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2014/09/23 01:55:19
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Alternative history fans may of heard of the on going series of books and games called A Very British Civil War (VBCW) and I was wondering if there is interest over across the pond to play the game in the USA?
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2014/09/23 03:21:02
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Posts with Authority
I'm from the future. The future of space
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I'm in Canada myself, so there's a bit more interest here as we did have our share of labour clashes, general strikes and socialist scares in the early 20th century, but I have never met someone who actually plays it.
The thing about these niche ideas is that they have to mean something to you and be your project and not be dependent on an existing player base to get going.
Make 2 armies, make some terrain, invite friends over for a game + dinner party and enjoy.
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Balance in pick up games? Two people, each with their own goals for the game, design half a board game on their own without knowing the layout of the board and hope it all works out. Good luck with that. The faster you can find like minded individuals who want the same things from the game as you, the better. |
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2014/09/23 06:19:17
Subject: Re:Very British Civil War players in America?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Well, for the Canadians you've got the revolting Irish in the 19th Century...
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2014/09/23 19:12:55
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Fixture of Dakka
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2014/09/23 20:08:37
Subject: Re:Very British Civil War players in America?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Hmm, interesting. Thanks for the responses gents or ladies. Is given me a few ideas.
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2014/09/23 21:36:19
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Solahma
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Thanks to Osprey interwar rulebook, I have at least heard of VBCW but there is next to nothing in there in terms of context.
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2014/09/23 22:08:08
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Dipping With Wood Stain
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 Manchu wrote:Thanks to Osprey interwar rulebook, I have at least heard of VBCW but there is next to nothing in there in terms of context.
The main beef of the VBCW background is in the sourcebooks by Solway Crafts and Miniatures. Not sure how easy they'd be to procure across the pond.
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2014/09/23 23:36:49
Subject: Re:Very British Civil War players in America?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2014/09/23 23:40:11
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2014/09/24 06:21:01
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Solahma
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Thanks very much for the link, I have emailed them about shipping. Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh would you happen to know which issues?
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/09/24 07:21:43
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2014/09/24 17:34:18
Subject: Re:Very British Civil War players in America?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Can't help you on that I've seen to of lost the particular magazine
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2014/09/24 17:52:02
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Solahma
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Looks like issues 280 and 308 as well as Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy issue 53.
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2014/09/24 18:56:21
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I'm gonna have to look into this. I'm a big fan of alt history "historical" games, so it intrigues me.
Anyone got any good ideas/sources for Northern Irish and/or Scottish forces and militia that'd fit? I'm good with anywhere from 15mm-25mm(havin not looked at the rules yet, no idea if it's got a set scale or not).
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/09/24 18:59:19
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2014/09/24 19:26:25
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Solahma
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Solway has an entire book devoted to the "Scottish Repiblic."
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/09/24 19:26:38
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2014/09/25 00:24:18
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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 Platuan4th wrote:I'm gonna have to look into this. I'm a big fan of alt history "historical" games, so it intrigues me.
Anyone got any good ideas/sources for Northern Irish and/or Scottish forces and militia that'd fit? I'm good with anywhere from 15mm-25mm(havin not looked at the rules yet, no idea if it's got a set scale or not).
I've seen adaptations of the game to Flames of War, so your good.
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2014/10/05 16:45:50
Subject: Very British Civil War players in America?
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Fresh-Faced New User
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I've new to this forum so I've only just come across this thread. There is a very good forum dedicated to VBCW that contains all sorts of ideas and background. http://vbcf.freeforums.org/index.php
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