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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Yarkshire Gamer on January 08, 2020, 02:36:39 PM
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https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2020/01/italian-wars-campaigning.html (https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2020/01/italian-wars-campaigning.html)
Hi all,
One of the topics of discussion on the Twitters when I did my review of the Furioso rule set was options for running a Campaign in the period.
To be honest it's perfect Campaigning territory, individual Condottieri fighting each other, for honour, power and standing, being hired and fired by the powerful City States involved, with lots of Machiavellian intrigue, what's not to like !
I found a set of Campaign rules from a Company called Real Time Wargames (new to me) and took a punt. They look ideal so I've had an in-depth look at them and done some videos as well.
Stand by for Incoming Campaign updates.
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
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Very excited to see that you're going to do more vids.
funnily enough I had just popped over to your blog as I took my first sip of Matcha.
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Ooh I've had my eye on those rules. I'll nip over to your blog and take a look
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There's always "Pike & Plunder" for the post 1495 period - https://www.vexillia.com/common/shop_books.html
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There's always "Pike & Plunder" for the post 1495 period - https://www.vexillia.com/common/shop_books.html
I wasn't aware of them unfortunately and as I have been looking for a Campaign System for a while they are pretty well hidden !
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
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I wasn't aware of them unfortunately and as I have been looking for a Campaign System for a while they are pretty well hidden!
Pike & Plunder is listed 4th in a search for "Italian Wars" on Wargame Vault - https://www.wargamevault.com/browse.php?keywords=Italian+wars
They also have had their own web site since 2007 - https://pikeandplunder.vexillia.com/
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Pike & Plunder is listed 4th in a search for "Italian Wars" on Wargame Vault - https://www.wargamevault.com/browse.php?keywords=Italian+wars
They also have had their own web site since 2007 - https://pikeandplunder.vexillia.com/
Thanks, I also know the author. But I didn't find them, if I did I would have reviewed them, I didn't, this is a review of the set I found.
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
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Very interesting. I will definitely be following this tread, as I have wanted to tryout a campaign myself for quite some time.
Are you familiar with Foundry’s Condottiere Dogs of War game? The rules for wargaming are somewhat old-school and quite difficult to handle, as they require singlebased miniatures or a lot of bookkeeping, as soldiers can be both killed, panicked or dazed from combat. The campaign system on the other hand is great.
Cheers
Erik
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Hi Erik,
Is that the Frank Chadwick set ? It was one I have looked for in the past when I was searching for rules, but it has very mixed reviews so never bothered. Is it worth searching for ?
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
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It is the Chadwick set. The tactical rules are adequate, but the campaign rules are quite good. It’s worth having if you are interested in the period.
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I agree with Richbliss. The book is also very nice with lots of pictures and a joy to browse. Even though I dont play the game the book is often out from the bookcase just because needed some light read.
Cheers
Erik
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I use them for the Von Trinkenessen Chronicles, but there again I don't take things too seriously.
They would have benefited from a decent edit and more proof reading o_o .
However my sons' love the fate deck and always like to zap dad just as I'm about to make my masterstroke..... :D
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Yarkshire gamer,
I loved the unit by unit shots you did on YouTube.
Is there any chance that you might post up a series of unit by unit pics here please? One at a time would do :)
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Yarkshire gamer,
I loved the unit by unit shots you did on YouTube.
Is there any chance that you might post up a series of unit by unit pics here please? One at a time would do :)
I'll try and remember here is the first one
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Swiss Pike Block from the Canton of Lucerne, 28mm plastic and metal Perry Miniatures, hand painted flags
https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-italian-wars-project-is-go.html (https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-italian-wars-project-is-go.html)
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Beauties :-* :-* :-*
Keep 'em coming :)
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Beauties :-* :-* :-*
Keep 'em coming :)
I second that!
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https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2018/07/crossbows-for-italian-wars.html (https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2018/07/crossbows-for-italian-wars.html)
Unit 2 of the Italian Wars Collection #28mm #crossbow #swiss #perryminiatures
#wargaming #warmongers #tabletopwargaming #tabletopgaming #paintingminiatures
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https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2018/07/crossbows-for-italian-wars.html (https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2018/07/crossbows-for-italian-wars.html)
Unit 2 of the Italian Wars Collection #28mm #crossbow #swiss #perryminiatures
#wargaming #warmongers #tabletopwargaming #tabletopgaming #paintingminiatures
Yet another great looking unit!! :-*
I'm really glad I suggested this as I wanted to see more from the vid and I'm certainly not disappointed 8)
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There's a load more to come ! At least 30 lol
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There's a load more to come ! At least 30 lol
All the better. The 'early' Italian Wars if of great interest to me so I won't tire of seeing your units :)
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Unit 3 of the #28mm #italianwars review, 1st unit of Heavy Cavalry with the colours of the Warrior Pope #juliusII plastic #perryminiatures
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It's great fun being able to customise each individual Gendarme, isn't it? Keep up the great work!
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Really lovely brushwork mate :-* :-* :-*
It's great fun being able to customise each individual Gendarme, isn't it? Keep up the great work!
Talking of which, I hope you don't mind me asking, what manufacturers did you use for the 'crests' on the helms?
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Really lovely brushwork mate :-* :-* :-*
Talking of which, I hope you don't mind me asking, what manufacturers did you use for the 'crests' on the helms?
Hi, everything seen comes from the plastic Mounted Men at Arms Perry Miniatures box set, I did remodel some horse plumes onto the heads of the men.
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
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Hi, everything seen comes from the plastic Mounted Men at Arms Perry Miniatures box set, I did remodel some horse plumes onto the heads of the men.
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
Thanks. I should have actually known that as I've got three or four boxes sitting waiting to be built lol
Keep posting!
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Unit 4 of the Italian Wars Project review, this time it's a unit of 28mm Men at Arms in the colours of the Borgia family from the Plastic Perry Miniatures box set as the last unit.
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Superb stuff yet again! :-* :-* :-*
I love your basing too, is that flock or sand mixed with PVA (the green bits)?
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My basing is straight out of the 1980s lol the green stuff is Basetex which is sold by colour party paints, it's a secret mix of paint and sand, used it since time began. Can't change cause all my stuff is based that way.
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
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My basing is straight out of the 1980s lol the green stuff is Basetex which is sold by colour party paints, it's a secret mix of paint and sand, used it since time began. Can't change cause all my stuff is based that way.
I like it and I don't think it looks old fashioned at all mate. 8)
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Great work - your cavalry are particularly impressive.
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A beautifully executed project 8)
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Unit 5 of the #italianwars Army review, today is a unit of #28mm #Papal Shot, all from #Perryminiatures some plastic, some metal, some head swaps.
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Lovely!!! :-* :-* :-*
The Papal Crossed Keys insignia is spot on- really delicate work!! 8)
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Unit 6 of the #italianwars Project review. This time it's a unit of #italian Men at Arms with the colours of the Condottiero Micheletto Attendolo. Figures from #wargamesfoundry @wargamesfoundry #28mm
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More excellence :-* :-* :-*
Those Foundry sculpts haven't dated.
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Unit 7 of the #italianwars Army review, today we have another unit of #28mm #wargamesfoundry Men at Arms this time from the Orsini family.
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Little beauties :-* :-* :-*
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Unit 8 of the #Italian Wars Project review, my personal favourite. A #28mm Pike Block from the Papal States bearing the flags of Pope Julius II, The Warrior Pope. #perryminiatures
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Once again- really beautiful stuff matey :-* :-* :-*
Keep firing that inspiration in our direction! :)
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Unit 9 of the #italianwars Army review, today it's a unit of Polearm #swiss from the Canton of Uri. #28mm #perryminiatures
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Always great to see the Swiss take to the field....
More excellence :-* :-* :-*
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Brilliant Ken, love the Swiss and of course the Gendarmes.
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Unit 10 of the #italianwars Army review continues with a Command Base and unit of Italian Men at Arms of the Italian Condottiero Federico da Montefeltro
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Excellent Ken :-* :-* :-*
You've really got an eye for detail- the finer parts of heraldic display.
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Unit 11 of the #italianwars Army Review, today is a #28mm #Perryminiatures #Italian Sword and Shield unit in the colours of the Papal States and flags of Julius II plus a Command Base
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They're a bit good- as usual matey :-* :-* :-*!
It will be interesting to see how you tackle the 'spearmen' problem when you get to it. It's going to be the same problem that confronts me post Partizan this year.
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I picked up some plastic Perrys last week end while I was in Chester, a Agincourt French Infantry and the usual Mercenary Box Set from WOTR, I've got lots of the metal Italian heads and shields kicking around so let's see what happens when Dr Frankenstein pulls the switch !
Regards Ken
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I picked up some plastic Perrys last week end while I was in Chester, a Agincourt French Infantry and the usual Mercenary Box Set from WOTR, I've got lots of the metal Italian heads and shields kicking around so let's see what happens when Dr Frankenstein pulls the switch !
Regards Ken
http://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.co.uk (http://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.co.uk)
Post the pics up when you're happy with them mate. 8)
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How are your Italians doing in your games? We had our first go at Furioso Tuesday and I must admit that my -2 initiative units did very little and ran away the moment my army took a few hits. With many units at minus on initiative and no hard hitters the Italians must be hard-pressed in a game.
I think I'll give the Spaniards a closer look next game. Very good on firepower and decent on combat.
Cheers
Erik
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Unit 12 of the #Italianwars Army review, today is another unit of #28mm @WargamesFoundry Men at Arms with flags from the Papal States
#wargaming #warmongers #tabletopgaming #paintingminiatures https://t.co/ZIMmhxCxOd
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How are your Italians doing in your games? We had our first go at Furioso Tuesday and I must admit that my -2 initiative units did very little and ran away the moment my army took a few hits. With many units at minus on initiative and no hard hitters the Italians must be hard-pressed in a game.
I think I'll give the Spaniards a closer look next game. Very good on firepower and decent on combat.
Cheers
Erik
Hi Erik,
Who are your Italians fighting against would be the first question. They are not a straight forward army to use well, you certainly need a lot more of them, especially Heavy Cavalry if fighting the French, at least twice as many units to get a good game.
Try using them with allies or add in more Mercenary Units, Poor Initiative (unless you roll badly and end up minus) can be an advantage as you get to move after everyone else has.
Regards Ken
Http://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.co.uk (http://Http://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.co.uk)
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That cavalry command unit is simply breathtaking. Bravo.
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That cavalry command unit is simply breathtaking. Bravo.
Yep I agree 100%.
Sinply superb :-* :-* :-*
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Unit 13 of the #Italianwars Project review, a #28mm Pike Block, a bit different as these are TAG figures. Flags are #Borgia family.
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I like the TAG mini's. Nice crisp castings too.
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Unit 14 of the #Italian Wars Project review, today we have my first Unit of Stradiots, 12 figs from #perryminiatures armed with bow.
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I love the brushwork on those those Stadiots :-* :-* :-*
I must love the sculpts too as I own about 30 odd that have thus far seen black undercoat :-[
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The Stradiots are excellent too. The painting on your army goes from strength to strength. Bravo.
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Unit 15 of the #Italianwars Army review and today is another unit of Italian Men at Arms, figures from @WargamesFoundry
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Lovely :-*
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Splendid work Ken :-* :-* :-*
I still love those Foundry Mounted Men at Arms- ageless 8)
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Unit 16 of the #Italianwars Army review, today we have some Mounted Crossbow, #28mm plastic figures (with a few metal) from #perryminiatures
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Oh very nice. Good to see the metal crossbowmen in there too, not just the plastics - they're really nice sculpts.
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Lovely work Ken :-* :-* :-*
The metal and plastic miniatures melt into one another 8)
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Unit 17 of the #Italianwars Army review, this Sunday is a unit of #28mm #perryminiatures Italian "Light" #Cavalry.
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Absolutely lovely work!
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I'm still loving this thread :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Friday is time for Unit 18 of the #Italianwars Army review, today is a unit of #28mm #perryminiatures Stradiots armed with lance.
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Ahhhhhh..... that's better, my weekly fix :)
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Great to see a Stradiot unit. Well done.
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Love those Stradiots Ken.
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They're very nice indeed... 8)
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A global pandemic will not stop the #Italianwars Army review 😁, here's Unit 19 #28mm #Papal Guard, figures by TAG, uniform a bit modern but I don't care #rebel 😂
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They are supurb mate
Doe she the hashtags help for people searching images?
Cheers
Matt
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They are supurb mate
Doe she the hashtags help for people searching images?
Cheers
Matt
Hi Matt, not sure if they work on here, I have been a bit lazy and just cut and pasted my Twitter post.
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
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Here is unit 20 of the #Italianwars Project Review this lot a a unit of #28mm Independent Crossbow, figures a mix of metal and plastic #perryminiatures
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Excellent, i think I've said it before but I like the style of basing and the colours of the earth.
It gives the miniatures a grittier feel :-* :-* :-*
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Very, very nice Ken