Tuesday, January 26, 2010

English Civil War Rules

I've got a pretty good handle on the 1644 rules at this point. It's an interesting departure from the Warhammer mindset, which is funny since Rick Priestly wrote it. Combat and shooting outcomes are much more predictable. If x troops of this type charge an enemy under these conditions, y enemy models are removed. And one more on a good die roll just to keep a small random element.
I could see 1644 being a real nail-biter of a game and I'm looking forward to trying it out. I've got a sneaky idea for a sniper that will be fun to test, too.

The Warhammer ECW rules read pretty fast. I got through movement and shooting in between diaper changes last night. To be fair I have gotten to the point where I'm doing a little skimming on repackaged Warhammer rules nowadays! So far it's 4th edition Warhammer with an ECW spin - no surprise there. Seeing the dead general army-wide panic test again will be nostalgic. Brennan noted that the unit sizes are significantly larger compared to 1644; 40+ models per unit as opposed to the 18-36 that 1644 tends to run with.

Getting a couple games of each under our belts will be good just to see which style plays better for us. That and we'll be better prepared and have more painted when Black Powder ECW hits shelves.

1 comment:

  1. And models we will need. If they come out with the ECW Black Powder.... Your 1644 foot units should work out OK, just combine two units of foot at a time.

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