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Title: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: alastair on 16 August 2016, 11:44:15 PM
My copy of Congo arrived from Northstar Miniatures the other day (very promptly too!) and although I haven't had a chance to play a game yet I've posted some thoughts on my blog...

http://wargaminggallimaufry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/congo.html (http://wargaminggallimaufry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/congo.html). 

The short version is that they look really good and look as though they'll be great fun to play!

Now, off to the loft to try and find my Darkest Africa figures....


Alastair
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: Conquistador on 17 August 2016, 01:59:56 AM
Are there any factors that would denigrate using 15/18mm figures or smaller in the game?
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: loki on 17 August 2016, 05:26:06 AM
Are there any factors that would denigrate using 15/18mm figures or smaller in the game?
Unfortunately yes, there are not the correct minis for the native forces.
I had the book and wanted to play it with Blue Moon minis, but there are no minis for the native forces with muskets or bows  :'( and only to play with a white man or arab list was no option.
Otherwise the rules are great, what a pity  :(

 
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: FifteensAway on 17 August 2016, 07:56:15 AM
You do know Irregular make an extensive range of colonial native figures and they can match with Blue Moon, right?  And there must be others.  I'm sure you could make it work if you wanted to.  But I would say that, wouldn't I?  Of course, I am making it work, too, so I say again you can do it.  I'm just not targeting that set of rules.

So, go for it in 15/18 mm if you want to.
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: alastair on 17 August 2016, 07:59:11 AM
Apart from any issues about sourcing figures, the rules are very clear that although their preference is 28mm, you could easily use another scale such as 15mm.  That's what I did with their Muskets & Tomahawks rules.
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: Marine0846 on 17 August 2016, 04:17:41 PM
Excellent review of the rules.
I must say that the rule book has a nice look about it.
Look forward to some battle reports.
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: AWu on 18 August 2016, 12:19:37 PM
Do scenarios are presented in the book or only on those loose Gazette format?
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: Ivan DBA on 18 August 2016, 01:12:06 PM
There are 8 scenarios.  All are in the Bulletins, which are tucked inside the cover of the book when you buy it.
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: wulfgar22 on 18 August 2016, 06:48:44 PM
That said, I think it would be pretty easy to adapt the existing adventures or even make up your own.
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: mweaver on 26 August 2016, 01:10:33 AM
Thanks for the review, alastair.  I have picked up a copy and I agree it is very pretty.  I admit I am a sucker for pretty wargames rulebooks. 

-Michael
Title: Re: Congo...first thoughts...
Post by: alastair on 26 August 2016, 05:20:06 PM
As several people have pointed out, there are actually 8 scenarios in the book, not 4.  They were cunningly hidden on the other side of the Scenario sheets and I failed to spot this!!   :)