This is nice and early.
It will help those who need a lift from their dad or want to move their paper round for the day.
10th August is VIETNAM at Entoyment.
I have assumed that those with tables are able to attend?
1.Richard
2.Stewart
3.Big Mike
4.Derek
5.martin
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If we can get 10 or more players that would be great.
Vietnam is a nice easy game . Thus. 3 games might be played in a day?
I suggest normal games using NVA, VC , US and ARVN. Not Montagnards and firebase assaults.
Do copy and re-post the above list here or just say here if you are onboard and I can do the change for you.
martin :)
Ben is allowed out to play. He needs to borrow a force please.
D&B
I have put it in the calendar! I have no relevant toys though, so will need to borrow some!
1.Richard
2.Stewart
3.Big Mike
4.Derek
5.martin
6.Ben - Southhampton
7.Ben - Weymouth
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1.Richard + TABLE
2.Stewart + TABLE
3.Big Mike +TABLE
4.Derek + TABLE
5.martin + TABLE
6.Ben - Southhampton
7.Ben - Weymouth
8.Sean - tentative yes.
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I say tentative as I need to check I'm not needed elsewhere, but it is in the family calendar so fair warning has been given 🙂
I'd prefer not to bring a set up if possible...but can if it is required.
I have lots of figures though, and might use my Australians.
There will b eplenty of spare amies.
Ben and Ben are all covered.
martin :)
Many thanks Martin
D&B
Sorted. Nothing can go wrong.
martin :)
5 tables have been booked at Entoyment
Stewart
Thank you Stewart
If we have 8 players it gives us a spare table.
If we have 10 or more players that would fit nicely
martin :)
Well done for being the 'doer' Stewart. We need people like you to heard all of us cats to where we need to be 😂
Kool for cats?
martin :)
Update
1.Richard + TABLE
2.Stewart + TABLE
3.Big Mike +TABLE
4.Derek + TABLE
5.martin + TABLE
6.Ben - Southhampton
7.Ben - Weymouth
8.Sean - tentative yes.
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martin :)
Update
1.Richard + TABLE
2.Stewart + TABLE
3.Big Mike +TABLE
4.Derek + TABLE
5.martin + TABLE
6.Ben - Southhampton
7.Ben - Weymouth
8.Sean - tentative yes.
9.Miles - tentative yes and can provide some scenery but needs an Army.
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This gives us 7 players definite and two possibles.
I have e mailed Jim and Eric. I expect one or both will play.
This allows us to use 4 tables with a spare if the tentatives join in (although a spare table is still useful for our junk).
It will cost players £8 for the day.
I think that we have all played enough to have 1 on 1 games? Plays can have 2 v1 or 2v2 for first game if they wish.
I will print out play sheets and battle sheets.
There will be plenty of spare armies but the games must be NVA/VC versus white star (ARVN,US, Australian).
We could (?) have a firebase or Montagnards game if folk wanted it
I will put this event on TMP too.
martin :)
I have enough Montagnards if required and I can attend. I've an 89.4% chance of coming at the moment.
Just to add to the confusion, I may well attend. I know nothing about the game, have no troops etc, so I expect to win and win handsomely.
John
That's how it works John!
Ignorance is a huge advantage sometimes ;D
John, you are most welcome to attend. There are plenty of spare armies.
I would claim they are a very good set of rules.
We (martin, Stewart, ??) took it to Historicon where the two teenagers found it simple, but the older man (Joe?) said it was all too complex and he was going back to Napoleonics. Well, I enjoy them a lot.
Shall I put you in the "maybe" group? or the "I will be there" group. The maybe group can always join in on an existing table. Most folk are happy to have joiners in.
martin :)
Update
Forming up quite well.
We have 4 games definite.
1.Richard + TABLE
2.Stewart + TABLE
3.Big Mike +TABLE
4.Derek + TABLE
5.martin + TABLE
6.Ben - Southhampton
7.Ben - Weymouth
8.Eric- Bournemouth
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10.
Possibly
Sean - tentative yes.
Miles - tentative yes and can provide some scenery but needs an Army.
John- Maybe
martin :)
I'm a maybe.
John
No problem John
I will put you on the maybe bench.
martin :)
Update
Forming up quite well.
We have 4 games definite.
1.Richard + TABLE
2.Stewart + TABLE
3.Big Mike +TABLE
4.Derek + TABLE
5.martin + TABLE
6.Ben - Southhampton
7.Ben - Weymouth
8.Eric- Bournemouth
9.Miles - Christchurch
10.
Possibly
Sean - tentative
John- Maybe
I was originally going to a festival but can't afford to go, then there's a friends wedding but I got permission from Sandra, I can do the evening bit only so leaves me clear to come to the more important thing !
Miles
I will add you to the game list. Good news Miles.
martin :)
Update
1.Richard + TABLE
2.Stewart + TABLE
3.Big Mike +TABLE
4.Derek + TABLE
5.martin + TABLE
6.Ben - Southhampton
7.Ben - Weymouth
8.Eric- Bournemouth
9.Miles - Christchurch
10.Jim
Still space for more.
This looks like the most games we have had at a battle day?
martin :)
I'm now 98.2% sure I'm coming for this day. I will bring my veteran Australians and maybe my Montagnards too. If anything else is required let me know.
That sounds great Sean
Maybe Ade or some other would like to keep you compnay on that long drive?
martin :)
Guys,
Just remembered there is thing thing called the RFCM Forum.
Looking forward to the Vietnam Day and will bring a tables as promised.
Just binge watched 'Platoon' and 'Apocalypse Now'. 'Danger Close' is next. Surely these are the best 3 'Nam films? Maybe add 'Full Metal Jacket'.
Mike
Welcome back to the fold, Michael :)
I would agree on these being the top 3 Vietnam films that I've seen.
Maybe add in The Odd Angry Shot for your Aussies?
Simon
I agree with your thoughts Mike.
I might add Full Metal Jacket and Hamburger Hill.
First 10 minutes of "Dead presidents".
martin :)
Mike! We've missed you!
Interesting discussion on the best Vietnam films.
Danger Close is my favourite. This is because of the accompanying documentary from the same director and of course your game at the WWW. It inspired me to get my own Australian figures 😁
Apocalypse Now is my second favorite followed by Platoon.
Full Metal Jacket is great too as is Hamburger Hill. Not sure about John Wayne's Green Berets though 😂
The hell you are.
martin :)
https://www.peterpig.co.uk/videos%20of%20game%20mechanisms.html
Some videos for players to revise from.
martin :)
Always useful to remind oneself of the basics.
I shall certainly look at them.
martin :)
Unfortunately I'm having to bow out. Ava, who has signed for Stoke City this season, makes her debut now on Saturday. It's a last minute pre season game but I can't miss her first time in Stoke City colours 😊
There's plenty of other game days but only once your daughter makes her debut for Stoke!
Enjoy and I expect plenty of reportage on the day!
That is a great achievement Sean.
Congratulations.
I think she will meet Gordon Banks, stripey red and white kit ,he plays for Stoke.
martin :)
Update.
3 sleeps to go.
1.Richard + TABLE
2.Stewart + TABLE
3.Big Mike +TABLE
4.Derek + TABLE
5.martin + TABLE
6.Ben - Southhampton
7.Ben - Weymouth
8.Eric- Bournemouth
9.Miles - Christchurch
10.Jim
We have 10.
martin :)
Quote from: Sean Clark on August 07, 2024, 09:21:11 AMUnfortunately I'm having to bow out. Ava, who has signed for Stoke City this season, makes her debut now on Saturday. It's a last minute pre season game but I can't miss her first time in Stoke City colours 😊
There's plenty of other game days but only once your daughter makes her debut for Stoke!
Enjoy and I expect plenty of reportage on the day!
That's great news Sean!
Mike
Sorry you have to miss this one Sean, but well done Ava!
In other news, I have managed to re-negotiate my domestic arrangements and am now free to turn out for Team Pig in my pink T-shirt for the Poole fixture on Saturday :)
Is it OK if I join you chaps?
Simon
It will be lovely to see you there Simon.
Don't forget to use the phrases "Play it loud?", "Don't get out of the boat ", "With extreme prejudice" and "Xin Chao"
or other Robin Williams phrases that we have all enjoyed.
martin :)
Dressing up should be encouraged! A Robert Duval lookalike 😀
Quote from: martin goddard on August 07, 2024, 09:34:36 PMIt will be lovely to see you there Simon.
Don't forget to use the phrases "Play it loud?", "Don't get out of the boat ", "With extreme prejudice" and "Xin Chao"
or other Robin Williams phrases that we have all enjoyed.
martin :)
Thanks Martin - it will be lovely to see everyone.
Do I need to bring anything, beyond dice, chocolate biscuits and table fees?
Simon
Quote from: Sean Clark on August 07, 2024, 10:10:28 PMDressing up should be encouraged! A Robert Duval lookalike 😀
Easy for you to say from the safety of the football terraces, Sean ;D
Simon
Make sure they are M+S biscuits Simon.
That matters.
Particularly the red foil wrapped round ones.
Marvellous.
martin :)
One will do one's best.
I will try to avoid fobbing you off with sub-standard fare from Harrods or the like.
Simon
Actually M & S butter biscuits are the best...
Miles
Now we are getting fussy.
I realised I may have started to set unreasonable expectations at the last event, when Stewart asked where the biscuits were before they'd even emerged from my bag...
Simon
I have bought some black pyjamas (with a paisley pattern) :-[ .
martin :)
We have a lady on our Tuesday round, about 4-5 times a year come out with a tin of M&S butter biscuits! So we have just got used to the quality! LoL
Miles
Enjoy your games today chaps.
At 07.44 hours I had a message to say Ava's game was cancelled due to the opposition not having enough players.
Unfortunately, even if I left now, I doubt I'd be with you to start the afternoons game.
That is a pity all round, Sean.
I hope you managed to get in some quality painting time?
Simon
Did the players enjoy the VIETNAM day?
Amy changes needed?
martin :)
Yes, very enjoyable thanks Martin.
It's a finely balanced game, as the results indicated.
No changes needed from my perspective.
Simon
I'm playing at the club on Friday, introducing 4 new players. Very much looking forward to it.
None of them have played any Piggie games before which is always fun!
It will go well Sean.
If in doubt just keep pushing on.
martin :)