DBx

The DBx family of rules includes HOTT, DBA, DBM, and DBR. I’m still rather fond of DBA and HOTT. Not that they are good simulations but they are quick and fun. This speed makes them a good basis for one day campaigns, e.g. Britannia 600 AD. And with some tweaks I’ve managed to make DBA work for the New World – my variant is called New World DBA.

Wargaming Campaigns for DBx, DBA, HOTT, DBM and DBR

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I am a fan of campaigns and I’ve tried a few things involving the DBx family of tactical rules. The campaign system included in DBA/HOTT is ideal for one day events. And the same DBA/HOTT campaign system can be tweaked to make campaigns with more detailed tactical rules; I’ve run a couple of big DBM campaigns like this. But over time I have returned to the basics and used DBA/HOTT for the tactical rules as well. My latest initiative like this was Britannia 600 AD. DBA/HOTT are also a good complement for campaigns using Engle Matrix Games.

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Kororareka – A DBA Scenario

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Here is my Kororeka scenario for my DBA New Zealand Wars variant. I have assumed one element represents 20 men (rounded up to the next whole element), except the unarmed settlers where each represents 50 men, women and children. Some Naval Brigade and and Civic Guard are manning the gun batteries. Although there were four guns available I’ve lumped the three old cannon together as one battery.

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Small DBR Campaign for Two Players

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These rules are for a small DBR campaign involving two main protagonists in a relatively small region – possibly a minor part of a larger war or a conflict between two regional nobles. The rules were inspired by The Wargames Foundry Campaign rules included with the 1644 rule set.

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