One more question. Are there any rules in FOG for giving orders to battle groups at the start of a game, or is this covered by the alternate moves or somthing else? I do not like the 6th order rules.

There are no written orders as Phil says but there are mechanisms that have similarities ...

I still use cardboard and have not had any problems with it. Its cheap (free) cuts easily and if its a fraction out in size I don't see that it matters. The sort shops use for show cards and advertising is good.

I do like the idea of steel though if it can be obtained at a reasonable price. I have ...

Thanks again Hammy & Ghaznavid for the helpful replies. It is all sounding good. We will give the rules a fair try and hopefully at least two of us will like them!

Table size should be no problem we have a permanent 8' x 5' and between us have several BIG armies.

I do like the UGO/IGO system as it ...

Thanks for the help. The tactics thread should keep me going for a couple of days!

What I dont like in 6th is recording part figure casualties and the morale test which I find over complicated and find myself looking to achieve the factors needed to pass a test rather than just fighting the battle ...

Hello, I am eagerly awaiting my rulebook. But have a couple of questions.

First, in the meantime is there a good thread for an overveiw of the game?

Second as a WRG 6th player what do you think I will like / dislike about Field of Glory?

I like some depth to a wargame but not finiky detail ...

Hello, I am building an Anglo Danish / Viking Army using Gripping Beast and Essex figures in 28mm. I think they fit together well. I actualy like the Essex ones better and they are cheaper too. You could also try Musketeer, Irregular & Black Tree Design but I have not tried them for size. I do have ...