tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post1535084485198043595..comments2024-03-22T20:04:24.922+00:00Comments on Jim Duncan Wargamer: Cotton Wool Ball BattleJim Duncan Wargamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-51864475765093799262013-02-11T10:34:13.702+00:002013-02-11T10:34:13.702+00:00Thanks for that Chris, will check them out!
Thanks for that Chris, will check them out!<br />Jim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-40109130801368390422013-02-11T03:39:32.414+00:002013-02-11T03:39:32.414+00:00Howdy,
Check the Junior Generals site--several of...Howdy,<br /><br />Check the Junior Generals site--several of Matt's WWII and modern games depict artillery fire by throwing different sized cotton balls a certain distance from the board.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091296131481416326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-23506551650194532382012-12-17T12:54:23.340+00:002012-12-17T12:54:23.340+00:00For WW2 bombing I would try standing with backs to...For WW2 bombing I would try standing with backs to the target and fire the cotton wool balls over the shoulder.<br /><br />Torpedoes could be Cotton Buds, thrown from a distance!<br /><br />One of my earlier games involved bomb dropping using mini-darts onto a plan ship shape although some protective measures would be required for any misses!<br /><br />Use whatever system you think is fun!<br /><br />Make sure you blog the game.<br /><br />Jim<br />Jim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-80868388765268345192012-12-17T04:11:12.536+00:002012-12-17T04:11:12.536+00:00Magnificent vessels of a bygone age. I like their...Magnificent vessels of a bygone age. I like their colourfulness too. No doubt the commander of 'Le Cochon Noire' is a certain Capitaine Pogglaver, and that of 'Le Premier d'Avril' Capitaine Ricard de la Folle... <br /><br />As for the game and combat system, it may be just what I'm looking for. Would it transfer do you think to something more WW2-ish? How about bombing? Standing on a chair and dropping cotton balls - would that work?<br /><br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-19146401095881760432012-04-17T14:47:17.881+00:002012-04-17T14:47:17.881+00:00Best of luck with that Bob.
Watch out for the guy...Best of luck with that Bob.<br /><br />Watch out for the guys who lean excessively towards the target area and also there will be someone who will consider dipping their cotton wool ball in their drink.<br /><br />Jim<br /><br />If you feel the need to consider torpedoes then have a think about cotton buds!! (you heard it here first)Jim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-55290476253844923742012-04-17T14:25:10.923+00:002012-04-17T14:25:10.923+00:00Jim,
I am giving serious consideration to running...Jim,<br /><br />I am giving serious consideration to running a game based on your ideas at this year's COW. The ships will be my 'toy' ones and the 'sea' will be blue Hexon II, and the firing system will use either your cotton ball method or matchstick-firing guns.<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiring ideas!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-72544702017178758672012-04-09T23:46:12.790+00:002012-04-09T23:46:12.790+00:00Thanks Bill
It's just a piece of painted card...Thanks Bill<br /><br />It's just a piece of painted cardboard but it does the trick!<br /><br />The smoke is painted pot scourer!<br /><br />JimJim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-63181393938506231602012-04-09T22:21:32.221+00:002012-04-09T22:21:32.221+00:00Jim
It looks great. Loved the explosion on the P...Jim<br /><br />It looks great. Loved the explosion on the Premier D'April<br /><br />BillBill5549https://www.blogger.com/profile/11434081732765212404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-79852777856129832312012-04-06T16:52:57.561+00:002012-04-06T16:52:57.561+00:00Take as much inspiration as you like Conrad, it is...Take as much inspiration as you like Conrad, it is all free!<br /><br />I'm not sure where I got the idea from, it's such a long time ago when we played our first game.<br /><br />It's refreshing to get away from dice.Jim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235143659957048058.post-61450443879511357372012-04-06T16:19:08.158+00:002012-04-06T16:19:08.158+00:00I've never really considered naval gaming, but...I've never really considered naval gaming, but those ships are wonderful. I really like the cotton ball idea.Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.com