tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38671384.post7776813357997331786..comments2024-03-18T20:32:20.647-07:00Comments on Dale's Wargames: 6mm NapoleonicsDalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13667428218897971037noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38671384.post-74150636888574041592017-01-31T16:14:46.570-07:002017-01-31T16:14:46.570-07:00Please note that this was published in 2011. Thing...Please note that this was published in 2011. Things have changed since then. I was on a DBA kick back then. I wanted a common core set of rules to make it easier to switch from period to period, yet still retain some period flavor. I also thought that, as DBN was a commercial product that it would be fully supported. However, my idea of "fully supported" was not the same as the authors. They kept producing very minor tweaks to the rules and after about a year they demanded that I repurchase the product – not an 'upgrade' mind you, but a full purchase – as they had felt there was no incentive to changing it otherwise. I dropped it and never looked back.<br /><br />I continued to use my figures for various game systems and unfortunately started rebasing some, but not all. Today I have about 3-4 different basing schemes. It is a horrible situation.<br /><br />I started a rebasing effort recently (I hate rebasing) and I switched to 1" wide bases (with different depths for infantry, cavalry, and artillery). This allows me to use pretty much any rules. I simply use movement trays if the game demands larger bases.<br /><br />The 40mm wide bases are not ideal because of the way Baccus sells his figures, unless you are willing to do a custom order (where he will vary the packaging). Given that there is no longer any US distributor for Baccus, I may well start doing that.<br /><br />Drop me an email if you want a lengthier answer or specifics.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667428218897971037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38671384.post-83975554545557839692017-01-31T15:35:09.416-07:002017-01-31T15:35:09.416-07:00Hi Dale, I see that you are basing (have based) yo...Hi Dale, I see that you are basing (have based) your figures exactly the way I am planning to do. May I ask what rules have you been using besides DBN for this type of basing, and why you liked the rules?<br />thank youBraxenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659777580502075412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38671384.post-31752862436726646782012-09-07T17:12:29.286-07:002012-09-07T17:12:29.286-07:00I like your planning, the figures look great.
Try...I like your planning, the figures look great.<br /><br />Try 'Horse,Foot and Guns' The are great, but a work in progress.<br />Big Battles.Isembourghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477628391259207560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38671384.post-88438075848053665082011-12-24T12:31:49.077-07:002011-12-24T12:31:49.077-07:00Pat G.: I have heard that, but as I order from the...Pat G.: I have heard that, but as I order from the US distributors (now Scale Creep Miniatures), I've never been able to test that out.<br /><br />That said, I am thinking about using the spare command stands for markers. I figure some drummers and officers can indicate disorder and the need to rally. Extra soldiers can get cut off the base, smooshed face down, and become casualties, representing hits, etc.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667428218897971037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38671384.post-20203812416703560842011-12-23T05:46:47.175-07:002011-12-23T05:46:47.175-07:00What no eyes!!! I always paint eyes...ok I'm l...What no eyes!!! I always paint eyes...ok I'm lying!! The Cossacks look very nice, I think the 8 fig regts look better and as you said the spare can be used elsewhere. keep up the great work!!!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38671384.post-85454662737096926352011-12-23T03:39:25.940-07:002011-12-23T03:39:25.940-07:00If you ask in your order, Pete Berry will alter th...If you ask in your order, Pete Berry will alter the command strip ratios to order.<br /><br />6mm does look good en masse.PatGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00379668269395518541noreply@blogger.com