tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post2301769866528250258..comments2024-03-10T11:27:01.913-05:00Comments on Baron's Blog: Fistful of Lead: Horse & Musket, the Legion in MexicoBaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-30647578065843263262016-10-08T03:51:04.078-05:002016-10-08T03:51:04.078-05:00Hi (from France),
There will be a supplement for ...Hi (from France),<br /><br />There will be a supplement for your very good rules to play groups (3 or 5 miniatures per group)? <br />With my friends, we would like to play your rules for colonial period (NWF, sudan, beau geste, congo...). <br /><br />Cheers. Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05354623233257272483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-46025550251442187122016-07-29T14:33:55.910-05:002016-07-29T14:33:55.910-05:00Those are the moments that make the game great.Those are the moments that make the game great.BaronVonJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-8896881946568559202016-07-29T12:56:01.570-05:002016-07-29T12:56:01.570-05:00Greenhorns = militia. Makes sense. BTW, the Mexica...Greenhorns = militia. Makes sense. BTW, the Mexican peasants were quite deadly in my Mag. 7 game, even with their lowly D8's. Everyone cheered when one peasant took down a bandit armed only with a shovel! Great stuff!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053851989864198317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-6278606541641571672016-07-29T07:45:17.293-05:002016-07-29T07:45:17.293-05:00You can also make the Mexicans "Greenhorns&qu...You can also make the Mexicans "Greenhorns" using a d8.BaronVonJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-28583156728113611522016-07-28T13:58:01.035-05:002016-07-28T13:58:01.035-05:00Hi Jaye,
Thanks for the quick reply! I can see no...Hi Jaye,<br /><br />Thanks for the quick reply! I can see now how the volley fire isn't appropriate and probably not necessary given the other advantages the Legion enjoys. I'm interested in the notion of the Dregs. I did kind of have in mind a "Camerone" scenario with the Legion holding off many times their number. In fact, I have run Camerone games several times and always felt that what was missing was the emotional effect when one more legionnaire went down. Of course, it's completely unfair to the Mexicans who are honest, patriotic Joes just trying to defend their homeland. I'll have to give it some more thought before the game on the 13th of August. Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053851989864198317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-29885658001048004692016-07-27T17:20:24.393-05:002016-07-27T17:20:24.393-05:00Hey Nick,
1. Officers just give the bonus, (you...Hey Nick,<br />1. Officers just give the bonus, (you'd be surprised how much this helps) however, you could also give them a Trait or two.<br />2. The volley fire idea has been tried (and you are welcome to playtest) And I find it doesn't work for the reason you suggested. The number of cards you get is, in fact a tactical advantage. So getting 5 cards then choosing the best is kind of unfair.<br />If you truly want hordes of troops, I would suggest maybe using an idea I'm testing the for the "Buccaneers and Cavaliers" supplement to Horse and Musket. Dregs. <br />Dregs are are groups of 3 henchmen types. They essential function like one model. They only get 1 card for the 3, and have only one wound. So, anything save a Pin drops them.<br />I give the Legionnaires a +1 to hit in both Close Combat, Shooting and Un pin rolls to reflect their better training. Say "Hi" to Mr. Foss for me.BaronVonJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-83770524068701767902016-07-27T16:40:27.381-05:002016-07-27T16:40:27.381-05:00I was preparing for my Magnificent Seven game when...I was preparing for my Magnificent Seven game when this was posted, so I didn't really pay much attention at the time. Now I'd like to try a similar game but with more figures on the table, at least five per player to start, as you suggest in you convention games. I have a couple of questions: 1. You mention the officer figure and the NCO in the AAR. Do they possess any other attributes other than the "Leader" attribute in the rules which make it easier to roll to get out of pinned if the leader is close?<br />2. Since all of the French will be well trained Legionnaires, what do you think of a rule to allow them to fire a volley if the officer is close by? That would mean firing more than one card at once. Of course, there is a down side since several figures will be out for the turn at one time after firing.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053851989864198317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-10761795661494461972016-05-22T13:34:30.491-05:002016-05-22T13:34:30.491-05:00Ivan, I routinely run 8 player games with each pla...Ivan, I routinely run 8 player games with each player controlling 5 models with the game lasting under 2 1/2 hours. Great for convention games but also one on one fights (much shorter of course).<br />As I am a big fan of the Nordic Weasel Games, email me your particulars and I'll send you a copy.<br />-J<br />jayewileydesign@gmail.comBaronVonJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-92128265298574896942016-05-21T17:00:43.530-05:002016-05-21T17:00:43.530-05:00How many guys can you comfortably have on the tabl...How many guys can you comfortably have on the table in Fistful of Lead?Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873440251698488032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140011610703259305.post-80554563312191828962016-05-21T09:46:26.325-05:002016-05-21T09:46:26.325-05:00What a great idea...lovely terrain too!What a great idea...lovely terrain too!Jim Jackamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418123950779160903noreply@blogger.com