One of the objectives of the campaign was to test the One-Hour War-game rules variation using D3 dice. These rules have worked out well and are now settled with no recent tinkering by me for quite a few games. However, they do use free movement and I now plan to convert them to use a 6 inch square gridded tabletop. Why make them gridded? I think the structure provided by the grid will help reflect some of the difficulties of manoeuvring troops during this period, and wth a blog titled "Grid Based Wargaming" it behoves me to at least make an attempt to use a grid when generating house rules. Finally, It will also help motivate me to complete the remaining games in the campaign.
On to the campaign...
Having seen off an attempt by Royalists to control the West Midlands. Parliament has turned its attentions to the East Midlands, and an army begins marching during September 1644.
Campaign map |
Campaign cards |
The order of battle is diced for and units removed due to the campaign cards.
Royalist Forces:
- 4 x Infantry
- 3 x Cavalry
- 1 x Dragoons
- 1 x Artillery
Parliament Forces:
- 4 x Infantry
- 4 x Cavalry
- 1 x Dragoons
- 1 x Artillery
The smaller Royalist force deploys half its units first on a long tabletop side of its choice. Parliament deploys all units on the opposing side, and then the remaining Royalist units are deployed.
Deployed forces |
All is now ready for a game this weekend.
Look for forward to you AAR matey. Have you used FK&P yet? If I've missed it or you've already discounted it - apologies. I found it less intimidating than I thought and it is of course grid based.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am looking forward to using a grid. If it does not work well I may well look towards FK&P.
DeleteThis could be a close one!
ReplyDeleteAgree. The Royalists were fortunate there is sickness in the Parliament army and have a good defensive position.
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