10th May Games

Very thin on the ground last night for various reasons. Steve S ran his Daleks vs UNIT game for myself, Eddie, Dave K and Mark; the Dalek objective was to 'eliminate' HM Queen Elizabeth in a scenario set in the 1970's. UNIT fielded mortars, a section of Guardsmen and a Scimiatar tank against the Dalek and Robomen.

   Mortars and tank proved exceptionall effective against the Daleks, with one only surviving to the game's end. The Master was also skulking around, 'assisting' the Daleks but was removed from play by UNIT reversing the Scimitar and squidging the Master and a lackey against a brick wall! Lets see you regenerate from that, sunshine!

   HM was last seen exiting the table in a Land Rover; it was uncertain who was driving the vehicle - those Royal corgis are exceptionally well trained, you know . . .

Rob was playing Infinity elsewhere, but I didn't have time to look in.

Next week, I'll run Ludis Gladiatoris for those onsite, which will provide fun for 6 players. Work on the Franco-Prussian War game proceeds apace, I've also received an invite for the SELWG show at Picketts Lock, which is scheduled for Sunday 15/10/23. No decision on game as of yet.

See yer soon

Neil

27th October Games

I wasn't able to run my planned Dark Ages game using the Lion Rampant rules last night due to a lack of members onsite, so had an early night and a bit of painting catch-up. However, Steve S and Mark were playing a Doctor Who UNIT versus Daleks game, while Alan and Rob continued their now familiar Warcry bloodbath. Alan and Rob are very talented painters and its always nice to showcase their work. 

 Not sure what else has been booked for next week, but I've booked a table for a Battlefleet Gothic game.

See yer soon

Neil

12th June Games

Greetings

Waylands was a bit busy last night, but we were able to grab two tables. Steve S ran a Doctor Who game, whilst I brought along my Angels 20 WW2 aerial game, which 'entertained' Rob, Steves H and B and Matt for the evening. The idea was that two USAAF P-38 Lightnings were exiting an air raid after performing escort to a bomber force, and encountered Romanian interceptors in the form of two Bf109 E's provided by the Germans and two locally produced LAR 80's. This is the first time I'd been able to field the Romanians and it seemed like an interesting game bases on the raids on the Ploesti air fields in 1943/44.

Predictably the P-38's waltzed both games, destroying all the Romanians in the first game and only suffering minor damage in the second. In fairness to Matt and Steve B, neither had played the game before but both said they enjoyed it and liked the way it played, so all in all it went well.

Next week, Mark has offered to run his Gothic Horror game. Following a trek to Frinton on Sea today (yes, it IS on the map!) I am now the proud owner of seven beautifully painted and fully rigged Spanish Napoleonic ships of the line; I intend that they should therefore see action action against the heretic British next week, Commands will be available to discerning gamers on the night.

See yer soon

Neil

24th January Games

Busy night over at Wayland Games, but we were able to grab a table for Steve S' delayed Doctor Who game. The Tenth Doctor and UNIT were able to defeat a force of Darleks, but I think the Master may have made off with the prize.

Next week, Mark has offered to run a Lord of the Rings skirmish and I'll bring Memoir 44 as a back up.

See yer soon

Neil

13th August Games

Fair turnout this week; Steve S. ran a Doctor Who game for the benefit of the bulk of those present, whilst I spent a pleasant evening in Paul's company and ran a Wings of Glory WW1 air combat game for his benefit. Paul is considering joining the club, and I would like to thank those who made him welcome before I arrived.

Next week, a Western gunfight game has been arranged, while Chris has agreed to run a HoTTs game for the benefit of those interested.

See yer soon,
Neil.

13th November Games

My Napoleonic naval game was put on hold due to the absence of Ed and Mike (for whose benefit the game was intended) and also due to a relatively high number of players required for Steve's Doctor Who game. This featured most (if not all ) of the Doctor's incarnations, with comparable guest appearances by The Master - picture attached. Thanks to Steve for the entertainment.

Next week, I will attempt to run the Napoleonic Naval game, and Mark has agreed to run his SWAT game (by special request from Laurie).

See yer soon,
Neil.

20th March Games

A bit thin on the ground again this week - but much free food in the bar for those who attended! (unused buffet for a function earlier in the day, lots of goodies to stuff oneself with..which one did). 

Thanks to Steve for a Doctor Who game reminiscent of the Christmas game but slightly smaller scale, which was well supported. I took the opportunity to run an Angels 20 game using some of the new models from the Bandits High release which came out recently. Pictures of the models used are attached; suffice to say the USAAF took a pounding from the Fw190 D's shown. Revenge will be sought I suspect.

Next week, Andrew has offered to run his pirates game. Predictably, Angels 20 will be my offering. This time on the Eastern Front, with dive bombers and some all new Soviet goodness on show!

See yer soon,
Neil

Old Salute 2011 Pictures

Found these old pics from Salute 2011 (yes, that long ago!) and thought I would post them for posterity!

Can you spot the Tardis?

The mean streets...

Armies advance to contact.

Another shot of the legendary mecha!