View from the SW with Gettysburg in upper right and Seminary, top center
On the Yankee right, Devin is passing the Culp's farm. The models of this farm are from Buildings in Conflict again) You probably notice the change in the mat. On the right is Cigar Box. Needing to expand southward (always wanting more) I purchased some fabric at Hobby Lobby (original color seen in lower right), and have hand-painted another 4'x12' section. The professional is nicer of course, but I'm very pleased with my creation
Troops (some routed...regiment in lower right with a red cap for example), pouring into Gettysburg. Some I Corps troops seen in upper left. The bottom half portion of the mat here is my own.
One of Kyznowski's regiments (top left center) rolls snake eyes on a morale check (instant rout in the rules), leaving his defensive line a tad shaky. Ironically, his men routed one of the Rebs' units who rolled the exact same result! General Avery's Brigade is outflanking the Federals anyway on their right (right center)
As the XI Corps has collapsed on the right, I Corps is pressing into Gettysburg as well. This one turn illustrated quite well the difficulties the Union experienced at this point in the battle with so many crowding the streets in their attempt to reach Cemetery Hill
The Confederates reorganize and push into Shieds Woods at the southern end of Oak Ridge. The 58th NC (top right) has successfully charges and force the Yankee artillery and a small regiment to retire near the Thompson House (This would be used by General Lee as his HQ for the rest of the battle)
The struggle intensifies at the Seminary as both sides lose a full stand in the exchange (left side of photo, note the gaps in both lines)
And Gambles troopers take position at the west edge of McMillan's Orchard. You can clearly see the Cigar Box mat on the left, and my own on the right
The game ended at this point with the Confederates about to enter Gettysburg from the north, and the Yanks preparing to abandon Seminary Ridge. The rules Across a Deadly Field were for the most part, effective. A few changes I think I will work on with only the overly complicated Charge Rule I believe I will throw out or heavily modify. Im hoping to try out this game with the club members in the near future and then again in BCon this September, so well see. Thanks for visiting.
The game ended at this point with the Confederates about to enter Gettysburg from the north, and the Yanks preparing to abandon Seminary Ridge. The rules Across a Deadly Field were for the most part, effective. A few changes I think I will work on with only the overly complicated Charge Rule I believe I will throw out or heavily modify. Im hoping to try out this game with the club members in the near future and then again in BCon this September, so well see. Thanks for visiting.
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