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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Rogerc on July 28, 2023, 10:37:16 AM
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Had another fabulous game using Irregular Wars rules, a bit one sided but that actually confirmed the rules work for me. Write up and lots of pictures on the blog here : https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2023/07/irregular-wars-aar-ambush-at-ford.html
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Great looking game, good to see Irregular Wars being played with 28mm figures, it really looks good.
I’m pretty sure a rear charge is the loss of 2 resolve - so even more impactful (this and flank charge resolve loss only apply if the defending unit is already engaged, and therefore can’t turn to face)
Can I suggest the mini dice holders from Pendraken, these can be added to the back or corner of a movement tray and along with mini dice make tracking wounds on units easier and neater. I’ve not got a photo to hand of them in use unfortunately.
https://www.pendraken.co.uk/7mm-frames-892-c.asp
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Lovely looking game. 8)
The rules look interesting; Can the cards be printed at home, or only bought?
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The cards aren’t essential, they certainly add some flavour to the game though.
The text of the cards is provided in the rules (though not in a method useful for printing) so you can either use dice or standard playing cards to select them.
I did get the cards, and they are very nicely produced and come in a plastic case.
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Great write up, lovely minis and scenery too :)
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The cards aren’t essential, they certainly add some flavour to the game though.
The text of the cards is provided in the rules (though not in a method useful for printing) so you can either use dice or standard playing cards to select them.
I did get the cards, and they are very nicely produced and come in a plastic case.
I see, thank you :)
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peachey I agree with Fred, I did photo copy the card sheets from the rules but they dont cut up into cards too well. The bought pack are lovely though, dont think they are expensive.
Peachey I am tempted by seperate casualty markers to count the resolve but lets see.
Romark, thanks very much.
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I did order the cards, & they are very nice.
They were pricey, especially when you add in postage etc. to get them over the pond,
but I decided to treat myself.
I hope to start my troop recruiting soon (real life has kyboshed any painting recently)
& will look at including holders for small D6s.
It all looks excellent & sounds fun too. Can't wait. :)
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Great AAR! Love the minis and set up. Would love to play this!
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Please could I ask,where did you get the oval wicker shields the cavalry have ?
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James sure we could organise that.
gostgost13 those sheilds are cast on, they only have them for the cavalry. Redoubt figures with head swaps.
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Very nice!
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CHEERS
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Great work Roger. The game looks great and the rules sound interesting.
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Love the battle report!
The Battle of the Yellow Ford is something I want to recreate with my own 10mm project. With forces around 5,000ish each, it's a reasonable start as I move onto larger engagements from the Dutch Revolt and French Wars of Religion.
Probably will take a look at the 1568 Battle of Heiligerlee, as well, given it's also on the smaller size.
Keep this project going! I love it!
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The new basing pictures of the skirmishers posted yesterday on your blog look fantastic. :)
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2023/08/basing-for-elizabethan-ireland.html (https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2023/08/basing-for-elizabethan-ireland.html)
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Re: Ambush at the Ford Elizabethan Ireland AAR
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The new basing pictures of the skirmishers posted yesterday on your blog look fantastic. :)
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2023/08/basing-for-elizabethan-ireland.html
Oh YES! :-*
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Yes, those skirmish bases are good.
As to colour / density of plants - it does rather depend on time of year - but I do like the more green ones.
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Thanks very much, English probably less dense vegitation, for those who havent seen it yet link here
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2023/08/basing-for-elizabethan-ireland.html?sc=1691096600471#c4874348655336444622
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Like that new basing a lot 8)
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Thanks very much.
English pretty much based now so will share that in due course.
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A lovely collection of figures you have - beautifully painted - and a very fine board. Quite enjoyed the AAR on your website. The Nine Years War (Hugh O'Neill's rebellion) and its immediate lead-up offers a lot of scope for wargaming. In the final stage, the Battle of Kinsale, there is even the prospect of Spanish troops to support the Irish. Bravo for recreating a forgotten period for wargaming.
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Cheers Metternich, I am looking at the slightly earlier second Desmond rebellion which also had some small ammount of Spanish and Italian support, but of course the vast majority of troops are interchangable. Would possibly need more Irish shotte and some Irish Pike for later 9 years war.
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