FM on July 12th.
Let us start the list chaps.
1. martin = Southern rebels + table set up
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There are spare armies amongst us I think?
martin :)
I'm on holiday I'm afraid. This was one of the ge days I'd been looking looking forward to as well ::)
Im game for some of that. No army though....yet
Derek
I am available to play, could I please lend an army please.
Ben Ward
I'm afraid I'm away.
Simon
Ben and Derek
We can find spare armies. No problem. I have added you both to the list.
martin :)
Revolutionary update
1. martin = Southern rebels + table set up
2. Derek=
3 Ben (from Southampton)=
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martin :)
Thanks
Ben
Revolutionary update
3 table booked
1. martin = Southern rebels + table set up
2. Derek=
3 Ben (from Southampton)=
4. Stewart - table set up - Mexican army + spare army
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Stewart
Revolutionary update
3 table booked
1. martin = Southern rebels + table set up
2. Derek=
3 Ben (from Southampton)=
4. Stewart - table set up - Mexican army + spare army
5. Miles - Table set up if needed. But will need to borrow an Army or Double up ?
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Miles
I believe I am ok for this. I have an army (can't remember which one!) but I don't have the scenery/table yet.
John
Update
1. martin = Southern rebels + table set up
2. Derek= Northern Rebels (martin's army)
3 Ben (from Southampton)= (Stewarts's spare army)
4. Stewart = table set up Mexican Government army 1st or 2nd half
5. Miles = Table set up. Government 1st half (martin's army)
6. John=
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Anyone else??
martin :)
John you supply an Army I can supply most of a table ?
Miles
Thanks Miles. I can supply some scenery if needed.
John
The cactus fields I haven't got( I haven't put them together yet)and a Hacienda main objective. I can supply a train and railways.
Miles
I have a hacienda.
John
Update 3.14.7.b
1. martin = Government 2nd half + table set up
2. Derek= Northern Rebels (martin's army)
3 Ben (from Southampton)= (Stewarts's spare army)
4. Stewart = table set up Mexican Government army 1st or 2nd half
5. Miles = Table set up. Government 1st half (martin's army)
6. John=
7. Eric= Southern rebels (martin's army)
8. Big Mike?
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Anyone else??
martin :)
1. martin = Government 2nd half + table set up
2. Derek= Northern Rebels (martin's army)
3 Ben (from Southampton)= (Stewarts's spare army)
4. Stewart = table set up Mexican Government army 1st or 2nd half
5. Miles = Table set up. Government 1st half (martin's army)
6. John=
7. Eric= Southern rebels (martin's army)
8. Big Mike?
9. Ben (from weymouth)
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I can make it, I have nothing for it though! *edit*Just ordered a rulebook, so not quite nothing!*edit*
Ben
Welcome Ben. This will be a good day of battles. We will practice a few games before the date.
We can cobble an army up from various sources I am sure.
martin :)
I will ask Stewart to book an extra table. He is in Mexico doing some preparatory work for this battle day at the moment.
martin :)
Update
1. martin = Southern rebels + table set up
2. Derek= Northern Rebels (martin's army)
3 Ben (from Southampton)= (Stewarts's spare army)
4. Stewart = table set up Mexican Government army 1st or 2nd half
5. Miles = Table set up. Government 1st half (martin's army)
6. John=
7.Mike = Southern Rebels + table set up - Zapata Rides!
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I hope Stewart wears his big sombrero.
Mike
Update 3.14.7.b
1. martin = Government 2nd half + table set up
2. Derek= Northern Rebels (martin's army)
3 Ben (from Southampton)= (Stewarts's spare army)
4. Stewart = table set up Mexican Government army 1st or 2nd half
5. Miles = Table set up. Government 1st half (martin's army)
6. John=
7. Eric= Southern rebels (martin's army)
8. Big Mike=Southern Rebels + table set up - Zapata Rides(Southern rebels)!
9. Ben(from Weymouth)=
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This gives us a good balance of rebels and government.
Someone made a US army I believe?
martin :)
Chris C has one if I remember correctly.
Thanks Sean
Sounds right
martin :)
Yes you are right I have an American intervention force who would love a little ride south. Unfortunately other people have plans for me that weekend so it looks like i can't attend :(
Chris
By the sounds of it your Americans can have a fight but you not at the helm ?
They might Win for once ? Lol.
Miles
I have paper trains for use by players on the day if that helps.
martin :)
Update 3.14.7.cx
Reminder.
This coming Saturday.
Please check you are still coming along.
The weather should be nice and sunny.
We have 4 tables. Don't forget that the tables are 5x3.
The last battle day at ENTOYMENT current store.
1. martin = Government 2nd half + table set up
2. Derek= Northern Rebels (martin's army)
3 Ben (from Southampton)= (Stewarts's spare army)
4. Stewart = table set up Mexican Government army 1st or 2nd half
5. Miles = Table set up. Government 1st half (martin's army)
6. John=
7. Eric= Southern rebels (martin's army)
8. Big Mike=Southern Rebels + table set up - Zapata Rides(Southern rebels)!
9. Ben(from Weymouth)=
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martin :)
As its their last one and they're in the process of packing up. Will there still be catering facilities or do we need to bring lunch/drinks?
Derek
Good question but I think Pete said that they have got a few days after 12th for the change over.
John
I will ask, although I expect them to be OK.
In case I overburden them with questions, has anyone else asked?
martin :)
Regrettably I am going to have to pull out of this. Sorry for the late notice.
John
Reminder.
This coming Saturday.
Please check you are still coming along.
The weather should be nice and sunny.
We have 4 tables. Don't forget that the tables are 5x3.
The last battle day at ENTOYMENT current store.
1. martin = Government 2nd half + table set up
2. Derek= Northern Rebels (martin's army)
3 Ben (from Southampton)= (Stewarts's spare army)
4. Stewart = table set up Mexican Government army 1st or 2nd half
5. Miles = Table set up. Government 1st half (martin's army)
6. Eric= Southern rebels (martin's army)
7. Big Mike=Southern Rebels + table set up - Zapata Rides(Southern rebels)!
8. Ben(from Weymouth)=
martin :)
Confirmed 4 tables
Stewart
Thank you Stewart
martin :)
After a game to remind me of the rules; here are a few notes that will be useful.
1. Guns do not provoke return shooting.
2. Pinning knocks outa square for the whole turn.
3. The rule of 6 is very important. Excess bases are pushed out. 6 is the limit to shooting from a square and assault.
4. Objectives are not supreme in value. Holding hills and buildings is also important.
5. Assets retain a residual value of 1.
6.Attackers deploy in "boxes" of 4 squares.
7. Cavalry can move off the flanks and re-appear.
8. General rolls a D6 for move. No re-roll.
9. Scenery has a one 6" touch rule.
10. Each asset allows a second asset if sucessful.
11. Shooting, only 3 square range.
12. Officers do not shoot.
Any more?
martin :)
Army types
Stewart made an excellent suggestion that all armies on Saturday be average quality.
This is because most players have not played FM recently. It will makes things flow better.
martin :)
Stewart has two trains for FM.
They look good and will appear at the Saturday
martin :)
Trains
Come on as an asset
Have 14 movement points used with a D6 to move down the track, 2nd train will need at least one empty 6" sq to arrive
Roll a D6 to move a sq (D6 roll comes off the 14 points) any enemy units on the track cost one of your 14 movement point per base they then move to the side
The train does attract opportunity fire
Train unit
First train gets one Free officer
Unit of 6 bases from your dead pile, foot or mounted our a mixture no MMG's
Mounted have to roll for dismount
One field gun from the dead pile, cannot leave the train 360 firing arc
2nd train
Gets 6 bases from your dead pile
Both train units count as one unit for casualties and morale
Stewart
A point about the pre game came up.
The pre game depletions for the defender are based on the piggy chase difference not the piggy chase result.
Mike has made some cattle for the countdown. Very good indeed. I shall copy that idea Mike.
martin :)
Yes brilliant idea Mike
Got my steers for tomorrow
Stewart
Great idea Mike now I will have more paint more animals? Lol
Miles