tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57394523993663064222024-03-11T03:23:42.547+00:00Land War in AsiaThis is the ongoing record of my various wargaming exploits.
Please leave a comment if you see something you likeDonoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.comBlogger388125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-34193196527496064242016-05-20T13:01:00.000+01:002016-05-20T13:01:03.776+01:00Sky Pirates of Venus - TeaserSky Pirates have been the scourge of the Worm Empire of Venus for years, and the Great Worm has had enough! He sends a team of four crack worm commandos to take them on, destroy their dreadnought and restore peace to the Empire!<br />
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Meanwhile, Hauptmann Gebhardt of the Prussian Inter Planetary Navy has been tasked to recover the stolen frigate ‘Koeller’ from those very same Sky Pirates.<br />
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Can the Worms win the day, or will the Sky Pirates reign of terror continue?<br />
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I'll be returning to running wargames at a convention after a long hiatus - <a href="http://hobocon.ie/" target="_blank">Hobocon 5</a> is on in the Teachers Club in Dublin from June 3rd to June 5thDonoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-55694667544369864112015-05-22T14:26:00.003+01:002015-05-22T14:26:28.148+01:00Top (TV) DuelsTo go with my posts on top one-on-one fights (in films) here's a quick selection from television.<br />
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<b>#5</b> Agents of SHIELD (<a href="https://youtu.be/cQBVuB1ozDM" target="_blank">May vs. Ward</a>)</div>
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<b>#4</b> Vikings (<a href="https://youtu.be/NGTKVHlYvSA" target="_blank">Ragnar Lothbrok vs. Earl Haraldson</a>)</div>
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So as much as I did not care at all for Gabriel Byrne's role/acting on this show, it was still good to see him get his moment in the sun. Fairly traditional/accurate depiction of classic Viking duelling; and nice to see shields get some serious use (even if they are discarded). </div>
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<b>#3</b> Hannibal (<a href="https://youtu.be/7vwHATDeJhU" target="_blank">Jack Crawford vs. Hannibal</a>)</div>
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A fantastic match-up with a lot of variety. This had me sitting at the edge of the seat during, and even when waiting season-long for the true aftermath.</div>
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<b>#1</b> Game of Thrones (<a href="https://youtu.be/OONy1sGyqpc?t=1m38s" target="_blank">The Mountain vs. The Red Viper</a>)</div>
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I did write something like 'redefining no-holds barred' for Hannibal and Deadwood above, but then I realised what was at #1. Enough said. Some brilliant moves, and wonderful to see the spear get pride of place in a fight for once!<br />
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Melees next obviously!Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-41644208436476590182015-05-14T14:25:00.000+01:002015-05-14T14:25:07.074+01:00Lead Painters' League - Season 9 is underway!Round 5 of Season 9 of the <a href="http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?board=22.0" target="_blank">Lead Painters League</a> is underway over on the Lead Adventure Forum.<br />
If you're not familiar with it get yourself over there to see some fantastic eye candy (as well as people going through their lead mountains at a cracking rate!)<br />
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In summary, paint up a team of miniatures, you're randomly paired off with another contestant, everyone votes for their favourite in the pairing and then onto the next round. There are ten rounds after which a league table of sorts has been established. There are bonus points for matching themes in three of the rounds. The theme from round 5 is 'Animals'.<br />
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I'd urge you to join up, take a good look and vote - you've still got a few days to do so.<br />
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Like previous years, I won't be telling you any of my favourites, but I will highlight a few match-ups where I reckon the opponents are very closely matched:<br />
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<a href="http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?topic=78461.0" target="_blank">ATTACK OF THE CLOCKWORK MONKEYS vs SUN OF WINTER</a><br />
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I missed out on the start of the league this year, but really looking forward to what's to come...Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-62757883989540457982015-04-02T12:58:00.003+01:002015-04-02T12:58:41.561+01:00Final ConfrontationThe Nazis have sent in their hit assassins to take care of SSR and Lehmann for once and for all…<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Blazkowicz, </span></td><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Duggan and Carter approach the fort where the remains of Lehmann's operation</span></td><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"> are located</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the remainder of the tribe, Omar holds the fort - they've deployed a small field gun to cover the approaches.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fearsome Red Nun leads her coterie, while Stahl and the noted sniper Ziefle back her up</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rightly concerned about the Red Queen's rapid approach, Omar sends a heavy volume of fire in her direction, killing all of her henchmen and sending her back into cover</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meanwhile, the SSR have made it to cover nearby, and exchange fire with the rooftop cadre led by Rashid</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coming up behind them, Stahl and Kramrisch gun down Blazkowicz and send the others diving for cover</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziefle starts to fire into the fort, hoping to pin them down and give the Red Queen a chance to close</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hamid hauls the gun out of the fort (where it's arc of fire was severely limited) to take a shot at the SSR agents to the flank</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duggan is wounded by the fire, and runs for the hill (whereupon Ziefle takes him out). But Carter kills Kramrisch as she flees</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Red Queen rushes the fort, pistols at the ready</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziefle take cover from the full attention of the remaining tribesmen inside the fort</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stahl backs up the Red Queen - they'll storm the fort in 3...2...1</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stahl is killed by Omar in a deadly fist-fight, and amazingly he takes out the Red Queen as well. Carter runs for the other side of the fort as Ziefle takes aim</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziefle finally has to go in to take out Omar herself.</td></tr>
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With only heroes left to fight over the fort eventually, this one was a real nail-biter!Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-72048831214141717232015-03-26T15:32:00.002+00:002015-03-26T15:32:27.693+00:00Race to the PrizeLone Star leads Duggan and an SSR team into the underground temple complex.<br />
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Lehmann is inside undertaking some horrible ritual (with a captured Marine) to call forth otherworldly power from the Black Sun, but he quickly forgets about that once the bullets start flying.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lehmann's tribesmen make their way towards the entrances to intercept the invaders</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There's not much room in the dusty corridors, but there is enough light, for now at least</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duggan, takes position at the end of a long passageway covering it with his improbably large machine gun</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He quickly attracts a lot of attention, taking a serious wound from the fusilade!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The two marines back him up, returning fire to some effect</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reinforcements rush down the other stairwell and join forces with the others, making it difficult at best for the SSR to force the way to Lehmann</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Azzan takes up a position against the fearsome Major Texas (aka Lone Star) and despite his shield and powerful physique, the hero succumbs to dozens of musket shots </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More reinforcements arrive and now the tribesmen seek to force the passageway</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But the injured Duggan (now only able to carry a pistol) finds a secret way around the well-defended corners. A group of Lehmann's protectors race back around to the rear of the temple complex to prevent an attack on their beloved leader</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But they have been tricked! Duggan rushes back the way he came, losing them in the secret tunnel. He races around the corner to confront the amazed Lehmann, and sends his giant fist through the rogue Nazi scientist's face! </td></tr>
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This was an amazing game - everyone was sure that the SSR had failed until the last-turn bait and switch occured! Set up beautifully for the finale...<br />
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<br />Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-61536400052753696272015-03-13T13:27:00.004+00:002015-03-13T13:27:26.483+00:00Gone HuntingBoth the Nazis and SSR have tracked Lehmann to this locality, but his exact whereabouts are still unknown. Both groups have send scouting parties and it’s almost inevitable that they make contact with each other at some stage.<br />
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Some of Lehmann’s loyal tribesmen look on from their village and seek to roll up the remains.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SSR approach from behind the pilings on the left, while the Nazis advance through the rock columns on the right</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mounir races from the village to intercept the Nazis</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blazkowicz and his Marines come over the ridge and open fire on Ali's men behind the battlements - wiping out the entire group</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McPherson and Arkley take point on the rooftop and Blazkowicz and Weaver stay below</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Nazis are cautious advancing, Bilal peers around the corner and spied Wasim on the rocky outcrop ahead. Wasim opens up and the German's backup is gunned down</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mounir returns to the village and takes aim at the Marines across the way, in the heavy exchange of fire both Marines are killed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Avoiding Wasim's shotgun, Bilal leads his remaining men in to overwhelm and capture the tribal leader</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blazkowicz and Weaver rush Mounir on the opposite rooftop and take him prisoner. Blazkowicz starts firing at the Nazis beyond as they try to escape with their captive.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blazkowicz races across, avoiding incoming fire and then shooting Niemann and the prisoner. Having ensure that the Nazis won't be able to find Lehmann before them, he returns to the village</td></tr>
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(With apologies for the low-quality of the photos; my camera ran out of power, so I was forced to use my phone instead...)Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-58016560780086438902015-03-04T13:38:00.000+00:002015-03-04T13:38:02.664+00:00Centre of the World!Bill Blazkowicz succeeded in defeating the Nazi attempt to recover the Black Sun, but Dr. Lehmann escaped into the Libyan desert despite the SSR’s best efforts.<br />
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With war erupting in Europe, both sides have renewed their efforts to find Lehmann and use his occult knowledge to further their plans. But in the depths of the desert, Lehmann is developing a device to harness the otherworldly power of the Black Sun while this newfound sway has prompted neighbouring tribes to gather round him.<br />
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I'll be running this three-part campaign at <a href="http://leprecon.ie/" target="_blank">Leprecon </a>this weekend (who have a wonderful Mythos theme this year...)<br />
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Blazkowicz knows that Lehmann is the key to the entire operation, and must be captured or killed to halt the danger...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They scoot around the flank approaching from behind a parked gun truck and a ruined temple</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stahl takes cover inside a lean-to. Only the glint of his steel mask is visible</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blazkowicz and Waterson take position behind a fence and he opens fire on Grimmer on the rooftop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of Kerschner's men takes cover behind Lehmann's touring car; jumping inside as he starts to take fire</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carter takes position behind the machine gun on the truck, with Helfer at the wheel. The touring car comes off second best out of this encounter!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blazkowicz rushes towards the house, with Waterson giving him covering fire with her rifle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As a desperate hand to hand battle takes place inside with Blazkowicz driving off the Germans and capturing Lehmann.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Nazis attempt to rescue Lehmann is successful, and Lehman runs around the house</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carter guns down both Germans and then Stahl when he emerges from the house to board the guntruck!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lehmann runs for it, and with amazing luck shoots Simmon's SMG out of his hands. Simmons has one shot left with his pistol, but misses and then Lehmann disappears into the desert...</td></tr>
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Nicely rounded off campaign if I do say so myself. Plus, with Lehmann's escape, the dice kept things wide open for a sequel; which I'm running at Leprecon next weekend!Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-6421796958948004262015-02-18T13:27:00.002+00:002015-02-18T13:27:59.437+00:00Red NovemberHard times have hit the experiment gnomish submarine <i>Red November</i>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The red gnome is caught in the engine room as it and all <br />adjacent rooms are flooded - leaving him with no option but to <br />wait for help!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the red gnome saved and with lashings of grog <br />and a manual, the crisis in the engine room is averted</td></tr>
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I really enjoyed the game - actually after running though the rules by myself solo (with three gnomes) I played this with my group down the pub and at Warpcon. A light cooperative game, with a (innovative I think) nice turn order mechanic and with tonnes of trouble to solve, juggling the odds with the time pressure.</div>
Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-64275783898650048822015-02-06T14:59:00.000+00:002015-02-06T14:59:20.468+00:00The TombBlazkowicz meets up with a hand-picked team of US Marines who will help the SSR secure the tomb where the Nazis are digging for the Black Sun.<br />
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They approach the tomb to meet with Agent Carter, who has been undercover with the Nazi expedition for some time now. Inside they find the dreadful Herr Kulbe already packing up Barbarossa’s occult mosaic…<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Below the surface of the desert, accessible only by two ruined temples is the tomb where the Black Sun was located</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Agent Carter leads the Marines down</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kerschner, with a few guards and native porters and guides is making his way up with the most valuable artefacts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vogl, with her wolf and her compatriots is guarding the main cult shrine</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blazkowicz has sneaked into the complex, overcoming the first Nazi guard, when he encounters some strange creature. He's no zoo buff, but he knows this gribbly thing ain't natural </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Marines set up a neat pincer manoeuvre, aiming to take control of both main corridors into the tomb</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the other Nazi guards turns out to be an SSR infiltrator, but he's not able to take out Vogl and she guns him down</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carter has a close brush with death as Vogl charges down the corridor, though she escapes with a hefty dose of luck</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carter's dead-eye aim with her pistol wounds Kerschner and sends him scurrying into a corner</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vogl catches this unwary marine...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But Blazkowicz and another one come to his aid, gunning down two of Vogl's henchwomen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carter takes the fight to Kerschner, but is unable to stop him as he leads his trusty native porter past her and to the exit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They're but yards away from a car with will take them away from danger and back to the main camp where reinforcements will surely drive the SSR back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carter exchanges fire with him, but her keen eye fails her this once</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blazkowicz makes no mistake as he rushes up the steps to empty his magazine into Kerschner's body and take control of the artefact!</td></tr>
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Actually, I played this scenario out three times on the Sunday, and each time was about as close as this one, with only inches between defeat and victoryDonoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-65071292292076797782015-01-30T13:16:00.002+00:002015-01-30T13:16:09.912+00:00InfiltrationHaving landed their small biplane in the desert, Blazkowicz and Coulson meet with their local guide and make their way to a nearby oasis where they are due to meet up with Agent Waterson. However when they arrive the small settlement is overrun with Nazis.<br />
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The agents must defeat the Nazis and break through to the dig site beyond.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The quiet outpost has a small Nazi presence, but beyond a nearby hill is an incoming foot patrol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blazkowicz and Coulson cross the open ground around the flank, led by the able Haddo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Germans leap into action as their caught between two fires - Waterson's group inside the cordon take fire from Heinz</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Hisham badly wounded, Waterson and Nazir race around the house to team up with Blazkowicz</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well in advance of Bachmann's patrol, Bauer charges through to the Oasis to take cover there and fire at the infiltrators</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waterson leaps forward, firing at Heinz and his cronies as she advances. She takes them all down, before she vanquishes Heinz in fearsome hand-to-hand</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nazir's attempt to get control of the car ends badly, advancing unseen from the house, Pfeil guns him down.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bauer reaches the car and empties his sub-machine gun at the agents, killing Haddo and Coulson outright but failing to scratch Blazkowicz</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Despite being outnumbered, Blazkowicz charges in, chucking a grenade into the car and suppressing (the hell out of) the nearby Nazis</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waterson races over to the stricken Hisham, smacking her rifle stock into the head of the German who was about to execute him. They have to secure Blazkowicz' escape</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">His Tommy Gun irretrievably jammed (to a freak rifle shot) Blazkowicz considers discretion to be the better part of valour and runs for it, taking cover behind the house.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But Waterson, from a significant vantage point, fires, wounding the over-eager Bauer and giving her surviving teammates a chance to escape.</td></tr>
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Blazkowicz' infiltration was successful, but at a terrible cost, losing one agent and all their local allies...Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-47680548026438672162015-01-22T12:47:00.000+00:002015-01-22T12:47:16.870+00:00Top (Film) Duels: #3, #2, #1Drumroll please!<br />
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#3 The Duellists (<a href="http://youtu.be/ES2couehYlk" target="_blank">Pick one!</a>)<br />
I think this is my favourite, but honestly I would not begrudge you a different choice (the fourth duel, from horseback almost pipped this one). Of course this film is more about the culture of duelling than the duels themselves.<br />
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#2 The Princess Bride (<a href="http://youtu.be/k7zvffHu_wo" target="_blank">The Man in Black vs. Inigo Montoya</a>)<br />
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I'm sure this scene requires no introduction. The 'techniques' referenced are just nonsense I think, but the names are all genuine.<br />
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#1 Rob Roy (<a href="http://youtu.be/27M5KWI_q50" target="_blank">McGregor vs. Cunningham</a>)<br />
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The film itself is a bit forgettable, but this fight is top of the class. At this stage we have no doubts as to the character and abilities of both combatants.<br />
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In all cases I think the drama and story of the situation is paramount, but we still need an element of realism and skill in the fight.<br />
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Quite a few didn't quite make the list, including:<br />
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<li>The Four Musketeers (<a href="http://youtu.be/RqrhkuWHA_U?t=2m5s" target="_blank">Rochefort vs. Athos</a>)</li>
<li>The Bourne Identity (<a href="http://youtu.be/iKcqLViFw1M?t=1m52s" target="_blank">Magazine vs. Knife</a>)</li>
<li>Le Bossu (<a href="http://youtu.be/ltFQM1nHMo8?t=6m39s" target="_blank">de Nevers vs. Assassins</a>)</li>
<li>Brotherhood of the Wolf (Mani vs. Brigands)</li>
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Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-42846604151226777532015-01-14T13:25:00.003+00:002015-01-14T13:26:01.687+00:00Top (Film) Duels: #6, #5, #4So, into mid-table of my list of top hand-to-hand fights<br />
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#6 Eastern Promises (<a href="http://youtu.be/Re37IVYO_MY" target="_blank">Bath House</a>)<br />
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This is a pretty brutal fight, a no-holds struggle to the death.<br />
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#5 Haywire (<a href="http://youtu.be/jXzjxVOZ6mk?t=1m42s" target="_blank">Coffee?</a>)<br />
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This is just such a surprise as it's the first scene we get with the characters. I like the way some bystanders try to help out too.<br />
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#4 Sanjuro (<a href="http://youtu.be/3YQcpeNsEtg" target="_blank">Sanjuro vs. Muroto</a>)<br />
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Unfortunately, this clip doesn't include the first 30 seconds of the standoff. It's in stark contrast to the rest of the film, which has a comic slant, it's more tragic as we know that the last act of violence thrills the young onlookers more than it horrifies them.<br />
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Top three next week!Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-72201184144683835072015-01-09T15:14:00.002+00:002015-01-09T15:14:52.922+00:00Shadows over Camelot<blockquote class="tr_bq">
As the incarnation of the Knights of the Round Table, you join forces against the game itself in an attempt to protect Camelot.<br />Your victory hinges on the successful completion of legendary Quests, such as the search for Excalibur, the Holy Grail, or Lancelot's Armor; the tournament against the Black Knight; and numerous wars against the Saxons and Picts.<br />But beware... all is not as it seems among these noble Knights. One of your number might yet turn out to be a traitor-in-waiting, biding his time while sowing havoc and destruction from the Shadows!</blockquote>
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With King Arthur leading Sir Galahad, Sir Tristan and Sir Kay, all of the knights begin by losing life points, discouraged from adding catapults outside Camelot. Sir Galahad and Sir Kay eye up the Saxons and begin to gather resources to prosecute the war against them.<br />
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Leaving Camelot on the Quest for Lancelot's armour, Arthur immediately hits trouble as several black cards come out against him. Gaining some help from his fellows, he makes progress, as well as using Merlin to get rid of some opposition.<br />
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Sir Tristan advances against the Black Knight. But just as the Saxons are defeated, Guinevere shows up, and all of King Arthur's and Tristan's progress is wasted. Both of these quests are lost in quick succession putting the Round Table in peril.<br />
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With the Excalibur Quest close to failure, King Arthur rushes to save it from oblivion.<br />
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Returning to the Grail Quest, Galahad and Tristan find that the Dark Forest is blocking their path, and as Desolation pushes back their previous efforts, the Mists of Avalon descend upon the realm.<br />
Seeking to rally themselves against the darkness, and leaving Sir Kay to fight the siege engines arrayed around Camelot, Sir Galahad and Sir Tristan join Arthur to complete his Heroic quest to save Excalibur.<br />
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But hope is again snuffed out, as the Grail Quest is lost. Now with six white swords and five black swords on the Round Table, only a mighty quest will bring victory! The knights charge off to fight the Dragon and just when their hope is renewed, Morgan returns to yet again deploy siege engines to bring Camelot's gates crashing down...<br />
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Even without a traitor to thwart us, this was a toughie (and obviously we lost!). A great game, that had us looking at the clock to see if we could get a rematch in.<br />
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<br />Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-52498629070725086702015-01-07T14:58:00.001+00:002015-01-07T14:59:25.924+00:00Top (Film) Duels: #10, #9, #8, #7As a sequel to my <a href="http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.ie/search/label/Type%3A%20Top%20Chases" target="_blank">Top Chases</a> and <a href="http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.ie/search/label/Type%3A%20Top%20Firefights" target="_blank">Top Firefights</a>, I've been mulling over a list of duels, to include one vs. one or one vs. many fights (brawls and melees may be another list).<br />
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#10 Aliens (<a href="http://youtu.be/zqzHdKqZAmo" target="_blank">Ripley vs. Queen</a>, aka 'Get away from her you bitch!')<br />
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At this stage in the film, we have no doubt in Ripley's kick-ass qualities and the dangerousness of the alien queen. Nevertheless, this duel to the death is a wonderful surprise for the audience.<br />
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#9 The Empire Strikes Back (<a href="http://youtu.be/C-DeI3ohVbY" target="_blank">Luke vs Darth Vader</a>)<br />
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This duel is full of drama, and for the first time we harbour a solitary doubt about Vader's well-cultivated invincibility. It is not marred by any of the cut-away edits 'designed' to increase tension (say in Duel of the Fates).<br />
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#8 Scaramouche (<a href="http://youtu.be/gHXjaBY8PxI" target="_blank">Scaramouche vs. The Marquis</a>)<br />
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The best fight in the best of this era's swashbucklers. This far-ranging duel defies all the dangers of the theatre (even beyond Sabatini's original vision)<br />
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#7 Kill Bill Vol. 1 (<a href="http://youtu.be/a3aFv8IQb4s?t=3m58s" target="_blank">The Bride vs. Gogo & The Crazy 88s</a>)<br />
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There are plenty of fights in the double-barrelled rampage of revenge. I almost prefer her last showdown with <a href="http://youtu.be/_Mk_f75TS1A" target="_blank">Copperhead</a> in the kitchen, but for me the impossible melee against the Crazy 88s (and Gogo) takes the biscuit.<br />
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#6 through #4 next week...Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-14769558989503376562014-12-31T15:11:00.003+00:002014-12-31T15:11:48.345+00:00So Long, 2014More like 'good riddance!' from a wargaming/blogging perspective. I haven't played or posted much at all. But here's a quick rundown of some highlights...<br />
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<a href="http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.ie/2014/03/the-factory.html" target="_blank">Rogue Spear</a> (Force on Force)<br />
Ran a short campaign inspired by Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six novels at Leprecon. Smaller Force on Force games seem to be my favourite nowadays, as exemplified by the Classified book. There may be more from me next year along these lines...<br />
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<a href="http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.ie/2014/07/securing-flank.html" target="_blank">Caen Campaign</a> (Memoir '44)<br />
I played in one of the campaign book's campaigns over a short day. Marvellous company and access to Mr. Kinch's drinks cellar makes this one a hit regardless (though the game was also great fun).<br />
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Black Sun (Pulp)<br />
I haven't even gotten around to posting my reports on this from Gaelcon yet! But suffice to say this went down a hit. I even ran this entombed scenario three times on the Sunday for different groups of people.<br />
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<a href="http://hetairoiwargames.blogspot.ie/2014/07/bretonnian-army-first-part-fantasy-6mm.html" target="_blank">Hetairoi</a><br />
This 6mm Bretonnians project is breath-taking. I love seeing these guys in action...<br />
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<a href="http://dalauppror.blogspot.ie/2014/12/battle-of-chancellorsville-1863.html" target="_blank">Dalauppror</a><br />
While still spending effort on Medieval Scandinavian matters, it's great to see something else here<br />
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<a href="http://tableterror.blogspot.ie/2014/10/mystery-inc-scooby-doo-shaggy-velma.html" target="_blank">Table Terror</a><br />
This Scooby Gang (especially the Mystery Machine) caught my eye. Even more than Michi's usual fare!<br />
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Gives some valuable perspective on the events shown/written about in Lone Survivor.<br />
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If the recent withdrawal of British forces from Afghanistan gave you pause, you owe it to yourself to read this book.<br />
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Perhaps overstated at times, but this is a fascinating study of how the Prussian/German army staff was set up to succeed in wars, regardless of political leadership.<br />
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SOC-R Spec Ops Boat - S&S Models<br />
These are going to get into some action in 2015 I hope. Some more 'classified' trouble ahead!<br />
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Hell Diver VTOL riders - Clear Horizon Miniatures<br />
I just love the concept for these miniatures. While obviously not useful in every scenario, these figures are great colour for your sci-fi VTOLs<br />
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Battlegroup Barbarossa - Ironfist Publishing<br />
Going back in time from Kursk and Fall of the Reich for a third look at the armies of Germany and the Soviet Union must've been no easy task. However the guys produce another game feeling significantly different from those which have gone before.<br />
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This is a cheese and ham platform for James Spader - perhaps the only thing salvaging the overblown plotting. But it's simply fantastic<br />
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Imagine that Twin Peaks had been made for kids, no need. Watch Gravity Falls instead.<br />
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True Detective<br />
The writing and direction (all done by the same people across every episode) mean that this is one of the most evenly produced shows I've every seen. Added to the surprisingly strong performances from both leads (Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson ), I recommend without reservation.<br />
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I've been spending a lot more time playing boardgames than previously, so maybe that's taking up time and energy previously spend blogging and wargaming. Perhaps I could try posting some of that...<br />
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Anyway, hope you had a great 2014, and here's to an even better 2015!Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-80557024456194437312014-10-24T13:08:00.002+01:002014-10-24T13:08:46.839+01:00Black Sun - TeaserSo, it's been quite a while since I've been here. I've been gaming a bit, but seem to have lost my mojo for blogging. If you have any ideas/lessons for how to reinvigorate this aspect, please let me know!<br />
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But now, back to semi-regular service!<br />
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<b>Black Sun</b><br />
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Dr. Ernst Lehman, previously a member of the mysterious Thule Society, but now leading scientist with Himmler’s Ahnenerbe has organised an expedition to a ruined temple in Libya where he believes Frederick Barbarossa’s legendary Black Sun mosaic is lost. This could be the key to victory in the Nazi’s quest for world domination.<br />
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Renowned adventurer, Bill Blazkowicz is racing Lehman to the lost temple. Along with a small band of companions, he must thwart the Nazi’s insane plans.<br />
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In this three-part campaign, play out Blazkowicz’s daring game of cat-and-mouse against his Nazi foes as he attempts to keep the occult power of the Black Sun from changing the fate of the world!<br />
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I'll be running this three-part campaign at <a href="http://www.gaelcon.com/" target="_blank">Gaelcon </a>from tomorrow.Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-68101730386581540692014-07-10T13:22:00.004+01:002014-07-10T13:22:59.205+01:00Capturing the Crossing<div>
The main thrust of Operation Epsom began at 0700 hrs. on June 26th. Early British progress was good, with solid artillery support and even some naval gunfire. It looked like the way was clear. The forward German positions, however, were lightly manned and the British soon discovered the German defence in depth. The goal for the first day was to capture the bridge that spanned the Odon just south of Cheux. The crossing was critical to maintain the operation’s momentum. The 15th Scottish Division, supported by the 31st Tank Brigade, made its way toward Cheux where it soon was bogged down in hours of bitter hand-to-hand fighting.</div>
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The German 12th SS Hitlerjugend Panzer Division with elements from the 21st Panzer Division launched a counterattack to repel the British and deny the crossing. The Germans were beaten back with the aid of the British artillery but succeeded in temporarily halting the Allied advance. The British pressed the attack with the 11th Armoured Division, but it too stalled out. Without the support or armour, the British infantry soon ran into trouble and opted to dig in for the night well short of its desired crossing. The German commander, General Dollman viewed the containment as an outright defensive victory.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">British armour supports infantry in the attack on the bridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Their right flank advances with some artillery support - they'll need it as the Germans as well-ensconced in the hill beyond</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Germans advancing to take control of the central hill overlooking the farmhouse and bocage are met with a brief armoured thrust</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The British tanks are driven back, taking significant damage</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the centre, the struggle over the farm sees the elite German armour take a hammering</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Luftwaffe (twice in one day!) shows up to wreak havoc on the strong British left flank </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staying around to knock out an armour troop and the artillery battery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The struggle over the farm intensifies, with a infantry assault pushing the German control there to the limit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A final armoured attack nearly cuts off the farm, but the counter-punch leaves the British reeling</td></tr>
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A hard-fought German victory leaves the campaign for Caen in the balance...</div>
Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-91136441431769802212014-07-04T13:01:00.002+01:002014-07-04T13:01:28.941+01:00Securing the FlankSo after a month-long hiatus of posting I'm back! I do have a few in the pipeline, so expect some posts in quick succession next week. I suppose I've been pursuing my other gaming hobbies a bit more recently:<div>
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<li>Roleplaying: <a href="http://apokalypsisrpg.blogspot.ie/" target="_blank">Dungeon World</a> and writing a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_WlQ0u62rhuVFJ2SHo5bmlKeFU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Fiasco Playset</a> based on the Iliad)</li>
<li>Boardgaming: playing <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNGbLnbVJolBzAhFt41m_iCI2-lWvRs3Adr2fc88FMaYck27DASGk5ebgl4oImDoFlJRUmv3eqG2XvHzo3CoVsX_IK1fF9yKUQQ7sluaA0AJiBRmQhtNjDjC8DKaHg08MV86n48-v/w911-h681-no/14+-+1" target="_blank">Mice & Mystics</a> at home with Isabel as well as weekly sessions with my new group locally</li>
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Anyway, back in May we got together for a day-long Memoir '44 campaign of the British attack on Caen...</div>
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In preparation for Montgomery’s Operation Epsom, the 49<sup>th</sup>
Infantry Division, nicknamed the Polar Bears because of their arm path, was
order to take the town of Fontenay le Pesnel. Their second objective was to
secure Raury and the heights that surrounded it. The capture of these two
locations would protect the 15<sup>th</sup> Division’s flank as they made the
main push against their primary objective of Epsom – an outflanking action that
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The 49<sup>th</sup> Infantry was faced with the 12<sup>th</sup>
SS Panzer Division (Hitlerjugend) and bumped into Panzer Lehr’s flank, bring
them into the battle. The German defenders held tough and the inexperience
division was unable to take its objective that day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Allied command chose to move ahead anyway and Operation
Epsom was kicked off on June 26 with the high ground around Raury still in the
hands of the enemy. German armour and artillery overlooked the ground that the
15<sup>th</sup> was moving over, leading to heavier resistance than Montgomery had
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The battle lines are drawn; some elite German armour backs up PanzerGrenadiers in the centre, while another unit lies behind some bocage on the extreme German left flank</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The British have some unexpected help in the form of an artillery battery (tucked in behind the ridgeline separating the two sides)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Luftwaffe makes a surprise appearance; this must be the sortie of the day!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With British armour still at its start line, they're incredibly susceptible to the strafing run. The attack is a great success!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The British right flank advances in strength, mostly infantry but with some armoured support - the German units beyond are dug in on the hillside</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the German armour making a move through the hedgerows, a British attack is launched</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The British tanks, with significant infantry support drive the German infantry out of their defences and force the German armour to retreat</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The German air cover is still making a nuisance of itself, and now is supporting the elite German units' attack in the centre</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With some reverse-slope support from its armour units behind, the British infantry attacks and wipes out the Tigers and PanzerGrenadiers in short order</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Luftwaffe plane follows in quick succession!</td></tr>
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A overwhelming victory by the British; but one where many of their units were on their last legs. </div>
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Will they be able to maintain their momentum to capture the bridge crossing over the Odon?</div>
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Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-66127000144943078182014-06-06T17:30:00.000+01:002014-06-09T11:12:57.506+01:00RescueWhat kind of crazed warriors would, having just escaped from a pit of vipers, return there?<br />
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Only the insane have strength enough to prosper...</blockquote>
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After nightfall, Grak and Bruul approach the chaos lair; eager to recover arms and equipment which will aid their resistance to the vile invaders...<br />
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Strong spotlights reach out into the surrounding countryside, but they leave several good approaches open to the pair</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To their astonishment they notice an ancient dreadnought being raised from the depths of the facility - the minions of chaos cannot be allowed to make it full operational!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Climbing to the top of a lift shaft they can see the venerable warmachine being marched into the central area to be worked on</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bruul climbs up to a platform, and aiming to be as quiet as possible tries to take out the two cultists up there - however one falls to his death as they struggle and the alarm is raised</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another spotlight is turned on and they see a tech--priest at work on the dreadnought; though of more immediate concern is the heavy stubber on station on a tower beyond!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They leap to the ground to take cover and clear the platform to the other site</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laying waste around the compound, Bruul suppresses the cultist on the other side of the compound while Grak takes care of the heavy stubber in the tower</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charging into the compound, Grak covers the other entrances into the courtyard while Bruul takes on the Tech-Priest. Wiping out all the cultists they can see they take control of the area.</td></tr>
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They complete the start-up routines on the dreadnought (which had been on the verge of being made a weapon for chaos) and march back to the landing zone to make contact with the ValkyrieDonoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-50137704926137446272014-05-29T12:30:00.000+01:002014-05-29T12:30:03.131+01:00Lead Painters' League - Season 8 concludingYou have a few days to vote in the final round of the <a href="http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?board=22.0" target="_blank">Lead Painters' League</a> and if anything, the quality has increased as time has gone by.<br />
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As before I'm not picking out my favourite pieces, but I'm hoping to highlight a few match-ups which are (or ought to be) very close - the theme this final round is 'The War to end all Wars'.<br />
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<a href="http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?topic=67227.0" target="_blank">Hedjaz Railway vs. Turkish machine-gun wagon, Hejaz railway, 1916</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?topic=67240.0" target="_blank">WW1 German Pilots vs. The Dog Carts of War</a><br />
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Well done all!Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-57679946660832632622014-05-18T07:24:00.001+01:002014-05-20T12:35:35.465+01:00The Mauritius Command<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
It may interest some of you to hear that the BBC has a radio dramatisation of Patrick O'Brian's <i>Mauritius</i> <i>Command.</i></div>
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For whatever reason that August organisation makes them available for only seven days (and not for download at all). <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zzpl5" target="_blank">Listen </a>to the first of three now (there's only two days left for this one!)</div>
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Quite as you might expect the urge to wargame the campaign has struck me!</div>
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A combined affair of Kiss Me Hardy and C&C Napoleonics.</div>
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Most tragic of all was the quick capture of the “frozen berths”, in order for their family to receive a stipend for generations some volunteered for “extended PDF duties” and went into hypersleep to await a crisis. The PDF on rotation put up fierce resistance but after two months regular army resistance ceased. It fell on guerrilla cells hiding in the industrial wasteland of the capital and in the barren “Ironies”. Vast fields of alien grass cultivated for off-world export, but of no nutritional to local wildlife.</div>
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The story starts with the two heroes having been just brought out of hypersleep two years on to fight each other in a duel for the amusement of a group of chaos marauders. These have been tasked by their overlords with rounding up the remainder of the population into camps and fighting the rebels. Our two heroes find themselves disorientated, confused, in an arena holding a sword and facing each other. Suddenly in the distance the sound of heavy gunfire erupts and all hell breaks loose…<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">High walkways overlook the ad-hoc arena which has been set up by the Chaos marauders. Members of the gang are fixated on the action below as <b>Grak Zekka</b>, renowned pistol fighter (known for his iron constitution, sheer determination and brusque manner) squares off against <b>Bruul Stranga</b> the fierce close-in fighter (whose ritual scarring and tattoos celebrating his various deeds adorn his body).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Across the river, an unheralded Valkyrie dropship lands, disgorging a squad of planetary defence troopers </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking advantage of the marauders' dismay Grak and Bruul help each other climb the wall and seek to keep out of the view of the defenders - they're still just armed with swords</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The troopers engage the marauders on the walkways, keeping their heads down while giving the second group a chance to outflank the defences</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They start taking fire themselves and take cover behind some rocks. They spot two marauders across the river from the main compound who must be guarding something</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grak and Bruul encounter those two marauders, with Bruul taking the lead with his sword</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spotted nearby, is a hideous Chaos monument which gives the PDF troopers pause as they pass</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One unfortunate marauder, running from one side of the complex to another along the walkway slips and falls to the ground (ultimately drowning in the stream)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bruul still fights from the river against the two marauders, but Grak has backed him up and they win out. One surviving marauder runs for it</td></tr>
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Having picked up some extra equipment from the PDF, Grak and Bruul resolve to raid the facility for heavier weaponry in an attempt to fight back!Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-89173680785396165282014-05-06T13:08:00.000+01:002014-05-06T13:08:29.924+01:00Bad Day for the Alliance<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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We played two quick pick-up games, just setting up ~equal numbers of points and having at it! Not my usual approach to wargames, but it was fun.</div>
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First game was two X-Wings (including Luke Skywalker) taking on my four TIE Fighters.</div>
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Despite the rebels' sweeping move to target the two TIE Fighters on their left, virtually crippling one of them, all four of the TIEs were able to concentrate on Skywalker's wingman, shearing away his shields before destroying Bigg's X-Wing. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A real furball erupted as the remaining three TIEs struggled to out-turn the lone X-Wing and keep him in their sights. Unfortunately for them they all ended up being too close to each other to be effective and Skywalker made it through the gauntlet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hedging their bets the TIEs broke off in different directions to cover the X-Wing's next pass, but some skilled manoeuvring by one of the TIE pilots put paid to the idea that this Skywalker was anything more than a gifted pilot!</td></tr>
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We changed the setup this time, swapping out two of the TIEs for Boba Fett and Skywalker's X-Wing for Solo's Millennium Falcon.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leaving the Falcon out on its flank, all three Empire ships target Wedge who is obliterated in short order! Solo manages to use the Falcon's arc to great effect, whilst staying out of danger from most of the time.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After pinging Slave-1's shields a few times and destroying a TIE Fighter with some unerring marksmanship, Solo finally runs out of space and starts to take damage, though wiping out the other TIE Fighter</td></tr>
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A nice game, will be getting in a few more games of it I think, but maybe not one that tempts me enough to start collecting it...</div>
Donoghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575126069082006284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739452399366306422.post-36908036157747166582014-04-29T13:35:00.000+01:002014-04-30T11:07:26.504+01:00Another Salute!Over the last couple of weeks, various bloggers have been recounting their Salute experiences. I am forced to live vicariously through them. (An expedition to London for the weekend is probably off the agenda for another few years...) I've enjoyed all the eye candy, hopefully you do too!<br />
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<a href="http://shedwars.blogspot.com/2014/04/salute-2014-pictures.html" target="_blank">Shed Wars</a> has only a single photo of this American Civil War game, but between the musket smoke and snake fences it's worth highlighting<br />
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<a href="http://wargaminggallimaufry.blogspot.com/2014/04/salute-photos.html" target="_blank">A Wargaming Gallimaufry</a> takes a nice photo of this enormous space ship from Dropzone Commander<br />
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<a href="http://paintingshed.blogspot.com/2014/04/salute-2014-battle-of-keren.html" target="_blank">Steve's Paintingshed</a> highlights this amazing east African battlefield as well as <a href="http://paintingshed.blogspot.ie/2014/04/salute-2014-other-stuff.html" target="_blank">other stuff</a><br />
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<a href="http://fourcoloursupers.blogspot.com/2014/04/salute-2014-photos-part-1.html" target="_blank">Four Colour Super Minis</a> is envious of this early Vietnam game, I'd love this board as well! <a href="http://fourcoloursupers.blogspot.com/2014/04/salute-2014-part-2.html" target="_blank">More photos</a><br />
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<a href="http://troubleatthemill.blogspot.com/2014/04/sunday-morning-reflections-on-salute.html" target="_blank">Trouble at T'Mill</a> may have hung around the Too Fat Lardies game a bit!<br />
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<a href="http://balkandave.blogspot.com/2014/04/salute-2014.html" target="_blank">Balkan Gamer</a> gives us a great view of this magnificent Carlist War game<br />
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<a href="http://gilesallison.blogspot.com/2014/04/salute-2014.html" target="_blank">Tarleton's Quarter</a> gets in close on the eastern front<br />
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<a href="http://onelover-ray.blogspot.ie/2014/04/salute-2014-pics.html" target="_blank">Don't Throw a 1</a> does us proud with a few nice pics of this 1798 Rebellion game<br />
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<a href="http://bigredbat.blogspot.ie/2014/04/some-shots-of-c-day-at-salute-2014.html" target="_blank">Big Red Bat Cave</a> shows off this beautiful piece from the Roman Invasion table<br />
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I am as enamoured with this artillery train as <a href="http://steve-the-wargamer.blogspot.ie/2014/04/salute-2014.html" target="_blank">Steve's Random Musings</a> is<br />
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<a href="http://soawargamesteam.blogspot.ie/2014/04/12th-april-london-excel.html" target="_blank">Ancients on the Move</a> showcases the great mix of ancient games on display this year<br />
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This Crusading game gets pride of place on <a href="http://historyin172.blogspot.ie/2014/04/next-diorama-from-salute-attack-on.html" target="_blank">History in 1/72</a>, but wait, there's more on <a href="http://historyin172.blogspot.ie/2014/04/my-first-photos-from-salute-battle-of.html" target="_blank">Arklow</a><br />
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<a href="http://lonewarriorswa.com/a-visit-to-salute-2014" target="_blank">Lone Warrior</a> is attracted to this In Her Majesty's Name urban board<br />
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<a href="http://thewargameshed.blogspot.ie/2014/04/the-obligatory-salute-2014-post.html" target="_blank">The Wargame Shed</a> likes this huge D-Day table, and with good reason!<br />
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<a href="http://theangrylurker.blogspot.ie/2014/04/salute-2014-loki-hard-at-work-judge.html" target="_blank">The Angry Lurker</a> likes elephants - who doesn't!<br />
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<a href="http://wargaminggirl.blogspot.ie/2014/04/salute-pics-wot-i-took-of-games.html" target="_blank">Wargaming Girl</a> has a few photos of a Lord of the Rings game - Orks, Oliphants and Fell Beasts, oh my!<br />
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<a href="http://alleydistraction.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/deads-army-like-small-conventions.html" target="_blank">Alley's of Distraction</a> gives us a better view of that TFL game, which surprisingly included zombies<br />
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<a href="http://level2-wardy-la.blogspot.ie/2014/04/salute-2014.html" target="_blank">Level 2</a> writes up his participation in this Glorantha adventure game<br />
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<a href="http://meeples.wordpress.com/2014/04/19/salute-2014-terrain-manufacturers-tables/" target="_blank">Meeples and Miniatures</a> does a good tour of some display tables, including this gorgeous one from 4Ground along with <a href="http://meeples.wordpress.com/2014/04/18/salute-2014-too-fat-lardies/" target="_blank">Too Fat Lardies</a> and <a href="http://meeples.wordpress.com/2014/04/17/salute-2014-gripping-beast-studio-tomahawk-with-mike-hobbs/" target="_blank">Gripping Beast</a><br />
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<a href="http://jimbibblyblog.blogspot.ie/2014/04/salute-2014.html" target="_blank">JimBibblyBlog</a> is proud of his samurai table, and with good reason he won the Best Trade Game there<br />
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