Field of Glory Ancients version 2

[mbsparta]

Hi guys,

we're trying to do this in the best way possible which is time consuming and expensive. After a lot of work we are happy to confirm that the print on demand version of Field of Glory Ancients & Medieval 2.0 will be a full colour hardback edition.

We're hoping this is acceptable!

Cheers

Iain

Thanks!!! ... Looking forward it

Mike B

[ShrubMiK]

we're trying to do this in the best way possible which is time consuming and expensive.

I think you have a comma missing, after "possible".

ROFL...good spot!

[ShrubMiK]

>Now on to whining ... Had a couple of gamers stop by the hobby shop during our last game (FoG-R). They wondered why we were still playing FoG. They
>weren't aware anybody else was. They mentioned no articles or info in Wargames Illustrated anymore, no games at the local convention and no copies of the >rules to be found anywhere. Neither of them were interested in an I-Pad version and they don't post here

I'm not sure how much you can read into that though. A couple o fpeopl who clearly are not interested in FoG, are strangely not interested in the thing they are not interested in even if it is on iPad!

Having said that though, there is a good point there. After a goodly amount of FoG-related stuff (including plenty of moaning about FoG from somebody who doesn't seem to like any ruleset as far as I can tell!) , there hasn't been much lately. I'm wondering if there was even an account of a FoG game at the SoA battleday, if so I don't recall it. Whether this is a cause of a ruleset losing popularity, or a symptom of it, is another matter.

My experience is that most of the people I know who were keen FoG:AM players have drifted away, but play a lot of FoG:R instead. So the suggestion would be that the basic paradigm of the rules is not a problem, but yes, something has been found a little bit lacking or bland in FoG:AM over time, but also with a bit of a freshening up those people could be enticed back again.

[dab]

I found FOG AM bland after playing for a year, it still seemed like DBM, and playing some of the killer armys turned me to impetus.
I found FOG R much more fun to play and found it a more balanced set of rules. but still think there is flaws in the army list for the Polish army, since it hard to win with them.working out the % for there mounted.
but i will give V2 a go, since i have all the army books for V1.
when will it be released, I have not seen any release date yet for my wad of cash.
David

[bahdahbum]

the release date should be 21st of december . You can preorder the book - the real thing - now . I did receive an email confirming the release date .

[babyshark]

I got the same reply to my pre-order. Unfortunately, it will likely arrive while I am away for the holiday, which means that I will need to wait that much longer to read it.

Marc

[bahdahbum]

It should arrive in January . If they sent it on the 21st ..hurray but : no post in Belgium on the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th ...except if they sent it express ...

[bahdahbum]

I am wondering ! I ordered the BOOK and got this message today

Good News! The DVD(s) you ordered from Slitherine containing: were shipped to you on December 20, 2012 8:43:55 AM to the following address

.....what DVD ?

Can someone explain

[navigator]

me too ...

[bahdahbum]

and before yu ask here is the other message I got when I ordered :

Thank you very much for your purchase of:

(1) - Field of Glory Gaming System (Book) - - POD Book

[marshalney2000]

I am always surprised at how naive some war gamers are. FOG 2 is a code word used by Slitherine to cover their worldwide distribution of under the counter red hot DVDs - hence the message. If you were expecting a set of wargame's rules then you will be sadly disappointed or maybe not!!
John

[gozerius]

Well, at least you are getting something for your money. I've only received a thank you for my order. No ship date for me yet.

Maybe I did get bumped!

Hey!
Where's my 5 star hotel reservation?????

[stenic]

Well, at least you are getting something for your money. I've only received a thank you for my order.

Hell, I didn't even get that, just the paypal notification.

[bahdahbum]

Dear marshallney2000,

You tell us we are naive . You are just a bit too quick and tell things that seem to me rather harsh and you should think before writing anything . Before I buy something I check and the link I followed led me to this description of the product :

Field of Glory 2.0. Yes it is finally here! This is the updated print version of the rules. It is available in full colour hardback and the quality is we think at least as good if not better than version 1.0.

We now are accepting pre-orders and expect to ship pre-ordered copies around the 21st December. We do not have a confirmed delivery date yet but we will update you as soon as we know for sure. Please be sure to pre-order as this is a limited print run and only those who pre-order early are guaranteed a copy. You may have till wait till the new year if we run out of stock! Bear in mind that the release date is 21st December so if you pay extra for overnight delivery it will be after we ship.

Field of Glory is the historical tabletop miniatures gaming system for anyone interested in recreating the battles of Rome, Greece or the Holy Land, among others. This series is intended to give both beginner and expert gamers everything they need to play the battles of ancient and medieval eras on their tabletops. Tested and created by gaming experts, this series includes a rulebook detailing the gaming system, and companion army books which help players select and build their historically accurate army with the relevant units or troop types they want to take onto the field of battle. The striking Field of Glory rulebook includes color coding for easy navigation, clear photographs of miniatures and diagrams (showing rules examples, troop placements, scale considerations and more), detailed Osprey artwork, a comprehensive painting guide, an overview of the history of this world of warfare, organization tables and a background to the men who fought on the ground. Containing two ready to use army lists, this rulebook can either stand alone and be used for immediate gaming, or can be combined with the companion volumes to recreate a more diverse range of conflicts.

If you are new to tabletop miniatures gaming you can find out more details on wikipedia. What this doesn't tell you however is the friendship and fun that can be had while enjoying a good wargame. Then you have the chance to re-live the battle down the pub afterwards!

Please note that this is version 2.0 of the rulebook!

Hardback; 192 pages

It hardly qualifies as a DVD .

[nikgaukroger]

Failed spot humour check.

[philqw78]

Does this mean I'm not getting a DVD?

[bahdahbum]

If this was humor ...it had a very bad taste .

[marshalney2000]

Lighten up a bit it is the season to be jolly. I will however make sure that in the future I do not attempt to make light of such a deadly serious subject as people getting their knickers in a twist about an extremely obvious error in a mailing acknowledgement of an order for a set of rules for playing with model soldiers. I would say at this point also got the note re the DVD but realised what had happened especially since the original order acknowledgement as had already been admitted elsewhere mentioned a non existent download. It did not therefore require a member of Mensa to work out what had happened and that in fact my printed rules and not a DVD were on the way.
John

[Robert241167]

Now I never thought I'd jump to your defence John and I am also unbelievably gullible but even I could take your post with the light-hearted intent it was meant with.

Now across the battlefield..............that is a different matter !!

Rob

[marshalney2000]

Ah Rob, my hero. If Henry the Eighth was " The Defender of the Faith" then you are certainly "The Defender of the Humour."
I look forward to our next battlefield encounter with relish. Schiltron perchance?
John