tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post384372726125305827..comments2024-03-27T08:34:26.866-07:00Comments on WAB Corner: Fix Bayonet Game Day at Fort SteilacoomDeanMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-14900286732498784362019-09-17T09:19:20.492-07:002019-09-17T09:19:20.492-07:00Great, Kevin. I think you'll enjoy his blog - ...Great, Kevin. I think you'll enjoy his blog - past and present. BTW, the reason I got into FPW was a box of Perry ACW Zouaves! Then I recalled the Eagles of Empire range specifically for FPW skirmish. I figured go for it and only later thought of using Bolt Action - mainly for it's simplicity. It really flows well for skirmishing with a minimal variety of weapons. No RPG's or mortars or AFV's to bog down the play. In fact, the light cav recce evade manuever played out very nicely during the game play with the Prussian's limited range. I gave the Chassepot a 24" range and the Dreyse Needle Gun only 18". I compensated this by giving the Prussians a 9 for Moral and 8 for the French. With pins piling up, this really comes into play for Order tests. Kind regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-29240482405173044462019-09-17T08:38:51.870-07:002019-09-17T08:38:51.870-07:00Thanks Dean I certainly will. Happy you hit a swee...Thanks Dean I certainly will. Happy you hit a sweet spot. It's been ages since I've played Franco-Prussian war stuff and there weren't that many good rule sets. I remember a Flames of War kind of one that was fun but almost to simple.<br /><br />Cheers<br />KevinKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496898036305134720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-74521071651138765652019-09-17T08:36:03.912-07:002019-09-17T08:36:03.912-07:00Kevin, feel free to check out fellow blogger "...Kevin, feel free to check out fellow blogger "A Gamer's Tale" - Kevin S. who played in my game - he has a review - and he'd be the first to tell you he could be considered a grognard having wargammed since the late-60's https://agamerstales.wordpress.com/2019/09/15/fix-bayonets-the-day-of-the-horsemen/DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-21968892036173983392019-09-17T06:14:33.295-07:002019-09-17T06:14:33.295-07:00Thanks, Kevin! Well, I'd say except for myself...Thanks, Kevin! Well, I'd say except for myself - they were all grog's. Some playing wargames of various sorts, like board games, since the late 60's. In fact, in their opinion, they felt Bolt Action suited this period even better than WW2. Some play Chain of Command and other WW2 skirmish games too. Warmest regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-44328754595966364452019-09-17T06:11:26.272-07:002019-09-17T06:11:26.272-07:00Thanks; yes, a lot of choices for the attendees - ...Thanks; yes, a lot of choices for the attendees - enough for all to go around. Kind regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-21910050255056829392019-09-16T19:35:00.175-07:002019-09-16T19:35:00.175-07:00that should say.... and of course the minis, ....that should say.... and of course the minis, ....Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496898036305134720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-60445083477334264002019-09-16T19:33:52.459-07:002019-09-16T19:33:52.459-07:00So Dean I am interested in knowing if any grognard...So Dean I am interested in knowing if any grognards of the period played in the game and their thoughts about if the rules gave a period feel. Hopefully everyone had a good time at it.<br /><br />The setup looks nice, and of course, as I've mentioned in past posts, look very nice.<br /><br />Cheers<br />KevinKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496898036305134720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-64619723798268205732019-09-16T19:12:48.245-07:002019-09-16T19:12:48.245-07:00So many different games; so much variety on the ev...So many different games; so much variety on the event. Looks like lots of fun. FourEyedMonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161202517627920103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-38663983965742766692019-09-16T16:30:03.644-07:002019-09-16T16:30:03.644-07:00Thank you much, Mike! Best regards, DeanThank you much, Mike! Best regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-91034382530015348202019-09-16T16:29:45.666-07:002019-09-16T16:29:45.666-07:00Ah, thank you very kindly, Fran! Appreciate the en...Ah, thank you very kindly, Fran! Appreciate the encouraging words! Warmest regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-18584179670347446362019-09-16T15:29:11.464-07:002019-09-16T15:29:11.464-07:00Great looking games Dean!Great looking games Dean!Cyrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186074313046292554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-49266111521730289482019-09-16T13:22:04.783-07:002019-09-16T13:22:04.783-07:00Glorious Dean, just glorious!Glorious Dean, just glorious!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-53839869257923629572019-09-16T06:51:01.782-07:002019-09-16T06:51:01.782-07:00Thanks a lot, Iain. Yes, nice games and my scenari...Thanks a lot, Iain. Yes, nice games and my scenario is a keeper; plan to run it like it is next month and next year at Enfilade as well, God willing. Kindest regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-65903058057128216632019-09-16T06:50:08.380-07:002019-09-16T06:50:08.380-07:00Thank you, Peter. Yes, my game played out very nic...Thank you, Peter. Yes, my game played out very nicely - and that's coming from the four players' assessment afterwards. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-13252560681711145742019-09-16T04:44:33.375-07:002019-09-16T04:44:33.375-07:00Looks like lots of nice games! Glad you're gam...Looks like lots of nice games! Glad you're game went well too!<br />Best Iaincaveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-42043832019597078752019-09-15T17:48:13.947-07:002019-09-15T17:48:13.947-07:00Thanks for the photo tour, and I hope your game we...Thanks for the photo tour, and I hope your game went well!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-56645355178160812062019-09-15T16:40:35.259-07:002019-09-15T16:40:35.259-07:00Thank you very much, Ross. Appreciate the visit an...Thank you very much, Ross. Appreciate the visit and kind words. Best regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-82761763547952964552019-09-15T15:52:30.998-07:002019-09-15T15:52:30.998-07:00Great looking tables across the board and a fantas...Great looking tables across the board and a fantastic day's worth of gaming too. <br /><br />Cheers, Rossroma912https://www.blogger.com/profile/10874596915202957037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-73116682397472412362019-09-15T15:43:42.069-07:002019-09-15T15:43:42.069-07:00Thanks, Mike. Yes, a nice day with cool folks and ...Thanks, Mike. Yes, a nice day with cool folks and games. Warmest regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-75322067863879012422019-09-15T15:43:05.069-07:002019-09-15T15:43:05.069-07:00Thank you very much, Denis. Kind regards, DeanThank you very much, Denis. Kind regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-33826917717657447162019-09-15T11:59:50.419-07:002019-09-15T11:59:50.419-07:00Judging from the variety of game tables looks like...Judging from the variety of game tables looks like it was a fantastic meet. Thanks for sharing Dean!Mike Vellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220933613292414697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-78256872037013678272019-09-15T10:54:29.235-07:002019-09-15T10:54:29.235-07:00Many beautiful games! Great event. Thanks for repo...Many beautiful games! Great event. Thanks for reporting, Dean 8)Klingulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16353459234080251323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-82670401384154965242019-09-15T08:27:38.033-07:002019-09-15T08:27:38.033-07:00Thanks, Christopher. I was particularly pleased by...Thanks, Christopher. I was particularly pleased by the players complimentary comments of how Bolt Action worked for FPW. Kindest regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-83739393801970344422019-09-15T07:20:18.597-07:002019-09-15T07:20:18.597-07:00Looks like a great day out Dean!
ChristopherLooks like a great day out Dean!<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-83087837504518710562019-09-15T07:12:30.620-07:002019-09-15T07:12:30.620-07:00Thank you very much, Norm. A small venue - the tin...Thank you very much, Norm. A small venue - the tiny CO's quarters on the fort, but packed with great games and good buddies. Four games in two periods, but enough to get everyone a good time. Best regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.com