Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Simply the best

 I have made no bones about it , when it comes to Wargames Rules the simpler the better imho. I got these rules around 1986 and I have enjoyed reading them ( not to mention being inspired by them and the sample game) over the years. I have often thought they would be the rules for a Napoleonic project.


Hopefully l will get a chance to use them in the months to come


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16 comments:

  1. rross26 October 2022 at 05:47

    Completely agree with your philosophy, Alan...simpler the better for me, too! Hope to see you try these out and give us your opinion on them.

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    1. Anonymous28 October 2022 at 07:10

      I am looking forward to giving them a go , no doubt tweaked along the way…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Peter26 October 2022 at 06:57

    I still have my copy. The rules had some wonderful photographs of a game in progress and also a campaign system.

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    1. Anonymous28 October 2022 at 07:11

      The photos are great aren’t they. Most inspiring.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. The Good Soldier Svjek26 October 2022 at 08:30

    I too have a copy but never used them.

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    1. Anonymous28 October 2022 at 07:11

      Dust them off ?
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. david in suffolk26 October 2022 at 10:39

    'Playable' is either a bold claim or a minimum requirement... Perhaps the title reflects the situation rule-writers (and 'rule-lawyers') had got us into by that time. I look forward to hearing how they work out - and yes, couldn't agree more, simplicity is crucial!

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    1. Anonymous28 October 2022 at 07:12

      I think your title explanation is very true.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 12:23

    Great wee vintage set of rules. I still have a copy on me shelves somewhere.

    A couple of new-ish simple, but not simplistic, alternatives are the Perry / Johnson rules which are free on the Perry website, along with lists and scenarios.

    Another set of nice and simple rules are those by Andy Callan, available on the wofun website. He has made all his rules free, covering most periods. I got a nice link through the Beasts of War site.

    regards,
    Tom

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    1. Anonymous28 October 2022 at 07:14

      Interesting ideas, I will give them a try…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. James Shepherd26 October 2022 at 13:25

    Agree with you completely as regards simplicity, it's what make it easier and more enjoyable and these days if we wish to recruit...or dragoon....New recruits,more likely to succeed.
    Have those rules played them, they work.

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  7. Jennifer26 October 2022 at 15:02

    I considered ordering these at one point, then discovered the author had been arrested for something disgusting... Do let us know how they are.

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    1. James Shepherd26 October 2022 at 21:18

      They may have been arrested, but were they prosecuted and convicted? I don't understand.

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    2. Anonymous28 October 2022 at 07:27

      Will let you know how it goes…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  8. James Shepherd26 October 2022 at 21:16

    The Charles Grant Napoleonic Rules have been enjoyable as well, although I know not everyone's cup of tea. I like the way Charles Grant explained the reasoning behind his rules, he actually gave the reader everything by way of data etc. to allow that person to make their own set of rules if they do desired.
    I have purchased sets of rules, which to this day I have never been able to fathom!

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  9. Anonymous28 October 2022 at 07:29

    I remember when they were in Military Modelling, chapter by chapter.
    Alan Tradgardland

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