Scenario 1: Pitched Battle

For this scenario I used Jay Ward's Simplicity in Hexes rules and the Campaign setting he created to go with them (see here). I played his mini campaign back in May 2019 and enjoyed it immensely. 

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.

The action was fast and bloody...

and resulted in a shoot out between two Infantry battalions and two batteries of artillery

The Infantry prevailed.

Fast, furious fun and, I think, capturing the spirit of the scenario. 

The Marquis naturally blamed the Duke for the bloodshed...