“The next phase is the shooting phase” *correction the fire phase Old habits die hard, Jervis. Really nicely presented video - nice to have a light, simple and freely available option for playing bigger napoleonic games
Perfect. This is exactly what all those who publish a game need to do. This presentation was clear, informative and leads potential players to a greater understanding of the rules. Thank you and Huzzah!
This is a pretty extreme version of 'I go-U go' and allows the French player to run rampant while the British player has to sit there and do very little while his Brigade is put to rout. You won't find many examples (if any) of a lone French Infantry Battalion in a frontal attack smashing it's way through a British Infantry Line. And the Rifles were expert skirmishers who would snipe away at the Column while withdrawing, leaving the French in front of a Gun Battery loaded up with Cannister.
Great support and lovely figures / table. Thanks to everyone involved for the effort, hard work and goodwill in getting these fine tuned and into our hands. Cheers Norm
I'm confused. The French column on the left and the French column in the centre both use the 'skirmishers rule' when they fire so that so that they can also take an action and move during the same turn. However, the skirmishers rules states that: 'it can carry out any action in the same turn apart from an assault.' So how come these two same French columns are then allowed to assault the British light infantry?
@@patriotwargamingsolutions3133 Strange logic. Being free doesn't mean the explanation should be confusing, or that a question should remain unanswered. And if you don't understand the rules in the first place, modifying them becomes something of an issue.
As a play tester of the original draft with the Armchair Dragoons I can say these rules are magnificent and have become my favorite set of Napoleonic Rules at this scale. They are fast laying, have that "feel" and most importantly are great fun!
Glad I managed to grab a copy of the shelve yesterday, I also printed the lists for the russians and the French and now I'm on the hunt for 1/72 scale models 😉
At 14:21, Jervis mentions that the British infantry loses a melee dice due to previous casualties. I cannot find that in V2 of the rules. Looking at Section 8.3, it notes you only subtract 1 from fire and melee hit test dice if the unit, or any of its supports, are shaken. Can someone please provide a reference to Jervis' explanation about casualties? Thanks.
I just played for first time today and the rule is on the reference chart. If a unit has 0 hits, then it gets +1 for main attacker, so they hit on 3 or better. Since those British had at least one hit, they don't get the plus one. From the video, that seems to be what he said, they don't get the +1 to hit.
Attack column, if so shouldn't it be only 2 coys wide? You can move as far sideways as you can forward? Why would a column have a problem dealing with a Square?
@@scottsharp3789 It would still only be 2 companies wide. If they don't look 'brick shaped' that is to do with the figure scale and is a problem with almost all figure wargames.
Very interested in seeing your FPW game at The Other Partizan. Also, very interested in how it works as I would love to see some lists for The Crimean War. Maybe even the Sudan and the second Anglo Afghan War?
Nice video! I am interested in the V&F rules, though for AWI more than Napoleonics. I have a few comments/questions. First, in the melee combat example against the British line, shouldn't the British line have had brigade support, and thus thrown 5 dice? Second, WRT the assault against the British light infantry in open order, one [glaring?] omission in V&F, as compared to Black Powder, is there is no Evade rule. In this case, they might have elected to stand to protect their gun, but I'm curious as to why an Evade rule for units in open order wasn't included? Last, as mentioned, I'm more interested in AWI. Has anyone codified mods to the V&F rules and/or produced army sheets for the AWI?
What happens in the case of a drawn melee ? our first time playing these rules last Friday and we had two drawn combats , and were unsure what , should be the result ? mark
Whilst appreciating the fact that the rules are free, the author's aim is to make the rules as simple as possible with only 4 pages and he has gone to all this trouble to make this wonderful video (with wonderful miniatures), I think I've maybe missed something because I don't really get it. First, the British light infantry usually blunted or cancelled out the French skirmishers so already I'm questioning the French assault skirmisher fire option. Then, when the French column crested whatever ridge the British were deployed behind, the French column was usually hammered by British volley fire causing it to stall or break. If stalled, the British then usually charged the French causing them to break (apparently, contact between two sides, i.e., melee, was a very rare occurrence). So, this leaves me wondering why the British line tamely stood there and (although I picked up some mention of half-dice for volley fire in the Melee Phase) why they weren't allowed to fire at full effect. Possibly could do with some kind of "closing fire" rule in the Fire Phase?
I agree where is the veritable volley fire of the British you have the shock of the French column re roll of '1' s? The British side seems a bit to weak . This immediately made me not like these rules as it appears 1st to move/attack is highly adventurous, putting the defender at an immediate disadvantage which it's more likely to lose the game. So I'm not impressed to even want to try these rules. If I did I'd be spending most of my time looking for reasons not to enjoy playing them. Sorry just my gut reaction to this scenario.
Just as well the second French column didn’t get or or the whole British army would have legged it !! 😢 does the line standing there like a red wall have nothing going for it….columns rule ok?
“The next phase is the shooting phase” *correction the fire phase
Old habits die hard, Jervis.
Really nicely presented video - nice to have a light, simple and freely available option for playing bigger napoleonic games
With that voice and clear explanation, Jervis should get a job moonlighting as a narrator for corporate video production.
Perfect. This is exactly what all those who publish a game need to do. This presentation was clear, informative and leads potential players to a greater understanding of the rules. Thank you and Huzzah!
Brilliant.
Exceptionally clear, concise and well presented for a wargame "how to" video.
This is a pretty extreme version of 'I go-U go' and allows the French player to run rampant while the British player has to sit there and do very little while his Brigade is put to rout. You won't find many examples (if any) of a lone French Infantry Battalion in a frontal attack smashing it's way through a British Infantry Line. And the Rifles were expert skirmishers who would snipe away at the Column while withdrawing, leaving the French in front of a Gun Battery loaded up with Cannister.
Great support and lovely figures / table. Thanks to everyone involved for the effort, hard work and goodwill in getting these fine tuned and into our hands. Cheers Norm
I'm confused. The French column on the left and the French column in the centre both use the 'skirmishers rule' when they fire so that so that they can also take an action and move during the same turn. However, the skirmishers rules states that: 'it can carry out any action in the same turn apart from an assault.' So how come these two same French columns are then allowed to assault the British light infantry?
@@patriotwargamingsolutions3133 Strange logic. Being free doesn't mean the explanation should be confusing, or that a question should remain unanswered. And if you don't understand the rules in the first place, modifying them becomes something of an issue.
This is a good question, and looks like someone gave a poor answer, and then removed it. Anyone able to clear this up?
Excellent narrating skills and accent that man. Well done Jarvis, seems like a fun game
As a play tester of the original draft with the Armchair Dragoons I can say these rules are magnificent and have become my favorite set of Napoleonic Rules at this scale. They are fast laying, have that "feel" and most importantly are great fun!
Thank you for the clear and interesting rules. We'll try it this weekend.
Excellent walk through and rule set. So excited to try this out with my armies on my own table . Great video again Wargames illustrated !
OMG!!! It's the 3 legends!!! Subbed
Bless you for getting straight into it. No 15 minutes of palaver.🎉
The table looks very nice. I can only image all the painting that needed to be done. It all looks good.
In the next video, Jervis's British will be playing against Peter Cushing's La Grande Armée. With Narration by Richard Attenborough.
Glad I managed to grab a copy of the shelve yesterday, I also printed the lists for the russians and the French and now I'm on the hunt for 1/72 scale models 😉
looks amazing , thx for resumen end video👍
At 14:21, Jervis mentions that the British infantry loses a melee dice due to previous casualties. I cannot find that in V2 of the rules. Looking at Section 8.3, it notes you only subtract 1 from fire and melee hit test dice if the unit, or any of its supports, are shaken. Can someone please provide a reference to Jervis' explanation about casualties? Thanks.
I just played for first time today and the rule is on the reference chart. If a unit has 0 hits, then it gets +1 for main attacker, so they hit on 3 or better. Since those British had at least one hit, they don't get the plus one. From the video, that seems to be what he said, they don't get the +1 to hit.
Bravo!
Hi Jervis ! A legend !
Attack column, if so shouldn't it be only 2 coys wide? You can move as far sideways as you can forward? Why would a column have a problem dealing with a Square?
French attack columns actually resembled a sideways brick moving forward. Much deeper than a line, but still wide.
@@scottsharp3789 It would still only be 2 companies wide. If they don't look 'brick shaped' that is to do with the figure scale and is a problem with almost all figure wargames.
Very interested in seeing your FPW game at The Other Partizan. Also, very interested in how it works as I would love to see some lists for The Crimean War. Maybe even the Sudan and the second Anglo Afghan War?
Nice video! I am interested in the V&F rules, though for AWI more than Napoleonics. I have a few comments/questions. First, in the melee combat example against the British line, shouldn't the British line have had brigade support, and thus thrown 5 dice? Second, WRT the assault against the British light infantry in open order, one [glaring?] omission in V&F, as compared to Black Powder, is there is no Evade rule. In this case, they might have elected to stand to protect their gun, but I'm curious as to why an Evade rule for units in open order wasn't included? Last, as mentioned, I'm more interested in AWI. Has anyone codified mods to the V&F rules and/or produced army sheets for the AWI?
Yeah, I also miss some 'charge respone' rules - for me one of the best rules in Black Powder
Delightful
I'm so jealous of those beautiful figures
Beautifully presented tabletop of napoleonics!
Will the rules work for Jacobite Rebellion?
What happens in the case of a drawn melee ? our first time playing these rules last Friday and we had two drawn combats , and were unsure what , should be the result ?
mark
The active player wins ties.
Where do you get your figures
Perrys make them . They are the Perry Miniatures
Another Fantasy / Sci-Fi game please Jervis!
Whilst appreciating the fact that the rules are free, the author's aim is to make the rules as simple as possible with only 4 pages and he has gone to all this trouble to make this wonderful video (with wonderful miniatures), I think I've maybe missed something because I don't really get it. First, the British light infantry usually blunted or cancelled out the French skirmishers so already I'm questioning the French assault skirmisher fire option. Then, when the French column crested whatever ridge the British were deployed behind, the French column was usually hammered by British volley fire causing it to stall or break. If stalled, the British then usually charged the French causing them to break (apparently, contact between two sides, i.e., melee, was a very rare occurrence). So, this leaves me wondering why the British line tamely stood there and (although I picked up some mention of half-dice for volley fire in the Melee Phase) why they weren't allowed to fire at full effect. Possibly could do with some kind of "closing fire" rule in the Fire Phase?
I agree where is the veritable volley fire of the British you have the shock of the French column re roll of '1' s? The British side seems a bit to weak . This immediately made me not like these rules as it appears 1st to move/attack is highly adventurous, putting the defender at an immediate disadvantage which it's more likely to lose the game. So I'm not impressed to even want to try these rules. If I did I'd be spending most of my time looking for reasons not to enjoy playing them. Sorry just my gut reaction to this scenario.
wargaming ASMR 😂
Just watched it with my young lad and he said, that was very calming wasn't it 😅
I hope you pointed out that a real battlefield does not provide quite such a calming experience, even in the presence of a soothing narrator.
@@liberalhyena9760 cross that bridge when we come to it eh?
Jervis Johnson , I've heard of you...
I thought you'd be taller!
Just as well the second French column didn’t get or or the whole British army would have legged it !! 😢 does the line standing there like a red wall have nothing going for it….columns rule ok?
Apparently!
"tres bon" ( in a Yorkshire accent )
According to skirmish rules, you can’t fire and assault. Jervis, what’s up with that?
Anyone who doesn't get excited by a table full of 28mm napoleonic miniatures is a bum.
The singular of DICE is DIE...
Not when it's a verb!
Does your ring have something to do with the neo nazis?