Source of the featured Scenario |
In his Guide to Solo Wargaming (1988 Argus Books), the late Stuart Asquith (SA) included some intriguing scenarios. The following is my attempt at one of these, Francs-Tireurs.
Context
I have set the scenario in my imaginary continent of Uqbal where local tribesmen are attempting to disrupt the Colonists' communications by sabotaging a railway junction. SA set the original in the Franco-Prussian War (hence his title Francs-Tireurs, as they are the irregulars attacking the railway).
The junction is guarded by a contingent of Light Infantry from Albionia's primary colony, Indra. They are based in a Storage Depot with one man on guard. Each turn 1d6 is rolled; on a score of 5 or 6 the sentry will notice the approaching attacking force.
Note on Rules
SA provides some very simple rules but only in outline. I have attempted to keep as close as possible to the spirit of these - where decisions have to be made, eg can an Infantryman in the building fire on a particular man outside, the answer is left to the discretion of the player.
The Rules |
First Game
Layout Game 1 |
Sentry |
Attackers approach, alarm still not raised |
Finally spotting the attack the sentry runs for the depot |
Firing at the rear |
An attack on the doorway fails at first |
Then succeeds |
The last guard is killed |
Opening positions |
The sentry spots the approaching tribesmen |
Fire fight underway |
The sentry falls |
Guards are kept busy whilst the chief heads for the points |
Placing the charges |
Running for cover before... |
Kaboom! (special effects by MaudlinFX)
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That's a lot of game for minimal rules.i do find simple rules more fun these days, gives more room for the narrative to lead the game rather than the rulebook. I love the special effects too!.😁
ReplyDeleteCheers Mr Sprinks. I have to agree regarding the rules. It's all about the story. The FX, like my model-making are minimal.
DeleteExcellent - I noticed this scenario in Stuart's Solo Wargames Book and have it in on the list for 2020. It will be interesting to see how mine plays out later this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark. It's a cracking little book. Looking forward to seeing how you play it - it cries out for Airfix cowboys...
DeleteMy compliment to you on the game and on pushing the technical boundaries of special effects. :-)
ReplyDeleteRegards, Chris
Thanks Chris! The photo viewer on Windows 10 has made it possible for the artistically challenged to do terrible things to digital photographs.
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