Monday, 6 July 2020
A wargame using toy knights
After painting some yesterday I decided to give them a game and have a try of the rules. Simple gridded set up with felt squares representing cover. A few photos showing the rules and the game so far. It has been a most enjoyable solo game, just right for a wet afternoon.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
A definite OS look to your game. I have not seen this ruleset before but it looks interesting. A rainy day is perfect excuse for wargaming.
ReplyDeleteI rejoice in the old school as much as in my more modern stuff, a place for both and a delight in both.
DeleteGreat looking ruleset Tradgardmastare! Nice to see those Knights in action and recognise ones I had in my childhood.
ReplyDeleteIt was recognising the figures I bought in my youth ( especially the king figure not in this game) that made me rebuy these on eBay. I still recall the kindly postmistress of my youth who patiently waited as I rummaged in the toy soldier box when I had pocket money to buy a figure and took time choosing him. The local post office also sold Airfix etc and was a cornucopia of delights mid sixties. Thank you Mr and Mrs Thompson for your shop and kindness.
DeleteHello there Tradgardmastare,
ReplyDeleteThat set up looks quite superb and it just goes to show what can be done with some fairly basic looking models! The rules look very intriguing and the ‘rainy afternoon’ comment was well made. Why do I think Hollywood medieval with these models?
Very nice done indeed and I am looking forward to seeing some more in action in due course (I am also sure I have a couple of bags of these figures licking around somewhere!).
All the best,
DC
This is all about how the Middle Ages should have been rather than were. Hollywood incarnated in plastic. Playground games on the table top. I reflected on this as I am working on 28mm dba 15th Century figures for a Zoom game. Serious painting, Modelling and research , something different yet the same. As wargmers we probably need both or perhaps both in one. Thanks for your comments and my apologies about not responding to your email, which I fear went by mistake in an inbox emptying purge.
DeleteI have been looking for a simple set of rules to use with my Britains knights and saracens, I think I have found it. I have written off to Plastic Warrior Magazine for a copy. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteDelighted to have helped in the search. Let us know how you find them, perhaps some pictures on your blog?
DeleteHi Alan- It goes to prove that good things come in small packages- your small battlefield- 54mm Knights and a super set of Old School Rules- just a sheer delight for you there in Scotland. Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a wee success indeed.
DeleteJust right for these knights and archers. I like the swoppet line drawings in the rules.
ReplyDeleteI liked the drawings too, although it has to be said I preferred the Herald knights/ archers to Swoppets as a boy. The Swoppets were fiddly and you lost bits of them.
DeleteBrilliant stuff, very interesting, funny thing is I came across my childhood Timpo knights and Romans on Saturday and fancied a game with them. Only problem is a complete lack of weaponry and a dearth of shields.
ReplyDeleteI have found weapons available on e-bay but very few shields, I may try to mock some up with cardboard.
Regards,
Paul.
There is a splendid set of Roman v Gauls rules in this year’s Wargamers Annual 2020 which I have used enjoyably with 54mm toy soldiers. Card , or perhaps plasticard would work well for shields. Do pop up pictures on your blog if and when you proceed...
DeleteHi Alan, I have had a copy of Chitson's Chivalry lying around the games room for ages but have never tried them. I really should! Cheers, Anthony.
ReplyDeleteYou should, great fun they are!
DeleteThe rules look real cool. I like how the soldiers move, sorta like chess pieces. I do the same (when time permits) with my 90mm Papo medieval knights only I use a home made 3' X 5' hex board with 5" grids. I'll be retiring next week so I will have no excuse for not having the time. Would love to see the entire rules posted if possible.
ReplyDelete--Ken