tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372382383266967837.post565476031560251024..comments2024-03-21T20:03:46.219+13:00Comments on Natholeon's Empires: Battle on the border, 18 September 1701 One Hour Wargame scenario Natholeonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14359406949497306737noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372382383266967837.post-43675478350301008022015-08-18T00:53:23.330+12:002015-08-18T00:53:23.330+12:00Thanks for the detailed batrep! Inspires my own s...Thanks for the detailed batrep! Inspires my own solo and hosting work. <br /><br />There's a real challenge to working with such a simple set of rules to give them a little more period detail without spoiling the basic design. Still, one very lacking issue I discovered was rules for units contacting units. I had to add a few paragraphs of rules after several playtests with experienced gamers. One designer I know opted the opinion that rules for contact are a make/break point for most rule sets and now I agree.<br /><br />I'm working on 1HW rules for ECW which will be up here:<br />http://ecw40mmproject.blogspot.com/<br />and have finished - for now - my dark ages variant:<br />http://darkages40and25.blogspot.com/<br />I've tried to keep within the spirit of the rules and only use the most simple changes which takes a lot more work than adding lots of rules.<br /><br />Another solo asset I've found is "Programmed Wargames Scenarios" by C.S. Grant. Useful for giving more context to both playtesting as well as testing design concepts. It's handy to have a set of defense orders for a side altho one still has to try and implement the orders for the opposition in a sensible manner.<br /><br />Happy gaming!ECW 40mm Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170190784599775214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372382383266967837.post-15237705376156020552015-08-16T10:18:57.400+12:002015-08-16T10:18:57.400+12:00Cheers Rodger. These One Hour Wargames are enjoyab...Cheers Rodger. These One Hour Wargames are enjoyable little diversions from the painting table!Natholeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359406949497306737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372382383266967837.post-51173805550813650082015-08-16T10:18:05.007+12:002015-08-16T10:18:05.007+12:00Not when it is into the muzzles of the artillery! ...Not when it is into the muzzles of the artillery! Thanks Phil.Natholeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359406949497306737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372382383266967837.post-12841994939800783562015-08-16T09:11:25.968+12:002015-08-16T09:11:25.968+12:00Great report Nate! Looks fantastic!Great report Nate! Looks fantastic!Rodgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447816347472085277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372382383266967837.post-55676491089130109132015-08-15T20:16:25.972+12:002015-08-15T20:16:25.972+12:00Great minis and splendid pictures...not easy to ta...Great minis and splendid pictures...not easy to take a bridge!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372382383266967837.post-85440953193575697302015-08-15T11:16:14.010+12:002015-08-15T11:16:14.010+12:00Hi Claybo, welcome aboard. I was going to play thi...Hi Claybo, welcome aboard. I was going to play this campaign out with tweaked versions of Neil Thomas' Napoleonic Rules, but I actually prefer these. They are fantastic for solo gaming.Natholeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359406949497306737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372382383266967837.post-18019642053527100862015-08-15T10:12:44.185+12:002015-08-15T10:12:44.185+12:00I've recently started using tweaked versions o...I've recently started using tweaked versions of OHW for my own Napoleonic and WWII games. Really simple mechanics and very playable.<br />Really enjoyed your battle report and look forward to the next instalment!Claybohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200780127365602845noreply@blogger.com