nice review , our groups been using them for 3 years or so , we are in contact with Robert the author and have branched out into 1866 and 1859 battles with his amendments
I gotta say, this is one of the clearest rules review vids I have seen. Good work, Lee. The rules themselves look interesting and well thought out, tho' being primarily an ACW gamer at the moment, I don't think I'll be taking up the F-P war project up for a while...it's a bit close and I'll be looking for something a little different for the next project. 😊 That said, I'm still a little tempted....
Thx for the review. When i got them years ago I as very disappointed in the way formations were used. The Prussians mainly used ½ btn columns and company columns, not the full btn columns of the rules - and a melee phase for this period, didn´t happen outside of buildings...... I do not think the rules allow the actual playing of the period as any kin dof simulation, and I actually feel like they are more of a beefed up version of a Napoleonic ruless set.
A really good review of these rules which do produce a very nice game reflecting the respective challenges both sides faced. It’s worth mentioning that they were first published in 1992 and have definitely stood the test of time. Still my go-to set for this period.
Good to see those rules still being used ... I have got the original set which only consisted of about five sides of A4 . The rules always gave an excellent and fun game , definitely recommended..
Hi Lee; great review. They have obviously gathered their info from a number of sources, which makes this a fairly concise work. Have had to do the same thing myself for this period as there are a number of info sources; some of which contradict each other. The funny thing is the French use of the mitrailleuse - they used the 'duck' analogy; looks like, loads like, has weight of artillery .... therefore IS artillery [never mind that it fires rifle bullets with much shorter range], & is therefore attached to artillery. It is an interesting period to play, especially with the Prussians having the new breech loaded Krupp gun/howitzers with a huge range.
Thank you for reviewing these rules. They do look interesting and well worth looking in to. Although I am collecting 28mm figures these rules may still be suitable.
@@MiniatureAdventuresTV Was on the look for them before was wondering if it was a reprint. Will have a look around although there's a new set of rules from Helion coming out in Autumn covering the period. Imagine will be more with the Perry range of figures and Eagles of Empire
Not quite a Black Belt in Google-Fu then 🥋. Thinking about it, I probably got my copy from Caliver as well. They usually have most stuff I need (OK, maybe not 'need', but you know what I mean 🤣)
@@MiniatureAdventuresTV I blame Google as was just getting reviews. Don't know why I didn't just go to Caliver other than the fact usually end up getting more than I "need"
This comment is not a criticism of the rule set but the rediculous and puerile name that was used. The last thing a soldier wants on the battlefield is to die for glory. It provides no gain for anyone and describes a wasted life or lives.
nice review , our groups been using them for 3 years or so , we are in contact with Robert the author and have branched out into 1866 and 1859 battles with his amendments
Has he posted the amendments up anywhere?
I gotta say, this is one of the clearest rules review vids I have seen. Good work, Lee. The rules themselves look interesting and well thought out, tho' being primarily an ACW gamer at the moment, I don't think I'll be taking up the F-P war project up for a while...it's a bit close and I'll be looking for something a little different for the next project. 😊 That said, I'm still a little tempted....
Thx for the review. When i got them years ago I as very disappointed in the way formations were used. The Prussians mainly used ½ btn columns and company columns, not the full btn columns of the rules - and a melee phase for this period, didn´t happen outside of buildings...... I do not think the rules allow the actual playing of the period as any kin dof simulation, and I actually feel like they are more of a beefed up version of a Napoleonic ruless set.
Great review, very interesting set of rules. Love the order of battle and Army Organisation stuff. Thanks very much.
Thanks for the review, Lee. It looks like a nicely laid out set of rules.
A really good review of these rules which do produce a very nice game reflecting the respective challenges both sides faced. It’s worth mentioning that they were first published in 1992 and have definitely stood the test of time. Still my go-to set for this period.
Good to see those rules still being used ... I have got the original set which only consisted of about five sides of A4 . The rules always gave an excellent and fun game , definitely recommended..
Hi Lee; great review. They have obviously gathered their info from a number of sources, which makes this a fairly concise work. Have had to do the same thing myself for this period as there are a number of info sources; some of which contradict each other. The funny thing is the French use of the mitrailleuse - they used the 'duck' analogy; looks like, loads like, has weight of artillery .... therefore IS artillery [never mind that it fires rifle bullets with much shorter range], & is therefore attached to artillery. It is an interesting period to play, especially with the Prussians having the new breech loaded Krupp gun/howitzers with a huge range.
Great detailed review Lee! Many Thanks 👍
No problem 👍
Thank you for reviewing these rules. They do look interesting and well worth looking in to. Although I am collecting 28mm figures these rules may still be suitable.
Glad it was helpful!
Really enjoyed this review!
Thank you for the review they look quite interesting to have a look at the great video as usual keep up the good work🤠🤠🤠
Thank you. Glad you found it interesting 😁
I've just bought the rules, I'd love to see some game reports or even a "how to play"
Check out this video of the last game we played th-cam.com/video/1X-N-YjpMFE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XiSxtrv6s_9y9_FI
Great review, very well written and presented not for me but still interesting about what’s out there
Interesting review, thank you. Cheers.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
This is quite old rules, when one can get official print version or buy pdf?
It is an older set of rule but I bought my hardcopy only a few years ago. Worth looking on Amazon marketplace, ebay etc
Assume this is an old ruleset as can't find a copy online
It was published 1997. I bought mine a few years ago but I can't remember where I got it from.
@@MiniatureAdventuresTV Was on the look for them before was wondering if it was a reprint. Will have a look around although there's a new set of rules from Helion coming out in Autumn covering the period. Imagine will be more with the Perry range of figures and Eagles of Empire
@@MiniatureAdventuresTV My Google skills are rubbish as found a copy at Caliver books.
Not quite a Black Belt in Google-Fu then 🥋. Thinking about it, I probably got my copy from Caliver as well. They usually have most stuff I need (OK, maybe not 'need', but you know what I mean 🤣)
@@MiniatureAdventuresTV I blame Google as was just getting reviews. Don't know why I didn't just go to Caliver other than the fact usually end up getting more than I "need"
This comment is not a criticism of the rule set but the rediculous and puerile name that was used. The last thing a soldier wants on the battlefield is to die for glory. It provides no gain for anyone and describes a wasted life or lives.