Wednesday 3 August 2022

Setting the East ablaze

Last night the collection got its first run out using the 'Setting the East ablaze' rules. Being one of those players who prefers to learn rules as I play, it was easier to umpire. Mitch and Andy would play as we worked through the rules together.

I set up a simple game with British and Bolshevik forces converging on a village to secure some supplies. The Bolsheviks had more men, but he Brits had the better quality.


The game got off to a slow start as both sides rolled terribly for movement. I had visions of needing a second gaming night to get into combat.

The Bolsheviks slowly made their way over a hill and eventually managed to deploy their artillery in readiness of an attack on the village. The British cavalry quickly moved through the village looking for some open ground.




Eventually the British artillery got deployed and fired the first shot of the game. Typically it missed. British infantry eventually moved into the village, looking to defend the walls against the Bolsheviks. Their cavalry swept through the village to cross the stream and threaten the flanks of the Bolsheviks.




At last the Bolsheviks began to respond. Slowly pushing their infantry into the village. Their cavalry after struggling through some woods got rather rash and charged gleefully towards some British infantry. They fell less than an inch short. 2 British companies then opened up on them, destroying the unit.




With the loss of their cavalry, the Bolsheviks pushed their best infantry, the Siberians and Sailors against the British position. They did begin to cause some casualties, but both units suffered horrific casualties as a result. Both units eventually being destroyed. 



With time running out we called it a night. The Bolsheviks had suffered heavy loss and it would be prudent to withdraw.

Overall, the rules work well. Pretty simple to get the hang off. I like the different troop class system, rewarding better trained troops. Hopefully get another game in soon.

6 comments:

  1. Good to see the collection out for a game. Graham is hosting a RCW British intervention/extraction scenario at Thursday’s game.

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    1. Cheers Jonathan, look forward to seeing an AAR from that game

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  2. As Jon noted, nice to see all your hard work at the painting desk rewarded with a game, Scotty. I play rules to learn them too...pre reading is overrated 😄

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    1. Cheers Keith. I definitely learn rules better, just by playing the game

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  3. I have seen reports (on blogs) of a couple of games using these rules and they do look good; aided greatly by the interesting mix of units and troops available!
    Regards, James

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