Experienced another fine Fix Bayonet game day at Fort Steilacoom. Now that I live just a few miles away, it was even more enjoyable than usual. I missed most of the morning session as I had a dental appointment, but was still able to check out the morning games and talk to the local crew.
I hosted the Franco-Prussian War Bolt Action game. As there were several other great going on, I was lucky to get four players in my game. Here's some pics from today's event.
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| Bavarians and Prussian Jager advancing on a French occupied village. |
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| Bavarian infantry at a disadvantage in rifle range. I gave the French Chassepot rifles a 24" range to the Prussian and Bavarian Dreyse Needle Gun's 18" range. I did give the Prussians a Morale of 9 and the French 8 to somewhat balance it out. |
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| Zouaves and Turcos using their longer range rifles to good effect. |
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| AWI Skirmish (somewhere in the Carolinas), Rebels and Patriots rules, hosted by David S. and Kevin S. |
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| Battle of Abensberg-1809, Black Powder (modified) rules, hosted by James S. |
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| LZ X-Ray (Vietnam, November '65), home rules, by Damond C. and Lawrence B. |
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Vlad Revisited 1869, Super modified “The Sword and the Flame” (TSATF) Hosted by Bruce S
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Fist full of lead hosted by Ron P.
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"For those about to die, salute you!" Jugula (Gladiators) rules, hosted by David S.
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Gates of Antares, hosted by Scott M.
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On the projects front, I've hit a bit of a slump - probably due to things picking up at work. However, I received another order from North Star in record time - about a week and a half. A small unit of Prussian Cuirassiers and 4pdr await the paint brush. Also, succumbing to the temptations of Warlord Games' recent Summer Sale, I ordered the F&IW Black Powder supplement as well as the Age of Bronze Hail Caesar supplement. Oh, and last but not least, I ordered the El Alamein Bolt Action set - just couldn't pass it up at the price. Again, thanks for dropping by and happy painting and gaming!
Looks like a fun day after the trip to the dentist was out of the way!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan. Yes, quite enjoyable - especially after having titanium implant screw put in yesterday and a filling in today. Actually, quite painless and nice to have good choppers. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteIt looks like a great time!
ReplyDeleteA very nice way to spend time at an historic location and game with good buddies as well! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteHappy to see these beautiful and diversified tables, must have been a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil. Yes, nice and fun games packed into a cozy venue - the old commanding officer's quarters on Fort Steilacoom. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteHey Dean, seems like you have a saturated hobby life! It’s Inspiring me to do something for my projects:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dmitry - the problem is I have the Warlord Games app on my smartphone! And also signed up to get alerts! :) Lol! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThanks Dean, always enjoy looking at show tables.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Norm. A small venue - the tiny CO's quarters on the fort, but packed with great games and good buddies. Four games in two periods, but enough to get everyone a good time. Best regards, Dean
DeleteLooks like a great day out Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher. I was particularly pleased by the players complimentary comments of how Bolt Action worked for FPW. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteMany beautiful games! Great event. Thanks for reporting, Dean 8)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Denis. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteJudging from the variety of game tables looks like it was a fantastic meet. Thanks for sharing Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike. Yes, a nice day with cool folks and games. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking tables across the board and a fantastic day's worth of gaming too.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thank you very much, Ross. Appreciate the visit and kind words. Best regards, Dean
DeleteThanks for the photo tour, and I hope your game went well!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Peter. Yes, my game played out very nicely - and that's coming from the four players' assessment afterwards. Best, Dean
DeleteLooks like lots of nice games! Glad you're game went well too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks a lot, Iain. Yes, nice games and my scenario is a keeper; plan to run it like it is next month and next year at Enfilade as well, God willing. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGlorious Dean, just glorious!
ReplyDeleteAh, thank you very kindly, Fran! Appreciate the encouraging words! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking games Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you much, Mike! Best regards, Dean
DeleteSo many different games; so much variety on the event. Looks like lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks; yes, a lot of choices for the attendees - enough for all to go around. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteSo Dean I am interested in knowing if any grognards of the period played in the game and their thoughts about if the rules gave a period feel. Hopefully everyone had a good time at it.
ReplyDeleteThe setup looks nice, and of course, as I've mentioned in past posts, look very nice.
Cheers
Kevin
that should say.... and of course the minis, ....
DeleteThanks, Kevin! Well, I'd say except for myself - they were all grog's. Some playing wargames of various sorts, like board games, since the late 60's. In fact, in their opinion, they felt Bolt Action suited this period even better than WW2. Some play Chain of Command and other WW2 skirmish games too. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteKevin, feel free to check out fellow blogger "A Gamer's Tale" - Kevin S. who played in my game - he has a review - and he'd be the first to tell you he could be considered a grognard having wargammed since the late-60's https://agamerstales.wordpress.com/2019/09/15/fix-bayonets-the-day-of-the-horsemen/
DeleteThanks Dean I certainly will. Happy you hit a sweet spot. It's been ages since I've played Franco-Prussian war stuff and there weren't that many good rule sets. I remember a Flames of War kind of one that was fun but almost to simple.
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Kevin
Great, Kevin. I think you'll enjoy his blog - past and present. BTW, the reason I got into FPW was a box of Perry ACW Zouaves! Then I recalled the Eagles of Empire range specifically for FPW skirmish. I figured go for it and only later thought of using Bolt Action - mainly for it's simplicity. It really flows well for skirmishing with a minimal variety of weapons. No RPG's or mortars or AFV's to bog down the play. In fact, the light cav recce evade manuever played out very nicely during the game play with the Prussian's limited range. I gave the Chassepot a 24" range and the Dreyse Needle Gun only 18". I compensated this by giving the Prussians a 9 for Moral and 8 for the French. With pins piling up, this really comes into play for Order tests. Kind regards, Dean
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