Spanish Tercios

[chema1986]

I am thinking these will make some great spanish miltia units for my 1672 games

Hi mate, for 1672 militia, I'd use, apart from some TYW miniatures like these from 1898 miniatures, some Warlord ECW clubmen, and Warfare Miniatures "Rebels", Imho...

Cheers!

[Lord Raglan]

Cheers Jose, that's helpful to know.

Gareth

[Curassier]

For planning purposes in advance does anyone have any suggestions as to how to represent the Tercios for this era on the tabletop? (Ideally without dozens and dozens of figures per battalion.) Also what rules might be best ?
Curassier

[Atheling]

For planning purposes in advance does anyone have any suggestions as to how to represent the Tercios for this era on the tabletop? (Ideally without dozens and dozens of figures per battalion.) Also what rules might be best ?
Curassier

Ha! I was about to ask the very same question!!

What rules would best represent the battles of the TYW with a leaning towards a large number of miniatures in a 'unit'?

I know about Tercios but I've leaned that it has Impetus size bases which I would rather avoid if possible.

[Lord Raglan]

An ECW set of rules would be my best suggestion, but I don't see how you can get away from large groups of miniatures in a pike block

[Atheling]

An ECW set of rules would be my best suggestion, but I don't see how you can get away from large groups of miniatures in a pike block

That's precisely what I want- large groups of miniatures

[Lord Raglan]

In that case, these rule sets would be my recommendation for big battle games:

Pike and Shotte (Warlord Games)
The Kingdom is Ours (Bicorne Miniatures)
To Fight Another Foe (Caliver Books)

Gareth

[Atheling]

In that case, these rule sets would be my recommendation for big battle games:

Pike and Shotte (Warlord Games)
The Kingdom is Ours (Bicorne Miniatures)
To Fight Another Foe (Caliver Books)

Gareth

Gareth,

Do you think This Kingdom is Ours wins over Pike and Shotte?

I imagine it being less generic would have a better period feel? (Having not read the book I have no idea)

[Antonio J Carrasco]

Have you checked Twilight of the Divine Right? It is specifically designed for the TYW period.

[Atheling]

Have you checked Twilight of the Divine Right? It is specifically designed for the TYW period.

Thanks Antonio 

Actually, this is the first that I have heard of the rule set. Do you happen to know who the publisher is please?

[Lord Raglan]

Gareth,

Do you think This Kingdom is Ours wins over Pike and Shotte?

I imagine it being less generic would have a better period feel? (Having not read the book I have no idea)

I like the way in which The Kingdom is Ours tracks unit status and handles the pike and shotte formations, its a quick play set but you do need to purchase the unit trackers separately. The trackers then sit at the back of your units, negating the requirement for any paperwork. 

[Lord Raglan]

Actually, this is the first that I have heard of the rule set. Do you happen to know who the publisher is please?

Caliver Books sell them buddy

[Atheling]

Caliver Books sell them buddy

i managed to order a copy of This Kingdom is Ours for £6!! Bargain.....

[Lord Raglan]

It's worth a pop at that price any day

[Atheling]

It's worth a pop at that price any day

Yeah, I was quite lucky- found one on evilbay. Literally the fist one I clicked on. Free postage in the UK too.

Bet there's a catch