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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

SYW using DBN

It's been a whole since I posted so I thought I would post a SYW game I recently played a using the SYW version of DBN using my 28mm collection. 

DBN (De Bellis Napoleonicis) is a Napoleonic set of rules but has supplements for a range of periods including SYW and ACW. I helped design and a test the SYW supplement which is available as a free download from DBN Wargaming

I played a 26 point game, loosely based on the battle of Kolin, with Alex Testo the author of DBN. The game was closely fought with my Austrians claiming victory in a game that lasted 2 hours. 


Massed ranks of Frederick's finest. Although in the game the Austrians proved to be more than match for them.


Each base, or element, is a unit and I have rebased my infantry on 80 by 40mm bases with 10 figures.  This will also allow me to use 3 bases as a 30 figure unit for Grants The Wargame.






Cavalry bases are 80 by 60mm and have either 3 or 4 figures depending on type.  I have organised these so I can use 2 bases for the Wargame.


A unit of Prussian Jager defending  a wood. The Jager are actually Barry Minot 1806 Prussians which I bought around 1975 and are still going strong. 


An artillery battery is based on a 80mm square base. The big bases make is a lot easier both playing a game and storing/transporting the figures.


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3 comments:

  1. Jim Duncan Wargamer22 August 2023 at 08:13

    Good stuff Mark

    Gives me a target for 7YW, and WAS and my 10mm armies.

    Jim

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  2. Rob23 August 2023 at 08:35

    Great to see you posting again - I'll take look at those SYW mods to DBN, the former ought to be much better suited to a DBx system. Played a few old-style DBA games recently and enjoyed them hugely.
    While you're in the posting mood, how about an update on Olicanalad's Peninsular campaign from your perspective?
    Or, if you don't want to give away your plans, how about a short piece on making t-shirts from deck-chairs?
    ;o)

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  3. Brent24 August 2023 at 05:32

    Love the basing with lots of figures per base. It gives a great compact/chunky feeling.

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