Author Topic: Italian Wars Project goes on Campaign (Read 11059 times)

Yarkshire Gamer · « **on:** January 08, 2020, 02:36:39 PM »

https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2020/01/italian-wars-campaigning.html

Hi all,

One of the topics of discussion on the Twitters when I did my review of the Furioso rule set was options for running a Campaign in the period.

To be honest it's perfect Campaigning territory, individual Condottieri fighting each other, for honour, power and standing, being hired and fired by the powerful City States involved, with lots of Machiavellian intrigue, what's not to like !

I found a set of Campaign rules from a Company called Real Time Wargames (new to me) and took a punt. They look ideal so I've had an in-depth look at them and done some videos as well.

Stand by for Incoming Campaign updates.

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer

Atheling · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2020, 04:05:34 PM »

Very excited to see that you're going to do more vids.

funnily enough I had just popped over to your blog as I took my first sip of Matcha.

frank xerox · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2020, 04:42:50 PM »

Ooh I've had my eye on those rules. I'll nip over to your blog and take a look

vexillia · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2020, 05:35:41 PM »

There's always "Pike & Plunder" for the post 1495 period - https://www.vexillia.com/common/shop_books.html

Yarkshire Gamer · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2020, 05:52:25 PM »

Quote from: vexillia on January 08, 2020, 05:35:41 PM

There's always "Pike & Plunder" for the post 1495 period - https://www.vexillia.com/common/shop_books.html

I wasn't aware of them unfortunately and as I have been looking for a Campaign System for a while they are pretty well hidden !

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer

vexillia · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2020, 06:20:23 PM »

Quote from: Yarkshire Gamer on January 08, 2020, 05:52:25 PM

I wasn't aware of them unfortunately and as I have been looking for a Campaign System for a while they are pretty well hidden!

Pike & Plunder is listed 4th in a search for "Italian Wars" on Wargame Vault - https://www.wargamevault.com/browse.php?keywords=Italian+wars

They also have had their own web site since 2007 - https://pikeandplunder.vexillia.com/

Yarkshire Gamer · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2020, 06:44:54 PM »

Quote from: vexillia on January 08, 2020, 06:20:23 PM

Pike & Plunder is listed 4th in a search for "Italian Wars" on Wargame Vault - https://www.wargamevault.com/browse.php?keywords=Italian+wars

They also have had their own web site since 2007 - https://pikeandplunder.vexillia.com/

Thanks, I also know the author. But I didn't find them, if I did I would have reviewed them, I didn't, this is a review of the set I found.

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer

Erik · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2020, 01:26:41 PM »

Very interesting. I will definitely be following this tread, as I have wanted to tryout a campaign myself for quite some time.

Are you familiar with Foundry’s Condottiere Dogs of War game? The rules for wargaming are somewhat old-school and quite difficult to handle, as they require singlebased miniatures or a lot of bookkeeping, as soldiers can be both killed, panicked or dazed from combat. The campaign system on the other hand is great.

Cheers
Erik

Yarkshire Gamer · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2020, 07:14:30 PM »

Hi Erik,

Is that the Frank Chadwick set ? It was one I have looked for in the past when I was searching for rules, but it has very mixed reviews so never bothered. Is it worth searching for ?

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer

RichBliss · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2020, 04:46:51 PM »

It is the Chadwick set. The tactical rules are adequate, but the campaign rules are quite good. It’s worth having if you are interested in the period.

Erik · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2020, 08:03:50 AM »

I agree with Richbliss. The book is also very nice with lots of pictures and a joy to browse. Even though I dont play the game the book is often out from the bookcase just because needed some light read.

Cheers
Erik

Von Trinkenessen · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2020, 08:41:10 PM »

I use them for the Von Trinkenessen Chronicles, but there again I don't take things too seriously.
They would have benefited from a decent edit and more proof reading

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However my sons' love the fate deck and always like to zap dad just as I'm about to make my masterstroke.....

Atheling · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2020, 10:20:45 PM »

Yarkshire gamer,

I loved the unit by unit shots you did on YouTube.

Is there any chance that you might post up a series of unit by unit pics here please? One at a time would do

Yarkshire Gamer · « **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2020, 07:12:04 PM »

Quote from: Atheling on January 13, 2020, 10:20:45 PM

Yarkshire gamer,

I loved the unit by unit shots you did on YouTube.

Is there any chance that you might post up a series of unit by unit pics here please? One at a time would do

I'll try and remember here is the first one

Swiss Pike Block from the Canton of Lucerne, 28mm plastic and metal Perry Miniatures, hand painted flags

https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-italian-wars-project-is-go.html

Atheling · « **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2020, 07:23:52 PM »

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