possible ECW project using Baroque

[paulr]

Thanks again for organising an interesting and enjoyable game. The 'dashing Royalist gallopers' and 'tough highland "warbands"' weren't quite as strong as we expected

I think there were two issues discussed as we packed up after the game

The main issue was the number of rule sets and knowing the rules well enough not to be often searching in the rules or making 'beginner's mistakes' through not understanding them

The second issue was that with the various forces we have any new troops won't get to see the table that often

I've just done a rough count and between us we probably have about 60 different armies and navies across 11 periods

[pierre the shy]

I, obviously, enjoyed your report, Pierre. The more folks out on the Fringe the better!  

As it turns out, Argyll (who was still a Marquis at the time) had both a Lifeguard of Horse and Foot, so your conjecture Is dead on. Here's the best part, just about everybody had some sort of retinue of factors, friends and clansmen so you are given a great deal of scope for your imagination. Like you, I rather like this time and place.

As much as I like Baroque, I would like it much better if I could play it in a group setting. It certainly works well enough solo but I am finding that For King and Parliament is a much better fit for me in that regard. As you have probably seen, it is grid based which allows it to easily scale up and down. I have become quite happy playing on a 3x4 foot battle mat.

One of the best things with FK&P for solo play is the playing card system that allows you to come and go with the game and easily "read" exactly what is going on by the spread of cards on the table, a real help when you don't have an opponent to remind you.

I will stay tuned and hope to see you up north of the border.

I am probably beyond the fringe already DGuy I did take some pictures of the game so I will write up  a battle report when I get the chance.

I will acquire a copy of FK&P once they are published for sure. I like the card activation system you use - - Maybe not for everyone though we also use it the WW1 games we play and it gives good results there.  

Baroque works well but the combat outcomes can be a bit eyeopening sometimes.

Thanks for correcting Argyll's title, Maybe I watched Liam Neeson in Rob Roy once too often - I am pretty sure Argyll is portrayed a Duke in that film, but that's late C17 early C18?

Anyway we will see what a bit of further debate produces 

[d_Guy]

Looking forward to the report and pics! Glad you’re beyond the Fringe 

The title thing is perplexing, particularly for an American (and Leveller that I am  ). It’s hard enough tracking what’s going on without the bl**dy title and name changes. Very much liked “Rob Roy”. The Duke of Argyll was probably “our” Argyll’s son or possibly grandson since I think the movie was set sometime before the 1715 rising.

The random activation of brigades (or commands in Baroque) is excellent in solo play - people in multi-player games would likely not be to fond of it.

Good luck.

[paulr]

We quite enjoy the random activation of brigades, both in Baroque and If the Lord Spares Us for WW I

The active player is often interacting with a couple of players on the other side. The rest of us take the opportunity to offer 'helpful advice' and commentary on the outcomes