As you might have noted from my previous blog entry, I have begun the first play-test of the latest version of WHEN EMPIRES CLASH! So far I have finished the first two turns, and the changes to the rules seem to have improved the flow and the feel of the game.
Because it is my wife’s birthday this weekend, most of the next few days will be spent celebrating this event. As a result I will not be able to finish the play-test until early next week. In the meantime, here are a couple of images from the battle to whet your appetite.
The first is the British force advancing towards the Mahdist positions at the other end of the battlefield.
Because it is my wife’s birthday this weekend, most of the next few days will be spent celebrating this event. As a result I will not be able to finish the play-test until early next week. In the meantime, here are a couple of images from the battle to whet your appetite.
The first is the British force advancing towards the Mahdist positions at the other end of the battlefield.
Hi Bob, I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the test - I am also interested to hear about how the amendments/adjustments are working out. Personally i dont think the colour issue of the playing surface is cause for concern - it looks fine and I guess will always be at the vagaries of the current lighting conditions!
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ReplyDeleteThe play-test has already thrown up one or two instances where the rules need to be 'tweaked' - particularly with regard to European infantry is squares.
As to the playing surface ... well the grid lines are too prominent, and a coat of textured paint would make it look better. This is a possible future project but not one with a great deal of priority.
All the best,
Bob