Thursday 19 March 2020

SYW-ish 'A Gentleman's War' game .


I've decided to give SYW-ish  AGM a proper try out by setting up this big battle . Whilst the rest of the world is going down with flu I've got sciatica and last night I had trouble sleeping so I got up and set out this game , each side has 14 units and I just set up the units via dice throws and then adjusted them to look logical .


The Allies are under General 'Fatty' Cumberland , initially you deal out six cards - one side getting black the other red - he got five of them ! , It reflects his great tactical skills he thinks (I believe luck has more to do with it) . Foot regiments are made up of  3 units which can make a 'brigade' move when commanded by their mounted Colonels . The coins are stacked ready near the General to mark when a unit has been activated.


General Count Fru-Fru with his paltry one card , however he has the dubious assistance of Voltaire seen here pointing out the faults in the Allied deployment . Each side has 3 Regiments of foot (9 units) 2 cavalry and 2 guns . 


The British line , 18th Foote (Royal Irish) nearest the camera to it's left the 20th Foote . I usually time the game by the number of Jokers drawn , this one will end on the sixth Joker . Will report on the first moves soon ....




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  1. SteveM19 March 2020 at 13:47

    Currently AGM is our set of rules of choice.

    We use units of 16 inf and 8 cav, and so take morale tests at 1/4 rather than 1/3 as we cannot agree what 1/3 of 8 is?

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek20 March 2020 at 00:30

      Yes my figure units are 15 figures , okay for a third but awkward for the half ! :-)

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  2. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com19 March 2020 at 14:02

    Looks like a good way to spend the time. Hope you heal well, back pain is not fun.

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  3. Mark Dudley19 March 2020 at 14:10

    Looks interesting. I have been thinking of using AGW with my Prince August figures.

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek20 March 2020 at 00:32

      Have done a few small games this is the first big one to see how they cope .

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  4. Dan Foley19 March 2020 at 16:06

    Good looking table. I'm looking forward to the AAR.

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  5. WSTKS-FM Worldwide19 March 2020 at 16:29

    Agreed. A fetching set-up. Eager to see how the game develops.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek20 March 2020 at 00:36

      Thanks , have used the rules in a 'Victorian' setting but interestingly they play differently using this set up .

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  6. Aly Morrison19 March 2020 at 16:55

    Lovely shiny toys Tony...
    I am looking forward to seeing this play out...

    All the best. Aly

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  7. KEV. Robertson.19 March 2020 at 19:56

    Hi Tony- Hope your ailment rights itself and you feel better in the future. Very nice 7YW Armies- well done! Cheers. KEV.

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  8. The Good Soldier Svjek20 March 2020 at 00:38

    The back is an old ailment , me and it are old friends, my SYW are some of my favorite figures .

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  9. tradgardmastare20 March 2020 at 01:00

    A great looking game and such a positive thing to come from you being up at night. I look forward to seeing the game progress.

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek20 March 2020 at 03:42

      When engrossed in toy soldiers you forget your problems .

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  10. Stryker20 March 2020 at 02:49

    That is a very spectacular table of toy soldiers, looking forward to the game!

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  11. tidders20 March 2020 at 06:54

    Lovely setup, the PA figs always look good

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek20 March 2020 at 06:55

      Yes I'm a big fan , haven't got many of the new moulds though .

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