9th July Games

 Numbers are down slightly due to holidays and Big Fat Greek Wedding invites (Hi Nick!), but we ran two games last night. The Steves played BattleTech with a couple of light mechs, as the rest of us were playing a Lord of the Rings skirmish game. Paul and I led the Men of Rohan against a force of Goblins and Uruk-Hai (led by Andy P and Mark) that were attempting to pass through a defile which the Rohirrim were tasked with defending. Paul's infantry held the ground against the Goblins, while I led the horsemen of Rohan against the Uruk-Hai. 

I will admit that I'm not especially used to the LoTR rules systems, but it seemed that even with the ground not favouring cavalry I should be able to attrite the Uruk-Hai in melee (mounted against infantry, d'ye see). There was attrition - but involved the Rohirrim being cut to shreds........... three made it out. Paul's infantry were suffering badly as well, so the honours went to the forces of Mordor. In case you were wondering why no cloth was in use, this was due to a logistical error. I have therefore christened the action as the Battle of Bare Boards. 

Next week, another Lord of The Rings game is planned and I've planned to offer another Angels 20 game.

See yer soon,

Neil  

12th July Games

We had two possible new members attend last night; Chris and John are both members of the local IPMS branch, who were recommended to contact me by Graham after they expressed an interest in becoming involved in wargaming as well. It turned out that John already knew Dave K, as they had worked together in the past. Chris had brought along some figures for the Dead Man's Hand Western gunfight game - Andy agreed to run a game for the pair as he is well versed in the rules, and they apparently enjoyed themselves . The Steves, Mark, Dave K and I played BattleTech as arranged which was hard fought but no machines were destroyed (I survived undamaged for a change!). Elsewhere, Rob and Alan were playing Titanicus with rather larger models. Most impressive, but a tad more expensive........... 

Next week I'll run a Space Hulk game, clear Steve S has offered to run Star Wars: Legion to allow Andy to field his collection of figures for a first game.    

See yer soon,

Neil