17th April Games

Wednesday last saw two games underway; Dave and Mark's Dark Ages skirmish was 'delayed' due to Mr. Slater's involuntary libation to the table gods - play was eventually resumed, and I understand the play test was largely successful, and a few tweaks were identified for future games. Dave Crook, Steve Harbron and I tried out the Command and Colours Ancients board game, but were prevented from completing an interesting test game by time running out (just as well, 'cos Crook was taking a right beating - although of course I couldn't possibly comment on that).

Next Wednesday, we have a Warhammer 40K game lined up, and I will bring Commands and Colours Ancients again.

See yer soon,
Neil.

10th April Games

A fair turnout this week. The Warhammer 40K game seemed to run OK; as you might expect, I was a bit caught up with an Angels 20 game set over France in 1940, which saw the use of a Stuka and a new French fighter, the Dewoitine 520. We had a couple of first time players, so things were perhaps not as fast and furious as normal, but the furball shown in the attached picture was impressive! Not surprisingly, the Luftwaffe ran out as winners, but I for one would repeat this scenario. Further work on generating pilot abilities rests in the (mostly) safe hands of Dave Crook at this time....

Next week, Dave Kightly and Mark Lovett are running another test game for their Dark Ages skirmish game. I intend to enjoy a bit of a break from air warfare and play Command & Colors Ancients for a change. Steve Slater has agreed to bring along some boardgames as a filler.

See yer soon,
Neil

3rd April Games

Still a bit thin on the ground on club nights at present, although I gather some of you are a bit snotty at present, and quite understand the urge to stay on the warm! To those sickly mortals, a kind thought and a wish for you to return to good health soon.

The Sumerian game ran out of time due to distant deployments and poor pip dice rolling on both sides. Having said that, Steve and I had already lost some key troops so I would have to say I was ahead on losses in any case. The better of the pictures I took is attached for the delectation of those who were not present. Thanks to Steve Slater for running the Warhammer naval game for those not involved in the Sumerian game.

Next week, I will return to the skies with a 1940 based Angels 20 game - a chance for the Armee de l'Air to strut its stuff beckons. Bob and co. are planning a Warhammer 40K game, and Mr. Slater has agreed to bring a selection of board games as back up.

See yer soon,
Neil

27th March Games

A bit low on attendance again this week - and no food in the bar either! Thanks to Andrew for running his pirates game; the idea of making the rules available for player input will help their development, as I well know with the labour of love that was my Napoleonic naval rules.

Dave Crook, Steve Harbron and I played out a small Angels 20 game set on the Eastern Front. Poor Steve got the chop early on, and I was left to face off two Bf 109 G's with a lone LA5-FN. I managed to get away with a battered aircraft, but it was a joy to 'fly' and a lovely model to boot; one of the best in the new release in my view.

Next week, Chris and I will run a Hordes of the Things Sumerian game. So far as I can recall this will be the first time these figures have seen the light of day since Salute 2012, so it will be nice to give them some table time. Steve Slater has agreed to bring some board games to flesh things out - I have suggested Thunder Road for maximum mayhem!

Have a happy Easter and don't overdo the chocolate.

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

6th March Games

We were a bit thin on the ground last week and the planned Old West gunfight had to be put off; thanks to Mark for stepping up and running a SWAT game for the benefit of those present.

Current offers for the coming week are the rescheduled Old West game, with Angels 20 as a side dish.

See yer soon,
Neil

27th February Games

Apologies if I was not seen to be running a game this Wednesday just gone; a major league show and tell was in progress with the newly released Bandits High additions for Angels 20! Thanks to Dave Kightly for running the promised Border Reiver game for the benefit of all those present. 

Next week, it is intended to run Angels 20 with some of the new aircraft now available and a Wild West game.

See yer soon,
Neil