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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Arlequín on July 24, 2014, 01:45:35 PM

Title: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Arlequín on July 24, 2014, 01:45:35 PM
As requested I have opened up a 'Modern Imagi-Nations' thread. I intend to list and link them on this post as they are added to the thread, along with a short description (a single sentence description is fine, but no more than a small paragraph).

It does not matter whether your creation is for wargaming or adventure gaming, what scale figures you use, or anything like that

If you do not have a blog, web site or other 'web presence' for yours, do not worry, I will simply link to the post in this thread where you will have hopefully provided a long description of your creation (i.e. a few paragraphs, not a dissertation).

Discussion of imagi-nations, how to go about them and ideas for them is of course welcome, but I will only be linking to those which actually exist in some form, rather than produce a massive list of ideas and thoughts. In short, 'ideas' go in the posts and 'functioning ones' will be added here. If you want to engage in lots of 'in character banter' with others and stuff of that ilk though, I suggest you start a separate thread for that preferably on TMP ... this is meant to be helpful, informative and all that kinda thing and those posts get lost in the make believe bedlam.
;)

Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: gimzod on July 24, 2014, 06:23:01 PM
Well as i started this let me be the first to post.
(https://ukuechanaonline.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/ukuechana-named-all-citys.png)

This is  Ukuechanathe setting of my modern warfare gaming. Currently involved in a civil war with an international task force aiding the government from the rebel soldiers and the forces of the Ukuechana people libration army with various other factions fighting over what left.

( Will post a more detailed history when it finished.)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: cardophillipo on August 09, 2014, 01:52:41 PM
I will try and post more as soon as possible, but for starters here is the link to some info and history from Andreivia.

http://andreivian-tales.blogspot.co.uk/ (http://andreivian-tales.blogspot.co.uk/)

More soon

Cheers

Richard
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on August 09, 2014, 06:27:49 PM
Thanks for sharing guys
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: dadlamassu on August 16, 2014, 04:41:06 PM
The setting for my African games is Morvalonga.  A newly independent British Colony Morvalonga is beset by hostile nations on its borders and terrorist factions within its boundaries.  Its leader President for Life Bishop Moses Besquit Saviour of the Nation and Father of the People (God Bless Him), is a tower of strength and honesty. 

Read more here:  http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Morvalonga/Morvalonga_Intro.htm (http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Morvalonga/Morvalonga_Intro.htm)

Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Elk101 on September 05, 2014, 01:08:19 PM
This is based on the Points of Divergence principle; what if certain events had happened differently in Vietnam / French Indochina from WWII onwards.

My imagi-nation is Bac Ky, a small country occupying what was eastern Tonkin. It's capital is the port of Haiphong and it was slowly exiting a period of modernisation following its crippling economic situation after the collapse of the Soviet Union (where it was effectively a client state), aided by new western partners. Unrest on the Chinese border, Russian and US commercial interests colliding, and the growth of religious groups are significantly destabilising attempts to improve security.

I've been planning this for ages but it's worrying how events in Ukraine are so similar.

The pdf link below has the map and I've finally added a map image.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on September 05, 2014, 07:20:09 PM
What's the best format or program to look at the map with?
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Elk101 on September 05, 2014, 08:27:38 PM
What's the best format or program to look at the map with?

It should just open with Adobe Reader, it's just a PDF. I didn't get a chance to convert it to a jpeg.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on September 05, 2014, 11:04:43 PM
My blog, Hotel Zugando, details the goings on in a West African imagi-nation called the Democratic Republic of Zugando.

It's basically a failed African state spiralling out of control as a coalition of UK, USA and African Union troops try to maintain some stability.

The Blog details the background, and forces involved, and gives me chance to show off my growing collection. Unfortunately I don't get as many games in as I would like, but I think there is something of interest. Currently in the pipe line are some more rebels, and some tanks for them, some more USMC, and some PMC/CIA agents from the Spectre Miniatures KS.

Here is a link

http://ultramoderngaming.blogspot.co.uk/
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: mendoza on January 05, 2015, 10:32:54 PM
Hi, we have just created a new country for our skirmish sagin games.

It is Socotra...

<iframe src="https://mapsengine.google.com/map/embed?mid=z1T69y8nVB0Y.k6psIDR6RKys" width="640" height="480"></iframe>
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on January 06, 2015, 12:11:18 AM
The map is nice. Any details yet?
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on January 06, 2015, 01:02:06 AM
Hi, we have just created a new country for our skirmish sagin games.

It is Socotra...

<iframe src="https://mapsengine.google.com/map/embed?mid=z1T69y8nVB0Y.k6psIDR6RKys" width="640" height="480"></iframe>

Looking pretty cool so far.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: mendoza on January 06, 2015, 09:28:15 AM
You can find some details when you touch the markers. They are some links to aar, information about troops, etc..
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on January 06, 2015, 05:01:31 PM
You can find some details when you touch the markers. They are some links to aar, information about troops, etc..

Oh that is very cleaver! I like it!
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: The Gray Ghost on January 06, 2015, 05:15:53 PM
Hopefully there will be no nasty stereotypes
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Wipeout on February 14, 2015, 04:37:38 PM
Hi Arlequin,
Great idea to corral these ideas together.

I missed this when I posted  to the "wars that came in from the cold" forum earlier, so apologies for the duplication, but my sons and I have started playing a series of battles in the imagi-nation of Bangui (pronounced Ban-goo-ee, to differentiate it from the Central African Republic capital of the real world!). Can't claim much real novelty - it too is a pretend African country, beset by internal insurgency and threatened by a neighbour, Badistan, receiving gradually more significant western assistance.

The battles so far are in our modern battle reports at:

http://www.wipeoutwargames.com/battle-reports#/modern/ (http://www.wipeoutwargames.com/battle-reports#/modern/)

Regards,
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Arlequín on February 14, 2015, 06:04:27 PM
Hi yourself wipeout.  :)

This thread is more a 'directory' of what people have got going on, so no reason you can't have a thread devoted to your particular one.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: BigSean on April 08, 2015, 01:23:53 PM
First post on the forum, long time stalker and thought what would be better than to share my African Imagination with you all.

 http://www.natonga.blogspot.com (http://www.natonga.blogspot.com)

Natonga is a South Western African nation, former British Colony with military ties to their former colonisers. A group of militants have protested this military Union and are fighting tooth and nail to make sure their points are heard and their demands are met. There's plenty of things to keep you occupied: Insurgents, Riots, SAS etc.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on April 08, 2015, 02:02:28 PM
Wow. I think that Zugando and Natonga are almost neighbours. I sure hope the civil war in Zugando doesn't destabilise the region... ;)

Nice blog- I am following it from the Hotel Zugando blog.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Arlequín on April 08, 2015, 05:24:48 PM
This is the problem with Africa, once one nation drops down the toilet, its neighbours get dragged to edge of the abyss too... see what you've caused Rob?

 ;)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: BigSean on April 09, 2015, 10:57:18 AM
Hopefully not, Rob! The people's of Natonga, those who are rioting, have taken influence from other protests in the continent so maybe Zugando has had a knock on effect.

Just wanted to say, though, that I am a big fan of your blog and it's one of the sources that inspired me to start my own blog up! Keep up the good work mate.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on April 09, 2015, 02:08:35 PM
That is very kind. Thank you. I hope to paint some more Zugandan stuff for the Lead Painters League so that will mean I will be posting soon.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: BigSean on April 17, 2015, 09:45:35 PM
I look forward to whatever else you've got coming up, hopefully some more insurgent types!

I'm not sure what the rules are about more than one imagination but I also have started an Eastern European imagination circa 1999-2000. It's called Bastonia and follows an armed insurgency against the government. Irish peacekeepers, too. So please take a look if you fancy it.

http://www.bastonia.blogspot.com (http://www.bastonia.blogspot.com)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Arlequín on April 18, 2015, 06:55:45 PM
"Rules? We don' need no steenkin' rules..." was the response of the General Secretary of the Imagination United Nations (IUN) to your query.

 ;)

Have as many as you like. We are getting close to having enough for me to begin listing them on the first post as promised. Would you folks prefer them just in alphabetical order, or grouped by region and in alphabetical order? (I favour the latter btw).

 :)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: BigSean on April 19, 2015, 10:18:39 PM
 :)

That's good to know! I've got so many ideas I could have an ImagiWorld going on. But let's not get to that.

As for your question, I think grouping them by continent, alphabetically, is a great idea.

Cheers,
Sean.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on April 20, 2015, 08:52:57 AM
Me too.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Arlequín on April 20, 2015, 11:25:04 AM
Just to be clear - I personally would prefer fully-functioning Imagi-Nations on the list, rather than ideas people have had and have since dropped.

*puts own hand up here*  ::)

Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: gimzod on April 22, 2015, 07:55:01 AM
I'm still working on Ukuechana. Giving it's own little blog which I'm working on.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on April 23, 2015, 02:45:31 PM
The civil war in Zugando is still brewing, but might boil over at anytime (Translated: Still active/ongoing project)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Arlequín on April 23, 2015, 06:40:03 PM
I can live with 'in preparation' and 'slow progression', but wargamers are easily distracted. I have lost count of things I have come across that I have thought were great, but which had died off even before I found them. That being said I live in a glass house in this regard myself, so perhaps I should not be picking up stones.

 :D 
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: BigSean on June 30, 2015, 02:42:25 PM
It's me again! Back with a third imagi-nation. This time it's in the Middle East following a mechanised platoon as they take on anti government forces. Maybe a coalition force to act as peacekeepers.

www.seansworkshop.blogspot.com (http://www.seansworkshop.blogspot.com)

It doesn't have its own blog just yet but that could change. I've got ideas for militias, police forces and anti-government rebels. This all takes place in the mid-90s.

Cheers,
Sean.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Gunbird on August 18, 2015, 11:14:51 AM
Just turned spam into something useful for my African Imagination of Nelengele. It now has a finance minister!

http://20mmandthensome.blogspot.nl/2015/08/turning-spam-into-something-useful.html (http://20mmandthensome.blogspot.nl/2015/08/turning-spam-into-something-useful.html)

And it seems I forgot to post my bit about their close air support squadron, the Lions of Nezele

http://20mmandthensome.blogspot.nl/2015/07/the-lions-of-nezele.html (http://20mmandthensome.blogspot.nl/2015/07/the-lions-of-nezele.html)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Gunbird on August 19, 2015, 07:21:45 AM
And just a general overview of Nelengele

http://www.20mmandthensome.blogspot.nl/2015/08/welcome-to-nelengele-overview.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on October 10, 2015, 02:19:44 AM
I was a little inspired by the movie Hotel Budapest. To create "The Republic of Zubrowka".

 http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2015/10/welcome-to-republic-zubrowka.html 
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on October 22, 2015, 11:50:23 PM
A little more info about Zubrowka
http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-little-bit-more-on-zubrowka.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on October 23, 2015, 06:40:08 AM
You made your own money! That shows real commitment to the consept of Imagi-nations  o_o
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Gunbird on October 23, 2015, 07:25:27 AM
Talk about dedication!
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on October 23, 2015, 11:26:52 AM
I wish I could take full credit for making the Klubecks, but they where already made for the movie so it made things easy . :D

http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-short-history-of-zubrowka.html

More stuff, actually not to short, history of Zubrowka from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the end of World War 2
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on October 24, 2015, 12:09:26 PM
http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2015/10/zubrowka-armed-forces.html
Part one of the history of the Zubrowka Armed forces.

http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2015/10/zubrowka-armed-forces-2.html
Part two



Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on October 25, 2015, 05:42:36 AM
http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2015/10/zubrowka-armed-forces-pre-and-post.html


ok combined parts 3 and 4 early 20th century up to Would War 2 (some actually TO&Es)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: irishserb on February 02, 2016, 04:09:26 AM
Over the last few years, I've been fighting out the war between Uwanda and Mugabia, my African inspired imagi-nations.  I keep a page on my blog with a list of links about the conflict set in the 1980s.  The page is separated into a section with links related to preparation, painting, modeling, followed by a section with a chronological list of battles and stories, located at:

http://irishserb.blogspot.com/p/the-mugabia-uwanda-war.html
Title: Flag contest in need of a jury!
Post by: Bushbaby on April 25, 2016, 04:40:32 PM
To celebrate 20 years of independence and several astounding victories over the imperialist backed devils in the Democratic Liberation Front, President, Professor and Field Marshal John Gabona has announced a change of national banner. The new flag should represent the enourmous wealth of the West African Republic and it's enlightened leadership. You, gentlemen/gentlewomen are the jury when the three finalists are presented!

(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u415/Johannes_Hatem/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10153296473390834_zpsgxlhpmug.jpeg) (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/Johannes_Hatem/media/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10153296473390834_zpsgxlhpmug.jpeg.html)

This flag represents the blood that has been spilled to produce the finest diamonds the world has ever seen. A tribute to the west african spirit!

(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u415/Johannes_Hatem/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10153296473410834_zpswpqpjg5a.jpeg) (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/Johannes_Hatem/media/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10153296473410834_zpswpqpjg5a.jpeg.html)

This flag represents the glory of the heroes (among which are the president) and their sacrifices that made the people equal, free and rich.

(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u415/Johannes_Hatem/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10153296473395834_zpsg6m4enqz.jpeg) (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/Johannes_Hatem/media/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10153296473395834_zpsg6m4enqz.jpeg.html)

This flag tells a story about the riches of the earth, the blue sky, the fertile greens fields and the rivers of blood spilled by the enemies of the people.

Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Elk101 on April 25, 2016, 04:46:18 PM
Some Black Ops scenarios from my modern imagi-nation Bac Ky are in the most recent Wargames Soldiers and Strategy. The background article is supposed to be going online at some point which covers timelines, forces, etc.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Gunbird on April 25, 2016, 06:17:28 PM
Flag number 1
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Elk101 on April 25, 2016, 07:22:30 PM
I really like 2  :D
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on April 25, 2016, 07:33:06 PM
Some Black Ops scenarios from my modern imagi-nation Bac Ky are in the most recent Wargames Soldiers and Strategy. The background article is supposed to be going online at some point which covers timelines, forces, etc.

I really enjoyed this article. My gamers and I will be trying out one of your missions soon, only relocated to the Democratic Republic of Zugando.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on April 25, 2016, 08:44:31 PM
Flag one...or two.  :D
We in Zubrowka support what ever decision you make.  :D
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Elk101 on April 25, 2016, 08:56:30 PM
Thanks Rob. The final scenario is online.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Seb76 on May 03, 2016, 09:22:25 AM
the story of Zangali is slowly unfolding. You can find the latest news, battle reports and articles here:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EM08luKJSXo/VyJXIQNTYpI/AAAAAAAABBo/89M5cGHxwzEG1K5UME5s5XOSHmk2_oN2ACK4B/s1600/ZANGALI%2BBANNER.png) (http://www.http://zangali.blogspot.nl/)

Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on May 21, 2016, 05:17:47 AM
I have a new image-nation I am working on now. Cascadia!
http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2016/05/cascadia-new-imagine-nation-takes-shape.html

Adding a bit more to my nation of Cascadia idea.
http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2016/05/more-cascadia.html

http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2016/05/bonner-light-foot-militias.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on May 27, 2016, 12:44:29 PM
And here is another update.
 :D
http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2016/05/cascadian-as-it-stands-today.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on May 28, 2016, 02:22:18 AM
In the Navy

http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2016/05/cascadian-navy.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: MajorTalon on May 29, 2016, 12:21:38 AM
The start of something grand. ;)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQhNJdZ76Ts/V0o1AbU7b_I/AAAAAAAACAo/DpfSv3uWiFE3O99JVI5nl6UcUuzx1lfdwCLcB/s1600/flag%2B%25281%2529.png)

Greeting's from Khuzig!

http://meanderingminis.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-glorious-republic-of-khuzig.html (http://meanderingminis.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-glorious-republic-of-khuzig.html)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: MajorTalon on May 29, 2016, 12:55:54 AM
The other update I put up today.

http://meanderingminis.blogspot.com/2016/05/military-strength-of-khuzig.html (http://meanderingminis.blogspot.com/2016/05/military-strength-of-khuzig.html)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on May 29, 2016, 08:28:41 AM
And here is the Air force.
http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2016/05/cascadian-airforce.html

I might start a thread with all most stuff on it. Just to keep this one for start ups.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: MajorTalon on June 01, 2016, 05:07:13 AM
First Khuzigian soldier is done.

http://meanderingminis.blogspot.com/2016/05/first-soldier-for-khuzig-airborne.html (http://meanderingminis.blogspot.com/2016/05/first-soldier-for-khuzig-airborne.html)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on June 01, 2016, 09:42:46 AM
More of the rest of the state of the old USA

http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2016/06/broke-nation-figure-out.html

And thanks for sharing Major Talon
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on June 01, 2016, 09:08:01 PM
http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2016/06/continuation-of-last-post.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on June 04, 2016, 11:27:17 PM
Some work on Russian Federation Troops for both of my imagi-nation settings and Real world.

http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2016/06/russian-federation-troops.html

I am using Techniques PDHs blog post here.

http://pdesplace.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/modern-russian-painting-guide.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: ChargeDog on October 31, 2017, 10:27:45 AM
I realise I haven't added my Imagi-nation to this list. Bazistan is a middle eastern nation occupying the south-west corner of the Arabian Peninsula, providing a backdrop to all sort of operations from counter-insurgency campaigns along the Aden-Bazistan border, counter piracy operations against Eritrean Zaiweibon gangs operating along the Red Sea up to larger clashes between Western and Bazi forces.

Full details at http://hntdaab.co.uk/blog/wargaming/adventures-in-bazistan/ (http://hntdaab.co.uk/blog/wargaming/adventures-in-bazistan/)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: mikedemana on November 01, 2017, 03:24:15 AM
(http://www.firstcommandwargames.com/_Media/insurgencycoverfront_web_med_hr.jpeg)
Sorry for the advertisement, here, but for those who are still looking for a campaign system to fight their Imaginations battles, my Wars of Insurgency has a complete system with all kinds of bells and whistles (okay, radio stations, propaganda campaigns, sympathetic newspapers, and more). Only $15 print, even cheaper in PDF.
http://www.firstcommandwargames.com/wars-of-insurgency.html

Oh, and here is my own Chaos in Kammebalango Imagination played out using the combat rules (but not the campaign rules, which are much more refined now):
http://kammebalango.blogspot.com/

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_850qW8P1y1o/SwMgTCAZUxI/AAAAAAAAAAM/tdBWI7YxFQM/S220/mobutu_sese_seko_clip_image001_0000.jpg)

Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/mikedemana/Miscellaneous/LPL_bades_zpsl7op2jaz.jpg)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Rob_bresnen on November 01, 2017, 05:57:52 PM
I bought it as a PDF. I like it, especially the none-linear campaign system. I haven't used it well but I think it should play really well.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: mikedemana on November 03, 2017, 01:17:31 AM
Thanks, Rob!

Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/mikedemana/Miscellaneous/LPL_bades_zpsl7op2jaz.jpg)
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on December 29, 2017, 11:54:42 AM
Not exactly an Imagi-nation, but a what if. It is presented as a 1961 publication talking about world war 3 starting in 51 and lasting tell 1955 with a U.N. (Western) victory over the soviet union and its satellites.  Atomic weapons are exchanged, but not in a world ending way.
There are also articles about the war, and Russia dealing with no longer being a communist state.

https://www.docdroid.net/LjUq5xg/colliers-weekly-27-october-1951.pdf#page=90

The link is to an old weekly Magazine called Collier's Weekly
Its a nice bit of 1950s Americana, complete with period adverts and ideas making the magazine into 132 pages.
I found out about this magazine from a blog post article written in 2014.
http://bleaseworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/the-war-we-did-not-want-world-war-iii.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on April 10, 2018, 10:05:08 AM
In this update I reshuffle the Defense forces of Cascadia and make a long winded statement about my up coming wedding.   :D
And I also ask for ideas of what kind of cam pattan I should use for my Cascadian troops? Should I got with multi-cam (every one is going that way and they can then pull double duty as Americans in other games.) Or go for something completely different?
I will be using the Empress modern U.S. Rangers for the troops.

http://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2018/04/cascadia-and-big-life-update.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on July 20, 2018, 11:26:16 PM
Found another Micro Nation in my backyard.  lol
The Republic of Molossia! Here are a few links to their insaity.

http://www.molossia.org/countryeng.html

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/whats-hot/the-unbelievable-story-behind-a-tiny-self-declared-nation-in-america/ss-BBKS3S9?ocid=spartanntp#image=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Molossia
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on December 03, 2018, 11:35:00 AM
Did an update of my Republic of Zubrowka setting. Using the not just a Brush war book by Nordic Weasel.
Mostly its me giving the rules a trial run by rolling up the nations stats.

https://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2018/12/not-just-brush-war.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on December 04, 2018, 01:08:49 PM
And another for the Nation of Redforia.

https://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2018/12/welcome-to-redforia-home-of-circle.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on December 06, 2018, 03:59:49 AM
Here is the barebones of Atlántico!
https://commissarmoody.blogspot.com/2018/12/atlantico.html
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: williamb on January 23, 2019, 04:34:30 AM
La Republica Democratica de los Pueblos de La Cucaracha (The Peoples' Democratic Republic of La Cucaracha) ruled by El Supremo Jefe Patronis and La Union Federal de Buena Vista (The Federal Union of Buena Vista) led by President for Life Elvis Narciso.  Northwest corner of South America. and 
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on January 23, 2019, 05:00:43 AM
The Crown Republic of Zubrowka, Territorial Protectorate of The Curry Islands, Circual Trigonist Repulbic of Redforia and Atlántico send their greetings to both of your nation states.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: mendoza on August 23, 2019, 09:03:15 AM
Hi. Some very interesting news in the young republic of Tikitaka.(Socotra Island)

A Spanish showman is missing and some intelligent agents are looking for.

More and more at blog...

http://larepublicadearas.blogspot.com/search/label/Operación%20Gálvez?m=0
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on August 25, 2019, 01:14:00 AM
Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: mendoza on October 25, 2020, 09:18:40 PM
More news from Tikitaka Republic and the UK government.

http://larepublicadearas.blogspot.com/2020/10/tikixit.html?m=1
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Sgt_T on May 03, 2021, 12:42:56 PM
I'm far less creative than other posters but I do like the idea of Imagi-Nations. So as a great fan of Tintin I will of course use my version of Syldavia and Borduria as a background for games, where Syldavia is more oriented towards the West and Borduria towards the East. Forces from both countries will be deployed as peacekeepers, part of coalition forces, advisors or intervention forces in the remote Middle Eastern/Central Asian mountainous and arid nation of Derkaderkistan (Team America) but also in the African states Zangara (Dogs of War) and Buranda (Yes, minister).
My versions of Buranda and Zangara are located in West and/or Central Africa and were subjected to a lot of different colonial rulers (Spain, France, UK, Portugal, Dutch, ...). Both are unstable nations with a lot of natural resources.

I get the reasons for situating games in Imagi-Nations and agree with most of them, but for me it is also a practical choice: It allows me to use terrain for multiple periods/areas instead of having to build exact terrain replica's. Which is very good when you have limited space available but are unable to restrict your hobby activities to a limited number of periods or areas. Another advantage is stretching my hobby dollar/euro/pound further by being able to use plastic miniatures.  My modern Syldavians consist of Wargames Factory late WW2 German bodies equipped with weapons from Wargames Factory zombie apocalypse survivors and special ops sprues. They can use a mix of American, French, Italian and German vehicles (my vehicle collection is mostly 1/43 die cast). My Middle Eastern/Central Asian insurgents consists mostly of Gripping Beast plastic Arabs. Since I also use mostly plastic for my WW2 games, a lot of spare bits from those sprues get used in conflicts that came in from the cold.


T.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on May 04, 2021, 04:45:23 AM
Sounds like a good idea to me. Looking forward to seeing it put together.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Sgt_T on May 04, 2021, 06:27:13 AM
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Looking forward to seeing it put together.

Look here:
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=131111.0 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=131111.0)

T.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on May 04, 2021, 07:45:40 AM
thanks
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: sukhe_bator on October 29, 2022, 06:15:25 PM
Just found this board since I an new to the 'era'...
As Julian Bonny will attest, my Imagi-Nation is set in the sahel region ca.1960-70. Styled loosely on the Mali featured in Clive Cussler's novel 'Sahara' with visuaLcues from the 2005 film of the same name. The Republique de Senemal is a conflation of Mali and Senegal which were joined briefly post independence in 1960. The original movement for Tuareg autonomy or 'Alfellaga' petered out through lack of firepower and foreign support. My what-if scenario is based on the premise that both overt and covert assistance from ambitious neighbours is helping the Tuareg insurgents to destabilise the corrupt and brutal regime of the Warlord General who has usurped control.
The Tuareg have access to some former French colonial military assets and an assortment of WWII and post war kit while the Government forces are heavily reliant on soviet equipment and armour. Figures are an eclectic mix of 15mm predominantly Peter Pig with contributions from Blue Moon, QRF and Irregular...
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on October 30, 2022, 01:53:58 AM
Cool
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: dadlamassu on October 30, 2022, 11:35:27 AM
I like this setting.  Tuaregs, French Foreign Legion, rebels, evil corporations, corruption and Confederate Gold.  What's not to like!

I have my own setting in East Africa which also uses a huge variety of equipment from preWW2 through to the 1980s - though using 20mm size figures here http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Morvalonga/Morvalonga_Intro.htm (http://www.morvalearth.co.uk/Morvalonga/Morvalonga_Intro.htm)

Though I have yet to find a suitable set of rules - I have tried writing my own set though since my opponent has moved away the figures have not had an outing in a long time and the rule writing has stalled. 
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: sukhe_bator on October 30, 2022, 02:13:58 PM
I also like the look of the region... the architecture and savannah landscape. Adobe buildings... I agree what is not to like...
Plus I can have fun using my schoolboy French (with a little help from google translate) to do various signs.
Using an intervention by the FFL (presumably to protect French commercial assets in the region) is definitely an option...
I'm hoping to use AK47 Republic as the main rule set but I have assembled my forces with only a token nod to the rules. It is far more a journey of exploration of the troops and equipment...
Images of the modern day conflicts in the Sahel are an inspiration but the challenge is to only source kit from the 1940s to the mid 1970s. My Tuareg Alfellaga forces have access to Panhards, Latils as well some WWII soviet and Italian transport plus the ubiquitous Toyota technicals, even the odd VW camper van. They are mostly lighter and faster than the Govt. soviet offerings, a motley assortment of various BTRs, BMDs, jeeps, landrovers, lorries and the odd T34 and T55 MBTs.
The Tuareg themselves are harder to recreate but by mixing Peter Pig with headswaps, Blue Moon Berbers and a sprinkling of Irregular Afghans they look the part.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: sukhe_bator on December 03, 2022, 08:49:40 AM
Joining the scenery for the region, a few scratchbuilt round houses made from a core of xps carved to shape, clad in a filler render and with modelled milliput thatching and cocktail stick timber detailing...
a feature of most encampments and villages was a stockproof brush hedge. In desert regions it also acted as a dust/sand break. These are made from plumber's sisal glued to thin card strips, glued into a slotted base with filler and trimmed brutally with scissors...
These would be suitable for a host of imagi-nations set in and around the sahel. These examples are inspired by the Malinke buildings of Mali in particular Kirina.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: trev on December 04, 2022, 11:15:14 AM
Very nice looking terrain and miniatures.  I hope you'll post more.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: sukhe_bator on December 25, 2022, 10:53:35 PM
And to go with the village, a mosque in the Malinke style as an objective on a 7 x 7 inch footprint based on an actual example in Ivory Coast.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on December 26, 2022, 12:12:42 AM
Pretty cool.
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: sukhe_bator on January 14, 2023, 08:58:37 AM
No where would be complete without a desert outpost. In this case my take on a Saharan 'bordj'... The flag signifies it is occupied by the Tuareg 'Alfellaga' movement.
The base is EPS with applied styrofoam rocks and landscaping, foamcore buildings on EPS cores and filler... all on an 8"x8" footprint. For AK47R
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: sukhe_bator on March 16, 2023, 07:34:26 PM
The fact that my imagi-nation is a former French colony makes a big difference... not only to possible scenarios but also to scenic choices. In this case a Sahel style garage with 1930s equipment. OZO was a the predominant petrol supplier in French foreign areas before it was replaced by TOTAL in the 1960s...
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: commissarmoody on March 16, 2023, 07:55:35 PM
Pretty cool
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: sukhe_bator on April 07, 2023, 07:31:00 AM
Scenery is everything for me... recreating the appropriate setting sets the tone of the game and 15mm allows for more scenic effects. Desert roads and villages...
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: trev on June 22, 2023, 02:25:00 PM
Excellent pieces.  Very evocative!
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: Panzer21 on June 22, 2023, 03:36:16 PM
Had some in the 1990s; for a brief period we had the Latin American ones united under the banner of "Mundo Mythica" organised by the late Danny O'Hara which brought together all those people had created.
Mine were Costa Guano with its opponents El Bravado and San Salvatore.....

I also had a post-Soviet state; the Central Eurasian Republic....

It was an excuse to use my collection of 1:87 modern armour. Both involved coups and revolutions...
Neil
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: sukhe_bator on July 07, 2023, 06:46:06 PM
Quite pleased with the way the whole scene is shaping up...tribal village, sahel village, desert outpost, mosque, town and even a garage...
Title: Re: Post WWII & Modern Imagi-Nations
Post by: bluewillow on September 08, 2023, 08:01:49 AM
I have a small state modern Imagi-nation, the Principality of Kastriot.

Set in the Black Sea states, painted a few figures but no vehicles yet, plan to do small skirmish type games.

Cheers
Matt