Hi I follow with my doubts on rules. I should propose a discussion about the cheesy whip rule (pag 9). I don't agree that was possible that a unit of pike may...
If you don't like something like the cheasy whip, just change it What I do for DOK is use the original first edition set. I then add houserules to taste. I'm...
Ken Blackley
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Mar 5, 2008 3:44 pm
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The cheesy whip is a game mechanic. It is there to to stifle rules lawyers and those inclined to measure in tenths of a millimeter. It is to make the game more...
The cheesy whip is an abstraction that allows for simulating an overwhelming numerical advantage when a line is flanked, and the last unit surrounded. BTW,...
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Mar 5, 2008 5:13 pm
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Mar 5, 2008 8:38 pm
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the advantage is small.... I think that put my troops on the back of enemy is essential, (pag 12 rules DOK2;...if there is impassable terrain or a unit within...
What do people use for a typical clan in CT? I'm working on 4th Kawanakajima. Based on the troops used in Richard Berg's "Samurai" scenario, I get: Daimyo...
Kent, This sounds reasonable to me from a mix standpoint. The Uesugi clan should be very impressive. The variety of backbanners should be beautiful, plus...
A few CT questions: 1) In the text, the Tsukai-ban is listed as costing 50 koku, while on the summary page it says 20 koku. 2) The missile table in the text is...
Monks appear to have the same combat factor (+5) as Foot Samurai and have the same cost (50 koku). However, they are listed as having an additional damage...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the chipcolist group. File :...
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Mar 13, 2008 10:13 pm
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I've uploaded a 3-page play summary for CT. This is longer than I would like, but I found it necessary in order to include the various personal combat and...
I have read some reviews of LPE that mention an expansion pack, is this available? On the Sabre's Edge site, I have noticed that there is an updates section is...
Kent, Nice summary list. I'm planning on running a CT game within the next couple weeks and your list explains CT quite well. Mike C ... would like, but I...
I see DOK is one of the games being used at the Society of Ancients Battle Day later this month. This year's battle is Poitiers. Anyone on the list either...
I see DOK is one of the games being used at the Society of Ancients Battle Day later this month. This year's battle is Poitiers. Anyone on the list either...
I have devised a way of eliminating the army lists on FR!TCE by having a general pick from s list of core competencies that his civilization may possess. I...
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Apr 10, 2008 4:23 am
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see **** below ... From: Kent Reuber <reuber@...> To: chipcolist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 9:38:00 PM Subject: [chipcolist]...
The monks are limited in number and ikko-ikki armies will be a bit humdrum for unit types, so I gave them the extra abilities for a bit of flavor. See what you...
Sorry for the delay, the expansion pack is an old item is almost entirely contained in the current LPE. It was primarily rules for 18th century armies. ... ...
Yes, myself and Dave Edwards from the Guildford Club are running it. We'll be cheating and using Wars of the Roses figures as we can't muster enough 100YW...
Yes, myself and Dave Edwards from the Guildford Club are running it. We'll be cheating and using Wars of the Roses figures as we can't muster enough 100YW...
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Ken Blackley
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Apr 10, 2008 2:20 pm
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Ken liking DOK2 ? Next you will tell me the earth is round lol IanB Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device ... From: Ken Blackley <ken.blackley@...> ...
Based on Chip's remarks, I've uploaded a new version of the CT play summary. It uses the matchlock table in the rules (rather than in the reference section)...
Hmm. Most of the time, in my games, the English win. It goes to show that if the English fight totally defensively they win, if it is any kind of a pitched...