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| Despite my best camera instincts, this shot is surprisingly true to the actual colours on the table. |
My original idea was to do a big MacDuff game but there were other things (chore type things) and I didn't want to mess with any campaign backstories. I also didn't feel like playing MacDuff which is a different matter.
Anyway, the lads from Faraway and Oberhilse are always up for a brawl. Since the OHW wargame scenario was still 3/4 set up, I just went with that, with a terrain tweak, and improvised rules as I went, sort of a retro-single figure version of Hearts of Tin: variable moves, turn initiative, detached unit command roll, firing by individuals, and a return to a morale roll for under strength units.
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| Mid game. One attack on the house has been repulsed, the next will succeed but too little too late at too high a price. Pity there were no War Correspondents present. |
It all kinda worked pretty well and entertained me. I occasionally missed the grid for measuring but enjoyed the flexibility of no grid.
Lots to think about.
As a fellow "Father" to our own dog (from whom I dutifully receive a Father's Day Card), I share your slanted observation of the day. Unfortunately, a morning breakfast interlude aside, the "stuff to do" end of things prevented me from playing with my toys this day, although I did get some "virtual" tinkering done in the form of a blog entry (just not the same thing). Thus, I take vicarious pleasure in yours: sounds very nice (thanks for posting).
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. (literally)
DeleteOur animals forgot ! and I think the dismembered mouse I found was not meant for me !? , Tony
ReplyDeleteActually the mouse was their Fathers Day present to you.
Deleteor a warning?
DeleteAs a father to both humans and dogs (is that even possible?) and a recipient of cards from all, I can only think what a splendid way to spend father's day! I spent most of mine cleaning the house although I did get treated to lunch...
ReplyDeleteSometimes we do what we want...
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