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    Zap

    Scenario: April 1799 – The first battle of Toulon

    My friends and I at our club played yesterday this scenario, and it was very entertaining. Thank you to the author. Looking forward to playing the second

    Zap Today, 04:42 Go to last post
    Bligh

    Fortifications

    We have a house rule for forts Dobbs. If they get a fire token more than once in an action it may get to the magazine. We then draw for explosion as you

    Bligh Today, 01:33 Go to last post
    Dobbs

    Medals and promotions Board.

    Well done, gentlemen!

    Dobbs Yesterday, 09:25 Go to last post
    Dobbs

    Fortifications

    As I recall, in Ares' fortifications rules, there's no real allowance for critical hits like sail, leak, rudder, and mast hits. Also, fire doesn't seem

    Dobbs Yesterday, 09:23 Go to last post
    Bligh

    Medals and promotions Board.

    The top monthly poster for April is Howard, aka SkeenaH.



    Congratulations.

    Bligh.

    Bligh Yesterday, 01:09 Go to last post
    Bligh

    Medals and promotions Board.

    Our top thread starter for April is Olivier, aka Zap who is the only shipmate to have gained this award by being the only thread starter during

    Bligh Yesterday, 00:43 Go to last post
    Dobbs

    At Sea Again

    Yep, trying to put gunports in a clinker hull had its challenges. I think it would have been interesting if Ares had followed through with different

    Dobbs 05-03-2024, 08:42 Go to last post
    Bligh

    At Sea Again

    It is interesting that in that time clinker built had gone out and so had the huge stern castle.

    Rob.

    Bligh 05-03-2024, 01:23 Go to last post
    Dobbs

    At Sea Again

    Wow, Rob, you got me by almost 100 years. That's a great picture that shows how things changed up to Elizabeth's time! It's like Cabot's is the Wright

    Dobbs 05-02-2024, 15:41 Go to last post
    Bligh

    At Sea Again

    Lovely ship Dobbs. Reminds me very much of Cabot's Matthew in Bristol docks.



    Rob.

    Bligh 05-02-2024, 13:11 Go to last post
    Bligh

    Collection for sale

    Thanks DB. I will now close this thread.
    Rob.

    Bligh 05-02-2024, 00:45 Go to last post
    Diamondback

    Collection for sale

    OP was last seen in February 2023. :(

    Diamondback 05-01-2024, 21:15 Go to last post
    Scrivner

    Collection for sale

    Thanks for that info Rob. I'm not holding out much hope but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask! ��

    Scrivner 05-01-2024, 18:34 Go to last post
    Dobbs

    At Sea Again

    We've been exploring the Albemarle Sound for the last few weeks. It's challenging, but two days ago we had a ripsnorting sail east down the sound and

    Dobbs 04-30-2024, 14:29 Go to last post
    Dobbs

    Rulers, Pointers, and Coastal Sets for Sale

    These items are no longer available.

    Dobbs 04-29-2024, 05:14 Go to last post
    Dobbs

    Maneuver Card Decks for Sale

    These items are no longer available.

    Dobbs 04-29-2024, 05:13 Go to last post
    Dobbs

    Fortifications

    Thanks for the reply, David. That is pretty much what I was thinking. The only physical example I have is San Marcos, in Florida, which is pretty darned

    Dobbs 04-28-2024, 18:12 Go to last post