tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post7299020525806050569..comments2024-03-27T20:12:05.513-04:00Comments on SOUND OFFICERS CALL!: The Christmas Offensive: ASPERN-ESSLING!Disgruntled Fusilierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-64475125000098091202019-12-24T13:52:33.665-05:002019-12-24T13:52:33.665-05:00Ill bet that was quite a spectacle!Ill bet that was quite a spectacle!Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-87808767489984554382019-12-24T09:18:37.986-05:002019-12-24T09:18:37.986-05:00Great looking game, and interesting rules comments...Great looking game, and interesting rules comments. We did Aspern-Essling back in 2009, with several playtests preceding it. It always gives a hard fought game, but a French victory (draw. really) is very difficult to achieve... as it should be. <br /><br />We used 25's and a 6 x 18 foot table, though! :-)Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-61731544612944824052019-12-23T18:19:04.568-05:002019-12-23T18:19:04.568-05:00I think that should be possible. The units in EAQ...I think that should be possible. The units in EAQB are so big that it should be possible. If you can figure out a SYW hack also id be eternally grateful :)Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-36665363505916820762019-12-23T13:45:53.614-05:002019-12-23T13:45:53.614-05:00Sounds great - and it suits my lack of Napoleonic ...Sounds great - and it suits my lack of Napoleonic expertise I think to handle command via the rules mechanisms ...and I'm thinking of a hack for Nine Years War and Marlburian perhaps hmmmmm....Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-26070835218251941832019-12-23T09:41:46.445-05:002019-12-23T09:41:46.445-05:00Cheers,Darren. They handled the size remarkably w...Cheers,Darren. They handled the size remarkably well. The sequence of play worked out well but it will take some getting used to. Once you get the hang of it, the game really starts moving! I personally think you will like these. My group is very discerning when it comes to Naps rules and they enjoyed these very much i think. You should play them and soon! Also remember the Commands and Colors scenarios port over seamlessly.Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-79786987002652468672019-12-23T08:14:53.855-05:002019-12-23T08:14:53.855-05:00What a game guys. Absolutely superb.
I never reali...What a game guys. Absolutely superb.<br />I never realised that Norm's rules could handle this epic scope and size of game.<br />I must try these for a group game.<br />The narrative really moves along with the time slots .<br />Great stuff.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-17666209752760086522019-12-22T13:41:33.307-05:002019-12-22T13:41:33.307-05:00Good stuff - my voice is hoarse from shouting caus...Good stuff - my voice is hoarse from shouting caustic comments at The Corsican Ogre yesterday. Despite two attempts, Steve managed to not roll for him to get killed, sparing many lives in future campaigns.<br /><br />Figs looked great, Jack, rules worked well, Norm [I insisted Steve make a list of questions for you] and are a solid Beta. The Squad Leader like turn sequence took a bit of learning but we eventually understood what its purpose was and attempted to use it to good effect. <br /><br />At the end of the day it was the spirit of the common Austrian Soldier who carried the day forward for the cause of stability in Europe. The Imperial Family and indeed all Vienna will be celebrating an especially joyful Christmastide this year!ECW 40mm Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170190784599775214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-15276703254625189112019-12-22T10:26:09.489-05:002019-12-22T10:26:09.489-05:00Jonathan, id be less than honest if I didnt let yo...Jonathan, id be less than honest if I didnt let you know there were MANY references to the Munsters and Adams family yesterday!<br /> <br />In EAQB units that take a single hit must take a disorder and retreat 1 hex. However units cannot interpenetrate and so a unit who has a blocked retreat path must instead take a Heavy Casualty marker. Propping up a unit in a vital position seems to me to be plausible course of action albeit costly.<br /><br />I love these rules and my group seemed to like them very much. I like sequence of play that highlights the actions of the various combat arms and that you can set up and plan devastating attacks once you understand the sequence of play better. IE force infantry i to squares, and pound them with infantry attacks afterwards. Also these rules have a great way to force you to keep fresh reserves with the heavy casualty / disorder interaction with command tests. I love the rules as you can tell and plan on playing more in the new year. <br /><br />Also it's worth mentioning that CCN scenarios will port over almost perfectly.Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-55150929169638443422019-12-22T08:39:59.421-05:002019-12-22T08:39:59.421-05:00Superbly staged battle, Steve! Enjoyable photos a...Superbly staged battle, Steve! Enjoyable photos and description of all of the action. One can pack a lot of 10s on a 6' x 4' foot table. It sure looked like a fun game.<br /><br />On Norm's rules, it is really interesting that a unit can be forced to hold a position as long as its retreat path is blocked. I need to think about that for a bit. Perhaps Norm is thinking that a unit having close support can have reinforcements fed into the fight and prevent the defender from taking a retreat? I have not read these rules yet but ought to give them a look.<br /><br />Thanks for the effort in producing such a detailed battle account. They are a lot of work but worth it. <br /><br />By the way, the building DOES look like the Munster'mansion.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-78501498552350740642019-12-22T06:20:34.400-05:002019-12-22T06:20:34.400-05:00Thanks for commenting Phil! It was a huge, desper...Thanks for commenting Phil! It was a huge, desperate fight with the action eventually covering the whole table!Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-29901090531468286482019-12-22T06:19:32.928-05:002019-12-22T06:19:32.928-05:00Thank you Norm, and thanks for your help in planni...Thank you Norm, and thanks for your help in planning this battle. At times i felt bad constantly asking you questions about but as i feared, i did not have time to playtest the scenario! I wanted it to be a memorable and epic experience for the players.<br /><br />I remember being very happy finishing my Eckmuhl game a few years ago and this experience was equally satisfying especially given the exciting narrative that was produced.<br /><br />To me one of the key issues is TIME! There never seems to be enough of it. If i wouldnt have sent out invitations weeks in advance, theres no way i could have got all these guys over to play for an entire day. Myself included. No one has any time to spare and at most we can normally game for up to 4 hours and so im looking at games that give a good feel, good narrative, and plausible results in a shorter timeframe. Your rules all do that very nicely (to be fair about yesterday Aspern Essling was a huge battle and we spent much time relearning rules, rereading, and if im honest, snacking and talking!)<br /><br />Im very much looking forward to your Christmas post and will be reading it, coffee in hand!<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words about the blog, Norm. If ive been a source of motivation for even a single gamer or hobbyist at some point, then all of this has been worth it.Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-35080193307228393252019-12-22T06:07:45.210-05:002019-12-22T06:07:45.210-05:00Thanks, Jack, it was a blast. Once the guys got t...Thanks, Jack, it was a blast. Once the guys got the hang of the rules they wereaking more aggressive decisions and putting well thought out attacks into motion. <br />Im really of the mindset with my gaming that i want simpler amd easy to play games, and games that are simple to digest (like EAQB) but hars to master are the sweet spot. Im hoping to play lots more simple games like this in 2020. Thanks for all your support of the blog.<br /><br />Glad you noticed your boys marching into glory! BTW i used every austrian soldier and gun and horse i had yesterday lol!<br /><br />Im thinking hard about where to go next. Im not sure what to focus on in 2020 or what i want my priorities to be. Post on that coming up!Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-40132777899861782842019-12-22T03:00:19.393-05:002019-12-22T03:00:19.393-05:00Apic, bloody and superb, what a splendid game...We...Apic, bloody and superb, what a splendid game...Well, except fot Bellegarde, but splendid!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-3159342198281864332019-12-22T01:03:38.132-05:002019-12-22T01:03:38.132-05:00Steve, a wonderful AAR with a lovely table and I r...Steve, a wonderful AAR with a lovely table and I really admire your 10mm armies. Thanks for highlighting the Eagles at Quatre Bras rules. They are still somewhat in their 2015 (I can't believe that!) beta status, so I will make an effort this year to work on them. I know what I want them to do, but they are not always intuitive at the moment.<br /><br />Anyway, they gave a lovely game and I know how much time and effort you put into getting this game on, including painting and the great write-up, so thank you.<br /><br />Your comment (and Jack's) about wanting to get some balance back between gaming fun and what we might generally call rule complexity is something that I have been increasingly feeling and I am guessing from the number of bloggers who have been making references to Featherstone, Grant and Neil Thomas, that there is a growing sentiment of wanting easier / fun gaming hours.<br /><br />I will be doing a Christmas Day post which includes a fair bit of deliberation on this very point, as it becoming increasing central to a direction that I want to move my hobby towards.<br /><br />Your blog always has a great sense hobby energy, enthusiasm and motivation and 2019 has been no exception, with me eagerly awaiting the next post - thanks for all the time that you put into sharing and energising others. Norm. Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194255716971534690.post-7986332414448919642019-12-21T23:34:48.262-05:002019-12-21T23:34:48.262-05:00Steve,
Wow man, that was truly a saga. Great loo...Steve,<br /><br />Wow man, that was truly a saga. Great looking fight, and looked to be a helluva lot of fun. And somebody did an amazing job painting some of those Austrian flags! ;)<br /><br />I'm with ya man, simple is where it's at. I was just discussing the same thing regarding my slipping into IABSM for my support to the Firestorm Ponyri games; I'm ready to get back to simple, and smaller, too. At least for awhile.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you get up to next.<br /><br />V/R,<br />JackJust Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.com