tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post3740341650399634338..comments2024-03-28T21:00:41.841+00:00Comments on KEITH'S WARGAMING BLOG: Kings Of War Historical - Playing & DiscussingKeith Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903769462646267048noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-6310113797705564792019-02-18T17:31:10.570+00:002019-02-18T17:31:10.570+00:00I think that your original idea to write your own ...I think that your original idea to write your own rules would be better then to change again and again rules which are more or less not to your taste.<br /><br />In my opinion all your amendments create a different game then KOWH. Or to say it in different word: your result is the same like many rules, which use for example the "engine" of Black Powder/Pike & Shotte etc. by Warlord, but include aspects from other rules (Cards to activate Units etc. like Kugelhagel). <br /><br />Personally I have a large collection of figures for ancient warfare (early Romans) but as more I learnt about ancient warfare, I felt that it is very difficult to reflect the style of fighting even if you use two similar armies - Spartans vs Thabian. <br /><br />Both of your games are looking great. But I prefer the second one. I don't like those frontal affairs, as you know. I hope you enjoy Ancient warfare nevertheless and I hope to read more about your rules.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />DamnitzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-87817922474346094832019-02-13T19:30:33.174+00:002019-02-13T19:30:33.174+00:00Thanks Stuart. I'll keep an eye out for them. ...Thanks Stuart. I'll keep an eye out for them. I have a lot of respect for Mantic, not least for the amount of free stuff they offer.Keith Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903769462646267048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-83390831641969621702019-02-12T19:10:05.295+00:002019-02-12T19:10:05.295+00:00Keith - I have the strong feeling that KOWH was so...Keith - I have the strong feeling that KOWH was something they did as people wanted to use their historic armies and currently in the KOW fantasy system they would all fall under one human army list, which is basically medieval. I think its essentially an orphaned project they are nt planning to develop.<br /><br />So...they might be up for someone else developing it further or doing one of their Clash of Kings style annual supplements. They appear at quite a few shows in our area and always seem up for a chat about their games. Might be worth a chat when you next spot them to get more background on the system / your thoughts on KOWH. Wargamer Stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05108623245011101004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-8528259036959493742019-02-11T05:51:20.608+00:002019-02-11T05:51:20.608+00:00Thanks for taking the time to give a considered vi...Thanks for taking the time to give a considered view of the rules. I have them on the shelf ... where they have stayed! I will at least take them down now and have a browse.<br /><br />I do agree with your observations about 'ganging up' in melee. I would much rather see a system that has a one on one resolution, with additional units acting as supports. Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-74190974945495304192019-02-10T22:40:41.868+00:002019-02-10T22:40:41.868+00:00There's an un-official variant for TYW/ECW tha...There's an un-official variant for TYW/ECW that I played with a friend of mine a short time ago. It does work but it's a bit quirky. I'd use it again for fast, simple one-off games.Grenzer Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294380876807418037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-1604091645859615972019-02-10T22:38:48.233+00:002019-02-10T22:38:48.233+00:00Fun games! Which is of course the point. If one&...Fun games! Which is of course the point. If one's choice of rules do that, that's at least half the battle, if you'll excuse the expression. I am finally getting my own (Really?) five core rules nailed down, although I must admit that they owe much to Mr. Featherstone and other early proponents of the hobby.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-39240482587210656072019-02-10T21:33:44.115+00:002019-02-10T21:33:44.115+00:00I think the most important thing is that you'v...I think the most important thing is that you've found a set of rules that you enjoy for the Ancients period and that is all that really matters. I think we all tweak rulesets here and there to suit our own interpretation of how units, weapons etc performed. Others may disagree, as is their right.<br /><br />Personally I'm really enjoying Bob Cordery's 'The Portable Wargame' at the moment as they give me a nice and simple set of rules, but with enough challenges and decisions to make to provide a good game. So this evening I was able to set up, play the game and take it down, all within less than an hour. And I enjoyed the game. Given my general lack of gaming time these are perfect for me. <br /><br />By the way, both games looked really good:). Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.com