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Anyone out there with Bonaparte @ Marengo & Napoleon's Triumph who could answer a question?
I came a little late to the Nouveau Wargame party [blocks? no hexes? Seemed like heresy to me]. After watching B@M being played a few months back, though, I thought it was a great idea (and I'm not usually much for Napoleonics). So, I downloaded the rules to B@M and went hunting for a copy. Apparently, however, I missed out on B@M when it was available at a sane price.
So, instead, I went and bought myself a copy of Napoleon's Triumph, figuring "same drug, larger dose." [Or, as my dear old dad likes to say, "if 1 hit is pretty good, and 2 is great, then 6 is about where I like to start..."]
Now, after d/l'ing and looking at the B@M rules, and my NT box, I wrote to Simmons and asked if they had any B@M replacement maps for sale. They did.
So, am I missing something or, between the rules I downloaded, the Napoleon's Triumph bits and the B@M map I bought...do I now own a full copy of Bonaparte of Marengo save the freakin' box? It sure seems that way from the rules, but I don't actually know anyone with a copy of the game to check it out for myself...
If not, what bits might I be missing?
(Otherwise, I don't understand why Simmons isn't be offering copies of NT bundled with the B@M map [at an additional fee of course] through their website for direct purchase. Latecoming idiots like me could get both games in one box and they could move a few more copies at a much higher margin through direct sales...]
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The systems are very similar, and I'm pretty sure Napoleon comes with more pieces, so you might just be good to go. If you need a piece count, let me know...but when you get your map, first make sure you can fill all the reinforcements on the board, then make sure you have sufficient pieces for casualties as the game wears on.
I really like Bonaparte at Marengo. I was lucky to pick up a copy in trade and the system is just so genius. Plus, Bowen Simmons is an ultra-nice guy who goes out of his way to support his games. He may be one of the nicest designers I've ever interacted with. He patiently answered my newbie questions and I've watched him do it time and time again, just as nice each time.
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And, having just barely scratched the surface with NT, this really *is* a brilliant idea. And, thanks, too for the insight on Bowen. I'm always a little afraid of approaching designers that frequent player-community websites. For every Bowen Simmons and Andrea Angiolino [Wings of War co-designer], there seem to be more than enough of the Winsomegricola types around. If I wanted to eat shit, I'd crap on my own plate, thank you very much.
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BaM is a masterpiece, a game that I think is almost practically invincible...the only mar is that the movement rules are bizarre to me for some reason. I can't wait to give NT a shot.
Didn't realize that BaM and NT had such similar pieces...makes sense though...he really should have done the games as a system with NT representing an upgrade kit.
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Clever idea: B@M map - the downgrade kit.
And yes, the movement rules are easier in B@M.
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The commanders should be rather different, but if you dont mind printing your own, it shouldn't be a problem.
Still have to play the game though...
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Can you use the BaM pieces for NT? I have BaM and have been looking to buy NT, but could try printing a map and using the BaM pieces. Great post!
No. NT is a much bigger game. BaM has 80 wooden blocks. NT has 140 blocks and 18 metal commanders.
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