tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32308079897501448312024-02-18T23:24:59.806-08:00paul's blogpaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-27059394579474455012013-11-25T08:06:00.002-08:002013-11-25T08:06:32.874-08:00Champion of all Scotland !!With my tongue firmly in my cheek, i can now claim to be the Fog am champion of all of Scotland... winning the scottish open 2013 !!
A great weekend of fun filled action using an Albanian army from the 1450s.
Living out in the sticks i dont get many ancient wargames in these days, so it was enjoyable playing four games in one weekend. All against gentlemen opponents. Here are my brief match reports; for my own delectation if no one elses....
Win or lose, the fun is in playing new opponents with armies I have never come up against before. Winning is just a happy by product of playing some (almost) vaguely intellectually challenging games with an historical theme.
well here’s my match reports....
first game rob pooley early ottoman turks
i lost initiative
steep hill on my left and on my baseboard centre right- rough ground infront of centre right steep hill
so a 3ft gap in middle of table
he lines up with cav in the gap and sup LH on my right... mainly on/far side off the rough
i push in centre with knights and cav... he skirmishes but has a block of cav not in one line who get mullered as they have to stand
other charges/my cavalry shooting disrupts him/i charge and catch him etc etc...
game 2 alan cutner
seljuk turk but very interesting list...
1x 9dailami armourded MF sup IF
2x4 hc b/s arm sup
1x 4 hc pro b/s average
1x lf bow poor
1x lf jav poor
1x 2 els
3x LH b/s
2x dailami ally 9MF/LF IF sup
i lose initiative
steep hill in his middle base
large rough on his right
2’6 gap in middle
he has dailami and lf on his left.. cav in middle in a line, el at back right, lh and dialami ally on far right
i skirmish on rf and push at an angle going towards the right in the centre gap
his protected cav frag through my cavalry shooting. i charge and break them. my lh charge his lf which are hanging out the steep hill and catch them... then off into his camp – 6pts/12
i dance in the centre but pin some cav who cant move. he frags my cav and i have to charge with my knights... my kn and cav rout over a 4-5 turn period.
i use this time to set a trap behind them with LH and handgunners so when his cav and els pursue i have 8 shots awaiting them... 6 hits on el.. rolls a one; his cav frag and break... 10/12
hard to see where i can get 2 pts from.. but he moves his hc towards my lh near his ex camp...
i bring some lf bow all round the table all game and they appear over the steep hill. my lf and lh hit him and dirsupt him as he his near table edge; then frag him..
i rush my moves as we have played the 3.45hr game.. we get into shooting again. this time i have just 2 shots at him,... hit him and he routs... we look over to hunter and say whens last bound. hunter says quarter past.. we say its 16mins past... he shouts last bound !!
game 3 hunter hope scots continental
8 longbow undrilled average
4 average hf h/w
i win initiative and keep it
uneven terrain on my left and rough on his far back left
massive uneven on his centre right and a gentle hill in front of it
i take a gamble and flank march... line my knights up on my left just in from the uneven against a line of bow
my flank march of 1 lh arrives first bound...
his line advances towards me
his bowmen flee leaving the table edge open
i advance my kn and lh and my lh had to charge his other bowmen in the flank to stop them moving away
all the time he is pivoting his line elsewhere to trap me on the table edge
my kn cut through the bowmen in front of me and i line up another charge into some more bows... which have a unit at an angle behind them not giving rear support but in the line of any rout... and then the camp behind them... he also has a unit of h/w hf isolated in the rough terrain.
all that needs to happen is my kn charge, win and cut through into the rear bow beat them an d camp is gone too.. that would be 8pts/12 with at least another 2pts easy to be had
except his 6 shots on my knights make 3 hits... i roll a 5 so even with rear support and a general i disrupt... and throw a one and lose a base...
the chance of victory recedes and suddenly i look vulnerable all over the place... am staring a big loss in the face...
after a bit more manouverings i realise i am only 40 minutes from the end of the game.. no need to take risks and i pull away as i still am not completely trapped on the table flank edge
am losing 3-4 units for just one of his so its not looking good
but by pushing forward he has left individual bow units isolated.... my cav shoot and disrupt a unit; charge in double drop him and career into the next unit along; which also disrupts and gets beaten in quick time.. routing through a h/w unit and my cav hit that unit too...
on his right he has an isolated unit and i have 2 cav units there plus my foot bows who i bring up and shoot him.. disrupt and fragging him... 7/12 pts
time is called before my cav fight his disputed average h/w and i have another h/w unit in the rough disrupted and vulnerable.. so maybe another pair of bounds would have seen me win big.. instead it was a draw
but it was a hairy game and could have gone either way !!
i was never really in control but the 2nd kn charge could have been a match winner... but no complaints
game 4 jim copeland early scots
i win initaive
8x8 mf off spear aver
2x 6 armoured hf i/f
2xlf
2x lh j/ls
Alba v the Albanians... nice spot Jim!
i liked his army and its an interesting one much under rated
rough on his side on left and right side and a rough in my centre sector
bound one and he is almost at the centre line...
i was going to hit his left hard where he had lh and mf but he placed his hf in the rear near them.. so my last command of kns and cav switched to the rhs facing 3 mf units and a hanging flank.
the cav and my lh shot his rhs end unit down
my rh kn failed a test not to charge and went in and won
my lh kn stood and passed tests not to charge pinning a mf unit... and simply waiting until the rh knights won, turned round and hit the mf in the rear at the same time as i charged frontally...
his advancing mf in the centre were hit by lots of lf shots... with the hand gunner –1 twice taking him down and routing them... a lf unit routed seeing him rout and general dieing thanks to double dropping on low dice score.. i hit his camp... 12/13 pts in reasonable time..
my left was getting beaten a bit and looking squeezed so i sacrificed some cav and chanced a lh charge against his lh.. he had 2 mf units behind my LH but had no general and failed 3 times to turn his mf round to trap me.
my lh beat his lh and he double dropped to fragged and that was game !
so other results meant i had pipped a couple of others to the champions spot- which was nice
paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-60797037101391841862013-07-05T11:29:00.001-07:002013-07-05T11:29:37.060-07:00On the Silk Road....Blog on hold for four months as I am on the Silk Road coming back from China overland.. am following in the footsteps of... well nobody really . It's just a meander through Turkestan and the Caucasus in a rough direction towards home.
Occasional updates on
www.silkroad2013.tumblr.com
paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-53427187836281818442013-02-21T02:06:00.000-08:002013-02-21T02:06:06.553-08:00Bayfog accommodation availableAccommodation for Bayfog V 26/27 Oct 2013
Below is a selection of bed and breakfast providers close to the village hall who all have said they have availability for the weekend. Most of whom will take one night bookings. Although space does fill up quick so early booking is advisable. (as at 21/2/13)
There is an accommodation guide on the RH Bay web site
http://www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk/html/useful_links.htm
Raven House
ravenhouse@rhbay.co.uk
Tel: 01947 880444 Mob: 07796 958675
Email:ravenhouse@rhbay.co.uk
Website:http://ravenhouse.rhbay.co.uk/
Devon House
p.lawrence378@btinternet.com
In relation to our telephone conversation this evening I can offer you the following accommodation.....1 Single room at £50.......1 Double room at £75.....1 Twin room at £75.....1 Double room at £70. All rooms are en suite and a Full English Breakfast is Included.
If any rooms are required please contact us asap as rooms go very quickly.
Regards
Ann and Paul
Devon House
01947 880062
Email: devonhouse.rhb@virgin.net
Website: www.devonhouserhb.co.uk
Cotebankhouse
Two rooms available one double one twin, twin room can hold three if required.
Tel: 01947 880589
Email: kathcotebank@msn.com
Website: www.cotebank.com
westroyd
we will be taking a minimum of two nights that weekend but do have availability at the moment
Tel: 01947 880678
Email: westroyd@btinternet.com
Website:www.westroyd.co.uk
The manning Tree
Tel: 01947 881042
Email: themanningtree@btinternet.com
Website:www.manningtreebnb.co.uk
We have one twin and two double rooms and would be happy to take bookings for one or two nights. The only conditions we do have is that we are not able to take children or pets.
Thorpe Green House
Hi, please go ahead. I do prefer two night bookings but do accept one night only so that's fine. I don't have single rooms, one room is a double bed and the other is super-king size, both are £75 for one night and £70 if booked for two.
Janet Cooper
Thorpe Green House
01947 880339 / 07790 520945
Email: janet.tgh@btinternet.com
Or: info@thorpegreen.co.uk
Website:www.thorpegreen.co.uk
Thackwood
We have 3 rooms available at the present time for the 26/27th October 2013 the price for 2 people sharing is £70 per night or £50 single occupancy including breakfast and we have free off road parking.
01947 880858
Email: tracygreen113@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.thackwood.com
Streonshalh
Hi Paul, we would let 1 of our double rooms and both our singles for 1 night on either night but we would require 2 nights for our other 3 double/twin rooms.
As well as holidays it might be Goth Weekend as well
Tel: 01947 881065 / 07814 570024
Email: admin@streonshalh.co.uk
Website: www.streonshalh.co.uk
Leeside
Tel: 01947 881143
Email: lee-side@rhbay.co.uk
Website: http://lee-side.rhbay.co.uk
Clarence Dene
Clarence.dene@virgin.net
Hello we can take Friday & Saturday bookings , we will also take one nighters only if the Friday is booked first then we take the Saturday
01947 880478 / 07811 175931
Email: clarence.dene@virgin.net
Website: www.clarencedene.co.uk
Saxonvilla
Westondes1@gmail.com
www.saxonvilla.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)1947 880812
Mobile: 07958003191 or 07908206261
paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-68892463912740127182013-01-24T02:08:00.003-08:002013-01-24T02:12:54.785-08:00DBMM at Bayfog 26/27 OctThere will be a 15mm DBMM competition this year.
It will be an open theme but 450 points.
4 games over the weekend- 2 Saturday and 2 Sunday
This will be alongside a FoG competition, which is now in its fifth year.
Accommodation guide will follow shortly but see robin hoods bay tourism association web site for detailspaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-28616679196875356352013-01-14T04:20:00.000-08:002013-01-14T04:20:37.377-08:00Bayfog V 26 and 27 October 2013Bayfog V will again be held in Robin Hoods Bay Village Hall over the weekend of 26/27 October
Field Of Glory ancient rules will be used and DBMM will also be offered if there is interest.
Field of Glory will be 900 points, singles, and will be an 'average joe' only competition. No superiors or elite troops allowed. (but poor troops are).
Any army before 1067 is allowed
DBMM details will be confirmed later.
Bed and breakfast accommodation can be found through the robin hoods bay tourism association website
http://www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk/html/where_to_stay.htmpaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-26247671104786425772012-10-21T11:24:00.000-07:002012-10-21T11:24:32.437-07:00bayfog IV results“Bayfog was average this year” says Marco Baroni !
This was the Field of Glory ancients competition.
Well many thanks to all of you chaps who made the journey to my small part of the world. It really is appreciated that all of you make the trip. I hope you think it is worthwhile.
I think Bayfog IV was probably the best yet both in terms of numbers and atmosphere and it was great to see a well lit hall filled with gamers taking lots of exercise. With the tables laid out over the badminton court, I am sure wargaming is a sport really !!
I would also like to thank the sponsors who gave generously in straightened times. Thanks to Donnington, Magister Militum, Opsrey and Perry Miniatures. Your support is much appreciated too.
Well done to champion Neil Howard and commiserations but much appreciation to Malcolm Gordon. Malcolm won the £30 Perry voucher and Marco Baroni in the Mr Average 11th place won the £40 worth of Donnington figures !
The results of the 900 points Average Joe competition are below. I am open to suggestions for next year (on the basis people want to come again!) and will look at dates asap too.
As a review I thought the average nature of the troops meant results were in the balance at all times and the absence of superior troops brought an unpredictable nature to the games which made a nice change. The close nature of the scoring reflects this too.
1. Neil Howard Tupi 69
2. Ian Mackay HYW Eng Cont 1420 66
3. Bob Amey Warring States Han 100bc 65
4. Gordon jamieson Warring states Han 200bc 63
5. Robert Taylor dailami Dynasties 950 62
6. paul Johnston Auxumite 570 61
7. Hugh Cameron Low countries 1478 57
8. Richard Case Komnenan Byzantine 1187 47
9. Dave Morrison Santa hermandad SNC 1483 46
10. Graeme carroll medieval Indonesian 1292 44
11. Marco baroni Free Company 43
12. George Dick Low countries 1477 43
13. matt poole WOR Yorkist pretender 42
14. John Muir medieval Danish 1490 41
15. Richard Butler HYW Eng Cont 1455 40
16. Dave Saunders mamluk Egyptian 1401 39
17. paul dawson HYW Eng Cont 1356 35
18. John Hogan HYW English Continental 1423 34
19. Roger Greenwood War of Roses tudor 1482 32
20. Robert Middlemist Numidian 47bc 19
21. Malcolm Gordon Classical Greek Thessalanian 470bc 11
paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-89863364783126555572012-10-15T02:31:00.001-07:002012-10-15T02:31:23.454-07:00blog technologySorry to those few people who visit here- i have exceeded my photo capacity and have no idea how to reduce it so new photos cant be uploaded at the moment- despite me deleting lots of pics from here.paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-31204545189243496132012-10-14T08:27:00.002-07:002012-10-14T08:27:35.313-07:00Bayfog runners and riders we still have room for one more or three or five... so anyone interested please get in touch paul@navigatorpr.com
runners and riders-
1. Hugh Cameron Low countries 1478
2. George Dick Low countries 1477
3. John Muir medieval Danish 1490
4. John Hogan HYW English Continental 1423
5. Malcolm Gordon Classical Greek Thessalanian 470bc
6. Robert Middlemist Numidian 47bc
7. Graeme carroll medieval Indonesian 1292
8. paul dawson HYW Eng Cont 1356
9. Robert Taylor dailami Dynasties 950
10. Roger Greenwood War of Roses tudor 1482
11. neil Howard Tupi 1450
12. Gordon jamieson Warring states Han 200bc
13. Ian Mackay HYW Eng Cont 1420
14. Dave Saunders mamluk Egyptian 1401
15. Marco baroni Free Company
16. Richard Butler HYW yaaaawn Eng Cont 1455
17. Bob Amey Warring States Han 100bc
18. matt poole WOR Yorkist pretender
19. paul johnston Auxumite 570
20. Richard Case Komnenan Byzantine 1187
21. Dave Morrison Santa hermandad SNC 1483
paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-74303010946365929872012-10-09T02:26:00.001-07:002012-10-09T02:26:17.553-07:00Bayfog Prizes
22 entrants to Bayfog this year ! And we have some superb prizes again thanks to the very generous donations of
Donnington Miniatures
Magister Militum
Osprey
Perry Miniatures
The prizes really are appreciated from these companies and everyone who turns up wont go away empty handed
paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-1840854863598806642012-09-24T02:27:00.001-07:002012-09-24T02:27:27.981-07:00Prizes for bayfog 2012Donnington Miniatures have kindly offered to give all entrants 20% off their ranges. More details on arrival at Bayfog.
Magister Militum is also supplying prizespaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-28266554240754125042012-09-14T05:48:00.001-07:002012-09-14T10:05:15.606-07:00Bayfog entriesFree parking is available behind the village hall not in front.
Entrants so far are
1. Hugh Cameron- Scotland
2. George Dick - Scotland
3. John Muir - Scotland
4. John Hogan Durham
5. Malcolm Gordon Durham
6. Graeme Carroll Durham
7. Bob Middlemist durham
8. paul dawson - york
9. Robert Taylor - halifax
10. Roger Greenwood -halifax
11. neil Howard - york
12. Gordon jamieson - london
13. Ian Mackay -london
14. Dave Saunders - london
15. Marco baroni- york
16. Richard Butler - nottingham
17. Bob Amey - nottingham
18. matt poole - manchester
19. paul johnston - RHB/York
Hopefully Jon Smith can make it too plus maybe a few more paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-40545796495322423802012-09-13T04:51:00.001-07:002012-09-13T04:51:42.926-07:00bayfog field of glory ancients 20/21 OctThere is still room for anyone wanting to enter this fun, friendly and relaxed weekend competition.
It's over two days, with 2 games a day, starting at 10am in Fylingdales Village Hall in Robin Hoods Bay, near Whitby in North Yorkshire.
It's a 15mm ancient competition using Field of Glory rules.
Armies must use either average or poor troops so those with compulsory superior troops are not allowed. Inspired generals are not allowed too. 900 Points is the total used.
Cost is £20 and includes unlimted tea and coffee and full buffet lunch on both days at a local pub.
It is an extremely relaxed event and is ideal for beginners or people wanting to rekindle their ancient wargaming skills !
Players already booked in from London, Scotland, Cheltenham and from across the North of England.
email me for more info paul@navigatorpr.compaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-72204477458820941992012-08-09T09:47:00.001-07:002012-08-09T09:47:43.843-07:00Marston Moor photos all loadedSee the right hand links for the full pics of the Wartorn Marston Moor refightpaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-81160133940649532332012-07-25T07:03:00.001-07:002012-07-25T07:03:50.583-07:00Cheriton 1644Photos and battle report on the page on index on right hand sidepaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-86571768232349419012012-07-18T01:43:00.003-07:002012-07-18T01:43:51.238-07:001644 campaign gets faint praise<div>
Word just in from a participant in the 1644 campaign... I can't be making too much of a hash of it so far then! </div>
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"I think every wargamer should play a
campaign like this – you rapidly begin to appreciate the issues the generals
faced."</div>paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-36060867375261558742012-07-02T08:43:00.000-07:002012-07-02T08:43:22.641-07:00Cromwell dies at Marston MoorCromwell was shot in the neck by his own troops.... Result to follow in a week or so with full picture reportpaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-89741213679287245402012-06-11T04:35:00.003-07:002012-06-11T04:35:38.279-07:00Wartorn show loomingScarborough's wartorn show in the Spa on 30 June and 1 July is fast approaching.<br />
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Besides lots of display games and trade shows there will be tournaments in Impetus (sat) and Warhammer 40k (sunday). We are still on the look out for more fog-r players (sat)<br />
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If anyone would like to play in the Marston Moor display game on either day we have plenty of room- using Field of Glory rules. Contact me on <a href="mailto:paul@navigatorpr.com">paul@navigatorpr.com</a><br />
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There will be a bring and buy stall too<br />
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The venue is open on Friday 29 June for set up and for anyone wanting to play games<br />
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See <a href="http://www.wartornuk/">www.wartornuk</a> for more detailspaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-1519983449797293652012-06-01T13:42:00.003-07:002012-06-01T13:42:48.078-07:001644 may need a couple more playersThere maybe some roles available if anyone would like to play a part in the 1644 campaign. Email me for more details on <a href="mailto:paul@navigatorpr.com">paul@navigatorpr.com</a>paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-17383212238687045412012-05-21T04:00:00.000-07:002012-05-21T04:00:10.331-07:001644 campaign gets dedicated blogFor all the mechanics of the game, player comment and up to date reports please go to<br />
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<a href="http://1644campaign.blogspot.co.uk/">http://1644campaign.blogspot.co.uk/</a>paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-46390789550394117292012-05-16T07:10:00.002-07:002012-05-16T07:10:33.525-07:001644 campaign fullA brill response from the worldwide interweb has meant that all 14 places have been filled within 24 hours. More positions may become available so feel free to email me if you want to be considered.<br />
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<a href="mailto:paul@navigatorpr.com">paul@navigatorpr.com</a>paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-58725597631463545382012-05-14T07:54:00.001-07:002012-05-16T07:09:11.632-07:001644 campaign recruitingWell I can't promise it will work but I am embarking on a new project to while away the hours... A campaign to recreate the challenges of 1644 for both King and Parliament. <br />
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1644 will be a play by email game which may well transfer the major battles onto my table top!<br />
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Recruitment of players is now open and there are currently spaces for 14 players with other positions likely to be created as the campaign develops. <br />
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All communication will be through the umpire so hopefully we can recreate a proper sense of fog of war....<br />
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See the page of the right hand side for more details and email me direct at <a href="mailto:paul@navigatorpr.com">paul@navigatorpr.com</a> if you'd like to be involved.paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-53738355104618604992012-05-02T07:06:00.000-07:002012-05-02T07:06:41.918-07:00Marston Moor terrain completeAll terrain is now finished and three quarters of the troops done too. See the right hand Marston Moor page for all the pics, in random order and everything else relating to MM. See <a href="http://www.wartornuk.com/">www.wartornuk.com</a> for the event details in Junepaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-13100820685623279452012-04-27T13:58:00.002-07:002012-04-27T13:58:04.279-07:00More Marston Moor picsNewcastle's brigades, Rupert's Blewcoats, Bryon, Tyldesley et al now on the bits n bobs page on right hand side. See <a href="http://www.wartornuk.com/">www.wartornuk.com</a> for their appearance in Scarborough on 30 June/1 July.paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-19517211850423484202012-04-15T12:59:00.000-07:002012-04-15T12:59:14.677-07:00Marston Moor forces almost doneWith Marston Moor fast approaching in Scarborough on 30 June/1 July the armies are beginning to take shape. See the Marston Moor page for a short selection of shots of finished units. Flags of War has provided all the unit standards which really finish everything off well. Generals still welcome to come and take part- with around 30 foot units and 16 cavalry units a side !.paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230807989750144831.post-42335808029272786312012-03-21T10:22:00.000-07:002012-03-21T10:22:08.975-07:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gaznavids go to Glasgow......</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s March so it must be time for Schiltron, George Dick’s traditional Scottish 15mm Fog ancients wargames competition.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This year the defending champion took along top gamer Ian Stewart from down south and aspiring general Robert Taylor from Bradford.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Getting to Glasgow was easy for us traditionalists who use a road map but then panic set in with Ian and Robert when it was discovered that Ian’s sat nav couldn’t get a signal. Relying on old fashioned technology (talking to taxi drivers) we were able to locate our hotel and settle in. McLay’s hotel is ideally situated in the city centre, next to a night club, which means anyone wishing to sleep during the night might wish to avoid this hotel until after 4.30am !</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Competitions shouldn’t be too serious so as twice champion I took along a fun army- Gaznavid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I last checked the gates of Gazni were in the Taj Mahal !</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This 11 century Afghan army is a bit of a pick n mix army, with lots of fun options. Its bursting with elephants which are ideal for taking on mounted opponents or even for just lurking at the back looking threatening. There’s some impact foot who enjoy charging straight ahead- ideally at other foot troops. Add in bow armed light horse and cavalry along with some lancer light horse and cav and you have a force which may not be the perfect competition army but at least can hold its own against most things.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The downside of course is that it’s not a shoot n scoot army nor is it a close your eyes n charge type either. The elephants have to be used cautiously otherwise they tend to trumpet and collapse in front of your eyes at the vital moment. The impact foot are a risk too but either win well or collapse also. </span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">With this army the key to victory is to ensure that if the elephants and foot get into combat then they all arrive at the same time in a nice straight battle line. Unsupported attacks dont tend to succeed. The lancer cav also have to be husbanded carefully to stop then charging off into the distance at exactly the wrong moment!</span></div><br />
See the Schiltron pages on rhs for battle reportspaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110031232092595488noreply@blogger.com0