Field of Battle

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Field of Battle, Designed by Brent Oman and published by Piquet, Inc., the Field of Battle system stands as one of the most respected horse-and-musket wargaming frameworks of the modern tabletop era. Originating from the broader Piquet gaming philosophy, Field of Battle streamlined classic card-driven mechanics into a single, cohesive system that masterfully simulates command friction, the fog of war, and battle momentum without forcing players into exhaustive chart lookups or micromanagement. Across its three distinct iterations—from the original breakthrough 2006 release, through the refined 2011 second edition, to the polished 2020 third edition—the rulebook family has continually perfected its core sequence deck concept. By replacing rigid movement turns with dynamic card draws and initiative rolls, Field of Battle ensures that no two actions play out identically, offering a deeply atmospheric and unpredictable grand tactical experience that scales brilliantly for 6mm Seven Y...
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On the Workbench – Limal 11th Jan 2026

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On the Workbench

A quick dispatch to show what is currently occupying the desk.

The architectural expansion of our 18th-century Bohemian theatre continues with a fresh order from Total Battle Miniatures. To truly capture the "Duffy-esque" feel of the Third Silesian War, we are moving beyond simple dwellings to more substantial structural objectives.

Heading to the casting room and soon to arrive at the Muskets & Magnification workshop:

On the Workbench – Limal 11th Jan 2026
Total Battle Miniatures Picture of Limal

  • Limal: A significant addition to our 6mm European urban landscape.

These high-quality resin pieces are vital for creating the dense, defensible positions that dictated the flow of many Seven Years War engagements. Once they arrive, they will be cleaned, primed, and painted to match the atmospheric, high-contrast aesthetic we’ve established for the project.

It is this attention to the built environment that allows us to zoom in—both figuratively and literally—on the tactical challenges faced by the Prussian and Austrian commanders of the era.

Related project hubs for this period:
The Silesian Wars 1740-1763 Project Hub  |  The Seven Years War 1756–1763 Project Hub

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