tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post3019584158031138659..comments2024-03-27T07:02:30.838+00:00Comments on A Wargaming Odyssey: Oturankotu, European Turkey 1912....Game Number 18David Crookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-7431660575469448882012-10-03T07:44:45.901+01:002012-10-03T07:44:45.901+01:00Hi Ross,
Having thought about this at some length...Hi Ross,<br /><br />Having thought about this at some length I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that as long as the visual appeal and the 'feel' of the game is right - in the eyes of the beholder - then the rules are merely a tool to help with that. Perhaps the problem lies in the gamer's perception of expecting a given set of rules to be closely tied to the period being gamed on the table when in reality, as a game of war, it is not strictly essential. Only significant differences need be incorporated if at all.<br /><br />Many thanks for your post and mental prompt Ross, much appreciated as it confirms I was taking what is (probably0 the right overall approach for (possibly) the right reasons!<br /><br />Feel is all.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-46563630356748298702012-10-03T00:13:54.446+01:002012-10-03T00:13:54.446+01:00DC, As someone who tends to over think things myse...DC, As someone who tends to over think things myself, I'm glad if I was able to help a bit. <br /><br />I think what you say about how you imagined a Balkan War game is an important bit. Simple but effective rules allow and enable us to fight the battles the way we think they should be rather than forcing us to do so., Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-57900120821823761302012-10-02T10:53:12.621+01:002012-10-02T10:53:12.621+01:00Hi Bob,
Many thanks old chap! I will experiment f...Hi Bob,<br /><br />Many thanks old chap! I will experiment further with the command point/dice roll adjusted idea but thus far it seems to work well.<br /><br />The game played at a fast pace and with a little more thought the Bulgarians should have had a much easier time of it!<br /><br />Machine guns worked well so I was pleased with the outcome overall.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-43591030091673495362012-10-02T10:40:23.606+01:002012-10-02T10:40:23.606+01:00David,
A great scenario and battle report!
I thi...David,<br /><br />A great scenario and battle report!<br /><br />I think that your idea regarding replacing the Command Cards with a simple dice throw for solo games is an excellent (and very simple) device ... and I may well copy it!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-53062500712909688932012-10-02T08:15:26.407+01:002012-10-02T08:15:26.407+01:00Hi Ray,
That is the beauty of the system as the b...Hi Ray,<br /><br />That is the beauty of the system as the blocks can be used for whatever army takes your fancy.<br /><br />This is very important for my somewhat whimsical approach to military history!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-88100886774559864472012-10-02T08:13:19.632+01:002012-10-02T08:13:19.632+01:00Hi sean,
The new version has better figures and a...Hi sean,<br /><br />The new version has better figures and a lot more scenarios but is more or less the same as the original. I believe there are a few card differences but that is about it - I dare say somebody will correct me on that though!<br /><br />In its own right it is a great game but the extra potential of the system makes it a really worthwhile acquisition.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-11861522982689180692012-10-02T06:55:31.831+01:002012-10-02T06:55:31.831+01:00Never played any Balkan Wars games or even seen an...Never played any Balkan Wars games or even seen any figures for them as a matter of fact. But I guess that's another good thing about your bases, they can be Turks one day and British the next!!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-71002661142566401022012-10-02T00:21:25.691+01:002012-10-02T00:21:25.691+01:00Interesting Battle. I am, at present, on the cusp ...Interesting Battle. I am, at present, on the cusp of buying Battle Cry because of you, Ross Mac and Bob Cordery. It is the new version, not sure if that makes a difference.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.com