We don't think that's an idle boast, and we don't make it lightly... these rules have been in the making for almost ten years. We've poured our hearts and souls into them! The graphics alone should give you pause, while looking at the individual Noble cards should give you a hint as to how much historical research when into them.
Just as important, the systems in this game are chock full of novel systems and historical flavour without being bogged down with minute details that halt the flow of play. You always know where you are and how you got there, the trick being to get yourself out of the jam you just got yourself into! Maybe it's best to look at the pages and pages of play examples we provide, or just look at the replay below.
A Coat Of Steel
There's also a free campaign system available:
It is my opinion that this is one of our best campaign games. We managed to work in all kinds of period flavour while making the game easy and playable, in a system that brings a historical result. The decisions are agonizing, but play moves very quickly, and with most scenarios only a few turns long, you could easily get two into one game night! You can check the replays below to see what I mean.
Most scenarios begin with few troops in play - a faction must use their nobles in the ancestral lands to gather Well-Wishers, Retainers and Array troops and lead them into battle. Spend too much time recruiting and you'll find your side already beaten leaving you nothing for it but to abandon your troops and flight to the Continent! You have to act quickly and often risk the game on one move that will make or break your claimant's chance at the throne.
By the way, we have included quite a few nobles in the game, and each has his own "baseball card" with his characterists [sic] on the front and a brief history on the back, topped off with a spiffy and unique portrait for each person!
A Crown of Paper
