tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169311972024-03-18T09:47:33.321+00:00Sgt Steiner's Wargaming BlogHistorical Wargaming using Miniatures, PC & Board Games as played by Sgt SteinerSgt Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17805201299484374889noreply@blogger.comBlogger1402125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16931197.post-1173788846907391492024-03-13T23:46:00.001+00:002024-03-13T23:46:52.086+00:00General d'Armee 2 - another test play <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-gE9muicg5BCasc576fHJ_NtI3FZ0v9b_9Xt_cxpO0lw7fSLsgrBojkMTjkOLJCqTu1xAQBGT3TDrSklgk0IboQeXthbYCNoGU8IAyfKpqxJo8NOKYQ1Z9eSxclvltFSEjXgQoftCzRMItQ3OxUyBATab6ovrGiO2DsRiL-RHAZ4QYq5dfzf/s1684/GDA2-Cover-Small.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-gE9muicg5BCasc576fHJ_NtI3FZ0v9b_9Xt_cxpO0lw7fSLsgrBojkMTjkOLJCqTu1xAQBGT3TDrSklgk0IboQeXthbYCNoGU8IAyfKpqxJo8NOKYQ1Z9eSxclvltFSEjXgQoftCzRMItQ3OxUyBATab6ovrGiO2DsRiL-RHAZ4QYq5dfzf/s320/GDA2-Cover-Small.png" width="228" /></a></div>Another try out of GDA2 with Stephen using my Prussians versus his French in a 'pick n mix' type game again (we have not tried converting any of our old GDB/GDA scenarios as yet) to make sure we understand and are happy with rules systems.<p></p><p>Again we enjoyed the overall vibe of the new version and tried out various iterations of the new Taskings and those new CinC Commands (these need careful thought and timing) for instance I had a Brigade Falter so used the 'Stand With Me! to rectify the situation at cost of 2 ADCs plus 1 of these CinC Commands so useful but costly and a one time only (no repeat of same Command). </p><p>Stephen also tried the 'Chief of Staff' which saw him increase his ADCs from 3 to 7 for that turn, again an impactful Command if used wisely.</p><p>We think we mostly (?) have the basics of system absorbed with only a couple of queries today over supports in charges and what thwarts/impacts them.</p><p>We are very much in that 'oh shiny new rules' mode at present</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghAOmomJe6DnI1mWbnoaqdVsk0HIEzDy3SrxBMQ6nsWMrLpY6xpuDhbPuMuPUnUrj-cSmeCFyBB6eAdNCwJOSPCVKlIA7dS7I3Y8kDw-RaFt6ng3kG2CPi02928Oyza7rEQG9CSt-NZVON1j5oviyktepbAOPPbmLy3viDwrQIjtH8BBVhRvsx/s1684/GDA2-Cover-Small.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghAOmomJe6DnI1mWbnoaqdVsk0HIEzDy3SrxBMQ6nsWMrLpY6xpuDhbPuMuPUnUrj-cSmeCFyBB6eAdNCwJOSPCVKlIA7dS7I3Y8kDw-RaFt6ng3kG2CPi02928Oyza7rEQG9CSt-NZVON1j5oviyktepbAOPPbmLy3viDwrQIjtH8BBVhRvsx/s320/GDA2-Cover-Small.png" width="228" /></a></div>Set up a solo game with GDA2 to try to further comprehend the changes from GDA and familiarise myself further with new systems.<p></p><p>Table set up using GDB random terrain generator and the new 'Lists' from GDA2 with a French versus Prussian bash circa 1814.</p><p>Tried a different Prussian support option with a 5 unit Brigade of Landwehr who are classed as Enthusiastic (a temporary upgrade of sorts) but Recruits thus making the Prussians a large force. </p><p>Prussians were in defence and French in attack both with 1 Bold Brigadier and both with Campaigner Generals.</p><p>Both held their Cavalry Brigades of-table as Reserve.</p><p>Play in GDA2 just seems to flow quicker than previous version with the movement being very liberal (essentially full going forward and half for sideways, backwards or in rough terrain) and the use of ADCs (still pretty random as to numbers available for use per turn) is slick with Orders seeming bit easier to use. </p><p>Bold commanders are very good as unlikely to fail a command roll, unless you overload them with several taskings and you do get only one in 'pick up' games. </p><p>Initiative seems more important than in GDA (maybe I misunderstood before ?) as going first is a potent advantage.</p><p>Charges are much easier to understand in terms of who can lead (max 1 unit per Brigade) and who can support and the charging process seems easier overall.</p><p>Shooting is pretty intuitive as to quality of volleys and adjustments and whilst Skirmishing has changed somewhat it still can be damaging as screens always seem to have decent numbers of dice to roll.</p><p>Artillery also easy to implement and Canister as deadly as ever.</p><p>Did manage a couple of melee combats and again easy to understand and process and the outcomes can be decisive if opposing scores diverge enough and supports get involved in a defeat.</p><p>Only things I needed multiple readings of to grasp were Retreats, Withdrawals and the differences pertaining to when and how these occur (ie from shooting or combat) and option to voluntarily withdraw to behind your supporting second line, which unlike a 'normal' withdrawal is marked as a Retreat (guess friends do not know it voluntary move) instead of usual Unformed.</p><p>Of course the new CinC Commands still need some absorption, I tried 'Now's Your Time!' but soon realised I had somewhat misunderstood its 'shoot and charge' concept especially when enemy pre-empted any charges with their own. </p><p>These new Commands need to be carefully timed in the main and are a powerful but precious one-time resource.</p><p>Another game planned with Stephen this week which will doubtless highlight any mistakes in my understanding. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Overview of initial deployments with Prussians on left occupying Village objective</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>On Prussian left a Young Guard Brigade has pummeled them (and disrupted the 'Now's The Time!' 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Sgt Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17805201299484374889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16931197.post-18727080096998520812024-03-07T19:47:00.000+00:002024-03-07T19:47:09.479+00:00General d'Armee 2 a quick initial try<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vXAEwuUYvxZtAoapStRkZwO8udDPs5fd-8lBU9Cb2cGv7aJvSILYDiZP_kzqj0V2mfK0jO68SgsdHyzYF7BCVEBoqxX7iqtMGknAoFpr-9mEoxQQYGhyphenhyphenJ2FBz6QAdm4jR4xf8jQogIXQcETvUdDU2fXbCSrVJS3M8HZvV7Pq6slk6T9_8boL/s1684/GDA2-Cover-Small.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vXAEwuUYvxZtAoapStRkZwO8udDPs5fd-8lBU9Cb2cGv7aJvSILYDiZP_kzqj0V2mfK0jO68SgsdHyzYF7BCVEBoqxX7iqtMGknAoFpr-9mEoxQQYGhyphenhyphenJ2FBz6QAdm4jR4xf8jQogIXQcETvUdDU2fXbCSrVJS3M8HZvV7Pq6slk6T9_8boL/w285-h400/GDA2-Cover-Small.png" width="285" /></a></div>A brief try of new GDA2 today at Stephens (whose physical copy arrived just as we started) with a 1813/14 Prussian vs French match up using the 'pick n mix' Divisional lists included with terrain generated from the system in the GDB rules.<p></p><p>The lists are quite good generating plausible Divisional forces as you get 4 core Brigades (3 Foot 1 Mounted) with options to choose 1-3 more depending on size of game you want. </p><p>Additionally you use upgrades/promotions to regrade some troops or add extra units with number of such upgrades determined by size of game and attacker vs defender (attacker also get 2 extra Line units). </p><p>British and French benefit from access to more Light Infantry units which if 'bought'/upgraded to Veteran are very flexible as only they can operate Deployed into Skirmish Order in the open (lesser quality Lights can only skirmish in cover/rough) </p><p><br /></p><p>We rolled for attacker/defender (much easier to sort this prior to a game as effects list options) and as defender I got option to choose a Redoubt which can be the Tactical Objective in a game (one is selected within defenders zone and can be a BUA or Hill or some such). Defenders deploy in own half of table and cannot advance into enemy half unless they are Skirmishers or Cavalry or a Brigade using Re-deploy command.</p><p>We only played a few turns as lots of discussion (as is our want) of new systems in rules and effects of new Taskings and especially the new CinC Commands.</p><p>Systems for shooting, charging and combat are simpler overall (and more intuitive we felt) with most situations/circumstances being either re-rolls or additional Casualty Dice or simple adjustment to 'quality' of shooting effect. </p><p>Charges being limited to single units (with supports) is much easier to work out and cuts out need for several rules like Massed Columns.</p><p>Troop grades are simpler in that things like Grenadier or Reservist is a permanent state rather than old changes after X casualties deal, again making things simpler overall.</p><p>Artillery Brigades are no more (they felt out of place in Divisional game) with Batteries being attached to an Infantry Brigade with a maximum of 1 per Brigade and Artillery Assault is limited to a single Battery per turn so much less impactful than in GDA1 (they always seemed too good).</p><p>We tried a cavalry charge vs foot in Line who now must dice to form Square (or not) with option to choose to stay in Line being removed. </p><p>As it turned out my Line failed to form square and became an Unformed Line but managed to bounce the Light Cavalry and supports due to a judicious re-roll.</p><p>I also tried new CinC Command 'Post of Honour' which gives a unit/Brigade enhanced charging/combat ability at cost of a couple of ADCs and a CinC Command chit (we had 2 each of these). </p><p>The various CinC commands look pretty potent but are non-repeatable one-shot wonders so timing is key.</p><p>Overall very happy with new version and look forward to more game time with them to discover nuances and tactics.</p><p>They work well for a Divisional (4-6 Brigades) on our tables size and whilst not as fast playing as the similarly pitched Lasalle 2, they do add some nice tactical decisions/flavour to game play. </p><p>There are rules included for larger sized Corps Level games (but bigger tables required) but I would stick with Glory is Fleeting, Shako 2 or of course FOB for such larger encounters.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Only a couple of pics as engrossed in activity</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Later and the French Artillery and Empress Dragoons (far left) have caused havoc on Prussian left with units destroyed and routing after being caught in marching columns. <div>French are into Gilly and pressing hard on their left, as Prussian morale about to collapse.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzjnYOsy5fmyktCFhPiZWaX6kcHVLvpLJ3DWaG-eJhxxSEsFUofO-ISr_B3dTn-4D3dJnqDIpYQx_iUeVvIIFvUODLn8er04PeaZzW1xuHm8bj-NZdKdeNEg488QLSuv5SRgVLvB1kgbNt9gkkCFVXXr8Urh5BucNBwR4o8_t5VULrusPHBXUb/s3339/IMG_20240224_124003.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1842" data-original-width="3339" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzjnYOsy5fmyktCFhPiZWaX6kcHVLvpLJ3DWaG-eJhxxSEsFUofO-ISr_B3dTn-4D3dJnqDIpYQx_iUeVvIIFvUODLn8er04PeaZzW1xuHm8bj-NZdKdeNEg488QLSuv5SRgVLvB1kgbNt9gkkCFVXXr8Urh5BucNBwR4o8_t5VULrusPHBXUb/w640-h354/IMG_20240224_124003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>And a couple of better pics taken by Bryn.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The Russian Front Pbem progresses and preparation for UWS game <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92hJiSinqEs2lIekrA08mP2iqEtWgJb-W-M8TCsiup1eeOE2q7ylVCHAKQPCUT-QxP4onn1Il03hWx1wx-RxtyJm8M1VX8i6hmMCIxYQoKxLHt9vDL-lZW2Grn5RpBMafBqhXNmF-_94dTlGVPsmYJ3pGOJPN-tNO1D16JCP45LuVmB6tAFDz/s500/Photo%2016-11-2012%2000%2049%2010.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="374" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92hJiSinqEs2lIekrA08mP2iqEtWgJb-W-M8TCsiup1eeOE2q7ylVCHAKQPCUT-QxP4onn1Il03hWx1wx-RxtyJm8M1VX8i6hmMCIxYQoKxLHt9vDL-lZW2Grn5RpBMafBqhXNmF-_94dTlGVPsmYJ3pGOJPN-tNO1D16JCP45LuVmB6tAFDz/s320/Photo%2016-11-2012%2000%2049%2010.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Just completed Turn 4 of ongoing Vassal Pbem of No Retreat! The Russian Front with Mike and my Germans stagnant due to Snow (and a Long Winter turn upcoming) but did manage to survive several Russian attacks mainly by backing off. <p></p><p>Need to get through these awful Winter turns and into summer 1942 to try to get some progress Eastwards before worm turns..........</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZ_e107OfuBYjGjkXmi6rL6Wot9DKcJ7utyRaWSqhyclCGvTxtJKCAIG96cLntGdhnvqfiCzwP9c1CkKVQ53farAt0WwSiSgkppR-MskUwNfFRkr1qEUwaG2W2ZxDgGviFWG1GVfXAg8k3Y6W8gGPd2pvSvApS3bTs3JHcdAkw3jME_plYo6d/s1534/NR%20T4%20End.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="1534" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZ_e107OfuBYjGjkXmi6rL6Wot9DKcJ7utyRaWSqhyclCGvTxtJKCAIG96cLntGdhnvqfiCzwP9c1CkKVQ53farAt0WwSiSgkppR-MskUwNfFRkr1qEUwaG2W2ZxDgGviFWG1GVfXAg8k3Y6W8gGPd2pvSvApS3bTs3JHcdAkw3jME_plYo6d/w640-h380/NR%20T4%20End.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Also planning another Field of Battle 3 game at club on Saturday so sorted out terrain and OOBs for Action at Gilly 1815, a smallish scenario (as I cant stay til the death this week) adapted from a GDA version.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAmiEZxXF_qDTVYJsAoWl7rxq9iZ_ju5WJWrTHyMjjM-x_BvwpH6Y-O_fX76m6fVkq-WBWC5aHOSO0cUpbXFUBx_dPieEucb0aKfD35f-9da6ntFAW0vQrP6yYInbEmZDItaVyS-xQP_Gi6wiPlUz-jVYSoMTjflp-W43bpfHSDaSe0pmbqXuI" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="317" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAmiEZxXF_qDTVYJsAoWl7rxq9iZ_ju5WJWrTHyMjjM-x_BvwpH6Y-O_fX76m6fVkq-WBWC5aHOSO0cUpbXFUBx_dPieEucb0aKfD35f-9da6ntFAW0vQrP6yYInbEmZDItaVyS-xQP_Gi6wiPlUz-jVYSoMTjflp-W43bpfHSDaSe0pmbqXuI" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>After reading a Blog post by The Waving Flag relating to an AI site (www.perplexity.com) I decided to give it a quick decko and simply typed in the question: "What is Sgt Steiners Wargaming Blog ?" and herewith is the answer given which is on the nose and interesting, if not a tad concerning, as to the 'power' of such AI even on such a mundane and inconsequential topic. </p><p>At least it does not know my real name or does it !!??</p><p><span face="__fkGroteskNeue_532e43, __fkGroteskNeue_Fallback_532e43, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 16px;"><i>Sgt Steiner's Wargaming Blog is a platform where Sgt Steiner shares his experiences and insights into historical wargaming using miniatures, PC, and board games. The blog covers a variety of wargaming activities, including solo dabbling, scenario starters, and game reports from different periods of history, such as the Battle of Oudenarde and the Fall of Saigon. Sgt Steiner's interests in historical wargaming, miniatures, board games, PC games, movies, and military history are reflected in the content shared on the blog. The blog provides a glimpse into the world of a wargaming enthusiast and his experiences with various wargaming activities and interests.</i></span></p><p><span face="__fkGroteskNeue_532e43, __fkGroteskNeue_Fallback_532e43, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 16px;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Enticed by it wiles I entered a second question "What is the type of content of Sgt Steiners Wargaming Blog ?" and this was response, pretty much on the money.</span></span></p><p><span face="__fkGroteskNeue_532e43, __fkGroteskNeue_Fallback_532e43, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: black; font-size: 16px;"><i><span style="color: white;">Sgt Steiner's Wargaming Blog primarily features content related to historical wargaming, including miniatures, board games, and PC games. The blog covers topics such as specific gaming sessions, army lists, and thoughts on various wargaming interests. Sgt Steiner's interests include historical wargaming, miniatures, board games, PC games, movies, and military history. The blog provides insights into gaming experiences and preferences, making it a valuable resource for those interested in historical wargaming</span></i></span></p><p><span face="__fkGroteskNeue_532e43, __fkGroteskNeue_Fallback_532e43, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: #fcfcf9; color: #13343b; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p><p><span face="__fkGroteskNeue_532e43, __fkGroteskNeue_Fallback_532e43, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">To fellow Bloggers go ahead and try this IF YOU DARE !!</span></span></p><p><br /></p>Sgt Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17805201299484374889noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16931197.post-3544690342682236742024-02-17T22:02:00.002+00:002024-02-17T22:02:37.404+00:00Fall of Saigon in progress<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuY2QYU3-gB8oo71IuWSr5r0q9kB-suLYHB5MVrKjWzXe3szJUWKZtD6nQpmR9qyTEsTaHgmGUKupXfeK_qTqri_iZ917TcmvGxsI-TPnj8ON_xMo2j1XGNMXqrqCbhfMOS45i9bPnsx2U7W9HAoFY1xsAELpCBNkxDVF2WBuEv2xv3Ejfczhp/s500/pic5337680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="378" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuY2QYU3-gB8oo71IuWSr5r0q9kB-suLYHB5MVrKjWzXe3szJUWKZtD6nQpmR9qyTEsTaHgmGUKupXfeK_qTqri_iZ917TcmvGxsI-TPnj8ON_xMo2j1XGNMXqrqCbhfMOS45i9bPnsx2U7W9HAoFY1xsAELpCBNkxDVF2WBuEv2xv3Ejfczhp/s320/pic5337680.jpg" width="242" /></a></div>Fall of Saigon expansion arrived (after a days delay due to Courier mix up) and I got it to table for solo try (no minis game this week as Stephen unwell)<p></p><p>Expansion includes scenarios to extend the scenarios of FITL and most intriguing a a scenario entitled 'Black April' using with the NVA and ARVN only and dealing with the NVA offensives that sealed demise of south after Paris Peace Accords.</p><p>This piqued my interest most so set it up for a play through.</p><p>With just 2 'factions' this is a two player scenario and utilises the two player initiative system from Colonial Twilight and goodly portion of the new cards decks covering 1973-1975 (24 cards per year plus new Coup cards although only 6-8 cards per year used in a scenario).</p><p>Armour is introduced in expansion (with new triangular blocks) and a couple of new associated OPs and Special Activity (Spearhead) and these are an interesting twist.</p><p>Only played through 1973 and just into 1974 but the NVA do seem irresistible especially their new 'Spring Offensive' Pivotal Event which allows them to Free March, Free Bombard and Free Attack all across the board once conditions are correct (post Watergate and regular troops fully mobilised) and have taken Saigon and most of the North.</p><p>Doubtless my play or ARVN is less than optimal (too many Events taken I fear) but thats what a play through is for.</p><p>All in all whilst just dipping a toe this is an excellent expansion and look forward to using the Extended options for other scenarios wherein if no clear winner in a standard FITL game you check the effect of Paris Peace talks then set up extended decks to play into 1973-1975.</p><p>Making a great game even better. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Set up for Black April with only NVA and ARVN pieces (VC and USA are not used)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1712" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiD7UOjdnVlVy-CRINP-IxNuwWMY4e9VniUHsLh2LXuDbLOaXhNEnvCaInXoVINIIat1tLPKPJWefHM27hSxH1iOqezQWvSqhF8Vm6vjtw_EJUNjr9MlEz60gTe9ZA2a09amCFIUgloeaUxrTrn59qmPyxfMRkYEmqlBAz0bwME_FrKFLt8iMK/w640-h448/2020-04-13%2016.46.58.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Been dabbling and dibbling again this last few days with various board Wargames but also made a couple of purchases (!!) and did manage to play a minis game but photos seem to have gone AWOL ?</span></div><p><br /></p><p>On board Wargame front I set up (always prefer physical game to Vassal as excellent as that is) and played through several turns (up until I realised Axis were stuffed in late 1943) of WW2: Barbarossa To Berlin a CDG type I have always enjoyed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The Russian Front continues with German (moi) Turn 3 having just ended. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAVLnTUYPFYcb0emLlWBmw_m_5gcgk-f6v2NeL7GhvQ4-ftSXEOvdKo2tVV64xqhyphenhyphenH33STn8xfMqDmmKpd9qp6CcbpihlwZS35z72crscTmWGxWp-EFL9rUSSW9TGvtGXld5g_ptyM6NNSwUeON4ETyfG77Ov_lCLXm-D5o7LRYESzV6DkEjZ/s500/pic1019831_md.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="374" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAVLnTUYPFYcb0emLlWBmw_m_5gcgk-f6v2NeL7GhvQ4-ftSXEOvdKo2tVV64xqhyphenhyphenH33STn8xfMqDmmKpd9qp6CcbpihlwZS35z72crscTmWGxWp-EFL9rUSSW9TGvtGXld5g_ptyM6NNSwUeON4ETyfG77Ov_lCLXm-D5o7LRYESzV6DkEjZ/s320/pic1019831_md.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Ivans (Mike) looking rather thin on ground but they will have 6 cards in their part of turn to 'spend' to restore units and they have a few reserves arriving as well so should look better for them.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1514" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2IeR9BAn78B6HApwAne73K6PXlibsu2n8AYPY127_Ox8fa56JqajmM7nwPr76C2xuwNtIMLWFERuE8N7Sko7i2xXxOv74zfOzQt9x4qPc-hi-s29Lfs-nzCZxWloUXwTww0t4b-j7WAMROmNFj3y6n7xB1b1LZa9oBuER8vCsWx8Crff4HkG/s320/2022-07-24%2018.21.46.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><p>First I set up a Napoleonic game for Battle Command based on an old Lasalle scenario 'Pitschberg 1813' with French attacking Prussians.</p><p>However the scenario has French attacking from short end of table and set up right in face of Prussians especially their Advance Guard so all pretty squashed and very bloody from get go.</p><p>Forces are nicely balanced but think I would re-jig the table to extend French deployment area by at least 12" and maybe its orientation, so did not complete this one.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>French arriving at 'whites of their eyes' range to Prussians</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1787" data-original-width="3348" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDObEG2CvxbZXZweZPUEzBETXEBLrCzOWrFcdzksqwX-qruhdPWLIYvYv44QgE0ckre1uMgIVvOuSnAsxkTzlOQrGbrNxIUJzpq5iyK3Oq_PQtcDgRy76l_6UrKOYjHPRaFkYwPno0Y2VONEBmhNXFIO3Wx91zr3sIO0hkodXHG654pc4vhY_/w640-h342/IMG_20240127_102126.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Mike and Simon played board game ("burn the heretics !" I heard in background) with the excellent No Retreat! The Russian Front which Russians won in 1943 after a large portion of Germans surrounded. Nice to see some cardboard wargaming action.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIPBmkHyAwiGqLFPjoxWxVLH5E8ESM19Yf1yjuAbWscviCxdwSWbkxlABI4RG6vohAwdj_mL3bukif0iNGdqOVihuGb3KA30ZJj7VEPOIfveDx0Gb1FaJbBkh9Rj38wDdJ2Fn0Kt3RSJT-jc7judRWK9KbOTu8ffcY5CmZofXeh8-uH6qQS0P/s3840/IMG_20240127_102119.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIPBmkHyAwiGqLFPjoxWxVLH5E8ESM19Yf1yjuAbWscviCxdwSWbkxlABI4RG6vohAwdj_mL3bukif0iNGdqOVihuGb3KA30ZJj7VEPOIfveDx0Gb1FaJbBkh9Rj38wDdJ2Fn0Kt3RSJT-jc7judRWK9KbOTu8ffcY5CmZofXeh8-uH6qQS0P/w640-h360/IMG_20240127_102119.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Sgt Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17805201299484374889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16931197.post-19271928814533679532024-01-25T20:26:00.004+00:002024-01-25T20:27:28.309+00:00Shako II - Gross Beeren scenario and a new Vassal game started - No Retreat! The Russian Front<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BAWWrr8Il1JDAXSFTqsMeoZrWaP-hd9hlc7s9NcksQaHvorBGbWFXfRFDImBxGMwYJ43kSjdCE-HBb9l7m4G2Kb8yZMUKMDqcsKCMPOYS_KKqv_2a4S7iwZWGu5GUJ-MqRkXHOomdHB07GHHb9F3a73TSdx3Gs_WGUUhqC20qOTFR022tZ0t/s630/2019-11-06%2023.33.01.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="481" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BAWWrr8Il1JDAXSFTqsMeoZrWaP-hd9hlc7s9NcksQaHvorBGbWFXfRFDImBxGMwYJ43kSjdCE-HBb9l7m4G2Kb8yZMUKMDqcsKCMPOYS_KKqv_2a4S7iwZWGu5GUJ-MqRkXHOomdHB07GHHb9F3a73TSdx3Gs_WGUUhqC20qOTFR022tZ0t/s320/2019-11-06%2023.33.01.jpg" width="244" /></a></div>Game at Stephens today using Shako and a scenario he adapted from a scenario booklet set during Leipzig battles with action at Gross Beeren.<p></p><p>I fielded the Prussian attackers against his French.</p><p>I had a whopping 26 (8 in reserve formations) Landwehr units with a 9 Regulars and couple of Grenadiers with 2 Hussars and a Landwehr cavalry unit backed by 2 artillery batteries (tough to use in attack in this terrain). French had several 2 Line units several Regular Line and several Elites, with 6 units of light Horse arriving as reserves and 5 Artillery batteries. </p><p>Odd scenario in some ways as despite being a 6' x 4' board you really only use 4' x 4'. </p><p>Scenario designed primarily for Gen De Brigade with about a third of Prussian Infantry reserves appearing on Turn 6 on the 'unused' left flank portion of table but this is lined by an impassable river cross-able only at at only 2 adjacent bridges. The bridges are however at least 5 moves from entry point and with game only lasting 15 turns the impact of these reserves seems minimal/inconsequential (as essentially only 2 units can cross the bridge in a 2 turn window ?). Think this would be an issue with most rule sets unless some form of march move available (FOB or BP might allow multiple moves to get to bridges faster) and enemy intervention of any kind would nullify this.</p><p>The rest of table is literally crammed (even with the small footprint Shako units) with units with 24 units each at start and both receiving reserves in this same sector with both having cavalry among their follow up formations which have limited deployment options (mounted cant enter woods in Shako). Using GDB size units (24-36 figures) would surely cause even greater density (not well read on this action so that may indeed be accurate ?). </p><p>Stephen had reduced the amount of artillery batteries available to both side by a third but the remainder are very effective (especially for defender) as a target rich environment and Shako artillery always causes a lot of casualties (as it should especially once in canister range).</p><p>Prussians advanced slowly through woods in attack columns but then tried deploying into line once French artillery started its pounding but suffered lots of casualties.</p><p>I did manage to assault edge of Gross Beeren with two units (1 Elite) but was repulsed twice be its defenders. Minor assaults by a couple of Prussians units on my right were easily repulsed. </p><p>A tough task indeed this one but still enjoyed using Shako (one of my favourite sets)</p><p><br /></p><p>Initial deployments showing density of units and the unused left flank and bridges</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglTRNRKUjWQPdAqakS10pBWyRENfAaiOaFc_I0CgUQfF76ywBKCfs4IEC4joRwc-a0WTbp9iYsXd8zo5nCoOSuDYFSvJhXdO3Yq0mja0wk8xZV-DGX_3DITFo9d48NLQzOOAjnTnjlCiMz-VsV4YGd_pTgkuk6AVlcrgizhrIFS0t9MAWzkno1/s3839/IMG_20240125_113113.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1716" data-original-width="3839" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglTRNRKUjWQPdAqakS10pBWyRENfAaiOaFc_I0CgUQfF76ywBKCfs4IEC4joRwc-a0WTbp9iYsXd8zo5nCoOSuDYFSvJhXdO3Yq0mja0wk8xZV-DGX_3DITFo9d48NLQzOOAjnTnjlCiMz-VsV4YGd_pTgkuk6AVlcrgizhrIFS0t9MAWzkno1/w640-h286/IMG_20240125_113113.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Prussian foot on my right in column to move through woods with Hussars stuck in column to use road.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEocFI_hWkETInxv78AL2kAkfkKlKvBniMUuyGldmj606vfkuz84Aayc912RqMP3S8_GnFImhplpM_bRFuJ1niKGL6nh9-rQ8LDvyoXrvAbFOkCkWB0hMsc4gJEI3VvIa6YA6MSUsQRb5LjPUSPzHoYh9oMAOk0p_wlwdvOVdAhCXJCgLtM-uk/s3840/IMG_20240125_113118.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEocFI_hWkETInxv78AL2kAkfkKlKvBniMUuyGldmj606vfkuz84Aayc912RqMP3S8_GnFImhplpM_bRFuJ1niKGL6nh9-rQ8LDvyoXrvAbFOkCkWB0hMsc4gJEI3VvIa6YA6MSUsQRb5LjPUSPzHoYh9oMAOk0p_wlwdvOVdAhCXJCgLtM-uk/w640-h360/IMG_20240125_113118.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The only real open zone was narrow section just in front of village<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KX5s_3qb13Cl1SGtfP_cXyXtOStWpiXJanR-pT3m7PsPiy1zIPpNgLVv58hEqMwe5htHh3JUvLzq0mz7KKVcEMtBX77azl7Jqa2a8Af-weBtkg2UO-c62ylmMCl0KYWUzGsP-L5vY67wbjE3oOsyzKaTPd7Ix1W93Cps3nKkv1Uzuy9cb8Z1/s3840/IMG_20240125_113124.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KX5s_3qb13Cl1SGtfP_cXyXtOStWpiXJanR-pT3m7PsPiy1zIPpNgLVv58hEqMwe5htHh3JUvLzq0mz7KKVcEMtBX77azl7Jqa2a8Af-weBtkg2UO-c62ylmMCl0KYWUzGsP-L5vY67wbjE3oOsyzKaTPd7Ix1W93Cps3nKkv1Uzuy9cb8Z1/w640-h360/IMG_20240125_113124.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The Russian Front (a game I thoroughly enjoy but not played in a while).<p></p><p>We have started with the opening Barbarossa scenario but will likely continue on if no auto victory.</p><p>Early stages (ie Turn 2) and the module maybe not as Pbem friendly as last with quite the variety of potential phases cards that can be played in enemy turn so needing to go step by step to allow possible play of such cards, but so far so good.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Germans (moi) just completed moves having gained 3VP so far with 2 captured cities and one surrendered unit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7bybgGkyz_FB6Xe45iiFKk3jUlt4-ybysiEmiztAmdaX3AEO7VD_I-RGsJx7KcnLgafHddJfYKkXedXyXjP2kEbqP_xbln5vzM7mc0tk9r95gs7WWOprCFp78VWKdoEMJlrsYGjhL-BTXEe0O33X9hJEg4cbe3VD4XBZxfSgI3wv3XF8Iith/s1891/NR1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gcuB61mAmxLsHieMu8jqtYNgETJS4v8dR5Gu-n8ljQp3HONEnzJSbLlm_7Cu1FKKt4n568s3cubvBBv3CbHodQk4NW2R0Ng3vEzOCCnKcvn8mbLJrwSOFdqfadUzWSw5xaNb-CBtyH7M4TRwy4Gzt0Gv3fTzbozGsw0nzY9cw3QGzliHmQO2/s1024/pic3760409_lg.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gcuB61mAmxLsHieMu8jqtYNgETJS4v8dR5Gu-n8ljQp3HONEnzJSbLlm_7Cu1FKKt4n568s3cubvBBv3CbHodQk4NW2R0Ng3vEzOCCnKcvn8mbLJrwSOFdqfadUzWSw5xaNb-CBtyH7M4TRwy4Gzt0Gv3fTzbozGsw0nzY9cw3QGzliHmQO2/s320/pic3760409_lg.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Finished today a PBEM Vassal game with Mike of the excellent Holland '44 game from GMT which we have been playing since 11th August last year.<p></p><p>We managed to complete the entire 20 turns after starting with the Short scenario and then deciding to play on to complete the Full Campaign as we were enjoying it so much.</p><p>The Vassal module is pretty user friendly (lots of nice extra features to help PBEM play) and we had only a couple of minor problems with (mainly to do with Breakthrough Advances) system via PBEM that we ironed out.</p><p>Despite having owned game since it came out in 2017 this was my first proper play (having only dabbled with set up and couple of game turns solo) and thankfully between us we managed to sort any rules issues that arose with only a couple we are not fully sure about having done correctly (Remnant units and Engineer Ferries). </p><p>It was a truly excellent gaming experience with great game (and opponent) and so nice to be able to play a game like this to completion (something I just do not think I would ever come close to managing with the physical game), and it broadly followed historical events until last few turns.</p><p>Weather had effect throughout with Mike seldom managing to roll clear weather it being mainly overcast or cloudy which impacted his Para replacements and reserves deployments.</p><p>We used Vassal for dice rolls and it could be very cruel on several turns but think honours were about even in this regard.</p><p>Nijmegen and its environs took much longer to capture for Allies and Frost lasted a day longer at Arnhem despite my German onslaught. I could not manage to eradicate the 1st Para units (so tough !) around Oosterbeek by game end, but Mike could not get any of 30th Corps across the Lower Rhine either so it came down to accumulated Victory Points which gave Germans the win (they score for Allied unit losses whilst Allies score for captured City Hexes).</p><p>But honestly winning/losing was really secondary to the enjoyment of game overall for me and no doubt our strategies/gameplay where likely less than stellar but it was just such nerdy fun !</p><p><br /></p><p>Hard to properly convey action of such a long game but here are a few screenshots (hovering over or clicking on each should enlarge to more readable dimensions) which hopefully show progression of Allied advance.</p><p>Turn 3 (situation at end of German turn bottom (Eindhoven) middle (Nijmegen) and top (Arnhem) areas of map. </p><p>Initial assault of 30th Corps in south and US 82nd and 101st around Eindhoven and Nijmegen with British 1st Para in Arnhem (Frost holding northern end of bridge). Scattered and weak (except at Arnhem) German forces trying to delay Allies. 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="554" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNftmEoB3Qs54AjGHONMFpCueIg2GNVz61lNtwGOykeI0iiL4ATdEx_0HqyzFdiXAvdLVeiLfyCQvR8PZrOzh2_2R6an4yfi1w_p-es7lTjYs3RyK4bhzKW5YeYYjAHt9tmvvs-WxF3n7LlMVGVMNHQza0Jry-ftKqfGcJ7RQT-CIqx6hB4Ae/s320/GCoF.jpg" width="236" /></a></div>Got this title from VUCA Simulations back on to table and played through solo to completion over couple of evenings.<p></p><p>A very visually attractive game (a VUCA trait) with low rules overhead and point to point system.</p><p>It is very much a dice fest style game with massed units (limit of 8 units making a move but no limits to 'stacking' in an area) in Field Battles hurling bunches of dice needing 6 to hit (Leaders can add +1 to +3 to chances) so can be large swings in fortune which is fine in solo-mode but might not be so desirable in face to face play.</p><p>Units are all generic 'Infantry' with 2 steps with reverse side being Damaged status (cannot be used in Field Battles only Siege Defence) that can be restored. Units that are destroyed go into a Force Pool but Leaders killed are permanently lost.</p><p>Forts can be besieged and these can be tough to take (especially with my rolling) as only 6 hits (Leaders do not modify) although they only ever have a garrison of 1 or 2 units depending on Fort type.</p><p>It is a chit pull system (nations have varied amount of chits in pool) with an End Turn chit that came up very frequently in my game even when chit pool at its max (2 Prussian 2 British, 1 French, 1 Russian (just as well as there a ton of Ivans) and 2 Austrian which also controls the minor Swedish, Saxon and Holy Roman Empire forces). Prussia starts with its 2 chits and other nations appear within first several turns giving Frederick a brief window of initiative/opportunity at game start.</p><p>When (if) a nations chit is pulled they roll a dice to establish action points they can spend to restore losses, move and fight or continue an ongoing siege with any retreats conducted previously deducting from this total. Prussians get an inherent +2 to this roll</p><p>There are 2 small decks of cards for Prussian (Prussia with Britain/Hannover) and Austrian Alliances (Austria, minor nations and France and Russia - although from 1762 Russia can changes side if Catherine dies by dice roll) to use, these have various impacts on proceedings (modifiers to combat and similar).</p><p>Turns are conducted by having 5 possible turns each year (bar first which as only 2) with a Winter phase (during which off-table reserves are mobilized and besieging armies can suffer attrition losses) ending each year. So there can be a lot of possible activity barring the End Turn chit appearing and game could take awhile as some 32 possible turns with 7 Winter phases.</p><p>Resource cities are key to game with their loss or capture influencing size of card hand and victory with Prussia under real pressure as they lose if they lose 2 resource areas (from possible 10) or 1 plus Berlin at end of any enemy phase.</p><p>Frederick is best leader in game (the only +3 leader) and has some unique combat cards only he can use but he cannot be everywhere and subject vagaries of dice like all lesser mortals.</p><p>The Austrians and their allies are more numerous than Fredericks Alliance but with only 1 chit the Russians often fail to act in a turn which showcases their ponderous methods quite well.</p><p>My game ended in 1761 with Austrians taking Berlin and having recovered a couple of lost resource areas to force Prussia into surrender.</p><p>Overall a fast playing and simple game, nice as a solo experience but lacking depth and rather lucktastic in many regards. 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="226" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCioHX6FtdqaS4iGKzEwIVjUu3GbM1trxUW8_aae3Qp30QX8LjME0KqtgHHe7wlz9b42-J09Fj7xYmqE7iqcdcRT99YWD5gjkPku8yGhCxj5fyyECoIQ6XRXOD_XX834lImiqI-T9T-cSUx0iC4SD0pokZekWtBcwnCP89_oou6eIRdGXiryf/s1600/adlg.000.en.jpg" width="226" /></a></div>First game session of New Year (after missing couple of weeks due to other circumstances) and it was with LADG to give Stephen further practice for Munster at end of month.<p></p><p>He has still not decided what army he will use (having a proliferation of available types) but tried Burgundian and then Ottoman Turk.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>First up I used Order of St John against his Burgundian and for a change I choose (having won the option) mountainous terrain (we do find that 9 of 10 games are in Plains) and this lead to a clustering of terrain in my right corner.</p><p>Lots of maneuvering due to terrain and I came undone when my Brilliant CinC on my right rolled minimum PIPs for a couple of turns thwarting my attempt to turn enemy flank before they done same. </p><p>Burgundians won this one easily and I lost 2 General in combat (he can roll ones when he wants to !)</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I won first easily (Steven learning game) but second ended in a draw. I neglected to take pics however </p><p>(Pic of Malayan game from a solo session)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdA7YezN0j72f2qyspIfItFPq0Mmar7Kaoe3jOhyCuxLGjG3GfjuCHayxju_RPFkIkHfZhWOeqnUFvlfw5IgxA4YxiQSesGT6qSVdNNTkK8bOsVHG2t_LOJOb6g9M4cKnH7V-h1A7gIrWuiAvregIouZGKgd8QU-oC9Esg6r8wrpWZtYqE1L2T/s3840/IMG_20230720_165536.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdA7YezN0j72f2qyspIfItFPq0Mmar7Kaoe3jOhyCuxLGjG3GfjuCHayxju_RPFkIkHfZhWOeqnUFvlfw5IgxA4YxiQSesGT6qSVdNNTkK8bOsVHG2t_LOJOb6g9M4cKnH7V-h1A7gIrWuiAvregIouZGKgd8QU-oC9Esg6r8wrpWZtYqE1L2T/w640-h360/IMG_20230720_165536.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Sgt Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17805201299484374889noreply@blogger.com5