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Post by crazycaptain560 on Aug 5, 2016 8:12:18 GMT
Seeing Vodnik's cavalry prompts me to ask a question. I thought that ACW cavalry operated rather like Dragoons, a type of mounted infantry. Are their any instances of cavalry charges? Or did the repeating weapons and Gatling guns put pay to that? Please don't think I am criticising the animation of the figures, but they did raise a question in my enfeeble brain! You are indeed correct! They did primarily operate as dragoons with a large role in reconnaissance. There are a few, but the Battle of Brandy Station is the most epic cavalry engagement of the war. I can't quite recall, but I do believe Stuart pulled off a rather surprising charge (seemingly by accident) at the battle of First Bull Run. Regardless, they were so rare due to the engagement ranges. An infantry Regiment could easily place 3-5 volleys (accurately due to rifling) before they would ever be charged to the front and the formations were looser weakening cavalry impact effectiveness. Artillery was a big blocker as well as their wide variety of ammunition (particularly for the north) allowed them to harass enemy at both long and short ranges. According to Wikipedia, At brandy station the 6th Pennsylvania attempted to charge an artillery position and suffered the most casualties of any unit in the battle. \ Rough times to be a cavalrymen! I would love a pose of a guy with a saber up in the air and a bottle of whisky in his other hand My 2 cents
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jul 8, 2016 14:28:56 GMT
This will be incredibly useful, thanks!
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 25, 2016 5:37:50 GMT
I love the animation of OG figures
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 20:14:42 GMT
I use the sunny skin tone myself but that is because I wash figures with the right colored wash in each area. The brown ink from army painter dulls the skin a bit and fills the features of the face with some shade making it pop.
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 20:12:20 GMT
Of course! I was a part of play testing point system army lists for various Napoleon at War armies and my own Micro Armor set that I was developing. What I learned is exactly what you just said. Feedback and a large variety make such a large difference.
I will be sure to give you my report, or hopefully a full battle report!
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 15:16:31 GMT
Ha! They are fine, but just a little out of historical fact from what I hear I mean, I have 2 stands with red shirts! Confederates are much more fun to paint because of color variety, so I can get our of hand. Those peter pig figures do look nice. Since I am in the US I use the Old Glory 15s and Blue Moon lines. They are excellent. Look into the period for sure cromwell. C&C, which we all know DBx represents, is critical and that is why I think DBA is great for the role.
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 15:02:01 GMT
Since my writing is clearly elementary and lackluster, can you please inform me how to change my post to make it correct? Of course .. I do still, and will always, accept constructive criticism and advise. I doubt you mean this and it's advice not advise. Oh! Yes, you are correct. Like I said, it was very late night I do indeed mean what I said. Please stop assuming, as it is not fair to anyone. An old phrase I have heard many times: "To assume is to make an ass of yourself"
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 3:20:18 GMT
The figures alone are grade A eye candy. Good Stuff! When you're finished, you should compile it into a pdf to share on the wiki.
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 3:17:39 GMT
Looking good! I love the destroyed elements. Any theater in particular you're looking to game? By the way, you are one of the few painters that does not have a red shirt artilleryman This came up as being exaggerated on TMP...and I am guilty.
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 3:12:14 GMT
PB is old fashioned and will never (tempting fate) use bullet points, unless he has no other option. English is a problem, PB is 85 I think, at 69 I am very aware that I do not understand English, I come across words that are obsolete that I learnt at school. The other big problem is if you use English-English or American-English. Many years ago PB decided to use average 233445 dice, as well as normal 123456 dice, at that time the Americans thought Average dice were 123456. Not that long ago I had a discussion on Fanaticus about dice bias, a Canadian gentleman had not come across its use the way I used it. The main dictionary I use dates from circa 1900-1910 I think, it is after introduction of khaki in the Boar War and before World War One. However, that said, I know what you mean. David Constable Yes, I imagine that is a fair part of it! It is funny you mention that, recently I have been looking at 18th century newspapers and letters from the colonies. They do read in similar fashion to Barker. He writes more "classical" English I guess I would call it. It's still English, just takes me longer to decipher The American-English issue is interesting and can cause some confusion.
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 3:07:24 GMT
Part of the issue I think that a lot of players have with Barkerese is the fact that, as an American student of history (1st degree around the corner!), he seems to not use proper grammar. As a soon to graduate student of history, I hope you didn't write like this in your exams: Pot & kettle methinks. I do not write online posts, especially in a forum, that hold the same level of editing and thought processing that university work does. I don't find any particular issue with what I wrote, so I can't quite say why my post, being a "winking" jab, causes such scrutiny. Seeing as you don't know me, my University, nor my levels of achievement, your post, "I hope you didn't write like this in your exams" is quite an unwarranted insult. I do still, and will always, accept constructive criticism and advise. Let me be passive aggressive here. Since my writing is clearly elementary and lackluster, can you please inform me how to change my post to make it correct? That is the only way to improve writing which all students are constantly doing.
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 21, 2016 2:22:28 GMT
I tend to agree the 12 element game is quite balanced. The further you shift from that formula the less it is true in my experience. I don't think it can hurt to experiment, and CC will probably find the right balance for himself and his friends with a wee bit of effort. I'm interested to see what you find out CC. cheers, Alex. I am too! MedievalThomas' points are what I will try first. Then, I will test my own ideas and report back on my own preferences. Sadly, figures are in storage until October The only painted figures I have kept out are my ACW because, well, they are painted
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 10, 2016 1:47:53 GMT
Ha! My goal is to finish all of my Gauls and the Romans by Octoberish. The Gauls take so long due to randomizing and I am even taking shortcuts.
This is why I want to play very big battles...
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 9, 2016 2:22:13 GMT
While moving, I grabbed all of my ancients to pull them together and sort. After filling nearly an entire Plano box with warband elements I felt that I may have gone a little overboard. I found 72 Warband Elements. None are completely finished, but you can see from top to bottom how it progresses ha!
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 8, 2016 15:20:04 GMT
I think that if you doing your own paired armies and are not worried about tournaments, then you can do as you wish as long as you keep things in proportion. I have some 28mm individually bases figures for Saga and Lion Rampant. For DBA, I have some double sized 15mm scale bases (ie 8omm BWs) with cut outs for the bases. This gives me flexibility with the different game systems. For example, a cavalry base is 80mm wide by 60mm deep. Just an idea. Also, if doing WoTR in 28mm, don't forget the Perry plastics! Simon Thanks for the idea and the Perry reminder! Only problem I have with Perry is that I despise assembly and the Old Glory figures are B- to A range at very low prices with the Army Card. Heck, they aren't so bad without it either. I have SAGA vikings I thought about magnetizing since I have them on metal bases.
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