tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post3370879405386175130..comments2024-03-28T23:12:39.195-06:00Comments on Der Alte Fritz Journal: More In The Grand MannerDer Alte Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-20233629664099060422009-10-05T23:24:49.601-05:002009-10-05T23:24:49.601-05:00Simply Magnificent!Simply Magnificent!MurdocKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693711825249632305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-79549778516013100222009-09-25T22:24:36.647-05:002009-09-25T22:24:36.647-05:00Christot: we are using an earlier edition (Green c...Christot: we are using an earlier edition (Green cover) of the rules and they allow rallied cavalry to change direction and charge on the next turn (page 44).Der Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-72081653581030503852009-09-23T02:29:34.731-05:002009-09-23T02:29:34.731-05:00Cavalry rallying on the spot can change formation ...Cavalry rallying on the spot can change formation and re-organise but any charge made on the subsequent turn should be in the general direction of the initial charge, and importantly, on the same frontage as the original.<br />(page 55). Should the rallying cavalry choose to move normaly rather than rally then they can go in any direction/frontage.Chris Cornwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266210916076524044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-73051371215334271972009-09-18T23:30:06.776-05:002009-09-18T23:30:06.776-05:00At the beginning of the next turn, there is a pha...At the beginning of the next turn, there is a phase for compulsory moves such as routs, return to own lines, walk about 1, walk about 2, rally etc. So all such compulsory moves are done at the same time.<br /><br />If you look at the last picture of the Guard Chasseurs a Cheval, the two squadrons in column were fighting and killing off the Russian artillery crew. They rolled modified "14" and missed rally on the spot by one pip of the dice. So they are seen returning to their own lines during the compulsory phase. BTW, a squadron of Russian cuirassiers are poised to charge into the Guard Chasseurs, so they likely will not make it back to their lines to recover. C'est la vie.<br /><br />On the other hand, the squadron of Guard Chasseurs seen pointing towards the flank of the Russian horse battery on the hill, did rally on the spot after defeating the Russian cuirassiers that you can see in the distance with backs turned to the French. So I got to redeploy and change facing to charge into the flank of the Russian artillery at the start of the turn. The Russian guns will be toast. Bon chance!Der Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-77762101813865867932009-09-18T15:13:04.182-05:002009-09-18T15:13:04.182-05:00Does the return to lines happen instantly -- i.e. ...Does the return to lines happen instantly -- i.e. are the figures immediately relocated to their lines -- or are the figures marked some how and they return one move segment/turn at a time?General Nuisancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605487841858103739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-65576759169881070602009-09-17T01:44:22.569-05:002009-09-17T01:44:22.569-05:00The losers of the cavalry melee, turn and flee - f...The losers of the cavalry melee, turn and flee - full moves back toward own baseline - a small chance to rally the squadrons before they disappear. The winners take a morale test with 3 dice and add factors. If they score 15 and above they rally on the spot in any formation and facing in any direction and can be treated as fresh cavalry - ready to go. If they score very low they pursue. However the normal result is 'return to own lines' which they do and spend a couple of moves on 'walkabout' breathing the horses, reforming etc. before they can be used again. Therefore the normal result of a cavalry melee is that the losers have gone and the winners disappear for about 4 moves. This is where your reserves come in if you want to maintain the momentum of an attack. Rally on the spot is the gold of results and when it happens is devastating/thrilling depending whether they are yours or the enemy. I hope that helps.<br /><br />Duke of BaylenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-87149691818585013452009-09-16T09:29:53.038-05:002009-09-16T09:29:53.038-05:00The cavalry mechanism sounds interesting -- return...The cavalry mechanism sounds interesting -- returning to lines or rallying on the spot. Can you give a summary of how it works with these rules?<br />ThanksGeneral Nuisancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605487841858103739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-59062118693724560432009-09-15T18:48:18.095-05:002009-09-15T18:48:18.095-05:00You bet it is! We are always looking for more game...You bet it is! We are always looking for more gamers in the Chicago/Milwaukee area, so contact me if you are interested in playing.<br /><br />FritzDer Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-13894432640974589892009-09-14T21:13:30.535-05:002009-09-14T21:13:30.535-05:00This is so AWESOME!!!!This is so AWESOME!!!!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618832228050099757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-26278025363639729712009-09-14T07:16:17.352-05:002009-09-14T07:16:17.352-05:00Bernadotte: your strategy reminded me more of Joe ...Bernadotte: your strategy reminded me more of Joe Johnson retreating before McClellan in front of Richmond in 1862. You have no more ground to yield. Do as Lee did and attack.<br /><br />The red cards are artillery markers reading ball or cannister.Der Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-82671735633393827982009-09-14T03:42:58.315-05:002009-09-14T03:42:58.315-05:00A massive enterprise. Thanks for sharing. What are...A massive enterprise. Thanks for sharing. What are the red cards or blocks in front of some units?<br /><br />Duke of BaylenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-8488414185693912362009-09-13T20:16:33.535-05:002009-09-13T20:16:33.535-05:00In the Grand Manner is right! Quite a spectacle!In the Grand Manner is right! Quite a spectacle!Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-88392408013050744602009-09-13T18:20:01.342-05:002009-09-13T18:20:01.342-05:00On the right flank, Bernadotte was significantly o...On the right flank, Bernadotte was significantly outnubered numerically and by class of the opposition. Not wanting to repeat the error of the Roman Varus in Ancient Germania, Bernadotte recalled to mind the success of Gaius Suetonius Paullinus versus Queen Boudicca at The Battle of Watling Street. (60 or 61 AD) There Paullinus withdrew to a narrow battle front so the far greater numbers of the foe did not matter. <br />---<br />By retreating to more narrow confines similarly, Bernadotte played for time, did not lose a man and eventually hopes the enemy's greater strength will be minimized fighting in two narrow areas. Had he not done so, his command would have been pounded to pieces on a very broad front with nothing left to guard the line of communication. This also allows the Emperor to win the day.<br />---<br />Think of a funnel. Bernadotte started the day at the top. A dangerous place given significantly superior enemy numbers and class. He withdrew nearer to the bottom and is now setting up a shorter line of defense.<br />---<br />The classic refused wing.<br />---<br />Votre serviteur,<br />Bill/BernadotteGalliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258909398832285314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-31775450716245622852009-09-13T17:31:54.059-05:002009-09-13T17:31:54.059-05:00Great report and photos, thanks!Great report and photos, thanks!Capt Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504742686650223041.post-52609203773079069062009-09-13T16:06:59.972-05:002009-09-13T16:06:59.972-05:00All I can say is wow - thanks for the detailed bat...All I can say is wow - thanks for the detailed battle reports!jmilesrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961624317410579611noreply@blogger.com