Hello,

I am dabbling with getting back into ECW this year.

But I need to find a quick, fun and playable ruleset.

I am sad to say that the Polemos rules do no 'float my boat', does anyone have any other suggestions?

For King and Parliament if you don't mind grids and markers.

Tercios - this is a big base set initially for the Thirty Years War. However there is a scenario book which includes additional rules and scenarios for the ECW. Well written and presented rules by Spanish wargamers, but a much better than average translation (available from Caliver). It does however require a downloadable card set.

Twilight of Divine Right by Nick Dorrell is an excellent set of rules.  They can be obtained through The Pike and Shot Society website.

I would recommend the rules by Neil Thomas, either in One Hour Wargames or Wargaming; An Introduction. Very easy to use and easy to modify.

I have ordered Twilight of Divine Right, lets see how that goes...

Plus a wedge of Pete's finest, artisinal lead