tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169731664117441286.post4709628682745074968..comments2024-03-26T10:20:01.846+00:00Comments on Don't Throw Bloody Spears At Me!: Battle of Lissa, 150 Years OnUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169731664117441286.post-86473197575467279292016-08-29T03:42:36.378+01:002016-08-29T03:42:36.378+01:00"if the rules reversed history does this high..."if the rules reversed history does this highlight a possible problem with the rules"<br /><br />Historically, the Italians proved totally incompetent. Admiral Persano transferred his flag without informing any of his captains. In the process Re d'Italia had to come to a stop and was rammed. Much of the Italian fleet never came into action. It is one of those rare occasions where the average wargamer is better than his historical counterparts. With a superior fleet and minimally competent players, the Italians have a definite advantage. Use only the ships that actually fought and give have the Italians fail every command test, and you may get something more historically accurate.sjpatejakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10956319092047040688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169731664117441286.post-70779496252630092352016-07-22T08:43:39.420+01:002016-07-22T08:43:39.420+01:00I think it was a tactics thing, plus the Italians ...I think it was a tactics thing, plus the Italians were more aggressive than in the real battle. Where the players followed historical lines the course of the battle was far closer to reality - ironclad blasting away at each other with little real effect, inconsequential rams against ships that were capable of manoeuvre etc.David Manleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618853603602429096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169731664117441286.post-18325104498153540712016-07-21T19:39:30.542+01:002016-07-21T19:39:30.542+01:00Nice looking game, which raises the question if th...Nice looking game, which raises the question if the rules reversed history does this highlight a possible problem with the rules or just the tactics adopted? In a full refight the best test is to slavishly follow the entire battle sequence without allowing the players to change the orders to stress test the rules. IMHODrew Jarmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917651375834541415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169731664117441286.post-2171561710420218802016-07-21T19:37:38.385+01:002016-07-21T19:37:38.385+01:00a couple of typos there, en instead of end in the ...a couple of typos there, en instead of end in the 3rd para and Nathan's name is spelt wrong! Drew Jarmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917651375834541415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169731664117441286.post-4204796637813630222016-07-21T19:15:31.262+01:002016-07-21T19:15:31.262+01:00...but watch out for the enormous footwear!...but watch out for the enormous footwear!Jim Jackamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418123950779160903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169731664117441286.post-20205877131480132562016-07-21T19:12:20.893+01:002016-07-21T19:12:20.893+01:00That looks like a great game. I re-played Lissa se...That looks like a great game. I re-played Lissa several years ago and ended up with a similar result. Lovely models as well.Jim Jackamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418123950779160903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169731664117441286.post-73130394203502792362016-07-21T17:26:55.086+01:002016-07-21T17:26:55.086+01:00Outstanding. Can you post an OOB for both sides? ...Outstanding. Can you post an OOB for both sides? I'm trying to collect Lissa in 1:600 and I'm not sure I have everything yet.Walthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911439154646919211noreply@blogger.com