@@WarGamingNewbHistorical And now that I'm painting the next Epic Regiment, I remember why they take so long. 😄 Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

@@Michael-ws7rc Thx for watching. 🙏

@@sooutofhere First of all, any technique is good if YOU like the result. I mainly use "slapchop" followed by normal painting to let the first rank shine. Don't waste time with the second rank. The P&S Epics have a lot of details. Hard for me to ignore. An Epic ACW unit needs half the time to paint for me. Ah.. and Nuln Oil is Your friend, especially with Epics. 😉

@@drixunterwegs Rather daring...😄👍🏻

@@TheJoyofWargaming Well said. 😄 And I'm still the most reserved person around me. 😇 Mainly I bought too much before Corona and didn't do enough with it. (Exception: Epics.)

So many temptations, but so little time 😁. I can relate to what you are saying. My answer is not to think about it too much and simply enjoy the hobby. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

@@theenigmaticgamer Thx. Order is half life, as we say in Germany. It's mostly the question where to start. 🙂 Then walk....eh.. paint.

I think there’s a classic model of a Wargamer - who paints armies - plays in a club etc - not as thoughtful as active. I’d say look for the odd shortcut; supplement painting with figures you buy painted (heresy to some) and decide what your priorities are - doing all you do extensively would be hard and demanding on time. If I had one further point of advice it’s to glam up some of the terrain features - roads and rivers especially. The rules testing is a great strength.

@@stephens2895 I really suck at terrain building. The part of the hobby I neglect the most. 🙄 Thought my streets were a fancy, cheap solution. 😟

GdA2 won more clearly than expected. 🫠 The last few times have been a bit difficult... but that's how it is sometimes. You know that...

@@WarGamingNewbHistorical Thx for watching. The rules seem to have a lot to offer. Have a nice weekend, Josh. 😀

"La victoire est nous" a Napoleonic march in a version from betarecords here on YT. I originally used the version from the movie "Waterloo", but since YT didn't like it I switched to the free version.

@@astonbridgman185 That wouldn't be an easy task... but I'll think about it. A lot of it is a question of morale and leadership... but that's almost where I could start. Thx for watching and this thought approach. 🙏

@@totalburnout5424 Thank you - only a suggestion and I realise it's a lot of work

@@astonbridgman185... and any Suggestion is welcome. 😌

@@astonbridgman185 Thx for this kind words. 🙏

Muss ich mal prüfen. Danke. Es gelang mir zwischendurch mal die Kamera völlig zu verstellen, was Bildaufnahmen wirklich schlecht machte. Laien am Werk mit alter Technik.

😄 And it is the reduced version. It's been worse before. 😏

Thx. General d'Armee 2 seems to be way ahead. 🙂

Really well spoken. 🍻

The wooden box? It's from a German hardware store, "Bauhaus". Simple wooden box, but provides good protection from heat. 👍🏻 www.bauhaus.info/holzkisten/zeller-present-holzkiste/p/31300913

@@totalburnout5424 Thank you. Keep up with the presentation and format of the video, they are always well done and professional.

@@collin4592 Oh.. thx. 🙏 And thanks for watching.

That's right, especially when you're playing campaigns or the start of a battle - deployment - Snappy Nappy is in its element. But I think you should have some experience in other rules before trying it. Or am I wrong?

@@totalburnout5424 Not necessarily, but either good historical knowledge or previous wargaming experience would be good. The rules expect players to think for themselves.

@@klausfritsch4350 Yes that's what I meant. Anyone coming from the direction of GW is not used to the degree of freedom. 😄

@@totalburnout5424 May I ask where you live? I am in Cologne, Germany.

@@klausfritsch4350 You may. 😉 Where the AFD party conference is currently taking place or more accurate a little east of it. So strictly speaking, we both live in the Rhineland. ✊🏻

Yes, I like Shako. Unfortunately, I never got around to it. The only review without a test game. It's a shame... I'll have to try it some day.

This is something I've only heard about. 🤔

@@totalburnout5424 Well, DBMM & DBA are among 15mm Ancient/Medieval wargamers surly the most demanding (even best) systems! DBN is an adaption, has been developed over many years and is now available in version 2.1 (available as a PDF download only)! There are a few vids one KZbin too!

@@robfranken2158 Played or better tested DBA years ago. (Many years...) I didn't think it was that good at the time, but we probably did a lot of things wrong. 🤔

​@@totalburnout5424 Well, you should give DBA definetly a second chance! It is easy to learn and has so much deep! We finish whole tournaments in one day (each player 5 games)! The Author Phil Barker (Co-Founder of the Society of Ancients) is a living legend among Ancient/Medieval wargamers (writing Tabletop rules since over 60 years)! Be sure, the Army lists the Society of Ancients wrote (especially the 4 DBMM Armylist Books) are the Base of most Ancient/Medieval army lists published by other companies for their rules!

@@robfranken2158 I'll definitely keep that in mind. DBA and DBM are definitely classics. 👌🏻

Yes, one thinks more of the big battles, of which there were quite a few. You can also stick with a system of rules if you like it. 😉 The more experienced you become at it. The nice thing is that we have the choice and can do what we enjoy. ☺️

Yes, I've been after "Sharps Practice" for a while, but I see it more as a skirmish game. I've been a TFL fan lately anyway. 😁

@@totalburnout5424 yes, depending on the setting, you can call it skirmish :) Personally, I would call games like "Shakos & Bayonets" skirmish, and I see Sharps Practice as something in between, especially if you increase the number of units For large, massive battles, definitely Black Powder or "Kugelhagel" by Martin Fellar (although I only really like it because of the hidden deployment and "fake units") Sharps Practice is more fun if you adapt it to the units, so more Chasseur and Fusiliers, a few line infantry. So "bigger" Skirmish Battle, vanguard or rearguard battle before the large armies meet, or to cover the retreat (so yes call it Skirmish Game :) ) or one small Side of an Battlefield I mostly play French and Indian War or American War of Independence, where the division into the three game styles fits better than in the Napoleon era. Attacks on small settlements, Indian raids, etc. But I would definitely advise against Black Powder as an introduction, unless you field 5 miniatures and then say that's a regiment with 24+ miniatures or use some markers. I know a few people who were keen on the game, bought a starter army and then simply failed because of the sheer number of models that were in the box and thought that it wasn't actually enough. The costs and material expenditure are so much higher, and in 28mm I find a 6x4 table almost too small. I associate the Napoleon era with cavalry, large flank movements and there's hardly enough space for that. especially when you consider that Waterloo is considered a relatively small front with "only" just under 4km I currently have Black Powder Epic on my wish list, I think the game will be different in ~15mm... maybe at some point... when the Pile of Shame has been dealt with... or Russia comes as a nation :D

@@lordtiali8572 Yes, I see the problems too. I played BP in 28mm myself, but never built an army. So why my recommendation? For the first time TFL games are not for beginners. Those who come from GW have difficulty with some mechanisms. I really like their systems. BP has structural similarities to GW games, a lower hurdle. There are starter armies and I know of more BP players than players of other Napoleonic games. Active players. Often they then switch from there - because of the problems - to other systems. That's why you'll find teammates with it more quickly, I think. Currently Sharps is the only 28mm game I'm actively planning on playing. Maybe Rebels & Patriots. So if you have some experience, go for Sharps. 👌

@@totalburnout5424 I watched other videos on your channel after I wrote the comments and didn't know that the video was part of a series. And there you talk about exactly these topics, starting slowly, using cardboard markers rather than buying 100 miniatures. So sorry if it sounded too much like criticism. Black Powder is without question a good game. But I've had exactly the oposide experience and it's extremely difficult to motivate new people to play the game, even if I could provide all the figures for 2-4 players. And larger skirmishers are easier at the beginning because everything is more manageable and you can then expand from there.

@@lordtiali8572 It's all ok. Experiences are often different and the more perspective someone gets, the better. This is how we help... I hope. 😉

Immer noch Black Powder, so weit ich sehe. "Tableschmock", Thomas, unterstützt V&F und hat es auch übersetzt. Gibt es auch auf der Perry Seite, daher wird es vermutlich aufholen. Der Rest verteilt sich. Due meisten spielen hier GW Produkte. Ach.. mit Kugelhagel gibt es auch ein deutsches Regelwerk. 🤔

@@totalburnout5424 Danke

Bei uns im Freundeskreis haben wir uns für Kugelhagel entschieden, zum Einstieg in die napoleonischen Kriege. Man benötigt nicht viele Figuren, ein Battaillon wird mit 12 Figuren dargestellt, und kann später auch auf 24 vergrößert werden ( sobald mehr Figuren bemalt sind).

@@torstenlingl187 Wir liebäugelten auch mit Kugelhagel. Kehrten dann aber kurz zu BP mit den Kugelhagel Formationsgrößen zurück. Dann kam Corona... 😟

@@totalburnout5424 Wir haben bisher nur ein Gefecht gespielt, sind aber sehr von den Regeln angetan weil es sehr schnell geht. Was ein sehr großes Plus war das es auf deutsch ist, hab auch bei dem letzten Kickstarter mitgemacht (war ein Kampanienbuch).

Thx. 🙏 Ah Baccus.. hadn't Warlord released Epic P&S I would have entered the 30YW with 6mm. 😋 A Polemos review may be possible. The rules are on shelf. 😉

One of the best rules in my opinion. 👍🏻

@@totalburnout5424 got a question how do you find players? im in austria and it looks pretty rare is there like a site to find people?

@@m.m6990 For me it was forums (Yahoo Groups) and inviting friends to test play. During Corona, I became more of a solo player. (Long story.) Grüße nach Österreich! 👋🏻

Actually a good idea. I have to admit that when I think of Sharps I think of 28 figures, but. in battles on smaller scales. 🤔 Your style is a good shortcut. Thanks for joining the discussion. 🫡

@@totalburnout5424 I use 18mm as you can still see some character in the miniatures but can easily field larger units.

@@collin4592 AB's? I mix some between my 15mm figures. Very detailed figures. 🥰

@@totalburnout5424 I like using Blue moon for the majority of troops, with AB for the commanders and special troops.

@@collin4592 Looks similar to me. Last started with Blue Moon bags and then added CGM plus selected AB miniatures. 😄

I tried to limit myself to the corps and division level games, so Sharps is out of competition. (And I still haven't tried it, even though I've own the rules for 2 years.) 🙄 I like Shako. AE prepares well for Shako as a second step... if you like old school. ☺️ I don't know "Over the Hills" yet, I'll have to take a look and "Napoleon's Battle" is still a to-do on the shelf. 😁 So much choice and possibilities! 😋

Thx. 🙏😊

Thx. 🙏

Thx for watching. 😉 I'm happy if I can help.

Ah.. Lasalle. A really good rule system. Unfortunately, I haven't tried Blücher yet. You come from a higher level. V&F could be a bit quicker than Lasalle, but not much. Try it anyway. In the worst case you'll appreciate Lasalle even more. 😉

Oh.. that's kind. That really makes me happy. 😃 Thx for watching.

Thx, Josh. I have the first test game behind me. But this time I probably need a second one....🤔

Thx. 🙏

If the Directors Cut is better, please let me know. I'm just afraid... it's a lost hope. (I had the same hope after SW Episode 1 and 7... in vain. ☹️ )

@@totalburnout5424 SW?

@@stephens2895 Ah.. "Star Wars". I'm having the same problem at the moment with a book that I thought was a historical one and now turns out to be more politically motivated.

Hi all, just adding to the thread - I have watched it now. I don’t see how a directors cut could help with the historical license. For example, stating that Napoleon was forced to resign by the French for losing most of his army in Russia! It’s not so much an anti-hero as almost a counter-factual dimension one is in. So, it’s like a romantic flick which o.c is focused on the theme of hopeless love! The war and politics kind of running aslant the idea of a man who doomed his own love affair. It’s a kind of truth maybe; as to that relationship? Who knows!!?

@@stephens2895 So the director's cut doesn't save anything. I was afraid of it. Thanks for the info. It saves me from the temptation to give this work another chance and be disappointed. Thanks.

Thx for watching. 😉

Thx. My son is playing Arma III a lot. I hope the ideas will help. ✊🏻

Yeah, it is a good game. Simple mechanisms that produce a complex result.

Thx, a bit versatile or scattered. 😉

Thx. The miniatures are a bit taller than Epic P&S, almost a head higher. A pity... But for terrain. 👌 Thanks for watching!

Thank You. 🙏 I hope to show some videos more regular again now.

Thx. 🙏

Thx. 🙏

Thx for watching, Josh. I will definitely finish it, regardless of the video for YT. Maybe I'll try filming a little less. Only used heavy cut scenes anyway.

Thx. "Hail Caesar" Epics look great... but they are over shadowed by an older 10mm Magister Militum army. I will oeobably revive it in the future but not Substitution them. 14 guns is hard work. I'm a slow painter and mass painting is not my case. In the early years I painted my WFB armies figure for figure. This can stretch a project out forever, which isn't necessarily a good thing.

Thx. 🙏 I'm happy if I can help.

Thanks. They were back briefly at 700 this morning and then gone again at lunchtime. 😄 Not without a certain humor. 😉

@@totalburnout5424 yeah, I know the feeling. Most likely bot accounts, but that's okay. You'll get real subs and you'll get back up to and over 700. It's inevitable.

Everything is ok and we have a weekend to enjoy. (Although Friday is already over here.)