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Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: Wilgut Spleens on April 16, 2024, 02:23:06 PM
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With the release of Ruckus imminent in Wargames Illustrated 437 I thought I should write a blog concerning it's origins and development
https://wilgut.blogspot.com/2024/04/heres-ruckus.html
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Absolutely brilliant Mike 8)
I'm really pleased for you and for the set of rules as i know how bloomin' hard you and others have worked on them!
Plus they're Late Med. based so that's always a bonus! :)
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Thanks Darrol, it's been quite a journey!
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Really looking forward to picking up the rules ln print,next month.
Are there any plans for a Ruckus "Deluxe" edition in the future?
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yes indeed! I am not sure when but Wi have confirmed it....and Deluxe already exists! Ruckus has evolved in the other direction from Billhooks in that Billhooks was expanded to become deluxe wheres Ruckus had to be edited down to its current shape and size. Ruckus deluxe wont be called that and it won't have the same format as Billhooks.
Thee is also a "back burner " plan for English Civil Ruckus...
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Great stuff Mike.
I’ve read it and like it. Am going to try to have a go.
Are WI going to sell printed card decks, as per Billhooks?
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Mike mentions in the blog post about there being cards and counters so I’m guessing they’ll be handled by WI like the Billhooks ones.
Steve
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Great stuff Mike.
I’ve read it and like it. Am going to try to have a go.
Are WI going to sell printed card decks, as per Billhooks?
Thats excellent news! I thought you would...yes, cards, counters and figures-not that you will nedd any of those!
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Can't wait for it and now knowing that there's already something planned for adding Reisläufer and Landsknechte makes me all 8)
Also, if your daughter really puts the Librarian into her retinue then that's some really beardy gaming and i highly approve :D
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I'm looking forward to playing this at Richards :)
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Thank you all for your kind remarks, I hope you like my game
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may be an odd question, will this be a book free with mag or the rules are just in the mag itself? I assume the latter, but thought I'd check.
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I think it’s a free booklet with the magazine. I’m sure WI did a very quick preview video on YouTube just before Salute.
Steve
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It’s a free booklet with the magazine.
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Usually I get the pdf version (storage space is a bit premium here, with my miniatures stuff and my girl's knitting and crochet stuff... ;)) but I think I'll hit up the FLGS and pick up a physical copy of this issue. Rules kinda read different on paper than on a screen.
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It is indeed a free 32 page booklet with magazine 437
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I think it’s a free booklet with the magazine. I’m sure WI did a very quick preview video on YouTube just before Salute.
Steve
It’s a free booklet with the magazine.
thanks, it will be nicer. when is it out? I'll need to make a trip to pick one up...
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I think Northstar said they are expecting it in next week.
Steve
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Next Friday I think, although it may be a bit earlier, the physical version certainly smells better!
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Oh wow amazing news! Congrats on the hard work!
I've put in the preorder for the magazine just now, definitely looking forward to seeing the rules! :D
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Really looking forward to this. I've been tempted by the WoR for ages, but I've never been able to find the time to paint a new period. 12 figures a side! now I've no excuse.
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Really looking forward to this. I've been tempted by the WoR for ages, but I've never been able to find the time to paint a new period. 12 figures a side! now I've no excuse.
That is my evil plan mwa hahahahahahahaahaahaaaahhaaaa! (etc)
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That is my evil plan mwa hahahahahahahaahaahaaaahhaaaa! (etc)
lol lol
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Our post office closed down last week, I'd had two wargame magazines from them for over six years. I've now subscribed to have WI delivered quarterly...
hope they don't bugger up next month's magazine!
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Our post office closed down last week, I'd had two wargame magazines from them for over six years. I've now subscribed to have WI delivered quarterly...
hope they don't bugger up next month's magazine!
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Same happened to me Harry so I subscribe to WI and WSS and even with a really crap Postie we had for a while they seemed to come through in good order so hopefully you won't get a problem.
I'm already heavily invested in the Barons War but if it's only a dozen figures per side then I may be persuaded, perhaps, possibly, maybe. . . . .
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WI magazine's just fell through the letterbox. The rulebook's a tad special, can't wait to get started.
In my 'umble opinion His Nibs, should now be Baron Spleens!
:-*
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does that mean it's in the wild then?
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WI magazine's just fell through the letterbox. The rulebook's a tad special, can't wait to get started.
In my 'umble opinion His Nibs, should now be Baron Spleens!
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Thank you! I hope you enjoy it here is a link to the Ruckus FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/227891339822507
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does that mean it's in the wild then?
Looks like it, of course, being the author it's my job to be the last one to find out
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I just downloaded the digital rulebook. I must admit, I am not English and know virtually nothing about the War of the Roses, but this looks great! I've got a couple friends who are passionate about the history of the period so they're on-board. Already planning some pub brawls with billhooks.
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Brilliant! You really dont need to know anything about WotR to enjoy Ruckus, you dont even need to use historical figures if you dont have them. Ruckus is based in WotR because it kind of follow Billhooks and because it was easiest as I had the figures, you can make it what you like!
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Brilliant! You really dont need to know anything about WotR to enjoy Ruckus, you dont even need to use historical figures if you dont have them. Ruckus is based in WotR because it kind of follow Billhooks and because it was easiest as I had the figures, you can make it what you like!
Well the good news is that, of my two friends I've just recruited, one has his PhD and is employed as a military historian. Like, for the actual military. The other has his Masters in military history and has a shelf full of books on the War of the Roses, which is one of his favourite periods. So I"m sure they'll be able to give me a few pointers.
And 12 miniatures a side is a very low barrier to entry. My military historian friend has never wargamed before and is onboard.
I'm just getting back into the hobby after a long absence and am gonna have to get to work making some suitable terrain: hedgerows and muck and whatnot.
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Excellent! I hope you enjoy it! If you do Facebook come and join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/227891339822507
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Excellent! I hope you enjoy it! If you do Facebook come and join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/227891339822507
Already joined!
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I'll definitely have to pick up a copy of this.
How specific is it to the WotR?
I'm more of an early 100YW gamer, so can it be used for the chainmail period?
I'm guessing it probably can. And fantasy too?
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And 12 miniatures a side is a very low barrier to entry. My military historian friend has never wargamed before and is onboard.
Oh yeah, both your mates and you could share a single Perry War of the Roses infantry box and still have 4 minis spare ;)
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Oh yeah, both your mates and you could share a single Perry War of the Roses infantry box and still have 4 minis spare ;)
I was looking at this box. It'll make 36 troops, some combination of archers and billmen, and 4 armoured command. The rules call for 9 retainers and 3 heros per retinue. I'm thinking the WR1 infantry box along with the WR50 foot knights box would be the most economical. Enough spare troops to recruit a couple more players eventually too.
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The postman brought my copy yesterday. Excellent stuff (that will in no way distract me from finishing painting my Burgundian mob for Billhooks...). Hearty congratulations on what looks like a fun and cleverly thought-out set of rules.
Just downloaded the cards, QRS, skills list &c from the WI website. There's a wealth of good things to explore.
I think, though, that the Divers Alarums card fronts have been posted twice, once under its own name, and a second time instead of the Cunning Plan card fronts. Also I can't find the list of Traits anywhere. Am I missing something obvious? Thought it was worth mentioning this.
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I think, though, that the Divers Alarums card fronts have been posted twice, once under its own name, and a second time instead of the Cunning Plan card fronts. Also I can't find the list of Traits anywhere. Am I missing something obvious? Thought it was worth mentioning this.
Thank you , excellent spot, I will let them know and it will probably be changed tomorrow!
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I was looking at this box. It'll make 36 troops, some combination of archers and billmen, and 4 armoured command. The rules call for 9 retainers and 3 heros per retinue. I'm thinking the WR1 infantry box along with the WR50 foot knights box would be the most economical. Enough spare troops to recruit a couple more players eventually too.
The two kits also kitbash really well together (I think the Perry bros have pics of this on their store page, too). I've built some minis from both kits and they are a joy to play around with. Big thumbs up from me for both :)
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I'll definitely have to pick up a copy of this.
How specific is it to the WotR?
I'm more of an early 100YW gamer, so can it be used for the chainmail period?
I'm guessing it probably can. And fantasy too?
It can be used quite easily to play any medieval, period I think , with a little adjustment. I have written a HYW supplement complete with scenarios, special rules, new Retainer profiles, new mercenaries etc.We are playing a campaign with it now and it seems to work well, it will, no doubt be released at some time in the future.The future of Ruckus really does depend on how well it is recieved
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It can be used quite easily to play any medieval period I think , with a little adjustment. I have written a HYW supplement complete with scenarios, special rules, new Retainer profiles, new mercenaries etc.We atre playing a campain with it now and it seesm to work well, it will, no doubt be released at some time in the future.The future of Ruckus really does depend on how well it is recieved
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Just had chance for an in depth perusal, it's great! I reckon with a smidge of imagination you could go from the Age of Heroes, the Sons of Odin, right up to the Crusades, no problem.
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Thank you! I think you are right, there are plans and quite a lot has been written...
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..its in the shops!
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Congrats mate, savour it, and ignore the inevitable haters lol
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Picked up a copy today.
Looks eminently adaptable, reckon you could even do a fantasy version.
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thank you, that is one of the plans with low level hedge magic. It has been used to do a LotR scenario, using peasanst as goblins and BWS played a zombie invasion game using it
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If only I could find a copy in the Netherlands
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If only I could find a copy in the Netherlands
Also basically impossible to find physically here in Canada. I'm not even sure I can get a physical subscription here without it being prohibitively expensive, so I went ahead and got a digital subscription, which gets you a PDF copy of the game. I prefer physical copies of rules, but this one is short and easy to print. As a bonus, I get access to every single back-issue of Wargames Illustrated.
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I have 3 copies of the mag & rules, winging their way to West Oz, hopefully here this week. Also 3D printing buildings more approprite to the period even if their origin is Fantasy (Dark Realms Forge Briarwood). We may even have a 4th player keen in our little group at the club.
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Maybe it's just me being blind as a mole, but I can't find the traits. Is it still a work in progress and not yet on the site?
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I've just been looking for the same thing. There's a skills download, but I couldn't see the traits.
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The problem with condensing a fully written game of over 60 pages into 32 pages is that some things have to be left out. I do think the Traits were accidentally left out tho, one too many cuts in the editing room.
I have been reassured that they will appear on the website “soon”
In truth, 60 pages of close written text actually translates into about 140 pages as rule book after you add pictures, explanations, and examples.
Another thing that is missing is the number of Skills each Hero may have, so here it is
Character Generation in the One-Off game
In a One-Off game, Heroes may take one skill per level of Prowess-these are randomly allocated before the game. Captains, may choose to take skills from any of the groups, one of which must be a Leadership skill and may only choose to take one archery skill.
A Captain of Archers may choose to take only Shooting skills. They must take at least one Archery skill.
A Captain of Mercenaries may choose to take only Shooting skills but does not have to take any.
Skills are chosen randomly using a deck of cards or at the players mutual agreement may be allocated to characters to build a specific character.
Individual Skills for characters should be drawn and the profile sheet for each filled out before the game. To randomly chooses skills use a deck of cards! Take one card for each point of prowess ie 3 for a Captain, 2 for a Squire.
Skills in Ruckus are unique to each character. Players pick the cards for their Captain first then lay these cards to one side before picking the cards for each of the Squires being sure to lay the “picked “cards to one side to ensure that skills are not replicated in the Retinue.
Players may reject a total of three cards. Draw all the cards for Captain and the two squires then reject the unwanted ones and replace them by drawing new cards as above
Players can of course design character profiles to fit what is known of historical characters, fictional heroes, or home-grown Heroes!
I hope this helps…
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Thanks for the reply. Does the peasants Three's a Crowd trait provide 3 reduced ability figures instead of 1 retainer figure?
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short answer...no!
All will be revealed... soon
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short answer...no!
All will be revealed... soon
Looking forward to it :)