A World Aflame

[Paul @ Empress Miniatures]

We have put Osprey Publishing's new inter-bellum rules, A World Aflame, as a pre-order in our shop. These excellent rules (yes, we've been playtesting them) are ideally suited to many of our ranges - especially the Spanish Civil War and Italy in Abyssinia.




We are doing a special deal with these rules. Each set will come with a free pack of inter-war figures! We will make the choice as to the pack, but we guarantee that they will especially suitable for the rules. People buying multiple copies will get different packs and we will aim to supply some of the more unusual troop types that some of you might not already have in your collections.

Over to Osprey for the full run-down:

About this book
Often called the "Pulp Era", the years between the two World Wars have seen a tremendous surge in interest among wargamers. A World Aflame captures the adventurous nature of the time period to present a fun, fast-paced set of tabletop miniatures rules that can handle the many diverse conflicts of the period, from the Chinese Civil Wars and the "Great Game" in Central Asia, to the Irish War of Independence and the bitter ideological warfare of the Russian and Spanish Civil Wars. The rules also contain options for the "Very British Civil War". This gaming trend has sprung up in recent years, following a "what-if" scenario that has Edward VIII refusing to abdicate the throne, thrusting the country into civil war in 1938. It is a quirky, fun setting, and one that is surprisingly popular. Written by a life-long wargamer, A World Aflame focuses on the daring and heroism of battles fought in the last great era of adventure.

Contents

Introduction
Getting Started
Core Rules
Conflict-specific Rules
Scenarios

[Jehan]

Pre-order = done ! 

[WillieB]

That  front cover illustration alone is almost worth it!

[myincubliss]

It's a great book, I've just put up a review on the blog:

http://deadleadproject.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/world-aflame.html

[pcjohnstone]

Empress store shows as "in stock", so I've ordered a copy - strange as it's not meant to be out until August....

[Paul @ Empress Miniatures]

Hi,

You are correct it is not released until August. We are currently doing pre orders, as stated.

The term 'in stock' is simply computer jargon to allow a pre order in the shop.

If this is a problem e mail us and we will issue a credit. 

Regards,
Paul

[pcjohnstone]

Hi Paul, not a problem, though it did get my hopes up for running an SCW game this coming weekend with them

Bloody computers...

Cheers

Norman

[Drunkendwarf]

It's a great book, I've just put up a review on the blog:

http://deadleadproject.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/world-aflame.html

Great review!
Could you tell me more about unit/force size?

DJ

[myincubliss]

Could you tell me more about unit/force size?

Infantry units are generally 8 (for militia types) to 10 (for army and police and whatnot), but it's not a hard and fast rule (you can use different amounts based on scenarios, figure availability etc). Bear in mind, it's not a codex, so if you have 23 militia miniatures and a preacher with a shotgun, you can play with that!

The sample scenario in the book features 37 figures versus 76 and 2 HMGs in it's first game, with additional troops becoming available as reinforcements in games 2 and 3.

[Dave Knight]

Looking forward to it coming out in August

[Paul @ Empress Miniatures]

Firstly thanks for the review  ......would I have thanked you if it had been bad ?

Don't forget that Empress has a deal on this of a complete pack of relevant figures, thats 4 figures, FREE, with every set of the rules purchased.

Now thats better than Amazon isn't it?

[NurgleHH]

Now thats better than Amazon isn't it?

No, I received my order from amazon at releasedate. I think you need longer...

[Paul @ Empress Miniatures]

No, I received my order from amazon at releasedate. I think you need longer...

No we do not. Sent them out slightly earlier.  Perks of being the author.

[Stavros Banjo]

...and with a pack of free figures too. Ha! Where's your mighty Amazon now then? 

Cracking service from Empress Miniatures. It was my first order &, although it was only a small one, it was a real pleasure to do business with you, sir. I shall definitely be back for more.

I didn't actually realise you were the author too. Well done, that man. Cracking set of rules. Tea & crumpets all round, me thinks.

[eastern barbarian]

got it together with lovely miniatures. Good set of rules and will definitely provide basis for our VBCW games with some modifications for bigger games. Definitely worth buying,  beautiful illustrrations!