tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post3593458644564066059..comments2024-03-02T15:12:47.341+00:00Comments on Colgar6 and the Infinite Legion of Toy Soldiers: The Rules With No Name: High NoonColgar6http://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-62942331811956116292013-08-25T09:43:26.266+01:002013-08-25T09:43:26.266+01:00Thanks, Irqan. The scenario certainly seems to ha...Thanks, Irqan. The scenario certainly seems to have sparked some discussion!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-41442733625473967022013-08-25T09:26:28.062+01:002013-08-25T09:26:28.062+01:00A very entertaining read. A good batrep and game. ...A very entertaining read. A good batrep and game. Thanks.lrqanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317347167166315984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-66582095654352923312013-08-23T20:26:03.479+01:002013-08-23T20:26:03.479+01:00Thanks, Sean - I think the scenario has a lot of p...Thanks, Sean - I think the scenario has a lot of potential but does indeed need some adjustments.<br /><br />As for the other, I've never been sure what is the difference between following a blog, having it in your blog list and so on. As long as you're seeing the updates you want then that's good!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-25538827050260175752013-08-23T19:39:38.228+01:002013-08-23T19:39:38.228+01:00I still think it's a good scenario. With the c...I still think it's a good scenario. With the changes you suggested I think it will work better. I also fixed the fact that you didn't have me as a follower, which is weird, because I've been following you for a long time.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-30934718754392533522013-08-23T06:22:54.177+01:002013-08-23T06:22:54.177+01:00Thanks. Actually, having just bought a copy of th...Thanks. Actually, having just bought a copy of the Knucleduster "Cowtown Creator", I think I could improve my setup hugely, with a bit of work.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-5019975931299522012013-08-23T06:21:06.394+01:002013-08-23T06:21:06.394+01:00I agree; I think downgrading the bandit leader a b...I agree; I think downgrading the bandit leader a bit and lowering the marshal's victory condition would go a long way towards making the game more even.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-7336329897931899212013-08-23T06:19:24.616+01:002013-08-23T06:19:24.616+01:00The odds certainly are high, just like in the movi...The odds certainly are high, just like in the movie. I really wanted to make the marshal capable of surprising the outlaws, or forcing them to split up and be taken on one at a time. I didn't really manage this, I think.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-70698536616456874402013-08-23T06:17:37.123+01:002013-08-23T06:17:37.123+01:00Ah, well now. I'm only doing to you what your...Ah, well now. I'm only doing to you what your blog does to me, Simon :-) !Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-51872981696009153792013-08-23T03:48:10.025+01:002013-08-23T03:48:10.025+01:00Great batrep, love the miniatures and the terrain....Great batrep, love the miniatures and the terrain.<br /><br />Best Regards<br /><br />Hobby worker.Hobbyworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987860227123782381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-81650369308111074712013-08-22T22:41:26.354+01:002013-08-22T22:41:26.354+01:00Great AAR report, with a lot fo food for thought t...Great AAR report, with a lot fo food for thought to try and balance the game, but I think you're almost there in that respect, especially if the Marshalls win condition is just to take out the bandit leader.<br /><br />TRWNN do seem to provide an exciting unpredictable game.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-38826350949476380002013-08-22T21:55:44.128+01:002013-08-22T21:55:44.128+01:00TRWNN is my favorite set of Wild West rules. Good ...TRWNN is my favorite set of Wild West rules. Good stuff. The odds are awfully high, maybe try it with one less outlaw?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959234679802481723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-18576520302087071922013-08-22T21:51:01.154+01:002013-08-22T21:51:01.154+01:00What a cracking game. I really must resist dam you...What a cracking game. I really must resist dam you!Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-50271688945879101772013-08-22T19:02:45.216+01:002013-08-22T19:02:45.216+01:00TRWNN does have a skill called "Hard as Nails...TRWNN does have a skill called "Hard as Nails"; this allows the character to ignore much of the effect of the first wound taken.<br /><br />I could have given the marshal this skill, but I was really trying to introduce a bit of uncertainty as to his location. In the movie, it's not so much that Kane is bulletproof, but rather that the bad guys don't really know where he is, at least some of the time.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-90314818484517651592013-08-22T16:37:23.156+01:002013-08-22T16:37:23.156+01:00Nevers tried western games, but I love the setting...Nevers tried western games, but I love the setting and the board. Maybe you could try to authorised the Marshall to ignore one shot before it is resolved (before the dice is roll)cedrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567465798644856588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-91608017887660322302013-08-22T13:39:37.119+01:002013-08-22T13:39:37.119+01:00Thanks. I do wonder if the marshal can be given a...Thanks. I do wonder if the marshal can be given a fighting chance without becoming superhuman, though. Giving him 2 personal cards would need some justification. Hmm, perhaps he really is running high on adrenaline and is therefore unnaturally sharp today?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-41011256622309304972013-08-22T13:37:08.967+01:002013-08-22T13:37:08.967+01:00Yes, but in the 2nd game he sobered up instead and...Yes, but in the 2nd game he sobered up instead and immediately became fully effective (instead of somewhat random). It works both ways!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-49712438168818465482013-08-22T13:35:49.800+01:002013-08-22T13:35:49.800+01:00From observation of the internet, I don't thin...From observation of the internet, I don't think there's a single set of Old West rules that dominates, but rather 3 or 4 popular sets all have their adherents. TRWNN is certainly one of these; it has retained its popularity for quite some time (also, the basic version is free!)Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-26502946787263764862013-08-22T13:33:22.166+01:002013-08-22T13:33:22.166+01:00That would certainly make him more powerful! Hmm,...That would certainly make him more powerful! Hmm, maybe add in an extra card for *each* faction, to be used for any character they choose? Or for the one furthest from the action? Or for the last character on that side to be activated? Plenty to think about here.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-12324533456326249622013-08-22T13:15:45.718+01:002013-08-22T13:15:45.718+01:00Brilliant stuff! I think DaveD's suggestion is...Brilliant stuff! I think DaveD's suggestion is spot on! An extra card for the Marshall would really help out. I think I'll try this at some point!Black Smokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224618113803317243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-27730890684250968062013-08-22T11:50:47.479+01:002013-08-22T11:50:47.479+01:00Lovely AAR. Interesting how a fire water can take ...Lovely AAR. Interesting how a fire water can take down a whooping 25% of your force at the start of the game (sounds much more thrilling than saying "1 guy" :PMathyoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254075235438097742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-68188082343554645032013-08-22T11:15:16.747+01:002013-08-22T11:15:16.747+01:00I have tried several western gunfight rules but no...I have tried several western gunfight rules but not these ones so it is interesting to see how they work a little. The fact that you have used them in preference to any other set makes me think they are probably worth a look. Good setup buildings figures etc. And despite my name this is a wargames setting I really enjoy. (I say "Despite" because you can imagine the micky taking I have had throughout my life!)<br /><br />Also High Noon. CLASSIC.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-70203201629434241212013-08-22T09:54:52.228+01:002013-08-22T09:54:52.228+01:00Interesting game. I love "we realised later t...Interesting game. I love "we realised later that the..." , been there a few times myself.<br /><br />I have used two cards for the "hero" sometimes when heavily outnumbered i found that worked will. DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995593231170018770noreply@blogger.com