I have almost finished writing the first draft of the book's text, and I am now beginning to add some of the images. At present, I have just finished the first of several maps that Arthur Harman has provided to accompany one of the chapters he has written, and it looks like this:
Arthur supplied me with scans of his hand drawn maps, and I have been digitising them ... a process that takes time and quite a bit of concentration!
I am now about to start work on the second of Arthur's maps, which shows the initial positions of the various units as well as the course of the battle.
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Looking Good! Can't wait to try these rules, I have a large 54mm ECW collection ready for portable action!
ReplyDeleteAnthony Morton,
DeleteThe map is for an interesting ECW reenactment game (Arthur Harman can always be relied on to come up with something different) but it will also serve as the basis for a scenario for a small battle.
Hopefully, I want to get the book finished by the end of November and published ASAP afterwards. It will be a nice Christmas present for you!
All the best,
Bob
I was hoping for an appendix for playing Sealed Knot re-enactments. I participated in some of these when I was a kid. Combine Rugby with no rules, no ball and no sense, followed by copious and dangerous levels of alcohol consumption afterwards, with camping in the most uncomfortable conditions.
DeleteSteve8,
DeleteArthur’s rules are a lighthearted way to recreate those sorts of encounters ... and are full of ‘period’ features!
All the best,
Bob
Bob, thank you, that has brightened a very dull day here! Some great play on words and a very original idea. Cannot wait to get the book. All the best. Paul
ReplyDeletePDL (Paul),
DeleteI’m glad that this blog post helped to lighten your day!
The choice of names is down to Arthur Harman, and he has made sure that they include loads of wargaming ‘in’ jokes.
All the best,
Bob
I’d better be a good boy because that’s going on the Christmas list.
ReplyDeleteNundanket,
DeleteI’m sure that you’ll enjoy reading the book over the Christmas holiday.
All the best,
Bob
Great looking work and a lovely map. So pleased the re-enactment game is in the book. Roll on November, can’t wait.
ReplyDeleteTradgardmastare,
DeleteI think that a wargame about reenactors might be a bit of a first!
I’m hoping to get a lot done over the weekend. I’ll then send the draft of to be checked ... and once that has happened, I can proceed to the book’s publishing stage.
All the best,
Bob
Is that poor Farmer Hook’s farm again! Will this man’s family ever find peace!
ReplyDeleteSteve8,
DeleteFarmer Hook and his family have tended to the needs of wargamers for over one hundred years, and are used to their land being constantly fought over!
All the best,
Bob
Brilliant Map! I love the familiar names.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to treating myself to a copy of the book. Unfortunately, the painting of my ECW figures is progressing at a geological rate; the publication of this volume may encourage me to get a move on (or I may have to buy some of those pre-painted Perspex figures!)
Maudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteIt took quite some time to digitalise Arthur’s map, but it was worth all the effort.
The advent of the WoFun plexiglass figures might encourage me to actually put together a small collection of ECW figures ... and I hope to feature some of them in the book.
All the best,
Bob
Love the map and look forward to more updates on this Bob.
ReplyDeleteSteve J.,
DeleteI must admit that I was very pleased with the way the map turned out.
l’ll certainly be keeping people updated with regard to the progress I’m making with the book.
All the best,
Bob
Hi BOB,
ReplyDeleteAlways very fond of a good MAP - this is a splendid one you have done. Interesting to see Hooks Farmhouse included. Regards. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteI was very pleased with the way this map (and the one that shows the initial starting positions of the reenactors) turned out.
The Battle for Hook’s Farm is a great scenario, and one that I’ve used quite a few times myself.
All the best,
Bob
Great news for all pondering a lockdown Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBarry Carter,
DeleteI’m hoping that any lockdown will be over by then ... and I’ve got my fingers crossed that it will be.
All the best,
Bob
Hi Bob, this looks great, you can rely on an order from me when the book is on sale!
ReplyDeleteDavid in Suffolk,
DeleteCheers! I’ve been working on the book since early this morning, and after lunch I hope to carry on. With luck, I should have the text finished by Monday ... and then it can go off for proofreading!
All the best,
Bob