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Rules => Bayonet and Ideology => Topic started by: martin goddard on September 22, 2017, 04:43:40 PM

Title: New Rules
Post by: martin goddard on September 22, 2017, 04:43:40 PM
The new set of bayonet and ideology will be out in 3 weeks. There is a discount for re-ordering if that helps.  In addition, i have put 6 videos up on the PP website. Play testers get theirs first though!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Stewart 46A on September 22, 2017, 04:52:39 PM
Great news Martin.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: martin goddard on September 22, 2017, 06:04:59 PM
Thank you!  I think they will be great??!!!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Wardy64 on September 22, 2017, 07:32:07 PM
A classic in my view 😀


Wardy
Title: Re: [flash=200,200][/flash]New[move][/move] Rules
Post by: Leslie BT on September 22, 2017, 07:42:16 PM
Great that you have completed them.
Hope they are well received in the wargames world.
Certainly puts another set of rules out in a period that is under represented.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on September 22, 2017, 10:03:42 PM
Always a highlight when the new set arrives. The videos are great. Is there going to be an in game video like with PBI and Vietnam to show how it all fits together??
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: John in York on September 22, 2017, 10:25:58 PM
Can't wait.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on September 22, 2017, 11:31:01 PM
Excellent videos! Very focused and each one admirably brief - just what the punters want when contemplating diving into a new ruleset and then getting to grips with its various mechanics, I think!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Nick on September 23, 2017, 09:54:57 AM
Pre-ordered. Really looking forward to these rules. The videos are a great idea too. Very helpful
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Quebec on September 24, 2017, 07:03:25 PM
Those videos are really helpful. Big thumbs up to the brain behind the idea! :D
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on September 28, 2017, 06:41:56 AM
Nice to see Martin's posting on TMP advertising these new rules (there's a query awaiting reply on how these differ from the previous set of BAIT, in case anyone has a good answer to that):

http://theminiaturespage.com/news/?id=1245053161

and the new artwork [I'd not spotted the "stealthy" entry on the Rules section of the PP website previously].

I see that Les has already added a line to the thread on TMP: perhaps a number of us could chip in comments and "make some noise" on TMP about this exciting new release?
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: martin goddard on September 28, 2017, 08:22:42 AM
Thanks and good idea about chipping  in!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on September 28, 2017, 08:32:33 AM
Once TMP is back up and running (after its daily maintenance) for those of us in a civilised time zone, of course:)
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Wardy64 on September 28, 2017, 11:52:41 AM
Really like these - are they the best rules yet?

Wardy
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on September 28, 2017, 12:02:53 PM
Until Western is completed, of course :-)
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Leslie BT on September 28, 2017, 05:47:47 PM
But of course, the next set will always be better than the last, but whether or not you like the period is another matter!!!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on September 28, 2017, 08:36:42 PM
It's all part of an insidious plot to lure you, unsuspecting, into new periods that you didn't think you'd like but now can't resist because of the shiny new rules...
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Stewart 46A on September 29, 2017, 08:41:14 AM
And the new figures and vehicles
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on September 29, 2017, 11:02:46 AM
Quote from: Stewart 46A on September 29, 2017, 08:41:14 AM
And the new figures and vehicles

Quite - it's a vicious circle...

You'd think Mr Pig had been reading Machiavelli or something...
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: martin goddard on September 29, 2017, 12:09:45 PM
Yes Machiavelli has some interesting insights on warfare and diplomacy.  Most of what he says comes  out as common sense. Some is very fixed in the brutality and communication ability of the renaissance.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Duncan on September 29, 2017, 02:34:49 PM
So when are the new vehicles coming if you do not mind me asking as well? Sorry if it is perceived as inappropriate to enquire if you have given this elsewhere. I have been looking out for it but to no avail.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: martin goddard on September 29, 2017, 05:57:46 PM
Helo Duncan

4 new vehicles. Should  be ready by Friday 6th oct. That is the plan, but you now how the best laid plans of mice and men.....
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on October 06, 2017, 09:24:01 PM
I hadn't previously spotted the nice AAR: http://www.peterpig.co.uk/SCWplaytest.html

Fine-looking buildings and figures, chaps!

Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on October 06, 2017, 10:20:17 PM
Yes those pictures are great. The buildings look great!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Simon on October 08, 2017, 05:43:26 PM
Does anyone know what the PDF version will cost when released in December?

Cheers

Simon
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Wardy64 on October 13, 2017, 02:11:40 PM
Is there not a Wargames mag that has a reader poll for game of the year? If so gets my vote (for what its worth).

Wardy
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on October 13, 2017, 09:24:10 PM
If all 181 members voted for SCW in the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy annual wargames survey, I'm pretty sure it would do well in any poll.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Leslie BT on October 13, 2017, 09:30:27 PM
can we vote more than once then!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on October 14, 2017, 07:42:29 AM
Er, I don't know! But unless my maths is wrong  181 members as per the front page voting once each makes.....181 votes  ;D. Maybe we could link in with the Russians to sabotage the other votes. Or back some computers...
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Wardy64 on October 14, 2017, 04:02:04 PM
Sean
Saw on TMP you have a large bespoke scenery order, what did you get?

Wardy
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on October 14, 2017, 05:27:48 PM
I've got all the hills, town and wood templates I need for SCW in a rather nice dried earth finish. I also got some marsh pieces in the regular brown and green flock which are the nicest ones I've seen Simon do us a load more woodland templates which can be used for ithe rthings like rough ground with some ricks and stones scattered on them.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Wardy64 on October 14, 2017, 06:10:57 PM
Sounds good, looking forward to seeing the pictures.

Wardy
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on October 14, 2017, 09:36:34 PM
I'll try to get some pictures up tomorrow. Today has consisted of 5k run at 7.30, followed by gymnastics for Ava at 9, tennis practice for her 10.30-12.30, lunch and then her golf lesson 2.30-3.30 followed by some shopping. In between which I have been answering work emails pending a HMIC visit a week on Monday. Busy busy busy!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Leslie BT on October 15, 2017, 04:43:43 PM
How's the golf going for your 9 year old.

So your picking up the finer points of tennis and gymnastics.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on October 15, 2017, 10:01:43 PM
She's only 7 Les but doing well at both golf and tennis. although she l!she'd a team match in Shrewsbury today against girls a year or two older and lost all 5 sets 😕 Still proud of her as you would expect.

No sign of any interest in toy soldiers other than to want to try and paint the odd building or two.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Nick on October 18, 2017, 09:05:08 PM
Rules are great. Well done everyone involved.
Need to get some buildings now. What options are available out there?
I've seen mention of SHQ for buildings - anything else worth looking at?

Thanks,
Nick
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on October 19, 2017, 09:47:27 AM
Hovels are still going so I am told. There is an MDF company called Empires at War or something similar who do lovely prepainted buildings that would be suitable.

I may try to build one or two of my own using cork board and plastic sheet for the pantiles.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: John in York on October 19, 2017, 01:24:55 PM
I like the look of those Empires at War buildings Sean. Thanks for flagging up.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: martin goddard on October 19, 2017, 02:49:44 PM
The hovels are great but need chimneys and a lot of tidying up.  The excellent level of detail n the originals makes painting very easy and effective. i just base coated and then dry brushed. They look great at distances too.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on October 19, 2017, 10:37:04 PM
Aren't yours the SHQ ones Martin? The castings on the ones I have are a tad rough but nice designs. And they do need chimneys!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Leslie BT on October 20, 2017, 08:57:51 PM
I do think that someone used to make chimneys for these buildings.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on October 20, 2017, 09:10:37 PM
Quote from: Leslie BT on October 20, 2017, 08:57:51 PM
I do think that someone used to make chimneys for these buildings.

I believe that a prominent member of this Forum sculpted and cast a bunch of chimneys to fit the SHQ buildings for his own use, and that there may even have been talk of making them available commercially at some point...?
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: martin goddard on October 20, 2017, 10:33:32 PM
I wil get a chimney mould made and make them available if that helps?
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on October 20, 2017, 10:51:28 PM
If you build them, the punters will come!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on October 21, 2017, 08:55:27 AM
Just received my copy of the new rules: very nice!

I think the photos in particular are great - perhaps the best yet in an RFCM ruleset?
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Leslie BT on October 21, 2017, 08:00:20 PM
Every new set is the best yet!!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Sean Clark on October 21, 2017, 10:11:05 PM
That's evolution for you Les!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Saladin on December 21, 2017, 01:57:24 AM
When is the PDF going to be available?
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: martin goddard on December 21, 2017, 01:59:46 PM
Hello

the intention is to get a pdf ready for early jan or over xmas at some point.  Vietnam is keeping the design team very busy at the moment!!

Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Leslie BT on December 22, 2017, 06:04:30 PM
Don't want to interrupt the design team when they are on a roll with the next set of sculpts.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Wardy64 on December 22, 2017, 07:40:16 PM
Any chance of some female SCW heads, when chance allows?


Wardy
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: martin goddard on December 23, 2017, 08:04:10 AM
hats? or hair?

Mike is still moulding your chimneys Dave!!
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Leslie BT on December 23, 2017, 04:18:31 PM
two with hats and both with hair!
should do for the western figures as well.
Title: Re: New Rules
Post by: Wardy64 on December 23, 2017, 04:30:04 PM
Hi Martin
Being greedy, hats and hair would be good.

I hope Santa does not get stuck?

Wardy