tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post7639641574988756390..comments2024-03-28T13:09:38.121-07:00Comments on Warfare in the Age of Cynics and Amateurs: Ardennes Classic (not the bike race)Duc de Gobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-2351990878115444322018-02-09T15:11:48.878-08:002018-02-09T15:11:48.878-08:00Yes, the mat is on the back of what I used for Aug...Yes, the mat is on the back of what I used for Aughrim. I also have a Houfalize Ardennes scenario for use with it, but at the Field of Battle scale, so will be interesting to try with 20mm scale sometime, if you are free.<br /><br />Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-2848779875835772002018-02-08T08:58:08.580-08:002018-02-08T08:58:08.580-08:00Thanks for playtest and observations. Have reached...Thanks for playtest and observations. Have reached out to Jay. Thanks to Steve's enthusiasm for 1973, I banged out a design product and it is in your mailbox, Duc. I like it a lot - plan to back-design back to WWII, then forward-design to Syria 2020 [my micro-armor and beloved Strykers are intervening...]. Anyone else want to help out, I welcome it. As a game designer, there's never really enough input - even if you think you're not a game designer, you probably are incidentally one, so feel free to contact me! Best, AlexECW 40mm Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170190784599775214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-62859849298026754022018-02-06T16:02:48.298-08:002018-02-06T16:02:48.298-08:00Mat suddenly looks fine for Ardennes :-)
Sounds l...Mat suddenly looks fine for Ardennes :-) <br />Sounds like an excellent Infantry game not so sure re armour all depends what one wants of course and choice is always good IMHO Sgt Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805201299484374889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-70216351439569625222018-02-06T11:04:04.715-08:002018-02-06T11:04:04.715-08:00Thanks Duc, that's brilliant.
Cheers
JayThanks Duc, that's brilliant.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />JayOld Trousershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866101372406631079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-28016058383333467952018-02-06T11:01:16.054-08:002018-02-06T11:01:16.054-08:00No problem J.
I've mentioned to Alex - so he m...No problem J.<br />I've mentioned to Alex - so he might send direct or give me permission to , but I'm sure we'll sort.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-82416064326789730502018-02-05T13:12:00.125-08:002018-02-05T13:12:00.125-08:00Bugger just seen how long its been since i last pl...Bugger just seen how long its been since i last played a game of anything.....how depressing!!Sprinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00917246639433391220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-64888506956562369542018-02-05T12:57:59.547-08:002018-02-05T12:57:59.547-08:00Hi Duc,
These rules sound right up my street, wou...Hi Duc,<br /><br />These rules sound right up my street, would love to give them a go.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />JayOld Trousershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866101372406631079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-31518276517345304202018-02-05T10:18:11.952-08:002018-02-05T10:18:11.952-08:00Yes Phil thanks. Well, I don't know; Paris-Rou...Yes Phil thanks. Well, I don't know; Paris-Roubaix can get pretty rough :)Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-34593456981164582362018-02-05T10:17:44.482-08:002018-02-05T10:17:44.482-08:00Not easy getting a game in Jack. The world seems t...Not easy getting a game in Jack. The world seems to be busier all of a sudden. Looking forward to your next on though.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-13222606536187852912018-02-05T10:17:07.376-08:002018-02-05T10:17:07.376-08:00You got it mate. Really spins down the game to wha...You got it mate. Really spins down the game to what it needs to be - but no less a headache in terms of trying to command troops.<br />And yes - never a fan of anything that gives me a strained wrist...wait...can I say that? ;)Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-53782128197797615292018-02-05T10:15:55.616-08:002018-02-05T10:15:55.616-08:00And yes...looking forward to cycling season. Let&#...And yes...looking forward to cycling season. Let's hope no drugs issues this year.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-60799892712097779332018-02-05T10:15:29.754-08:002018-02-05T10:15:29.754-08:00Yes Jonathan. The rules dispense with a lot on unn...Yes Jonathan. The rules dispense with a lot on unnecessary detail in my view...and give the game of command that really is WWII (controversial?)Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-59165802128516826502018-02-05T10:14:12.596-08:002018-02-05T10:14:12.596-08:00HAHA yes what a game! Can you guess I'm not a ...HAHA yes what a game! Can you guess I'm not a Patriots fan. I used to be a big LA Raiders fan, but let's face it - they ain't getting to the Superbowl anytime soon, so Philly all the way :)<br />(plus...controversial maybe...but how could anyone ever leave Bridget Moynahan and expect to keep winning Superbowls ;) )Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-15074049208671829992018-02-05T02:52:20.119-08:002018-02-05T02:52:20.119-08:00What a game Darren!! Both teams played their hear...What a game Darren!! Both teams played their hearts out! We allowed our daughter to stay up and watch. Very happy my team finally won a SB!Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-17738176931238930802018-02-05T01:54:57.389-08:002018-02-05T01:54:57.389-08:00Atmospheric and beautiful looking game, lovely bui...Atmospheric and beautiful looking game, lovely buildings...And bloodier than the bike race!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-26132097228824351112018-02-04T23:56:41.226-08:002018-02-04T23:56:41.226-08:00Nice looking game. Those rules sound very good too...Nice looking game. Those rules sound very good too.<br />Glad some people are managing to get some games played!Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-12651788262418214572018-02-04T23:21:01.987-08:002018-02-04T23:21:01.987-08:00These rules sound interesting, always a fan of ...These rules sound interesting, always a fan of 'less stats more action' designs. Anything where you won't get a strained wrist from constant rulebook rummaging is a plus for me!.Sprinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00917246639433391220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-77065906960560771592018-02-04T22:37:46.049-08:002018-02-04T22:37:46.049-08:00Excellent looking game and an interesting sounding...Excellent looking game and an interesting sounding set of rules. <br />Soon it will be time for the REAL Ardennes Classics!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-13609502057153612052018-02-04T17:26:50.499-08:002018-02-04T17:26:50.499-08:00Cheers Steve - yes there are some wonderful mechan...Cheers Steve - yes there are some wonderful mechanics. Keeping the initiative really pays off, but too many decaying units makes it difficult, and that really works - making attacks difficult.<br /><br />The mechanics of combat are fluid and make sense - and mean that it pays to keep the right units 'ready' while others move into the assault. It all works very well. Very much looking forward to seeing modern interpretations and WWIII, Falklands and Vietnam are all possibles here.<br /><br />(Also watching the Eagles kick ass right now...which is why I'm still awake ...hoping that by morning I won't be disappointed - but I want to bed at the end of the 3rd quarter last year and was devastated by morning LOL. I'm staying up for this one)Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763828223576460584.post-75179746979766660222018-02-04T17:11:19.433-08:002018-02-04T17:11:19.433-08:00Awesome looking game Darren! And looks like it wa...Awesome looking game Darren! And looks like it was enjoyable to boot. Alex is working on a modern variant as well that i am really looking forward to playtesting. He has a real winner here. Really evokes that feeling of command in regards to the decisions youre making. Im a big fan as you can tell :) Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.com