tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post1078489461431480574..comments2023-09-23T19:55:35.216+12:00Comments on KiwicolourStudio: Small games of Field of Glory (or how to get people playing FOG)Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-75251652230399777432013-03-03T21:48:50.177+13:002013-03-03T21:48:50.177+13:00Hi Matthew
Your most welcome mate. We did origin...Hi Matthew<br /><br />Your most welcome mate. We did originally start with a 4 x 4 table but found it ended up having the same issues that a 6 x 4 table does for 800pt forces. It takes to long to get to contact with your opponent. I believe (although i may be wrong) that this is one of the main reasons why in FOG 2.0 a standard sized table for 600pt - 800pt games is now done on a 5 x 3 table. One of the things they were trying to change was the cav and LH forces being able to constantly shoot and scoot their way to victory - although totally accurate from a point of history, it doesn't make for a fun war game. In the 4 x 3 format armies that want to keep their distance with their main body of troops can still do so the just can choose to deploy further back on the board and not set up the full 12" onto the table. Since none of the lads in our gaming group use armies mainly made up of cav and LH options it hasn't been an option for us to test or be concerned by. <br /><br />The quick game system i've come up with is meant to allow us to get to grips with your opponent quickly - there is still options for maneuver and tricky play styles depending on the force you use. It can take a while to figure some of them out as its quite a different game with roughly half the standard number of battle groups and only one general. I think a horse archer army in 400pts can still win on a 4 x 3 table. (of course id love to hear from someone out their who plays such an army as i have only speculation on my side at the moment). Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-55306330560813933902013-03-03T20:35:41.547+13:002013-03-03T20:35:41.547+13:00Hi Mark - thank you for hosting me on Saturday. It...Hi Mark - thank you for hosting me on Saturday. It was great to meet you and the other FoGers. I enjoyed the 400pt a side battle with Rob - another learning curve for me, but it did make me wonder about the board size. What do you think about 4 x 4? The reason I ask is that the close proximity of the armies at the start of play is quite pronounced, and I wonder how cavalry armies would cope with this, because on a 4 x 3 I was only one move away from pinning my opponent with LH. 4 x 3 makes great sense for Biblical and Classical armies, but by the Triumphant of Cavalry (to coin Armati) I wonder if it's too small. I'd be really interested in your thoughts? Matthewhttp://www.matthewchappory.co.nz/Blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-50624290086014944372013-02-25T21:37:03.689+13:002013-02-25T21:37:03.689+13:00Hi Matthew
Cheers mate, its working well for us i...Hi Matthew<br /><br />Cheers mate, its working well for us in our evening games as there isn't as much time for gaming in an evening as one would like. I also find them quite exciting as putting your only general into a combat can win or lose the whole game for you. The more you play the faster you do get but at 800 points FOG is at least a 3 hour game unless both players barrel along (and I myself don't normally find that fun). Id rather relax and take my time. im certainly happy to play 400 point games any time.Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562959383939178348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700728151035589118.post-66239242938079055082013-02-25T11:13:00.342+13:002013-02-25T11:13:00.342+13:00I think that's a great idea Mark and I'd b...I think that's a great idea Mark and I'd be interested in trying that format with some of my current armies. I love FoG as it has good sized armies and simple resolution mechanics. The only thing that does frustrate me is the length of the games. This can make tournaments more tiring than they need to be.<br /><br />I know the length of my games will change as I play more and become more comfortable with using my armies and the rules.<br /><br />Thanks for the thought provoking post :-)Matthewhttp://www.matthewchappory.co.nz/Blog/noreply@blogger.com