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by flick40
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Filling the ranks
Replies: 2
Views: 3006

Sent you a PM with my email. Thanks
by flick40
Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Filling the ranks
Replies: 2
Views: 3006

Filling the ranks

I am looking to buy painted figures for this period if anyone has some to spare. Hopefully with the renewed interest the period is starting to see maybe more will become available as well. Thanks.

Joe
by flick40
Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLL: What should we work on next?
Replies: 21
Views: 46586

I voted for the BLB scenarios and I am not opposed to doing my own research into a couple for consideration.

As for the hard cover question, I wouldn't be interested. I have alot of rules, all are soft cover and I have wire bound most of them. For me they are just rules, not novels.
by flick40
Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: Beneath the Lily Banners
Topic: Supporting Artillery
Replies: 5
Views: 6219

I don't recall reading anything special in the rules about battalion guns. I can only assume their fire is considered part of the battalion when it fires and not done seperately. Battalion guns are not placed on the game table but considered there where applicable. Personally their effectiveness wou...
by flick40
Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Beneath the Lily Banners
Topic: Supporting Artillery
Replies: 5
Views: 6219

No, unfortunately the shot would be too late. The charge declaration and move happen before artillery fire. The unit in question would be in contact when the artillery would be able to fire. There is no mechanism for opportunity fire in the rules.
by flick40
Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Beneath the Lily Banners
Topic: Artillery Hits & Cavalry Morale
Replies: 10
Views: 10295

What ever you decide Barry, stay true to your core values for the rules.
by flick40
Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:20 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Hello and a little request
Replies: 9
Views: 7772

Charles S Grant
"From Pike to Shot 1685-1720"
WRG Publication

Mainly written descriptions and line drawings.

Osprey books covering the period have some color plates and general information.

The web, google what you are looking for. You might find people have done some of your leg work.

Joe
by flick40
Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: Beneath the Lily Banners
Topic: FLAGS
Replies: 17
Views: 16845

Elmers Glue (aka PVA glue) Static Grass Varying degrees of earthtone acrylic paint and dark brown ink Valejo Sandy Paste Silfor Grass Tufts Sand and rocks How you want to create the base is up to you from there but thats pretty much the stuff I use. Some people have posted youtube videos of their pr...
by flick40
Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: The Braes of Killiecrankie
Replies: 7
Views: 7048

Barry, I have been to this battlefield as well as Culloden, Ft William, Stirling, skiied Glencoe and generally toured Scotland. (Don't get me started on New Years in Edinburgh) :) I've been planning to play this scenario using the information found in Charles Grants "From Pike to Shot". If we do the...
by flick40
Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: French Cavalry tactics in the WSS
Replies: 12
Views: 9164

I won't argue the point over a couple years time, by 1707 the French were clearly in decline across the board.
by flick40
Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: French Cavalry tactics in the WSS
Replies: 12
Views: 9164

Armchair historian adding his 2 bits. :) The French enjoyed a reputation for having superior cavalry up until 1707ish. Individual troopers believed it and carried themselves thus. Opposing units feared it whether deserved or not. A lot to be said for the psychology of the time, the fight half won be...
by flick40
Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: Beneath the Lily Banners
Topic: FLAGS
Replies: 17
Views: 16845

I use linen paper as well. 25% cotton 24lb. I want to try silk paper one of these days.
by flick40
Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Beneath the Lily Banners
Topic: Cavalry Charge
Replies: 17
Views: 16639

I would round up, but the point is moot if guard class. Once a unit has passed its test to charge a 6 can no longer auto stop them in the next test. (baring casulaties to the unit) The second test is for receiving shooting casualites and merely a morale test and not a test to charge as they are in t...
by flick40
Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Beneath the Lily Banners
Topic: Cavalry Charge
Replies: 17
Views: 16639

The rule as I understand it, Any cavalry unit that rolls a six (6) fails to charge . Guard need to equal the remaining figures and get a minus 1 on their roll, ie 4 figures and pass on 5 or less. Fail on a 6 even if full strength. Elite need to equal their total figures remaining to pass or less, ie...
by flick40
Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:02 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS Flags
Replies: 9
Views: 10629

Could you mention the particular army you are looking for?