Our last meeting provided some excitement, as Mark and Mike brought over there extensive 15mm ACW collection, and set up "a minor scrap" in the fields and ridges north of Gettysburg town.
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| Ken W. and Mike put the finishing touches on the battlefield... |
The idea was to help playtest a 1 July scenario for an upcoming wargame convention using a modified version of "Fire ans Fury". Being as many in the group have a fondness for ACW gaming, we could hardly say no.
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| An arial view of "PZ Longstreet" |
So, after a bit of show and tell with the status of our Vietnam collections (hence all the "Hueys") After a few hours it became obvious that the Rebels were in for a tough fight, perhaps a bit tougher than what occured historically. Lots of solid criticism (of the constructive kind) was offered with particular attention given to terrain and unit entry issues.
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| Federal cavalry takes shelter in a farmhouse... |
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| Gen. Heth's vanguard regiment presses the "bluebellies" away from the farm. |
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| Federal 1st Corps tops Seminary Ridge to re-enforce Buford's cavalry. |
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| Federal commanders plot their next move... |
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| The battlefield, using the old school "geo-hex" terrain. |
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| Confederate commander Ken E.(hat) discusses his options with Mike (r) and Mark (l). |
Great fun was had by all, and we look forward to more of the same from Mike and Mark. Although, I think everyone would agree that it may be better if they got to play a bit, rather than manage the game. Playtesting is difficult, but rewarding work and Mike/Mark do it well, and we're grateful for it.
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