Post by curlerman on Jul 26, 2014 14:22:38 GMT
Ok I know these are not napoleonic BUT they could be. I played my first game of "Altar of freedom" (web site at www.6mmacw.com/). It's an army level game with a 60x30 base representing a brigade. The game uses a system of priority points to activate individual divisions, decide initiative and most importantly to gain control of the clock. Moves last an hour. The clock is variable and the controlling player decides the speed at which time runs. I played with 2 confirmed Napoleonic players and we had an absolute blast. First it felt like we were fighting a battle. Secondly prioritising was an absolute for controlling the game. It's a game of generals and command and control and I have to say it's approach was most refreshing. The player has absolutely no interest in lower level tactics . ie column line, square, mounted etc. etc. All that happens within the confines of the element base ands depends on the dice roll. After the game we discussed it's application for napoleonic play. Our opinion was that combining the priority, activation and movement of AoF with a combat system taken from another army level system such as "Snappy Nappy" would produce good results. The system as is , is perfect for campaigning. Even if you never play the rules I urge you to explore them because new ides are few and far between and this one is excellent. follow this link to our face book page www.facebook.com/associacio.wargames/media_set?set=a.510471579083236.1073741871.100003611960669&type=1 I'm afraid it's in Spanish but the pictures are good. The table is a 1 metre 20 by 90cm (roughly 3 foot x 4 foot) and the figures are approx 5mm haircurlers.
Bob De Angelis
Bob De Angelis