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by sgtfox
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: Part Three of Boarding for Yardarm to Yardarm
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Part Three of Boarding for Yardarm to Yardarm

Part Three of Boarding for Yardarm to Yardarm Ships’ Boats William James was gracious enough to record very specific details of a cutting-out expedition carried out by H.M.S. Surprise. Knowing Surprise was 126 feet in length, we can determine the size of the boats she used in the operation. The laun...
by sgtfox
Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:32 am
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: Part Two of Boarding for Yardarm to Yardarm
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Part Two of Boarding for Yardarm to Yardarm

Boarding for YtY Part 2- Cutting Out Actions As promised, if there seemed to be enough interest in my article “Boarding for Yardarm to Yardarm,” I would do a more detailed follow-up. When I began to write it, I noted that the length would require at least one more part, so part 3 will follow soon af...
by sgtfox
Fri Jul 14, 2023 1:24 am
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: Another Sample Game of Yardarm to Yardarm
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Another Sample Game of Yardarm to Yardarm

Another Sample Game of Yardarm to Yardarm This sample battle is shown with more detail than the last. It’s early in 1814, off the coast of Greece. A French Sylphe class brig is forced into combat by a British Seagull class brig-sloop. What’s different about the detail is a comment on what happens at...
by sgtfox
Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: Part Two of scenarios for Yardarm to Yardarm
Replies: 2
Views: 4201

Re: Part Two of scenarios for Yardarm to Yardarm

Sorry, they are not printed anywhere. I'm not very tech savvy. The best I can do is leave a few thoughts on this site.
by sgtfox
Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: Part Two of scenarios for Yardarm to Yardarm
Replies: 2
Views: 4201

Part Two of scenarios for Yardarm to Yardarm

Part Two- Yardarm to Yardarm Scenarios This time, I’ve set up the scenarios with more specific starting points. That said, I’ve dropped the need for anyone to consult the Nationality Gunnery Chart. Both sides, in all scenarios, will proceed to the Main Gunnery Chart when firing. All of the vessels a...
by sgtfox
Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: High damage in Yardarm to Yardarm
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High damage in Yardarm to Yardarm

Yardarm to Yardarm- Firing High I’m including the rules for mast damage, in case anyone wishes to actually try out the game. It’s pretty easy and reflects mast damage probabilities from the War of 1812. Mast Values There are three sections to each mast. The lower mast, the top mast, and the topgalla...
by sgtfox
Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:48 am
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: Scenarios for Yardarm to Yardarm
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Scenarios for Yardarm to Yardarm

Scenarios for Yardarm to Yardarm Here are a few ready-made scenarios for Yardarm to Yardarm. I needed to adjust a few minor things to make the scenarios very even. Besides that, I eliminated the need to go to the Nationality Gunnery Chart for ANY nation in these scenarios. I simply reduced the broad...
by sgtfox
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: Boarding for Yardarm to Yardarm
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Boarding for Yardarm to Yardarm

Yardarm to Yardarm Boarding Chart (3.5) U.S. Navy 76-100= 2 51- 75= 3 26- 50= 4 1- 25= 5 (4.5) U.S. Privateers 76-100= 2 51- 75= 4 26- 50= 5 1- 25= 7 (5) British R.N./Colonial Americans 76-100= 2 51- 75= 4 26- 50= 6 1- 25= 8 (7) United Provinces Of the Netherlands 76-100= 3 51- 75= 5 26- 50= 8 1- 25...
by sgtfox
Wed May 24, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: Yardarm to Yardarm Nationality Gunnery Chart
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Yardarm to Yardarm Nationality Gunnery Chart

Yardarm to Yardarm Nationality Gunnery Chart (Explanation below) .5047 +11 (10= +92) American Continental 1775-83 A American Continental 1775-83 ships of Cpt. John Paul Jones .4055 +13 (12= +90) Austro-Hungary 1795-1815 .6474 + 9 (8= +6) Denmark 1801 .7597 + 6 (5= +82) Denmark 1807-1815 .8767 + 4 (3...
by sgtfox
Sun Apr 30, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: Wargaming
Topic: A sample game of Yardarm to Yardarm
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A sample game of Yardarm to Yardarm

A Sample Battle with Yardarm to Yardarm I came up with a well-balanced scenario to explain how my house rules actually work. For years I’ve referred to them as “Yardarm to Yardarm,” so that’s how I’ll refer to them now. Again, this is showing the road I went down, while others will have their own id...