tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post8208862436246654012..comments2024-03-18T23:25:24.574+00:00Comments on Megablitz and more: Little Cold Wars published!Tim Gowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-25817906869728234412018-05-29T17:22:51.087+01:002018-05-29T17:22:51.087+01:00Hi, Tim,
Being cheap and impatient, I purchased th...Hi, Tim,<br />Being cheap and impatient, I purchased the kindle version of LCW this weekend in anticipation of playing on the lawn with some of my children this Summer.<br /><br />Could you please clarify a few items (my confusion might result from the e-version formatting)?<br /><br />1. B4 Direct Fire: There is a table with the headings: Range, Foot in Open, etc. with a number. I assume that the number is a die roll, and one must roll that number or higher for a hit? Honestly, I could find no explanation.<br /><br />2. B4 Direct Fire: What is the difference between dropping a dart (Tank, AT gun) versus a ball point pen (infantry AT launchers)? The dart will stick in the target, presumably the pen will not (I haven't tested). Or, is the smudge of ink from the pen good enough? In which case, the difference in weight (when combined with shaky arms and wind) will make the dart more likely to be on target, but the pen not?<br /><br />3. B3 Visiblity and Spotting: The sentence "Infantry in woods or buildings -- as distinct as those concealed at the edges -- may not be seen ... , i.e. if they are more than 4in from the edge they are in effect invisible ..." I am sure you read this sentence, and see no ambiguity! I can understand the first part -- I am either in the building, or hiding behind the edges. But the second part about being 4in from the edge confuses me. Does that mean being entirely shielded by the building? If I have a 4in stand entirely behind a 4in building, am I entirely concealed (and also unable to see an enemy approaching me from the other side)? And, if I am jutting out behind the edge of the building a little, am I in cover and able to spot and fire?<br /><br />4. Regarding visibility, I put some test stands of infantry in my (neglected, one-week uncut) lawn, and had a wonderful effect of not being able to see the stands if I crouched down. But, if I stood, I could see them. Do you have some gentlemanly agreement about whether you crouch or sit or stand while playing the game? Obviously, the older you are, the harder it is to have fun while crouching. It seems unfair that you get reconnaissance by standing up.<br /><br />All the best,<br />SteveSteveAKAMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889495609223557223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-3557460092926202622016-07-24T09:59:39.242+01:002016-07-24T09:59:39.242+01:00Congratulations Tim !
You know where to delive rm...Congratulations Tim !<br /><br />You know where to delive rmy free charity copy.....Wg Cdr Ludditehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019798605352210839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-38042621492341346392016-07-21T20:54:25.039+01:002016-07-21T20:54:25.039+01:00Ah yes - my mistake. Now ordered.
Should we also ...Ah yes - my mistake. Now ordered.<br /><br />Should we also expect the Nato Brigade Commander rules soon? :)Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-50498999573281244992016-07-21T20:18:20.854+01:002016-07-21T20:18:20.854+01:00Well....ok, I will forgive you this time...Well....ok, I will forgive you this time...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436658698932425918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-45297142663726922692016-07-21T18:30:51.074+01:002016-07-21T18:30:51.074+01:00Chris
You can buy it in print now! But I've j...Chris<br />You can buy it in print now! But I've just realised I didn't include stats for the M-103! Can you ever forgive me? I'll post the stats on the LCW Yahoo Group after I make them up. Er I mean after I meticulously research them....Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-79524918892609449212016-07-21T18:27:49.646+01:002016-07-21T18:27:49.646+01:00Conrad Kinch
Enjoy the read!Conrad Kinch<br />Enjoy the read!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-67719596367662950192016-07-21T18:27:06.530+01:002016-07-21T18:27:06.530+01:00Duc De Gobin
The print version is available now!Duc De Gobin<br />The print version is available now!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-35307000225084555952016-07-21T17:48:34.724+01:002016-07-21T17:48:34.724+01:00Rock on! I think I will wait for it on Amazon.com ...Rock on! I think I will wait for it on Amazon.com and get the print version. I have blown my budget this month buying a bunch of M-103 heavy tanks!. Look forward to getting it.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436658698932425918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-53788739913148025122016-07-21T00:11:28.386+01:002016-07-21T00:11:28.386+01:00There's a copy winging its way to me as I writ...There's a copy winging its way to me as I write this. <br /><br />Better dust off the 1.72 chieftains. Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-29089303798493359802016-07-20T23:13:21.624+01:002016-07-20T23:13:21.624+01:00Looks excellent. Will wait for the print version I...Looks excellent. Will wait for the print version I think, before buying - and very well done. Can see that I will like the style of writing just from the samples you have posted :)Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-32507289868133188102016-07-20T18:44:13.426+01:002016-07-20T18:44:13.426+01:00Don M
You send the fare - I'll be on the next ...Don M<br />You send the fare - I'll be on the next 'plane....Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-18155631235396784622016-07-20T18:35:43.680+01:002016-07-20T18:35:43.680+01:00Congratulations Tim....So when is the book tour an...Congratulations Tim....So when is the book tour and signings? lolDon Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230631364253238804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-88085130726824387342016-07-20T16:42:02.717+01:002016-07-20T16:42:02.717+01:00There had better be a range of miniatures and supp...There had better be a range of miniatures and supplements if you are planning on buying an island.Steve8https://www.blogger.com/profile/14084781288683778590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-44273940245452933882016-07-20T15:15:19.083+01:002016-07-20T15:15:19.083+01:00Peter Douglas
And remember - as an early playteste...Peter Douglas<br />And remember - as an early playtester you share the blame!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-36941943108152631392016-07-20T15:14:27.544+01:002016-07-20T15:14:27.544+01:00Phil Broeders
he design and development was mostly...Phil Broeders<br />he design and development was mostly done with 1/32 figures and 1/50ish scale vehicles. Trust me, it does work! It's also been tried successfully with 15mm and 20mm toys. That said I see no reason why you couldn't use LCW with 6mm toys. They're pitched at battalion/brigade level with a vehicle model or infantry stand representing generally a platoon.Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-48498908934214048192016-07-20T15:11:04.008+01:002016-07-20T15:11:04.008+01:00Stephen Briddon
Gin? No sir, I'm saving up fo...Stephen Briddon<br />Gin? No sir, I'm saving up for my own Cayman Island...Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-2706269780412774092016-07-20T14:01:51.462+01:002016-07-20T14:01:51.462+01:00Well done Tim!
PeteWell done Tim! <br />PetePeter Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118894381672707297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-84076880375100129462016-07-20T11:25:30.686+01:002016-07-20T11:25:30.686+01:00Well done Tim. What scale do the rules cater for (...Well done Tim. What scale do the rules cater for (6mm? 20mm?) and is it more skirmish or tactical in scope. We're looking at Modern Spearhead in 6mm but willing to give your rules a go...Broedershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218127480258279732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-21493731074986468422016-07-20T11:17:04.783+01:002016-07-20T11:17:04.783+01:00OK Gow you fiend. I have parted with money. Don...OK Gow you fiend. I have parted with money. Don't spend it all on gin.Steve8https://www.blogger.com/profile/14084781288683778590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-18718869435227270832016-07-20T10:06:52.684+01:002016-07-20T10:06:52.684+01:00Tradgardmastare
A very astute purchase sir!Tradgardmastare<br />A very astute purchase sir!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-37589388919420575412016-07-20T10:05:53.050+01:002016-07-20T10:05:53.050+01:00Pete
So even playing it hasn't put you off? G...Pete<br />So even playing it hasn't put you off? Good man!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-58647962343304193592016-07-20T09:23:34.754+01:002016-07-20T09:23:34.754+01:00Just ordered,well done Tim!
AlanJust ordered,well done Tim!<br />Alantradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-36980678108541997612016-07-20T04:52:12.131+01:002016-07-20T04:52:12.131+01:00Congrats Tim- I'll be ordering my own copy.
N...Congrats Tim- I'll be ordering my own copy.<br /><br />Need to find one of the firing mortars too...<br /><br />... and hats.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Pete.Pete.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06668389518826053090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-62845030313991428582016-07-20T02:14:22.703+01:002016-07-20T02:14:22.703+01:00Well Xmas is rapidly advancing... Well Xmas is rapidly advancing... Paul Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624335534094164830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-87354858088737099302016-07-19T22:31:33.323+01:002016-07-19T22:31:33.323+01:00Paul Foster
So how many copies have you ordered?Paul Foster<br />So how many copies have you ordered?Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.com