Greetings
Still a bit quiet but this evening saw a welcome visit by Bob Lovett, whom we will hopefully see a little more frequently? Steve S ran two board games and I was able to run a final play test for the Viking Raid game setup for SELWG with Dave K and Steve H. A narrow Saxon victory this time, with both warlords either dead (Saxon) or fled (Norse). Thanks also to Steve H for making the force rosters easier to complete. Andy P wishes to run his Samurai game again this coming week, but we have nothing else decided at present.
This Sunday sees our attendance at the SELWG show in Crystal Palace. Hope to see you then, we have Table E. The last real shopping chance for a year, so come prepared!
Neil
Friday, 7 October 2016
Saturday, 1 October 2016
28th September Games
Greetings
Short on numbers last night, but enough on hand to run a further playtest of the Viking Raid game I am running at SELWG on 9/10/16. The scenario appears to run ok now, the Vikings lost when their leader 'retired hurt' just short of the church and the objective.
I've been asked to run the scenario again next week as a final trial before Der Tag, but if anyone has another game they wish to run, all offers are acceptable.
See yer soon
Neil
Short on numbers last night, but enough on hand to run a further playtest of the Viking Raid game I am running at SELWG on 9/10/16. The scenario appears to run ok now, the Vikings lost when their leader 'retired hurt' just short of the church and the objective.
I've been asked to run the scenario again next week as a final trial before Der Tag, but if anyone has another game they wish to run, all offers are acceptable.
See yer soon
Neil
Friday, 23 September 2016
21st September Games
Greetings
Numbers down again due to holidays/IPMS meetings etc.
Steve S ran a board game about the Hunnic invasions of Europe, but we were unable to start any other games due to the low attendance. I've been asked to run the Lion Rampant Viking raid again next week - no bad thing with SELWG looming in the next couple of weeks - and Steve S has offered to provide a board game as back up. Any other offers would be appreciated.
A reminder that the Essex Warriors Open Day takes place on Sunday 25/09/16 at:
Writtle Village Hall,
The Green,
Writtle,
Chelmsford,
CM1 3DU
Steve S and I will be there with Space Hulk and Incursion, and I hope to see a few of you on the day.
See yer soon
Neil
Numbers down again due to holidays/IPMS meetings etc.
Steve S ran a board game about the Hunnic invasions of Europe, but we were unable to start any other games due to the low attendance. I've been asked to run the Lion Rampant Viking raid again next week - no bad thing with SELWG looming in the next couple of weeks - and Steve S has offered to provide a board game as back up. Any other offers would be appreciated.
A reminder that the Essex Warriors Open Day takes place on Sunday 25/09/16 at:
Writtle Village Hall,
The Green,
Writtle,
Chelmsford,
CM1 3DU
Steve S and I will be there with Space Hulk and Incursion, and I hope to see a few of you on the day.
See yer soon
Neil
Friday, 16 September 2016
14th September Games
Greetings
Decent turnout last night; Steve S ran Cards Against Humanity, which generated some hilarity amongst those playing. Chris and Dave K played Hordes of the Things and I ran my Viking Raid game ahead of it's next outing at SELWG. This game featured a revised layout and led to a Viking victory when the church was looted and the Saxon commander was killed in a duel. Sort of deci=isive then . . .
Steve H has offered to run Incursion next week, prior to the Essex Warrior;s Open Day. Nothing else firm has been planned, but I'll have a look for something suitable.
See yer soon
Neil
Decent turnout last night; Steve S ran Cards Against Humanity, which generated some hilarity amongst those playing. Chris and Dave K played Hordes of the Things and I ran my Viking Raid game ahead of it's next outing at SELWG. This game featured a revised layout and led to a Viking victory when the church was looted and the Saxon commander was killed in a duel. Sort of deci=isive then . . .
Steve H has offered to run Incursion next week, prior to the Essex Warrior;s Open Day. Nothing else firm has been planned, but I'll have a look for something suitable.
See yer soon
Neil
Monday, 12 September 2016
7th September Games
Greetings
Reasonable turnout last night - we had a visit from Bob who may be joining us at some point; thanks to Dave K for running his Sweeny - based Pulp Alley game for those present.
Reasonable turnout last night - we had a visit from Bob who may be joining us at some point; thanks to Dave K for running his Sweeny - based Pulp Alley game for those present.
Given the 1970's flavour of the game, current opinion holds that the orange pond in the background is either full of Fanta or an unsuccessful attempt at pumpkin soup by the soup dragon.
I've agreed to run a Lion Rampant game next week using my Viking figures - I'm looking to introduce some variable and a revision of scenery to the Viking Raid game which I'll take to SELWG on the 9th October. Not sure what else has been arranged.
See yer soon
Neil
Monday, 5 September 2016
31st August Games
Greetings
Slightly higher attendance last night (due in part to the return of Alan Fitzroy after a prolonged absence); thanks to Mark for his Retro Raygun game which provided entertainment for most of those present. Steve H and I played Battlecry and I lost (no change there then).
Next week, Steve S wants to play AWI, using the horse and musket Flinch Point rules, dating back to the early 1970's as a tribute to Laurie (and yes, I HAVE played these rules!), but currently, no full set can be found. Dave K will provide figures and if necessary has agreed to run his Pulp Alley game if the AWI game cannot go ahead. I will bring Space Hulk or something similar.
See yer soon,
Neil
Slightly higher attendance last night (due in part to the return of Alan Fitzroy after a prolonged absence); thanks to Mark for his Retro Raygun game which provided entertainment for most of those present. Steve H and I played Battlecry and I lost (no change there then).
Next week, Steve S wants to play AWI, using the horse and musket Flinch Point rules, dating back to the early 1970's as a tribute to Laurie (and yes, I HAVE played these rules!), but currently, no full set can be found. Dave K will provide figures and if necessary has agreed to run his Pulp Alley game if the AWI game cannot go ahead. I will bring Space Hulk or something similar.
See yer soon,
Neil
Friday, 26 August 2016
24th August Games
Greetings
A better turnout this week; thanks to John for running a Rapid Fire early WW2 game. A lively game, in which the German forces just shaded a win - if I have the objectves right!
Next week we have a Retro Raygun sci-fi game and a Battle Cry ACW lined up.
A reminder that Laurie's funeral is to be held this Friday 28/06/16 at the Bowers Gifford Crematorium at 3.20pm. I gather that a number of members will be attending to give our old friend a good send off.
See you there
Neil
A better turnout this week; thanks to John for running a Rapid Fire early WW2 game. A lively game, in which the German forces just shaded a win - if I have the objectves right!
Next week we have a Retro Raygun sci-fi game and a Battle Cry ACW lined up.
A reminder that Laurie's funeral is to be held this Friday 28/06/16 at the Bowers Gifford Crematorium at 3.20pm. I gather that a number of members will be attending to give our old friend a good send off.
See you there
Neil
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