I have for a while been thinking about a reorganisation of my wargaming room , this might involve downsizing my 8' X 5 ' table down to a 6' X 4' this would allow more room for the player to move around the table peripheral and generally tidy up the room .
As a test run I have set up an old favorite on a reduced size table , this being of course the N.W.F. using The Sword And The Flame . A mixed force of Afghan tribesmen , Regulars and a sneaky unit of Russians versus 2 units of Imperial Infantry , Gurkhas and Bengal Lancers . The figures off table have to come on as reinforcements as the game progresses .
Two companies of the Borchesters prepare to advance against the Russian held village , I will report back how the games is going and can I cope with a smaller table .
Nice! Reminds me of my latent thoughts about Colonial wargaming with a touch of the Great Game too.
ReplyDeleteI do like TSATF rules .
DeleteGood visual way to compare.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see if there is enough room for a game .
DeleteTony, I'm wargaming with 54mm these days, despite the scale, my 6'x6' is fine for larger actions, and 4'x6' is fine for skirmish games. Anything else in a scenario can be kept on a map or diced for, and it also saves my back!
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Yes being short even a 5' wide table is a stretch .
DeleteI am sure The Empire is in safe hands even with those pesky Russians.
ReplyDeleteGood looking layout.
Yes they need an eye keeping on them .
DeleteYour terrain is excellent Tony! It really gives that NWF feel! Keep an eye on those Russians, they ARE very sneaky!
ReplyDeleteStirring up trouble amongst the natives !
DeleteI do think that this set up is full of character. Looks to me like a smaller table might work well for your needs.
ReplyDeleteBit since I played TSATF am enjoying it .
DeleteI made a conscious decision to have a 6x4 table in my wargaming room rather than the largest possible table possible. It gives me a more pleasant room to spend time in. Since I use mainly house rules, my rules are adapted to the table size, rather than the other way around.
ReplyDeleteMy room at the moment is rather cramped , so a smaller table would make sense .
DeleteOccasionally I miss my 6x8 table, usually lasts several seconds. It has gradually shrunk in stages to 5x4 and to my dismay, I am enjoying it more. I can reach well over 1/2 way across it so less running around, it covers the action with reserves etc being off table rather than creeping across, eadier to set up, quicker to play. As a result: more games more often and to my shock and chagrin I enjoy them as much or more.
ReplyDeleteYes I do play games on my 6x4 cloths , just wondering about my 54mm collections ?
DeleteWell, here are mine on a 4x5: https://gameofmonth.blogspot.com/2020/12/all-things-must-end.html
DeleteI'm happy with my 6'x 4' table mainly because I can easily reach to the centre but also aesthetically it leaves more space in the room for my painting desk etc. Also, I think 6'x 4' is probably more old school!
ReplyDeleteGame seems to be playing okay on this smaller table .
DeleteI've got a 6x4 and I find it ample for piling stuff up on and gathering dust. I'm sure you'll find it adequate, and like you say, a nicer room to be in.
ReplyDeleteYes wargaming tables seem to gather junk - so convenient !
DeleteThe table (still) looks great with such lovely terrain and figures.
ReplyDeleteHave you considered, rather than reduce the table dimensions, putting the players on a diet!! :)
Regards, James
This player is meant to be on a diet ! , yes removing the surrounding clutter and storing everything under the table is another option .
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