A good turn out today at the Game Matrix for some SAGA refresher training. Actually, it's been so long since I last played it, it was like learning new rules again. And to be honest, I had only played it a few times before - over two years ago. Luckily, a very experienced player showed up and provided some timely instruction. I lost both of my games against my buddy Bruce's Jomsvikings (he used Dwarfs to intimidate me even more). They kept getting full of Wrath, so it was inevitable. Plus I impetuously used my Warlord where he was killed in melee in both games. Several other players showed up too, but I was too busy to notice most of their games.
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| A unit of my Crusader Warriors in melee with a Jomsviking Hearthguard unit. |
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| A unit of Crusader Warriors with crossbows facing off Jomsvikings including their Warlord |
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| The Crusader Warlord advancing |
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| One of the other SAGA games today - Scott M.'s Byzantines vs. Adrian's Normans |
It was quite a good session - particularly as I got two games in quicker than a single WAB game. And this with the serious learning curve going on. That all said, I'm looking forward to getting started on Lion Rampant!
Looks like a fabulous day Dean, with some lovely miniatures on show.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael. It was good to play SAGA again. Best, Dean
DeleteVery nice looking table and miniatures. Saw some games being played at a show yesterday it looks impressive!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon. I must say it was good to see the interest here in the local area. Dean
DeleteBeautiful looking games as always Dean. Glad you enjoyed playing SAGA, even if you had to play against those dirty Jomsvikings and their anger-management issues! Cheers, Paul :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking games, miniatures and photographs.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thanks, Gents. Although SAGA is fine game system unto itself; I don't envision playing SAGA enough to have all the rules (much less the battle boards) down to enjoy the game properly. I'm an occasional gamer at best; and tend to play rules that are easy to remember on the fly. I think I'll be getting into Lion Rampant for that reason. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteSome really great looking games Dean!
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Thanks, Christopher.
DeleteGood looking stuff. A mate of mine recently bought from me a bunch of my old WFB dwarfs to do exactly the same thing.
ReplyDeleteLOL! That really gave the game a refreshing feel! Best< Dean
DeleteA good friend of mine has lent me the SAGA rulebook. I reckon a Dwarven warband is a good place to start! Your blog is inspiring. Thanks and blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Darcy. Maranatha! Dean
DeleteLooks like it was lots of fun.
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Thank you very much, Brendon - it certainly was a bit of fun.
DeleteI've never played against Joms before - they do look a nasty bunch.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should get some Pagan Rus to counter them with some weather issues, or some Irish so you can have the land itself attack them!
Thanks, Evan. I plan to stick to Crusaders for now - hopefully with better battle board knowledge they'll improve on the battlefield. Dean
DeleteI share your views on L R, should be a good easy fun set of rules to remember. Those Normans look good.
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