Hi Mark, I'm sorry I can't help you. I hand drew all the Rise of Eagles maps, calculating the scale etc. and then hired a professional (EL Cartigraphico) to...
There is the "Draw a map" at http://www.imagineimage.org/gbgen/gbmain.htm but I haven't given it a thorough test drive. I'm sure there are other/better...
one great soft is campaign cartographer, edited by profantasy software. It's mainly designed for RPG maps, but is also great for local, tactical map ... one...
Hopefully I am not breaking any forum rules regarding advertising and if I am then please accept my apologies in advance. I would like to draw members...
Hi all! I have been playing with this one (GBGEN: Wargame Map Sketcher) and it looks ok... using mspaint you can modify the symbols if need be and then import...
Yes – Campaign Cartographer was used for the Hit The Dirt scenario book maps (for CrossFire). I’ve had it myself for years but it is a step learning ...
I have tried Draw a Map but can't seem to place any of the objects onto the map. I can pick them up and move them but when I try to place them on the map they...
May I help? You do not need to drag the images just left-click on the image you want in the right panel and left-click again to place on map... you can them...
Hi Michael, Could it be your Firewall or A.V. software? Mike L. ... From: michael153839 To: shako@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 2:49 PM ...
... Sounds like you are running Vista? It's a Windows Security thing - you should be getting a pop up to give you the option of setting rights/trusting. If not...
... Michael - just thought of something else also make sure you are trying to save into My Documents or similar and _not_ the Program Files directory. Some...
hmmmm... not entirely sure... I might just try it with AV disabled. ...thanks. Mike. ... From: Mike Leese To: shako@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06,...
Thanks for the feedback. I con now draw the maps I want but like Michael, I cannot save them. When I open draw a map on internet explorer I get a pop-up ...
Mark, You can save in the following way: After you have drawn the map you want... 1. Save the whole "draw a map" page by pressing print screen "PrtSc" (top row...
oh... and I forgot to add that you may have to change the file name once it has been saved; adding the file type ".bmp" ...otherwise you might get a "file not...
Thanks Mike, I have now managed to draw a map and save it to a word document and then paste it on to the text of the scenario I am working on. Once again many...
In our last game we had a discussion on the interpretation of rear support. The rules state that the unit giving the rear support has to be directly behind the...
At present there is no distincion between good generals or bad ones. In my view they had a marked influence on the battlefield. Does anyone use houserules (or...
Although we do not use the rule for Generals of regular divisions, containing 4 or more units. We do use a specialized house rule for Commanders of very small...
The 45 degrees refers to the relative angles of their frontages (they should be facing the same direction - frontages parallel-- but may be different t up to...
Arty's view is that the players 'are' the generals and their differences already influence the action. If you want to add generals house rules there are many...
Chris, What portion of the unit must lie within the flank lines of the supported unit (assuming the support's frontage is 45 relative to the supported unit)....
Take a look at rule 8.14.3 on page 46. The fact the unit is at an angle up to 45 degrees does not relieve it from meeting the “Specific Conditions” set ...
Columns in support: 100% Lines in support: 50% Remember that a unit may only support one fighting unit. So, a line might cover 2 or 3 columns to its front,...
If I use 2 wide & 2 deep Ie 4 figures Do I base cavalry 2 wide in one rank? How does this affect the game? Ie less frontage or more bases for infantry Regards ...
Hi all Altough this is my first intervention in the forum, I have been here for a while. I have been playing for some time to historical minis (not only...
Hi Chris I've not committed to any yet. I thought of using my old minfig 15mm to start with And some old Heritage 15's Then add some AB figures later I wanted...
One simpler point on this for play purposes. A rear unit can only be in a position to support one unit. Usually I have seen this argued by a player who is...