Wednesday 17 May 2023

Test of Resolve: First Impressions

I recently decided I would have a proper playthrough with the Test of Resolve rules using some of my Wars of the Roses miniatures from Baccus. I only used about a third of my collection to keep the game small and manageable so I could focus on the rules. The main purpose of this test was to identify any areas that I needed to work on and in that regard, this was very successful (more on that in the video). I kept both sides roughly equal but their composition was different with a little variation in terms of quality and troop types. The aim was to see 'regular' combat between similar units but also see how asymmetric melee worked out. In this regard, I think it worked really well because there was a range of different fights taking place, each with different circumstances and factors to take into account. The result was a very interesting and hard-fought little battle.


Test of Resolve is a ruleset specifically designed for the Wars of the Roses and is well supported with scenario books and free downloads on their webpage. They also have a Test of Resolve Facebook Group that is worth a look around. I bought these rules last year, but I have been so busy painting my 6mm armies for the Battle of Bosworth that this is the first chance I have had to playtest the rules. 

8 comments:

  1. Interesting post Lee. Glad you got alot out of the game.

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    1. I'm looking forward to giving it another go at home.

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  2. On battle morale points and test - if you start with 20 of these then you can lose 20 (get down to zero) without needing to take a battle morale test. It is only when you in effect go negative that you test.

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    1. That's how I read it. So the two battles that hit Zero morale points in the same turn started testing with each additional resolve point lost. It literally 'went to the wire'

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  3. Very enjoyable overview, Lee. Good job!

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    1. Thank you. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to giving the rules another solo outing soon.

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  4. Great game. You may like our Tarawa game from Carronade 2023 u tube video
    https://youtu.be/y4_9OwtyLOI

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    1. I've just subbed to your channel and I'll watch this later (when I get home from work!)

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