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RFCM discussion => Piggy Days and Competitions => Topic started by: martin goddard on February 21, 2024, 04:08:07 PM

Title: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: martin goddard on February 21, 2024, 04:08:07 PM
Any more for any more??
I suggest we use 2 tables.


Update:-

John
Derek
Alan
martin
Miles
Richard
Others?

martin :)
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: John Watson on February 21, 2024, 06:47:56 PM
I have put out an open post to WWS members to see if anyone wants to join us. No replies yet.
John
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on February 22, 2024, 07:46:20 PM
Room for a small one? I can bring my all-conquering Italians  :)

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: martin goddard on February 22, 2024, 09:48:49 PM
Yes please Simon. You can come  too.
Most players are dressing as dictators, nuns and Ernest Hemingway.


martin :)
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Smiley Miley 66 on February 23, 2024, 03:13:51 AM
Smoking jacket and plimsoles are a must ?
Italians something for my Republican army to get their teeth into ?
Miles
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: martin goddard on February 23, 2024, 07:49:39 AM
I suggest we use 2 tables.


Update:-

John
Derek
Alan
martin
Miles
Richard
Simon
Cliff?

Miles has a table setup.
martin has full table set up.
That should cover it (pun intended).

As there will be 2 games in teh day I can bring spare armies if playesr wish for alternatives.
If Southampton club is quiet we can expand to 3 tables?
Maybe end to end to preserve physical space?

martin :)
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: John Watson on February 23, 2024, 09:50:40 AM
Cliff already has a game. I shall point up and bring both Assault Guards and Spanish Peninsula Republicans (not to be confused with International Brigade).
John
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: martin goddard on February 23, 2024, 01:59:38 PM
Update

John
Derek
Alan
martin
Miles
Richard
Simon
(7)


martin :)
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Smiley Miley 66 on February 29, 2024, 05:45:15 PM
Some of you know from last week, that my wife wasn't well, look like it's my turn now.
At this moment I am feeling sort of crap, but every day I am feeling worse, so if I say now that Saturday is looking as if I am not coming, I will confirm tomorrow afternoon.
But if I say now then the people can make other arrangements.
Sorry but I don't want to be bringing what I have to you all.
Miles
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: John Watson on February 29, 2024, 05:57:51 PM
I should be able to bring a set up. It won't be as pretty as Miles (sorry, Miles') but should cover everything.
Very considerate of you to stay under the duvet Miles. Hope you are better soon.
John
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on February 29, 2024, 06:39:13 PM
Quote from: Smiley Miley 66 on February 29, 2024, 05:45:15 PMSome of you know from last week, that my wife wasn't well, look like it's my turn now.
At this moment I am feeling sort of crap, but every day I am feeling worse, so if I say now that Saturday is looking as if I am not coming, I will confirm tomorrow afternoon.
But if I say now then the people can make other arrangements.
Sorry but I don't want to be bringing what I have to you all.
Miles

Oh no, sorry to hear that Miles.

Thanks for thinking of the rest of us.

Hope you're both feeling a lot better soon.

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: martin goddard on February 29, 2024, 09:24:15 PM
No worries Miles.
Thanks for letting us know.
Get well.

John
Derek
Alan
martin
Richard
Simon
(6)

martin :)
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Smiley Miley 66 on March 01, 2024, 03:31:09 AM
I will have to wait to play SOL as well, as I was looking forward to seeing the rules in use ? After that I always find my minds can read the "rules" better after playing them !
Miles
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on March 01, 2024, 07:13:16 AM
I'm the same as you there, Miles!

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on March 01, 2024, 07:01:32 PM
Is it a 10:00 start in Southampton tomorrow morning?

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: martin goddard on March 01, 2024, 07:14:37 PM
I shall be there just before ten.
We have a mix of new and veteran players but the games are still quite rapid.
A ten o'clock start will work just fine.
Do bring yourself something for lunch. I intend to bring some sandwiches from the Tesco shop.
They do have a tuck shop there for drinks and  snacks.

I will bring 3 armies too.

martin :)
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on March 01, 2024, 08:24:42 PM
Thanks Martin.

I too will aim to arrive a little before opening time.

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on March 02, 2024, 08:50:23 PM
Well, that was a very enjoyable day at the Wessex club in Southampton, in a really excellent Memorial Hall.

I'd like to thank all who made me very welcome there, as well as my fellow RFCM players - Martin, Derek, John, Richard and Alan.

My first game saw Alan and me take on Richard with my Italians. I think Richard had Assault Guards.

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Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on March 02, 2024, 08:57:30 PM
For our second game, Alan and I took on Martin's Requetes.

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Martin was very cheeky and attacked my weaker platoon with both of his, leaving Alan sitting on the other two objectives looking for someone to shoot at. Fortunately we rapidly brought on the tankettes, which proved very handy in holding off the enemy hordes.

Two fun games with a relatively simple set of rules that always seem to give enjoyable if rather bloody entertainment.

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: John Watson on March 02, 2024, 10:22:46 PM
Yes it was  a good day at the club. Apart from our two tables there were ten others. Approximately 40 of us at Wessex Wargames Society, which is a vibrant club on the edge of the New Forest. Thanks to Martin for the armies and terrain and everyone else for the games.
John
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Moggy on March 03, 2024, 12:56:25 AM
Yep, great games. Thanks Martin. To say thank you will shortly be buying a SCW Army!

Derek
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: martin goddard on March 03, 2024, 08:02:59 AM
I agree, a good day of gaming. The battles were most enjoyable and bloody.
The club was super busy. It is good to see avarety of games.

I saw
SCW (of course)
Ancients
Horse and musket
card games
Horse and musket
Fantasy
SCW again.

A good club to pop into if  a person were considering joining a  club or starting the hobby



martin :)
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on March 03, 2024, 09:50:26 AM
Quote from: Moggy on March 03, 2024, 12:56:25 AMYep, great games. Thanks Martin. To say thank you will shortly be buying a SCW Army!

Derek

Great to see you've got your painting mojo back, Derek!

And of course, once you have one force done, you'll want to do another one for this colourful period  :)

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Moggy on March 03, 2024, 10:08:29 AM
You know me all too well. Can never have just one side in a period!

Derek
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on March 03, 2024, 10:46:36 AM
Quote from: Moggy on March 03, 2024, 10:08:29 AMYou know me all too well. Can never have just one side in a period!

Derek

I'm sure Martin will be on the phone to his local Ferrari dealership first thing Monday morning  ;D

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: martin goddard on March 03, 2024, 10:48:38 AM
Looks good for PP.
I shall build a new army for SCW sometime. I am waiting for the Foreign Legion to be re-done.

martin :)
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on March 03, 2024, 11:01:12 AM
Quote from: martin goddard on March 03, 2024, 10:48:38 AMLooks good for PP.
I shall build a new army for SCW sometime. I am waiting for the Foreign Legion to be re-done.

martin :)

Me too, Martin.

I've already bought the flags  :D

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Sean Clark on March 03, 2024, 11:04:29 PM
I think the Foreign Legion would work for Falangists as well with their short painted blue?
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Moggy on March 04, 2024, 11:31:50 AM
That's the deed done. Republican army ordered along with some Vikings. All to help Martins retirement fund along.

Derek
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on March 04, 2024, 11:48:28 AM
You might need to write a new army list for the Nordic contingent, Derek. Or do they count as International Brigade?

Simon
Title: Re: SCW day of games at Southampton Wessex club Saturday 2nd March
Post by: Moggy on March 06, 2024, 02:19:51 PM
Quote from: Moggy on March 03, 2024, 12:56:25 AMYep, great games. Thanks Martin. To say thank you will shortly be buying a SCW Army!

Derek

Delivered first thing this morning. Now that's a great service. Many thanks to Martin's crew and Parcelforce!.

Derek