Mark interviews Arthur van der Ster, the author of the rules "With Hot Lead and Cold Steel" to discuss his take on war gaming the American Civil War. Enjoy this great interview where you'll find out what inspired a Dutchman to work on a rules set about an American war and how it just feels better to fire a volley by rolling more dice. How do these rules work for the Battle of Gettysburg or the Battle of Chancellorsville....Arthur gives us his thoughts!

If you're intrigued, you can give these rules a shot! Hard copies of Hot Lead and Cold Steel will be available on January 23rd and you can purchase the digital rules now at this link.

https://www.ospreypublishing.com/us/w...

Download a Quick Reference Sheet and Arthur's Battle of the Wilderness scenario here:
http://www.fireballforward.com/free-s...

00:00 Intro
00:44 Interview Begins
01:20 What makes this game unique?
02:35 Why would a European explore the American civil war?
03:25 Is the game received differently by historical / fantasy gamers?
05:30 Why use regimental scale?
07:30 How customizable is this game?
08:28 Stonewall Jackson's attack at Chancellorsville.
10:00 How many figures would a new player need to start?
12:14 Why use a hit point system?
14:39 Aide de Camp rules.
15:55 What's your favorite battle for these rules?
17:30 What are you working on now?
18:10 When do the hardcopy rules come out?