As any of you that know me would have predicted, the Falklands project is a little stalled at the moment, mainly due to the interference of work and family life.
As a result, I have fallen prey to that virulent disease that plagues many wargamers - "ooh shiny!".
TooFatLardies are releasing their new Dark Age "Arthurian" rules at the end of this month.
I had been quite happy that I didn't need these rules over the last few years as reports about progress on the project known as "Beerwulf" have floated in on the TooFatLardies Yahoo Group. I had even managed to look at all of the pretty blog posts from the final rounds of playtesting on the TooFatLardies blog, and thought to myself, "That's nice...might have a look in a few years." I was also a little frustrated that this project seemed to have supplanted work on "Chain of Command" and the Boer War rules.
But a week or two ago Richard from TFL announced that pre-orders were open and I dutifully went and sent him about AU$50! It's a sickness!
Having said that, from the battle reports, it looks like a good game with a good campaign system built in, and given it's TFL pedigree, I'm sure it will be worthwhile. Note also that that investment includes the printed rules, cards in a hard plastic case, electronic copy of the rules, and (if you got in early enough) a limited edition 28mm figure of Arthur.
However it wasn't until I finally got around to listening to this chat between Neil from Meeples and Miniatures and Richard from TFL on the M&M podcast yesterday, that I realised how good the systems that TFL have put into "Dux Brit" are. Give episode 91 of Meeples and Miniatures a listen, and if it doesn't have you heading off to order the game, you're a stronger man than I!
I had considered doing this in 15mm with figures from Splintered Light that are purpose built for the period, but instead I've decided to stick with my commitment and try it in 6mm. I've had a natty idea for basing (more on that when the time comes) and I think it's a perfect opportunity for a first time purchase from Baccus Miniatures to see if some of their late roman and early medieval period ranges can be pressed into service in this period.
Pre-orders ship on the 31st, so it will be mid-late August by the time I get my hard copy and cards, but apparently I'll have the electronic copy in email on the day, so stand by for some early thoughts later this week.
Despite the lack of updates on the blog over the last couple of months, I have been thinking and doing hobby stuff and have purchased a few things, so there will also be some catch-up posts coming, in particular some better pictures of the Scotia minis I received recently.
Looks like it will be a good game. I am very tempted by Saga myself.
ReplyDeleteAs I'd had no intention of gaming the Dark Ages in the near future, I haven't really looked in to them.
DeleteJust had a quick look at the Gripping Beast and Studio Tomahawk sites, and they don't seem to provide any info whatsoever. Studio Tomahawk has a big "Under Construction" sign on the Saga page!
Maybe it's my navigating that's the problem.
I'll have to check out some fan pages. Any recommendations Beccas?