Since yesterday, I've made a few improvements to my top-down counters (they are now slightly smaller so that they will fit into a 14 x 14 grid of 4cm squares and they now also have appropriately coloured nameplates), and I've also printed off the grid squares on green card. I now have to assemble all the bits together (e.g. glue together the various bits of card that make up the grid) and send my initial dispositions to my opponent, Gary. Once that is done, everything will be ready for tomorrow night!
Once the battle is over and I written up my battle report, I hope to add the files containing my counters and grid squares to the Portable Wargame group on io so that other wargamers can use them should they so wish.
Once the battle is over and I written up my battle report, I hope to add the files containing my counters and grid squares to the Portable Wargame group on io so that other wargamers can use them should they so wish.
I missed yesterday's post. Very interesting idea for those short of space during the lockdown! I tried playing the Ancient PW on a virtual battlefield and it worked though was a very simple affair (https://pampersandp.blogspot.com/2017/06/portable-ancients.html).
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteI created a travelling PW set some time ago, but this is far more sophisticated, and it will be interesting to see how it works.
The lockdown seems to have sparked off a lot of interest in solo and distance wargaming ... and it will be interesting to see if this is maintained after the end of the pandemic,
Keep safe and keep well,
Bob
Enjoy your battle! I look forward to seeing how the rules variations work as, having just put together Union and Confederate armies, I am looking for a grid based ACW game that manages to be simple and captures the period flavour.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Simon
Simon,
DeleteI looking forward to taking part in the battle, and you can be assured that I’ll give feedback on my blog.
Good luck with your ACW project,
Bob