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Title: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: The_Wisecrack on April 19, 2009, 05:08:47 PM

yes yes yes there was, it was about trying to simulate realistic warfare skirmishes.
with hints for rules to do with realistic reaction under fire and command rules that were simply amazing.

for anyone who is usually a "buy for the freebees and pretty pics" guy/gal seriously sit and have a read of this.

it really opened my eyes
and with the appropriately timed free 20mm mini's (American gi's) i can start my develpmont of my new rules i wanted to create.
ironicly enough almost identicaly themed to this article.

anyone else like it or am i just rambling.

the name of the article was

Skirmish Envelope
Photo Feature
Some thoughts, points for debate and a sample scenario for running skirmish wargames.
 

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: Mr.J on April 19, 2009, 05:32:36 PM

I thought it was really good too. I'm not much of a gamer, mainly as I don't have anyone to game with, but I thought those rules sounded very well thought out and useable.

I also think the figures aren't too bad considering they're 20mm plastics!

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: myincubliss on April 19, 2009, 05:46:28 PM

I will admit I bought it just for the freebies (same with W:S&S), but that article caught my eye and actually got read start to finish (as opposed to just looking at the pretty pictures and flicking through as I usually do...)

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: Mad Carew Snr on April 19, 2009, 06:02:37 PM

I like WI very much - great pics and great modelling guides for folk who are inept, like me - I don't actually read alot of it but what I have read has been pretty good!

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: Cory on April 19, 2009, 07:21:06 PM

Wisecrack, what is the number of that issue, I'm intrigued and may order a copy.

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: The_Wisecrack on April 19, 2009, 08:56:23 PM

it is the most recent one

http://www.wargamesillustrated.net/shop.asp

at the bottom.
i would now if i were you, its gonna be a hot issue.

and i can't wait for next months with its 40 pages extra content free!
i'm going to make a start on my rules for the free figures today.
i looked on the valiant website and the germans look nothing as impressive in pose quality.

dissapointing.
TW

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: Mr.J on April 19, 2009, 09:56:06 PM

I really do like Wargames Illustrating and I've grown up with it as my dad is an avid gamer. Often I just look at the pretty pictures!

The re-launch sounds good but having read the blog at the front of the mag it seems like half the new pages are going to be on flames of war, which doesn't really float my boat, although it's understandable considering who's taken over the mag. But I suppose there's always the other half.

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: The_Wisecrack on April 19, 2009, 11:26:11 PM

EXACTLT!  ;D ;D

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: Lowtardog on April 20, 2009, 12:59:59 AM

If you want the free figures wisecrack PM me your address and I will pop them in the post, I will never use them

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: Col.Stone on April 20, 2009, 01:37:59 AM

i felt a bit inspired now and went to buy the issue.. i hope it's that good  ;)

Title: Re: brilliant article in Wargames illustrated
Post by: leadfool on April 20, 2009, 05:55:21 AM

It is not here in the states yet.