Sunday, May 28, 2023

Enfilade 2023 - Another Great Convention In The Pacific Northwest Done and Done

Just got back from another great Enfilade - our "big" local gaming convention. It's actually still going on with a lot a nice games; some attended by a few of our Canadian brethren who are staying around until tomorrow (happily retired folks). I ran a second Bolt Action Western Desert Game on Saturday afternoon and also played in a great Xenos Rampant game in the evening. As the GM for the Xenos game is a longtime buddy, and actually all of the players are old buddies, it was truly an enjoyable game. In fact, the Xenos game won best in period. The GM always runs fabulous games - and is also the one who hosts our annual Christmas Rampant games in December. This convention is attended by folks who've been around the local area (Washington State, Oregon, British Columbia,  etc.) gaming together in smaller groups for decades. I'm one of the "newer gamers" of the crowd, but this makes my 17th year attending! There was a little over 300 attendees, and to be honest, it's like an extended family. Anyway, here's a few more pics of games from Saturday (morning, afternoon, and evening periods), and some from Sunday morning. Oh, and I'm not sure if I mentioned in the earlier posts, but the reason there are so many games with desert terrain it's because this year's theme was "Warfare in the Desert" - suggested by yours truly and voted in.
My Bolt Action Western Desert game using the Battle of Alam Halfa scenario - Axis Germans and Italians needing to breakthrough Allied British and Free French defense line. The Axis players did manage to squeak in a victory (as the in the earlier game) by getting one unit past the line. I had to remind and encourge the DAK players to do this as they tend to want to stick around and exhange fire with the Allies


The GM's ruling stands! Even if the QRS (written by GM) says otherwise!

The Xenos Rampant game I was lucky to play in








Xenos Rampant game - players (me included) and the GM already wearing his Best of Period medal.

Pictures from some of the other games - again, a lot of games with the desert theme.



























Well, so ends another great convention - and nice thing is it's only 25 minutes from my home, although I do stay at the hotel where its held as I tend to unwind after (and sometimes during) gaming with a few cold ones with friends. Hope you like the pics and if you have questions on them I can try to answer them for you. Until next time, thanks for stopping by and wishing you the best.

14 comments:

  1. Your game looked really good Dean. In fact the whole event looks and sounds wonderful.

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    1. Thanks, Richard. It was a nice way to spend the weekend with fellow gamers. I picked up a few ideas from other people's games too. Kindest regards, Dean

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  2. Looks like a great weekend Dean and lots of wonderful games going on. One of my favourite pictures is the one if the black and white cows in the field!

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    1. Thanks, Keith! Yes, I had to take the one with the cows - the game was still being set up, and not even sure what the game was. :) Best regards, Dean

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  3. Some great looking games on offer Dean.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. Thanks, Stu. Always great to see other folks' games - gives me ideas and inspiration for next year's con. Kind regards, Dean

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  4. Nice photos, fun to look through. Lots of smiles.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. Thanks, Kevin. Yes, being on the smaller side, as far as conventions go, it has a relaxed atmosphere. Best regards, Dean

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  5. Some great looking games…Dean lots of inspiration 👍

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    1. Thanks, Matt. Definitely a nice weekend gathering. Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. Great looking games, I can see why the xenos Rampant game one, it looks splendid!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks, Iain. Yes, the GM for the Xenos game never fails to impress. Always a pleasure to play in his games. Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. Looks like an awesome convention with lots of fun to be had!

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    1. Thanks, Kuan. Yes, a great weekend event - lots of great games and seeing old gaming buddies. Warmest regards, Dean

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