Back of beyond in 15mm

[former user]

simply excellent
like it!

everything!
the train a little bit more!

[d phipps]

Been seeing a lot of really cool stuff in 15mm lately. This stuff is awesome!

[The Hooded Claw]

I'm using 'Triumph of the Will' by Two Fat Lardies
http://toofatlardies.co.uk/
That ruleset ticks all the boxes for me, though in truth I haven't blooded my figures yet in a big game. It has taken me over a year to assemble the figures, do conversions and build all the scenery, and I still have lots to do, but in a way that makes it all the more rewarding. Don't let the lack of ready made stuff put you off. In 15mm you can achieve good results with less materials and it takes up far less space so you can make much more (at least that's what I keep telling my wife!)
You can assemble most of the figures you need ready made with a little ingenuity which leaves you time to concentrate on tinkering figures to make the 'exotics'.

Not to derail the thread too much, but could you perhaps say a few things about what you like about this system? I'm not familiar with the TFL products.

Thanks,

-Eli

[sukhe_bator]

TOTW has many things going for it. I haven’t used it that much but what I have seen I like a lot.

The mechanics are simple enough, with rules for trains, armoured cars, mechanical failure, low or poor ammunition etc.

It is not a skirmish set, although it will cater for any number of figures, but basically they have to be in some kind of formation be it a platoon, company etc. It is ideal for 15mm in my opinion since I wanted there to be scope for larger actions on the table. The rules emphasize the importance of willpower amongst your troops. Small numbers of highly motivated troops will outperform hordes of disinterested conscripts.

There is something about the number of figures reflecting the will of the unit rather than physical strength of numbers. However I haven't paid much attention to that since my 15mm figs are based on stands reflecting their relative formations e.g. light cavalry 2 per base, skirmishing infantry 2 per base, rank and file in 3s. I like the idea that you can’t tell a units strengths (or weaknesses) simply by looking at it.

There is a card based action sequence, not an alternating turn sequence so you can’t necessarily choose what happens or what you use next which makes for some interesting situations and simulates the chaos of battle rather nicely. Better quality troops get extra 'action' options and the quality of officers and 'persuaders' like Cheka etc. are catered for.

There’s also a simple hidden movement/deployment system akin to Principles of War with 'blinds' that need to be spotted for to find out what they are, ideal for BoB in my opinion. Great to send your cavalry outriders to investigate a dust cloud only to find it’s a camel caravan while your main body gets attacked by something else!

Well worth a punt if you want to try something a bit different.

[sukhe_bator]

Since I'm aware that I'm a newbie with TOTW - this review that I just spotted should answer all your questions and correct any of my mistakes...
http://thewargameshed.blogspot.com/2006/12/review-triumph-of-will.html

[sukhe_bator]

Long overdue and getting used to my new camera - but my Warlord army is finally finished!

Led (from the rear) by General 'Little Hsu'

Chinese cavalry - a mix of figure makes but the bulk are converted Old Glory 15s Boxer Rebellion period Chinese Imperial cavalry

Infantry - a variety of makes and Nationalities 'pressed' into service

Converted mounted infantry accompanied by some mechanised fire support - a Reno and Peerless armoured car

105mm with gun crew and team

A converted Minifigs GP lorry

[cuprum]

I am amazed! Great job, great army, a wonderful terrain!   

[v_lazy_dragon]

Smashing look terrain and conversions. Really insperational stuff!

[Count Winsky]

Great looking Warlord Army!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[War In 15MM]

Great stuff!  I love to see detail work in 15s. Richard

[Stavros]

Love the shell cases beside the field gun, nice touch.

[sukhe_bator]

The shell casings were inspired by the RA painting of the action at Nery in WW1 - it seemed the most obvious and easiest thing to model in 15mm

[FifteensAway]

Just found this thread.  Wow!  Curious to know its current status?  The project, I mean, not the thread.

[Shaved Dwarf]

I second this! 

[Golgotha]

Beyond fantastic minis and terrain very inspiring must get painting and get back to more RCW.