Greetings…
I realised that I hadn’t actually had a game with my War of 1812 collection…
I used Rebels and Patriots…Which I hadn’t yet played either.
The rules work really well… If you have played Lion Rampant then there are no terrible surprises to be had…
There was no real scenario I just put the toys on the table and rolled some dice…
It would appear that playing solo doesn’t improve my position with the dice gods.
Twelve dice… needing 5’s and 6’s…sigh!
Here are a few pictures from the game… suitably randomised by Blogger.
The game was fun and easy to play…The Americans won the day.
I enjoyed it so much I am going to have another go and then get some chums round and host a good old fashioned face to face session.
All the best. Aly
Great to see the collection in action.
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil…
DeleteIt was nice to get the toys out on the table.
All the best. Aly
Lots to like. I especially like the dove cot on the roof!
ReplyDeleteStephen
Thank you Stephen…
DeleteThe building is the Stable with Dovecote from Hovels Papelotte collection….
All the best. Aly
A very handsome looking table Aly and the Americans win another War of 1812 scenario! I am glad your lovely 1812 figures finally got an outing though and makes me think, it's about time I did another solo game - I have plenty of GNW Russians now for the min 4Play scenarios - maybe I will try one of them this wek.....
ReplyDeleteThank you Keith…
DeleteIt was a fairly close game which is what you would want from any set of rules…
Oh! Do get your GNW toys out on the table…
All the best. Aly
R&P I think is my favourite set of the 'Rampant' engine, but then I am biased as I was actively involved in the playtesting!
ReplyDeleteThey are an excellent set of rules Steve…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Nice to see a War of 1812-15 game using your collection. The table looks good too.
ReplyDeleteThank you David…
DeleteIt was indeed good to get the toys on the table.
All the best. Aly
Wow, some serious eye candy there matey. Might give rebels and patriots a go myself if it’s not radically different to the others in the series - makes it easier on the old brain.
ReplyDeleteThank you JBM…
DeleteThe rules have a lot going for them …
All the best. Aly
It's a 'good thing' when the game is worth the painting.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed Ross…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Great looking game, you need one of the trays my nephew got , he used to roll dice just like that!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Iain…
DeleteI certainly need something to help improve my dice luck…
All the best. Aly
Good to see both new figures and new rules in action, Aly!
ReplyDeleteWas good to have some gaming action Jonathan
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Great looking game, glad you enjoyed it even if the dice throwing was its usual low standard
ReplyDeleteThank you Graham…
DeleteI think I am stuck with this level of dice throwing… forever 😂
All the best. Aly
Hi there Aly,
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely old chap - I was rather taken with the livestock!
All the best,
DC
Thank you David…
DeleteThe livestock was from our old friends at Warbases.
All the best. Aly
Nice game Aly.... at least you won...didn't you?
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the main advantages of solo gaming :)
DeleteThank you Stuart…
DeleteAnd a guaranteed win/draw 😁
All best. Aly
Well done, it's always good when a painting project reaches the tabletop and delivers an enjoyable game.
ReplyDeleteAs for your dice, perhaps stick to the conventional dotted pattern? I'm not keen on dice where other symbols are used; sometimes they indicate a one and sometimes a six (the latter seems more common at the club) - at first I thought your skulls were sixes - but then I saw the six and absence of ones... being a bit slow today.
Thank you Rob…
DeleteI agree with you about fussy dice… but they were the only red and blue dice I had…
All the best. Aly
Nice to see the figures out on the battlefield, glad you like the rules we have found them entertaining and fun to play although mainly with AWI
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt…
DeleteThey are indeed an enjoyable set of rules…
All the best. Aly
Cool looking game Aly.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Very nice looking game Aly! I have quite bit of AWI figures in my pile of shame. Maybe I should consider basing them for Rebels & Patriots as I don't think I have enough determination to do this period on a Black Powder scale.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jan
Thank you Jan…
DeleteIt’s a nice way of getting into a period without the madness of painting big units….
All the best. Aly
Dear Aly, stunning game the figures and terrain are glorious! Best wishes- Quinn
ReplyDeleteThank you Quinn…
DeleteAll the best. Aly