tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post3585978497454772604..comments2024-03-27T20:12:05.513-04:00Comments on SOUND OFFICERS CALL!: Neil Thomas: Simplicity in Practice PART II Fighting Retreat at El PerezDisgruntled Fusilierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-81417592298389322962016-12-01T12:55:31.026-05:002016-12-01T12:55:31.026-05:00Thank you sir! These are my Old Glory and GHQ 10m...Thank you sir! These are my Old Glory and GHQ 10mm guys. Im going to start doing all my Naps in 10mm from now on.<br /><br />So the SIP rules by Neil Thomas dont have formations, everyone is just perpetually in line. I had to put the french in columns to get them through the terrain. Think of it like a house rule. That "rock paper scissors" aspect of napoleonic gaming isnt there but you really have to plan your attacks in terms of supports and what resources you can bring to bear that make your attack effective. I really enjoyed them!Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-63653235891947144742016-12-01T11:55:48.367-05:002016-12-01T11:55:48.367-05:00Your minis and layout are fantastic! I not recall ...Your minis and layout are fantastic! I not recall seeing these guys before, they're gorgeous! On the rules, you write that they don't differentiate formations. Can you describe how that manifests a bit more?Retrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453452754260568196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-52583881711265645072016-11-30T19:47:49.927-05:002016-11-30T19:47:49.927-05:00I thought he gave some great points as to why he p...I thought he gave some great points as to why he picked the mechanisms he did. The rules worked well but I think if you're playing with someone else, you'll have to cover a few things first prior to setting off (terrain, flanks, etc).<br /><br />Wow thanks, Darren. I'll let you know how the quest goes for the grass! :) Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-40354050730300433642016-11-30T19:03:36.357-05:002016-11-30T19:03:36.357-05:00Reading the article now - really interesting set o...Reading the article now - really interesting set of rules there. He's right - complexity doesn't necessarily mean realism - some great points.<br /><br />Also, I think 'Home Depot' in the US does the artificial grass samples that I found - at least I found this link for the larger pieces...so I'm sure they do samples. It looks exactly like the smaller pieces I got. If no luck, I can send you some.<br /><br />http://www.homedepot.com/b/Playsets-Recreation-Parks-Playsets-Playhouses-Park-Furnishings-Artificial-Grass/N-5yc1vZc5pq<br />Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-74122185789121273162016-11-30T13:07:00.556-05:002016-11-30T13:07:00.556-05:00Cheers Darren. This was a big one, too. French h...Cheers Darren. This was a big one, too. French had 21 Battalions, 5 batteries of artillery. The Brits had a similar number including allies. Both had full complements of cavalry and it gave a very satisfying and enjoyable game. As you like to say, it's also "infinitely hackable!" Enjoy!Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-28429121713056961822016-11-30T13:05:25.581-05:002016-11-30T13:05:25.581-05:00Some initial confusion that you appear to have cle...Some initial confusion that you appear to have cleared up :) I had no idea that you TALLIED the dice rolls. I assumed you tallied hits and thought to myself "well this certainly favors the defense doesn't it" Well done sir and thank you.<br /><br />If you look on the AMW group, the fan produced variant simply has "more modifiers" like including a general officer within 10cms of the melee and a couple others. I didn't try it yet but he also has some period modifications.Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-91061538530147359062016-11-30T07:48:47.869-05:002016-11-30T07:48:47.869-05:00These do sound really good and great commentary. I...These do sound really good and great commentary. I'm ordering a copy of the magazine. I agree, they sound perfect for large battles.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-72091748634133380222016-11-30T02:56:11.985-05:002016-11-30T02:56:11.985-05:00How did you find the melee system worked out? It s...How did you find the melee system worked out? It seems to be that if a unit has a mere one factor advantage then it's chances of winning are very high indeed, and that flank and rear attacks are very much under-rated. I've tried fiddling with the way melees are resolved, but haven't got anything firm in mind yet.Kaptain Koboldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-76368896063440388392016-11-30T02:56:03.709-05:002016-11-30T02:56:03.709-05:00How did you find the melee system worked out? It s...How did you find the melee system worked out? It seems to be that if a unit has a mere one factor advantage then it's chances of winning are very high indeed, and that flank and rear attacks are very much under-rated. I've tried fiddling with the way melees are resolved, but haven't got anything firm in mind yet.Kaptain Koboldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com