:42.616+00:002020-07-24T13:55:42.616+00:00Excellent figures in a wonderful setting and game,...Excellent figures in a wonderful setting and game, Norm. It's great to see this project to fruition. The table size is also very interesting.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-3806738865418304742020-07-24T12:11:08.780+00:002020-07-24T12:11:08.780+00:00Yes, I was pleased by the table size working, it c...Yes, I was pleased by the table size working, it could easily have taken more units. The infantry units have a 6” (150mm) frontage.<br /><br />The set is very good and I am surprised that they haven’t done one for the Wars of Roses period, as they have all the units and a couple of medieval buildings in plastic with the wattle fencing - they probably will, once I have bought and painted all mine :-) but since that might be another 5 years, it matters not :-)Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-47391321528623364102020-07-24T11:12:38.237+00:002020-07-24T11:12:38.237+00:00Five years? Not bad going then Norm :) They all lo...Five years? Not bad going then Norm :) They all look splendid, I have long thought that set is a very good deal and have come close to ordering one several times but managed to resist. That's my kind of game there, surprised it was only a 4 x 3.5 table, it looks bigger.'Lee.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02728400013024811279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-37344227012824986422020-07-24T08:48:30.251+00:002020-07-24T08:48:30.251+00:00Thanks Phil, it was nice to reach the point of hav...Thanks Phil, it was nice to reach the point of having enough units to be able to do an official Perry scenario from the rulebook. It seems to provide a good basis for tweaking with more units and extra terrain and even for moving to other periods.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-81112865388138267212020-07-24T08:31:47.050+00:002020-07-24T08:31:47.050+00:00Thanks, everything sat on a 4’ x 3 ½’ space and pl...Thanks, everything sat on a 4’ x 3 ½’ space and played through in around 90 minutes, which is a sweet spot for many a gamer.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-72234955477795920392020-07-24T08:30:39.213+00:002020-07-24T08:30:39.213+00:00Thanks Phil, the rules sit at the sort of Neil Tho...Thanks Phil, the rules sit at the sort of Neil Thomas level, which is something I know we both appreciate ..... Now for some Wars of the Roses :-)Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-89236965863764167972020-07-24T06:47:13.763+00:002020-07-24T06:47:13.763+00:00Great looking game Norm and a nice little scenario...Great looking game Norm and a nice little scenario. Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-12429024898629988722020-07-24T06:39:24.298+00:002020-07-24T06:39:24.298+00:00Congratulations on completing the battle box, a mo...Congratulations on completing the battle box, a most enjoyable report too. I had always wondered how the included rules played, they seem a fine basic set to play about with.Phil Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-73993697101999553572020-07-24T06:17:27.051+00:002020-07-24T06:17:27.051+00:00A great looking little game, wonderful units...eve...A great looking little game, wonderful units...even if Zouaves have to train before they are up to the situation!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-21215194176196964912020-07-24T04:36:14.599+00:002020-07-24T04:36:14.599+00:00Thanks Steve, I also have some Peter Pig 15mm ACW ...Thanks Steve, I also have some Peter Pig 15mm ACW on painting sticks, but pushed the 28's because they have simply been too long in the painting queue and they do look splendid. I have never understood why the Perry's don't sell the rules on their site, even for just a token couple of pounds.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-86013326384668994492020-07-23T23:11:22.663+00:002020-07-23T23:11:22.663+00:00Great little action, Norm! You must know the rule...Great little action, Norm! You must know the rules by now- the nicest painted units always perform the worst on the table. It's a standard thing in my games :)<br /><br />I've tried to get my hands on the Firepower rules but can never find them on Ebay or anywhere else on the net. I dont game 28mm so I'll never actually but them.<br /><br />I'm on a real ACW kick of late so these guys were great to see. Much enjoyed battle report, sir!Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-78335632116586871912020-07-23T21:04:37.854+00:002020-07-23T21:04:37.854+00:00I know where he's coming from and have been th...I know where he's coming from and have been thinking whether I should go shorter as per this AAR, which is just as effective as a long one for most games. It would save me time and the reader too. Less is more?Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.com