tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post3603000911107730525..comments2024-03-03T09:46:30.089-05:00Comments on ZeroTwentythree: WAB?ZeroTwentythreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08447858247978320583noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-65381660354614208552009-06-23T20:53:20.459-04:002009-06-23T20:53:20.459-04:00I've played a few games of FoG and really have...I've played a few games of FoG and really have mixed feelings about it. I'd like to try a few more games, though. I did recently pick up the core rulebook and the two Roman books.<br /><br />Right now I'm more likely to jump into 28mm DBA first. I'm considering trying to use that as a "gateway" to get non-wargamers into wargaming. ;)ZeroTwentythreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382747835221715170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-84844690124023291742009-06-23T09:41:18.322-04:002009-06-23T09:41:18.322-04:00I've been thinking about this a bit lately, lo...I've been thinking about this a bit lately, looking over my old and lonely WAB stuff... I have hundreds of vikings painted... Have you thought about 28mm Field of Glory? They have production value, and a publisher like Osprey is sure to see the entire series through to the end. On top of that, the basing is the same as DBA.<br /><br />Also, I was perusing my Shieldwall book and noted that they have their Norman knights mounted two to a 40mm base. If you mounted three to a 60mm base it would have the same proportions and would also be a DBA element.<br /><br />Just a thought as I myself consider what to do with my old WAB stuff...<br /><br />n.Neldorethhttp://www.hourofwolves.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-25901559408566348802009-06-11T16:48:24.737-04:002009-06-11T16:48:24.737-04:00I'm glad to have all opinions!
I really like ...I'm glad to have all opinions!<br /><br />I really like the thought of 28mm DBA and have been thinking about using that as a way to get non-gaming people interested.<br /><br />My infantry should be easy to use (in fact I've based some of them on 20x60 group bases specifically for this reason) but the cavalry will be a bit trickier.ZeroTwentythreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382747835221715170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-89717608489445034792009-06-11T15:54:35.952-04:002009-06-11T15:54:35.952-04:00WAB is really modeled after the WFB/40K paradigm o...WAB is really modeled after the WFB/40K paradigm of a main rule set and big production value books with a small number of lists in them... I imagine they will never *complete* a historical gaming collection unless they change their methods and go with a DBA style set of army lists...<br /><br />I imagine the Crusader set will have the same problems as WAB if they follow the same paradigm. <br /><br />For me, I stopped playing 28mm WAB in late 2006 and started playing 15mm DBA in mid 2008. The time in between I just painted what I wanted and enjoyed the hobby for just the creative aspects. If the games and rules are getting you down, it might be a good idea to give it up for a while and focus on the enjoyment of modeling and painting.<br /><br />Either that or base your next direction on the most popular gaming in your area. It was 15mm DBA for me... But it kinda bothers me that I didn't push harder to get people in 28mm DBA... 28mm DBA basing is *almost* a perfect match for WAB even... <br /><br />In any case, please excuse my presumption that you would be interested in my opinion! Good luck man!<br /><br />n.Neldorethhttp://www.hourofwolves.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-83492277659029552662009-06-11T14:14:13.348-04:002009-06-11T14:14:13.348-04:00> I'm wondering if I should just switch to ...> I'm wondering if I should just switch to painting/modeling only and give up on the gaming aspect of the hobby entirely. :/<br /><br />I spend a lot more time painting than gaming, but unless you game, it becomes a diorama, and those do nothing for me. Games bring the little men to life!BigRedBathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622983082204451158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-80761892393359285562009-06-11T13:42:23.645-04:002009-06-11T13:42:23.645-04:00"Although from all reports, those (..lists..)..."Although from all reports, those (..lists..) are currently being held up by the "impending" (still) release of 2.0."<br /><br />That's what I should have said and didn't.Chicago Terrain Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120517237019460964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-18432344333418544452009-06-11T13:34:23.030-04:002009-06-11T13:34:23.030-04:00I don't even care as much about 2.0, though th...I don't even care as much about 2.0, though there are a few quick fixes they could have implemented. <br /><br />It's the lack of army lists that bugs me most.<br /><br />Although from all reports, those are currently being held up by the "impending" (still) release of 2.0.<br /><br />The FW book prices you mention (and I've read elsewhere) is bothersome, but who knows what they will do. That would definitely turn me off. Honestly, if they go to direct sales only that may turn me off as well. <br /><br />But all that is speculation. They aren't even giving a hint of what they plan on doing, if anything.ZeroTwentythreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382747835221715170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-69091865151890860032009-06-11T13:25:25.207-04:002009-06-11T13:25:25.207-04:00I'm a newbie to WAB, but have played 40K for m...I'm a newbie to WAB, but have played 40K for more than a decade. The delay in WAB 2.0 is frustrating, however I gave up on 40K (in part) due to the rapid turn over in rule sets/codexes. What concerns me the most for WAB is a FW style hard cover book in the $75 range - a stunt like that will drive me over the edge.<br /><br />Thanks for the tips to other games that are compatible with the GW basing style.Chicago Terrain Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120517237019460964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-17693522268006073982009-06-11T12:06:20.169-04:002009-06-11T12:06:20.169-04:00Took a peek at the Crusader site & list and se...Took a peek at the Crusader site & list and seems that the format is similar to WAB - rules in one book with campaign/period specific supplements to follow (only one listed on the web page).<br /><br />With as rarely as I get a chance to play, I'm wondering if I should just switch to painting/modeling only and give up on the gaming aspect of the hobby entirely. :/ZeroTwentythreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382747835221715170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-41915672168947421122009-06-11T11:45:53.779-04:002009-06-11T11:45:53.779-04:00I follow the Yahoo group; there seems to be a fair...I follow the Yahoo group; there seems to be a fair amount of interest in the rules, and supplements are coming out.<br /><br />Justin Taylor at VVV has a ruleset using single figure basing that might suit.<br /><br />What about looking at Basic Impetus? Figure basing isn't critical for that, either. I played it and thought it looked OKish (although Romans looked a tad too good). Plus it's free. :-)BigRedBathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622983082204451158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-29290965523042008342009-06-11T11:37:31.369-04:002009-06-11T11:37:31.369-04:00I am curious about the Crusader rules. I don't...I <b>am</b> curious about the Crusader rules. I don't really know anything about them, but have heard a number of people mention that they really like them.ZeroTwentythreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382747835221715170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319761734375963722.post-221586976857566332009-06-11T10:52:23.588-04:002009-06-11T10:52:23.588-04:00Hi Z23,
You have my sympathy; it's a shame t...Hi Z23, <br /><br />You have my sympathy; it's a shame that the WAB momentum seems to be waning. Even though I don't play WAB, I appreciate the way it has brought so many people (and such great modellers) into Ancients gaming.<br /><br />In the meanwhile, you could always go for something basing independant, like Command and Colors (which I play); or maybe something like the Crusader rules which I think use WAB basing...BigRedBathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622983082204451158noreply@blogger.com