The action hots up around the village of Eisdorf |
It has been far too long since I had played a Napoleonic battle at my place using General D’Armee. My old friend Paul has been painting up a fine Perry Miniatures Russian Army so the time was perfect to get together and fight through an old converted GdB scenario.
The great advantage of having a dedicated Wargames room is the ability to set up games and move through the rules and action at leisure knowing there is no pressure to conclude a game do that the table can be cleared for dinner.
The terrain being set up for today’s battle |
The key books and rules for today |
So the initial setup has the Russians holding Eisdorf and the French and their allies looking to push them out and occupy the village within 15 turns.
The Russians are in a strong position with the only mounted troops on the field, albeit Ukrainian Cossacks, however the French are a determined formation under Marshall McDonald.
Some more photos and information later in the week as something tells me some time working at home is on the cards.
Looks lovely Carlo. Lovely representation of the Flossgraben too. Lutzen is a really interesting battle to play out. Focussing on the section around Eisdorf will make for a nice little scenario, no doubt. I'll look forward to finding out what happens!
ReplyDeleteThanks Fish. I only just finished those stream pieces last weekend so good to get them out so soon.
DeleteVery impressive gaming and gameroom! Lovely terrain and troops.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Dean - greatly appreciated.
DeleteA great-looking game, and I'm looking forward to the next installment. I have a feeling we may all be getting some extra gaming/painting in over the coming months.
ReplyDeleteYes these are strange days Lawrence thats for sure.
DeleteGreat to see your Napoleonics back in action on the blog Carlo, just beautiful. I think you need a Chris Gregg battle painting to go on that spare wall beyond the stair railings, mate!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Chris. It is indeed fantastic to have them out again thats for sure and my friend Pauls wonderful Russians are so impressive as well. I like the idea of that painting btw...
DeleteA fine looking table, and most envious of your wargames room too, Carlo!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Peter. I have made a solemn promise this year to play more wargames and less worrying about basing, organizing and the other wonderful paraphernalia that embraces our hobby. More tape measure, dice and miniature figurines on the table!!
DeleteA lovely looking game Carlo...
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
You are as always a very kind man Aly with your comments. Cheers.
DeleteGreat to catch up mate, really looking forward to the second part of the battle!
ReplyDeleteThanks Youngy...it was great to catch up with you as well. Your Ruskies have me a bit perturbed mate so lets see how she finishes up very soon.
DeleteLooks fabulous Carlo! Love those cabinets and shelves too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Mark. I am a very lucky fellow that my wife was generous of heart, and then of pocket, to see how much a dedicated room would mean to me. Its been great that my two sons have been wargamers as well as it does get well utilized.
DeleteGreat set up Carlo. It’s true that the virtues of a dedicated wargaming space are almost unlimited.
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Absolutely Stew - it makes an enormous difference in being able to relax, enjoy the game and strategy and leave it all set-up until next time.
DeleteSuperb set up you have there and great looking game.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for that. It really is a difference maker for me in terms of having storage etc.
DeleteIts always good to see a table set up prior to the start of the game - it allows one the opportunity to unashamedly copy it! thanks
ReplyDeleteGo for it Kerry - I've been copying from you for years ;^). However the stuff I see on your blog is all creative and original whilst this is a "plug and play" from GdB. Oh well...
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ReplyDeleteGot your double up here Kerry - all good.
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