Monday, December 26, 2011

Black Powder Skirmisher Basing

Plasticard bases with magnetic tops were cut into round bases for the pairing of skirmishers already singly-based on metal washers. This way they can still be used as single-based figures for Sharp Practice games. As they are paired, the British Rifles, along with attached Portuguese Cacadores, will be in two separate 12-man Small units.The French Voltigeurs will be part of mixed formations; their parent units one each Legere and Line battalions. Although mixed formation shooting values are limited to 1, they do receive a re-roll for missed shots being Sharp Shooters. Mixed formation units are also screened by the skirmishers so receive a -1 to hit as targets. They also get to use normal Closing Fire as a charge response since the skirmishers would return to their place in the line or attack column.
For a playtest game, I'm thinking of having three smaller brigades instead of two larger ones per side. Since the game will ultimately be hosted at a convention, this will allow for more players and, hopefully, faster playing with less troops per player to move around.

11 comments:

  1. Great stuff! Those bases should work out nicely.

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  2. The bases, like the command stands, can be swapped out for use with Hail Caesar troops too. Best, Dean

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  3. I like your bases, very versatile. I've not played any Black Powder yet but it's on my 2012 to do list (which seems to be growing rapidly!)

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  4. The bases look great Dean. Nice work again.

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  5. Thanks again, Gentlemen.

    Nate: I think you'll enjoy Black Powder. I'm anxiously awaiting the release of the Perfidious Albion supplement. Best, Dean

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  6. Nice. I was wondering how to base figures for skirmishing using black powder.

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  7. Another great idea Dean - a very neat and versatile way to set out your skirmishers.

    Cheers,
    Doc

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  8. Round bases are an odd approach, but if your command bases are the same, then it will blend nicely.

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