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Post by bruce on Sept 1, 2019 17:21:57 GMT
So, a new thread. Both Richard and Tim support broadening the periods the Forum covers. Richard reminded me that the members had rejected going beyond Napoleonics at one time. But times, technology, and people have changed. The horse and musket era is the story of evolving and connected history from period to period. My thinking has changed, and my interests have shifted. But Naps will always be near and dear to me and my main interest.
Perhaps we should give some consideration to ancients and the world wars in 6mm, as I know some of you have interests in these. With a variety of topics on 6mm, there will be lots of common ground - like scenery, for example. There are many more.
Richard is having a think about the photograph options and will be in touch. Cost of photo storage is a factor. If we can solve this it would be great. As Keith has said, forums are the best place for discussion. If photos are easy, we may have the best of both worlds. Bruce
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Post by john124 on Sept 2, 2019 19:10:51 GMT
Thanks for your input Bruce. John.
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Post by bruce on Sept 3, 2019 1:42:30 GMT
I am glad to do it John. I have always found all of us to be decent chaps with lots of knowledge, skills and ideas to share. Very much worth hanging on to! Bruce
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Post by bruce on Sept 7, 2019 2:53:08 GMT
Just another update, I have sent a PM to Richard to see what he is thinking at this point. In the meantime time, here are some additional 6mm category thoughts I have had, and this list is by no means complete! Many shorter conflicts. There are a lot of common threads among these and some fascinating tactical and technical developments as warfare evolves. Scenery, many buildings, roads, rivers etc. also cross many eras. Gaming concepts are similar, etc. A lot more ground to cover...
English Civil War Marlborough Era Seven Years War American War of Independence American Civil War Franco Prussian War Colonial Wars - 1850-1900
Any other thoughts? Bruce
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Post by Sho on Sept 7, 2019 12:03:31 GMT
May be it is better to finish history with Waterloo and only go back in timeline?
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Post by Sho on Sept 7, 2019 23:28:58 GMT
Bad news for one may be good news for another. TMP is going to commit suicide. It is perfect time to spread word about Perfect Six Forums, where speaking about news in 6mm world are allowed. :-)
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Post by bruce on Sept 8, 2019 15:03:40 GMT
Yikes! TMP has often been controversial but this sounds drastic. I will have to go over and check it out, Sho. I am not a member, as the style there is not a fit for me. But I will report back. Bruce
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Post by profjohn on Sept 8, 2019 17:08:54 GMT
I'm pleased we are moving in this direction. I'm sure it will enhance everyone's enjoyment. I'm also not keen on the tone of TMP and never post but I have to admit you very often discover the detail you were looking for there so it will be a loss if that finishes.
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Post by twr on Sept 11, 2019 0:21:00 GMT
I wonder if the topic areas are to specific. Perhaps: Pike & Shot (Covering the the Renaissance, ECW, TYW and even the Moghuls, China & Japan) The Age of Reason (Marlbarian, War of Austrian Succession, AWI and of course the SYW). Napoleonics American Civil War (to appeal to a very popular period) Franco-Prussian & other Post Napoleonic Horse & Musket (allows Australia-Prussian, Wars of Italian Liberation, Crimea, etc)
A better title is needed for the last.
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Post by bruce on Sept 11, 2019 2:17:25 GMT
Yes Keith, this is the right idea, I agree.
Napoleonics and the ACW are so extensively gamed they should stand on their own. The rest of the 19th century wars are generally much shorter, but the list is fairly long. Age of Eagles even has 1848 scenarios now. I am not sure how many people have armies for 1859, 1866, or Crimea, but they all should have a home. Maybe Napoleonics, ACW, Franco Prussian, and Other 19th Century would cover that century.
I like Pike and Shot including Asian countries- at least one of our members games these extensively. And Age of Reason has long been used to cover the wars of that era. Hopefully, Richard is checking in and will give us his blessing. Bruce
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Post by twr on Sept 11, 2019 6:50:12 GMT
A possible Revised List: Pike & Shot - Covering the the Renaissance, ECW, TYW as well as the wars in the east. The Age of Reason: Including the War of Austrian Succession, the AWI and of course the SYW. Napoleonic Wars American Civil War Other 19th Century - Including the Franco-Prussian War, Austrian-Prussian War, the Wars of Italian Liberation and Crimea.
Of course having additional categories doesn’t mean it will translate to more members or posts.
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Post by john124 on Sept 11, 2019 21:38:12 GMT
Why dont we open it up to all 6mm gaming?John.
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Post by bruce on Sept 12, 2019 0:12:24 GMT
I have no problem with that. I know that Tim has done WW2, there must be others. I think the original idea was to stay within the Horse and Musket era. But there is no real reason to do so.
We are committed to 6mm (5mm-8mm, as we know), and that is in line with Richard's original impetus for creating this forum as it relates to his line of 6mm scenics. He has branched out during the past 5 years and includes lines of fantasy items. Perfect Six remains a great place to get all kinds of 6mm accessories for battlefields and scenics that are appropriate for many different eras.
Having said that, I am happy with anything in this scale being encouraged. Bruce
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Post by davidsh on Sept 17, 2019 6:49:03 GMT
Happy to see other periods as that keeps the overall theme of 6mm going. I too engage in other periods, but Naps will always be the main deal for me. Am still expanding armies! These include the Hungarian Insurrecto army for 1809 plus King Joseph's Spanish troops, so still a lot of interest to go. David
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