Yes, lots of people I wanted to catch up with in the evening but didn't get a chance to. Arrangements for the evening meal were much better this year, but it ended up being a bit more of a static thing.
And yes - just what I was saying yesterday about the venue! Did he say 85 attendees this year?
Yes I played in the morning (when Bill and I were the ones burning boats!). I agree, it was a great scenario - lots going on other than the punch up at the fort.
Simon put up a few pictures on the Facebook group (don't know whether you're a member) if you want to say hello.
This afternoon's game was a Sharp Practice game on Rob Purbrick's beautiful table. A close game in which the French force scraped a win. With Sharpe, Harper and Ducos on the table I moved from one Bernard Cornwell-themed game to another! Congrats @joewargamer.bsky.social on another great day!
Just finished a terrific game on this table at Herts of Lard, hosted by Simon Stokes. A great scenario, but sadly Eolderman Odda's Saxons lost the day.
Played an interesting and new (to me) game of Swashbuckler at the Wycombe Warband club last night. Was nice to get out some pirate figures which haven't seen the light of day for ages.
Oh I see - thank you. A familiar story re the BBC. Perhaps Julian may go down the Kickstarter route, which seems to be working well for new episodes of Lovecraft and Mythos.
Congratulations on reaching the final! Do you know whether any more Aldrich Kemp series are planned?
After a holiday in Sicily last year and anticipating the Bayeux Tapestry at the BM later this year, I've been enthused to paint Normans. Here are the latest, ready for a forthcoming Midgard game. The four in the centre have shield transfers from the LBMS banner sheet, which are particularly good.
This looks terrific John. I've signed up for your game at HoL next week but we haven't had our allocations returned yet 🤞🤞🤞
A regular play in my house!
Classic orc v. Dwarf game of Midgard at the Wycombe Warband club last night. It was an introductory game for Steve, who had clearly done a lot of homework reading the rules. I think he's another convert 🙂.
I love seeing your needle felted creations 😃
Oh yes I can see it. Great repair job! And I wouldn't be surprised if it's better than the original cast hook.
Foundry's Pirate range is so good! I was looking at them on the website last night after watching a good film (Disney's 1950 Treasure Island starring Robert Newton).
Kikuchiyo from @northstarfigs.bsky.social Seven Samurai set. The article by Kevin Dallimore in the North Star magazine nstarmagazine.com/RONIN_1_12.htm really helped with the clothing design!
Finished! I'm calling these Orcs of the Misty Mountains 🙂.
I don't usually post WIP pics, but here's today's work. My orc army has been without a decent command stand, so I'm painting this for the coming Thursday's game. Vendel Miniatures from Thistle and Rose. Flag and base to be finished tomorrow.
Yes it appears very clear where your sympathies lie 😂!
Very nice! I think I'll be ordering some of these. May I put in a plea for Norman types in the future? Bayeux Tapestry exhibition this year... just sayin'...
Very much looking forward to it! I noticed the email while on the train home with my wife after an evening out. I'm afraid I had to 'leave the room' temporarily while I submitted my choices.
So hope everything comes off. He looks wonderful! Those eyes!
Another group of Norman infantry completed. My Midgard force is currently a little cavalry-heavy, so these should give me a more adaptable warband. Lovely figures from Crusader Miniatures.
Nine medieval billmen figures painted with blue and purple livery jackets.
Twelve medieval billmen figures painted with blue and purple livery jackets, mounted on a movement tray.
I enjoy I'm really enjoying playing Ruckus at the moment, but I've been very tempted by Billhooks in the past. So these nine billmen can be added to the three I originally painted to make a unit of twelve for Billhooks. There are more on the painting table....
Apologies - posting again to correct the date. Graham Harrison has organised a Midgard game day in Aylesbury on Saturday 19th SEPTEMBER. He's planning a number of hosted games and probably a pub evening afterwards. Please sign up and spread the word. Cost is £11 and Graham is at BuckMoot@gmail.com
B*gger! That's Saturday 19th September! 🤦
Graham Harrison has organised a Midgard game day in Aylesbury on Saturday 19th August. He's planning a number of hosted games and probably a curry or pub evening afterwards. Please sign up and do spread the word. Cost is £11 and Graham is at BuckMoot@gmail.com
We played a classic orc v. elf game of Midgard Heroic Battles on Thursday. It was a difficult game for the elves - at one point I replenished my reputation above zero with a successful charge against wolf riders. But only after David failed his command roll to evade three times in succession!
Lovely to see these again. I remember thinking that the armoured sprites were the best thing I'd ever seen 🤩 when I first came across them. Can't wait to see your paint job on them.
A big 'kind of' Minden game today using Black Powder rules. Great to get these old figures out - the Prussians on the near side of the table were painted when I was still using gloss varnish! We didn't finish, but play will continue on Friday.
