A few Blog posts on the build up to a sort of BKC campaign I'm running, with the first action already played and the AAR in progress. In the meantime the background, OOB etc can be found below:
https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944.html (https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944.html)
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https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944-oob.html (https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944-oob.html)
This is a fantastic concept, Steve! You've done all your homework and the table looks amazing, I can't wait to see the batrep(s).
On a side note, having dedicated wargaming space is truly a blessing, but I assure you it does not guarantee you less intrusions by real life ;)
V/R,
Jack
Looking forward to see how it progresses.
Thanks chaps :).
@ Jack. I tend to game when the family are out or doing other things, as I'm home all day now that I'm a full time carer. So yesterday's game was completed over three mini sessions with no time pressure which was great.
Looks good
Looks amazing and I can't wait to see how it goes sir.
Day One AAR is now up on my Blog:
https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944-day.html (https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944-day.html)
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What an excellent report. Thank you.
Thanks Will and you're welcome :).
Good read, nice table, interesting action; compliments!
Cheers,
Rob
Thanks Rob :).
Good looking table, nice figures, great AAR. Looking forward to further developments.
Thankyou :).
Nice one(s), Steve. :-bd
Cheers - Phil. :)
Thanks Phil :).
An update on the game, with what occurred overnight in terms of dispositions, plans for the attack etc on Day Two.
https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944_13.html (https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944_13.html)
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Bit worried the family isn't getting to eat with the dining table full of 10mm loveliness! Unless the carrot cake is on constant supply ;-)
Fortunately the small table in the kitchen is the main place to eat, with the dining table for Xmas, Easter etc and for when we have visitors. The cake is in storage awaiting FtF gaming resuming, as long as the Indian variant doesn't put the caibosh on things.
Nice one Steve, looking forward to see how this progress'. I think the Italian campaign is my favorite 'theatre'.
Playing solo, I'm just wondering if you simply 'play' both sides simultaneously or if you use some kind of system to decide what one or both sides do?
Cheers Paul
Thanks Paul. I'm sort of playing both sides, but more actively the British as they have a lot more to do as it were, compared to the relatively passive Axis forces. Prior to the start I had a rough plan of action for both sides though, which I sticking to unless obvious events change things. Certainly the narrative is driven from a British point of view.
Nice one again, Steve. :-bd
Cheers - Phil. :)
Thanks Phil :).
Part one of Day Two is up and ready for viewing:
https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944-day_16.html (https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944-day_16.html)
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Very enjoyable, Steve....even though I'm still way behind the curve as far as game mechanics are concerned.
Cheers - Phil. :)
Think Warmaster Phil, Die roll under the unit's CV (which is command value) and reduce the CV by 1 for each order it has had. Also add 1 to the roll if the controling HQ is over 20cm away. Very basic outline but gives the general idea. The units have 2 combat values AP and AT, roll that number of dice hitting on a 4 if in the open 5 in soft cover and 6 if in hard cover. Soft stuff like grunts have no saving throw, armour does, lower the number the better cause you have to roll the value or higher. Hope that helps.
Thanks for that Will. Unless you know some rulesets, AARs can make no sense whatever!
Part two of Day Two is now up as well:
https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944-day_26.html (https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/05/breaching-trasimene-line-italy-1944-day_26.html)
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Quote from: Steve J on 16 May 2021, 12:33:21 PM
Thanks for that Will. Unless you know some rulesets, AARs can make no sense whatever!
No problem Fred.... It's very basic but should give the basic idea.
IanS
Mea culpa Ian :-[
Thanks for that. Excellent stuff once more!
Glad you enjoyed it :).
Superb game. Action and losses feel 'right' even if they were horrible.
Thanks Will and the losses did have that attritional feel that seems right for the Italian campaign.
Nice one, again, Steve !
Cheers - Phil. :)