The essence of Engle Matrix Games is that they allow you to do whatever you want to, so long as you can make a logical argument. You play a leading general of the period. Each turn you get to make one argument/order about what you want to happen that turn. You can make arguments for your side, to cause problems for the other side, or to change the rules! (No more than one level of rule change.)
Wargaming
Wargaming and Military History are the interests I pour most of my spare time into. This section concentrates on the wargaming rules I’m interested in. I’ve got quite a lot on running wargaming campaigns. I’ve also got sub-categories on: Crossfire, DBx (including DBA and HOTT), Twilight of the Sun King, Engle Matrix Games, Megablitz, Liberators QPR, Field of Glory. All other rules are lumped together.
Austerlitz – An Engle Matrix Game
The Austerlitz Matrix Game was devised by Chris Engle but the version here is revised by me (Steven Thomas)
Review of Maximilian Fast Play Rules
Maximilian is a set of fast play rules designed specifically for the Great Italian Wars.
Twilight of the Sun-King (2001 version)
This is a set of fast play rules for the War of Spanish Succession including the campaigns of the Duke of Marlborough.
Almanza – A Twilight of the Sun King Scenario
A Twilight of the Sun-King scenario for the War of Spanish Succession featuring the Battle of Almanza.
Design Notes for Twilight of the Sun-King
When writing Twilight of the Sun-King (specifically the original 2001 version) I kept in mind these principles.
Army Lists and Points System for Twilight of the Sun-King
Some suggestions for army lists for my Twilight of the Sun-King rules.
Alternative Army Lists for Twilight of the Sun-King
Some suggestions for army lists. They could be, but weren’t intended to be, used in conjunction with my Twilight of the Sun-King rules.
Battle of Ravenna – A DBR Scenario
An Italian Wars scenario for DBR based on the Battle of Ravenna.
Battle of Pavia – A DBR Scenario
An Italian Wars scenario for DBR based on the Battle of Pavia.
Nombre de Dios – A DBR Scenario
An New World scenario for DBR based on the Battle of Nombre de Dios. See also my more complete New World DBA Scenario for the same battle.