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.
A fantastic set up Dean - I love a siege game and this looks excellent
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Oli! Looking forward to the playtest. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteYour custom built fortress walls are fantastic Dean....looking forward to seeing your play test, followed by the main event in May!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much again, Keith! Appreciate the visit and kind words. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThat's looking amazing Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michal! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteOh wow, that looks brilliant Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful work Dean and great to see all the figures gathered if not fighting yet 🙂
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt! Yes, it was good to have them on the table, just to realize how they'll need to be utilized - to include how many to come on after the initial turns, etc. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteThat's a nice collection, looking forward to test play report.
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Kevin
Thanks Kevin. Yes, will definitely post an update after the playtest. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteStunning looking set up Dean.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Richard! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThe set looks just great Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you very much, Christopher! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteSplendid looking walls and force,I look forward to how it plays out!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain! Kind regards, Dean
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