The continuing animosity between the rulers of Aix-En-Pains and Bad Schmaltzburg once again results in warfare...
Introduction - in which we discover how conflicts can arise
The Marquis of Aix-En-Pains has recently discovered a new fashionable form of humour (in which the Joker compares the Jokee's Mother with an unfavorably large object) and attempts to try it out on his old sparring partner, the Duke of Bad Schmaltzburg. The Duke, who is not known for having a sense of humour, does not take it well.
The Battle
The objective of each side is to give the other a good drubbing, no holds barred. Sometimes this sort of game (fight to the last man) is just what is required).
Aix-En-Pains fielded 4 Infantry battalions and a squadron each of Cavalry and Dragoons.
Bad Schmalzburg had 3 Infantry battalions, a squadron of Cavalry and two artillery batteries.
I used the card draw activation system that is suggested by the Rules which is excellent for solo play as all sorts of possibilities and nasty surprises transpire.
and resulted in a shoot out between two Infantry battalions and two batteries of artillery
The Infantry prevailed.
The Marquis naturally blamed the Duke for the bloodshed...
Very nice, I could do something similar with my Commands and Colors blocks.
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Paul.
P.S. Could you add a "follow blog" widget?.
Thanks Paul. The Simplicity in Hexes rules are good and worth printing out and the Campaign system provides all the bits you need to play the games (apart from the dice)
DeleteThanks, I read through the pdfs and I like them. Thanks also for adding the follow widget.
DeleteNo problem Paul - I used the Campaign that Jay "Old Trousers" Ward produced as published, though I seem to remember other people using their figures (of different periods) and scenery to play through the scenarios. It was good fun anyway!
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ReplyDeleteHaha! I don't look at it like that Mark!
DeleteThe scenarios get more interesting and challenging as they go along. Next time I'm even going to use proper Miniatures!!
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ReplyDeleteThis should be a great project. Perhaps you can make it a campaign game between Aix-En-Pains & Bad Schmaltzburg?
ReplyDeleteThanks John - I did think of trying to make a Campaign out of all the Scenarios but I've decided to fight them all as individual games with a mixture of different rules and armies.
DeleteOff to a good start!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ross!
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ReplyDeleteNice one mate, really pleased to see the game getting an outing. Looks good too!
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Jay
Cheers Jay. It's a nice set of rules and as I'd already printed out everything to play the mini campaign last year, all I had to do was make a new board with a cheeky bit of cut and paste!
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