Has anyone tried that new "Napoleon in Europe" Boardgame? I wondered if it was a good boardgame and if anyone thought it might work well for a Napoleon's...
... My dear fellow, There are dozens of examples of infantry engaging or occupying the opposing infantry to the extent that the cavlary rode them down before...
All: As a longtime lurking member of this group, I've seen multiple threads on the "great" pinning debate discussing whether it is historically accurate or...
... Art, Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the suggestion for the horse artillery but I do not see the need. Neither do I understand your point regarding...
Idea for peoples consideration and possible consideration by the game designers. Our group has added a house rule to allow limbered horse artillery to be ...
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Mar 3, 2003 2:26 am
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Having been a member of this group for a while I was wondering if we could separate ourselves from the semi-annual discussion about "pinning" (it is a MACRO...
hi mike- get some fat brass wire- pound it semi-flat on a vice with a hammer, leaving a round handle for the sabre- bend/shape it with pliers or dremel tool ...
Lamont Anderson
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Mar 3, 2003 9:29 pm
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Not sure if we'll make it to Denver this Fall for 1795, but tonight I'm playtesting a 1796 Austrian force of 250 pts against the Czars troops. We shall...
A solution (I have had the same problem with celtic warriors....): with paper clips (in metall), cut it at the length, then flt it (with hammer), and glue it...
Hello I have finished a second solo replay of the battle of Friedland. The battle finished at 2.30 p.m. and again was a decisive russian victory Some french...
<<<Is historically correct the great number of heavy russian batteries allowed in NB?. Rafa (From Spain)>>> Rafa, Yes, is correct. The typical Russian Corps...
... pound it semi-flat on a vice with a hammer, leaving a round handle for the sabre- bend/shape it with pliers or dremel tool drill out the model hand,...
Hi, Im new to this group and was wondering if i could ask a question. My friend and I have played the Quatre Bras scenario (as published in the General) a few...
... in ... steamroll ... turn ... Scenario? ... away ... and ... stop ... Gar, I think the scenario, as given, has a couple flaws. I agree that the 3x3 area is...
This scenario is a problem. As with many NB scenarios as published, the arrival times and starting forces are too predictable. The Russians know that if they...
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Hi Bob, Thanks for the reply. While I never doubted that individual instances occurred, these seemed to me to be "tactical" examples, rather than "strategic"...
We are starting building up some Russian Armies at our club and have decided to use a variant for basing cossacks. Basicly we are planning to put 2 or 3...
I use 3 figs per base for cossacks and other irregulars for the same reasons you state. ... base to ... rules ... a base. ... paint. Has ... cossacks to ... ...
In a message dated 3/4/03 2:46:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... I have a suggestion then; allow the French player to only use the Guard Cav to force allies...
Matt, We have used three figure basing for our light infantry and I have done so for my cossacks for years. Excellent look and no problems with game mechanics...
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Mar 6, 2003 12:06 am
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give em a try :o) Gar....
<<<...allow the French player to only use the Guard Cav to force allies into square (they don't know that Ney can't attack with them....). This will prevent...
In a previous message, David Lynch wrote - ... longer/better ... than ... David, I too have noticed that early non-French line troops are pretty pathetic in...
Gar, I'm fairly new to the game myself and I've heard experienced players say that the scenario isn't even worth playing. However, as I've said, being new I...
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March 10th, l808: Cavalry General Lasalle is made a Count of the Empire. March llth, l810: Napoleon marries sMarie-Louise by proxy (the Archduke Charles...
... doubtlessly ... were ... Schutzen ... than ... fight ... batteries ... pound ... ratings ... I'm agree with you. I've found that giving every one a 4"...