16 May 2011

La Haie Sainte: A Black Powder AAR

For the OB and derivation of the scenario, please see this earlier post.


Final thoughts
As you can probably tell, I believe the Black Powder rules worked superbly for this scenario, with the only adjustment being some minimal changes to the BUA rules in respect to firing and hand to hand combat as discussed in the playtest post. The rules themselves are just as easy to pick up as Lasalle, but are quite a bit more flexible in respect to dealing with different unit sizes and attributes. I really liked the ability to give certain units scenario specific attributes, the Marauder ability given to elements of Baring's command was very useful in allowing the 95th, 1/KGL and the rockets the ability to operate independently of command distance. Characterising the 2/KGL as Valiant gave Major Baring that one extra chance to hold out at La Haie Sainte until quite late in the Battle of Waterloo, thus recreating history. I hope the series of dispatches is not too confusing, it was a lot of extra work, but I wanted to do something different.

Anyway, time to move on to something completely different........

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14 comments:

  1. Ray Rousell16 May 2011 at 14:29

    Great post, nice batrep and photos too!!

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  2. john de terre neuve16 May 2011 at 14:30

    You are very quick Ray, I am still editing the post!

    John

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  3. BigRedBat16 May 2011 at 15:34

    Very enjoyable AAR. I'm trying out Black Powder myself- seems promising...

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  4. von Peter himself16 May 2011 at 16:40

    A n innovative report. Very enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time on its creation.

    "time to move on to something completely different". Hmmm, intriguing.

    Salute
    von Peter himself
    http://web.mac.com/nataliendpeter

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  5. Phyllion16 May 2011 at 17:07

    Great post, enjoyed the dispatches. Thanks for sharing.

    I notice the new title - something different being a new scale?

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  6. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)16 May 2011 at 18:18

    Great looking board, but the dispatch style of reporting was superb!

    Christopher

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  7. jmilesr16 May 2011 at 20:32

    That was a very entertaining battle report - truly one of the best I've ever read. I also think it captures the spirit of black powder

    Very well done!
    Miles

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  8. Ben Gilmour16 May 2011 at 20:51

    Great work, John!

    I love the dispatch-style report; it gives a much more immediate and succinct feel to the tale.

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  9. Sparker16 May 2011 at 22:23

    Thanks John that was very entertaining. Unique and entertaining approach to BATREPs!

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  10. Unknown17 May 2011 at 00:54

    the dispacthes were a good idea. Nice reading

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  11. Curt17 May 2011 at 13:15

    Very nice AAR, John. I'm happy Black Powder worked out well for you, but I'm really not surprised as its a very flexible ruleset.

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  12. Pat Grognard17 May 2011 at 15:18

    Well done! You've managed to do something different and interesting. Thanks for your effort.
    I ask for more closer photos for your next battle report. For example,I wish I could be just behind the charge of the 10th cuirassiers next time ;=D
    Grognard

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  13. john de terre neuve17 May 2011 at 16:27

    Thanks everyone, it was a great scenario, I forgot to mention that I did it at 2/3 scale, but if I was going to do it again, regular scale would have been fine.

    You are right Grognard, I usually have a couple of close ups, which I forgot to do this time.I am focused on doing tactical photos and I have a tendency to forgot the figures.

    John

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  14. Rafael Pardo22 May 2011 at 04:42

    Hi
    I'll thinking to try your Scenario with Lasalle to commemorate the day of Waterloo
    Best regards
    Rafa

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