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8335
Hello, I'm new to the napoleonic era wargames and I intend to play Shako 2... I was wondering if the base size is very important (of course both opponents...
yorickweenen
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Dec 1, 2008
1:04 pm
8336
This has been answered many times before. 4 figures to a base 2 in the front two in the back or second rank. This allows you to play just about every game...
David Waxtel
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Dec 1, 2008
1:30 pm
8337
... So long as both sides are based the same, the basing is not important....
Steve Burt
pyruse
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Dec 1, 2008
4:26 pm
8338
Steve is correct, but Dave's earlier suggestion of 2/2 (4 figs for infantry) and 2 side by side for cavalry and a single gun and crew allows you to play almost...
Christopher Leach
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Dec 1, 2008
4:41 pm
8339
OK -- a general question on this issue. Using the 2x2 standard, infantry bases are are 3/4 inches front by 1 inch side. Does anyone else have a heck of a lot...
Brian McCormack
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Dec 1, 2008
5:13 pm
8340
On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 5:13 PM, Brian McCormack ... Dunno. I base my 28mm figures on 40mm square bases, so each infantry figure gets 20mm square, or about...
Steve Burt
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Dec 1, 2008
5:32 pm
8341
Get your figures in march attack At 15mm they should fit fine Francis D. Preziosa Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Lockheed Martin MS2 M/S 127-303 Y102 ...
Preziosa, Francis D
samspade138
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Dec 1, 2008
5:55 pm
8342
All, Our group is a group from central Maryland. We are planning a Shako II Pennisula Battle Of Barrosa for Cold Wars 009. If anyone has a Shako II ready map...
tfiglia
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Dec 1, 2008
7:17 pm
8343
Frank Preziosa here Cold Wars Director Tony Let me know if I can help you guys out in anyway If you haven't get your event in to the events manager Looking...
Preziosa, Francis D
samspade138
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Dec 1, 2008
7:31 pm
8344
... This is how I base my figures, too. It's the most versatile....
Steve Burt
pyruse
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Dec 1, 2008
8:16 pm
8345
... I am not the lead on this but will forward you response. Thanks, Tony ... Behalf Of ... II ... the...
tfiglia
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Dec 1, 2008
8:19 pm
8346
This is not specifically for Shako, I did it for LFS but the scale and unit size is the same http://eyefordesign.blogspot.com hth Steve ...
steven lampon
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Dec 1, 2008
8:29 pm
8347
... Tony: Here is the OOB I have for Barrosa. Hope this helps. Barrosa 5 March 1811 British Army Commander: Graham 5/3/2/1 Dikes Brigade: 2/1 Foot Guards:...
Bill Harting
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Dec 2, 2008
2:58 am
8348
... A way of making the 2/2 basing more flexible is to mount 2 inf side by side on .5x.75 (or whatever size you want) and put magnetic bottoms on them. Get...
clydebrant
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Dec 2, 2008
3:09 am
8349
Gentlemen, I am sitting idle waiting for airline bookings to come back with a confirmation, so I thought I'd drop in and see the recent posts. All of the...
Michael Hopper
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Dec 2, 2008
6:26 am
8350
Without intending any offense, since everyone uses favourite sources, my observation is that the focus from a few of our compatriots is on half the battle....
Michael Hopper
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Dec 2, 2008
6:37 am
8351
Guys: How much of a problem would I run into if my infantry in line was 1" - 1 1/2" wider than my cavalry in line? I am thinking of basing 24 infantry on...
Keith Eshelman
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Dec 2, 2008
2:16 pm
8352
If you are using three bases of infantry, I guess you could call this “Basing System A”, which calls for three bases of cavalry anyway. Since your bases...
TERRY GRINER
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Dec 2, 2008
6:38 pm
8353
I would actually consider my basing system as "D" for infantry and using the extra base (large battalion option). Yes, 15mm. Forgot to mention that. Another...
Keith Eshelman
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Dec 2, 2008
7:12 pm
8354
Hi Keith, It was great to meet you at the Talavera game at Historicon this year. I have experimented with using a 4th stand for units that are over 800 men...
Michael Hopper
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Dec 3, 2008
5:49 am
8355
Tell me how you attack with Shako. What results have you found. basicly whats your tricks of the trade dave waxtel...
David Waxtel
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Dec 3, 2008
12:56 pm
8356
Michael: Thank you for the detailed response. It was a pleasure to meet you as well. It has been even more of a pleasure to own your first (of many, I hope)...
Keith Eshelman
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Dec 3, 2008
2:56 pm
8357
In my admittedly limited experience (2 games), it is overwhelming apparent that you need to make sure support is in place when assaulting. I found that moving...
Keith Eshelman
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Dec 3, 2008
2:59 pm
8358
Does anyone have the above in Shako II format? If not, any battalion level will do for now. Guidance would be appreciated. Thanks, Keith...
Keith Eshelman
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Dec 3, 2008
3:01 pm
8359
Well supported artillery (and good dice rolls)! Get up close and shoot fast - as the man said. David ________________________________ From: David Waxtel...
David Commerford
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Dec 3, 2008
3:44 pm
8360
Keith Thanks for the kind words. I have Jena and Auerstaedt although both are undergoing minor revisions based on German sources I am reading. I am not fluent...
Michael Hopper
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Dec 3, 2008
4:50 pm
8361
Did I hear you say "Wagram"???? Where, where????...
Keith Eshelman
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Dec 3, 2008
6:19 pm
8362
If you have some info on OOB for Jena/Auerstaedt you could share, I would be grateful as I need to buy Prussians for it and would like to get started. I think...
Keith Eshelman
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Dec 3, 2008
6:22 pm
8363
That's a nasty question Dave! From my perspective it depends on a lot of variables including the strength of the position, the time urgency in taking the...
Michael Hopper
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Dec 3, 2008
6:42 pm
8364
Keith, I am on the west coast at this time due to a death in my immediate family. I don't have access to my e-mail but write to Michael.Hopper AT gov.mb.ca...
Michael Hopper
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Dec 3, 2008
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