4th September Games

We ran two games last night; Steve S put on a Terminator game at the request of Andy P for the bulk of those present, whilst I ran a pre-dreadnought naval game for Nigel using the DBA based De Bellis Navalis rules. I haven't used these for some time as different  systems have been under investigation, but as a starter set for the period allowing players to manoeuvre squadrons of warships they have merit. I'd made a few changes to the rules and cleaned up the layout so we could field my Italian and Austro-Hungarian fleets for the first time in a while. All ships are Navwar, as produced by the late and much lamented Tony Anderson.

So far as the game went, Humanity had a very thin time of the Terminator game (and need a different script writer) while Nigel and I steered our fleets in a vaguely professional fashion; there was a lot of action with the destroyer flotillas but the big guns had little influence on the game before time was called. I have a couple more ideas about damage inflicted on ships but these are for consideration only.

I won't be down next week, but I gather another Here's Negan campaign game is planned. I've booked a table for a Wings of Glory WW1 aerial game for the following week, so hopefully I'll see more of you then.

See yer soon,

Neil

16th October Games

Greetings

There were enough of us to run a final play test of the Terminator: Genesys game last night and try out some additional ideas before we run the game at SELWG on Sunday. The picture below shows the basic layout of the game proposed, so hopefully it will bring some players during the day. Although we've been moved to the balcony this year to presumably allow sufficient room for larger games in the main hall, this may work in our favour as we're right next to the Bring and Buy and this might allow us to communicate with possible players. Steve H, Graham and I will be onsite as early as possible to set up the table and I hope to see as many of you present on the day (and please remember the lovely badges I got for you . . )

I note that road works on the A13 at the Orsett Cock interchange involving the closure of the main carriageway are planned again for this weekend, so it may be wise to avoid that route.

No firm decisions as to games for next Wednesday were made last night so if you have any ideas let me know.

See yer soon

Neil

2rnd October Games

Greetings

Numbers up this week so we were able to run three games. Dave K ran a play test of the Terminator game prior to it's appearance at the SELWG show on 20/10/19 (we're up on the balcony this year next to the Bring and Buy) which went well, while Andy P and Rob played Rumbleslam. Mike and Steve B played Jaipur.

 

 

Next week, Mike and I will be offering a Normans vs Englisc Lion Rampant game to honour the upcoming anniversary of the Battle of Hastings on the 14th. Should be large enough to accommodate up to 4 players with luck, While Steve S will have his Horror game and Mark with have SWAT.

See yer soon

Neil

Cavalier 2019 Report

Greetings

Thanks to those who attended the show today and ran the game or helped with setup and clear up; you know who you are! The game was generally well received. The show itself had some nice games but the trade seemed down a bit from previous years. That said, I managed to give the shopping list a bit of grief, and the bring and buy was kind for both sales and purchases, so all in all not a bad day.

A quick discussion concerning games was held and it's been decided that Andy and Rob will probably play Fallout, whilst Dave K wants to run a further Old West Gunfight.

See yer then


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 

23rd January Games

Greetings

On a rather chilly evening we were somewhat understrength. Messrs. Harbron, Knightly and Slater (along with myself) played through the proposed Terminator: Genisys scenario planned for the Cavalier show next month. A few tweaks were made to the scenario to allow the human resistance slightly better odds against the Terminators, and in the course of the two games it was found this was benefical. The plan is for participants to play the Resistance, hilst club members will run the forces of Skynet. I've been in touch with the organisers of the show and they have confirmed we have been accepted to run the game at Cavalier.

 Next week, Dave K has offered to run a Western Gunfight game. I have it in mind to run a Napoleonic naval game, not having played since SELWG last year.

See yer soon

Neil 

16th January Games

Greetings

Table space was at a premium last night so I had to shuttle between the games we ran. Steve S and Dave K ran a play test of the Terminator: Genesys game we hope to run at Cavalier next month. This runs out at an hour's playing time for up to four players which would be about right (still waiting for word from the host club but I'll keep youa dvised).

 
I ran a Lion Rampant game using my Dark Ages collection for Eamon and Steve H. Eamon's Saxons put up a stout fight but Steve's Vikings came out on top.

Next week, we'll run the Terminator: Genesys game again. I'llbring my collection and probably Battle Cry as a backup game.

See yer soon

Neil

10th October Games

Greetings

More games than planned this week. A special mention to Andy P for running a first game of Rumbleslam (fantasy wrestling) which went on for most of the evening. Steve S and Dave K ran a further Terminator: Gensys game with a different 'rescue the hostages' scenario which I think has the makings of the game we want to run for Cavalier 2019. Mike C and his friend Steve B played Sharp Practice 2 (Napoleonic skirmish already).

Next week I'll run a final play of the Napoleonic naval rules for those attending SELWG. I await details of the table etc and will advise these when I have more details.

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.

2rd May Games

Greetings

We were able to run a further play test of the Terminator Genisys game last night: Steve S kindly organised two forces which meant the game went down to the wire, with the machines onlu winning at the last moment. If members are prepared to paint figures for a possible show game, I can supply Human Resistance or Terminators from stock I already hold, allowing squads to be built up.

I've asked Waylands to reserve a table for next week to allow Mark to run his SWAT team game, if anyone has any other ideas, please let me know.

See yer soon

Neil

7th February Games

Greetings

The trial game of Terminator Genisys took place last night - thanks to Steve S and Dave K for organising and providing the scenery for the game. We were able to run two games, the second using the expanded rules intended for the game rather than the core set supplied with what is after all a starter set. This transformed the loss rate of the human resistance fighters! The idea is to run this as a game later this year at a show but we still need to work on the rules and the scenarios.

Next week, I understand that Andy P intends to run a Conan based game, while Steve H will bring a new version of Zombicide along. I'll bring something as backup.

See yer soon

Neil

3rd January Games

Greetings

Just the Steves, Mark and I turned out last night (doubtless poor weather/post Christmas lurgi etc, accounted for the rest) which enabled us to try out the Terminator Genesys game. The rules (while not perfect) play a lot better than previous feedback had indicated - I'd like to look at this from the view point of a future show game later this year. Terrain supplied by Wayland Games which suited the post-apocalyptic feel of the game.

Mark has offered to run his Barbarian Fantasy game next week, so I hope we'll see a few more of you onsite. I will bring something as back-up.

See yer soon

Neil