Commentary from July 2004
Saturday, July 31, 2004
More English First Anglo-Dutch War wargame pieces
There are now five sheets of English ships (four per sheet) available for downloading, as well as the four Dutch sheets. I will continue to add more sheets, as time permits. I am adding English ships alphabetically, based on what are in my Privateers Bounty scenarios. The last ship added on sheet five was the hired ship Culpepper (30 guns).
Monday, July 5, 2004
First Anglo-Dutch War wargame pieces
I have finally made available some of my wargame piece sheets for use by gamers: First Anglo-Dutch War Game Piece Sheets. I have had to do it this way, as my web hosting service prohibits me from having zip files.
Posted by Jim at 9:02pm
Saturday, July 3, 2004
Battle Plymouth Scenario with Privateers Bounty, the English under human command
I finally have the pictures of the last Privateers Bounty simulation run for the Battle of Plymouth. I commanded the English, with the difficulty level set to "hard". I tried my classic tactics, but I was too clumsy, and let the battle deteriorate. In one case, I tacked instead of wearing, and got caught with ships pointed dead on into the wind. I was able to recover, but only after allowing the Dutch, under AI control, to do a good deal of further damage.
This picture shows English ships crossing the Dutch rear, subjecting them to broadside fire.
This picture shows a Dutch ship exploding, as the battle continues.
Posted by Jim at 8:07pm