This Tuesday we are going through the rules we will be using for our up and coming campaign set in the Pacific late in WWII. More details can be found on the Campaign page and our Campaign blog.
Anyone is free to join in … the rules are fast and furious but have a good ‘feel’.
HBO (the guys that did Band of Brothers) are releasing a new series in March next year which follows a group of US Marines through the war … the trailers look awesome and the club are embarking on a campaign in readiness for the series!
We will be gaming in 15mm for the land action using the World at War rules and Pacific supplement from Agis and Mongoose publications. Check for forums and the campaign blog http://pacifc44.blogspot.com/ for more details of how you can get in on the action.
Some of the troops, scenery and the rules will be on display as a participation game at Games Fest (there will be an ongoing competition to see if any participating bod can ‘raise the flag’ . Hope to see you there!
As the title suggests, many of the club’s memebers will be attending GamesFest 4, now just eight days away, in a variety of capacities. With the 40k doubles entry, two teams of two, lead by Shadoblade (aka the other Rich) and his Thousand Sons the club will also be running a pair of participation and demonstration games.
The Uncharted Seas game will feature the harbour assault / breakout scenario from the main rulebook with the lovely guys at Spartan Games providing a couple of prizes for the day’s most legendary Admiral as well as the best kill and most entertaining moment! A number of fully painted starter fleets will be available for use on the day.
We will also be running a Pacific ‘44 beach assault game under the expert tutelage of Rich J. Rich has recently fired this project into being at the club which will follow up into a full campaign run through Rich’s campaign blog http://pacifc44.blogspot.com/
The show itself has confirmed an impressive array of traders, games and artists in attendance covering wargaming, roleplay, comics as well as fantasy and sci-fi literature.
This is a day out that i’ve been waiting for with great anticipation, though for my wallet it has been trepidation. So if you’re in the area why not pop in and see what you can find. I’m sure you’ll not be disappointed!
For fuller information visit the GamesFest 4 website here: http://www.gamesfest.co.uk/
Here’s what happened down the club tonight…
Shadoblade and friends tested out their armies ahead of Gamesfest 4's Warhammer 40,000 doubles tournament.
Chaos attacks!
The rest of us indulged in some more Space Hulk.
Surprisingly, the Blood Angels actually managed to win on the second attempt!
We’re going to be at Gamesfest 4 in Watford on Saturday 24th October. If you’re visiting too, pop along and say hello!
The 20th anniversary edition of Space Hulk is out and it’s fantastic. To mark the occasion, we decided to have a massive eight-player game across three boards!
The scenario involved Terminators from both the Blood Angels and Space Wolves chapters. Their mission was to contact a unit of Space Marines trapped deep within the bowels of the space hulk and teleport them out to safety. Did they manage it? Read on…
The game was played across three boards - two new sets and one of the origianls.
There's a long road ahead for the Blood Angels.
The Space Wolves entered from the opposite side of the space hulk.
"Anyone home?"
Genestealers attack from the rear.
... and from the side.
Time for some overwatch.
Jon looks concerned as his Terminators start to be picked off.
The Blood Angels press on.
"Hmmm... I wonder what's behind this door?"
"If I can't see them, they don't exist."
"Uh-oh."
"MEDIC!!!!!"
Thankfully the other squad of Blood Angels were working as a team.
Terminators - well versed in the art of Conga.
Overwatch - a very useful skill.
Meanwhile, the Terminators being rescued were holding their own.
The Space Wolves finally cleared a path to the lower deck.
... and so did the Blood Angels.
"Errr... I wouldn't look behind, if I was you."
"I think we're lost, boss."
The two Space Marine chapters finally meet up and start beaming out survivors.
The Blood Angels perform a desperate rear-guard action.
Another two Terminators beam out.
"Game over, man, game over!"
Surprisingly, this eight-player game was finished in three hours. Good work, everyone!
Here’s a look at what we played down the club last night…
The Uncharted Seas continues to attract new players.
Jon and Malk face off in the AT-43 campaign.
Space Hulk is back and better than you ever imagined!
Tough times for the Blood Angels' 1st Company.
That's one jam and one dead Terminator. D'oh!
If you’d like to get involved, head over to our forums.
With a fifth Tuesday in September the club has decided to add an extra meeting on September 29th.
Given Space Hulk’s impending re-release and the level of interest generated we will be running a mutli-player game for those who wish to take part.
For more info skip on through to the forums.
Yet more Uncharted Seas action tonight. People’s fleets are shaping up nicely. Tonight also saw some catch-up games for the on-going AT-43 campaign.
Steve's Bone Griffons - looking good!
Steve's fleet from the other angle. Check out the undead whales!
A long line of Uncharted Seas players.
AT-43 in action.
Charlie grins as Ian's fleet sails right into his trap...
Like the look of The Uncharted Seas or AT-43? Come down and join in the fun!
Tonight was our first night testing out The Uncharted Seas – a sea-based fantasy wargame. Here’s a few photos from the club…
Aqua-phobics, Shaun and Rich, play Napoleonics.
The rest of us play The Uncharted Seas!
James' Iron Dwarves fleet
My Thaniras Elves fleet (prior to James sinking them all!)
Shadoblade's Thaniras Elves fleet
Undead Jon's big Orc ship
Undead Jon's medium-sized Orc ships
Undead Jon's Orc frigates
Broadside!!!
Steve was disqualified for not having a proper fleet yet.
Surprisingly, Angry Chef's lone Shroud Mage ship survived this encounter!
Like the look of The Uncharted Seas? We’ll be playing it regularly for the next couple of months if anyone wants to get involved.
Don't you hate it when someone turns up in the same roleplaying outfit as you?
No, Rich and Andrew aren’t related!