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How to get your troops on the table: this is not a problem when re-creating historical battles (they usually start in pre-assigned positions) but offers possibilities in 'what-ifs'.

I quite favour the FoG method for most periods: dice for initiative, then in turn place a set number of units on the table till all are placed.

However, an American pal of mine (a fellow 1/72 SYW enthusiast) has gone back to an old Don Featherstone method - the blind.



Next year, I'm going to use this, probably in an Ancients game. I'm looking forward to seeing my pals' faces when they turn up & see a table with a blind on it.

donald

I want a 1/72 soft plastic army.

Essex Boy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:01 pm I want a 1/72 soft plastic army.

Behave yourself.

Tim Hall wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:40 pm

Essex Boy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:01 pm I want a 1/72 soft plastic army.

Behave yourself.

Watch this space.

Did Donald ask as a question, or have I highjacked his thread.....again?

No question.
Just an observation.

donald

Yes, all well and good until the "blind" falls over and crushes the figures. And then someone loses an eye.....

BaronVonWreckedoften wrote: ↑Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:48 am Yes, all well and good until the "blind" falls over and crushes the figures. ..

Yes. It does look a bit gimcrack (with respect to my pal).

If I do use a blind, I'll need to think out a frame & maybe cloth?

donald

I like blinds in a game. Instead of a board hiding your troops, why not use pieces of paper representing the footprint of several units of troops. You can have some dummy blinds too? Have a look at the old TFL rules like IABSM, Mud and Blood, etc for idea.

I see what your saying, Jeremy, & obviously it would work - probably better than lumps of cardboard. But i like the drama of the thing. the look of the thing.
It’s the vibe of it. It’s the Constitution. It’s Mabo. It’s justice. It’s law. It’s the vibe.

donald

Calm down dear.