tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post2400426423559971607..comments2024-03-28T18:38:29.133-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Action at Willoughby RunJonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-26539685490370348832017-09-22T02:48:39.373-07:002017-09-22T02:48:39.373-07:00To my mind the first day of Gettysburg, thanks to ...To my mind the first day of Gettysburg, thanks to the staggered arrival of troops, offers a whole bunch of intresting scenarios, better than the second and third days.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-60115480722971898212017-09-21T19:42:51.815-07:002017-09-21T19:42:51.815-07:00Indeed!Indeed!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-20706873980316203072017-09-21T19:42:29.957-07:002017-09-21T19:42:29.957-07:00That an interesting extension to consider. The ar...That an interesting extension to consider. The arrival of the Iron Brigade would then be very important. Thanks for the suggestion!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-38832987979041064292017-09-21T19:40:55.369-07:002017-09-21T19:40:55.369-07:00It was surprising what an interesting game a four ...It was surprising what an interesting game a four BMU per side force can produce. I got an interesting narrative as well. That is a mark of a good design.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-62838643936413873632017-09-21T19:39:05.258-07:002017-09-21T19:39:05.258-07:00A very tidy, attractive little game!A very tidy, attractive little game!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-45560642869362565712017-09-21T17:26:46.409-07:002017-09-21T17:26:46.409-07:00Interesting little game Jonathan. An interesting v...Interesting little game Jonathan. An interesting variation would be to extend the game to the east, where Davis' brigade extended the Confederate line. I suspect in that case the arrival of the Iron Brigade would have been crucial for Union success.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-89719785017250353412017-09-21T16:36:19.370-07:002017-09-21T16:36:19.370-07:00Very good sir!Very good sir!Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-91326093084925200132017-09-21T14:34:08.390-07:002017-09-21T14:34:08.390-07:00Look forward to all of that :-)
Look forward to all of that :-)<br />Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-8152109030274479932017-09-21T13:47:13.797-07:002017-09-21T13:47:13.797-07:00Pleased to see you enjoyed the write-up, Norm!
Wh...Pleased to see you enjoyed the write-up, Norm!<br /><br />While I made a change in the way disorder interacts with the Game Clock with respect to units needing to track disorder time separately, the Game Clock adds an element of uncertainty that provides an interesting twist. We never really no with certainty the number of Game Turns that will fit into the allotted playing time. I like that.<br /><br />The change I introduced in this game carried the same effect on a statistical basis as does the disorder time tracking in the original. The difference is that no more scraps of paper are needed to reference the original disorder time. With an easily identifiable marker on table, I am less likely to overlook an expiring disorder status.<br /><br />Having played at least a half dozen games, I am nearing readiness to evaluate the rules and the game produced. I also have a few questions, clarifications, and comments I plan to toss into the mix. If I put these thoughts into in one blog post, I am less likely to either misplace or forget the answers. I will describe the switch up to disorder "turn equivalents" too. Disorder status was still reduced one level at the beginning of each game for both players. <br /><br />As for scenarios, I have been re-reading accounts of both Pea Ridge and South Mountain for inspiration for actions at a divisional level. Elkhorn Tavern looks especially well-suited for TF-ON sized action. South Mountain offers a good introductory game similar in size and scope to your Action at Willoughby Run.<br /><br />Since the Valley Campaigns are of special interest, I look forward to seeing your work on scenario development in that theater. Port Republic is another that might lend itself very well to your system. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-1820390822861309582017-09-21T13:30:19.342-07:002017-09-21T13:30:19.342-07:00Thanks, Michal!Thanks, Michal!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-17456974150185469702017-09-21T13:29:57.095-07:002017-09-21T13:29:57.095-07:00Thank you, Ed!
Norm has a number of interesting de...Thank you, Ed!<br />Norm has a number of interesting design elements within this game. Definitely worth consideration. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-36012552274062059562017-09-21T13:28:48.000-07:002017-09-21T13:28:48.000-07:00Yes, it is!Yes, it is!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-61407557293196968932017-09-21T13:28:24.500-07:002017-09-21T13:28:24.500-07:00Thank you, Phil! "Little game" is key bu...Thank you, Phil! "Little game" is key but a lot action and fun packed into a 6X6 playing area. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-74779654961428020522017-09-21T11:38:05.912-07:002017-09-21T11:38:05.912-07:00Thank you once again for spending time with these ...Thank you once again for spending time with these rules and doing a superb write-up. <br /><br />As much as I like the Game Clock, it does not add as much to the game as it does for my WWII rules, so for administrative reasons, the move to a turn based 'disorder duration' is a most reasonable step.<br /><br />Once I get back in my stride, I will pick the rules up again and design a couple of scenarios from the Shenandoah Valley campaign 1862 (my current reading). My mind is already thinking about the distortion that the sequence of play has on the disorder impact on Player's A and B (as previously discussed).Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-43069212867184233932017-09-21T11:23:53.694-07:002017-09-21T11:23:53.694-07:00Looking fantastic Jonathan:)Looking fantastic Jonathan:)Michal DwarfCrypthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915669873652904866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-3853639062205680742017-09-21T10:45:38.848-07:002017-09-21T10:45:38.848-07:00A very smart looking game and a good report. I...A very smart looking game and a good report. I'll have to take a look at Norm's system (thanks for pointing that out!).<br /><br />Ed Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486985414917229516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-71840458405652223422017-09-21T10:37:10.335-07:002017-09-21T10:37:10.335-07:00Nice little compact game Jonathan.
ChristopherNice little compact game Jonathan.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-8680925484102232972017-09-21T09:05:42.463-07:002017-09-21T09:05:42.463-07:00A great looking 'little game'!A great looking 'little game'!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.com