Pikemans lament preparation

[flatpack]

Gents,
In our group of gamers we have one chap that really, really wants to do ECW.
He has the books and the unpainted figures.
I thought we could all join in and start small, so when I heard that Pikemans Lament was coming out, I ordered us a few copies.
Unfortunately our friend doesn't like the rules after reading thro them, as he thinks ECW should be bigger than a skirmish game.
Oh well you can't win them all.
I was inspired by the rules to paint up some of my friends pike to see if it inspired him to go with it.
Watch this space. Maybe one day we will get a game of Pikemans lament ?

[Bloodysword]

They look great.  I played my first game the other night.  The rules are fast and fun.  The officer rules add to the game. 

[zerostate]

From the several years of ECWN&Q I have stockpiled I would suggest that the majority of the action in the ECW was large skirmish. Admittedly several companies/troops per side, but there was a whole lot that was also just one or two companies clashing.

[flatpack]

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From the several years of ECWN&Q I have stockpiled I would suggest that the majority of the action in the ECW was large skirmish. Admittedly several companies/troops per side, but there was a whole lot that was also just one or two companies clashing.

Zerostate, thanks for that info, I'll use it on him and see how far I get.

[flatpack]

Also I like the comment about the rules being fun and fast. When you get together as a group of mates playing a game for a couple of hours, that's all you can ask for.

[Codsticker]

Gents,
In our group of gamers we have one chap that really, really wants to do ECW.
He has the books and the unpainted figures.
I thought we could all join in and start small, so when I heard that Pikemans Lament was coming out, I ordered us a few copies.
Unfortunately our friend doesn't like the rules after reading thro them, as he thinks ECW should be bigger than a skirmish game.

The dude sounds difficult  ...

Too bad- the mechanics of the Rampant/Lament group of games are quite fun and with a bit of modding they could probably scale up to represent larger forces by combining activation rolls, using bases instead of individual figures, etc. If you can get someone else to play some games with you he can observe the rules in action and perhaps he will come around.

[has.been]

Flatpack, when my BIG TIDY finishes I should find my stash of ECW&Q. Previous comment is correct, they do contain information on the smaller end of the fighting. I also should finish my first units for Pikeman's Lament. Then we can add Garry's clubmen, not to mention Vodkafan's troops and (maybe) drag JC into the fun. Worth a try at least.

[vodkafan]

Flatpack, when my BIG TIDY finishes I should find my stash of ECW&Q. Previous comment is correct, they do contain information on the smaller end of the fighting. I also should finish my first units for Pikeman's Lament. Then we can add Garry's clubmen, not to mention Vodkafan's troops and (maybe) drag JC into the fun. Worth a try at least.

My troops are in the pipeline, pikemen are undercoated and musketeers on the way from Renegade ( don't know when they will get here)  Command, Artillery piece and crew courtesy of the extensive has.been spare boxes. Yours are looking great!

[MikeLance]

I use bases containing multiple 15mm minis....12 bases (with 6 pikemen/musketeer's) on each base makes Pikeman's Lament look like much more than just than a skirmish game. One pike unit with two flanking shot is an impressive looking 216 figures (compared with the usual 36 single 28mm figures). But a base of many 15mm figures is still a single base so it all still plays quickly and simply.

[Stuart]

Great work, can you explain the chickens?

[flatpack]

Not really, just added for effect and gave me a reason to paint them, instead of them just sitting in a bag for years, gathering dust.

[DintheDin]

The dude sounds difficult  ...

Too bad- the mechanics of the Rampant/Lament group of games are quite fun and with a bit of modding they could probably scale up to represent larger forces by combining activation rolls, using bases instead of individual figures, etc. If you can get someone else to play some games with you he can observe the rules in action and perhaps he will come around.

I second that! We modded PL to play a pirate game and we had much fun! After mastering a bit the mechanics, you can play a game with two vs two players with about 100 figures from each side and the rules have such a flexibility that allow you play any kind of scenario! ECW is offered for battles of any scale, many skirmishes and minor altercations are recorded involving a small number of troops. The same system is also offered to play easily a mini campaign. Just give it a try!   

[flatpack]

Thanks for the advice on the rules.
I agree, playing it out is always the best way.
Just need to get more figures together now....

[DintheDin]

Thanks for the advice on the rules.
I agree, playing it out is always the best way.
Just need to get more figures together now....

...and the chicken can be used as markers for wavering units  

[flatpack]

Very good.....units turned chicken.