tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post5749682482042833027..comments2024-03-29T02:20:48.109-07:00Comments on Band of Wargame Brothers: Battle of Lesnaya, September/October 1708Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-75297659529292396012023-05-23T23:45:29.533-07:002023-05-23T23:45:29.533-07:00It's a fascinating battle- well they all are r...It's a fascinating battle- well they all are really in the GNW!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-82961637552277829762023-05-16T19:06:44.972-07:002023-05-16T19:06:44.972-07:00Great looking game. I had not heard of this battle...Great looking game. I had not heard of this battle but looked it up. Very interesting. I thought Poltava was Peter's first victory.<br />Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600374347510328404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-78061120251513910612023-04-30T23:43:45.626-07:002023-04-30T23:43:45.626-07:00Hey Keith- all I can say is that we replicated his...Hey Keith- all I can say is that we replicated history! We managed to get the same result as the Russians did historically. But I have always said that if the Swedes lose on the table- it's the fault of the rules.....or bad dice..or poor play...or a combination of all three. I have used my rules for about 8 games- have had varied results. In our refight of Holoczwyn the luck of the dice meantJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-22048498519286619702023-04-30T23:32:09.488-07:002023-04-30T23:32:09.488-07:00Hmm...Keith- you're giving me ideas..yes I hav...Hmm...Keith- you're giving me ideas..yes I have all the scenarios from Barry...I think they are on the cards next!<br />Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-38271649569086793642023-04-28T01:14:28.968-07:002023-04-28T01:14:28.968-07:00The 4Ground mini scenarios include three separate ...The 4Ground mini scenarios include three separate events at Poltava - one being the assault on the redoubts - that's one I think I can split down even further, to fit my 2 x 2 table!rrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316317334203888350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-31920249677949065372023-04-28T01:12:00.937-07:002023-04-28T01:12:00.937-07:00I have a genuine concern re this John - if I ever ...I have a genuine concern re this John - if I ever get into gaming with my mate Nick. He has read a fair bit of background info on the conflict, and has repeatedly said, the Russians need 4:1 advantage over the Swedes, to have any chance using Mr Hiltons rules...HOWEVER, he already knows the tactics that it took Peter the Great ten years to figure out, so, the perceived advantages the Swedes may rrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316317334203888350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-42416548539373040322023-03-26T20:57:25.820-07:002023-03-26T20:57:25.820-07:00Thank you very much. I appreciate your comments!Thank you very much. I appreciate your comments!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-33568766078181774042023-03-20T02:20:35.861-07:002023-03-20T02:20:35.861-07:00Excellent photos and report. I love that you show ...Excellent photos and report. I love that you show so many photos with many details.Amtmann B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02939313112868431455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-61539729990077579572023-03-02T03:27:58.737-08:002023-03-02T03:27:58.737-08:00Thanks Neil- my favourite too!Thanks Neil- my favourite too!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-36479021674202587872023-02-27T17:26:55.416-08:002023-02-27T17:26:55.416-08:00I agree Joseph- thanks for the comments. The GNW ...I agree Joseph- thanks for the comments. The GNW has so much to offer!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-67198154519339875852023-02-27T17:26:13.885-08:002023-02-27T17:26:13.885-08:00Thanks James- I am glad you enjoyed the post! Lock...Thanks James- I am glad you enjoyed the post! Lockdown- over two years - gave me a lot of painting time- it's amazing how many figures you can get through when work zooms don't require an image on the screen- just the audio! This was tough for the Swedes- but they are due for a big win. I don't have enough Saxons for Klissow- although my Poles are getting there. I have to have a Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-85802906849207480172023-02-27T09:27:40.932-08:002023-02-27T09:27:40.932-08:00Oh such a wonderful collection and table. Good cho...Oh such a wonderful collection and table. Good choice for a scenario too. One of my favorite periods as well. Ga Pa! Swedes.Joseph Cadenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-56057527982653106542023-02-25T15:17:28.816-08:002023-02-25T15:17:28.816-08:00Wonderful to see Great Northern War on the table. ...Wonderful to see Great Northern War on the table. You went from nothing to staging big, wonderful looking games in quick time (in my books)! This one looked absolutely superb. You take top close-up photos too.<br />Lesnaya is a toughie for the Swedes, as you said. Hold on and skulk away in the night? You have to be kidding?!!<br />Time for some Swedish victories. Is Klissow next? Eventually, is James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-26300727667723528712023-02-24T16:08:30.659-08:002023-02-24T16:08:30.659-08:00Thanks Keith- yes I think , on average the Russian...Thanks Keith- yes I think , on average the Russians have won most of my GNW games- but in every game the Russian player bemoans that the Swedes are 'too tough' and have 'too many advantages'....but then they win! Time to give the Swedes even more advantages I think!!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-57744205524948648242023-02-24T16:06:47.734-08:002023-02-24T16:06:47.734-08:00Thanks Jonathan- yes you can't beat a good his...Thanks Jonathan- yes you can't beat a good historical refight! I always feel it gives insight ( in a very small way) into what happened at the time.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-48028175847598720182023-02-24T16:05:51.043-08:002023-02-24T16:05:51.043-08:00Thanks Michal. I appreciate your comments.Thanks Michal. I appreciate your comments.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-85189551074930559682023-02-24T02:23:19.222-08:002023-02-24T02:23:19.222-08:00Once again John, nice to see the GNW figures on th...Once again John, nice to see the GNW figures on the table. Just a shame about the result....bloody Russians!rrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316317334203888350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-53310054242035379262023-02-23T14:06:50.862-08:002023-02-23T14:06:50.862-08:00Superb looking game for my favourite periodSuperb looking game for my favourite periodNeil Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796937765907984193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-70362926891227196762023-02-23T08:21:34.705-08:002023-02-23T08:21:34.705-08:00Stunning game photos, John. Really stunning! Lik...Stunning game photos, John. Really stunning! Like you, I prefer refighting historical battles too. Excellent report.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000607646504186151.post-48416735060287130092023-02-23T07:13:54.476-08:002023-02-23T07:13:54.476-08:00Awesome looking game!
Beautiful miniatures and ter...Awesome looking game!<br />Beautiful miniatures and terrains. Michal DwarfCrypthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915669873652904866noreply@blogger.com