tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197168174795670409.post1640586788631775109..comments2023-09-23T08:18:55.536-07:00Comments on Two Marshals: 10mm RJW Solo game using Battles for EmpireShedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17463995777686946355noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197168174795670409.post-70677760211313447662011-11-04T15:06:06.460-07:002011-11-04T15:06:06.460-07:00When I was hunting round for rules I looked at Pz8...When I was hunting round for rules I looked at Pz8 but thought the ranges were a bit too small. Do you use the WW1 set with the squares?<br /><br />I must admit I'm leaning towards FWC for RJW mainly due to the Japanese debacle of piecemeal attacks. I'm going to order some Baccus 6mm causalities to if they are suitable or maybe use craters as markersShedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463995777686946355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197168174795670409.post-25126395697748254942011-10-29T23:01:20.793-07:002011-10-29T23:01:20.793-07:00Also, very much looking forward to the RJW resrouc...Also, very much looking forward to the RJW resrouces section.<br /><br />It was a while ago that I dipped into RJW, (probably 2005 I think), and I recall it was a pain finding detailed information on the ground battles, OOBs, tactics, etc.<br /><br />Doing the research was a real eye opener though - I had zero idea prior to this about what a pivotally important war this was. Memories of this war are still a big deal in Russia and Japan today apparently ... and I gathered that everyone but the German Army ignored the lessons picked up by the attached observers they sent over to sit in and watch events unfold.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833908552095803861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197168174795670409.post-14201001966661209872011-10-29T22:52:31.696-07:002011-10-29T22:52:31.696-07:00OK, seen the FWC version now - that was a blast !
...OK, seen the FWC version now - that was a blast !<br /><br />Im using a similar in-house ruleset derived from Pz8, which has pretty much the same feel. There isnt really that much difference between the various rulesets ... mechanisms are mechanisms at the end of the day. <br /><br />Although the FWC game turned out unexpectedly bad for the Japanese, I got a real sense of forlorn chaos reading that report from the Japanese commander's point of view. Would have a been a right mess to be in their HQ tent when all this was unfolding ... eeeks !<br /><br />Its a pity about the tabletop marker clutter in this case, as that can get annoying as the game scales up. Other than that, FWC (like BKC) has a really good feel to it. Food for thought there.<br /><br />Great effort on the research there anyway - might be worth running the scenarios again a few times. Is there a correlation between the overall result vs the rules used I wonder ? Its hard to work out to what extent does each ruleset allow the player to step in and manage the chaos of battle, and exhibit a bit of 'generalship' ? That usually requires a game scale that spreads across several days of combat though. I suppose in 'real-life', there is little one can do once the troops leave the trenches and advance to contact.<br /><br />I think you might end up with some composite rules that take the best mechanics from each ruleset, whilst abstracting away the tedious parts. That would be the ideal, hey ? <br /><br />I figure that wargaming has been around long enough now that game rule sets are all derived from the same source of playtesting and experience over the years. The ongoing quest to refine rule mechanisms and get the right balance is certainly part of the journey, and not an end in itself I think.<br /><br />Very much worth pursuing, looking forward to the next installment. Great work !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833908552095803861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197168174795670409.post-84873714519581607912011-10-28T16:29:06.883-07:002011-10-28T16:29:06.883-07:00Thank you - I'm in the process of writing up t...Thank you - I'm in the process of writing up the Future War Commander version of this scenario <br /><br />There are a few RJWers around - the naval side is by far and away the most popular part of it<br /><br />I intend to do a post about RJW Resources - ie sites, figures,books etc - at some point and get on and have a proper game - I like the look of NanshanShedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463995777686946355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197168174795670409.post-48959052871984654092011-10-27T11:00:11.671-07:002011-10-27T11:00:11.671-07:00Thanks for posting this .. its good to see the sam...Thanks for posting this .. its good to see the same scenario played out with different rules.<br /><br />And RJW too ! I thought I was the only person in the world who built armies for this period :) I have a few irregular 15mm RJW troops stashed away in the cupboard .. I should get them out soon. Always stalled that project due to not being able to find a decent set of rules, but it is a fascinating period.<br /><br />Human bullets - great book too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833908552095803861noreply@blogger.com