tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post4728189529049807976..comments2024-03-29T06:05:14.320+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: COW2011: A photo reportRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-24466736111974399232011-07-14T22:57:23.796+01:002011-07-14T22:57:23.796+01:00Conrad Kinch,
You must try to come to COW sometim...Conrad Kinch,<br /><br />You must try to come to COW sometime soon to find out for yourself how much the attendees enjoy themselves.<br /><br />The Heroscape terrain used at COW2011 was straight from the box, and does look stark. If you compare it with the painted Heroscape hexes used in a recent play-test, you will notice the difference a simple coat of paint can make. It looks much better painted ... in my opinion.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-27218669804415990622011-07-14T20:07:38.628+01:002011-07-14T20:07:38.628+01:00Looks like a good time was had by all - I agree wi...Looks like a good time was had by all - I agree with the previous poster. I think the heroscape hexes look a bit harsh.Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-35763615731533434722011-07-13T14:15:12.891+01:002011-07-13T14:15:12.891+01:00Arthur1815,
You are ahead of me on this one, as I...Arthur1815,<br /><br />You are ahead of me on this one, as I seem to have been writing replies to comments or writing blog entries during my free time today.<br /><br />The game sounds very promising, and I will pursue my researches - spurred on by Ken H's recommendation and your own - later this evening or tomorrow morning. In the meantime I have to go to a meeting in St Albans that will keep me out of the house until about 10.00pm.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-5800400396679755632011-07-13T13:59:02.073+01:002011-07-13T13:59:02.073+01:00Bob,
I've just downloaded the Brothers in Arms...Bob,<br />I've just downloaded the Brothers in Arms rules, sample game and instructions on how to make 3D gameboards recommended by KenH. The 3D hex grid boards, using artists mounting board for the different contours, look really good; something similar would be ideal for a PW game of a particular battle. Well worth a look - thanks KenH!arthur1815https://www.blogger.com/profile/12333670394529977263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-71943210080027537482011-07-13T13:44:25.053+01:002011-07-13T13:44:25.053+01:00Arthur1815,
I am sure that you are right about th...Arthur1815,<br /><br />I am sure that you are right about the aesthetic aspect of squares vs. hexes. The unpainted Heroscape hexes are quite stark when compared to the subtle grid lines on Nick's board. That said, I have previously experimented with painting and flocking some Heroscape terrain, and it both enhances the look and the lines between the hexes do seem to look less noticeable.<br /><br />I will not rush into making any decisions about what to do next with regard to the PORTABLE WARGAME, but I certainly will be continuing to develop it.<br /><br />Until you are able to come to a COW again, you can still keep up with developments <i>via</i> THE NUGGET and the Internet ... and hopefully during some face-to-face sessions later in the year.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-60131520248644199332011-07-13T11:13:24.027+01:002011-07-13T11:13:24.027+01:00Bob,
I think the preference some players expressed...Bob,<br />I think the preference some players expressed for the squared PW board may - in addition to the reasons you suggest - also simply be aesthetic: the grid lines on Nick's very attractive board and the divisions between the hexes on the Hexon terrain are more subtle and much less intrusive than those of the Heroscape hexes.<br />It is unfortunate that the Hexon terrain has such large hexes. Hotz terrain mats from the USA have a nice range of hex sizes and colours, but shipping makes them very expensive this side of the Atlantic. <br />Ease and cheapness may make me plump for squares, too.<br />I enjoyed reading your CoW report very much and wish I could attend, but I really can't justify spending that much on a wargame weekend these days...<br />Regards,<br />Arthurarthur1815https://www.blogger.com/profile/12333670394529977263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-73705204483203674832011-07-12T22:21:39.638+01:002011-07-12T22:21:39.638+01:00Ken H,
Somehow I missed your comment when it firs...Ken H,<br /><br />Somehow I missed your comment when it first arrived. Sorry.<br /><br />Thanks for the links to the ACW rules and terrain article; I intend to have a look at them tomorrow morning.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-547326990230585602011-07-12T22:17:55.170+01:002011-07-12T22:17:55.170+01:00Chris,
It sounds like you had great fun at Histor...Chris,<br /><br />It sounds like you had great fun at Historicon! COW is very different but equally enjoyable.<br /><br />I would love to be able to meet Ross Mac and to take part in one of his games ... although I might try to avoid choking him in the process!<br /><br />I had a similar run of bad dice throws during the re-fight of Froeschwiller at COW, and it is one of the reasons why it took Vth Corps to cross the river and push the French out of their defences.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-67627935599913508782011-07-12T15:13:24.874+01:002011-07-12T15:13:24.874+01:00Bob,
Your convention sounds like it was great fun!...Bob,<br />Your convention sounds like it was great fun! Historicon took place this past weekend in Valley Forge. The highlight for me was meeting Ross Mac. I had the pleasure of taking part in one of his games on the Siege of Adelheim. Our side (the besiegers) unfortunately consisted of the two worst die rollers (me of course being one of them) in the history of the hobby. At one point, the two of having lost 24 out of 26 man-to-man melees (the other two were drawn), I suggested it might save a lot of time if Duncan and I were to simply not bother rolling any more dice. Ross was in the midst of drinking a cup of water, all of which then went "down the wrong pipe", as it were; there was much merriment and mirth among the rest of us as Ross attempted to cough up a lung.<br /><br />Ah the joys of wargaming...<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091296131481416326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-12386537043291642882011-07-12T11:49:38.817+01:002011-07-12T11:49:38.817+01:00Pdf of a hex based acw game - and a separate pdf e...Pdf of a hex based acw game - and a separate pdf explaining how to create 3d terrain! This is an interesting site Bob - run by west Craven wargamers - this link is to their hex based acw rules - other parts of this site, and west craven's own club site - over further free pdf downloads. http://www.wargameshop.co.uk/rules.htm kind regards, KenKen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231379269565966932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-83937001020575107572011-07-12T09:43:28.326+01:002011-07-12T09:43:28.326+01:00Tradgardmastare,
COW was great fun. I always come...Tradgardmastare,<br /><br />COW was great fun. I always come back tired but with lots of new ideas.<br /><br />The Spanish-American War battle fought at COW used a slightly modified version of WHEN EMPIRES CLASH! but the rules should produce a reasonable game as they stand.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-14508658894470099602011-07-12T06:55:30.320+01:002011-07-12T06:55:30.320+01:00Bob
A most inspiring report full of excellent game...Bob<br />A most inspiring report full of excellent games and interesting information...<br />As I have once more "rediscovered " the Spanish American war 15mm collection in the garage I must give your rules a go sometime soon.<br />best wishes<br />Alantradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-71386332160767254132011-07-11T21:29:05.442+01:002011-07-11T21:29:05.442+01:00Brigadier Dundas (Don),
I am pleased that you fou...Brigadier Dundas (Don),<br /><br />I am pleased that you found my report enjoyable to read. It was a great weekend, and seeing lots of old friends was a great way to start my retirement.<br /><br />The feedback from my PORTABLE WARGAME session was interesting, and may result in some small but significant changes.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-54475107860078465852011-07-11T19:31:34.322+01:002011-07-11T19:31:34.322+01:00Enjoyed your recap of the COW meeting.
Interesti...Enjoyed your recap of the COW meeting. <br /><br />Interesting outcomes on game preferences regarding the Portable Wargame.<br /><br />Glad to hear you had a chance to reconnect with old friends.<br /><br />Regards,<br />DonBrigadier Dundashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895480319665745589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-25212886191714156502011-07-11T19:04:46.447+01:002011-07-11T19:04:46.447+01:00Mosstrooper,
Perhaps one day you will be able to ...Mosstrooper,<br /><br />Perhaps one day you will be able to come to a COW and get a real flavour of what it is all about.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-76154774874914693222011-07-11T18:09:28.556+01:002011-07-11T18:09:28.556+01:00Looks a great event !Looks a great event !Mosstrooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744308664219116701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-79410475200981682422011-07-11T17:48:21.655+01:002011-07-11T17:48:21.655+01:00David Crook,
The submarine game had no defecting ...David Crook,<br /><br />The submarine game had no defecting Russians (the topic was, however, discussed) or air dropped torpedoes (although how to simulate this was also discussed after the game); perhaps next year it might!<br /><br />Your comments regarding artillery for the Cordeguayan FUNNY LITTLE WARS army has intrigued me, and I look forward to hearing more in due course.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-57446210456104926532011-07-11T17:32:18.392+01:002011-07-11T17:32:18.392+01:00Hi Bob,
It looks like a whole lot of fun was had ...Hi Bob,<br /><br />It looks like a whole lot of fun was had by all! I am intrigued by the submarine game - was there any allowance for defecting Russians and air dropped torpedoes? Dunking sonar would have been very interesting.....;-)<br /><br />On the subject of artillery for the Funny Little Wars set up - I have something that Cordeguay would be very interested in but don't tell Forbodia or anybody else......<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.com