Following this thread: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4823.0.html I found time to have a quick scrap using the Maurice Lite rules; I'm not normally a fan of card-driven games but found these to flow nicely - and the 'feel' of the game was much more satisfying than I've found for the SYW when I've used Black Powder.

I'm definitely picking up the full version - with the 'properly' produced cards.

My SYW armies are based 50x25 which is fine: effectively using two bases per unit, counting as four 'Maurice' bases: the only disadvantage is having to place them perpendicular when in column - effect is fine but aesthetically it looks bobbins...if (when) I do more armies for this period I'd be tempted to base on 25x25 or 30x30 I think - bit more fiddly to move them all around but at least they'd be facing the right way!

Not going to let commentary get in the way of the pics - but essentially both armies fighting for the village / junction: a sweeping cavalry advance from the Prussian left flank and some action in the centre: Prussian right flank remained static for the duration, but I ran out of time to fight this to a full conclusion. Good stuff though - and pretty intuitive all round; I certainly enjoyed the decision-making processes - definitely some subtlety to these. I'm pleasantly surprised at the way they play solo too  

















In the pic below you can see Austrian infantry in column: bases are side-on...


























I can see more armies & periods in my Pendraken future  

Nik

Good to hear.  Looks good too.  What table size were you using?

I've not had a chance to deploy my Allies and French to test out the Lite rules (something to do with my wife cluttering the dining table with papers etc for school).  As my infantry are 4 stands to a unit based 25 x 20 for infantry and 25 x 25 for cavalry I suspect I'm fine.

Regards

Edward

Quote from: kustenjaeger on 26 March 2012, 02:49:05 PM
Nik

Good to hear.  Looks good too.  What table size were you using?

I've not had a chance to deploy my Allies and French to test out the Lite rules (something to do with my wife cluttering the dining table with papers etc for school).  As my infantry are 4 stands to a unit based 25 x 20 for infantry and 25 x 25 for cavalry I suspect I'm fine.

Regards

Edward

Thanks Edward - this is my permanent set-up (I know how lucky I am - why would you want to put cars in a 20' x 20' garage anyway??!) - the table is ~5.5ft x ~4ft: to be fair, I wasn't particularly using either of the far ends either (I had the cards & dice etc lurking on there) so the battle area for this was probably about 4ft x 4ft really.

You'll be fine with those basings: the Lite rules describe 'squarish' bases  

Nice pics Nick ....it looks like all systems go for you...your 10mm's look really good.

I hope you enjoy Maurice as much as me.

Paul

Nice!   

I impressed with the timeframe from temptation to batrep.. about 3 days?!

I reckon Nik's had this on a 'back burner' since the original heads up about Maurice:

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4027.0.html

The rules are definately on my hit list given that a 100pt army is about 8-9 packs of pendraken figures

Looking great Nik! wonderful kit!

This is furthering my temptation into doing another period: I really like tricorne hats, and it looks like the SYW is perfect for this ....

Quote from: Leon on 26 March 2012, 05:20:26 PM
Nice!   

I impressed with the timeframe from temptation to batrep.. about 3 days?!

Hehehe - I'm such a slut 

Quote from: Nosher on 26 March 2012, 05:28:58 PM
I reckon Nik's had this on a 'back burner' since the original heads up about Maurice:

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4027.0.html

The rules are definately on my hit list given that a 100pt army is about 8-9 packs of pendraken figures

To be honest, I'd forgotten about them - what with all those sci-fi / AVBCW / Crusaders distractions 

You're right on the force sizes - those nice £22 army packs are your friend methinks 

Quote from: Kiwidave on 26 March 2012, 05:54:18 PM
This is furthering my temptation into doing another period: I really like tricorne hats, and it looks like the SYW is perfect for this ....

'bout time you started with some more 10mm loveliness Kd 

Nice looking battle their amigo . I checked out the Lite version and they do look rather good, as if I need another ruleset to try and learn, talk less of two armies to get!

Quote from: Steve J on 27 March 2012, 07:17:54 AM
Nice looking battle their amigo . I checked out the Lite version and they do look rather good, as if I need another ruleset to try and learn, talk less of two armies to get!

You are *so* easily led astray...love it   

i am too Nik. Those rules look well interesting. Sort of Memoir 44 meets Magic the Gathering meets Black Powder.

I was tempted as well and certainly don't need to start a new army.  My one reservation is I do play solo.  And glancing through the rules, I was under the impression each player had a hidden hand of cards.   And since neither sides knows the other cards, playing a certain card may be very risky if the other player has certain cards.  Playing solo, how did you get around the hidden hand of cards or did you just play the best cards?  Or in my skim read of the rules, did I misunderstand the card concept?

Quote from: Serotonin on 31 March 2012, 05:55:04 PM
i am too Nik. Those rules look well interesting. Sort of Memoir 44 meets Magic the Gathering meets Black Powder.

Hehehe - not sure whether that's a good thing 

Quote from: Jagger on 31 March 2012, 08:43:55 PM
I was tempted as well and certainly don't need to start a new army.  My one reservation is I do play solo.  And glancing through the rules, I was under the impression each player had a hidden hand of cards.   And since neither sides knows the other cards, playing a certain card may be very risky if the other player has certain cards.  Playing solo, how did you get around the hidden hand of cards or did you just play the best cards?  Or in my skim read of the rules, did I misunderstand the card concept?

Essentially in this run-out I just played the cards...but it's the drawing of new cards that throws in the unpredictability: both in terms of the 'span' you're ending up with for orders but also the Modifier and (particularly) Event cards. Beyond these (which, to be honest, would give enough uncertainty for solo gaming) you've also got the reality that in each turn you're simply not going to be able to do everything at once anyway - and that this will force your thinking for decision-making even when playing solo.

Hope this helps - as I've said earlier, I've *never* been a fan of card-driven games: so this has done well to convince me 

Quote from: nikharwood on 31 March 2012, 11:03:09 PM
Hehehe - not sure whether that's a good thing 

I love making bad analogies. Also I love TFL games and their card driven take on things so this looks a fresh new slant on it.