tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post2283016608846072672..comments2024-03-28T12:19:54.572+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: A new book from the History of Wargaming ProjectRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-64345484509492945232018-02-14T08:11:47.666+00:002018-02-14T08:11:47.666+00:00Jennifer,
Thank you for your question.
My next P...Jennifer,<br /><br />Thank you for your question.<br /><br />My next PW book is likely to include my naval wargame rules, and I will certainly have to redesign them so that they can be used on both square and hexed grids ... so your request helped to kick-start my thinking.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-36532753991486529112018-02-14T03:42:36.439+00:002018-02-14T03:42:36.439+00:00Bob,
Thanks! These will definitely come in handy....Bob,<br /><br />Thanks! These will definitely come in handy. Of course, on my way home today I stopped at a new game store and when I described this game, the staff said they had some old Heroscape tiles! So I might try the regular rules as well.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669958718617450721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-75028064490521866532018-02-13T20:45:04.756+00:002018-02-13T20:45:04.756+00:00Jennifer,
You might find the following diagram us...Jennifer,<br /><br />You might find the following diagram useful: https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CpAXXISsa5g/SZ8ksuoAXoI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/57J5uXGRHWA/s1600-h/Belfast107.GIF<br /><br />You might also find my ITCHY AND SCRATCHY NAVAL WARGAME RULES worth reading. They are here: https://wargamingmiscellany.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/itchy-and-scratchy-naval-wargame-rules.html<br /><br />There were several improvements to these rules, and they can be found by following the ITCHY AND SCRATCHY link on the right-hand sidebar.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BOBRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-25932781878747228332018-02-13T20:34:08.792+00:002018-02-13T20:34:08.792+00:00Jennifer,
There isn't a squared grid version ...Jennifer,<br /><br />There isn't a squared grid version of my rules at present, but converting the hex grid rules should not be too difficult. The ranges of guns should be measured orthogonally, and arcs-of-fire would be ninety degree on either bean for broadsides and ninety degrees ahead (or astern) for forward or aft fire.<br /><br />Some years ago I did produce a simple diagram showing turning and movement on a squared grid. If I can find it, I'll add a link for you to follow.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-19807041140346696892018-02-13T16:53:05.274+00:002018-02-13T16:53:05.274+00:00Mr. Cordery,
Is there a gridded variant of your P...Mr. Cordery,<br /><br />Is there a gridded variant of your Portable naval Wargame rules? I have access to two-inch chessboards but not two-inch hexes.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jennifer Burdoo<br />Miami, FLJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669958718617450721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-68380431653009053812018-02-13T16:51:40.116+00:002018-02-13T16:51:40.116+00:00Mr. Cordery,
I've been experimenting with you...Mr. Cordery,<br /><br />I've been experimenting with your Portable Wargame, and would like to know if there is a squared-grid variant of the naval game? I have access to 2-inch chessboards but not 2-inch hexes!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jennifer Burdoo<br />Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669958718617450721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-1634910712983715732015-01-14T18:45:21.414+00:002015-01-14T18:45:21.414+00:00Pete,
Glad to have been of help. I think that you...Pete,<br /><br />Glad to have been of help. I think that you will enjoy reading it.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-55115084451453765812015-01-14T18:26:03.267+00:002015-01-14T18:26:03.267+00:00Thanks Bob- I'll probably pick it up for a rea...Thanks Bob- I'll probably pick it up for a read rather than trying to get a game out of it. Might give me some inspiration though....<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Pete.Pete.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06668389518826053090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-48090428222075170172015-01-14T10:19:42.015+00:002015-01-14T10:19:42.015+00:00Pete,
I suspect that the book is more of historic...Pete,<br /><br />I suspect that the book is more of historical interest rather than being a source of rules that wargamers will want to use 'as is'. That said, the blockade game (which I recreated and demonstrated some years ago at SALUTE) is a great little fast-play game that can be set up quickly. I did publish the rules for this game on this blog some years ago, and they can be found <a href="http://wargamingmiscellany.blogspot.co.uk/2009/03/game-of-naval-blockade.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-31545958218627692062015-01-14T10:12:47.638+00:002015-01-14T10:12:47.638+00:00Corporal_Trim (Steve),
It certainly fills a few g...Corporal_Trim (Steve),<br /><br />It certainly fills a few gaps in my small collection of Fred Jane's work, and I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in early wargame design in general and naval wargames in particular.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-77538486561775694412015-01-14T02:03:15.701+00:002015-01-14T02:03:15.701+00:00Looks like a good read. I'd be interested to k...Looks like a good read. I'd be interested to know how much is of historical interest only and how much is pratical for the average gamer?<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Pete.Pete.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06668389518826053090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-67402571278580630462015-01-14T01:51:08.877+00:002015-01-14T01:51:08.877+00:00Fantastic, Bob. May have to pick this one up, it l...Fantastic, Bob. May have to pick this one up, it looks like the overlap with my existing FT Jane literature will be minimal enough not to preclude a purchase.<br /><br />Regards,<br />SteveCorporal_Trimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00376387688651637091noreply@blogger.com