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17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 12:54 pm
by Adam Hayes
Inspired by Barry's current naval project I have started to put together some ship models that will allow me to tinker with this period.
Not sure what rules to try for this sort of period and level of game. Any suggestions happily reveived.
My blog
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 7:36 pm
by Friedrich August I.
Looks like a nice start.
Did you try out Barry Source Rules? Here is a link to it.
http://legio-wargames.com/download/i/ma ... 0rules.pdf
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:55 pm
by Adam Hayes
Yes thanks. Looking at them they are more for larger scale games but I will give them a go for my 5th Rates and smaller games. I also have Galleys and Galleons by Ganesha Games that look interesting and maybe aimed more at small actions with a few ships rather than fleets.
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:16 am
by Friedrich August I.
I searched my link library and found this ->
http://www.navalwargamessociety.org/rulesonline.html
or
http://perfectcaptain.50megs.com/request.html --> scroll down to SPANISH FURY
click on the picture of
Spanish Fury - Sail
Eventually you find there suitable small engagement Rules.
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:05 pm
by Adam Hayes
I tried out Galleys and Galleons last week. Seems quite a neat set of rules. Not too complex, minimal book-keeping and with some subtleties to make it a tactical challenge. Eminently tweakable as well, so that I can include the elements that I think embody the period.
Further thoughts here:
click
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:55 pm
by barr7430
watch out for a wee post tonight or tomorrow on single ship-ish combat:)
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:31 pm
by Adam Hayes
barr7430 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:55 pm
watch out for a wee post tonight or tomorrow on single ship-ish combat:)
I'm already finding I can lose a single ship REALLY quickly!
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:09 pm
by barr7430
Have blogged it now Adam, run same scenario twice. 40 minute game x 2 works well. Next I'll introduce my notorious cards....
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:47 pm
by Adam Hayes
I saw the first blog post, tried to leave a a comment but it doesn't let me (probably quite a good policy!*) Looked like a really good way to include the influence of characters. It does seem like a period when captains and admirals were important and often in the thick of the action. The frequent high casualty count also showed up how important their presence was once they were hors de combat. Looking forward to reading the second run through.
(*I don't think Clarence has forgiven yet me for the Battle of Drax.
)
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:12 pm
by barr7430
not sure why you can't comment on the blog. DOB can't either. I will ask the VA Oracle
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:39 pm
by Friedrich August I.
barr7430 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:12 pm
not sure why you can't comment on the blog. DOB can't either. I will ask the VA Oracle
Could be a case with Browser Pop up Blocker. Might be no harm if you check this in your Browser.
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:28 am
by Adam Hayes
Friedrich August I. wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:39 pm
barr7430 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:12 pm
not sure why you can't comment on the blog. DOB can't either. I will ask the VA Oracle
Could be a case with Browser Pop up Blocker. Might be no harm if you check this in your Browser.
Good call Günter, I now have a voice (bwa ha ha!)
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:30 am
by barr7430
SPEAK UP ADAM! WE CAN'T HEAR YOU!
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:54 am
by obriendavid
Friedrich August I. wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:39 pm
barr7430 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:12 pm
not sure why you can't comment on the blog. DOB can't either. I will ask the VA Oracle
Could be a case with Browser Pop up Blocker. Might be no harm if you check this in your Browser.
If I knew what a browser was and where to find it? I would try that but it seems strange that I can post here without any problems.
Re: 17th Century Naval Games
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:01 am
by Adam Hayes
obriendavid wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:54 am
Friedrich August I. wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:39 pm
barr7430 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:12 pm
not sure why you can't comment on the blog. DOB can't either. I will ask the VA Oracle
Could be a case with Browser Pop up Blocker. Might be no harm if you check this in your Browser.
If I knew what a browser was and where to find it? I would try that but it seems strange that I can post here without any problems.
Near the top right corner of my Internet window I have a button with a hand on it (like the Red Hand of Ulster but reveresed colours.) When I click on it one of the menu of options is to "Pause Adblock". Choosing that suddenly allowed me to post on the blog. (And as you can see above Barry is getting nervous about the idea!)