tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post5563606910480180925..comments2024-03-18T18:29:49.735-04:00Comments on Blunders on the Danube: Historicon #2: Battle of Ravenna April 11, 1512Gonsalvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-3309077633214145522017-07-25T22:23:25.857-04:002017-07-25T22:23:25.857-04:00Thank you, Iain! Yes, "spot the Manufacturer...Thank you, Iain! Yes, "spot the Manufacturer" would include Hinchliffe, Essex, Foundry, Redoubt, IOld GFlory, maybe even a few Minifigs and Ral Partha...Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-71042276834035755472017-07-25T06:44:37.659-04:002017-07-25T06:44:37.659-04:00Great looking battle and fun to play spot the manu...Great looking battle and fun to play spot the manufacturer for all the different types you've got on the table, you've put a game on people are pretty reasonable if you make a mistake or two it all looks lovely. <br />Best Iain caveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-91089249974400438872017-07-23T16:48:41.509-04:002017-07-23T16:48:41.509-04:00glad you liked it! Ravenna is felt to be one of th...glad you liked it! Ravenna is felt to be one of the pivotal battles in "Early Nodern Warfare", as it marked the first time that Artillery played a decisive role in the outcome of a battle. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-54739639837881503132017-07-23T14:49:35.672-04:002017-07-23T14:49:35.672-04:00Nice work here Peter again. Interesting scenario f...Nice work here Peter again. Interesting scenario for both sides. I knew little of this historical battle so thank you expanding my knowledge. Pike blocks do look "cool". You went all out for Historicon this year.<br /><br />MichaelWargamerabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163937359135727197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-52796446084929966122017-07-23T00:03:20.247-04:002017-07-23T00:03:20.247-04:00Oddly, a number of game designers (Bob Jones, Jim ...Oddly, a number of game designers (Bob Jones, Jim Getz, and Sam Mustafa together in direct conversation) have remarked that they are probably the WORST person to ask about the fine points of their rules, because of the many drafts and revisions over time; years later, it can be hard to recall which one you finally went with in the print version!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-4960155582031024772017-07-22T22:42:44.830-04:002017-07-22T22:42:44.830-04:00Yeah, that can be embarrassing but it happens to u...Yeah, that can be embarrassing but it happens to us all. Besides, we likely have multiple versions of the rules in our heads. Who can remember which version is currently on paper?Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-17332918271506303142017-07-21T21:34:53.946-04:002017-07-21T21:34:53.946-04:00I agree - looks and fun first, rules second. A bit...I agree - looks and fun first, rules second. A bit embarrassing when they are YOUR rules, though! :-)<br />Anyway, glad that you liked it!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-20988204512724058882017-07-21T21:33:30.751-04:002017-07-21T21:33:30.751-04:00Thanks, Tim. You and Noah were a pleasure to have ...Thanks, Tim. You and Noah were a pleasure to have in the game... as always! A HUGE thanks to both of you as well for helping me pack it all up and move it to the car Thursday night (and then again Friday and Saturday nights, too!). Barry was even more whipped than I was Thursday, and headed out early that night.Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-48624772697345577482017-07-21T13:54:36.328-04:002017-07-21T13:54:36.328-04:00Great battle Peter, looks really spectacular and i...Great battle Peter, looks really spectacular and interesting to see the Spanish won this refight. I often forget rules on the rare occasions when I game, having a laugh and making the game look great are the main thing in my opinion!Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-24417111021799251342017-07-21T12:24:39.477-04:002017-07-21T12:24:39.477-04:00A fantastic game as always. Noah and I had a blast...A fantastic game as always. Noah and I had a blast once again. When in doubt, charge.Katzensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006215554223202009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-80573558037822168362017-07-21T07:08:18.762-04:002017-07-21T07:08:18.762-04:00On that side, they had some losses from skirmish f...On that side, they had some losses from skirmish fire, and then both sides largely stared one another down, being rather reluctant to commit to fairly even actions. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-72067706137663269422017-07-21T07:06:27.358-04:002017-07-21T07:06:27.358-04:00You are too kind, Phil!You are too kind, Phil!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-32812437083691239752017-07-21T07:06:03.956-04:002017-07-21T07:06:03.956-04:00Thanks, Mark. It would have been better if it were...Thanks, Mark. It would have been better if it were a less major error, though!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-4483997833456215312017-07-21T07:05:15.326-04:002017-07-21T07:05:15.326-04:00Thanks, Lawrence!Thanks, Lawrence!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-75432033642981012322017-07-21T05:36:41.438-04:002017-07-21T05:36:41.438-04:00Wonderful looking game Peter! How did the French c...Wonderful looking game Peter! How did the French cavalry on the left fair?David Cookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148983897942472092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-43009837402918663942017-07-21T02:34:38.421-04:002017-07-21T02:34:38.421-04:00Impressive pictures of a great looking game, these...Impressive pictures of a great looking game, these armies are splendid...Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-44193759968436894642017-07-21T01:13:30.767-04:002017-07-21T01:13:30.767-04:00Great stuff Peter, and yes errors creep in with fa...Great stuff Peter, and yes errors creep in with fatigue but provided the players enjoyed themselves that's the most important thing in my book! Well done! :)Chasseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919997382932080898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-62585212417000075422017-07-21T01:07:40.462-04:002017-07-21T01:07:40.462-04:00A great-looking game, and it seems as though every...A great-looking game, and it seems as though everyone enjoyed themselves too much to worry about an oversight. A very pleasant way to spend a Thursday evening.Lawrence Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626386564817082992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-51565213693177669222017-07-20T21:30:54.039-04:002017-07-20T21:30:54.039-04:00Thanks, Jon. As much as I love Napoleonic uniforms...Thanks, Jon. As much as I love Napoleonic uniforms,it is hard to beat the flamboyant dress and bold heraldic banners of the great Italian Wars for color!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-63054935705758104052017-07-20T20:26:53.189-04:002017-07-20T20:26:53.189-04:00Peter! That is such a colorful array of troops! S...Peter! That is such a colorful array of troops! Seeing your beautiful arrangement makes me want to see my Italian Wars project out on the gaming table.<br /><br />In the heat of battle, quick action an fatigue can introduce errors. Lucky for you, the players were an agreeable and understanding lot.<br /><br />Stunning collection!<br /><br /> Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.com