tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post3627226118720234626..comments2024-03-28T22:10:41.636-07:00Comments on Archduke Piccolo: First Blacklands War - Duel of the Ironclads.Archduke Piccolohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-62005970350773498712020-11-09T14:38:42.745-08:002020-11-09T14:38:42.745-08:00I'd like see an account of those, Chris!I'd like see an account of those, Chris!Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-60844383801824577192020-11-05T06:37:32.011-08:002020-11-05T06:37:32.011-08:00Great write up! You have inspired me to pull out m...Great write up! You have inspired me to pull out my old homemade ships and have a battle or two.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436658698932425918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-43862315431748402492020-10-31T04:31:32.915-07:002020-10-31T04:31:32.915-07:00Yes. It would not do for the Captain of the '...Yes. It would not do for the Captain of the 'Hydra' to shove his command ashore after such a stern action! I might have to run a few little test actions before the biggy come November...Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-83837618444236908442020-10-30T15:12:15.156-07:002020-10-30T15:12:15.156-07:00It's not cheating ... it's crafting a hero...It's not cheating ... it's crafting a heroic tale :-)<br /><br />Regards, Chris.Chris Kemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784847480097649252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-20263357731215196622020-10-29T13:47:01.014-07:002020-10-29T13:47:01.014-07:00Hi Nobby -
Thanks! The 'compass points' I...Hi Nobby -<br />Thanks! The 'compass points' I have chosen are the closest I could get from the 32-point compass onto a 12-point for use on my hex grid. A square grid would be easier, with an 8-point 'compass'. Northeast by North lies between NE and NNE; and NE by E between NE and ENE. From North to East, the asterisks marking my '12-point' directions;<br /><br />N* / N by E / NNE / NE by N* / NE / NE by E* / ENE / E by N / E*<br />I admit I much prefer the old fashioned compass points rather than the degrees of a circle, though the latter is 'de rigueur' for WW2, and probably for WW1 as well.<br />Cheers,<br />Archduke Piccolo.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-65912720744833498862020-10-29T13:33:40.803-07:002020-10-29T13:33:40.803-07:00Hi Bob -
So 'Hydra' WAS built to ram! I d...Hi Bob -<br />So 'Hydra' WAS built to ram! I did wonder about that. Something to think about in future actions. <br /><br />I have considered a couple of methods of resolving 'critical' hits, and may even hoik out my 'One Brain Cell' set and see what I have there. The Mimi and Toutou system is also on my list of methods to investigate.<br /><br />Thinking about the fleet actions, I have a feeling that the Hellenic fleet is going to be a real beggar to manage properly, so disparate are their capital ships (especially Hydra!). But I have a feeling that not knowing the best way to handle the fleet will be more interesting and more fun than knowing! <br />Cheers,<br />Archduke Piccolo. Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-20465159615953735232020-10-29T13:24:44.907-07:002020-10-29T13:24:44.907-07:00Hi David -
Thanks for your comments on the models ...Hi David -<br />Thanks for your comments on the models (toys). In reading narratives of naval actions, often the detail of the damage inflicted adds to the the drama. HMS Exeter reduced to a single gun in action, or HMS Ajax losing its X and Y turrets near the close of the action - all contributing to the tension.<br />Cheers,<br />Archduke Piccolo.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-45385486141799634532020-10-29T02:26:45.066-07:002020-10-29T02:26:45.066-07:00That'd be casting and Boy!That'd be casting and Boy!nobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552663142940856622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-64981280313985270092020-10-29T02:25:57.905-07:002020-10-29T02:25:57.905-07:00Very interesting report. Thank you for sharing.
W...Very interesting report. Thank you for sharing.<br />Would Northeast by North & Northeast by East not be Nor Nor East and East Nor East says he casing his mind back half a century to Bot Scout days?<br />nobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552663142940856622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-62706483815613120572020-10-29T02:18:49.398-07:002020-10-29T02:18:49.398-07:00Archduke Piccolo,
Wow! That was a very interestin...Archduke Piccolo,<br /><br />Wow! That was a very interesting battle report, and threw up the problems that ships like <i>Hydra</i> (which were designed for head-on fighting prior to ramming) had when faced by ships that were expected to fight broadside-to-broadside.<br /><br />In a small action like this, I think that having some sort of 'critical hit' rule would improve the rules. Something like the card-driven hit system used in MINI AND TOUTOU GO FORTH or a 2D6 navalised version of the RESOLVING HITS ON UNITS table in the PW rules.<br /><br />I'm already looking forward to your next battle report!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-9528745224234648832020-10-29T01:40:47.095-07:002020-10-29T01:40:47.095-07:00Hello there Archduke,
Cracking action old cha and...Hello there Archduke,<br /><br />Cracking action old cha and the models look fantastic! The critical hit thing is something I shall be looking at next for the ACW stuff - given the low number of models typically featuring having this adds to the experience.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing events unfold!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-84779502053133297822020-10-29T01:22:35.935-07:002020-10-29T01:22:35.935-07:00Hi Maudlin -
It's funny how a simple campaign ...Hi Maudlin -<br />It's funny how a simple campaign gradually grows in complexity or variety. First the garrisons, now the naval... There will be a fleet action, but I'm not sure when that will be. Turcowaz will certainly want either (a) to push a fast commerce raider through the Dardanelles blockade (the subject of the pre-Dreadnought action in Bob Cordery's book, and successfully achieved historically), or (b) to bring the Hellenic fleet to a decisive battle (this one didn't go so well). Possibly even both! <br />Cheers,<br />Archduke Piccolo. Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-70007071232903646112020-10-29T01:16:16.702-07:002020-10-29T01:16:16.702-07:00Hi James -
After 'Hydra's' first salvo...Hi James -<br />After 'Hydra's' first salvo took out a quarter of 'Mesidiye's' flotation points, I thought 'Well, this is going to be quick.' The impression was strengthened when 'Mesudiye's' second salvo crossed out half of 'Hydra's'. After that, things eased off a bit, so both vessels got off still afloat. From my own point of view, satisfactory, although the dockside workers will be performing miracles to get both vessels in the battle line for Week 4 or 5. :-)<br />Cheers,<br />Archduke Piccolo.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-1750348314511242022020-10-29T00:24:59.011-07:002020-10-29T00:24:59.011-07:00Great game Archduke. The naval element to the camp...Great game Archduke. The naval element to the campaign is an excellent addition - I must consider it for my next one, whenever that is.Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-62441493528845160242020-10-29T00:18:14.243-07:002020-10-29T00:18:14.243-07:00A fine opening 'outing' with these lovely ...A fine opening 'outing' with these lovely new vessels Ion. It was a fiery affair to be sure!<br />Regards, JamesJames Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.com