Michaels 10mm 1809 BLOG

[fred.]

Regarding dice as markers for casualties, we use this method a lot in our games and there are a few things that you can do to help keep the markers as markers, as with the right unit.

Use small dice (like Michael has in his photo) then everyone knows these are casualty markers, also most people don't like rolling these dice as they are so small.

Use dice frames - either on their own small bases, or better still attached directly to the base of multi based troops, or attached to the back of the movement tray. This has two benefits, keeping the dice from getting knocked over so you know the right value, and keeping the dice moving with the unit.

We have used casualty figures, and while these look good, they do have the problem of getting left behind when a unit is moved.

[nikharwood]

Nice dice. I think my dice fetish is a big part of why I'm a wargamer 

[WeeWars]

Nice dice. I think my dice fetish is a big part of why I'm a wargamer 

I know what you mean. I really do like matching the dice to the game 

[Hertsblue]

I imagine you then have some sort of zone of control or pinning rule when musket-armed units come near to one another?

Yes, a formed infantry unit's combat zone extends 200mm to its front and 30 degrees either side of its flanks in a sort of rhombus. Skirmishers aren't allowed in their parent unit's  combat zone and must drop off to the flanks when the zone nears formed enemy troops.

[nikharwood]

I know what you mean. I really do like matching the dice to the game 

Ah, jolly good. It's not just me then 

[WeeWars]

Returning to gaming after that thing called Work, I bought myself something Treemendus:

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Cheers, Michael

[paulr]

Will be interesting to see what you make of these 

[Techno]

Agreed.
Cheers - Phil

[Leman]

Thanks for the heads up on that Michael. I do like to have good looking terrain in my games.

[WeeWars]

13th Chasseurs:

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Cheers, Michael

[Techno]

Very special !
Love 'em !
Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Great work Michael.

[paulr]

 

Marvelous Michael 

[Leman]

Lovely stuff 

[Steve J]

Wow . Just lovely work .

[WeeWars]

Thanks, guys!

Just when I was saying that for a change he might as well be blonde:

POST 163

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Cheers, Michael

[Techno]

Excellent !!
Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

I think surviving until you were 40 in a front line regiment is pretty impressive, like the moustache and his non blondness!

[Ben Waterhouse]

It get's better and better.

[paulr]

Sideburns look good