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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: Happy Wanderer on February 19, 2021, 12:52:58 AM

Title: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 6*** 04APR21
Post by: Happy Wanderer on February 19, 2021, 12:52:58 AM
Gents,

I've cobbled together some thoughts on campaigning and utilising an ingenious narrative campaign method tweaked for purpose.

Our campaign is set in the Seven Years War based around the 1759 French offensive in Western Germany.

The initial post describes the campaign, with the follow on post kicking off the campaign and with the first battle having been fought.

We find this a most useful campaign method for running and organising games for structured scenario play based on real forces in theatre. Really the only thing missing is a map and cunning map moves all of which can require a burden on campaign organisers that often result in campaigns fizzling out.

I trust they'll be some useful ideas in there.

Cheers

Happy Wanderer

Ps - I know there are no sexy 'lead pics' in this post but I thought ideas for the use of such might still be a useful post for people to check out :)

https://agrabbagofgames.wordpress.com/2021/02/16/campaigning/ (https://agrabbagofgames.wordpress.com/2021/02/16/campaigning/)

(https://agrabbagofgames.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/screen-shot-2021-02-16-at-11.07.32-pm.jpeg)
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - easy and finish-able!
Post by: Emir of Askaristan on February 19, 2021, 06:54:53 AM
Interesting .....a worthy post and well worth a close look.
Cheers!
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - easy and finish-able!
Post by: Terryb on February 19, 2021, 08:03:43 AM
Really like this idea. Thanks for sharing. Superb blog by the way.
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - easy and finish-able!
Post by: Silent Invader on February 19, 2021, 10:12:38 AM
I’m using the same ‘Snakes and Ladders’ system for my own ECW campaign.

It’s a really enjoyable system.

I’m presently painting minis for battle 2.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=116169.390 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=116169.390)
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - easy and finish-able!
Post by: vtsaogames on February 19, 2021, 01:00:26 PM
I'd like to know more about your cards; how many in the deck, what kinds, etc.
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - easy and finish-able!
Post by: Happy Wanderer on February 20, 2021, 12:39:46 AM
Thanks for your comments guys.

Vincent, you can download all the cards on the HoW forum where my article is posted.

Look under the campaign track for the link.

http://honoursofwar.com/thread/888/honours-war-simple-campaign-system?page=1&scrollTo=9203

@ Silent Invader

Your ECW campaign looks very cool. For an opposed campaign the injection of cards adds a nice ‘bluff’ element to the S&L method.

Cheers

Happy Wanderer

Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - easy and finish-able!
Post by: Silent Invader on February 20, 2021, 04:24:11 AM
I’ll be following to see how you get on. I’m a big fan of cards for bluffing etc so that’s a really nice addition for multi player campaigns.  8)
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - easy and finish-able!
Post by: vtsaogames on February 20, 2021, 11:56:12 AM
Thanks for your comments guys.

Vincent, you can download all the cards on the HoW forum where my article is posted.

Look under the campaign track for the link.

http://honoursofwar.com/thread/888/honours-war-simple-campaign-system?page=1&scrollTo=9203

@ Silent Invader

Your ECW campaign looks very cool. For an opposed campaign the injection of cards adds a nice ‘bluff’ element to the S&L method.

Cheers

Happy Wanderer

Ah, thank you!
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE*** Game 2
Post by: Happy Wanderer on February 25, 2021, 08:48:59 AM
Gents,

The campaign continues. The second battle has been fought. This time between the Hessians under the command of Ferdinand of Brunswick and the Saxon foreign contingent in Marshal Contades French army.

Lots of action and pics…

Enjoy

https://wp.me/p1YrZG-27n

(https://agrabbagofgames.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/screen-shot-2021-02-23-at-9.04.59-pm.jpeg?w=809)


(https://agrabbagofgames.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/screen-shot-2021-02-23-at-10.19.18-pm.jpg?w=809&h=455)


Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 2***
Post by: Silent Invader on February 25, 2021, 09:07:53 AM
Cool!  8)

I very much like your ‘small war’ and ‘battle loop’ additions to the campaign rules.  8)

Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 2***
Post by: Emir of Askaristan on February 26, 2021, 06:46:23 AM
That TTS set up looks pretty good.
I've played a few AWI Games on there but not noticed the SYW figures. They look much "cleaner" and the whole table much clearer than the one we used.

Off to have a look at your blog. Good work man!
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 2***
Post by: Happy Wanderer on February 26, 2021, 12:45:55 PM
"I very much like your ‘small war’ and ‘battle loop’ additions to the campaign rules."

I think these are good additions. We don't want campaigns going on forever so this should do the job.


They look much "cleaner" and the whole table much clearer than the one we used.

The look is much cleaner indeed. I was after a kind of 25mm on table 'toy soldier' type look - suits the period a bit. The table is a custom made image and the tabletop is a 3D custom model 'sculpted'...so no lay on terrain. The overall effect is of a more natural looking tabletop and and a homogenous look to it all.


Off to have a look at your blog. Good work man!

..report back ;)
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 2***
Post by: Emir of Askaristan on February 27, 2021, 07:19:49 AM
Reporting back.....

Printed out the rules, table and cards.....I'd tried to do something similar with cards a while ago but just couldn't quite get it to work. The ladder works perfectly with them and both are well produced as are the accompanying scenarios. I liked them so much I ordered sleeves for the cards.... :D

Love the blog.....a deeper delve is commencing.

And yes.....homogenous ...that's the word!
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 2***
Post by: Happy Wanderer on February 27, 2021, 07:47:07 AM
Hi Emir,

Glad you think it worth a try..it works! Simple and effective...not the final word but a nice easy filler for stringing those games together...would work for any period  ;)

FYI
The campaign track has been updated. I've tweaked the file on the original post. You can grab it here.
https://wp.me/p1YrZG-24d

Scroll down to the "Snakes & Ladders campaign track" - the update incorporates a few tweaks we've made as we go along.


Cheers







Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 3*** 04MAR21
Post by: Happy Wanderer on March 04, 2021, 07:14:14 AM
Gents,

Battle three in the ongoing S&L campaign of the French vs Anglo-German armies circa summer, 1759.

Lots of action in this one with a few twists and turns…

Feel free to drop in and check it out ;-)


Cheers  ;)

https://wp.me/p1YrZG-29k


(https://agrabbagofgames.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/screen-shot-2021-03-02-at-10.28.09-pm.jpeg)
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 4*** 10MAR21
Post by: Happy Wanderer on March 10, 2021, 08:10:16 AM
Gents,

Battle 4 is up with the Anglo-German army in hot pursuit! It’s a brutally one sided example of the power of well placed troops.

Check it out and follow the campaign as it moves to the next bigger-battle stage.

Happy W

https://wp.me/p1YrZG-2bT

(https://agrabbagofgames.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/screen-shot-2021-03-09-at-10.15.18-pm.jpeg?w=1024&h=576)
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 4*** 10MAR21
Post by: Easy E on March 16, 2021, 04:20:15 PM
I have been following this closely on your blog.  I am really enjoying it.
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 5*** 10MAR21
Post by: Happy Wanderer on March 18, 2021, 05:25:30 AM
@Easy -  ;) thank you kind sir  ;)


Game 5 S&L SYW campaign
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Gents,

Battle 5 has been fought. A set piece river defence by the French against Ferdinand’s allied legions…”...the crossing of the Lahn River…"

Will the French hold, or can the Allies smash through their defensive position?


…the answer and result may surprise you…

https://wp.me/p1YrZG-2d8


(https://agrabbagofgames.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/screen-shot-2021-03-16-at-8.45.43-pm.jpeg)
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 5*** 18MAR21
Post by: DintheDin on March 22, 2021, 08:53:16 AM
I am enjoying tremendously your campaign, I'll be following on this blog, too! Cheers!
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 5*** 18MAR21
Post by: Happy Wanderer on April 04, 2021, 07:35:40 AM
Gents,

The next battle in the ongoing 1757 campaign is complete. Battle report posted…a brutal affair for the colors of France 

https://wp.me/p1YrZG-2fw

;-)

(https://agrabbagofgames.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/screen-shot-2021-03-23-at-8.55.25-pm.jpeg)


(https://agrabbagofgames.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/screen-shot-2021-03-23-at-10.20.20-pm.jpeg)
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 6*** 04APR21
Post by: Emir of Askaristan on April 04, 2021, 08:28:33 AM
Another great looking game
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 6*** 04APR21
Post by: DintheDin on April 04, 2021, 04:04:44 PM
Oh my! The Allies smashed the French again!
Eager to see the next battle! Cheers!
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 6*** 04APR21
Post by: Easy E on April 05, 2021, 03:21:40 PM
The French seen to be in desperate straits at this point.
Title: Re: Simple Snakes & Ladders campaign system - ***UPDATE - GAME 6*** 04APR21
Post by: vtsaogames on April 07, 2021, 10:21:41 AM
Perhaps they should sacrifice a small animal to the dice gods.