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

14th December Games

A decent turnout on a very cold evening; Rob, Andy P and Alan were playing a famtasy adventure game called Dark Soul, while Steve S, Mark and Dave K kept the happy theme going by playing a Cold War game (the Russians were winning when last I checked). 

Mike ran a Lion Rampant game using his collection of British Celts and Early Imperial Romans for myself, Matt and another friend of his who we refer to as New Matt to avoid confusion . . . New Matt and I commanded the Romans with Mike and Matt playing the Britons. The Romans won, but it was a close call as I lost a couple of auxiliary units, but New Matt (playing for the first time) held the ring wing and between us we ground the Britons down.

Next week will be the last before Christmas, so whatever we play will depend on those attending. Matt and I will probably discuss the details for the Franco-Prussian game we're planning for next years shows in addition to the above.

See yer soon

Neil

7th December Games

A busy evening although unfortunately Paul couldn't run his planned Cthulhu game due to illness; hope you're feeling better soon Paul.

Steve S had brought along Kill Dr. Lucky which someone very quickly did (thereby defeating the object of the game . . ), so I dug out a board game based on the movie Jaws. The 1975 film is well known, as is the theme; the game has two 'acts', the first of which involves players saving swimmers from the shark (played with verve by Steve S) who nevertheless met his initial target of lunching on 9 swimmers; I am unable to confirm whether or not the use of any indigestion remedies were required. The second part took place at sea, when the shark attacks Quin's boat. Despite the boat taking critical damage, the shark was finally dispatched with a baseball bat wielded by Dave K . . .

Other games included using the Osprey Stargrave rules which involved Rob and Alan. Mike and Steve B were playing a cycle game called Flamme Rouge.

Next week, Mike is planning a Lion Rampant game based Romans vs Celts game, other board games are also planned.

See yer soon

Neil

30th November Games

Better turnout this week, although we were well spread out. I ran a Wings of Glory WW1 game for Steves H & S, Mark and Matt. The latter joined us briefly by left early due to a back injury which was causing him pain (hope you are feeling better Matt?). I joined in the game, which featured two British fighters against two German, each side having an additional two seater to protect and also to attempt to destroy the oppositions machine. Suffice to say the Germans lost, and while I was packing up, the others played the tastefully named card game Exploding Kittens.

Meanwhile, Mike and Steve B were playing a St Andrews themed game using the formers recently completed Scots Covenanters and Montrose Royalists. Mike (as a dour Covenantor) declared a test game as both flanks collapsed to a flurry of bare legs and faded tartan. Perhaps one day he'll have a proper game? . . .

Alan, Rob and friends were engaged in a blast from the past when they played Heroquest in the bar area. I only had a chance to visit briefly but they all appeared to be enjoying things.

Next week, Paul has offered to run a Cthulhu based game, I have found a copy of the board game Terminator: Rise of the Resistance which I'll try to have ready as backup.

See yer soon

Neil