tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post6514456953160230149..comments2023-05-19T02:04:36.407-07:00Comments on Soweiter League: The Press of BattleFitz-Badgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-74265196459953324802009-02-14T06:30:00.000-08:002009-02-14T06:30:00.000-08:00YAyy! Table action!Excellent work!YAyy! Table action!<BR/><BR/>Excellent work!MurdocKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693711825249632305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-15531470114516765302009-01-15T04:45:00.000-08:002009-01-15T04:45:00.000-08:00Nice to see your units in action- AllanNice to see your units in action<BR/><BR/>- Allanold-tiddershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055135576841243361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-34401279127062745422009-01-14T19:26:00.000-08:002009-01-14T19:26:00.000-08:00Jeff, some quick thoughts so far:I think it will t...Jeff, some quick thoughts so far:<BR/>I think it will take me a few games to get the hang of the rules (I'm not one who can sit down and learn rules by reading - I need to use them a few times)<BR/>I printed out some of the summary sheets as well as the rules, but I think I also need to make up a page or 2 about the units and tack them up for reference while playing<BR/>I'm not following some aspects of the rules on purpose (as opposed to all the things I missed or did wrong accidentally!); for example, I'm counting all of the figures in a unit for fire and melee purposes, commanders, musicians, standardbearers, the lot, because I'm using pretty small units (as few as 6 minis for cavalry and light infantry and no more than 16 for infantry). I also rolled lower dice for how many minis to leave out of units at the start (1d3 minus 1, if I remember correctly). Some units have fewer than 16 to start with (just didn't have enough minis). I also have not been very strict on the command rules. I'm playing the scenario with both sides "programmed" for the most part. I'm sure I'll use more "house" rules as I go. One of the advantages of solo play - you can play it by ear and have fun.Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-63283703182819480242009-01-14T19:22:00.000-08:002009-01-14T19:22:00.000-08:00I guess I'll have to do an AAR, huh? lolI haven't ...I guess I'll have to do an AAR, huh? lol<BR/>I haven't played any more turns yet, but should be able to finish the game with the long weekend coming up.<BR/><BR/>Jeff, I will let you know how the rules worked out for me.Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-8616806087222817402009-01-14T14:46:00.000-08:002009-01-14T14:46:00.000-08:00AAR hotly anticipated! All the best,CWTAAR hotly anticipated! All the best,<BR/><BR/>CWTCWThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08145880616920091517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-46443712289269798032009-01-14T11:52:00.000-08:002009-01-14T11:52:00.000-08:00Fitz,I will be interested in how you felt the rule...Fitz,<BR/><BR/>I will be interested in how you felt the rules worked when you've finished the battle.<BR/><BR/>Also you are correct. "Casualties" are not necessarily dead or wounded. They represent a lot of factors.<BR/><BR/>Normally after a campaign battle, the casualties are diced for to see if they return.<BR/><BR/>I normally throw 1d6 for each stand lost. For the "winner" of the battle (i.e., whoever holds the ground at battle's end -- even if they otherwise 'lost'), they regain lost elements on a roll of 1-4 and lose them on a 5 or 6 (remember, roll low on 'saves').<BR/><BR/>"Losers" (those who leave the battlefield) get troops back on 1-3; lose them on 4-6. Thus they have a 50% chance of recovering losses while the winners have a 67% chance . . . but sometimes the dice do funny things.<BR/><BR/>And I'll concur about the reading material.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-- JeffBluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595975572873838050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-4343632895200122242009-01-14T05:28:00.000-08:002009-01-14T05:28:00.000-08:00I'm looking forward to the AAR too. You have quite...I'm looking forward to the AAR too. You have quite a reading list, and all quality. Enjoy!A Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834159033854153921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-35411684381113377202009-01-13T12:51:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:51:00.000-08:00The only thing more enjoyable than watching anothe...The only thing more enjoyable than watching another gamer's battle is being personally involved. Can't wait to see the next installment of this campaign. By the way, nice looking troops! You have found a great selection of reading material. Glad to see you have displayed the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Tankards on your site. It was well deserved for your valuable contributions to the Reich Duchy of Beerstein...BillCapt Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-63522479487788845252009-01-13T05:38:00.000-08:002009-01-13T05:38:00.000-08:00Your game looks like a lot of fun, and the recentl...Your game looks like a lot of fun, and the recently arrived book order does too. Enjoy reading Charge especially, It's a gem.<BR/><BR/>Best Regards,<BR/><BR/>StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-72905769940891362152009-01-13T05:14:00.000-08:002009-01-13T05:14:00.000-08:00Hiya Fitz,Nothing like a tabletop full of good loo...Hiya Fitz,<BR/><BR/>Nothing like a tabletop full of good looking miniature troopies to get the ol' creative juices flowing! Those were some excellent reading choices from OMM, by the way. Resist the urge to devour them in one sitting, and savor each page. I envy your opportunity to read "Charge" for the first time. Enjoy!<BR/><BR/>Yours,<BR/><BR/>MartinMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440393996804815125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-13025296925475727202009-01-13T05:10:00.000-08:002009-01-13T05:10:00.000-08:00An inspiring start, and a very nice selection of i...An inspiring start, and a very nice selection of items from On Military Matters. I'm quite the fan of their service.Snickering Corpseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207827630539622815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678665317925941629.post-30305822789860281762009-01-12T23:32:00.000-08:002009-01-12T23:32:00.000-08:00Exciting! Looking forward for the full AAR.Cheers,...Exciting! Looking forward for the full AAR.<BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Jean-Louisabdul666https://www.blogger.com/profile/16172686098173637906noreply@blogger.com