tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post6899577752570331449..comments2024-03-22T10:01:23.989+00:00Comments on Wargaming for Grown-ups: Sumer-y reportTrebianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-37958168670055046552014-07-01T10:20:13.798+01:002014-07-01T10:20:13.798+01:00I agree on the game set-up mechanism in PP rules. ...I agree on the game set-up mechanism in PP rules. Often the most original bits. My main criticism now would be that they're getting a little bit too complicated or long winded for my tastes.<br /><br />Once I have done CoW I'll put up the final version of "To Ur...." so you can give them a go.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-77733857340351025042014-07-01T09:58:19.022+01:002014-07-01T09:58:19.022+01:00...too pick up on your point, the pre and post bat......too pick up on your point, the pre and post battle stuff are the inspired parts of the RFCM system IMOHO.<br /><br />As you can see I have happily used other rules sets and in fact am trialing yet another that shows good promise as a conversion from a current system.<br /><br />.....some rules fit different groups and game/timeslot availability so a mix of rules in the inventory is not a bad idea anyway!<br /><br />Thanks for the blow by blow on your posts - good stuff.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />Happy WHappy Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547534090443253959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-31824262935169888452014-07-01T09:50:10.127+01:002014-07-01T09:50:10.127+01:00Re-reading that last paragraph again I was clearly...Re-reading that last paragraph again I was clearly very annoyed at the time. Nearly a year on I'm in a much better place with my rules based on AMW as you'll see from more recent postings.<br /><br />AMW still works for the late Biblical and the Classical periods without a lot of issues. I've pushed my Assyrians round without too many howlers from the rule set, although that's not to say they won't be modified as I do more games.<br /><br />Thanks for the blog link. Some good stuff there, - although I'm not convinced at using Bloody Barons.<br /><br />Actually , that's unfair. I'm just generally not convinced by Bloody Barons, much as I like RFCM rules.<br />Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-33261252699195103902014-07-01T09:26:10.393+01:002014-07-01T09:26:10.393+01:00HI Trebian,
Thanks for your frank assessment of t...HI Trebian,<br /><br />Thanks for your frank assessment of the AWM.<br /><br />You can find Mike's article here along with a good deal of other stuff I've put together. I've been quite on it but the info being available online is the primary goal of my blog.<br /><br />http://sumer2sargon.blogspot.com.au<br /><br /><br />Kind regards<br /><br />Happy WandererHappy Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547534090443253959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-23786551211896714462013-08-13T09:11:19.015+01:002013-08-13T09:11:19.015+01:00Thanks. I've got that one.
In fact, on check...Thanks. I've got that one. <br /><br />In fact, on checking that edition I find that my long lost SOA 2006 membership card is still inside it....Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-5257181405221037992013-08-12T21:05:58.358+01:002013-08-12T21:05:58.358+01:00I'll save you some time; look forvIssue 244, 2...I'll save you some time; look forvIssue 244, 2006. Title article, "Do Ancients Stop At Qadesh?"<br />See page 37, a fun read if only for the charts.<br /><br />DonBrigadier Dundashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895480319665745589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-30296030551937617502013-08-12T16:58:24.651+01:002013-08-12T16:58:24.651+01:00I don't remember that article at all! Perhaps ...I don't remember that article at all! Perhaps I'll have a look back through some back numbers and see what the author was trying to achieve.<br /><br />Glad you like the troops. I'm really pleased with the overall colour scheme, as I think i've said before!Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-19194931633715645382013-08-12T16:14:51.595+01:002013-08-12T16:14:51.595+01:00Do you remember the article in Slingshot, several ...Do you remember the article in Slingshot, several years ago, that used Peter Pig's "Bloody Barons" as a basis for the combat?<br />The adaptation had several charts with different outcomes. I distinctly remember reference to a certain Zimri Lim.<br /><br />Troops look wonderful, I really like your color palette .<br /><br />Regards,<br />DonBrigadier Dundashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895480319665745589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-3457860552356173212013-08-12T13:28:55.525+01:002013-08-12T13:28:55.525+01:00The rules are good. I use them a lot, but they wor...The rules are good. I use them a lot, but they work best for the Classical Roman/Greek period.<br /><br />There are a lot of army lists nad special rules in the book, and I suspect the author does not have all of the armies. Furthermore I also suspect he hasn't extensively play-tested some of the "chrome" rules that go with each army. The rules for the battle wagons require a roll of a d6, thus:<br /><br />1 - may not move<br />2,3 - may move 12 cm (speed of light infantry)<br />4,5 - move 20cm towards enemy<br />6 - charge enemy at 24cm<br /><br />Trying to use this mechanism to simulate galloping up and throwing javelins then galloping away doesn't really work, funny tho' it all may be.<br /><br />TrebianTrebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-71803759424696977362013-08-12T12:19:11.894+01:002013-08-12T12:19:11.894+01:00Trebian,
This was an interesting battle report fo...Trebian,<br /><br />This was an interesting battle report for several reasons. Firstly, it was great to see your Sumerians on the tabletop and secondly to read your impressions of the rules. I had heard great things about them, but your critique puts those previous comments into perspective.<br /><br />Good luck with the 'surgery'!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.com