A Most Fearful Sacrifice.

[bob48]

This is the new 'monster' Gettysburg game from Flying Pig;

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329089/most-fearful-sacrifice-three-days-gettysburg.

It uses Herman Luttmanns excellent 'Blind Sword' system and the maps are the work of late, lamented, Rick Barber.

Despite the hefty price tag, I did read one or two comments about the poor quality of some of the components and low production values. This may, of course be subjective as others seem to be quite happy with the quality.

It all looks very impressive with two huge, mounted maps and large counters. Personally, I'm not a great fan of Rick Barbers map style although I appreciate that many people are. For me, they are just a bit too 'busy' but again, this is a very subjective subject. Undoubtedly, he was very talented man and responsible for the maps in many games.

I doubt very much being ever able to cough up £123 (excluding postage) for it, even if I had the room to play it. Still, it is quite interesting if only because of the Luttmann game system.

[judgedredd]

I've been trying to find out what "fifteen feet" means. I'm assuming it's 36" x 60" but can't find confirmation anywhere

[bob48]

Its 2 boards, 30" x 40" each, so full size is 60" x 40". There are several single map scenario's, apparently.

[bayonetbrant]

I've been trying to find out what "fifteen feet" means. I'm assuming it's 36" x 60" but can't find confirmation anywhere

back of the box says 2 maps each approx 31 x 40, so measuring out about 40 x 62 when you put them together?

https://cf.geekdo-images.com/gaxGPUvn5d3StafikpN61g__imagepagezoom/img/uqTC7iKAUmE0YdhYYHveSsG3KgY=/fit-in/1200x900/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/pic6042388.jpg

[bob48]

I was just going by this;

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2877873/could-somebody-post-exact-dimensions-when-all-thre

[judgedredd]

Thank you.

Thanks Bawb. More money spent I imagine

[bob48]

Don't tell me you actually brought it, JD?

[bayonetbrant]

I was just going by this;

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2877873/could-somebody-post-exact-dimensions-when-all-thre

good call!  I didn't go looking for threads, I just looked to see if there was an image with the box info and pulled from that, but asking dudes to actually measure the real thing is a better answer for sure

[bob48]

I think that is the same size as the OST boards. I could go measure one but I'm too lazy :-)

[Undercovergeek]

Don't tell me you actually brought it, JD?

He is………. Inevitable

😂😂

[judgedredd]

Don't tell me you actually brought it, JD?

He is………. Inevitable

😂😂

^ this

[judgedredd]

Actually u won't be getting it...the boats is too big at 40"

I can do absolute max 35"

[bob48]

That saved ya 123 quid then mate 

[judgedredd]

Yeah - gutted.

I do like a good ACW game.

[bbmike]

So when they say "A Most Fearful Sacrifice", I take it they mean your wallet?