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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Wargaming Wednesday - Biggest Tabletop Wargame Ever
The University of Glasgow is hosting an event this weekend that is being touted as the "biggest ever historical table top war game" though, technically, I suppose some might prefer it be called a floor game. Read more here!
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Nostalgia Thursday - Fief: France 1429 (2015)
Of course, I've played and posted about Fief: France 1429 (2015) before but it feels like forever since I've played so when I managed to wrangle a Sunday off so I could join Wayne and the gang at A Gathering of Gamers at the Elkhorn Pizza Ranch on Third Sunday, and when he further decided Fief was hitting the table, I jumped to grab one of the open seats.
The reason this under Nostalgia Thursday is because it is based on a game that was first published as Fief (1981), revised and republished as Fief 2 (1989), trotted out again as the revised and streamlined Fief (2011), then finally upgraded and published in its current rendition. I'll describe our Fief game a bit more toward the end of this post but first allow me to recap some of what else what played at A Gathering of Gamers in May.
When I arrived just after 11 am, Wayne had Francis Drake (2013) ready to go with Curtis, Creed, and Rob. I've never had much luck with this game, so I didn't jump in on it and opted to join some others for an early game of something else, planning to rejoin that table for Fief in the second half of the day.
Instead, my day began with a game of Architects of the West Kingdom (2018), which I've played quite a bit lately but still enjoy quite a bit. I played with Tom Wham along with Julie and Chris who I love gaming with whenever I can. They're both tough opponents whether we play something we've played before or even something new to them!
Robie had a crew playing Clank! In Space! (2017) which I have yet to play but looks like a lot of fun.
Rich, Carl, and John joined one another for some Root (2018) which John can't seem to get enough of.
Laura, Nancy, Joe, James, and Brad were adding in some tech to a game of something, perhaps, Cthulhu-esque, or maybe horror-oriented, I am not sure.
Wendy presented a mystery game to Harold and company a bit later but first played some Power Grid (2004).
But, finally, Wayne got Fief: France 1429 (2015) to the table and I crowded Wayne's opening position to pressure him into an early alliance. My penchant for only drawing female nobles, and the lack of them early on elsewhere in the game, helped me convince him to wed one of his lords to my first lady. Because he also had military pressure from the far side of the board, he never thought it would suit him to break our alliance, and we wound up with a shared victory. Creed and Curtis both played great for their first time but were severely hindered by bad dice rolls both during conflicts and when resolving events. I think their lead units were either decimated by famine or stymied by bad weather two out of every three turns. It left Wayne and me the opportunity to build a tremendous economy in the west and top out our armies, then seize the throne for a final victory point. It was a trial by fire for those two fellas and I dare say they will be out for blood when next we meet.
The reason this under Nostalgia Thursday is because it is based on a game that was first published as Fief (1981), revised and republished as Fief 2 (1989), trotted out again as the revised and streamlined Fief (2011), then finally upgraded and published in its current rendition. I'll describe our Fief game a bit more toward the end of this post but first allow me to recap some of what else what played at A Gathering of Gamers in May.
When I arrived just after 11 am, Wayne had Francis Drake (2013) ready to go with Curtis, Creed, and Rob. I've never had much luck with this game, so I didn't jump in on it and opted to join some others for an early game of something else, planning to rejoin that table for Fief in the second half of the day.
Instead, my day began with a game of Architects of the West Kingdom (2018), which I've played quite a bit lately but still enjoy quite a bit. I played with Tom Wham along with Julie and Chris who I love gaming with whenever I can. They're both tough opponents whether we play something we've played before or even something new to them!
Robie had a crew playing Clank! In Space! (2017) which I have yet to play but looks like a lot of fun.
Rich, Carl, and John joined one another for some Root (2018) which John can't seem to get enough of.
Laura, Nancy, Joe, James, and Brad were adding in some tech to a game of something, perhaps, Cthulhu-esque, or maybe horror-oriented, I am not sure.
Wendy presented a mystery game to Harold and company a bit later but first played some Power Grid (2004).
But, finally, Wayne got Fief: France 1429 (2015) to the table and I crowded Wayne's opening position to pressure him into an early alliance. My penchant for only drawing female nobles, and the lack of them early on elsewhere in the game, helped me convince him to wed one of his lords to my first lady. Because he also had military pressure from the far side of the board, he never thought it would suit him to break our alliance, and we wound up with a shared victory. Creed and Curtis both played great for their first time but were severely hindered by bad dice rolls both during conflicts and when resolving events. I think their lead units were either decimated by famine or stymied by bad weather two out of every three turns. It left Wayne and me the opportunity to build a tremendous economy in the west and top out our armies, then seize the throne for a final victory point. It was a trial by fire for those two fellas and I dare say they will be out for blood when next we meet.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - 40K @ LGG
The excellent Mike Anderberg has asked Lake Geneva Games to set up some dates for 40K in the next four months including the second Sunday in September and October and the Third Sundays in November and December, from 1 PM to 5 PM. For this, the "secret" game room has been set aside allowing for three tables of 40K for two or four players per table.
These are FREE events and Mike will host them, setting up the matches on the given day from among those who show up with armies and are ready to play. In some cases, matches might be set up in advance by Mike in the LGG40K Facebook group here.
He has structured the events as follows:
The Basic Rules
▪ Armies will consist of 750 points or less, and must be constructed using ONE of the following options:
⁃ 0-1 Modified Combined Arms Detachment:
⁃ 0-1 HQ
⁃ 1-6 Troops
⁃ 0-1 Elite
⁃ 0-1 Fast Attack
⁃ 0-1 Heavy Support
⁃ All trips in this Detachment gain the “Objective Secure’ special rule.
⁃ An additional supplemental unit 0-1 Elite, Fast Attack, or Heavy Support.
⁃ 0-1 Unique Codex Detachment
▪ Players MUST use the same army list throughout the tournament.
▪ Codices, Codex Supplements and Warhammer 40K Campaign Supplements that are released prior to the day of the event will be allowed in this event. Apocalypse War Zone supplements, Apocalypse Formations, Forge World army lists and material from the Horus Heresy books WILL NOT be allowed in this event.
▪ Unique units, Imperial Knights, Allied Detachments, Data Slates, Fortifications, Lords of War, Imperial Armor Units (Forge World) will NOT be in used in this event.
▪ Rules Modification (Vehicles):
⁃ Vehicles with armor value facings over 12 are considered to be 12 for the duration of all games, but may be reduced further due to game effects.
⁃ Vehicles with more than 3 hulls points are reduced to 3 at the start of the game. Hull points may not be restored beyond their starting value.
▪ Rules Modifications (Psykers):
⁃ All Psykers may only attempt to manifest ONE Warp Charge psychic powers.. Psykers may exchange powers as normal.
▪ All models must be WYSIWYG.
⁃ Suitable conversions and/or stand ins are allowed.
▪ Missions will comprise of objective based scenarios and will have 1 main objective and multiple secondary objectives.
These are FREE events and Mike will host them, setting up the matches on the given day from among those who show up with armies and are ready to play. In some cases, matches might be set up in advance by Mike in the LGG40K Facebook group here.
He has structured the events as follows:
The Basic Rules
▪ Armies will consist of 750 points or less, and must be constructed using ONE of the following options:
⁃ 0-1 Modified Combined Arms Detachment:
⁃ 0-1 HQ
⁃ 1-6 Troops
⁃ 0-1 Elite
⁃ 0-1 Fast Attack
⁃ 0-1 Heavy Support
⁃ All trips in this Detachment gain the “Objective Secure’ special rule.
⁃ An additional supplemental unit 0-1 Elite, Fast Attack, or Heavy Support.
⁃ 0-1 Unique Codex Detachment
▪ Players MUST use the same army list throughout the tournament.
▪ Codices, Codex Supplements and Warhammer 40K Campaign Supplements that are released prior to the day of the event will be allowed in this event. Apocalypse War Zone supplements, Apocalypse Formations, Forge World army lists and material from the Horus Heresy books WILL NOT be allowed in this event.
▪ Unique units, Imperial Knights, Allied Detachments, Data Slates, Fortifications, Lords of War, Imperial Armor Units (Forge World) will NOT be in used in this event.
▪ Rules Modification (Vehicles):
⁃ Vehicles with armor value facings over 12 are considered to be 12 for the duration of all games, but may be reduced further due to game effects.
⁃ Vehicles with more than 3 hulls points are reduced to 3 at the start of the game. Hull points may not be restored beyond their starting value.
▪ Rules Modifications (Psykers):
⁃ All Psykers may only attempt to manifest ONE Warp Charge psychic powers.. Psykers may exchange powers as normal.
▪ All models must be WYSIWYG.
⁃ Suitable conversions and/or stand ins are allowed.
▪ Missions will comprise of objective based scenarios and will have 1 main objective and multiple secondary objectives.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - Glass Chess Set
I've mentioned before that I am looking to eventually pick up a set of chess playing pieces but I have found something extremely affordable to tide me over. Recently, when stopping in a Goodwill Store to check for gaming and book bargains, I stumbled across a glass chess set for two dollars. I've seen these before but had ignored them yet this time I looked more closely. It was complete and intact, so I grabbed it and brought it home, setting it up on top of the board I already have, since it fits. This isn't the set I plan to get eventually but it is something for the time being to have handy.
Although some sets of glass chess pieces can run $50 or more like here on Amazon.
A quick eBay search shows sets similar to the one I picked up running less than ten bucks apiece here.
Although some sets of glass chess pieces can run $50 or more like here on Amazon.
A quick eBay search shows sets similar to the one I picked up running less than ten bucks apiece here.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - terrainaholic @ Gen Con 2016
The excellent terrainaholic was at Gen Con 2016 capturing some interviews on video for his wonderful YouTube channel (subscribe here) so I thought I'd share some of his vids with everyone for Wargaming Wednesday. First up, a video with Kevin Cabai of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Midwest chapter. Enjoy!
Next up, Mario from Mats By Mars.
Finally, Ben From 4Ground.
Next up, Mario from Mats By Mars.
Finally, Ben From 4Ground.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - 40K @ LGG
We've been having more and more impromptu 40K events at Lake Geneva Games lately and Mike requested we put some on the calendar. He checked his own availability and gave us four upcoming Sundays, one per month, to schedule afternoon events. We're happy to add more (and Age of Sigmar events!) but for now get ready for 1 pm to 5 pm on September 11, October 9, November 20, and December 18. We'll create a Facebook event for each of these dates as they get individually closer.
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Monday, August 8, 2016
Minis & Modeling Monday - Picts Minis
Pict miniatures can be useful for wargaming in the late roman and dark age periods but are also a great stand-in for tribal folk in many fantasy situations. Over on swordandspacehips.blogspot.ca, Swords & Spacesuits has taken a "box of Warlord games Woodland Indian Tribes" and converted them into Picts here. This is particularly useful because of how many ways one can construct them.
Also, on northstarfigures.com, from Tanatus Miniatures, check out their line of Picts including some mounted figures here.
Finally, on landser.wordpress.com, have a look at and get details on this 28mm stand of Pict command here.
Also, on northstarfigures.com, from Tanatus Miniatures, check out their line of Picts including some mounted figures here.
Finally, on landser.wordpress.com, have a look at and get details on this 28mm stand of Pict command here.
A look at prepping and painting Miniatures,
crafting buildings and paper Models,
and other non-terrain stuff for the tabletop.
crafting buildings and paper Models,
and other non-terrain stuff for the tabletop.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - Huzzah! 2016
I've been saving these to share all at once, so here are some posts from Fencing Frog regarding some of the excellent wargaming from Huzzah! 2016. First, there was "Huzzah! 2016: The Hanghaied Princess" here.
Also, have a look at "Huzzah 2016: Battle of Mont Saint Jean 1794, Carnage and Glory" here.
Finally, check out "Huzzah 2016: Lair of the Ice Spider" here.
Also, have a look at "Huzzah 2016: Battle of Mont Saint Jean 1794, Carnage and Glory" here.
Finally, check out "Huzzah 2016: Lair of the Ice Spider" here.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - Chainmail (1971) Revisited
Last Thursday I posted about a game of Chainmail (1971) that happened at Lake Geneva Games recently as a test run for next year's Gary Con IX. The scenario used was The Battle for the Brown Hills and, being Gary Gygax Day, I thought it might be nifty to look back on a battle report written by Gary on that very scenario. There have been a few blog posts elsewhere about it, so let's revisit those with the first being "The Battle for the Brown Hills: Chainmail Fantasy Rules" over on the Collector's Trove here. Tons of pictures there from a recent Gary Con using a sand table and the same types of Elastolin 40mm minis Gary would have used back in the day.
Also, on neuronphaser.com, there's an article from earlier this year discussing "Gygax’s Legendarium: The Battle of Brown Hills" here.
Finally, on Vintage Wargaming from 2012, a full look at "Battle of Brown Hills: early Chainmail Battle Report by Gary Gygax" here. And from the jazze1 YouTube channel, a video of a re-enactment of the event. Enjoy!
Also, on neuronphaser.com, there's an article from earlier this year discussing "Gygax’s Legendarium: The Battle of Brown Hills" here.
Finally, on Vintage Wargaming from 2012, a full look at "Battle of Brown Hills: early Chainmail Battle Report by Gary Gygax" here. And from the jazze1 YouTube channel, a video of a re-enactment of the event. Enjoy!
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Thursday, July 21, 2016
Nostalgia Thursday - Chainmail (1971)
Just last week, the offspring of the authors of Chainmail (1971) got together at Lake Geneva Games to play the classic Battle for the Brown Hills scenario.
The description from Board Game Geek is as follows:
Nathan Lyke (who took the first two photos) ran a Chainmail game last Friday at the Lake Geneva Games store with the Son of Gygax (Ernie) and Daughter of Perren (Victoria) in attendance, along with Tom Wham and some other friends playing. This is the 45th anniversary of the rules being published and what better place to play than Lake Geneva, birthplace of D&D which was guided by these minis rules!
The description from Board Game Geek is as follows:
Chainmail is a medieval miniatures wargame created by Gary Gygax and fellow Lake Geneva Tactical Studies Association (LGTSA) member Jeff Perren, a hobby-shop owner with whom Gygax had become friendly. The game was first published in 1971 by Guidon Games. That first edition also included a fantasy supplement, and is one of the oldest sets of rules for fantasy miniature wargaming.
Nathan Lyke (who took the first two photos) ran a Chainmail game last Friday at the Lake Geneva Games store with the Son of Gygax (Ernie) and Daughter of Perren (Victoria) in attendance, along with Tom Wham and some other friends playing. This is the 45th anniversary of the rules being published and what better place to play than Lake Geneva, birthplace of D&D which was guided by these minis rules!
Focusing on the roots of current tabletop gaming
with an eye toward the last century and before.
with an eye toward the last century and before.
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
Nostalgia Thursday - Early Gaming
Over on initiativeone.blogspot.com, the insightful Wayne Rossi looks back at early D&D artifacts here.
Also, on meleewizards.com, they corral all things Melee and Wizard, two classic, early Steve Jackson games. "Over 30 years ago [closer to 40!] a company called Metagaming released a small set of miniature combat rules simply named 'Melee.' Shortly afterwards another of these 'Microquest' games was released and was named 'Wizards.'" Learn more here.
Finally, on the ClockMonsterLA YouTube channel, check out an old "SPI Infomercial." Enjoy!
Also, on meleewizards.com, they corral all things Melee and Wizard, two classic, early Steve Jackson games. "Over 30 years ago [closer to 40!] a company called Metagaming released a small set of miniature combat rules simply named 'Melee.' Shortly afterwards another of these 'Microquest' games was released and was named 'Wizards.'" Learn more here.
Finally, on the ClockMonsterLA YouTube channel, check out an old "SPI Infomercial." Enjoy!
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with an eye toward the last century and before.
with an eye toward the last century and before.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - Wargaming Resources
Over on archive.org, check out old issues of "The General Magazine" here.
Also, on spigames.net, get your "SPI Wargame Resources" here.
Finally, on miniaturewargamingthemovie.com, learn about a film in the works here.
Also, on spigames.net, get your "SPI Wargame Resources" here.
Finally, on miniaturewargamingthemovie.com, learn about a film in the works here.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - Mare Nostrum: Empires (2016)
At the last First Sunday event, Wayne mustered a game of Mare Nostrum: Empires (2016) [with 6 players using the 'Atlas' expansion]. It's a new version of Mare Nostrum (2003) implementing more complex rules and adding many fresh components, particularly a wonderful new map.
The description from Board Game Geek is as follows:
This is a fine new version of a very good game. They've done a great job of adding complexity to it. The original had only a few pages of rules and though this has a bit more, it's still simple enough for newer wargamers. (The new rules can be seen here in PDF format.) I think this game is going to see the table quite a bit locally much as Fief: France 1429 (2015) did and eventually become a local classic.
The description from Board Game Geek is as follows:
The ancient Romans called the Mediterranean Sea "mare nostrum", which is Latin for "our sea".
Mare Nostrum is an empire-building game in which 3-5 players [or 2-6 with the 'Atlas' expansion] lead their individual ancient empires to dominion of Mare Nostrum. You grow the fame and glory of your empire by expanding your influence into new Provinces, then extending your Trade Caravans, building Markets, and founding new Cities and Temples. You can recruit Heroes and create Wonders to help your cause. But beware of your "friends" because they may look upon your gains with envy and greed...
Mare Nostrum is a re-introduction by Academy Games and Asyncron of the original 2003 release with updated rules, counters, and map board. This edition includes many new components and multiple new ways to win!
In more detail, you choose an empire to lead, which begins with three Provinces. You can lead with Caesar of Rome and its powerful Legions, or with Pericles, the prominent Greek statesman and orator, with the great Babylonian lawgiver and healer King Hammurabi, or with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, whose engineers led in the development of grain storage and irrigation, or with Hannibal, leader of the Carthaginians, whose merchants thrived on trade and commerce. Now you decide how you will grow your empire. You can do this by:
- Expanding your Trade and creating Wonders.- Concentrating on Culture and building the great Pyramids.- Developing a strong and powerful Military to occupy the Provinces of other empires, or-Exerting Political Leadership by claiming the titles of Trade Leader, Cultural Leader, and Military Leader.
This is a fine new version of a very good game. They've done a great job of adding complexity to it. The original had only a few pages of rules and though this has a bit more, it's still simple enough for newer wargamers. (The new rules can be seen here in PDF format.) I think this game is going to see the table quite a bit locally much as Fief: France 1429 (2015) did and eventually become a local classic.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - Schools of War
Last week on my blog here, I mentioned the US Naval War College and it got me thinking about their wargaming classes here. This also had me exploring the classes of the US Army War College here. Over on paxsims.wordpress.com, they even expound a bit on the latter here.
Also, on the Wargaming Connection blog, they discuss "The Battle to Teach Wargaming" here.
Finally, on warontherocks.com, there's a similar article titled "Wargaming in the Classroom: An Odyssey" here.
Also, on the Wargaming Connection blog, they discuss "The Battle to Teach Wargaming" here.
Finally, on warontherocks.com, there's a similar article titled "Wargaming in the Classroom: An Odyssey" here.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Wargaming Wednesday - Naval Wargaming
If you're going to approach naval wargaming intent on adding it to your hobby gaming, do check out an article on beastsofwar.com titled "Naval Wargaming – An Introduction To Battles At Sea & Beyond" here. You might also look over "Top rated naval wargames on BGG (Board Game Geek)" here.
Also, on usnwc.edu, the "Naval War College reenacts Jutland wargame" here.
Finally, on fencingfrog.blogspot.com, Adam has used the General Quarters rules to run the "Battle of the Dragon Islands" here.
Also, on usnwc.edu, the "Naval War College reenacts Jutland wargame" here.
Finally, on fencingfrog.blogspot.com, Adam has used the General Quarters rules to run the "Battle of the Dragon Islands" here.
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Thursday, June 16, 2016
Nostalgia Thursday - HPB Finds Cont.
Along with the wargames I mentioned yesterday here, I managed to pick up a few older items at Half Price Books on recent trips. A couple of days ago, I was surprised to find a copy of Waterdeep and the North (1987) by Ed Greenwood from TSR. This copy was in plastic, though not shrinkwrap, and had the original map in great shape. From Wikipedia: "Waterdeep and the North describes the region of northwestern Faerûn, known as 'The North', particularly its leading city and port, Waterdeep. (. . .) The book describes Waterdeep in detail, including its history, neighborhoods, defenses, sewers, guilds, political factions, noble families, and important personalities. The book includes seven adventure scenario suggestions. (. . .)Waterdeep and the North comprises a 64-page book and a large color map of the city, wrapped in a removable six-paneled gatefold cover. The outside gatefold contains a map of Waterdeep, the inside front cover has a map of the city's known sewers, and the inside back cover has diagrams of basic floorplans that might be found throughout the city."
Also, on the same trip on Tuesday, I discovered a copy of the Celts Campaign Sourcebook (1992) from TSR. It, too, came with the map and is in great shape. A copy of Charlemagne's Paladins: Campaign Sourcebook was also on the shelf but didn't have the map so I passed it by. Graeme Davis, who wrote the book, has a lot of neat freebies on his website that you can download in PDF format and utilize in your tabletop gaming here.
Finally, on a trip not so long ago, and because I hadn't found time to mention them in a blog previously, I also stumbled upon two of the supplements for Warhammer Historical wargaming system from Games Workshop: El Cid (2003) by James Morris and Spartacus (2004) by Simon Brown. I'll need to find a copy of Warhammer Ancient Battles at some point to make full use of these supplements but I have enough on my plate right now to occupy me, I am sure.
Also, on the same trip on Tuesday, I discovered a copy of the Celts Campaign Sourcebook (1992) from TSR. It, too, came with the map and is in great shape. A copy of Charlemagne's Paladins: Campaign Sourcebook was also on the shelf but didn't have the map so I passed it by. Graeme Davis, who wrote the book, has a lot of neat freebies on his website that you can download in PDF format and utilize in your tabletop gaming here.
Finally, on a trip not so long ago, and because I hadn't found time to mention them in a blog previously, I also stumbled upon two of the supplements for Warhammer Historical wargaming system from Games Workshop: El Cid (2003) by James Morris and Spartacus (2004) by Simon Brown. I'll need to find a copy of Warhammer Ancient Battles at some point to make full use of these supplements but I have enough on my plate right now to occupy me, I am sure.
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