Happy 2023! May the coming year be as good a year as possible for as many of us as possible.
I'm not yet ready to write up the generic scenario that I've been trying out, but the 1790's West Indies version was another cracker of a game. It also came down to the last turn after various turns of fortunes, but this time it was the 'Blue army' that won a victory on the first 1/2 of the last turn, breaking Red's morale before they could launch a desperate counter attack.
One of the things I noticed after the first game was the foot of table next to the wall was completely unused while the other side was over cramped. So, today being a day for new starts, I essentially shifted the terrain one square over. Since I like multi-period scenarios, I intend to give Prince Micheal's men a go at holding the line.
As long as I'm not being very historical, I might just wait until I get my Christmas present to myself painted up and ready to join their barbarian allies.
Day of Battle 40mm printed Orcs |
Oh dear, it is a slippery slope isn't it?
Your hopes for 2023 seem the most realistic available, given the current state of the world! The 3D printed figures look very nice! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThanks. At least I won't have to fret about deviating from the plan. (not that I ever do.....)
DeleteHappy New Year Ross. Those resins look lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks. They are that.
DeleteSlippery slopes provide no end of enjoyment.
ReplyDeleteYup, but preferably the slope won't end in a bubbling cauldron!
DeleteThose Orcs look nice and tempting , all the best for the New Year.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThose 40mm orcs do look sooo tempting . I looked at the link and was most taken with the other lotr figures. I am going to resist, for now .
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing yours painted and in battle .
Alan Tradgardland
The process has begun!
DeleteAnd a Happy New Year to you. Thanks for another year of entertainment and inspiration, looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteHappy new year to you sir!! and I must admit I really like the orcs, lovely looking figures and very tempting indeed!!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Gotta stay young at heart ...
DeleteHappy New Year, Ross!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThose orcs look the business, I'll look forward to seeing them in a game.
ReplyDeleteAnd who knows, maybe this year games at the community room will resume?
DeleteI think I've given up on setting targets or making plans. It's like the war thing - no plan survives the first shot of battle. I'll be happily doing things then WHAM! something else distracts me!
ReplyDeleteAnything but temptation......
DeleteWar is hell . . . and can lead to the occasional repaint! Happy New year to you and yours Ross!
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And having strays follow you home...
DeleteHappy New Year Ross…
ReplyDeleteI quite like the look of knocked over casualties in these old school games… although casually markers also work well… I suppose it really depends what you are in the mood for.
All the Bart. Aly
Thanks. Yes, mood and how many minis/units are on table.
DeleteFrom the knocked-over figures, you can see it was a fast and furious game. It does have a certain Wellsian charm..
ReplyDeletePlan or no plan, I'm sure you'll have fun with your hobby, and I look forward to reading about it!
Glad to hear it. Yes it is a bit of 'playing with you soldiers' fun BUT it also helps following the action a couple of days later.
DeleteSounds like a good plan to me. Very similar to mine. Just looking forward to another new year.
ReplyDeleteAnd 3 to 1 odds that I'll finally be at Huzzah again this year, if the border stays open, world war III doesn't break out etc...
DeleteNever admit you don't have a plan. If things go well, it was all in accordance with your secret plan. If things go poorly, subordinates--or dice--failed to do their part in your plan. I suspect the majority of military history's successful plans were invented after the battle or campaign was over.
ReplyDeleteAnd good luck in the coming year.
Well, of course, even the absence of a plan is in itself a plan of sorts, but somehow while "do whatever I feel like at the time with what resources I have on hand" may be a plan, it didn't seem worthy of a press release. :)
DeleteAll the best for you this year ahead.