tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post1401770360754348453..comments2024-03-28T21:00:41.841+00:00Comments on KEITH'S WARGAMING BLOG: Battlegroup Blitzkrieg - The Story So FarKeith Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12903769462646267048noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-1708150069098568142015-05-02T12:51:11.055+01:002015-05-02T12:51:11.055+01:00Nothing anyone could possibly disagree with there,...Nothing anyone could possibly disagree with there, Piers. <br /><br />Thanks for chipping in on the blog. You have been most helpful.Keith Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903769462646267048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-82769695357695016962015-05-02T10:45:40.666+01:002015-05-02T10:45:40.666+01:00Here ye go...
http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB...Here ye go...<br /><br />http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=366&t=37963<br /><br />Id also echo the comments of playing what you enjoy. Life is too short and wargames rules are such a personal choice its the best option. I dont believe anyone can tell another their rules are superior, just some people like one more than another... and thats a good thing as it gives such wide variety.<br /><br />For us as the writers and all the work for the books, writing, research, photos, layout is done by just the two of us, we write the books because we want to play them, not to make a fortune! Each book funds the next and its just nice to see people enjoy a game that we do. We publish them in the same way we like to buy our military history and gaming books.<br /><br />As someone in the industry once told me, if you want to make £1 million in wargaming, start with £2 million!<br /><br />My point is, most people write rules out of a passion for their hobby and the hope others will share that. <br />Piershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621064172797548187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-86167507074021910202015-05-02T10:18:19.460+01:002015-05-02T10:18:19.460+01:00Are right, got ya. They essentially use the same r...Are right, got ya. They essentially use the same rules as MCs, as they are treated as a transport. I believe we covered cavalry in a Q&A and a note shoukd have been in Blitz. I will add one to the forum as a sticky comment. <br /><br />We dont account for horseholders to ease book keeping, but when I have done I remove one figure per 'section' for ease. We tend to simplify things like unit drivers and horseholders for ease.<br /><br />Regards <br /><br />PiersPiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621064172797548187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-9740500584019115542015-05-02T08:54:53.645+01:002015-05-02T08:54:53.645+01:00Piers, thanks for that further info. As you say, c...Piers, thanks for that further info. As you say, cavalry are in the book, but a few rules are missing (unless I missed them), such as what type of target they constitute, how many men are lost as horse holders, do they use the normal embark/disembark rules, etc. Something like the little section on motorcycle troops on p.14 was needed, IMHO.Keith Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903769462646267048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-69914709852984585202015-05-01T18:28:05.209+01:002015-05-01T18:28:05.209+01:00Cavalry are in the book... so not sure what ye mea...Cavalry are in the book... so not sure what ye mean there. <br /><br />And were not many FJ used in Poland or France. Their use other than Eben Emael and the bridges was largely confined to Holland.<br /><br />The FJ will feature in their own part book coveri BG Crete and early engagements. The list plus airborne rules and the Dutch list (so they have someone to fight) would not have fitted in the book and if put in would have raised the cost. <br /><br />So the Dutch list will be a free giveaway and FJ will get the proper treatment in the Crete and Desert book next year.Piershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621064172797548187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-28532071198612962832015-05-01T18:28:02.552+01:002015-05-01T18:28:02.552+01:00But couldn't not agree more... play what you e...But couldn't not agree more... play what you enjoy!Piershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621064172797548187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-17143777813176366842015-05-01T18:27:43.543+01:002015-05-01T18:27:43.543+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Piershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621064172797548187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-32020634701148772962015-05-01T18:24:23.163+01:002015-05-01T18:24:23.163+01:00Cavalry are in the book... so not sure what ye mea...Cavalry are in the book... so not sure what ye mean there. <br /><br />And were not many FJ used in Poland or France. Their use other than Eben Emael and the bridges was largely confined to Holland.<br /><br />The FJ will feature in their own part book coveri BG Crete and early engagements. The list plus airborne rules and the Dutch list (so they have someone to fight) would not have fitted in the book and if put in would have raised the cost. <br /><br />So the Dutch list will be a free giveaway and FJ will get the proper treatment in the Crete and Desert book next year.Piershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621064172797548187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-82604591905785776842015-04-30T07:36:06.328+01:002015-04-30T07:36:06.328+01:00...and without wanting to get to philosophical abo......and without wanting to get to philosophical about it I think SteveJ has it exactly right..! Thanks for the reply Keith...Steve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-17148662921712352582015-04-30T07:02:22.889+01:002015-04-30T07:02:22.889+01:00As long as you enjoy the game Keith, that's al...As long as you enjoy the game Keith, that's all that matters:). Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-54553992260508882152015-04-29T23:12:13.188+01:002015-04-29T23:12:13.188+01:00Steve-the-wargamer: I still think BKC is a great s...Steve-the-wargamer: I still think BKC is a great set of rules. But after playing BKC for well over 10 years I just wanted to try something different. I wouldn't say BG is better than BKC - for me they will be 2 complimentary rule sets for playing at 2 different levels.<br /><br />Rules are a personal thing - I can understand people not wanting to play any set. Looked at objectively, Chain of Command might be a 'better' rule set, in the sense of being a better simulation or representation of warfare. Many people might consider it a more clever rule set than BG. But for me it was just a bit TOO clever. BG is just a game, based on WW2, but it suits me and I find it fun to play in a way I didn't with CoC.Keith Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903769462646267048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-53009662286947933782015-04-29T19:14:14.850+01:002015-04-29T19:14:14.850+01:00A very good and detailed review Keith. I have toye...A very good and detailed review Keith. I have toyed with the idea of these rules, but certain elements put me off, despite some very nice ideas contained therein. The omission of cavalry and Fallschirmjager seems inexcusable to me, given their use in both campaigns. Ditto smoke. Personally I will stick with Chain of Command for Squad to Platoon level actions, with BKCII being used for anything larger.Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-56584286582893619732015-04-29T14:30:05.271+01:002015-04-29T14:30:05.271+01:00As a Blitzkrieg Commander gamer, I was interested ...As a Blitzkrieg Commander gamer, I was interested to see you mentioned it... so why is Battlegroup better than BC for you?Steve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-26821892889459847382015-04-29T10:03:03.828+01:002015-04-29T10:03:03.828+01:00That was a really useful review. I've been thi...That was a really useful review. I've been thinking on and off of buying a set and now I probably will so thanks!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-1024344609084603642015-04-28T21:30:14.945+01:002015-04-28T21:30:14.945+01:00You can't say fairer than that Piers. Thanks.You can't say fairer than that Piers. Thanks.Keith Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903769462646267048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-35962034783490373242015-04-28T21:03:56.148+01:002015-04-28T21:03:56.148+01:00Read with interest, always good to see a balanced ...Read with interest, always good to see a balanced review, even if I dont necessarily agree with all the conclusions! ;)<br /><br />Keep up the good work dude, and hope you do enjoy the game, and if ye ever fancy a trip to Ireland, I will run a game for ya.Piershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621064172797548187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430463007570237159.post-30462073509148933262015-04-28T16:05:55.644+01:002015-04-28T16:05:55.644+01:00Now that is what I call a review well done. Thanks...Now that is what I call a review well done. Thanks.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.com