26th February Games

Greetings


Numbers were back up this week and we ran three games.


Rob put on a Fallout game, Dave K and Steve S played Mad Dogs with Guns, and Steve H, Mike and I tried out his new 100 Years War forces with Lion Rampant. I suggested we 'refought' Agincourt, but using reduced French Forces to attempt the plan of battle suggested by Marshall Bouccicaut prior to the battle, Mike and I therefore valiantly charged and had our valiant French bottoms soundly kicked by Steve, in charge of the English. Nice to see high medieval forces on the table (as I'd sold this collection unpainted to Mike before Christmas and he's painted the lot in the meantime!), I gather the other games went well.

 

 

 

Next week I'll bring Memoir 44 and a back up game. I understand Dave K has offered to run Star Wars Imperial Assault for those involved in the campaign.


See yer soon


Neil

8th January Games

Greetings


The first meeting of 2020 saw three games under way. Rob ran a Fallout game while Mark ran his Barbarian Fantasy skirmish game.

 

For my part, I ran a full version of the Mortal Gods ancient Greek skirmish, which I've been trying to arrange for some time. The game went well even though Mike C and I lost most of our forces to next to no loses from the other side.

I've agreed to run a Lion Rampant variant for my Bronze age Greeks next week. Not sure what else is planned due to probable low attendance.


See yer soon


Neil

19th June Games

Greetings

Enough members in attendance last night to run three games: Rob and Andy P ran a Fallout game, Mark ran his planned Victorian Gothic Horror game for Steve S and Dave K, while I ran the promised Napoleonic naval game for Matt, Mike, Paul and Steve H. Planned as an outing for my recently acquired Spanish squadron, it is fair to say their first appearence in a game under my command did not go well with half the force forced to strike their colours. Better luck next time?

 

Next week, Paul, Mike and Steve H have agreed to trial the Osprey Gasland game and a Mad Dogs with Guns game has also been planned.

See yer soon

Neil

1st May Games

Greetings

Slightly down on numbers this week, but we were able to run two games. Mark ran his Barbarian Fantasy game for Dave K, Steve S and myself, while Rob and Andy P ran a Fallout game, whcih attracted attention from some of those onsite. We were able to use Wayland's lovely labyrinth set up for the Barbarian game, so thanks to them for finding some and allowing our use.

Next week, I'd like to use this terrain for large scale Space Hulk.

See yer soon

Neil

20th March Games

Greetings

A decent turnout last night, when Steve S and Dave K ran a gangster game for those attending. Nice to see our two most recent recruits Matt and Eamon (whose son Finn was also in attendance) involved. Rob and Andy P played Fallout, whilst Mike C and Steve B played their first game of Rebels and Patriots, using Mike's newly completed ACW collection. Mike tells me the rules work out well and he'll be adding more to the collection, (I need to push my confederates along . . .).

 I've been up to see Ernie Foker today (Thursday) to play test a DBA based set of rules for the Franco-Prussian War. The game played went well considering the amendments hadn't been tested to date, and only a few changes appear to be required. Enie sends his best to all and hopes to see you at Salute on the 6th April.

See yer soon

Neil

13th March Games

Greetings

Nice to see Matt again on a night when we were down on numbers. Mark ran the promised Lord of the Rings game, with an Uruk-Hai force up against a Gondor/Rohirrim alliance. Suffice to say the good guys had a bad evening, and the Uruks had horse steaks for dinner! Rob and Andy played a further game of Fallout, albeit I didn't get to see much of this.

Next week, I've offered to run the ancient naval game I bought this week but postponed die to the lack of numbers last night. Nothing else planned as yet, so I'd appreciate some offers and ideas.

See yer soon

Neil

6th March Games

Greetings

Slightly down on numbers again this week, but we still managed to run two games. Andy P and Rob played Fallout, whilst I ran The Men Who Would Be Kings scenario based on an ambush on the Suakin front on 1885. Steve S played the British whilst Dave K and Mark skulked on the shrubbery as the Angry Locals. After the ambush was sprung, the following fight was exceptionally bloody, although Steve was throwing incredible firing dice. At the end of play both sides were significantly down on numbers; I will admit to a rules error in which I made the winners of melees test for pinning which they should not have done. This would have significantly assisted th Mahdists but since they prevented the British from achieving their objective of crossing the table, they could claim the victory. Apologies to all concerned, I blame senility/rules rustiness/Brexit . . .

Next week, Mark has offered a Lord of the Rings game. Rob will run another Fallout game.

See yer soon

Neil

27th February Games

Greetings

Things are returning to what passes for normal after Cavalier. Rob and Andy P ran a game of Fallout for the benefit of Steve H and Paul, whilst Dave K ran a further Old West hunfight for myself. Visitors included Dave C and Andy H for the first time in a while. This game went better for me after the massacre a couple of weeks ago; with slightly better dice luck I made rather a mess of Dave's posse, Whilst Steve S gained one of the objectives. Not sure who you'd call the winner in that situation.

Next week, Andy P and Rob want to run a further game of Fallout, Steve S has offered boardgames and whilst I've offered to run The Men Who Would Be Kings as a Sudan scenario for anyone who's interested.

See yer soon

Neil

20th February Games

Greetings

Sufficient members on hand to run two games last night - Rob ran Fallout: Wasteland Warfare, whilst Dave K and Steve S ran the planned play test for the Terminator game we are taking to Cavalier at Tonbridge this Sunday. The latter game was my prime concern, but all appeared to work well. We were fortunate enough to be joined by Matt, who has been away from the hobby for some time (and is an old aquaintance of mine from an earlier employment. I was able to get him to play the game as a complete novice and his imput was very useful. Good to see you again Matt, hopefully, we'll keep in touch this time.

As noted above, the club is running a participation game at the Cavalier show this weekend, based on the Terminator:Genesys game, which is a spin off from the film. I'll be taking the bulk of the game equipment down, but I look forward to seeing as many of you to assist with the game on the day. Two personal requests from me:

• Please, wear the nice badges I arranged for you
• If possible, wear a dark blue or black top - just so we can look like we're akk part of the same club

 See you on Sunday. No decision has been made concerning next week's games as yet, but we can discuss this on Sunday all being well.

 

See yer soon

 

Neil 

5th December Games

Greetings

Pretty good turnout this week; Dave K, Mark and Steve S played Mad Dogs With Guns again, while Rob ran a game of Fallout (think 50's post apocalyptic sci fi). Steve H and I played three games of Angels 20 to test the new mats I recently received. Since the hex size has been reduced, I wasn't sure if it would be necessary to double movement to maintain the scale. It appears that the game works well with the current hex size and by doubling movement and ranges - so much that I lost all three games . . .

Next week, I intend to run a game of The Men Who Would Be Kings to introduce some new units. Not sure what else we have planned at present, could someone advise in due course?


See yer soon

Neil

3rd October Games

Greetings

There was a distinctly post-apocalyptic feel to last night's games; Steve S and Dave K ran a Terminator:Genesys game as part of the ongoing preparation for the club game at Cavalier 2019.
 

 
While Rob L bought along Fall-Out for the benefit of the others. Both games ran well enough (still a lot of work to do to T:G but this is to be expected). Nice to see Andy H and Rob A who don't get down as often as we would like.

 

Next week the Terminator game will run with a different scenario to broaden our feel for the rules, while Andy P will run Rumbleslam, which is a fantasy pro-wrestling game.

See yer soon

Neil am, which is a fantasy pro-wrestling game.