I received my rule set yesterday and what an impressive work it is. It comes across as a work of love and the book lives up to expectations. The cover art (available for purchase separately from http://www.quindia.com/) really sets the scene.
Inside the full colour rules are well laid out and take the reader from initial troop types and their classification in the rules to basing, again with colour pictures of based units to indicate the method of basing, to starting the game. The rules have been tried and tested for many years by Barry and provide for a fairly fast playing game.
There are a few mechanics that might seem odd to start with, such as the number of units that may move in a turn depending upon the commander's rating which does provide an interesting game and takes that god like ability away from the players without distracting from the game.
The turn sequence is well laid out with the main rules providing more detailed explanations again with plenty of colour photos of Barry's collection of figures dotted around.
After the main section of rules are additional rules for the Great Northern War and Eastern European warfare during this period covered (1660-1715) and a brief rundown of the main conflicts during the period in question.
The reference sheet, which is separate, is laminated and agin all in colour. There are no army lists, but then again this is not a competion rule set, so a little research is needed although three scenarios are included in the rules to get you started.
I have played the rules previously when they were available as a free download so already know how they play, but the new published version is even better and at £15 compares favourably with other rule sets released recently in terms of playability and presentation.
The rules are introduced as a fast play set covering the period, but how fast is fast? The games I have played so far have been fun and played in an evening, so well suited for club games. The mechanisms are easy to understand and although at first play some seem a little obscure, the rules work without excessive book keeping, which has got to be a bonus, and the results are realistic.
All in all a nicely presented set of wargaming rules for the late renaissance period that allow you to play small or large actions without the need for lots of paperwork. If you have an interest in this period then I would recommend these rules as a good place to start. Also Barry is a nice chap and will normally respond to any queries fairly quickly on his web forum.
They are available from Barry's League of Augsberg website(http://www.leagueofaugsburg.com/index.php)
Inside the full colour rules are well laid out and take the reader from initial troop types and their classification in the rules to basing, again with colour pictures of based units to indicate the method of basing, to starting the game. The rules have been tried and tested for many years by Barry and provide for a fairly fast playing game.
There are a few mechanics that might seem odd to start with, such as the number of units that may move in a turn depending upon the commander's rating which does provide an interesting game and takes that god like ability away from the players without distracting from the game.
The turn sequence is well laid out with the main rules providing more detailed explanations again with plenty of colour photos of Barry's collection of figures dotted around.
After the main section of rules are additional rules for the Great Northern War and Eastern European warfare during this period covered (1660-1715) and a brief rundown of the main conflicts during the period in question.
The reference sheet, which is separate, is laminated and agin all in colour. There are no army lists, but then again this is not a competion rule set, so a little research is needed although three scenarios are included in the rules to get you started.
I have played the rules previously when they were available as a free download so already know how they play, but the new published version is even better and at £15 compares favourably with other rule sets released recently in terms of playability and presentation.
The rules are introduced as a fast play set covering the period, but how fast is fast? The games I have played so far have been fun and played in an evening, so well suited for club games. The mechanisms are easy to understand and although at first play some seem a little obscure, the rules work without excessive book keeping, which has got to be a bonus, and the results are realistic.
All in all a nicely presented set of wargaming rules for the late renaissance period that allow you to play small or large actions without the need for lots of paperwork. If you have an interest in this period then I would recommend these rules as a good place to start. Also Barry is a nice chap and will normally respond to any queries fairly quickly on his web forum.
They are available from Barry's League of Augsberg website(http://www.leagueofaugsburg.com/index.php)
1 comments:
I got my set at Salute and am looking forward to trying them out - you're right about the presentaton though - lovely looking set of rules...
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