tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post6362696600519271550..comments2024-03-27T08:34:26.866-07:00Comments on WAB Corner: "You like movies about gladiators?"DeanMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-40097285274822346682015-02-14T18:31:45.859-08:002015-02-14T18:31:45.859-08:00Thank you so much, Gentlemen! I will surely be pos...Thank you so much, Gentlemen! I will surely be posting a review once I get a game or two in. Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-90216427185786021342015-02-14T15:48:06.568-08:002015-02-14T15:48:06.568-08:00These guys look great, Dean, and I hope you can sh...These guys look great, Dean, and I hope you can share the results of a game with your readership some time!Evan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107866906860803155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-28709680793565437492015-02-14T10:30:10.497-08:002015-02-14T10:30:10.497-08:00I don't know a thing about wargaming but I do ...I don't know a thing about wargaming but I do like the painted gladiators!<br /><br />Greetings<br />Peterpeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09450643635236807442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-80618319633948679762015-02-14T09:56:25.870-08:002015-02-14T09:56:25.870-08:00Seems to be a great game with lot of fun...should ...Seems to be a great game with lot of fun...should try it one day!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-1259912904047748712015-02-14T07:29:49.781-08:002015-02-14T07:29:49.781-08:00LOL! Right on, Miles. Yes, I'm thinking "...LOL! Right on, Miles. Yes, I'm thinking "Airplane" has some of the most heard/used quotes from any movie. Glad to finally have a set of rules to get these guys in action. Kind Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-24435383770396200622015-02-14T07:28:13.398-08:002015-02-14T07:28:13.398-08:00Alex:
These rules sure do seem like a great fit f...Alex:<br /><br />These rules sure do seem like a great fit for conventions - where once your give an overview of the game, players should be able to get on with game by themselves with the QRS and damage sheets. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-47116351526084850112015-02-14T04:08:07.413-08:002015-02-14T04:08:07.413-08:00Looks like a lot of fun. The arena mat is very sh...Looks like a lot of fun. The arena mat is very sharp and your miniatures are always painted superbly.<br /><br />One more thing - "Don't call me Shirley"<br />:)jmilesrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961624317410579611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-89801896095539263632015-02-14T00:44:29.473-08:002015-02-14T00:44:29.473-08:00These rules sounds simple and funny to use. I will...These rules sounds simple and funny to use. I will make a try! Thank you for sharing it with us!!! Alex Mayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084559971966545107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-39830319798953525562015-02-13T15:48:10.528-08:002015-02-13T15:48:10.528-08:00Appreciate the info and offer, Jonathan, but pleas...Appreciate the info and offer, Jonathan, but please don't trouble yourself about sending the copy; I'm in no rush and sure it'll pop up somewhere like ebay someday. Warm regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-79193316200211848822015-02-13T15:45:00.351-08:002015-02-13T15:45:00.351-08:00David - I suppose the hex movements can be convert...David - I suppose the hex movements can be converted to measured distance w/o much issue. That said, I actually wanted hex-based for gladiators. Thought that seemed the most appropriate for the style of fighting - up close and personal. Sounds like you're moving up on scale for gaming too. What with your 40mm Bronze Age collection and all. I think there are 40mm Medievals too - which would work with Lion Rampant. That said, if I were to go 40mm, I might even think of 54mm/1:32nd scale - as there are a lot of those already available. But I'm content with 28mm for now. Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-12845363704717509182015-02-13T13:25:54.254-08:002015-02-13T13:25:54.254-08:00A VASSAL module exists for the game if you want to...A VASSAL module exists for the game if you want to try it that way. Otherwise, I could send my copy of the game out to you for your review.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-87671792348988776502015-02-13T12:29:19.521-08:002015-02-13T12:29:19.521-08:00I'm intrigued. I'll have to download the r...I'm intrigued. I'll have to download the rules, even though I'm really looking at something that doesn't use a square or hex grid, which is why I'm going with Habet, Hoc Habet! for my big scale guys.<br /><br />Nice looking figures. The Crusader range is pretty nice and I would be using them if Gripping Beast hadn't come out with their 35mm range (which I hope will expand to more figures than the eight available now).David Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06229259148925201182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-10942209071903190612015-02-13T08:16:01.234-08:002015-02-13T08:16:01.234-08:00Thank you, Simon. What is encouraging is the revie...Thank you, Simon. What is encouraging is the reviews that this has been played at cons with great results. I wanted something no requiring a lot of effort, yet enjoyable for the players. If they want something larger, they'll be a Waterloo game with close to 5K 28m figures going on for two periods. Too much for me! :) Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-52442066130634825012015-02-13T08:10:42.548-08:002015-02-13T08:10:42.548-08:00Sounds like fun and looks great!Sounds like fun and looks great!Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-26031829863141058222015-02-13T08:08:44.191-08:002015-02-13T08:08:44.191-08:00Thanks for your thoughts and kind comments, Steve....Thanks for your thoughts and kind comments, Steve. Yes, this is a great way to allow for lots of players with minimal figures/terrain (none). Most games I've hosted were usually capped at 6 players, and still requiring over a hundred minis and lots of terrain. Tough to transport and set up at a con - with limited time blocks. Not to mention cutting down time visiting the Bring & Buy tables! :O Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-86031317881097517342015-02-13T08:06:10.549-08:002015-02-13T08:06:10.549-08:00Appreciate that, Jonathan. Someday I would like to...Appreciate that, Jonathan. Someday I would like to try out that game too - if still available/obtainable. Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-71391468432653542922015-02-13T08:05:15.479-08:002015-02-13T08:05:15.479-08:00Simon - it surely is a beauty; and why gladiator g...Simon - it surely is a beauty; and why gladiator games appealed to me - the hex basing and movement. Seems to work best for this type of game. Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-37760493234796815422015-02-13T08:03:33.985-08:002015-02-13T08:03:33.985-08:00Thanks, Soren. In fact, I'm hosting another ga...Thanks, Soren. In fact, I'm hosting another game at the convention - a naval one in 1/1200th scale. The minis for both games will be easily transported and allow for quick set up. Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-69276028411832790232015-02-13T08:02:19.347-08:002015-02-13T08:02:19.347-08:00Thank you - in the past I shied away from rules th...Thank you - in the past I shied away from rules that looked to "charty" but these are quite simple and appear to work well for this type of game. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-57755248154704352842015-02-13T07:53:35.028-08:002015-02-13T07:53:35.028-08:00Great looking game, I've been meaning to get i...Great looking game, I've been meaning to get into some games with only a few minis per side and this looks like it could be the way to goStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372880037957639075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-52570379441229566752015-02-13T06:29:00.114-08:002015-02-13T06:29:00.114-08:00I like the mat too! Gladiators look really good. ...I like the mat too! Gladiators look really good. I have a few of those Crusader figures and they are very nice.<br /><br />Many years ago, we played a campaign of gladiatorial combat using Avalon Hill's excellent boardgame, Gladiator. Great fun! <br /><br />Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-66997544331571723742015-02-13T03:26:58.620-08:002015-02-13T03:26:58.620-08:00I do like that mat, Dean!I do like that mat, Dean!BigRedBathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622983082204451158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-5504263687830791112015-02-13T00:06:38.452-08:002015-02-13T00:06:38.452-08:00These kind of games are fun, and perfect for small...These kind of games are fun, and perfect for small scale miniature gaming. Love the minis!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-33194449315462192282015-02-13T00:04:12.208-08:002015-02-13T00:04:12.208-08:00Well done for realizing your project. I've got...Well done for realizing your project. I've got the basics together for my Gladiator effort also but have yet to paint up the figures.Unlucky Generalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483184112954794715noreply@blogger.com