tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post8868783584203427010..comments2024-03-23T05:06:37.255-07:00Comments on Miniature Minions: Rolica RevisitedDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-4579683775377108212021-06-21T10:01:39.662-07:002021-06-21T10:01:39.662-07:00Paul, my standard six figure base is 30x40mm. For...Paul, my standard six figure base is 30x40mm. For the smaller three figure single ranked base I use a 15x40mm base. The two and one figure bases are just split off proportionately from the 15x40.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-29910616550281178732021-05-25T00:54:55.825-07:002021-05-25T00:54:55.825-07:00Excellent pictures, very inspiring. Could I ask, ...Excellent pictures, very inspiring. Could I ask, what base sizes do you use?<br /><br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-81424790435911261782021-05-18T14:37:22.584-07:002021-05-18T14:37:22.584-07:00Mark, Fortunately Sugars is on the way to Atlanta ...Mark, Fortunately Sugars is on the way to Atlanta where my father-in-law lives. We will also travel through this summer to visit my son down in Florida. The great thing about Sugars is that even my vegetarian wife is very happy to eat there. The cornbread, pinto beans, and okra are awesome. We are not as brave as you to go for the whole Jalapenos though!<br /><br />Next up will likely be Vimiero, which I will probably do in two parts. Rob has also suggested Mesa de Ibor (17 Mar ‘09), which would allow me to field many of the German battalions including Nassau, Frankfort, and, Baden, all of which Dick modeled. I'm thinking Vimiero first though as I need a chance to catch up sprucing up the French battalions. I have almost finished the first of what is essentially three divisions in the British allied army, and would like to get a division of French finished before moving on the the French allied German and Dutch troops.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-89111280428163890432021-05-18T09:45:15.541-07:002021-05-18T09:45:15.541-07:00It's great that you have got together for a ga...It's great that you have got together for a game and to see the collection in action. What is your next game going to be. A rerun of Rolica or something else.<br /><br />I know that a lunch at Sugars Ribs, in Chattonooga, must be over 250 miles round trip from Nashville. <br />Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-4271036312319932912021-05-18T07:45:50.217-07:002021-05-18T07:45:50.217-07:00Maybe not for lunch, but we are much more spread o...Maybe not for lunch, but we are much more spread out here, so guilty as charged. <br /><br />I am envious of your ability to visit Portugal and Spain without traveling halfway around the world. I hope to get there one day and see the battlefields myself, but it is good to know that my approximation of the terrain meets muster. It's not an easy thing to do!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-26999549059179543942021-05-18T06:47:55.978-07:002021-05-18T06:47:55.978-07:00My recollection of US colleagues is that they woul...My recollection of US colleagues is that they would drive 80 miles for lunch! <br />Nice battle. I have visited Rolica and, though the town is on an eminence the hilly terrain means that there are clear views in some directions, but that it is quite possible to move units around discretely and to suddenly appear close to the enemy, just as you have it<br />Roylewisgunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935143236897047636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-29133447136276954552021-05-18T05:42:23.400-07:002021-05-18T05:42:23.400-07:00I suspect the Archduke had his tongue firmly plant...I suspect the Archduke had his tongue firmly planted in his cheek. It did make me realize that since I incorporate variably sized units, I need to incorporate a mechanism to account for unit size in melee. I'll probably add +1 die/12 figures to the combat modifiers. Having 12 figures rout 36 was pretty spectacular!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-56464513661562374822021-05-18T05:38:09.018-07:002021-05-18T05:38:09.018-07:00I know, right? Maybe they need a special Highland ...I know, right? Maybe they need a special Highland rating of A++. To make it worse the full battalion was routed by two companies of line infantry!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-54583962811189239372021-05-18T05:29:44.927-07:002021-05-18T05:29:44.927-07:00You can't make an omelette without breaking eg...You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs, a shame for the 42nd, but there you go. Unlike the Archduke (below), I don't subscribe to the view that the Highland units were any better than other line regiments in this period - just had the better PR that comes with being visually distinctive.Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-27799932763084653932021-05-18T01:44:46.929-07:002021-05-18T01:44:46.929-07:00This is indeed the essence of civilised life. Bril...This is indeed the essence of civilised life. Brilliant spectacle, great commentary. But what’s that about highlanders routing? That never happens. Well, not when I’m facing them...The Archdukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-24049047856410253472021-05-17T20:58:10.194-07:002021-05-17T20:58:10.194-07:00It may be plastic, but I think that adds to the vi...It may be plastic, but I think that adds to the vintage charm. If it were actual glass it would be an expensive antique. I'll take free over expensive any day! This same family gave us an enormous oak desk that I use in my study everyday. I understand why she gave it away though, it is heavy as bejeasus!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-5652402004299165072021-05-17T20:49:14.032-07:002021-05-17T20:49:14.032-07:00Marvellous to see these classic figure on such a s...Marvellous to see these classic figure on such a splendid table for your first game in a while. Clearly a great time was had.<br />I agree with Lee, the light adds a great touch. You should not have told us it's a cheapie plastic job; looks the genuine article!<br />Regards, JamesJames Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-90975703875920358782021-05-17T07:41:04.400-07:002021-05-17T07:41:04.400-07:00It was a treat indeed. Having good friends over f...It was a treat indeed. Having good friends over for a game is what it is all about, otherwise it's just sitting in a basement painting figures by yourself!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-54476781759134480792021-05-17T07:38:28.184-07:002021-05-17T07:38:28.184-07:00All of the gamers really seemed to enjoy the rules...All of the gamers really seemed to enjoy the rules. They picked them up so quickly, that my job as umpire was just to sit back and enjoy the show!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-5084377783155160572021-05-17T07:36:51.737-07:002021-05-17T07:36:51.737-07:00That light was a gift from one of my wife's co...That light was a gift from one of my wife's colleagues who left town. It's just cheap plastic, but I have grown to love it!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-82014668840090257802021-05-17T07:16:16.091-07:002021-05-17T07:16:16.091-07:00The big battalions do look great, but if it had no...The big battalions do look great, but if it had not been for Dick Tennant I don't think I would have had the fortitude for it! You are spot on about each player playing only a couple of battalions. I think it helps create a bond with the individual battalions. You can learn the Colonel's name (all are accurately represented) and have some investment in the units outcome.<br /><br />James was clever to do an end run with the 24th. That really cemented the victory for the British, but it also cost the 42nd. Had the 24th been in support the 42nd would not have gone disorganized right as the 39th charged!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-5034462747094198032021-05-17T07:10:00.788-07:002021-05-17T07:10:00.788-07:00It was so funny to have all three of the special e...It was so funny to have all three of the special events happen, whereas in our game we never had a single one. Of course I was so excited to finally get the Portuguese on the table I forgot to photograph them!<br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-72468111768200630002021-05-17T05:01:40.799-07:002021-05-17T05:01:40.799-07:00Splendid David...
It’s always a pleasure to see y...Splendid David...<br /><br />It’s always a pleasure to see your collection out on the table.<br />And having your friends round for a game... a treat indeed.<br /><br />All the best. Aly<br />Aly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-83337258092972484622021-05-17T03:40:24.367-07:002021-05-17T03:40:24.367-07:00The figures and terrain look spectacular David - g...The figures and terrain look spectacular David - glad you're having fun with the rules too!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-77027275176929368592021-05-17T01:30:55.777-07:002021-05-17T01:30:55.777-07:00Wonderful sight David after the terrible impact up...Wonderful sight David after the terrible impact upon our lives of the past year. Great looking game of course and your figures are magnificent. Love the light over the table :)'Lee.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02728400013024811279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-82354840739425348782021-05-17T01:13:20.065-07:002021-05-17T01:13:20.065-07:00Looks a fun game - with so many players they must&...Looks a fun game - with so many players they must've only been commanding a handful of units each. This only makes it more fun, old-school gaming should be like this, more of a social occasion than a competition. Your units look lovely, being 50% bigger than M&M probably helps but I shall not turn to the dark-side. I intend converting M&M to Hexon hexes and a 36-strong line will extend beyond 2 hexes (I want a column/square to occupy 1 hex and line 2).<br />The picture of you bringing out the 'surprise' Portuguese units was a classic, shame there wasn't one of their French opponent's face taken at the same time.<br />On the topic of photos I was momentarily disoriented by the 24th making a run for the village. The absence of backpacks (I wish all mine were w/o) and the figure facing the wrong way made me think they were going in the opposite direction.Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-66870554194030591392021-05-16T22:34:39.270-07:002021-05-16T22:34:39.270-07:00A 'Rolicing' good time was had be all, by ...A 'Rolicing' good time was had be all, by the looks of it!<br />This is a very entertaining report, David, and the troops, needless to say, look absolutely gorgeous on your ingenious terrain.<br /><br />Best regards, WMWellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.com