Hello from Manchester

Started by Morty, 13 December 2019, 02:30:41 PM

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Morty

Thanks for the add. I have recently retired and am getting stuck in to a new project - European wars of 1848 to 1878. I have never used 10mm before but am finding it perfect for this period.

Steve J

Welcome on board and you've chosen a great period to game. Looking forward to see what rules you plan to use, what armies you choose etc.

mollinary

Welcome indeed! 10mm is a great choice for this period, as the Pendraken ranges are second go none.
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Welcome, Morty, to the warm, wonderful, if occasionally weird world of the Pendraken forum.

Lots of supportive and knowledgeable people here so feel free to ask questions.

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Well I suppose some 'as to live in Manchester !! Hi and enjoy.  :D ;)
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Morty

Thank you for your kind welcome. In terms of rules I've looked at

1871
Age of Valor
Bloody Big Battles
Black Powder

Any recommendations?

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Hi Morty, welcome to the Forum!

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mollinary

Quote from: Morty on 13 December 2019, 04:30:37 PM
Thank you for your kind welcome. In terms of rules I've looked at

1871
Age of Valor
Bloody Big Battles
Black Powder

Any recommendations?

A good collection there. As is so often the case, it depends what exactly you are looking for from a set of rules, and what size actions you wish to play. Two other sets which might be worth considering, if you like simple and elegant mechanisms, for big battles, are the old, but still good, 'Volley and Bayonet' by the great Frank Chadwick, and 'To the Last Gaiter Button' by one of our esteemed forum members, Bernie Ganley. 
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Techno

...and a very warm welcome from me, too !  :-h

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paulr

Welcome :-h

I'm also a fan of Volley & Bayonet :)

Bloody Big Battles seems to be very popular and the author is also an esteemed forum member ;)
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Welcome Morty of Manchester, pull up a chair.
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Steve J

Bloody Big Battles gets my vote. Elegant rules that allow you to fight big battles in 2-3 hours. Plenty of online support as well with loads of free scenarios.

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Welcome to the Fold. Retired - I am jealous, but good luck to you

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14 December 2019, 12:16:59 AM #14 Last Edit: 14 December 2019, 12:19:16 AM by FierceKitty
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