tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post795637513907495600..comments2020-06-09T13:59:06.462-07:00Comments on Glenn's Tropical Games: Borodino in 28mmGlennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776088288204199792noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-3458018684849379572016-03-31T07:11:02.583-07:002016-03-31T07:11:02.583-07:00Amazing any chance of obtaining the order of battl...Amazing any chance of obtaining the order of battle and even a map I would be willing to pay say £10 a scenario maybe 15 for Leipzig<br /><br />Keep up the good work Chris Finlay Chris Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03530660309554429226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-85206068595343223042013-06-25T07:18:38.752-07:002013-06-25T07:18:38.752-07:00I've actually got a complete Prussian army, an...I've actually got a complete Prussian army, and would need to pretend they were Russians. <br />Probably OK, but the purist in me is just slightly uncomfortable. ;-)<br /><br />Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776088288204199792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-31056170367832513512013-06-24T20:09:41.044-07:002013-06-24T20:09:41.044-07:00The megalomaniac in me says go for the Brigade gam...The megalomaniac in me says go for the Brigade game, but probably better to at least play it out as you have it planned first. Borodino was an exceptionally closely packed battlefield, and the Brigade game may give a better feel for that. As for needing more Russian infantry and a paltry few Prussians (just some cavalry, IIRC), well.... you'll be needing them for Leipzig anyway... won't you? :)<br /><br />PeterGonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-40948735253682807302013-06-24T19:04:17.544-07:002013-06-24T19:04:17.544-07:00The simplicity of the system will allow for one on...The simplicity of the system will allow for one on one play, but two teams of players works well at conventions. The game can probably be played in 3 - 4 hours.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776088288204199792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-21885481869334289992013-06-24T19:02:18.887-07:002013-06-24T19:02:18.887-07:00Gonsalvo -
I am actually debating whether to stick...Gonsalvo -<br />I am actually debating whether to stick with divisions (my original intention), or double up the unit count and go with brigades. If I go with brigades, it will allow more units on the table and more diversity in the French forces represented on the table. However, at this point I would need to include Prussian units as well, as I wouldn't have quite enough Russian infantry.<br /><br />The beautiful thing about the Command and Colors system is that it is all about force ratios and is not slavish about stands equaling a specific number of men. This allows the gamer to play any battle as long as the ratios are about right. So I may decide to land somewhere in between but closer to one unit = one Division.<br /><br />My table is 6.5' x 9' and the hexes are 5"<br />The brigade-ish level game would have a total of roughly 60 Infantry brigades, 35 Cavalry brigades, and 20 artillery units.<br /><br />I created the map and order of battle from an aggregate of several books and a few wargames. Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776088288204199792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-2134839229735426832013-06-24T18:49:08.296-07:002013-06-24T18:49:08.296-07:00Thanks guys. It's been great fun to research ...Thanks guys. It's been great fun to research and assemble. It's also been great working with the very talented painters. I wish that I had their gifts.<br /><br />Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776088288204199792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-80310203374195488272013-06-24T16:36:03.828-07:002013-06-24T16:36:03.828-07:00So THAT'S what you've had Scott (and other...So THAT'S what you've had Scott (and others) painting up all those great looking figures in small units for! Looks spectacular, and I say that having just run Borodino last year in 28mm:<br /><br />http://blundersonthedanube.blogspot.com/2012/07/battle-of-borodino-historicon-2012-pt-1.html<br /><br /><br />Having done the battle ourselves, I have a zillion questions (which you are of course under no obligation to answer!), such as: <br /><br />What size are the Hexes (I am guessing about 4")? <br /><br />And what size is the table?<br /><br />A Hex = roughly how much in terms of ground scale?<br /><br />How many units/figures total?<br /><br />On TMP you state a unit of 8 Infantry or 4 cavalry = roughly a Division. So, woulkd that make it a nominal figure ratio of roughly 1: 500?<br /><br />For contrast our version was roughly 1:80.<br /><br />How many players will you use, and what is the expected game completion time?<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing this amazing project!<br /><br />PeterGonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-54877433498689511062013-06-24T15:48:10.382-07:002013-06-24T15:48:10.382-07:00Well done old chap - you have me champing at the b...Well done old chap - you have me champing at the bit to get my own setup sorted out.Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-21316427562396382892013-06-24T14:58:03.791-07:002013-06-24T14:58:03.791-07:00Glenn that is absolutely stunning....really beauti...Glenn that is absolutely stunning....really beautiful.paxx88https://www.blogger.com/profile/02117938557753765845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-30219799186418071642013-06-24T14:24:13.521-07:002013-06-24T14:24:13.521-07:00The quickest way I can describe this is "worl...The quickest way I can describe this is "world class beautiful!" Such a feast for the eyes! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751637640293763380.post-49205060182314039772013-06-24T06:31:40.713-07:002013-06-24T06:31:40.713-07:00Wow! That will be a massive game. It looks great...Wow! That will be a massive game. It looks great!Scott MacPheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239377268695489971noreply@blogger.com