Whilst we were away, Archduke Piccolo wrote a couple of interesting blog entries that analysed the Close Combat system used in THE PORTABLE NAPOLEONIC WARGAME, and they make very interesting reading.
The relevant blog entries were:
Archduke Piccolo outlines some interesting changes to the Close Combat system that he is experimenting with, and I thoroughly recommend that anyone who uses my rules should read his analysis and suggestions.
Please note that the photographs featured above are © Archduke Piccolo.
The relevant blog entries were:
Archduke Piccolo outlines some interesting changes to the Close Combat system that he is experimenting with, and I thoroughly recommend that anyone who uses my rules should read his analysis and suggestions.
Please note that the photographs featured above are © Archduke Piccolo.
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Cool .. I do like-love-appreciate .. the way you want the Portable Wargame rules to be a "living set" rather than a 'adhere to my creed' .. that is a very refreshing approach! Cheers Bob!
ReplyDeleteGeordie an Exile FoG,
DeleteUnlike some wargane designers, I positively encourage people to adapt my rules to suit their particular requirements. I never forget that I stand on the shoulders of others (Joseph Morschauser and Richard Borg to name but two) and that I have no god-like ability to create a perfect wargame, although I have met several wargame designers who were adamant that their designs were.
All the best,
Bob
Interesting stuff Bob, I still have a plan to use the rules with my 40mm figures once I get a table sorted out. Mentioned you in todays post on my blog, I watched Carry on up the Khyber last night and thoroughly enjoyed again! had me laughing start to finish even though I have watched it many times over the years :)
ReplyDelete'Lee,
DeleteCheers! I look forward to reading your blog later this morning, which I always enjoy. I only wish that I could paint half as well as you can!
CARRY ON UP THE KHYBER was made when the films were being written and produced by a team that was at the top of their game, and this included the actors. It's a film I like to watch when I need my spirits lifting ... and it never fails to do that.
By the way, did you know that it was produced as a comedy pastiche of a popular TV drama called 'The Regiment', rather like 'Allo! Allo!' was a p*ss-take of 'Secret Army'. It's amazing that the originals are pretty well forgotten, but that the comedy versions aren't.
All the best,
Bob
I never knew that Bob. I loved 'The Secret Army' and may have to see if I can find clips of 'The Regiment'.
DeleteSteve J.,
DeleteI know lots of similar useless information ... or so my wife tells me!
Good luck with your search.
All the best,
Bob
Thank you for you comments, Bob. After several weeks thought about this, I'm starting to pull back a little - not all the way - on the ideas I've been thinking about. I guess at some point I'll have to explain what and why. Meanwhile, I would value your own views on the notions I've been toying with.
ReplyDeleteArchduke Piccolo,
DeleteIt was my pleasure to share your ideas with my other regular blog readers. I've enjoyed following your line of thinking, and can see why you have proposed certain changes to my original rules.
I never envisaged the rules being used with quite so many units on such a large tabletop, which is why I've found your play tests so interesting to read. What I need to do is to try to follow your lead so that I can see how your suggestions work. At the moment, that isn't possible, but I'd like to give it a try out within the next week or so. In the meantime, I hope to set up a few Close Combats of my own to work through your suggestions.
All the best,
Bob