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Don Juan
Clarence Harrison - No, not the fictional libertine who devoted his life to seducing women! Don Juan Pérez de Guzmán was the President and Captain-General of Panama in 1671 at the time of Henry...
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Assault on La Haye Sainte
Republic to Empire has quietly but steadily carved a little niche in the Napoleonic gaming canon over the years. It has continued to sell well both in digital and hard copy. We have neglected it solely...
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Free Mad for War scenario pack available
I promised to make some free collateral available for those interested in using ther Mad for War system of 17th century naval gaming. Here is the first free 4Play format scenario pack called Clear for...
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New direction - 4Play meets Republic to Empire
It took a little longer than I thought it would but, the first 4Play Napoleonic pack is available. It is 34 pages long and contains three scenarios laid out for both Republicto Empire AND March of...
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17th Century Warfare - Online talk - The campaigns in Ireland 1688-1691
Barry Hilton - Late 17th century Warfare: Online Talk Saturday 22nd May, 2021 1100-1300 BST.I have the pleasure of hosting a talk for Ulster Wargames Society on the above date. The focus of the talk is...
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Serious question to Blog followers... read on!
I frequently get asked for some quite specialized figure origination. Most of the requests are serious and worthy of consideration but what is often not at the front of the questioner's mind is the...
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Latest Mad for War video tutorial - Boarding combat
Who captured whom?It does what it says on the tin. A smooth walk through of boarding and capturing an enemy ship:
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Spring Offer - A Taste of Victory! 33% off
In the spirit of optimism which Spring always brings I thought I would do a little special offer on A Taste of Victory!The recent negative adjustment in postal rates and introduction of various random...
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Barry does WSS? Yes, but not as you know it!
De Pointis breaks clear of Bahia de GibraltarInspired by a post on the Mad for War Facebook Group I created and played the Battle of Punta Cabrita (Marbella) March 10th 1705, within 24 hours of reading...
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Walking the Talk - Battlefields in Scotland 1660-1692
Glencoe - view from near Signal RockScotland in May can be heaven. Anywhere after 16 months of looking out of your home office window is nice but managing to spent that first trip away in glorious...
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Thanks, Duncan.
It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Duncan Macfarlane. Having known and interacted with him for nearly thirty years, it was truly shocking to be told the news. Duncan was a...
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More 4Play Mad for War excitement!
I am delighted to announce the release of a further four - 4Play packs all focused on supporting gamers interested in Mad for War!This batch is a rich mix covering various aspects of the period...
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Captain Morgan
Clarence Harrison - Following on the heels of my last command vignette, I present Captain Henry Morgan!Though Henry Morgan is often thought of as a pirate, he considered himself a patriot and privateer...
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It's getting near the time
We are getting a complex and wonderful project very near to launch now and it's time to update followers of the blog on where we are and where we are going. Ark Royal Miniatures 1/1200 metal models, is...
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Ark Royal pricing and squadron deals
Ark Royal packs will be priced at £21.50 with a set of ratlines @ £2.50 per pack. The ratline/shroud sets are optional and will cover all the ships in a pack where relevant. Some smaller ships do not...
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Ark Royal Miniatures - Launch video now available to view
The range has been launched for preorder and we are already having to cast more stock after 24 hours. Thank you for that everyone!To accompany the launch I have prepared a video explaining the range...
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King Campbell? or king-maker.. 1685 Argyll Rebellion - a remarkable tale
It started with the 4Play pack #17 The Campbell's are coming! which begat the 4Play Mad for War pack #35 Ne Obliviscaris! dealing with the naval aspects of the Argyll Rebellion. Dave and Colin helped...
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Ark Royal Prep and assembly video tutorial
It's easy to put these little beauties together. Here is a quick five minute run through...
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End of a dream or, the fate of all traitors? Argyll Rebellion 1685.
The plucky Arran boards St Albans - a bloody fight ensued. The concluding episode in the unexpected 1685 saga. Here were the briefs;ARGYLLThings have gone badly for Monmouth and he has pleaded with you...
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Much requested- Video on rigging ships
I have finally finished this slightly longer video. There is a lot in it and hopefully, it will decode the dark art of rigging for everyone remotely interested in trying it!
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