Sunday, January 26, 2025

Siege of Ulsan - Initial Table Set-up

Seeing some of my buddies games already being playtested for our convention in May, I was inspired (shamed) into setting up the table for the game I'm hosting there. This is the first time I've set up the Japanese fortress walls for the scenario, and may change it around, but it seems like a good location as I plan to have Japanese relief forces come on the opposite side of the table later in the game.

Right now, I just threw on all the units just to see how they'd fit. I think I'll have the foot units with 12 figures each, and the mounted a little smaller in units of 5 or 6 each.
Plan to use a modified/simplified version of Hail Caesar for most of the game. The assaulting and scaling of the fortress will be some kind of easy house rules. Again, still need to play test the game.

The fortress walls are manned by missile troops. According to historians, Kato Kiyomasa, the commander of the fortress during the siege, gave highest priority to the matchlock troops. While others were starving, he ensured they received enough rations. For the record, the siege was in the dead of winter - and quite harsh.
A playtest will need to be scheduled.

6 comments:

  1. A fantastic set up Dean - I love a siege game and this looks excellent

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    1. Thank you very much, Oli! Looking forward to the playtest. Kindest regards, Dean

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  2. Your custom built fortress walls are fantastic Dean....looking forward to seeing your play test, followed by the main event in May!

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    1. Thank you very much again, Keith! Appreciate the visit and kind words. Warmest regards, Dean

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