tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post6286530945345535087..comments2024-03-28T04:09:52.835-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Montcalm & Wolfe - JUN-AUG 1756Jonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-71763959865428917142018-03-16T15:56:47.605-07:002018-03-16T15:56:47.605-07:00For me, there is little joy in business trips.For me, there is little joy in business trips.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-23106812320064140672018-03-16T14:59:52.462-07:002018-03-16T14:59:52.462-07:00That would be fun. I am still getting caught up f...That would be fun. I am still getting caught up from my business trips of late. Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-84181529529135491642018-03-14T06:46:28.162-07:002018-03-14T06:46:28.162-07:00So it is! A good one too!So it is! A good one too!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-43715257049269192082018-03-14T05:43:32.417-07:002018-03-14T05:43:32.417-07:00Game 4 completed and battle report posted.Game 4 completed and battle report posted.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918057670249529750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-6790283439701533482018-03-12T11:18:21.222-07:002018-03-12T11:18:21.222-07:00Hi Ross. Getting the Natives to throw in with one...Hi Ross. Getting the Natives to throw in with one of the European powers is difficult. Without moving a French leader off map to the Native entry points, convincing a tribe to commit to the French cause is only 40%. Since only one activation attempt is allowed per turn, the French felt getting the Huron into the action was important. With Fort Duquesnes under threat, I wager the French try to get soe Natives allies on that front.<br /><br />Glad you are enjoying the game!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-62812698777385687522018-03-12T10:44:22.619-07:002018-03-12T10:44:22.619-07:00Interesting that the French have abandoned the mai...Interesting that the French have abandoned the main link to Louisiana and a major group of Indian allies (who have presumably gone neutral) so early in the war. Exciting stuff.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-63064725520973701382018-03-12T06:30:14.864-07:002018-03-12T06:30:14.864-07:00Excellent!Excellent!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-36468424409700962242018-03-12T04:59:41.162-07:002018-03-12T04:59:41.162-07:00Game is now setup.Game is now setup.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918057670249529750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-6961988310188613772018-03-11T14:48:10.443-07:002018-03-11T14:48:10.443-07:00Perhaps the warband of Huron are especially savage...Perhaps the warband of Huron are especially savage? Those are the rumors coming into Fort W-H anyway...Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-12544354924567399412018-03-11T08:27:56.208-07:002018-03-11T08:27:56.208-07:00Yes, Peter, is really moving through the battles a...Yes, Peter, is really moving through the battles at a rapid clip!<br /><br />As for game length, the game can go into 1760 which is still a long way away.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-70445230979600046982018-03-10T18:22:09.614-08:002018-03-10T18:22:09.614-08:00Excellent, this will add another dimension to the ...Excellent, this will add another dimension to the 3rd Battle of William-Henry Fort.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918057670249529750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-64626479964627369022018-03-10T18:21:25.337-08:002018-03-10T18:21:25.337-08:00You guys are really putting in the games! Especia...You guys are really putting in the games! Especially Peter who has to set up miniatures. <br /><br />I’m sorry if I missed it, but is there an expected turn limit? I suppose if I knew my FIW history better I could just tell by the year. 😀Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340930167419307092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-85580659761222598042018-03-10T17:05:37.585-08:002018-03-10T17:05:37.585-08:00The campaign game does NOT include artillery units...The campaign game does NOT include artillery units in the game. Since the terrain was unsuitable to lugging much artillery through the difficult going, artillery mainly saw action during siege operations. With a major operation against a fort, the French bringing along artillery in anticipation of a siege seems reasonable.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-87960672482950988102018-03-10T16:52:50.192-08:002018-03-10T16:52:50.192-08:00A question - does the campaign game's units/re...A question - does the campaign game's units/regiments include artillery units? Given the coming game is representing a major battle I am considering including an artillery unit.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918057670249529750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-86325186477334747882018-03-09T17:08:43.162-08:002018-03-09T17:08:43.162-08:00Glad you are enjoying the campaign, Jake!
A cam...Glad you are enjoying the campaign, Jake! <br /><br />A campaign might be a good way to keep your table in use. With weather improving, opportunities for FtF play ought to be increasing too.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-6942842895414146032018-03-09T15:10:48.149-08:002018-03-09T15:10:48.149-08:00An entertaining read. I am feeling inspired to tr...An entertaining read. I am feeling inspired to try this with another period. Perhaps it is a good way to use my fallow game table?Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-67886193570749272912018-03-09T11:38:48.125-08:002018-03-09T11:38:48.125-08:00Good question, Norm, and not an easy one to answer...Good question, Norm, and not an easy one to answer.<br /><br />As for the remainder of the campaign year of 1756, winter approaches soon and with that, most campaigning grinds to a halt. <br /><br />A French victory at W-H puts added pressure on the British to make a gain elsewhere to knock the French from the possibility of an automatic victory. Fort Duquesne is likely the best target for that. With the Spring arrival of huge British reinforcements, an amphibious assault on Quebec is possible.<br /><br />With a British victory, the situation for the French is much worsened especially given the arrival of a vast number of British in Springtime. Even holding gains on Lake Champlain may be challenging.<br /><br /> Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-23845231834897412072018-03-09T10:23:06.615-08:002018-03-09T10:23:06.615-08:00A battle of some importance, will it be enough of ...A battle of some importance, will it be enough of itself to define how the rest of the campaigning year plays out? Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.com