1st March Games

We had three games ongoing in various parts of the Wayland site this Wednesday evening; Dave K, Steve S, Eddie, Mark, Alex and Matt were playing Hordes of the Things with a Victorian slant (British police and a naval brigade vs a vampire led force). Alan and Rob took to the skies with an Aeronautica Imperialis game (Alan's models are a particular delight), while Steve H and I played Memoir 44 using the Pacific war module for the scenario representing the landings by the Japanese on the Wake Island. In our game, Uncle Sam's Misguided Children (US Marine Corps garrison in more formal terms, for who I of course have the greatest admiration) managed to inflict severe losses on the invaders and overturn the historic result.

Next week, Dave K and Steve S are running a Mad Dogs with Guns gangster game, while I intend to run the Russian front Angels 20 game previously planned.

See yer soon

Neil

22rnd February Games

Good turnout last night, although we were spread out on a busy night. Rob and Alan were playing Marvel: Crisis Protocol in the bar area. Steve S hosted a WW1 aerial game using the Wings of Glory ruleset for the rest.

Steve H and I were left to play a small Battlefleet Gothic game on our own - my usual luck led to a losing draw/test game but great fun all the same. Lots of passing interest from other gamers who obviously had never seen the game or hadn't seen it for year.

Next week a Hordes of the Things game and Memoir 44 are on offer for those attending.

I would remind members that Steve H, Graham, Matt and I are running an ACW game at Cavalier this coming Sunday the 26th. If anyone feels like the run down to Tonbridge they'd be welcome to attend and help out.

See yer soon

Neil

15th February Games

I was finally able to return to duty yesterday and took the promised Angels 20 game - only to find there weren't enough people available to play it! Dave K had set up his Old West Gunfight game for Steve S, Mark, Eddie and Alex, so I watched and spent time looking in on other games. Not sure who won, but I think it was Mark, Eddie and Alex.

Preparations for the Cavalier show on the 26th are in hand when we'll run an American Civil War game. Hopefully, I'll see some of you then?

Next week, I've offered to run a Battlefleet Gothic game. Steve S has booked another table in case we have sufficient attendees to warrant another game.

See yer soon

Neil

25th January Games

A reasonable turnout last night; Dave K ran his promised Border Reiver game for myself, Steves S & H, Mark, Eddie and Alex (who had contacted me about visiting to try some new games). The scenario involved a raiding clan seeking to rescue hostages held by defenders. An acceptable level of mayhem with low humour ensued, with the defenders being unable to withstand the attack, the hostages being freed at game's end. Great fun with a game we haven't played for a long while.

Next week Mark has offered his dungeon crawl game, and I'll run an Angels 20 game for the aerial WW2 buffs.

See yer soon

Neil

18th January Games

   Still thin on the ground due to winter lurgy. Steve S ran an expanded game of Star Wars: Legion for himself, Steve H, Mark and Dave K. Dave had invited his friend Eddie to visit us last night; he's been a wargamer in the past but has only rejoined the hobby recently. I chatted with him while he watched the game, and explained some of the other games we play. Nice to speak to him, hopefully, he'll visit us again soon.

The game used more cover than the last one, and both sides struggled to find an advantage. No clear winner at the end of play, but useful experience with the rules nonetheless.

Dave K has offered to run his 16th century Border Rievers game next week, table has been booked.

See yer soon

Neil

11th January Games

Bit thin on the ground last night at Wayland Games for various reasons, which actually helped with the proposed trial game of Star Wars: Legion hosted by Steve S. Steve H, Dave K and myself played as the Rebel Alliance vs The Empire with relatively low troop levels to get the hang of the rules. Given the low amount of cover, casualties were high amongst the storm troopers and rebel infantry, with Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker wreaking havoc and in particular taking out the Rebel walker and both speeder bikes respectively.

Next week, we've decided to have another go at the game, but hopefully with a bit more cover for the troops involved.

See yer soon

Neil

4th January Games

A welcome return to wargaming after seasonal gluttony and various lurgies amongst the membership took place last night. Mark, Steves S & H and Dave K played Cold War , Dave C also paid a visit after his debut as a published author (shameless plug for 'The Portable Naval Wargame').

Mike and I settled down to some serious early medieval mayhem with a Lion Rampant game featuring two Anglo-Norman forces. The game was bloody even by our standards, but despite heavy losses on both sides mostly due to missile fire, we agreed the game would be a test draw.

Next week, a trial game of Star Wars: Legion has been arranged. I'll bring a backup game too.

See yer soon

Neil