It's nice to see areas of the hinterland of my city protagonists of history and of this new Wargame on Napoleon. Although it is not my favorite historical period, I would have jumped at it, but 109 euros seem crazy to me for a couple of files, three maps, 1 countersheet and some files. My cent. Video ok.
Every time I see one of your videos, I get caught up by your web of enthusiasm, and teeter on the brink of the purchase well. I have successfully been resisting your well done presentations lately, but at last I succumbed. 😆 Seriously though I bought this because you, Lord Ardwulf, and others, have been touting this brigade level system even though I’m really attracted to systems which show the struggle to maintain unit cohesion to maximize formational effects (LaBat, Wellington’s Victory). Since I have never looked at the Library of Napoleonic Battles, is this just a regimental/battalion prejudice, and brigade systems can show the same mechanics, or at least consign them to irrelevance? I’ll start looking at your other videos on this system which I have been purposely avoiding.😄
Hahaha sorry not sorry 😁 TLNB is all about operational/grand tactical maneuver, but I think so many Nappy games emphasize smaller scale effects that it can be hard for people to set aside their expectations. I think as long as you know up front this isn’t a granular simulation of the combat side Napoleonic warfare, there’s a lot the system showcases well that others do not.
@@Justegarde Ok cool, I have older (~1980s) OSG Napoleonic games, and will view the comparisons in that light. Thanks again for the entertaining content. 🙂
Neat, about to finally order Napoleon's wheel, but now I am waffling between adding La Patrie en danger or Brotherhood & Unity to give me a bump to free shipping.
I am. I think one of the advantages of the system is its playability and the ability to easily hop into any of the games quite easily. If you don’t like the system then it won’t really matter which game you play. Personally, I really enjoy every title I have tried; it feels very reliable for fun. I actually plan to do Fleurus for the channel before the year is over.
This is going to be an odd question: what wwii games have you played that are similar in feel or scale or complexity to this series? Or is there some one?
That’s a tough question. Kinda apples to oranges… Maybe Ted Raicer’s Dark series? Or the Three Crowns titles from Revolution? Those would be maybe the closest by weight and feel to me.
The other thing to note is that WWII has almost nothing in common with "operations" in the 19th century, so games on the two subjects are going to have markedly different mechanics and a totally different "feel" in relation to the other. For example, an operational WWII game might feature German blitzkriegs and overruns, and concentrated Stuka airstrikes... while a Napoleonic game will have nothing of the sort. Your focus is more on keeping leaders in command, protecting the baggage train, and massing of forces when desired for set-piece battles. The game maps might look similar, but play would be, as Justegarde says, "apples and oranges".
Thanks guys. Yeah, I’m not sure how to ask the question. I may have to spend some time learning this game to maybe be more clear in what I’m asking/looking for. Though, I’ve not heard of the 3 crowns from revolution…oh, that series, also by hexasim and also kind of the Victory xxx game by mmp. I really dig those. Across the Narva, Konisberg, Poland Defiant, Stargard Solstice, and Tolling of the Bell.
They are. He does have a way with a map!!! Although, the style here is closer to Joe Youst than to Charlie. But then, Charlie can do it all, so.... I think he's the closest to Simonson we have left (besides Rodger MacGowan).
It's nice to see areas of the hinterland of my city protagonists of history and of this new Wargame on Napoleon. Although it is not my favorite historical period, I would have jumped at it, but 109 euros seem crazy to me for a couple of files, three maps, 1 countersheet and some files. My cent. Video ok.
This should definitely be a fun one to get to the table! 🙂
Oh yeah! Looking forward to this.
Looking forward to the playthroughs like you did with Leipzig and the Four Lost Battles
Looking at the time tracks there is no campaign based on all the maps. I assume there is a linked game campaign.
Usually that’s the way it works
@@Justegarde I just got the game and the campaign can be played on all three maps as a single game.
Every time I see one of your videos, I get caught up by your web of enthusiasm, and teeter on the brink of the purchase well. I have successfully been resisting your well done presentations lately, but at last I succumbed. 😆 Seriously though I bought this because you, Lord Ardwulf, and others, have been touting this brigade level system even though I’m really attracted to systems which show the struggle to maintain unit cohesion to maximize formational effects (LaBat, Wellington’s Victory). Since I have never looked at the Library of Napoleonic Battles, is this just a regimental/battalion prejudice, and brigade systems can show the same mechanics, or at least consign them to irrelevance? I’ll start looking at your other videos on this system which I have been purposely avoiding.😄
Hahaha sorry not sorry 😁
TLNB is all about operational/grand tactical maneuver, but I think so many Nappy games emphasize smaller scale effects that it can be hard for people to set aside their expectations. I think as long as you know up front this isn’t a granular simulation of the combat side Napoleonic warfare, there’s a lot the system showcases well that others do not.
@@Justegarde Ok cool, I have older (~1980s) OSG Napoleonic games, and will view the comparisons in that light. Thanks again for the entertaining content. 🙂
That map! Very cool.
Neat, about to finally order Napoleon's wheel, but now I am waffling between adding La Patrie en danger or Brotherhood & Unity to give me a bump to free shipping.
All great games!
I like the excitement.
very cool
Awsome videos. Napoleonic wars and the revolution are a very cool are but the over 30 years of history is a lot of battles to cover
That's why this series is aptly titled as a LIBRARY of Napoleonic Battles.
Are you still digging this system? Is there value to the various modules, or is it just more of the same?
I am. I think one of the advantages of the system is its playability and the ability to easily hop into any of the games quite easily. If you don’t like the system then it won’t really matter which game you play. Personally, I really enjoy every title I have tried; it feels very reliable for fun. I actually plan to do Fleurus for the channel before the year is over.
This is going to be an odd question: what wwii games have you played that are similar in feel or scale or complexity to this series? Or is there some one?
That’s a tough question. Kinda apples to oranges… Maybe Ted Raicer’s Dark series? Or the Three Crowns titles from Revolution? Those would be maybe the closest by weight and feel to me.
The other thing to note is that WWII has almost nothing in common with "operations" in the 19th century, so games on the two subjects are going to have markedly different mechanics and a totally different "feel" in relation to the other.
For example, an operational WWII game might feature German blitzkriegs and overruns, and concentrated Stuka airstrikes... while a Napoleonic game will have nothing of the sort. Your focus is more on keeping leaders in command, protecting the baggage train, and massing of forces when desired for set-piece battles. The game maps might look similar, but play would be, as Justegarde says, "apples and oranges".
Thanks guys. Yeah, I’m not sure how to ask the question. I may have to spend some time learning this game to maybe be more clear in what I’m asking/looking for. Though, I’ve not heard of the 3 crowns from revolution…oh, that series, also by hexasim and also kind of the Victory xxx game by mmp. I really dig those. Across the Narva, Konisberg, Poland Defiant, Stargard Solstice, and Tolling of the Bell.
@@WARdROBEPlaysWWII Yep. Some of my favorite WWII games. Really loved Narva.
Kibler maps are cool
They are. He does have a way with a map!!! Although, the style here is closer to Joe Youst than to Charlie. But then, Charlie can do it all, so.... I think he's the closest to Simonson we have left (besides Rodger MacGowan).