The great Dutch coffee run of 1781 in Sails of Glory

Starting positions

When Maurice went to sea (18th century colonial campaign) Part 2

The expedition

When Maurice went to sea (18th century colonial campaign) Part 1

Things a are bit slow on the hobby front at the moment. New job,new country seriously dents hobby time. Between the moving and down time stuck in various airports, bus terminals I have been pondering a campaign linking Sails of Glory with Maurice and possible Sharp Practice later on.  

Ideally, the campaign needs three dedicated participants an umpire and two players representing the main fractions. It could run with two players but would lose a little fog of war. Alternatively one players could be a aggressor and the player umpire represent the defender and has half the forces but start in control of the islands. At a pinch it could be done solo using the solo rules for sails of glory and adapting the solos rule from The Men Who Would be Kings by osprey games

The Tropics

All at sea with the Post Captain

Post Captain

I have been itching to try an Age of Sail game for a couple of years now. Arguable it can one of the most complex games you can play since you are not only playing against an opponent actively out to ruin your day you also must consider the environment which is oblivious to your existence.  To make is slightly more complicated I was looking for a relatively low intensity game ie I did not want to re-fight Trafalgar nor did I not want to be in charge of the flagship of the fleet. I am more interested in the frigates and lower rating ships that are more likely to see action and possible link up to a Sharp Practice or Maurice game.