9th December Games

Greetings

      Rather thin on the ground last night - possibly due to an accident on the A127, though, Laurie has also advised the sad news that Jon's father passed away after a short illness. I am sure you will all join me in expressing our deepest sympathy for Jon and his family at this trying time.

     Josh ran a play test of the Force on Force rules, set in Afganistan, for those present. Given the lack of familiarity with the rules and having the likes of Laurie, Steve and Alan being the play testers, I think he did really well for his first attempt.

     Next week; Steve has suggested we run In Her Majesty's Name, so anyone who has sutable figures for the game should come prepared.

     I have consulted the centre's management who have confirmed that the centre will be open on 23/12/15, closed on 30/12/15 and avaliable for our use again on 6/01/16.

See yer soon

Neil

2rnd December Games

Greetings

Messrs, Knightly and Slater ran the planned 7TV play test last night. Given this was the first time for umpires and players alike, the game had a few hiccups during the play, but nothing that can't be ironed out in the future.

Next week, Josh has offered to run a Force on Force game, while I run a Napoleonic naval game.

See yer soon

Neil

25th November Games

Greetings

A decent turnout this week.

John and Steve S ran a Rapid Fire game which looked very nice.

Mark ran a small Lord Of The Rings game, which sadly I didn't get photos of, but it was nice to see Bob and his lady friend this week as he can't always make it to Hockley these days.

Mike, Steve H, Josh and I settled to a Wars Of The Roses vintage Lion's Rampant game. Josh had the misfortune to have his leader killed in a challenge, again, which led to the collapse of his forces and my right flank. Josh tells me he is selling the figures, which might be why they won't fight for him . . .

Next week a play test for the 7TV game has been arranged. This will accomadate 6-7 players, so I'll bring Memoir 44 to cover any gaps.

See yer soon

Neil

4th November Games

Greetings

A reasonable turnout last night.

Mark ran his Victorian Gothic Horror game for most of the attendants.

 

While Josh and I indulged in a Dark Ages Lion's Rampant game which, while starting a little slow due to poor dice, resulted in a win for the Saxons when the Norse warlord failed a post-melee courage check and remembered an appointment elsewhere!

Next week I have offered to run a Wars of the Roses Lion's Rampant game and Mark says he will run a game too, probably Lord of the Rings.

See yer soon

Neil

28th October Games

Greetings

     A busy night yesterday; we ran a four-handed Warhammer 40K game and Steve H, ran a play test of the new Thunderbirds board game. We also had a visit from Matt who had been in touch previously and took the opportunity to pop in for the evening. Hope you enjoyed yourself Matt - see you again soon!

      I confess my attention was drawn to a play test of Frostgrave by Chris and Andy H. I've been discussing this with Mike recently as a possible club campaign game and was able to play in the two games that were played. I'm hooked.

      Next week, I have suggested it is time for another Lion's Rmapant session. I'll bring my Dark Ages and Wars of the Roses figures and would welcome any other forces on the day. Steve S has offered a selection of Board games as well.

See yer soon

Neil

21st October Games

Greetings

We had a good turnout last night;

     I ran a small X-Wing dogfight in anticipation of the new Star Wars film in a couple of months time, with Steve H, Andy and Mark, which resulted in a close fought imperial win.

      Dave Knightly re-ran his '3.10 to Yuma' scenario using his Old West Gunfight rules and slightly modified sides, which turned into a massacre of townsfolk, but the good guys still couldn't manage to get the 'prisoner' to the train.

 A chunk of the club's Old West scenery collection.

 

 The massacre continues.

 The first annual American/Mexican sleep-off championships.

 

Next week we have a game of 40k and Steve H is bringing his new Thunderbirds board game to try.

See yer soon

Neil

23rd September Games

Greetings

A good turnout and a re-run of last week's games this week.

Dave Knightly ran a reworked version of the '3:10 to Yuma' scenario, that was supposed to give the good guys a better chance but ended up with them actually, initially, doing worse.

While Steve Slater, again, ran Carcassone.

Next week we may be down on numbers, so I will run a Napoleonic naval game (a couple of rules tweaks I want to try) and Dave Knightly has agreed to bring some Hordes of the Things armies along as well.

A reminder that the club is attending the Essex Warriors' Open Day this Sunday. I have arranged to run various Lion's Rampant games during the day and will be glad to see as many of you as possible to help and enjoy what is a nice little days gaming.

See yer soon

Neil