Hmm nothing new. It's BP and PC with a few tweaks. The formations and terminology is used in almost any ACW rule set. Great for a dumbed down beer and pretzel game though. I liked the artillery phase but it didn't offer an ACW feel much like BP.
@@MiniatureRealms I use a D20 to convert casualties in men to figure removal Say you kill 25men with a musket volley remove 1 figure a throw a d 20 if the men lost is 5 add this to the die roll if the total is 20 or more you kill another figure. Roll your d6 and d20 together to save time. I use the d20 score as 0 to 19 added to the odd men killed so that if 19 men are killed you must roll 1 or more. Just saves writing down casualties.
I will buy these in paperback format. I would ha hoped that I could get a much discounted kindle version if ordered at the same time especially if pre ordered 😁 A great review Stewart perhaps I may buy some Epic minis, I have old strip minifigs that would mix in ..
Great review and looks an interesting set of rules. I had never looked at Osprey rules till a couple of weeks ago when I played The Men Who Would Be Kings in 20mm. Great rule set for a club night, and sounds like these will be the same easy to pick up the basics and fun to play :). I am trying not to be distracted from painting DAK for the game in a few weeks' time 😂
@@MiniatureRealms I’m already distracted ! I was painting a Brit 1940 Battalion in 15mm. But as usual it stalled looking for Matilda’s and Vickers tanks and a carrier company (or more) then Bedford or Morris 15cwt GS trucks this is for O Group. And Chain of Command And I Ain’t Been Shot Mum. At least I tell myself that I’m reducing projects but if that was true why is my lead pile getting bigger…
It’s compatible with any scale really, depending on basing you may need to record casualties with a dice/tokens until enough are removed to remove a base.
Hmm nothing new. It's BP and PC with a few tweaks. The formations and terminology is used in almost any ACW rule set. Great for a dumbed down beer and pretzel game though. I liked the artillery phase but it didn't offer an ACW feel much like BP.
I think that’s a fair assessment in most regards, a nice alternative to BP.
I’m very glad I preordered the rules after seeing this 👍
They look good don’t they
Excited to check it out! Love using a D10, D6 can be so swingy.
Can’t remember the last time I used D10 in a wargame, looking forward to it too.
Depends how you use the D10. In some systems it’s worse than the D6.
@@MiniatureRealms I use a D20 to convert casualties in men to figure removal
Say you kill 25men with a musket volley remove 1 figure a throw a d 20 if the men lost is 5 add this to the die roll if the total is 20 or more you kill another figure.
Roll your d6 and d20 together to save time. I use the d20 score as 0 to 19 added to the odd men killed so that if 19 men are killed you must roll 1 or more. Just saves writing down casualties.
I will buy these in paperback format. I would ha hoped that I could get a much discounted kindle version if ordered at the same time especially if pre ordered 😁
A great review Stewart perhaps I may buy some Epic minis, I have old strip minifigs that would mix in ..
I wish more companies did a discounted digital copy when you bought a physical product.
Looks like a combination of "Black Powder" and "Pickett's Charge".....
I heard a few people say that, sounds like a good mix.
Is it intended for a 6x4 table?
It can definitely be played on a 6x4, much will depend on figure scale and number of miniatures. I think the rulebook suggests 6x4 minimum.
Thx for the review. The Blue Series is usually of a high standard. I'm no longer a fan of base removal, but will give this probably a go.
I’ve heard good things about most of the blue series, need to try out a few more.
Exciting! Can’t wait to get my own copy!
I was very impressed, looking forward to trying it out.
Great review and looks an interesting set of rules. I had never looked at Osprey rules till a couple of weeks ago when I played The Men Who Would Be Kings in 20mm. Great rule set for a club night, and sounds like these will be the same easy to pick up the basics and fun to play :). I am trying not to be distracted from painting DAK for the game in a few weeks' time 😂
😆 Stay on target!
…this applies to me as well 😅
@@MiniatureRealms I’m already distracted ! I was painting a Brit 1940 Battalion in 15mm.
But as usual it stalled looking for Matilda’s and Vickers tanks and a carrier company (or more) then Bedford or Morris 15cwt GS trucks this is for O Group. And Chain of Command And I Ain’t Been Shot Mum.
At least I tell myself that I’m reducing projects but if that was true why is my lead pile getting bigger…
😆 You describe the predicament of many a wargamer very well.
It would be interesting to use the Unexpected Event Table for blunders in a game of Black Powder. And try having an artillery phase as well.
Absolutely, you probably try those with a few adjustments
Black Powder meets Pickett's Charge.....
I’ve never played Pickett’s charge, heard good things though.
Ooh nice upload. Just saw this was coming out yesterday, right as I'm finishing my 6mm ACW :D
Definitely worth taking a look at
Would this really be compatible with warlord epic ? Thanks
It’s compatible with any scale really, depending on basing you may need to record casualties with a dice/tokens until enough are removed to remove a base.
@@MiniatureRealms cheers man !
Sounds nice. I will check these rules when they are avalaible.
Hope you like them 🙂
Thanks, inspiring artwork.
The artwork is very cool
Great review!
Thank you 🙂
thank you
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