DATE 19-21 November
my suggested plan for the weekend,
FRIDAY Evening 3 x Mex Rev games HOST Martin, Stewart, Les
SATURDAY Morning - Blood Baron- Martin, Pirates Land raid-Stewart, Mex Rev-Les
Afternoon - Western - Martin, Pirates Sea fight-Stewart, ACW -Miles
Evening - Martin to give brief on PBI 2020/21, then 3 x PBI Create Games - Simon using PBI2020/21
SUNDAY Pony Wars -LES, Western - Martin
Thanks for this Stewart.
Sunday . can we play in the afternoon too. i would like to have an after lunch game if that works OK
martin :)
Martin i think Pony wars is an all day game but you can have a side game as well
i will bring my Battle of little big horn box game for you.
stewart
Is pony wars still happening.
The rules have not been published
It is Les' baby though. Nothing to do with me.
martin :)
Interestingly, the website [https://ponywars.uk/] says that "Pre-Order Subscriptions have now closed", which may be good news for something happening by November...?
If not, I'll be seeking interest payment for all the time they've been hanging on to my cash :D
Simon
Simon, the last info i had was that the rules were at the printers and expect them sent out in July
stewart
Stewart,
That is good news, thanks.
Just in time to distract me from my planned post-Crete project... :)
Simon
I have a copy of the old version and there's really no difference.
Although I've backed the publishing of it, the thought of painting all of those figures puts me off and just how long does a game take to play? Is it fast play?
I'm looking forward to finding out at the WWW. I can't ever see myself painting a full set of figures, but maybe some 7th Cavalry and Indians that I could also use for Western...
Simon
Or like me some second hand Confed cav from EBAy cheap. Just enough for a Western force.
Derek
Simon
I have Cavalry and Indians for Western which will do me. Not painted yet though.
I have been speaking to Les,
I will ask for let of bases, wagons, buildings and livestock from those attending the weekend.
We can adjust the unit sizes to reflect what we have
Remember we try to have at least one non PP game to show how lucky we are to have PP
Stewart
I am OK with that.. You're bringing your Big Horn game aren't you?
Sean, that's good.
We will have two sets of the rules.
I have abstracted the various groups and buildings onto file cards with the specific rules etc, that apply to the group. It means that all the players can get stuck in as they will have the objectives etc for their figures.
Thanks for the work you are doing on this Les.
You had better control the lone ranger figure.
No more mentions of Stewart's "big horn"
martin :)
Sorry, but I'm so curious about it. I think I played it as a child one Christmas.
Les, good work. Did you pledge for the new version? I have thought a out using the new Baccus, but it's a long way down the priority list at the moment.
Great list. But the usual clash ? Western which I love and ACW which I also love doing on the same bill ? Unless you can swap ACW for the Morning session ?
Looking forward to the weekend.
After hour's games (non PP games) the quick play "Tanks" and possibly "Gaslands" if I can get the Buses together by then; A rerun of BBC's Top Gear Bus Race ?
Miles
I think it's all provisional at the moment Miles and subject to change. And I'm sure Stewart is open to suggestions. We haven't had the call for sign ups yet either.
This year I think I'll be happy to play anything, anytime any game with anyone 😊
Sean you can always come over here when the border opens and play anything, anytime any game with Ralph and myself.
Just need your two covid jabs, certificate and lots of paperwork to re-enter the EU.
2nd jab is in 3 weeks!
Just had mine half an hour ago. even got a little card to prove it!!!!
Think i will go lay down for a bit now
Derek
We are up for our 2nd jab last week of May.
Treasure your card Derek you will need it to travel out of the UK.
Looking at the games list, it seems to be a mainly Southern/Western States of America with Mexico and the Caribbean involved. So HI might be another "late" game to play ? Also if ACW is on the table the forces in the West 1861/1862 need to be used in keeping with this theme one feels ?
Must admit this year I will be staying in this country. Even popping into France seems like an ordeal that I wouldn't want to go thru, not like it use to ? But ha ho.
Miles
Again Miles, I think it's all up for discussion.
But whatever, I'm looking forward to it!
I found my copy of Pony Wars.
Miles
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Better lock it up quick, Miles - they're like gold dust!
I'm looking forward to my copy of the 2021 version, in due course...
Simon
Quote from: Moggy on May 17, 2021, 05:49:23 PM
Or like me some second hand Confed cav from EBAy cheap. Just enough for a Western force.
Derek
I did exactly the same thing- repurposed Confederate Cavalry for Western
Are there any spaces left for this event
Thanks
James
James there should be, I will put a call out for attendees after 16 August once I have contacted the hotel and confirmed number of rooms available
Stewart
Thanks Stewart
If you come James, you'll have a grand old time. But to be clear, I won't be asking you to roll my dice for me!
I could also be interested in coming along if there are places available and you can put up with a PP newbie 😊😉.
After the Nam die rolling I don't won't to do it for my self either!!
i will be speaking to the hotel after the 16th August and will put a call out for attendees then
Stewart
Thanks Stewart for all your time and efforts!!
Hope you can make it Les
Stewart
Stewart,
I meant to nudge you about this yesterday, but I think it's the 16th today. Tomorrow will be after the 16th 🤔😅😂
Sean i will contact Kate before the end of August and see how she wants to proceed with the Weekend.
Stewart
I have confirmed the hotel booking for 19-21st November 2021.
Cost
£45 per person per night includes breakfast
Day players £15 for the weekend.
All attendees £5 for tea/coffee/snacks
Lunch can be provided Saturday and Sunday at £5 per meal, selection of sandwiches or soup, these must be booked by 15th November
Games will be planned once attendees are known.
Please confirm to stewart@speedygroom.co.uk
I will then send payment details, payment to be made by Friday 29th October
Thanks
Stewart
I ve contacted Matt H as well, so we are both attending, I will be paying after next weekend once I get paid. Unless your bank details have changed ? I will give Matt your details so he will be paying you shortly I would assume.
Miles
I found this yesterday, still can't find what I was actually looking for !
But some old memories all the same ?
Miles
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This was this years proposal, it is run by Stewart and this was his suggested plan for the weekend,
FRIDAY Evening 3 x Mex Rev games HOST Martin, Stewart, Les
SATURDAY Morning - Blood Baron- Martin, Pirates Land raid-Stewart, Mex Rev-Les
Afternoon - Western - Martin, Pirates Sea fight-Stewart, ACW -Miles
Evening - Martin to give brief on PBI 2020/21, then 3 x PBI Create Games - Simon using PBI2020/21
SUNDAY Pony Wars -LES, Western - Martin
We will all play in some of the games and run some of the games. Some of us will us figures from our own collections, some will ask others to help out with figures from other collections. Some games will be singles some pairs. We will often get players who perhaps know one of the PP rules set and want to paly others so with everyone attending this is easily accommodated. All the games are non competitive. Often we get a couple of players who come to play a new rule set. Martin will bring spare play sheets for all to play. Most years we will also have a chance to play the next set of rues that have been worked on in the past year. Martin will bring any orders that attendees may have made prior to the weekend to allow people to collect the models without having to pay any postal charges.
Come and you will have a great week end playing PP rules.
I think Stewart is going to have a little adjustment to the list, not by too much.
Miles
I do not suppose this year that Stewart will have a firm list until the end of October the way the world is this year.
A plan is only a basis for change.
When you send payment you can submit games you would like to play or host but the final games list will be sent out Nov 1st with nominated players, giving nearly 3 weeks to paint your figures
Stewart
I'll reconfirm its the nest weekend of gaming if the year for me.
Whatever I play, with whomever I play with, it'll be fun.
Maybe a PBI game or a Squarebashing game could be squeezed in. As others have said, this schedule may change, but I expect to be playing a MexRev game, a pirates land raid, some Western, plus some gamettes.
Who are you nesting with Sean, that mongrel?
What on earth does that mean Les? 🤔
quote Sean, 'I'll reconfirm its the nest weekend of gaming' so who are you bringing to 'nest' with?
"Send three and four pence!" Great stuff guys. I am one of the worst for letting incorrect predictive text go out in my posts or should that goats.
Mike
Quote from: Leslie BT on August 22, 2021, 11:29:09 AM
Who are you nesting with Sean, that mongrel?
I understand the nest typo, but am slightly offended at the mongrel jibe.
My apologies Sean.
Accepted Les 😁
Hopefully we can look forward to a game att the weekender!
Is there still space? Have tacit approval (well more like humouring me) to come for the weekend.
Derek
Hi Derek email me
Stewart@speedygroom.co.uk and I will
Send you payment details
Stewart
for all attendees ,
there will be a draw on Sunday morning
Prize will be a 5x3 or a 4x4 mat from www.tinywargames.co.uk design of your choice.
Stewart
Hello Stewart.
I am now a fully paid up member for this years bash.
Miles
Well done Miles.
I don't yet appear to have received instructions on where to send Stewart's money...
Simon
morning thanks Miles
Simon on its way
Stewart
Good news about the draw for the mat!
I have instructed the finance minister to release funds. I'll give her a nudge. 😁
it is a good investment for the future and dont forget you have £10 in the bag already, so even cheaper
Stewart
I'd forgotten about that. So £90 all in for those who paid a deposit?
2 x £45 for my room (the usual please!)
1 x £10 for vitals?
sean
your personalised cost
B&B £90 less £10 = £80
Snacks = £5
total = £85
Additional if required
Lunch Saturday = £5
Lunch Sunday = £5
clear as mud?
Stewart
OK. I think we tend to get lunch from the local Tesco, Sainsburies or chip shop.
So £85 should cover it?
Sean we normally go to Sainsburys for evening meal, last year we let Kate do the lunches , sandwiches or soup
so far most have picked Kates sandwiches.
but the choice is yours, you may want to stretch your legs after a morning fighting
Stewart
Yes, I remember now. So £95 all in?
I would love to attend this year
If attendees need to bring games then I can bring a square bashing In M East and E Africa or Men of Co B or Mexican Revolution or SCW ( Carlists v Reg Army)
Or I could just turn up and play whatever is being run
Not exactly sure how it all works
Thanks
James
Hi Sean, that's correct if you want lunch at the hotel.
James we only have room for 12 and all are taken but I can contact you if someone Can't make it for whatever reason, where do you live?
Would you be wanting a room or travelling in daily?
Stewart
Oldham
So I would have been staying
Thanks
Hi Stewart,
I confirm my attendance for the WWW but will not be staying.
I am one of the awkward squad as regards food, as you know! So happy to pay for lunch for both days if a gluten free option is available.
Thanks again for you efforts.
Mike.
I would also be interested in attending if there are any drop outs or day passes available?
Cheers,Steve.
I was going to ask if Les was unable to attend, as I know travelling between France and England still has its problems and we can't/don't play Pony Wars.
If we do alternative games MoCB could be put in the mix please ? As there would be some players there that do know the rules, as I need to refresh my memory? As Simon wants to do a MoCB day next year, I might be able to get a force together?
Miles
Another vote for MoCB. AK47 is fresh in peoples minds too.
I also assume we will be getting a discount code for buying some toys before the event ? As I ve got to do some catching up ? Lol
Miles
Good thought Miles.
I will chat with Julie and she will get a code out this week.
Les may well make it chaps.
martin
:)
yes lets hope Les and that rather dodgy see through apple based liquid make it through to WWW this year.
Chris
Many thanks for a code Martin.
My Xmas present to myself will that bit bigger. Because with a code I'll still spend the same, just get a bit more for my money!
Yes let's hope Les can join us. His wise counsel and adopted Gallic phlegm is an essential part of a WWW. We do have some reserves of "apple liquor" just in case.
Mike
Couldn't resit this in hobbycraft for £1.
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Technical carrying xmas ICBM
Its not that far off scale either
:)
But like my Xmas army
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UPDATE 26 OCTOBER
Players
Stewart, Martin, Derek, Miles, Sean, John
Mat, Simon, Chris, Mike H, Mike B, an other
We have space and a room at the hotel for another player cost is £95 + £10 for lunch Saturday & Sunday
Lunch options
Soup - Tomato, Chicken , vegetable
Sandwiches - tuna, egg mayo, ham & pickle,
ham & cheese, Ham & tomato, chicken
those that have paid for lunch please let me know your preference
SUGESTED GAMES LIST
FRIDAY Evening 2 x Mex Rev games HOST Martin, Stewart, hammering iron - Miles
SATURDAY Morning - Blood Baron- Martin, Pirates Land raid-Stewart, Vietnam-Mike H
Afternoon - Mex rev - Martin, Pirates Sea fight-Stewart, ACW -Miles
Evening - Martin to give brief on PBI 2020/21, then 3 x PBI Create Games - Simon using PBI2020/21
SUNDAY Mex rev - Martin , Vietnam (fire base) - Stewart
Stewart
Spup both days please.
Chicken
Vegetable
Can you keep a note please, as I will forget and grab someone's sandwiches!
martin :)
Can we play on Sunday afternoon too Stewart
martin :)
Sounds really good Stewart. Can I have tuna sandwich on Saturday and Ham/cheese on Sunday.
I can bring Hammerin Iron stuff, CWB stuff and a BB army.
John
Hi Stewart
Tomato and ham and cheese for me.
Fri not played either although I have Hammering Iron rules and ships etc. Still haven't gotten round to soloing it yet either lol
Sat Have and played BB. Have Vietnam but like the HI haven't played it solo yet either.
PM - Looking forward to ACW as that is my current project. May even have spent the time reading the rules by them.
Sun. Afternoon game would be good for me depending on how worn out I am.
I am still tempted to get that Alternate Armies christmas army if it goes on sale on black friday
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Would have it done though. Maybe next year.
derek
Thanks for the replies, keep them coming please.
Derik I got the Xmas army a few years ago as a present, they have doubled as WW2 Germans and as a Blood barons army.
Great figures they have won all their engagements so far.
Stewart
Stewart,
May I order Tomato soup on Saturday and Vegetable soup on Sunday please, (plus GF bread/roll).
I will bring two armies and all the set-up etc for the Saturday morning Vietnam game. My White Star force are Australians and they can fight either VC or NVA.
Oh, yes and some Calva.
Mike
I have 2 forces for vietnam. US VC and reg NVA I will bring along together with various scenic items. I think I have all needed except stash markers. May take a break from ACW for a few days and do these up. Maybe we can get a couple of games going at the same time if peeps fancy.
Derek
Stewart
Could I order ham and pickle sandwiches for Saturday and Sunday. If you are looking for people to book in for games then :
Friday Mex Rev
Saturday _ Morning Bloody Barons, afternoon ACW (usual grudge game against Miles and his SMG armed cavalry), evening joining in on Crete
Sunday am - Mex Rev
To be honest happy to fit in wherever.
I can provide armies for ACW, not sure I'll have my Americans for Mex rev ready by then.
Chris
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Quote from: Stewart 46A on October 26, 2021, 04:04:53 PM
UPDATE 26 OCTOBER
Players
Stewart, Martin, Derek, Miles, Sean, John
Mat, Simon, Chris, Mike H, Mike B, an other
We have space and a room at the hotel for another player cost is £95 + £10 for lunch Saturday & Sunday
Lunch options
Soup - Tomato, Chicken , vegetable
Sandwiches - tuna, egg mayo, ham & pickle,
ham & cheese, Ham & tomato, chicken
those that have paid for lunch please let me know your preference
SUGESTED GAMES LIST
FRIDAY Evening 2 x Mex Rev games HOST Martin, Stewart, hammering iron - Miles
SATURDAY Morning - Blood Baron- Martin, Pirates Land raid-Stewart, Vietnam-Mike H
Afternoon - Mex rev - Martin, Pirates Sea fight-Stewart, ACW -Miles
Evening - Martin to give brief on PBI 2020/21, then 3 x PBI Create Games - Simon using PBI2020/21
SUNDAY Mex rev - Martin , Vietnam (fire base) - Stewart
Stewart,
My game choices are
FRiday Mex Rev
Saturday (Vietnam morning as agreed) and Afternoon ACW
Sunday Mex Rev
What is the plan for Sunday Afternoon? SCW Perhaps ?
Mike
If it is Ok with Stewart and hotel I will put a game on Sunday afternoon. CK???
martin :)
Great idea, Martin!
Simon
My choice would be:-
Friday - Hammerin Iron
Saturday - Bloody Barons, CWB, Crete
Sunday - MexRev
But happy to do anything
John
Hello All:
Friday
Hammerin Iron. (Union) need to burrow some Confederate boats/ships? Sean ?
Saturday
Vietnam,Morning
CWB 1861/2.( not to many repeaters !) (Union) can I burrow your Confederates please John ? Or Chris ? Lol, Afternoon
Crete, (I have plenty of 8th Army types)Evening.
Sunday
MexRev preferably but will play Vietnam.
Western in the Afternoon?
Then Home....
Miles
Miles, you can borrow my HI and CWB stuff (and me for the games if you like).
John
Ok, I have done the deed. Have orders the xmas army from Alternative Armies and some ON foot Mongols for C&K. Wont have them painted for the event though maybe next xmas!
Had the email, they have started their xmas sales. 20% off everything.
Derek
@Stewart - I think I paid for one lunch (Saturday) only, so can I make that a chicken soup, please? And if I've got that wrong, please email me separately!
Regarding games, if we're signing up already, I'd like to opt for the following, please:
Friday night: Hammerin' Iron
Saturday:
- morning: very happy playing any of the three games proposed, so I'll make up numbers wherever needed
- afternoon: MexRev
- evening: I think I'll be floating around all three of the Crete tables
Sunday:
- morning: happy to do either MexRev or Vietnam FB
- afternoon: CK
Thanks,
Simon
Ok, if we are putting bids in then:
Fri Hammering Iron. (Will bring hat I have in case its needed happy for it to be used)
Sat
AM - Vietnam (will bring my stuff)
PM - ACW
Evening - Happy to just watch. will probably be k****ered by then but will join in on anything
Sun
Anything. all depends on how worn out I am
Derek
Was there a code given out for some fiscal adjustment for collection at the weekend. Unless I have gone daft/blind/both I cant find it. Or am I confusing this with the AK weekend? Ain't getting old wonderful
Derek
There was one for AK47 but I haven't seen one for WWW.
John
OK, just be getting old then ;)
Derek
Martin did mention on 17th October (in this thread) that a WWW code would be forthcoming ;)
I've obviously been holding off my order until it does :D
You might be getting old, Derek, but so too are the rest of us!
Simon
Too late now, order placed. :(
Derek
No worries
Think I have put it on the forum.
Several people here have already used it
WEND
This is the code. Ending 17th November
good luck
martin :)
https://rulesforcommonman.uk/index.php?topic=4006.0
What if you've already placed your order?
John
Good question John
Derek
Yep, the code was posted a couple of weeks ago at least, but thanks for posting again Martin.
Sean I still haven't got the code. Only the AK47 code.
John
Hello John
Did you try the code WEND?
You do have to click on the black box that says "apply" as well.
Has the code worked for anyone else??
martin :)
Ah - I thought I'd seen it somewhere - thanks for the reminder, Martin!
Fancy hiding it behind such a secretive title as "WWW Discount Code" - no wonder I didn't spot it :-[
Simon
I didn't try WEND because I had nothing on my computer indicating that it should be used, only Okay, which was for AK47 day. I was looking under events and shows where they normally appear.
John
Hi Simon, I don't have anything saying WWW Discount Code. Where is it?
John
John. It is in this same thread area under WWW Discount. I know as I ve used it twice to great effect this couple of weeks or so.
Miles
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Stewart.
Before I forget again to inform you again.
Can I please have a Chicken Sandwich on the Saturday.
Vegetable Soup on the Sunday please.
Many thanks.
Miles
Martin,
I have successfully used the WEND discount code this week.
Many thanks
Mike
That's because I was looking where the AK47 code was posted under the separate section for shows, events and competitions. It seemed like the logical place to look as it has been used before.
John
Well, chaps - just a week to go now!
I was wondering what time we're allowed in / others are likely to turn up for?
And is there a tentative plan for an evening meal?
I arrived late and hungry last time, so am trying to plan better this year!
Simon
Simon,
Stewart has a cunning plan so I'm sure there will be a briefing soon.
Mike
Simon, don't forget to let me know what Crete figure to bring.
John
Quote from: John Watson on November 12, 2021, 05:31:58 PM
Simon, don't forget to let me know what Crete figure to bring.
John
John,
Thanks for the reminder, and not forgotten. It's on my list (along with incorporating all the Crete scenario changes) for the weekend.
I think I'll be relying to various degrees on you, Stewart, Big Mike, Miles and Martin for odds and ends - I'll send an email.
Simon
Gang,
Normal plan is to RV about 1600, set games room up then out for big eats.
Sainsbury is not open in 5he evenings at the moment but Morrisons is open.
Attached is the menu, there is a sit in pizza/burger place near the hotel as well.
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Stewart
Many thanks Stewart - that looks like a most excellent plan!
Simon
Stewart
How abut a sit down meal at the John Gregory Pub. The food and drink is good and we have all been there before. Further to drive than Morrison but more relaxing? It would need to be booked though.
Just a thought.
martin :-\
That gets my vote Martin, especially as it involves beer!
John
That is an option, as long as there is no kids disco ? Lol
Miles
If there was we could all do the grumpy old man bit. Tutting loudly and grumbling "wouldn't av append in my day"
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Derek
Good thought Martin, just phoned the JG , they can't fit us in Friday or Saturday night.
Stewart
I have this evening provisional booked brewersfayre at Lodmar park for 1800 Friday and Saturday nights , they will call me back my Monday to confirm
Hope that meets everyone's needs.
Their menu is on line.
Stewart
We do have one spare room in the hotel if anyone would like to join in the fun next weekend (19-21st Nov)
Selection of games to play
Vietnam
PBI
Hammerin iron
Mex rev
Pirates land raid
Pirates ship fight
CWB
Bloody Barons
Stewart
Quote from: Stewart 46A on November 13, 2021, 08:23:23 PM
I have this evening provisional booked brewersfayre at Lodmar park for 1800 Friday and Saturday nights , they will call me back my Monday to confirm
Hope that meets everyone's needs.
Their menu is on line.
Stewart
Great job Stewart, thank you.
The menu is here: https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/en-gb/main-menu/brewers_fayre_main_menu_band3.pdf
Simon
All looks good to me. Done a Grand job organising things. Well done.
Derek
I have sent an email regarding this but possibles for the Sunday slot Stweart has asked me to fill are:
ECW
Vikings
AWI
Let me know what is preferred.
Morning Sean,
Please bring which ever you want to put on, we have a few new boys so everything may be new
Stewart
Good work Stewart
Combat flexibility!
I vote for Vikings
martin :)
Yes happy with Vikings (or ECW).
What is planned for Sunday afternoon?
Mike
Looks like your all going to have a fab weekend, an outstanding array of games. Ben and I are quite sad to be missing it, still maybe next year.
Have a great time chaps.
David & Ben
If I have room, I may put both ECW and Vikings into the boot.
Sean,
a heady mix indeed!
Count me in for either. Do you plan to stay for the Sunday afternoon game?
Mike
I will be there on Sunday afternoon.
martin :)
A Reminder for all the travellers
the address
George Hotel
65 Dorchester rd
Weymouth
DT4 7JX
R/V by 1700, set games room up, retire to Brewersfayer for big eats at 1800
Stewart
I may leave mid afternoon depending on how I feel. Working Monday morning so need some rest after a busy weekend of war!
FREE (to a good home)
As I am upgrading my Bloody Barons stuff my old, but perfectly serviceable, stuff is in need of re appropriation.
The force consists of 28 archer bases, 6 bodyguard bases, 45 bill bases, 12 hand gunners, 27 cavalry bases, 22 leader (with flags) bases and 5 guns.
This will make up between 14 and 22 foot units, 7 cavalry units. There are no deals or markers though. The figures are mainly Minifigs with a few other brands mixed in. All based for BB. All are painted to a reasonable wargaming standard.
This is a chance for someone at WWW to claim them for free, otherwise they will go on a Bring and Buy.
If anyone is interested I will bring them along on Friday, but please say so before hand. As I said above FREE.
John
Quote from: martin goddard on November 15, 2021, 10:07:31 AM
I will be there on Sunday afternoon.
martin :)
Depending on how many of us plan to stay for a game after lunch on Sunday, here are some suggestions;
Patrols In The Sudan.
Spanish Civil War
Western.
Mike
Western for me, Mike.
Miles
In that case, I'll vote for SCW ;)
Simon
We can play two games!!
Or I can use some tankettes and anti-tank guns against Miles' cowboys?
Simon
Can I just ask for a clarification. Is the RV at the Hotel? Is that where the gaming will be?
I may have missed these points somewhere. Don't want to go to Entoyment and be the only person there lol.
Derek
Derek , yes R/V is at the hotel, all games are at the hotel,
Stewart
cheers
I ve got Gattling guns and a coffee grinder ? Simon !
Would put a few holes in your tanketts I feel ? Lol
Miles
Must make a checklist that includes my sleeping bag. It can get a bit nippy in the rooms 👀
At present those of us who plan to stay for games on Sunday afternoon and have stated a preference are;
Miles (Western)
Simon (SCW)
Myself ( either of the above).
Mike
I am happy with either.
Who will bring the stuff though?
I can bring a whole ancients set up if wanted?
martin :)
I could bring a complete Mongol cavalry army (Done for FOG so there is a lot) but as per my report earlier today work need doing with mounted cavalry to be workable.
I will be happy to have a game with you if you can bring an Army Martin. Maybe discuss where the game is so far and your vision for it.
Derek
I can bring an Confederate and Union forces for Western and scenery. Just need an opposing force ?
Miles
Miles,
I am happy to bring my Mexicans and set up for a Western Game vs your US Army force.
Let me know if you need any scenery etc.
Not played Western for a while so looking forward to it.
Mike.
Picking up on Derek (Moggy's) point about Covid risks (in retrospect) at the AK47 Day - would it provide some confidence to others if we took Covid lateral flow tests before heading out (which is what we do at work before going to any business meeting nowadays, and I've also been doing prior to meeting anyone for gaming)?
I don't want to suggest anything that might make others feel uncomfortable (either in the fact or in the discussion of said fact), but will be taking a test myself before (hopefully, assuming the result is clear!) jumping in the car on Friday.
Simon
I think that is a good idea. Had my booster today and will do a LFT on Fr morning.
Derek
Good idea.
Here are my thoughts.
They are free at pharmacies.
Would someone volunteer to pick up a box of 10 so they are available when all else fails at the WWW?
That would allow players to take a test on the Friday evening and have done with it??
martin ???
I will be taking one on Friday morning before I set out. I don't see that taking one on Friday evening will achieve the desired result Martin. However if I was that concerned I wouldn't be attending in the first place.
John
Only thing going to stop me coming is a dodgy COVID test, not feeling well or the car breaking down!
I agree John, taking a test on getting there is too late. Time to do it is before you set off.
hehehe
Derek
I am suggesting it as "reassurance" John, rather than a first time ever test.
No worries.
martin :)
I'm tested weekly for work, and have a supply of tests at home for the family. I'll do one Friday morning before setting out 👍
I will do a LFT on Friday morning.
Should anyone test positive and hence not attend, then let Stewart know asap on Friday so he can arrange things back at camp.
Mike
Being super careful,I tested negative last night, will do another tonight and tomorrow afternoon.
Hope to see you all and your toys Friday
Stewart
Better safe than sorry, Stewart.
I was testing each of my German paras but ran out of kits. Hope to sort this by tomorrow.
Simon
Just picked up a supply of test kits today.
Mike
Lurgy free as per this mornings test
Derek
Negative. The Calva is coming!
Mike
Sean, we raised a glass or two last night. Sorry you can't be with us.
Hope the family are OK.
Mike
Got home and unpacked the car and put it all in the cabin for the morning, leaving the rest for tomorrow after a good nights sleep.
Thank you all for a good and successful weekend. Stewart especially for organising it as per usual.
Unfortunately there was some noticeable gaps this year for a variety of reasons. Hopefully theses would have all resolved themselves for next year ?
We got to play a fair amount of games, old and new and some that had to be relearned !
It was great playing the Big game of CWB, especially with the favours going on the Union side helped ? I ve got the paperwork, so a re match some time ?
So thank you all that did come and made it a good weekend and hopefully see those next year that couldn't make it this year ?
Miles
Thank you to Stewart for organising this, to our hosts at the hotel for making us all so welcome and to all those who put on and played such a wide range of games over the weekend.
Photos to follow in due course.
Simon
Thanks to everyone for making it a thoroughly enjoyable weekend. Thanks to all for supporting Children In Need. I think I have taken over from Sean for rubbish dice rolling. 25 d6 and not a single six! Thanks especially to Stewart, our very own pocket general, for organising and Martin, the quartermaster general of all things wargaming, as well as Kate, our host and finally my opponents, for very graciously thrashing the pants off me!
See you all next year
John
Morning Gang
Thanks to everyone who attended for making it another great weekend of gaming.
Kate was great at looking after us and I had forgotten hoe great the lunches are, good value for £5.
I hadn't stayed before but I thought the rooms are great with lots of extras in them (tea,coffe, chocolate,biscuits)
I have booked the hotel for next year , 18-20th November 2022, i will book the same restaurant for 1800 Saturday and Friday nights.
There are 9 rooms available, Martin, Mat , Miles, John and Simon have booked their room leaving 4 available.
And a special thank you for Kate for picking my name out of the bag for the mat donated by Richard of Tiny wargames
Merry Xmas to you all and hope to See you all next year
Stewart
Good to hear everyone arrived home safely from the excellent weekend if gaming. Thanks to Stewart, Martin and Kate and everyone else.
Mike
Thank you Stewart for working hard to get the weekend off so well. Great Job. Special thanks to Kate for providing some beauty to the weekend. despite Martin's best effort that is something he fails at each time!.
Also thanks to everyone who attended. Had a great time and learnt a LOT. Finally got to have a go at 3 rulesets I have owned for a large part =of lockdown but not got to play.
Derek
Yes another great WWW, played lots of games won some (down to skill) lost some (bad dice), all played in a good humour, The Crete games looked good, lots of olive groves (big Mike's hard work) and a lot of work put in by Simon re the scenarios, thought the German glider and parachute random landings worked well forcing both sides to have to think and adapt.
Thanks you Stewart for organising, Martin for trying to remember the rules and everyone else for a fun weekend.
Chris
Hello Chaps
I will be quiet for a day or two.
After the WWW I became very ill.
Spent Monday in bed, Tuesday too. Then I intend to be better?
Just so folk don't thnk i am being a bit rude.
martin :)
Martin,
We all wish you a speedy recovery. Take your time and get plenty of rest.
Mike
Really sorry to hear that, Martin.
Best wishes for your recovery. As Mike says, don't be in any rush to get back up and doing stuff before you're fit and ready.
Simon
Best wishes for a speedy recovery from us all. Take time to recover, there is no rush to get back to work.
If you need anything we are here.
David & Ben
Very best wishes for a speedy recovery, Martin.
Be of good cheer and think of us all beavering away in the background painting up all those lovely sculpts you've created recently.
Neil
Take it easy Martin. Remember there's always tomorrow. They say that hard work never hurt anyone, but you don't want to risk finding out. All the best. John
So glad it was a successful weekend. Hugely disappointed to have missed out as it is always the highlight of my gaming year.
I've already booked my leave for next year and reserved my old room. After Christmas I am planning my game offering. Best to start early.
Looking forward to the articles for the Mill and photographs.
Sorry to hear you're unwell Martin. Keep fighting!
Here's to the next game day in the new year.
Stay safe all and keep rolling 6's. (that's a little tip for John Watson 😂)
Oh you heard. Sorry you weren't there Sean, but hopefully catch up with you in the New Year.
Hope your daughter has recovered.
John
So, finally for some photos!
Friday night's MexRev game:
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One of the two Friday night Hammerin' Iron games (I was too busy playing to take pictures of the other game):
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I'd never player HI before, but found it a great game with some easy-to-learn mechanisms. And it doesn't need too many models either!
Simon
Saturday morning's Pirate Land Raid game, put on by Stewart:
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Big Mike's Vietnam game:
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Some Bloody Barons action:
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Period headware was obligatory for the game organiser:
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The afternoon's games included more MexRev and a nice CWB battle. It is a sorry state of affairs when Martin is the only sensible-looking one, though...
(https://i.imgur.com/G1QGr2t.jpg)
The MexRev was a close-fought affair, featuring some mountain-climbing steeds:
(https://i.imgur.com/wCPdvwl.jpg)
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Stewart took his fellow-pirates out on the high seas:
(https://i.imgur.com/PihtVrZ.jpg)
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After a PBI 2020 introduction by Martin, we all set off for Crete.
The Maleme game:
(https://i.imgur.com/SKbIUhN.jpg)
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And Rethymno:
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The Maleme game continued into Sunday morning:
(https://i.imgur.com/aU2Ma0j.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/M2TvPDd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/N9rnCjB.jpg)
While the evacuation rearguard was hotly pursued by German mountain troops around Imvros:
(https://i.imgur.com/JIJTMmr.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/Ax8rxiO.jpg)
Mike's troops were saved several times by some high rolling by Kate:
(https://i.imgur.com/wfHi1s4.jpg)
But it all got a bit messy around those hairpin bends:
(https://i.imgur.com/p9GSuMu.jpg)
Many thanks to Mike and Miles (ably abetted on this occasion by Matt) for sticking with this one-dimensional scenario, that I'm still hopeful of making a proper game out of!
Simon
Finally (from me) a Sunday afternoon game of the new Conquerors & Kings, featuring John and Stewart's unimaginative (if colourful) Romans against my dashing Germans. Thanks to Martin for providing all the toys and guiding us through the rules:
(https://i.imgur.com/92QHUmr.jpg)
Nice pics Simon. I wondered what was going on elsewhere. I was so immersed in the games I was playing I forgot to take any pictures. Should any one be looking for a mature model I am the agent for the good looking chap in the Dropzone tee shirt.
John
Thanks Simon for the pictures.
Next year Simon, Sean wants room 11 back and has already paid to get it, so I will have to move you, sorry.
Stewart
That's fine, Stewart, it's not me in room 11 ;)
Simon
thanks Simon
It's the room I've had for the last few years. Part of me will always be in that room 😊
Kate will have removed all old socks by then I am sure!
Derek
Looks like a good time was had by all.
Simon, well done remembering to take photos.
Best wishes,
Martin Buck