American War of Independence Rules

Started by urbancohort, 19 July 2017, 05:59:27 PM

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urbancohort

Dear all; because one can never have enough projects on the go, I am thinking about also starting a small AWI project.
Can anyone please recommend some rules suitable for period/scale?
Thanks

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Westmarcher

"Patriots & Loyalists" and "British Grenadier" spring to mind. There's also "Loose Files and American Scramble" (not to be confused with "Loose Flies and A Panicky Scramble ...") and Fat Wally's "Times That Try Men's Souls," which is his variation of "They Couldn't Hit an Elephant."

Unfortunately, I cannot comment on these as I have not played them. However, I have played "Black Powder" which is a good "go to" set with its AWI supplement (no special rules there but thoughtful and considered use of the existing rules plus loads of background info. including army orgs., uniforms and scenarios) and would recommend these. I also recommend Honours of War which, although for the Seven Years War, can be adapted to the AWI (see the Honours of War Forum).
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Greg Novak did a very good Wing scale supplement for Volley & Bayonet that gives a very good game
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Lanceflint

I have just placed a post under the "rules" section regarding a brand new set of AWI rules - Yankee Peas and Crackers!
They sound as if they maybe what you are looking for, simple, fast play, not requiring too many troops but still capable of handling battles.
Lance.

urbancohort

Quote from: Lanceflint on 21 July 2017, 09:58:57 PM
I have just placed a post under the "rules" section regarding a brand new set of AWI rules - Yankee Peas and Crackers!
They sound as if they maybe what you are looking for, simple, fast play, not requiring too many troops but still capable of handling battles.
Lance.
Lance, I will check that out, thank you!

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urbancohort

Lance, have placed an order on e-bay. Thanks

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Plampers

Had a look at sharp practice 2 by too fat lardies?

Great fun especially for smaller size conflicts. I am currently working on 10mm FIW and ACW for it. Though I have just ordered Black powder to try for larger battles.


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QuoteLance, have placed an order on e-bay. Thanks

bought them and tried them a few days ago, I like them  :-bd

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Sharp Practice 2 is excellent - ideal for AWI and French Indian Wars. Probably the best set of AWI rules I have ever played
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My favourites for skirmish are Muskets and Tomahawks and for big battles Maurice.

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Quote from: urbancohort on 19 July 2017, 05:59:27 PM
Dear all; because one can never have enough projects on the go, I am thinking about also starting a small AWI project.
Can anyone please recommend some rules suitable for period/scale?
Thanks

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Black powder and their AWI supplement "Rebellion"