tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post2190941584679144512..comments2024-03-01T15:09:19.824+00:00Comments on doctorphalanx: Sam Mustafa's Rommeldoctorphalanxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-12960919430861884492021-12-11T23:18:35.823+00:002021-12-11T23:18:35.823+00:00Steve
Yes, I've seen that video and agree tha...Steve<br /><br />Yes, I've seen that video and agree that the Little Wars people seem to have rescued Rommel and produced a game that meets my original aspirations. Being so abstract (not a criticism) the rules will stand this recalibration in scale. I could revisit the LW adaption but the game has other unusual aspects (e.g. the tactics) which make it too much like a boardgame and difficult to sell to other potential players.<br /><br />Richarddoctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-49560016611514533692021-12-11T16:56:40.834+00:002021-12-11T16:56:40.834+00:00I've returned with renewed interest in the gam...I've returned with renewed interest in the game.<br />I was one of those disappointed by the company size bases. The prospect of eliminating an enemy corps one platoon at a time seemed like a grind-game I didn't need.<br /><br />I've recent'y watched the Little Wars TV crowd's video of D-Day.<br />They played using Rommel rules adjusted one step up (Each stand is a battalion).<br /><br />It looked fine, and brings some serious sized battles into tabletop range.<br /><br /><br />SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-57522467592465388442017-08-06T12:22:41.263+01:002017-08-06T12:22:41.263+01:006mm would be my second choice for this game, espec...6mm would be my second choice for this game, especially if I could pick up some ready-painted armies.doctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-28871106925819873042017-08-06T08:43:35.464+01:002017-08-06T08:43:35.464+01:00I was involved in the testing of this game. It wen...I was involved in the testing of this game. It went through a number of iterations (including an ungridded initial version), so is the result of a lot of thought :) We used 6mm figures on 40mm or 50mm bases (I forget which), and they looked pretty good.Kaptain Koboldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-18382882296988124522017-07-28T12:51:21.715+01:002017-07-28T12:51:21.715+01:00Hi Stephen
Thanks for your interesting post.
I w...Hi Stephen<br /><br />Thanks for your interesting post.<br /><br />I was originally expecting this game to be played or be playable at battalion level i.e. a base would represent a battalion. Now we know that although this option was tried, Sam plumped for one base equalling what you very appropriately describe as a reinforced company. It's paradoxical to the extent that specialist assets which could be represented as bases/companies in their own right are in fact absorbed into the armoured and infantry units. I expect some gamers will be disappointed by that, but as this level of organisational detail is so complex I am personally relieved.<br /><br />As regards the use of models I have come to the general conclusion that they are simply vignettes which need to work as vignettes.<br /><br />Richard doctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-9982041958092090422017-07-28T10:33:39.170+01:002017-07-28T10:33:39.170+01:00I've had a long interest in operational games,...I've had a long interest in operational games, purchased a few and downloaded many free ones.<br /><br />Doing operational level with models poses a number of challenges: <br /> What does a stand represent? <br /> Representing damage by roster or markers.<br /> What do do about varying unit frontage.<br /> How to represent units of small but potent weapons.<br /> Letting go of lower level detail.<br /> Making it look like a battle.<br /><br />I've followed a few podcasts and think that Sam has made wise choices in his game design.<br /><br />His choice of one stand per "reinforced company" (I think I read that right) combined with three step reduction, is quite low level compared to other operational games. I wonder how many elements will be involved in a coprs level game.SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-85267714209558908732017-07-14T20:12:45.308+01:002017-07-14T20:12:45.308+01:00Hi Richard, thanks! I've got some new designs ...Hi Richard, thanks! I've got some new designs coming in to the shop in August that will be Rommel-friendly. :-) Best, SimonBigRedBathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622983082204451158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-43043918431976002572017-07-14T19:23:04.891+01:002017-07-14T19:23:04.891+01:00Hi Simon
The mats look excellent and ideal for Ro...Hi Simon<br /><br />The mats look excellent and ideal for Rommel. In fact, I had already bookmarked your shop https://bigredbatshop.co.uk and invite readers to check it out!<br /><br />Richard doctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-66493556749650728312017-07-14T15:20:16.696+01:002017-07-14T15:20:16.696+01:00I'm also looking forward to the rules- in part...I'm also looking forward to the rules- in part because I have a collection of 1/300 Western Desert miniatures that need to see some action, and in part because I sell 6' x 4' 15cm gridded cloths from my bigredbatshop. :) BigRedBathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622983082204451158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-91224181762989331552017-07-14T10:33:16.453+01:002017-07-14T10:33:16.453+01:00Hi Norm
Always good to hear from you!
The first ...Hi Norm<br /><br />Always good to hear from you!<br /><br />The first game I saw at this sort of scale was Tim Gow's 'Megablitz'. This game is typically played with 1/72 Airfix kits often deployed bumper to bumper like a supermarket car-park.<br /><br />Now Tim is associated with Wargame Developments who are subversive deconstructionists of figure gaming. (I say this as a subscriber!) They do however have a point. The toys are just tokens used as playing pieces. One tank representing a battalion is just as silly as 24 Napoleonic figures, although the latter has traditionally been seen as 'realistic'...<br /><br />I don't see any point in knocking other people's scale and representational preferences. It's a personal choice. Close packed 1/72 models don't work for me but a few 3mm AFVs or a single 6mm AFV with a bit of space around it would. I've only been thinking about vehicles as a scattering of infantry (as opposed to serried ranks) are not going to impress in 3mm or 6mm and I wouldn't favour such small scales for modern infantry armies. For me such armies are better in 10mm or 15mm.<br /><br />Best<br /><br />Richarddoctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-75040594750434085672017-07-14T09:14:22.153+01:002017-07-14T09:14:22.153+01:00Due to the scale that these rules are set at, it w...Due to the scale that these rules are set at, it will be interesting to see how gamers represent their forces. Small scale and multi vehicles bases does seem the way to go to get an intuitive feel of what is being represented. It is that age old problem for WWII in getting both tanks and infantry that look big enough to enjoy, but small enough to be practical.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.com