"A Very American Civil War" (or something thereabouts) Coming This Year

[Doc Twilight]

Germany sort of had a civil war of sorts during the twenties and early thirties iirc... then some Austrian guy came along and sorted it all out. 

Well put, Jim;)

If memory serves, Cannon Fodder did a range of "Kameraden", described as "European Revolutionaries" for the 1920s. There had originally been rumors of partisans and other types for use throughout the 1920s, but I'm not sure they ever covered anything beyond Germany's troubles. I do know that they do a figure of a certain Austrian house painter, his cronies, and his enemies. I know that the line is still in existence, but it's currently produced by a company out of the UK (I believe Cannon Fodder was originally based out of Eire, though I could be wrong).

I have gamed "another" conflict called "the German Civil War" quite extensively, in this case the German Campaign of 1866, during the Seven Weeks War. A lot of very colorful battles in that theater, which is almost totally ignored by most folks, who focus almost exclusively on the Austro-Prussian campaign. My Bavarian "chocolate eaters" (as the Prussians called them) have had a number of victories against those needlegun armed noogoodniks!

-Doc

[Remington]

Yeah, I was aware of the clashes and uprisings of the 20s, but they never got to a point of a full scale civil war. I was thinking more of a January uprising that went a bit further... The federal nature of the Weimar Republic could offer a variety of interesting factions, I can imagine. On the other hand, I can understand if Germany stays a bit of a tabu for such imaginary timelines, considering the reality.

[Big Martin]

As a big VBCW player, I wish you well in all this. A very interesting background for a "what if".
I know your laws are a little different but I'd recommend the use of proxy names where things can be a bit sensitive. My leading character is the "Duke of Montfort" as the nephew of the then Duke of B... has inherited the title and I'd rather not rub him up the wrong way by insinuating things about his royally-connected uncle.
I'd also suggest that you go down the line we have of NOT having an "official" set of rules. If it takes off like the VBCW has, you'll get all sorts of people wanting to game their own bit in their own way. Perhaps suggest some modifications to give a bit of local atmosphere...
Again, all the best with this and I hope it goes over big time. I might have to start pumping my new sister-in-law on the state of things in Texas at this time.

[Doc Twilight]

As a big VBCW player, I wish you well in all this. A very interesting background for a "what if".
I know your laws are a little different but I'd recommend the use of proxy names where things can be a bit sensitive. My leading character is the "Duke of Montfort" as the nephew of the then Duke of B... has inherited the title and I'd rather not rub him up the wrong way by insinuating things about his royally-connected uncle.
I'd also suggest that you go down the line we have of NOT having an "official" set of rules. If it takes off like the VBCW has, you'll get all sorts of people wanting to game their own bit in their own way. Perhaps suggest some modifications to give a bit of local atmosphere...
Again, all the best with this and I hope it goes over big time. I might have to start pumping my new sister-in-law on the state of things in Texas at this time.

Thank you for the good wishes. If you notice, both issues have already been discussed at length, here. No official ruleset, for example. As I discussed with Simon at Solway, it will be very similar in concept and approach to AVBCW.

-Doc

[BaronVonJ]

 I might have to start pumping my new sister-in-law
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How's your brother feel about that? 

[commissarmoody]

I might have to start pumping my new sister-in-law

How's your brother feel about that? 

There a vary open famly 

[Arlequín]

I purposely didn't respond to such an obvious opening for a double-entendre... you should be ashamed of yourselves! 

[commissarmoody]

I am ashamed.....That baron beat me to it 

[BaronVonJ]

I have no shame. I'm a wargamer.
-J

[commissarmoody]

I know I am most likely missing some thing, but is the new deal over turned? Or was it even inacted in the first place in the fluff?
This will most likly be the decideing facter on a few things I am working on.

[leadfool]

New deal was enacted in the real world from 1933 on, with FDR as President.  If the historical break point is the assignation attempt of President elect, FDR, in Feb. 1932, before he took office, then no I do not see any New deal
Also FDR's VP, John Nance Garner, was not a new deal advocate.

Lindbergh, the "General Secretary" would oppose the New Deal.

[Doc Twilight]

New deal was enacted in the real world from 1933 on, with FDR as President.  If the historical break point is the assignation attempt of President elect, FDR, in Feb. 1932, before he took office, then no I do not see any New deal
Also FDR's VP, John Nance Garner, was not a new deal advocate.

Lindbergh, the "General Secretary" would oppose the New Deal.

Psst... attempt on FDR was in 33, not 32:)

-Alex

[leadfool]

Right, typo 1933 not 1932., 

[Black Cavalier]

Is there a planned release date yet?

I'm certainly going to try to make the Kublacon game.  & definately let us know if we can sign up with you ahead of time.

Any chance there'll be someone we could pick up T&T from at the convention?

Thanks

[Doc Twilight]

Is there a planned release date yet?

I'm certainly going to try to make the Kublacon game.  & definately let us know if we can sign up with you ahead of time.

Any chance there'll be someone we could pick up T&T from at the convention?

Thanks

Look forward to seeing you if you do. They have a weird sign up system at Kubla, but I'll see what I can work out.

The target is sometime in Summer, but I have a couple of contributing writers who have asked for more time to flesh out their sections (and I've agreed, since they've been so nice to help out), so beyond that I'm not certain. Definitely this year, but beyond that, Idunno. Maybe August/Septemberish?

-Alex