+1 to TMWWBK. The 'Mr Babbage' system could be adopted/adapted to other periods.
A friend once proposed a solo (or at least everyone on the same side) for Viet-Nam.
he (quite rightly) pointed out it would be easy to programme IF players were the VC,
as the Yanks were more predictable. Stay behind the same bush long enough & even the
lowliest GI will call down everything from carbines to B52s on that position.
Along similar lines, get hold of that old, but very nice, set of rules 'Pony wars, or
B troop ain't coming back' In that players are US cav. al-la John Wayne & the rules handle
the pesky Indians.
You can also make use of friends who are no longer local. A friend of mine moved away before
I started a certain campaign. to keep him involved he became the distant Emperor, giving
orders to the field commanders. Frustrating for them, but highly amusing for me. That was in
the days of 'snail mail' only. It would be easier today with 'tinternet' & other techno stuff.
Finally don't forget LAF, etc. This has worked for me.
