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Valour & Fortitude practice

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:31 pm
by ochoin
I've used the Valour & Fortitude rules twice, some months ago.

I often run simulations prior to games to try out tactics, re-fresh a rule set, or in this case, make sure I actually know & can use the rules.


So far, the rules seem relatively simple & uncontroversial…..we'll see.
You may notice I'm using 3 gun batteries instead of the recommended 1 gun model battery. Two reasons for this – 1 model doesn't give an artillery battery any presence or, I think, the necessary footprint. And, my collection has always used 3-4 models for a battery & I don't want to have 75% of my guns as superfluous.The only issue I can think of is the bigger batteries might clog up the battlefield but if so, I think we could allow the Rules' brigade interpenetration rules to apply to stray artillery batteries.

I'm very much looking forward to the game on the 13th.
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A French Brigade pitched against an Anglo-Hanoverian brigade.
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French in column & attack columns
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British in traditional line with 95th skirmishers in front.

donald

Re: Valour & Fortitude practice

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:35 pm
by BaronVonWreckedoften
ochoin wrote: Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:31 pm You may notice I'm using 3 gun batteries instead of the recommended 1 gun model battery. Two reasons for this – 1 model doesn't give an artillery battery any presence or, I think, the necessary footprint.
Totally agree. It's like a two-rank pike "block" - it simply isn't.

I realise that you (and Etranger and Spanner) are, technically, from the future, but Happy New Year anyway.

Re: Valour & Fortitude practice

Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:20 am
by Bogey Hesse-Fedora
We really enjoyed our two learning games of V&F. And agree that one gun model just isn’t enough!

Cheers,
Ed

Re: Valour & Fortitude practice

Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 7:59 am
by Willz the Wargamer
Cool looking game Donald.


Willz.

Re: Valour & Fortitude practice

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:37 am
by Etranger
BaronVonWreckedoften wrote: Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:35 pm ....

I realise that you (and Etranger and Spanner) are, technically, from the future, but Happy New Year anyway.
In some states you're advised to put the clock back 20 years...

Re: Valour & Fortitude practice

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:10 am
by ochoin
ET, if you're referring to Queensland, you've got a nerve!

Now pardon me - I'm going out & need to put on my spats, find my homberg & cane. The hansome awaits....
donald

Re: Valour & Fortitude practice

Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:44 am
by BaronVonWreckedoften
Etranger wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:37 am In some states you're advised to put the clock back 20 years...
Just remember that Valleyboy has a twin brother..... :norm: