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Squarebashing 2024 is to be Saturday 29th June 2023, at Battlefield hobbies in Daventry.

Any army can be used dated between (and including) 1910 and 1914

Format
Pre-organised games with players playing people they don't normally play. Other than at the SB days!

Any questions can be raised to me at Simon@rocketsix.co.uk (http://Simon@rocketsix.co.uk/) or via the RFCM forum

Tickets can be purchased here Battlefield Hobbies (https://battlefieldhobbies.co.uk/our-events/square-bashing-1914/)

Can you please purchase tickets promptly , just so the venue has an idea on the lunch requirements.

Tickets: £13.50 including lunch

Date: Sat 29th June 2024

Location:
Battlefield hobbies
South March,
Daventry
Northants
NN11 4PH

Event Schedule
09.00-09.25 – Players arrive, welcome.
09:30-12.30 – Games One.
12.30-13:30 – Buffet lunch supplied.
13.30-16.30 – Game Two

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No.	Army Name	Army Status
11	Greek Army 1912-13	13
48	Mexican Federal Army 1914-16	15
9	Serbian Army 1912-1913..	17
10	Ottoman (Turkish) Empire Army 1912-13.	18
21	Germans in East Africa 1914-18.	19
36	Russian 1904-05	19
49	Mexican Revolutionary Army 1914-16	19
8	Bulgarian Army 1912-1913.	20
12	Austro-Hungarian Early War 1914-15	21
39	Cossack Host 1900-22	22
22	British in East Africa 1914-18.	24
13	Belgian Early War Western Front 1914	26
37	Russian WW1 1914	26
18	French 1914	28
51	Chinese Warlord Army 1911-27	28
21	Germans 1914.	31
14	British 1914-15 BEF	32

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Nice one Simon - I love the picture!

Simon

Time for a Balkans War army then!

Quote from: Sean Clark on March 01, 2024, 11:05:59 AMTime for a Balkans War army then!

I thought you might like that  :)

Mexican Revolution armies would also be contenders, presumably.

Simon

I can use my Serbians.

martin :)

Tickets are now available
Squarebashing tickets (https://battlefieldhobbies.co.uk/our-events/square-bashing-1914/)

Ticket purchased.

Bob

Hi there me and a friend are interested in coming but normally game in 10mm are there any armies that are available to borrow ? Cheers Alex

Quote from: Alex M on March 02, 2024, 08:15:03 AMHi there me and a friend are interested in coming but normally game in 10mm are there any armies that are available to borrow ? Cheers Alex

Yes ,  I'm sure there would be. It's a very friendly low key event . Just a chance to play different people

Thanks
Simon

Ok thanks , I'll try and knock up a 15mm army for the event but just in case 👍🏻 cheers Alex

>but normally game in 10mm

Well I reckon you could get away with using your 10mils all you have to do is study this Father Ted clip and then explain the effect of perspective to your opponent....easy. 'Your troops are big, but mine are further away'.

>https://youtu.be/MMiKyfd6hA0?si=jPc5SJnFGKAc3OLD

Mr Helpful

Well I am in. But might need to borrow an Army as my hopes of getting a 1914 army together in time this year went out of the window. Re doing Beachhead, Colours and Stewart's vehicles. Also trying to finish off SCW.
So if Martin can lend me a EW British or German army ? Please.
Hopefully I can get a British Army sorted for 1915 by next year ?
I will buy my ticket at the end of March.
Miles

Well, I shall be with you in spirit in the Netherlands running my own solo 1914 Brits v Germans game on that day. Time I painted up some more 3D figures. By the way, if that heading picture makes it onto a T-shirt I'd love one.

For avoidance of doubt here are the permitted lists

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No.	Army Name	Army Status
8	Bulgarian Army 1912-1913.	20
9	Serbian Army 1912-1913..	17
10	Ottoman (Turkish) Empire Army 1912-13.	18
11	Greek Army 1912-13	13
12	Austro-Hungarian Early War 1914-15	21
13	Belgian Early War Western Front 1914	26
14	British 1914-15 BEF	32
18	French 1914	28
21	Germans 1914.	31
21	Germans in East Africa 1914-18.	19
22	British in East Africa 1914-18.	24
35	Japanese Army 1904	29
36	Russian 1904-05	19
37	Russian WW1 1914	26
39	Cossack Host 1900-22	22
48	Mexican Federal Army 1914-16	15
49	Mexican Revolutionary Army 1914-16	19
51	Chinese Warlord Army 1911-27	28

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and ordered by status. As per usual you will get a 'one time' bonus score equal to the highest army status (32) minus your army status

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No.	Army Name	Army Status
11	Greek Army 1912-13	13
48	Mexican Federal Army 1914-16	15
9	Serbian Army 1912-1913..	17
10	Ottoman (Turkish) Empire Army 1912-13.	18
21	Germans in East Africa 1914-18.	19
36	Russian 1904-05	19
49	Mexican Revolutionary Army 1914-16	19
8	Bulgarian Army 1912-1913.	20
12	Austro-Hungarian Early War 1914-15	21
39	Cossack Host 1900-22	22
22	British in East Africa 1914-18.	24
13	Belgian Early War Western Front 1914	26
37	Russian WW1 1914	26
18	French 1914	28
51	Chinese Warlord Army 1911-27	28
35	Japanese Army 1904	29
21	Germans 1914.	31
14	British 1914-15 BEF	32

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For example if you bought Germans 1914 , you would get 1pt bonus to your overall score. If you bought Greeks you get at 19pt bonus score.

I've signed up.

However, I'm only 50% likely to come. My daughter has an event that weekend and we won't know until much nearer the time whether it's Saturday or Sunday.

If I don't make it, you can all fight over my sandwiches and bag of crisps  :D

Simon

I'm interested but won't know until end of April if I will be free.

Stewart

Can a different army be used for each session?

Stewart

I have signed  up. Thank you for the event.
I shall use my Serbian army or Mexican army.

martin :)

Assuming I make it, I will be using French (whatever I manage to paint by then, supplemented by a kind figure loan by Martin).

Simon

Startedpainting another unit today, British Guards, but TBH I might struggle to get enough Germans completed. However, I will put on a miniature sized game if I don't get enough stuff completed by late June. Trying for one painting session perday minimum.

Think I am in for this but its a fair way away right now.

Can always use my Italians. After all its just a short trip in small boats to the Balkans.

Derek

Well, my brother has come to the rescue. He is currently having a big sort out after some building work, and has sent me some excess painted Germans and British so I should be able to put on a regular sized solo game in the dutch annexe on 29th of June.

Simon - I am sadly not going to make it after all - my daughter's event has ended up being on the Saturday instead of the Sunday.

I've already paid up - Miles is going to be masquerading as me, so those sandwiches won't go to waste.

Simon

Squarebashing 2024 t-shirt added the the RFCM merch shop

RFCM merch (https://rfcm.myspreadshop.co.uk/)

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Got the shirt and, thanks to my brother, a complete British 1914 army that simply requires basing. It may look a bit odd because he bought the figures ready painted on ebay and they are in a darker khaki than I would have painted them. I also think they are Minifigs rather than Peter Pig, but, using what I already have, I have only needed 3 infantry units and two artillery pieces. The crew are ok but the guns are a bit on the tiny side. However, I will have to concentrate on painting the dastardly Hun to get things ready for June 29th. I'll submit a full report at the end of that day so you can see which army performed best. As a pursuing army the Germans will have cavalry and jaegers as well as a bunch of conscripts and some artillery. Looking forward to this.

This is a great initiative, Andy - running the same event in two countries!

Simon

Don't forget to allow for the 1 hour time difference Andy. We are starting at 9am.
Simon can add it to the days results?


martin :)

It will suit my retired lifestyle to start at 10am. Really looking forward to it. Will probably use 10mm buildings to reduce footprint.

Just chasing up on entries for this. Currently at 4 so not really viable right now

Thanks

That is strange Simon.
You have Miles and martin I assume?


martin :)

And now Sean. I've just bought ticket.

Fairly sure Simon P will be there if he can! What about the usual Burton crew?

I'll start a media campaign to drum up support. As you know, wargamers are great procrastinators! Why do today what you can do tomorrow 😂

Quote from: martin goddard on May 17, 2024, 03:44:54 PMThat is strange Simon.
You have Miles and martin I assume?


martin :)

Miles is actually me as far as the shop knows! I paid up but then found out I'm needed on family taxi duties instead.

Simon

Oh well, back to painting my 28mm early Saxons to give the Romano-Britons a bad time.

• Bob
• Dene
• Miles
• Martin
• David
• Ray
• Chris
• Pete
• Sean
• John
• Simon G - prov

Current entrants so far we have an possible 2 more, so looking OK now

Good news!

Ok back to basing Germans. I think basing is probably what I will now concentrate on, so there will be some pretty basic units in my armies, but will still give a good game. I think the ruined chateau will actually be a Liddle Lane factory.

Currently at an odd 11 , so a call out for an extra !

I am happy being in a pair Simon

martin :)

I'm assuming Simon G isn't you, Simon. Maybe you could throw your hat into the ring  ;)

Quote from: Sean Clark on May 21, 2024, 05:41:38 PMI'm assuming Simon G isn't you, Simon. Maybe you could throw your hat into the ring  ;)

That is the backup plan

When do we need to commit to an army Simon? Or have we done so already?  ;D

I'll commit to using 1914 French. I've just ordered 4 units of Senegalese troops to bolster the army. It'll make me feel better having some newly painted troops in the army and I've been meaning to get some for a long time.

As I have already mentioned I need to paint up 5 pieces of 1914 German artillery. There is a crew figure carrying what looks like a tray of sandwiches in such a way that all the sandwiches will doubtless fall on the floor. What is he carrying and what colour should it be painted? I wanted to post a photo, but once again Flikr has changed all its icons and I can't work out how to copy a photo for posting. Neither can I drop a photo as I can't get further forward than 2021 with my saved photos. I am beginning to think that computers hhave been designed to kill off old people through excessive stress, so I shall be making fewer visits to websites in future. I really don't need this level of constant frustration.

Could it be a mat to put the shells and other bits and bobs on to avoid them getting muddy? I've seen a picture of something along those lines for a WW2 German gun crew.

Simon

I've not noticed that figure before as my early war Germans are pre the result. Interesting!

Hello Chaps
If you see it on 3D it is clearer.
 
It is a pair of shells in their straw/rope carrying case.
The case is heavy hence why it is made for pairs only.
The case is very light straw colour . The cases were usually disposed of once used/opened.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224843190033

Here is a similar one.

martin :)

Very interesting, Martin, thank you!

Simon

Thanks for the info Martin. Vallejo German yellow with a brown wash should do the trick. I've never com across these things before. Must have another look in my WWI pictorial encyclopaedia to see if it is there.

That is good. I agree with your colour choice Andy. They were not camouflaged, as they were never in sight of the enemy. They will add a splash of colour to the figures?

martin :)

@martin goddard  @Smiley Miley 66

can you check your email please as I'm trying to get an idea of who is bringing what armies

thanks
Simon

Hello Simon
Sorry if I missed that. I will find the e mail and reply.

I think Miles is early war Germans and I am Serbians.
Looking forward to it.



martin :)

Martin is lending me a German army.
Milesm1uk@gmail.com is my usual email address on here.
Miles

Is it too late to add myself back into the mix for this event, Simon? I have been released from my previous commitment - must be a Father's Day present!

If so, can I take Martin up on his earlier kind offer to lend me his Early War French?

Thanks,

Simon

Quote from: Colonel Kilgore on June 16, 2024, 08:49:32 PMIs it too late to add myself back into the mix for this event, Simon? I have been released from my previous commitment - must be a Father's Day present!

If so, can I take Martin up on his earlier kind offer to lend me his Early War French?

Thanks,

Simon

Good news Colonel!

As Simon is coming, he of course is taking his kindly donated ticket to me back. So I am coming but I can't buy a ticket until the Friday before or even the Saturday morning on the day; due to the fact I am skint until I get paid on 28th.
So I will be there. With Early War Germans.
Miles

No problems with armies. I will go into the storage this week and find some.


martin :)

Quote from: Smiley Miley 66 on June 17, 2024, 03:56:32 AMAs Simon is coming, he of course is taking his kindly donated ticket to me back. So I am coming but I can't buy a ticket until the Friday before or even the Saturday morning on the day; due to the fact I am skint until I get paid on 28th.
So I will be there. With Early War Germans.
Miles

Since I messed things up for Miles, I'll get him a ticket in advance so we're all square with the store, and he and I can sort things out later.

Simon

Thanks all fine if you can just book the tickets . It's just about booking the lunches

Quote from: Administrator on June 17, 2024, 08:23:28 AMThanks all fine if you can just book the tickets . It's just about booking the lunches

All done - Miles is now formally on the guest list  :)

Simon

Thank you Simon P for sorting it out.
Hopefully we will see Simon C on that Saturday? Don't be late ? Do you remember how to get there ? Lol
Miles

Here is the list of games

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Arrangements are as follows

Tables
BAD wargamers will supply mats and terrain. So you do not have to bring any. That said if you do have a terrain set up you want to bring thats absolutely fine too. As in previous years the terrain templates ca be adjusted as per the rules - it just there will be the road and 8 templates provided.


Timings
09.00-09.25 – Players arrive, welcome.
09:30-12.30 – Game One.
12.30-13:30 – Buffet lunch supplied.
13.30-16.30 – Game Two

As the games are listed you start by mutual agreement if you want to start earlier.... we always have a few slow-coaches!  ;)


thanks
Simon

There is a 15% discount on any orders picked up on the Square Bashing day.

The code is   SBD.
A chance to get some useful stuff.


martin :)

Wonderful Martin. I was about to place an order so this will come in very handy.

Slight amendment - Dave is using British in East African not German (Corrected above)- my error!

Quote from: martin goddard on June 19, 2024, 09:52:41 AMThere is a 15% discount on any orders picked up on the Square Bashing day.

The code is   SBD.
A chance to get some useful stuff.


martin :)

Ooh - you do know how to tempt us, Martin. And with those lovely new AK47 commanders too...  :)

Simon

I hope so

martin :)

I've worked out an Army.
But I would be 5 points over if that is acceptable ? 625.
Miles

What do you think ? Germans 1914 I am still learning.
I ve put in the minimums etc was left with 8 points so put in a light A/C for 13 points putting me 5 points over !
Not too sure if that's allowed or not ?


Higher Command.    X1.                        Free.          Free
Professional.      X2.                          55.           110
Regular.           X7.                          40.           280
Reservist.         X2.                          21.            42
MG.                X6.                          20.           120
Gun.               X4.                          15.            60
                                                Total:        612
Light A/C.         X1.                           13.          625

Miles

Has everyone chosen what colour dice they are bringing tomorrow?

I'm playing French, so obviousley using blue piggie dice.

I think Simon is  a few points under, Miles.
He can give those to you. I have 2 spare points too. You are welcome to them


martin :)

Many thanks to Simon C for organising today's annual event, which was as usual very enjoyable.

Also to Martin for the generous loan of his nice French army; my opponents Dene and Pete and to everyone else who turned up to play, chat and set the world to rights!

A June date worked very well for those of us travelling a little further, with good light there and back.

I look forward to the next one

Simon

If anyone is interested Derek, Alan, Martin and I are Square Bashing at Wessex Wargames Society on 3rd August. If anyone else is up for it let me or Martin know (on here if you like or by e-mail).
John

Yes please John I am very interested. Miles

Just to reiterate what Simon P says. Thank you Simon C and Battlefield Hobbies for putting on the Event.Also those that turned up and played.
Thank you Martin for taking me up as my car has a worn clutch which I ve got to get fixed.(ouch!)
That you Stewart for lending me a German Army.
Miles

A nice day out.
Lots of effort put in by lots of players.
Thanks to all.

I got home in daylight (9.30pm). This summer central day works well for me. I can get home safely, appreciated.



martin :)

Lovely day as usual!

Really enjoyed both of my games against Peter and Ray. Both of them went down to the wire.

Some very nice armies on display too.

Roll on next year!

Here's my first game, featuring some lovely Chinese buildings.

There weren't many of my defending French left (other than all those reinforcements that never managed to show up...) once Dene's Chinese had finished with them.

(https://i.postimg.cc/ts1cTyf3/20240629-101407.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ts1cTyf3)

Simon

A couple of photos from my second game - again with Martin's French force - against Peter's cunning Germans.

(https://i.postimg.cc/kDfYvBPN/20240629-134552.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kDfYvBPN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YhPXTZ9h/20240629-134538.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhPXTZ9h)

I succeed in snatching a losing draw from the jaws of what looked like (although this could have been their general's mind games...) a crushing win at the end of the first couple of turns. But that's all part of the beauty of Square Bashing!

Simon

results here (https://rulesforcommonman.uk/index.php?topic=6311.0)