tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25700397115492782622024-03-19T07:39:18.329+11:00The Stronghold Rebuilt(Because The Last One Sank Into The Swamp)Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.comBlogger2176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-86039742224438746422024-03-17T23:31:00.006+11:002024-03-19T07:38:43.897+11:00Balloon Busting<p>I have been browsing a lot of thread on the Wings of War Forum as, whilst they relate to a specific game, a lot of the discussion covers general WW1 air subjects and it's fairly easy to relate them to my own rules. As you know I painted a kite balloon last week, and this week I did its companion:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMekekB-eJlruo3QV-2j5Qpa3GipNUkih_wTI2s76L1yRgLKgjrLICWZJpy8uEbY22hh_R4ObpW5m324BwiYxw5o6c8DBORHJxTc3DwF3cQJKxXGCLJ18q_-rFM7GeytlmbHpEE0K7j4wZD3s2Laxem4fbo8GbezPzbVAr2NbKOEm_AHT45u-QFv-LlY/s2000/PXL_20240317_091352152.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1311" data-original-width="2000" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMekekB-eJlruo3QV-2j5Qpa3GipNUkih_wTI2s76L1yRgLKgjrLICWZJpy8uEbY22hh_R4ObpW5m324BwiYxw5o6c8DBORHJxTc3DwF3cQJKxXGCLJ18q_-rFM7GeytlmbHpEE0K7j4wZD3s2Laxem4fbo8GbezPzbVAr2NbKOEm_AHT45u-QFv-LlY/w400-h263/PXL_20240317_091352152.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It coincided with reading <a href="https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?35809-Better-Balloon-Busting">THIS THREAD</a> on the forum, looking at what would be important in games involving shooting down balloons. I tried to organise some rules based on them in order to add such attacks to my S&L games.</div><div><br /></div><div>The rules I needed to add were for anti-aircraft fire, shooting at balloons and, additionally, shooting at balloons with Le Prieur rockets or with incendiary ammunition. Today I tried out some of these ideas.</div><div><br /></div><div>I set my first game in the Summer of 1915. The British were having a crack at a couple of German balloons using a pair of Vickers FB5s. They would be relying on their machine-guns to try and down the balloons.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_Fu7IR_V5vLUqPZGo1vfR9E1UjP22G_eOyrGHPfq0R-W_v7SNBerJ-k4zATkdioFC6MZQ0csihyphenhyphenvcW3lis3DjAQi6ZczRTctgarqJGY8BkbvtVltnp-8dJEz_J1tOuFeQq_7qaTQKYEujrQO12u4hnzYLMF3dHLKhadt84FgZfV5Pjh7CTzwflKwV8c/s2000/PXL_20240317_062742589.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="2000" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_Fu7IR_V5vLUqPZGo1vfR9E1UjP22G_eOyrGHPfq0R-W_v7SNBerJ-k4zATkdioFC6MZQ0csihyphenhyphenvcW3lis3DjAQi6ZczRTctgarqJGY8BkbvtVltnp-8dJEz_J1tOuFeQq_7qaTQKYEujrQO12u4hnzYLMF3dHLKhadt84FgZfV5Pjh7CTzwflKwV8c/w400-h255/PXL_20240317_062742589.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They both closed on on the southern balloon (the grey one).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EIGsSPixIZyt4kkxzp9DqAf4B7PZjpT11h8F0MUVfaI09_TlsmYPSuResaFrhyphenhyphenlogAJfOj8IJJiBfXErcL9W2QxxDsHmh-qch6TAvzVzWc2y8ukxgmA-vdxGzRoIXb_B1Lu31u2jKTcVS7PKnKmournWyjgwCu6miPWTuFuHRolJeX7AuF3lfq73j9s/s2000/PXL_20240317_062905095.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EIGsSPixIZyt4kkxzp9DqAf4B7PZjpT11h8F0MUVfaI09_TlsmYPSuResaFrhyphenhyphenlogAJfOj8IJJiBfXErcL9W2QxxDsHmh-qch6TAvzVzWc2y8ukxgmA-vdxGzRoIXb_B1Lu31u2jKTcVS7PKnKmournWyjgwCu6miPWTuFuHRolJeX7AuF3lfq73j9s/s320/PXL_20240317_062905095.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The anti-aircraft fire began. If a plane was within 6" of a balloon it would be subject to AA fire, which took place before regular shooting. This would consist of a 2 dice attack on the aircraft, with a 6 scoring a hit. Criticals are tested as normal, but structural hits score an additional 1D6 damage. Any plane with 2" of a balloon, or friendly aircraft would only be attacked by a 1D6 shot. But, yes - AA fire affects friendly aircraft. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMG9ZKlTbTWziH7unrV5ySg1xReWcPVEUPe37jKP68XwZIyBveR76Y1wnCug69oeNw8Cv50ZAnAeCra0MYpa5-TcflZRKdQjD5496H8izjsTwXOAyHjY7OP1StI07i3UCB1VRK80uWQj_u8_ecm03O85lss2LP2aFBFsqmLAzGUoko0Svyp5DV-_4Ul1E/s2000/PXL_20240317_062944391.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="2000" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMG9ZKlTbTWziH7unrV5ySg1xReWcPVEUPe37jKP68XwZIyBveR76Y1wnCug69oeNw8Cv50ZAnAeCra0MYpa5-TcflZRKdQjD5496H8izjsTwXOAyHjY7OP1StI07i3UCB1VRK80uWQj_u8_ecm03O85lss2LP2aFBFsqmLAzGUoko0Svyp5DV-_4Ul1E/w400-h217/PXL_20240317_062944391.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One Vickers took a direct AA hit and was blown to pieces.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaIIPOYkURWnZvlE8KC7dKFDbfrgFnSAAf_3zsUvoJ95B1hp5Y0GDUieu1Mzx84p2r3cXATL4EgP5KOa9Wp-KdjRP6bksfphwZRlbdXe_DDKQ9a_EdRuNcK2cU6Vmiqj9srW4JOO5H49_yd1UMrB7KH4v6wWpbcJtDXRChm0IGE2ZVopzxXKOMHHHfTE/s2000/PXL_20240317_063017492.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1297" data-original-width="2000" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaIIPOYkURWnZvlE8KC7dKFDbfrgFnSAAf_3zsUvoJ95B1hp5Y0GDUieu1Mzx84p2r3cXATL4EgP5KOa9Wp-KdjRP6bksfphwZRlbdXe_DDKQ9a_EdRuNcK2cU6Vmiqj9srW4JOO5H49_yd1UMrB7KH4v6wWpbcJtDXRChm0IGE2ZVopzxXKOMHHHfTE/w400-h260/PXL_20240317_063017492.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The surviving Vickers pressed home its attack, opening up on the balloon. I ran firing against a balloon as normal combat, although the +1D6 modifier for a large target applied. Deflection modifiers do not apply. A balloon can take 24 hits; a single plane is unlikely to achieve this, although criticals are tested for as normal, with crew hits affecting the observer in the basket, and engine hits of either kind counting as instant destruction. Regardless of criticals, after an attack that scores any hits the attacking aircraft rolls 2D6 and takes the highest score. If the score is equal to or less than the number of hits inflicted in the attack then the balloon catches fire, and is considered destroyed. The odds of this happening are low, as the Vickers soon found out.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeNxmLEDq6jrYfYZKpQEyVgrxyiUw5-96dYViKna8GOEm4IJCwAnl9usf_W1gC3rbEmWtQICTyqwQBlViRWs-V0PIe3vKKI_utbGJOfnH2n84sEsSqDwEyGhixVexoal81DlK2fzGu6LWV18D152icCCFergcXsQEpXTuQkdrWZHNh0V7l1beS2fWTrw/s2000/PXL_20240317_063218700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="2000" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeNxmLEDq6jrYfYZKpQEyVgrxyiUw5-96dYViKna8GOEm4IJCwAnl9usf_W1gC3rbEmWtQICTyqwQBlViRWs-V0PIe3vKKI_utbGJOfnH2n84sEsSqDwEyGhixVexoal81DlK2fzGu6LWV18D152icCCFergcXsQEpXTuQkdrWZHNh0V7l1beS2fWTrw/w400-h263/PXL_20240317_063218700.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Germans had one Fokker Eindecker on patrol as well. On each turn I rolled a D6 and on a 6 it turned up, on a random side edge, in line with the balloons. It turned up as the Vickers made its first attack.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieH4ujBMvUokonf6xpTR2_1DqD8FaWiXb1AOAD1ds_SRTZ0ZzmXVxqTTGAo08GXpqQmiP0pAZXrPqcz7jKxBsjVpJdvc9OXInRGO8nFWRLKs2P_GHTM35n5d7a1yz9RH2Swqdx59kjj5mqL3IS6n4OP5Cp8gVqpRqwelZ6c31QBGmRrI41-uhAjnUH8Ac/s2000/PXL_20240317_063332740.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1908" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieH4ujBMvUokonf6xpTR2_1DqD8FaWiXb1AOAD1ds_SRTZ0ZzmXVxqTTGAo08GXpqQmiP0pAZXrPqcz7jKxBsjVpJdvc9OXInRGO8nFWRLKs2P_GHTM35n5d7a1yz9RH2Swqdx59kjj5mqL3IS6n4OP5Cp8gVqpRqwelZ6c31QBGmRrI41-uhAjnUH8Ac/w381-h400/PXL_20240317_063332740.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Vickers turned behind the balloon as the Fokker fired a long-range burst at it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfB5X7OKdOPOpfJCVkZVlQjALZ3UGMocI4636Wsht9GeDihsVxmOPF-chHJUH6OKbPswgdGLz8Mg2dI67gJ5zVJH1tYuRhhI4-a0D43G8aX3fUtp524rtjUNBK-S-x067i3KB4OrSgAmegh4Xog8Bypb6aOaoma69LpwNh5vbaOpepOPE3qqE7be4Cso/s2000/PXL_20240317_063554601.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1541" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfB5X7OKdOPOpfJCVkZVlQjALZ3UGMocI4636Wsht9GeDihsVxmOPF-chHJUH6OKbPswgdGLz8Mg2dI67gJ5zVJH1tYuRhhI4-a0D43G8aX3fUtp524rtjUNBK-S-x067i3KB4OrSgAmegh4Xog8Bypb6aOaoma69LpwNh5vbaOpepOPE3qqE7be4Cso/w309-h400/PXL_20240317_063554601.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Vickers briefly evaded the Fokker.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWrsYB8Zx8zoQudmLwIsM4ygIuc_E_9xA3GcGGNDLr604zUw1pFVwg2anOhB3RnF2Jo6jh64fUUirlXAGj1DwpivVAjaC2YVlNV-mDDbSoSbUgrPOvFw6r-Fb4-vKteu8UfbMx_FsAe4iV5-gZF8sMDXgIhcNerArjGZ4GFHI9l5MoeKSC9hfqHWRSlo/s2000/PXL_20240317_063753957.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1937" data-original-width="2000" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWrsYB8Zx8zoQudmLwIsM4ygIuc_E_9xA3GcGGNDLr604zUw1pFVwg2anOhB3RnF2Jo6jh64fUUirlXAGj1DwpivVAjaC2YVlNV-mDDbSoSbUgrPOvFw6r-Fb4-vKteu8UfbMx_FsAe4iV5-gZF8sMDXgIhcNerArjGZ4GFHI9l5MoeKSC9hfqHWRSlo/w400-h388/PXL_20240317_063753957.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Rather than turn slowly back on the grey balloon, the Vickers went after the khaki balloon instead, whilst the Fokker turned to attack it again.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKDIeyinLy6SHqkSpSGSLwTXim5lBbZejVVpbV-g8ERnlfI7exG306L5myfzl7k39YO79T6EKxm8_lMAk3JS9NOK_8o5du4TGAN-Yv2gxVBLA4HDyOItJ_4SvwArxcGEmDGGa2ewsXv9RQ4PfKJYtRkRnKvTi-vurknVM_dJYlk2xvAA21m3JBhOFstj0/s2000/PXL_20240317_064317946.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1546" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKDIeyinLy6SHqkSpSGSLwTXim5lBbZejVVpbV-g8ERnlfI7exG306L5myfzl7k39YO79T6EKxm8_lMAk3JS9NOK_8o5du4TGAN-Yv2gxVBLA4HDyOItJ_4SvwArxcGEmDGGa2ewsXv9RQ4PfKJYtRkRnKvTi-vurknVM_dJYlk2xvAA21m3JBhOFstj0/w309-h400/PXL_20240317_064317946.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Disaster for the Germans as the Fokker took a direct AA hit and dropped from the sky, its pilot dead.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFP1kPtQbmv-jCrjQrQY5gNwXK6kuYUSz6COOqtvYVl8CBs0CoxF19J6GiDCBTWNWl33CS1przHH0ggxHYviMlAxjWdndjPwxO98Dn4Z1dcZXN2UYFM7ZZoeGmxzs6eX2U5ujPIkJObDyEQxUpwXsjmcgrPlOCrQX_n_Vo3CRGcO6hG-H3-FIOMJYZc0/s2000/PXL_20240317_064448186.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1543" data-original-width="2000" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFP1kPtQbmv-jCrjQrQY5gNwXK6kuYUSz6COOqtvYVl8CBs0CoxF19J6GiDCBTWNWl33CS1przHH0ggxHYviMlAxjWdndjPwxO98Dn4Z1dcZXN2UYFM7ZZoeGmxzs6eX2U5ujPIkJObDyEQxUpwXsjmcgrPlOCrQX_n_Vo3CRGcO6hG-H3-FIOMJYZc0/w400-h309/PXL_20240317_064448186.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Vickers closed on the balloon, shooting as it went. It scored hits, but couldn't get an ignition.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirctEOseI8ayXUTQLnY3JBlgKy9Sz0qgRaj-wAhN2oTQyBYI1kRmY39XjGTA_SLA0KF1R_d791RuqxCWhKLsOHhDXlsvgGVat9wpu6H5O-PPiq6wr52HKsi7GyZBbG68axx25tN2h8o2QJklZf_Vbp6qwqr1v4_HmIdLCbpQ5caRLqi7d1w-AWJrZOZgU/s2000/PXL_20240317_064640926.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1474" data-original-width="2000" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirctEOseI8ayXUTQLnY3JBlgKy9Sz0qgRaj-wAhN2oTQyBYI1kRmY39XjGTA_SLA0KF1R_d791RuqxCWhKLsOHhDXlsvgGVat9wpu6H5O-PPiq6wr52HKsi7GyZBbG68axx25tN2h8o2QJklZf_Vbp6qwqr1v4_HmIdLCbpQ5caRLqi7d1w-AWJrZOZgU/w400-h295/PXL_20240317_064640926.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>What are those red markers next to the balloon? Well, they represent its 'altitude'. Any time there is an enemy aircraft within 6" of the balloon its crew will attempt to winch it down to the ground. The technology for this progressed throughout the war, with the balloons being pulled down by hand at first, then teams of horses, then steam-engines and finally by petrol-driven winches. By the end of the war the balloon could be pulled down in minutes. My rules are as follows:</div><div><br /></div><div>At the end of any turn in which a balloon has an enemy aircraft within 6", the crew will try and pull it down. Roll a D6; if the score for the year is achieved then one marker is removed. When all markers are removed then the balloon has reached the ground and can no longer be attacked. The rolls are:</div><div><br /></div><div>1914-15 - 6, 1916 - 5+, 1917 - 4+, 1918 - 3+</div><div><br /></div><div>(I am considering making the AA attacks within 6" of the balloon 3D6 if it is at two markers or fewer, to simulate the attacking aircraft having to fly lower.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, in this scenario the balloon is only lowered on a 6 each turn, so the Vickers had plenty of time to make attacks. Unfortunately none of them caused the balloon to catch fire, and the Vickers eventually ran out of ammunition and headed for home.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfQ5m1Ygo-Ez1eZmkKRF9vd-6Ly-aV_eBR7As7B8dhCjOo4EhiFt3hdiz-RO6u-Br2PA02DlcL6f0ZWCF7UpL8EJCcozl0HmN8eEi_64eph24fKNy5aTkzk716iNsCdQB-sfiv7lLeDuSr-40OIeR5u6bRoDeg1KXpxUyHuABBeLx1vCK2TktMaoHlHo/s2000/PXL_20240317_064902002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1565" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfQ5m1Ygo-Ez1eZmkKRF9vd-6Ly-aV_eBR7As7B8dhCjOo4EhiFt3hdiz-RO6u-Br2PA02DlcL6f0ZWCF7UpL8EJCcozl0HmN8eEi_64eph24fKNy5aTkzk716iNsCdQB-sfiv7lLeDuSr-40OIeR5u6bRoDeg1KXpxUyHuABBeLx1vCK2TktMaoHlHo/w313-h400/PXL_20240317_064902002.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A final burst of AA fire saw no damage, and the Vickers got back, mostly intact.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92127tLAoKcZCajqS4xsYr_PidUVlif4BUe-TtfVi6-iTdoDGvc-cpHamf7p5Y7XxLoYUzBLOxP7WFstbMd9NCnsSNeo0CmaX7RnjW8GT6Unk3z7kT2zL18VBiwixHsVSGsoN-CmB0pz6eb1fgb4XjVcuvC8UWeB5NXCzkwQdSfjw_L0wW7HSQyMZRO0/s2000/PXL_20240317_064919877.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1697" data-original-width="2000" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92127tLAoKcZCajqS4xsYr_PidUVlif4BUe-TtfVi6-iTdoDGvc-cpHamf7p5Y7XxLoYUzBLOxP7WFstbMd9NCnsSNeo0CmaX7RnjW8GT6Unk3z7kT2zL18VBiwixHsVSGsoN-CmB0pz6eb1fgb4XjVcuvC8UWeB5NXCzkwQdSfjw_L0wW7HSQyMZRO0/w400-h340/PXL_20240317_064919877.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So in terms of dropping a balloon the mission had been a failure, with the loss of one of the attacking aircraft. The only bright spot was the loss of the German plane, but that was an own-goal, so hardly a cause for celebration.</div><div><br /></div><div>So balloon busting with machine-guns is not the best way to ensure success.</div><div><br /></div><div>I tried again, but this time shifted to the Summer of 1916. This time the French were attacking, with a pair of Nieuport 16s, fitted with Le Prieur rockets. The Germans could test to bring on two Fokker Eindeckers.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23rREXkMEPVs1xUtKS15cxXDUrD1cjI8EZv2YqZEAXiW41SGkKTSCUNMur5cL1g4lIcMVPCHZc6hguDzjFpwcbRDkgKtFQr0O-lkxlMP3Ma1Tx7EG8jydWHUDPqu4I67oTEtohw1LBOJM18v9JXwcjxt7SeHGI_kvcMNgeT5ARsiGxiAwjLlp32zmYtY/s2000/PXL_20240317_084026217.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="2000" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23rREXkMEPVs1xUtKS15cxXDUrD1cjI8EZv2YqZEAXiW41SGkKTSCUNMur5cL1g4lIcMVPCHZc6hguDzjFpwcbRDkgKtFQr0O-lkxlMP3Ma1Tx7EG8jydWHUDPqu4I67oTEtohw1LBOJM18v9JXwcjxt7SeHGI_kvcMNgeT5ARsiGxiAwjLlp32zmYtY/w400-h381/PXL_20240317_084026217.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Everything you'd ever want to know about Le Prieur rockets is <a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://epizodyspace.ru/bibl/inostr-yazyki/iaa/2005/Moulin_Jung_Le_Prieur_The_First_Air_Launched_Rockets.pdf">in this excellent paper</a>, that was linked to on the Wings of Glory Forum. The key thing is that they have a short range and are best used against the wind. The nose of the balloon faces into the wind, so you really need to get behind it to be effective. I used the following rules to check the direction of the balloons:</div><div><br /></div><div>They start the game facing the Allied baseline (the west, from which the prevailing wind blows). I then rolled 4D6. each 1 or 2 rotates the balloons 45 degrees anticlockwise. Each 5 or 6 rotates them 45 degrees clockwise. Obviously each roll of 1 or 2 negates a roll of 5 or 6 (and vice versa). In this game they turned 45 degrees clockwise (facing the north west). British or French balloons would have their rear facing the German lines, but the Germans never used rockets, so it's not really an issue.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, with no German aircraft around the Nieuports split up, each going after a balloon.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmwmCMbU1BBfWjRHQEKUkTT9sOW2QjfxMT60KD-QTROFrSmIwSRer_G5CzpjEYnJSSQIk4N9fMO5jBW7ahq4aj9effg0DmWVvUDaqOWuiwguAN3EgL1_bBA8cMjPCQmvu_Mmj3-ntzPbn2v3s5irzNzXb86wi9WVV2WbXikaCqiZs-ZjB3CQjyiX_BjM/s2000/PXL_20240317_084200943.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="2000" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmwmCMbU1BBfWjRHQEKUkTT9sOW2QjfxMT60KD-QTROFrSmIwSRer_G5CzpjEYnJSSQIk4N9fMO5jBW7ahq4aj9effg0DmWVvUDaqOWuiwguAN3EgL1_bBA8cMjPCQmvu_Mmj3-ntzPbn2v3s5irzNzXb86wi9WVV2WbXikaCqiZs-ZjB3CQjyiX_BjM/w400-h255/PXL_20240317_084200943.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Of course, just after the did this a Fokker turned up.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9G_J2rAEbt-19mAlkrY-NhuP4e9r5vBtAQOO2Yd2NOX8RFD5gCvTVCxPMPmbQblV4iFrg5tU54k13YtzfiVLnZloG7tmmtKFXtiQLK-6OqsfTeKgGbiRiOBfN9mtjPKO52xbV5NG9LjwSRfncUu3lYdf2wXBn-F6-vuDzgm3mNI4ivM-4en5sOTBMiRE/s2000/PXL_20240317_084320102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1687" data-original-width="2000" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9G_J2rAEbt-19mAlkrY-NhuP4e9r5vBtAQOO2Yd2NOX8RFD5gCvTVCxPMPmbQblV4iFrg5tU54k13YtzfiVLnZloG7tmmtKFXtiQLK-6OqsfTeKgGbiRiOBfN9mtjPKO52xbV5NG9LjwSRfncUu3lYdf2wXBn-F6-vuDzgm3mNI4ivM-4en5sOTBMiRE/w400-h338/PXL_20240317_084320102.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>AA fire exploded around both aircraft as the Fokker closed in on one of the Nieuports.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BimF9j-fF4MUlBzrCCxcpEjB6Bdgm_08Ry0PxzGXnWcP66tFpHVlVuCHrZi5QtiOFFAidvWvISdho497O7cqxwS6yfnfxsndeTCwdJQb5S3STITxXw7pdq5kji12nTrPbS7ZLk_GoFCNs6nnH8KM7jQ_aaUNAnoctJPn3liVMywdbZiO7LXHvg-Gvbg/s2000/PXL_20240317_084526395.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1934" data-original-width="2000" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BimF9j-fF4MUlBzrCCxcpEjB6Bdgm_08Ry0PxzGXnWcP66tFpHVlVuCHrZi5QtiOFFAidvWvISdho497O7cqxwS6yfnfxsndeTCwdJQb5S3STITxXw7pdq5kji12nTrPbS7ZLk_GoFCNs6nnH8KM7jQ_aaUNAnoctJPn3liVMywdbZiO7LXHvg-Gvbg/w400-h386/PXL_20240317_084526395.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The other Nieuport also found it was receiving a lot of attention from ground fire.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-qturABkOJtiXmaStZa33qwRXn8qB845jq3UfXBs52lajcf7i3XP7eANpY4O3FFEhBA0mcahdnYOwV9WMEpYCrl48w9eZaGfKvbUImAxE0kBN61tWCqQHQTkN1hGuP-jzKZo1vxKHOKUf5VRasXRBDY0ra6o0pG7Q55D2txTBRWNKU3k1Vwj5TuFNUs/s2000/PXL_20240317_084534585.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-qturABkOJtiXmaStZa33qwRXn8qB845jq3UfXBs52lajcf7i3XP7eANpY4O3FFEhBA0mcahdnYOwV9WMEpYCrl48w9eZaGfKvbUImAxE0kBN61tWCqQHQTkN1hGuP-jzKZo1vxKHOKUf5VRasXRBDY0ra6o0pG7Q55D2txTBRWNKU3k1Vwj5TuFNUs/w300-h400/PXL_20240317_084534585.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One burst damaged its engine, but it kept up the attack.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3d9jHqwS-9mBFsOIsgxI8OqKN5fjZfmXJTx7J-vAvhDbU9nroEjvothzBmUQpwQ3cKNxdDrjQDNj65Ta0jc4jLo_alAzHPBBoU9SBKYI0c-jgG0vUu-2cs6gVzW4A8YdOR84BU3eGhZe8-RmCoQAmfMh7zULQp7tUFMXLf9B2gonfgF9VaIjCOXpnRo/s2000/PXL_20240317_085030525.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1909" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3d9jHqwS-9mBFsOIsgxI8OqKN5fjZfmXJTx7J-vAvhDbU9nroEjvothzBmUQpwQ3cKNxdDrjQDNj65Ta0jc4jLo_alAzHPBBoU9SBKYI0c-jgG0vUu-2cs6gVzW4A8YdOR84BU3eGhZe8-RmCoQAmfMh7zULQp7tUFMXLf9B2gonfgF9VaIjCOXpnRo/w381-h400/PXL_20240317_085030525.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Rockets fire at close range only (up to 3"). They are treated as normal gunnery, but get the deflection modifiers for shooting into the balloon's front or rear arc. A plane has two volleys of rockets; you can fire one of them or both. A single volleys hits on a 5+. A double volley hits on 4+. When testing for ignition you take the lower of the two dice rolled. It's a lot easier to kill a balloon with rockets.<br /><br />Boom! The first Nieuport ignited the balloon, destroying it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRqewz8WT7gUpZUQESyMUrm5CyREd2lLTqr1hOwlXnptp2PSF7qltrLzWIE7SAOyju2K-Xb3LSn58woZIxou8BqQID9a2hupeTqfIdkpCNFi_-Mb9lQIfxGNqTvJNLeyKv8kLtsd28mVWysJpjk59eRwUDIzPkWbQFlmAwOY0UTegwn-1mnZO_HxSVMA/s2000/PXL_20240317_085109323.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1892" data-original-width="2000" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRqewz8WT7gUpZUQESyMUrm5CyREd2lLTqr1hOwlXnptp2PSF7qltrLzWIE7SAOyju2K-Xb3LSn58woZIxou8BqQID9a2hupeTqfIdkpCNFi_-Mb9lQIfxGNqTvJNLeyKv8kLtsd28mVWysJpjk59eRwUDIzPkWbQFlmAwOY0UTegwn-1mnZO_HxSVMA/w400-h379/PXL_20240317_085109323.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The other Nieuport also hit and destroyed its balloon. However as it flew bast the burning Drachen it was hit by AA fire and destroyed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pXaIaO39oU8ClGRqSCzETc4H5KX2yMcD95rdner5PnB3EwF3SAp8fAy8MsS8w-oNYNzIdE7eJikfpBXn2zPUE1IelMY93oGxaCKWuF3mRIIrc2n0Xv6OuGzZK9_Y1WP0iQpE-DQVBCVj6pF2G1eYQP_VwY7lVwOKrnfxdcQheGHlhBb3UvE51FThRTY/s2000/PXL_20240317_085439999.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1927" data-original-width="2000" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pXaIaO39oU8ClGRqSCzETc4H5KX2yMcD95rdner5PnB3EwF3SAp8fAy8MsS8w-oNYNzIdE7eJikfpBXn2zPUE1IelMY93oGxaCKWuF3mRIIrc2n0Xv6OuGzZK9_Y1WP0iQpE-DQVBCVj6pF2G1eYQP_VwY7lVwOKrnfxdcQheGHlhBb3UvE51FThRTY/w400-h385/PXL_20240317_085439999.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The first Nieuport was slightly damaged by its exploding balloon. I ruled that the turn after a balloon ignited, it would explode, and any plane within 2" would take a 3D6 AA fire attack. With its damaged engine it didn't have the speed to escape the explosion.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-bQSZeYkcCnFdxi6exaivedSLQXpQRHK8SFxBqtjoJRgvD07rbdBgJlCPbzAiwsmVPh1T1BiAvvH4EPNOQozpYwzOsOiLHRfV70e2E6f6ipOFX1pGwJKB2xTwr_FcwUtMKuC-WJgsmsuGvd84uOZCOM-s0g3CLKQsF7HKcfaHPNtcagVeX5YQ1HEjpE/s2000/PXL_20240317_085521148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="2000" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-bQSZeYkcCnFdxi6exaivedSLQXpQRHK8SFxBqtjoJRgvD07rbdBgJlCPbzAiwsmVPh1T1BiAvvH4EPNOQozpYwzOsOiLHRfV70e2E6f6ipOFX1pGwJKB2xTwr_FcwUtMKuC-WJgsmsuGvd84uOZCOM-s0g3CLKQsF7HKcfaHPNtcagVeX5YQ1HEjpE/w400-h255/PXL_20240317_085521148.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The surviving Nieuport now had to get home. Both Fokkers were in play, with one closing in on the Nieuport's rear and the other moving to cut it off.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EAR0KQGb6hGZLrzKCDt0mNylDvzEY9HDjL9uqeG2qNDQjasC8-iiQ93HyQIOmE2_glIuknox9L-M-L1C-xksBo8gLu7Db34b6hEEJVup3V-LGe0h7Dt_3tbHltgd9zenF87uq9Nns60zLZHgqRg_loqvoDV40og5EN6____HH-yUk9cHDfvPRxt3VmM/s2000/PXL_20240317_085834482.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="2000" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EAR0KQGb6hGZLrzKCDt0mNylDvzEY9HDjL9uqeG2qNDQjasC8-iiQ93HyQIOmE2_glIuknox9L-M-L1C-xksBo8gLu7Db34b6hEEJVup3V-LGe0h7Dt_3tbHltgd9zenF87uq9Nns60zLZHgqRg_loqvoDV40og5EN6____HH-yUk9cHDfvPRxt3VmM/w400-h364/PXL_20240317_085834482.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Nieuport slowly edge in behind the one Fokker, but soon found the second Fokker on its tail.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1785" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBn9CX1OdqbRJLV3w1n5SJevSiNwFkQl_2ayDgRq6gMtupaKDnCQAFq84IYCYTe6dRrIHHDeVXUopVe15cm-4Kx3Q6JgCpWQN7qVpRxYXPG90x9aaadW0qYcoaTxAVZMgdjlSQ7NnLofuuywQoofSzKUq-3yfx5Yk_lCrDFN0f9JTg87T3JQE3nWJ6Gyc/w358-h400/PXL_20240317_090447650.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It tried to inflict hits on the Fokker in front of it, but its shooting was abysmal.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DHisEjjOJ4FPkd4ofrE_ORN-L33vheL0vPOArcgOUP03EJ8zcUtLUy01oRbnS1tUrlmgSJsGrgFqiSCEbKC4Voe28VA_4FCQvERKMqW2m6Q5kF9LysM_gyNBFG9SfsZVQyHlgzOKL9SU4Eth79kQc4ubtdVaIA0INRBf2AXBNKw-XM_2b5KZMFVIwV4/s2000/PXL_20240317_090650298.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1998" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DHisEjjOJ4FPkd4ofrE_ORN-L33vheL0vPOArcgOUP03EJ8zcUtLUy01oRbnS1tUrlmgSJsGrgFqiSCEbKC4Voe28VA_4FCQvERKMqW2m6Q5kF9LysM_gyNBFG9SfsZVQyHlgzOKL9SU4Eth79kQc4ubtdVaIA0INRBf2AXBNKw-XM_2b5KZMFVIwV4/w400-h400/PXL_20240317_090650298.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The lead Fokker broke away, but the other Fokker stuck doggedly to the tail of the little French plane.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAzmLUSs_zkFxif5swSIg-ZSEtSbADvguWVQw8Tn5RA3N6aW-6jAwF3MpB1PK6WRfjNoz0ShxQ8oNP81egEq7amovomr_b8M01VeEoM1gBfapXWgjiuP5LCuN1JCAo5Pn2yfYLckvYEDD7y7jOqeWTS6EbWXQ9gNKhWReH4OfjTiRJHT8fL8qC4gc4-8/s2000/PXL_20240317_090830747.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1563" data-original-width="2000" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAzmLUSs_zkFxif5swSIg-ZSEtSbADvguWVQw8Tn5RA3N6aW-6jAwF3MpB1PK6WRfjNoz0ShxQ8oNP81egEq7amovomr_b8M01VeEoM1gBfapXWgjiuP5LCuN1JCAo5Pn2yfYLckvYEDD7y7jOqeWTS6EbWXQ9gNKhWReH4OfjTiRJHT8fL8qC4gc4-8/w400-h313/PXL_20240317_090830747.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Both Fokkers now attacked, and the Nieuport went down.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlTcUNx0ykqYSE2jFcr7LPZYaq4vHl1VM93qx_tyhlgmaDbdr4t37vPy3H7jwa3vOWGkqVfMxDyQ5-K1xQyGrLKFEXCG6472aooYPsw0PBffy0FMGsKntpJxp8NyUWj2TUFsw6edP32IzxLT7h5w5FLV7Rs_DN_JHX8menVXQAio1v9ndJdvKjRxGXuU/s2000/PXL_20240317_091054652.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1883" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlTcUNx0ykqYSE2jFcr7LPZYaq4vHl1VM93qx_tyhlgmaDbdr4t37vPy3H7jwa3vOWGkqVfMxDyQ5-K1xQyGrLKFEXCG6472aooYPsw0PBffy0FMGsKntpJxp8NyUWj2TUFsw6edP32IzxLT7h5w5FLV7Rs_DN_JHX8menVXQAio1v9ndJdvKjRxGXuU/w376-h400/PXL_20240317_091054652.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><br /><div>So the French got both balloons but lost both attacking aircraft. I'd probably count that as a minor victory for the French, but nothing more.</div><div><br /></div><div>So thoughts for future games. I'm still working out how to score the games. Destroying a balloon should get good points, and the attackers should lose points for lost planes. Shooting down defending planes might give a point as well, but isn't the aim of the mission. Killing or wounding the observer on a balloon that isn't destroyed should give a few points too, as it puts the observation platform out of action for a period. And if the balloon reaches the ground that should give the attacker points as well, since, again, it deprives the defenders of the balloon's use for a while whilst it is got back into action. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm still trying to work out just how effective rockets were. I may drop the hit chances to a 6 for a single volley and 5+ for the double volley. They get good odds of converting hits to a burn, but I like the idea that actually scoring a hit is hard. Obviously attacking from the optimal tail position maximises hits.</div><div><br /></div><div>I may have balloons roll to see if they explode once they are on fire, so you don't know exactly when they will go up. Setting them on fire is a kill; that is for sure. But since they are dangerous when they explode it's fun to make that random. I think maybe a 4+ on each turn, including the fire phase when they are set on fire (so if you've attacked them at close range there's a 50% chance you'll risk taking damage from it). Then you test each fire phase just before you resolve AA fire.</div><div><br /></div><div>I haven't tried incendiary ammunition yet. This would use the normal gunfire rules, but with the ignition test being on the lowest of the two dice. In theory it wasn't supposed to be used on enemy aircraft, but was. I'm not sure what effects to apply there, though.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, that was a long report, with a lot of rules mixed in, many of which are to remind me how I played the game in case I lose my scribbled notes. But I hope they give an indication as to my thought-processes when setting up the game.</div>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-18223626786995375372024-03-16T14:48:00.003+11:002024-03-16T15:07:26.494+11:00The Eagle Of The Aegean<p>Rudolf Von Eschwege was a young German pilot who, when commissioned an officer, was sent to the Macedonian Front. There, on the fringes of WW1, an air force of Turks, Germans, and Bulgarians were up against a vastly numerically superior French and Franco-Serbian foe. In fact Eschwege was covering a nearly 100 mile front with one Albatros scout, assisting three two-seater reconnaissance planes. Opposing him were over 200 enemy aircraft, including four British squadrons. Despite this he achieved 18 kills. The latter of these were balloons, and that was how he died; the British sent up a dummy balloon with explosives in the basket and detonated them when he flew within range to attack it.</p><p>Anyway, as long-term reader know, I have used scenarios and plane stats from GDW's 'Aces High' as a source for a lot of information when developing 'Spandau & Lewis', and they have an Eschwege scenario. So I had a go at adapting it yesterday.</p><p>In the scenario Eschwege must prevent a RFC two-seater from directing artillery on a town. The two-seater is protected by some BE12s. Eschwege is flying an Albatros DIII.<br /><br />For the my first run I had Eschwege set up on his edge with a town towards the centre of the board. In front of him the two-seater was close to the town, heading towards it to start its mission. Two BE12s could be placed anywhere to cover it. I gave the British novice pilots but they could upgrade one plane to experienced. Eschwege was rated as an ace.<br /></p><p>The planes are as follows:</p><p>Eschwege - Albatros DIII - Speed: 5, Agility B, Hits 8, Power 3 - 2 x Forward Guns</p><p>BE12 - Speed 5, Agility C, Hits 7, Power 0 - 1 x Forward Gun<br />Farman MF11 bis - Speed 3, Agility B, Hits 7, Power 0 - 1 x Forward Gun (pivot covering the whole front-arc)<br /><br />(The Farman Shorthorn is an odd aircraft, having a ridiculously low speed, but a surprisingly good agility for something that resembles the unholy offspring of a box-kite and a bathtub)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMyOpFIt0ml3OchvNxQVz1wM6yCZamrSzZxAG7rXNASZls-EcwnM_vmkZ8nAMI7WpkzxRdDWGoGuxiFOsivAHEl69fFKzZpWYMgBhPQXT29Ibr5iHs49_XrIGiEuyzFQk5YZHZtXBv_Cnnl7HNCzQRnWIAZe4OE4YJ9SI-T95oegADetINPUf1WRR3WY/s2000/PXL_20240315_013643591.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1343" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMyOpFIt0ml3OchvNxQVz1wM6yCZamrSzZxAG7rXNASZls-EcwnM_vmkZ8nAMI7WpkzxRdDWGoGuxiFOsivAHEl69fFKzZpWYMgBhPQXT29Ibr5iHs49_XrIGiEuyzFQk5YZHZtXBv_Cnnl7HNCzQRnWIAZe4OE4YJ9SI-T95oegADetINPUf1WRR3WY/w269-h400/PXL_20240315_013643591.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Farman crew were rated as experienced. They headed towards the town to do some spotting. The BE12s were facing Eschwege.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_dFlbqRXyu4q0Fk-fLmU1cozvfofmwvfWUXKzYlNAuAUlKE_qGJHYi-o-JcpuhqxA-0zHK6Rkjb8suoqNrYmpSztD6AdP-udg7AsPo4eyY1leHfjn0cgAg-BexkQ3tfQnG1Xb3w56mROeM9Cx_Ev08kDNrdw5VMHDR_DlzzzAfcZGvUANdYVS5ljBx8/s2000/PXL_20240315_013659840.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1267" data-original-width="2000" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_dFlbqRXyu4q0Fk-fLmU1cozvfofmwvfWUXKzYlNAuAUlKE_qGJHYi-o-JcpuhqxA-0zHK6Rkjb8suoqNrYmpSztD6AdP-udg7AsPo4eyY1leHfjn0cgAg-BexkQ3tfQnG1Xb3w56mROeM9Cx_Ev08kDNrdw5VMHDR_DlzzzAfcZGvUANdYVS5ljBx8/w400-h254/PXL_20240315_013659840.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's Rudolf, ready for action.</div><div><br /></div><div>The objectives are for Eschwege to prevent the Farman ranging in the artillery and escape. The British must either range in the artillery or shoot down Eschwege.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VoD-SIx28zily26ou4OaJxH-BU0IGRtDARxFh-1HU4euuXds6V-FEP7ao_TwTzDM7ee2MLuzzHVbKpJe8U8tkK3G0f5kNQy2hIt2G9dFpKzC-vSQ2ngZNh_168XgHi_O1a8ZztrPWjj-9N3LIjola1Yl7wRNzImeqYYf9WC-vHzP24Zp7KofZT6mTpo/s2000/PXL_20240315_013707445.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="2000" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VoD-SIx28zily26ou4OaJxH-BU0IGRtDARxFh-1HU4euuXds6V-FEP7ao_TwTzDM7ee2MLuzzHVbKpJe8U8tkK3G0f5kNQy2hIt2G9dFpKzC-vSQ2ngZNh_168XgHi_O1a8ZztrPWjj-9N3LIjola1Yl7wRNzImeqYYf9WC-vHzP24Zp7KofZT6mTpo/s320/PXL_20240315_013707445.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The fighters came at each other head-on, which was a bad move for the British. A few hits were exchanged before the aircraft passed, but now the ponderous BE12s had to turn around whilst Eschwege just had to fly straight forward to take on the Farman.<br /><br />(The BE12 is an amazingly bad aircraft. It was born of the idea that it would be great to take the slow, unagile BE2 and create a fighter-plane version. It was as good as you'd expect it to be. Nevertheless one pilot became an ace in one. God knows how.)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAqobqHg9kEBrUH7P1Rvlae9dFlOiVqa6_qHogh0gBXz5DuFJeZs7l8sZn3LyleQ08rZV344zYuMkk-_cERlLbV8TLvfLF_vHyfzj2R84syW0Yi7bMZ7VhW78IYN2kMIdzM4negJkeSEq1qgPIpgYGZIuVvsjGcWH04B5CwWJHZKDRoaI1688ZyHMASQ/s2000/PXL_20240315_014041657.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1603" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAqobqHg9kEBrUH7P1Rvlae9dFlOiVqa6_qHogh0gBXz5DuFJeZs7l8sZn3LyleQ08rZV344zYuMkk-_cERlLbV8TLvfLF_vHyfzj2R84syW0Yi7bMZ7VhW78IYN2kMIdzM4negJkeSEq1qgPIpgYGZIuVvsjGcWH04B5CwWJHZKDRoaI1688ZyHMASQ/w400-h320/PXL_20240315_014041657.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Farman started directing artillery, aware that Eschwege was coming up fast.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtimynbC0y0a5EWAfknWhLZy72n7sifEV7dDy6JzCuQB5JyWDowhsMtiaynj6n8AIWSScXyqkjoqrp1etFRB2cd-F74563F8xF6sl3kyYBJflBcy5o73Fpwxv-aPQ-yVHugDdqyNJUXG8aT_mkZNW7EXeyJYfve0NPJWzPhB5JG59j4INXK9Oq5wKg5Vk/s2000/PXL_20240315_014253855.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtimynbC0y0a5EWAfknWhLZy72n7sifEV7dDy6JzCuQB5JyWDowhsMtiaynj6n8AIWSScXyqkjoqrp1etFRB2cd-F74563F8xF6sl3kyYBJflBcy5o73Fpwxv-aPQ-yVHugDdqyNJUXG8aT_mkZNW7EXeyJYfve0NPJWzPhB5JG59j4INXK9Oq5wKg5Vk/w300-h400/PXL_20240315_014253855.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>More ranging shots (the markers on the town) and Eschwege is closer now.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02uQA9bJh3v7NbIHXffS5Nvq52hkWUz7DDqSPdsvDyVlo1DVoLwF0aUgAYeqHs4W2yT-I7nTLXHU-7wg_NsMo03isMkd3b8lL28JrtZa_cSeLBcyHaynh5xWLEMXmPYPHOXrtVPCnF1GGnWx7KLjOnP9H5XI-BHuYgrBE-QKVhLKGwMSCgkDXTBR3gz0/s2000/PXL_20240315_014537579.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1591" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02uQA9bJh3v7NbIHXffS5Nvq52hkWUz7DDqSPdsvDyVlo1DVoLwF0aUgAYeqHs4W2yT-I7nTLXHU-7wg_NsMo03isMkd3b8lL28JrtZa_cSeLBcyHaynh5xWLEMXmPYPHOXrtVPCnF1GGnWx7KLjOnP9H5XI-BHuYgrBE-QKVhLKGwMSCgkDXTBR3gz0/s320/PXL_20240315_014537579.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Farman turns as Eschwege comes into range. It takes some damage.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfyOXhLM6LFG2CfWB1aLKw0sZtXcqwH7TmUlJUb2ibq8dHr1RV77UyL6t1j9reE9PTOVT7Ff2yBlcTrdDB4STMUYTINdtkDF_6pUdTz1IZc0ncvdDmVv5XwaxlVk4u0rhJiHLlWClWDy9frCXwSmukYxkEFvLHpqx4NDE9sQZ5YFkn-31xLI6sj1y2f8/s2000/PXL_20240315_014827032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1859" data-original-width="2000" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfyOXhLM6LFG2CfWB1aLKw0sZtXcqwH7TmUlJUb2ibq8dHr1RV77UyL6t1j9reE9PTOVT7Ff2yBlcTrdDB4STMUYTINdtkDF_6pUdTz1IZc0ncvdDmVv5XwaxlVk4u0rhJiHLlWClWDy9frCXwSmukYxkEFvLHpqx4NDE9sQZ5YFkn-31xLI6sj1y2f8/w400-h371/PXL_20240315_014827032.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Keeping his cool under fire the observer on the Farman chose to direct artillery and got another ranging shot on the target. A BE12 was coming back into the fight</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsoCO9F4MwuJJeBdwQGSQD2l0ZchGasWdDj9NN45ZgfHLN7n3pl6pzViN4wEF5G3Kdly0FmRPb8_hlT0vKltBldbgQw8hg1exSFLBAhycpndTtgZ5NESoICZZqMt_Ui-4vg656sK9G-Eq0Soxnsw-jyQLg127CPY3g9oOeVtamBKrntWojGU-EWYZBsQI/s2000/PXL_20240315_015323339.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1998" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsoCO9F4MwuJJeBdwQGSQD2l0ZchGasWdDj9NN45ZgfHLN7n3pl6pzViN4wEF5G3Kdly0FmRPb8_hlT0vKltBldbgQw8hg1exSFLBAhycpndTtgZ5NESoICZZqMt_Ui-4vg656sK9G-Eq0Soxnsw-jyQLg127CPY3g9oOeVtamBKrntWojGU-EWYZBsQI/w400-h400/PXL_20240315_015323339.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As Eschwege turned to chase down the damaged Farman the BE12 came into range. The observer on the Farman directed another shot ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7LThdp2NzDJZb0YAcuAWFs3oZJ9CgbIZjc20rc-oD7sO1-rFeIyWvmeggx_JUtBF6YYwo6F7017FRtV3w_woYqh8HS0G5Vg1tWcqbQNcQTrmThDcdTS18xm99afaC6rER7_VVsiDaPosKdT6BSwXpyuetMt5gFKQK_dH4iASzplYtfWDT9HJd_97AqA/s2000/PXL_20240315_015606665.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1707" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7LThdp2NzDJZb0YAcuAWFs3oZJ9CgbIZjc20rc-oD7sO1-rFeIyWvmeggx_JUtBF6YYwo6F7017FRtV3w_woYqh8HS0G5Vg1tWcqbQNcQTrmThDcdTS18xm99afaC6rER7_VVsiDaPosKdT6BSwXpyuetMt5gFKQK_dH4iASzplYtfWDT9HJd_97AqA/w341-h400/PXL_20240315_015606665.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>... and it was ranged in correctly. The artillery bombardment began.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXFLBGzrd5g2_XzwjKNHS4O4qLO3xMbt8QGtlCBImayw6BDCMXUq0hdEJX-bpG-Ngp7XCyLjP9r6Bb032_I5zuWaDZZ_cn2G3Ggu4ViAD5iVjR1OjdN4402rGFWE3YgJA_Cb08toaw9NrEUhi17tLgvadqL0p_ozRoo7Qy_TGXG-YTBvR0rJ87OIzac0/s2000/PXL_20240315_015642052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="2000" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXFLBGzrd5g2_XzwjKNHS4O4qLO3xMbt8QGtlCBImayw6BDCMXUq0hdEJX-bpG-Ngp7XCyLjP9r6Bb032_I5zuWaDZZ_cn2G3Ggu4ViAD5iVjR1OjdN4402rGFWE3YgJA_Cb08toaw9NrEUhi17tLgvadqL0p_ozRoo7Qy_TGXG-YTBvR0rJ87OIzac0/w400-h356/PXL_20240315_015642052.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Eschwege had lost, but the British could gain extra street-cred for shooting him down. However he deftly evaded the BE12s and escaped.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja18yM61vGXs2oBVcE9_sVLXnqLkY8MygKQw4DprpOLfQJ13y50yutApUe1hz1W9BlY-fUc_JLDySpnMVCBpt3uIt11GmKj6Fd0kfUf3NBCzhFU_qgkUpgNYVFzYvdPiPezX6qE9tEbtrIZY6Gd81hftsO96MJ-kx8kE6j5AlbbrGLmtqILQFC7L1e6Do/s2000/PXL_20240315_020130733.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="2000" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja18yM61vGXs2oBVcE9_sVLXnqLkY8MygKQw4DprpOLfQJ13y50yutApUe1hz1W9BlY-fUc_JLDySpnMVCBpt3uIt11GmKj6Fd0kfUf3NBCzhFU_qgkUpgNYVFzYvdPiPezX6qE9tEbtrIZY6Gd81hftsO96MJ-kx8kE6j5AlbbrGLmtqILQFC7L1e6Do/w400-h236/PXL_20240315_020130733.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The heroes of the game - the crew of the Farman who kept focused on their mission despite being shot at.<br /><br />(The model is a Farman F20. The MF11 has a square tail structure rather than a triangular one. Also the scenario assumes it's RFC, but mine is painted with French markings.)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLCBRw7DgZ-sOwWJc36XOfjoHUDcbo3JwkxrSN4GT217JUSrddbpkRCU35zGDvFHHBWpFT-j4B0FC0omuGU2oIy422d95mZkQTaSJJoinSBrAUnvYY4LXSKroij4Er9DQh4rtdo54yePcNFgqWG-a0IcYIOHJuR_2hesyI5JqkqCUNcV32deIWkgZdKs/s2000/PXL_20240315_020223042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="993" data-original-width="2000" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLCBRw7DgZ-sOwWJc36XOfjoHUDcbo3JwkxrSN4GT217JUSrddbpkRCU35zGDvFHHBWpFT-j4B0FC0omuGU2oIy422d95mZkQTaSJJoinSBrAUnvYY4LXSKroij4Er9DQh4rtdo54yePcNFgqWG-a0IcYIOHJuR_2hesyI5JqkqCUNcV32deIWkgZdKs/w400-h199/PXL_20240315_020223042.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I tried it again twice in the evening, and set it up differently as I felt the British had had it too easy in terms of doing the observation. I had the Farman have to travel from its own board edge to the target. However I also gave the British an extra BE12. And they rolled for their crews (with a roll of ace counting as experienced). All crews ended up as experienced. The BE12s could set up anywhere but Eschwege could set up after seeing where the British planes were deployed.<br /><br />In the first game Eschwege and the Farman arrived at the objective together. Eschwege fired and hit the Farman, doing some light damage. The Farman's observer fired one burst which hit Eschwege's engine, causing it to burst into flames, destroying him and his plane. Game over.</div><div><br /></div><div>For the second run Eschwege (top right) and the Farman arrived at the target together.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_-rZUSRDoAn0HCXXr7MvTT-lOAOyaOqSLYReoNx3V4dbVL5Swswj11XY-08QeeJheaL2FuQFTLStXg62BodGJwZKJWBNz7Dt04CA120Mj4ugrUiImdKL7zF1Wmff9FaaAolliZS1vmIyimhc8P1THV6fX2y5gTNmYBgTOyZG42PaA6bT5sZy3YUfHuJk/s2000/PXL_20240315_094355321.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1664" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_-rZUSRDoAn0HCXXr7MvTT-lOAOyaOqSLYReoNx3V4dbVL5Swswj11XY-08QeeJheaL2FuQFTLStXg62BodGJwZKJWBNz7Dt04CA120Mj4ugrUiImdKL7zF1Wmff9FaaAolliZS1vmIyimhc8P1THV6fX2y5gTNmYBgTOyZG42PaA6bT5sZy3YUfHuJk/w333-h400/PXL_20240315_094355321.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Eschwege fired a long-range burst that killed the observer on the Farman and wounded the pilot. So the observation mission was thwarted. However Eschwege had to escape alive as well.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKiA3-hQLJ1gIMCewSa5gFDfyE6Uxinw3NUQ7iGvU0a44XCKF72j_lc7rE6JDD_g36LTTybb7XpuVo_0hlDJ9BKFCFeDS0rBFhyphenhyphenkO1-a4zobv4_onSPkTvaycG3pEkRHpoxS6TbL2uB25u__eHeFdrtvDohAfts0_rXhFC8rsRC7W-NJQgNKz6b3JG740/s2000/PXL_20240315_094755436.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1862" data-original-width="2000" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKiA3-hQLJ1gIMCewSa5gFDfyE6Uxinw3NUQ7iGvU0a44XCKF72j_lc7rE6JDD_g36LTTybb7XpuVo_0hlDJ9BKFCFeDS0rBFhyphenhyphenkO1-a4zobv4_onSPkTvaycG3pEkRHpoxS6TbL2uB25u__eHeFdrtvDohAfts0_rXhFC8rsRC7W-NJQgNKz6b3JG740/w400-h373/PXL_20240315_094755436.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>He turned from home but found a BE12 in front of him. Being bold he chased it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vhr3LcM34Mh86Sza2trSY5ttXCQoiNqogWLvfqqBG3M_40_0lCkRaNX-sxnE5kIGyRYJ4Bu2opZ3oI9uvxkSuThyphenhyphenEQyvcHDfHN1a5GJ-Vu6jyqiNQeiWLa_QooIxAvyaL8pCOzXMIvksPDGNq2OmaOZWtmu8fK1HbqooKXG7ieEhr8vS5Dvn6J6xFJg/s2000/PXL_20240315_095339594.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1895" data-original-width="2000" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vhr3LcM34Mh86Sza2trSY5ttXCQoiNqogWLvfqqBG3M_40_0lCkRaNX-sxnE5kIGyRYJ4Bu2opZ3oI9uvxkSuThyphenhyphenEQyvcHDfHN1a5GJ-Vu6jyqiNQeiWLa_QooIxAvyaL8pCOzXMIvksPDGNq2OmaOZWtmu8fK1HbqooKXG7ieEhr8vS5Dvn6J6xFJg/w400-h379/PXL_20240315_095339594.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>BOOM! The BE12 went down in flames.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8E4ngwSJ-o_n4l4NYV_Z7dUemM7t52r_BWVDYmxHk7IBWXeVLjuFuwycugEKlVuyf2PS003opy9nzYY1Z7-oaGqwaunq3doJvoNZvbdr-nHR75hK_0XSfRV4UtfA_1Ak7qy3BG6JXc4c0psnWntPqDNecLb3jVkuSlTrULnbkh23ns7Q3KrEv8yyEXA/s2664/PXL_20240315_095424502.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8E4ngwSJ-o_n4l4NYV_Z7dUemM7t52r_BWVDYmxHk7IBWXeVLjuFuwycugEKlVuyf2PS003opy9nzYY1Z7-oaGqwaunq3doJvoNZvbdr-nHR75hK_0XSfRV4UtfA_1Ak7qy3BG6JXc4c0psnWntPqDNecLb3jVkuSlTrULnbkh23ns7Q3KrEv8yyEXA/w300-h400/PXL_20240315_095424502.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As he ran for home he had a chance at a second BE12, badly damaging it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjdWWv4JpJyVS7WjlT7fFcRcbnfO9WeYoUM_JtTeahCOvOQHqyjP7ULea-Q5NViZsz7Prdo2f_dwb4buDpDEFwJVCv9hEQdCc-7vsZHTPdsJLTaNvthPWa6ZVX7rb_tFgm_odKKWiRpB1FpHrM1R3NNqTGE47-9m2t1eJzI3Tpk3qYfY3NFchVC2UR58/s2000/PXL_20240315_100036865.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="2000" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjdWWv4JpJyVS7WjlT7fFcRcbnfO9WeYoUM_JtTeahCOvOQHqyjP7ULea-Q5NViZsz7Prdo2f_dwb4buDpDEFwJVCv9hEQdCc-7vsZHTPdsJLTaNvthPWa6ZVX7rb_tFgm_odKKWiRpB1FpHrM1R3NNqTGE47-9m2t1eJzI3Tpk3qYfY3NFchVC2UR58/w400-h301/PXL_20240315_100036865.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>He got it down to its last hit, but since his home edge was close I decided that rather than chase after it and risk getting attacked by the third BE12, he'd let it be and head for home. He'd prevented the mission and got another kill, so it had been a good day's work.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszzjiwGVms7jqrQavu-FOWiS4GPvpHxKC6woW13C62MXxdbJKeU4pbMX3B1__WxIWQrmwOJupGLpDm-pLtzg5Nwk-GSn9mZyHEdGKag834LsWVxIyyxSE39FfQCFTsuQ8SjDd-N-DRbVZqSAuAmQkB4aCdjgdt_2hi6YCoQu3tr_QVSt2DtFNs854TLU/s2000/PXL_20240315_100257284.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="2000" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszzjiwGVms7jqrQavu-FOWiS4GPvpHxKC6woW13C62MXxdbJKeU4pbMX3B1__WxIWQrmwOJupGLpDm-pLtzg5Nwk-GSn9mZyHEdGKag834LsWVxIyyxSE39FfQCFTsuQ8SjDd-N-DRbVZqSAuAmQkB4aCdjgdt_2hi6YCoQu3tr_QVSt2DtFNs854TLU/s320/PXL_20240315_100257284.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I forgot to add that in the two later scenarios I rated Eschwege as a marksman, a trait I'd not tried out a great deal. A marksman gets a higher chance of scoring criticals, and this was obvious in the second game, with the Farman suffering a critical as well as the downed BE12. I'm thinking that the trait is maybe a little too good and may dial it back a bit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Artillery observation uses the following rules:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If the observing plane ends its move within 3" of the target at a speed of 3 or less then it can direct artillery. <br />Roll 2D6 and take the highest score. If that score is equal to or less than the number of ranging shots on the target, then the artillery is ranged in and the mission is a success.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If the score is higher, or there are no ranging shots on the target, add a ranging shot.<br /><br />If spotting doesn't happen on a turn, remove a ranging shot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Earlier this week I played my <a href="https://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com/2014/04/guilfoyle-wackett-and-turner.html">Australians in Sinai</a> scenario with Catherine. She took the Australians, with their BE2 and Martinsyde G100, whilst I took the two Turkish Fokkers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZNXfx7woNYq6NqgqBEGsBkOEDyjcfLpBJXa8oA_MmYM70r70-yI9zn4gT-rZ7ffYbwHbUkTOfJp2w0jOVdzI7YHkNQHvDrT3C7kOvKv0NbGy0X7iFyA8MsgRyO6o-JAfc7BraAdgFv6fcmjhkmkqVfaWGsmBbluBW7I-Qgte1XPxWOQ8UP7EAcJW0wo/s2000/PXL_20240313_083501338.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1780" data-original-width="2000" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZNXfx7woNYq6NqgqBEGsBkOEDyjcfLpBJXa8oA_MmYM70r70-yI9zn4gT-rZ7ffYbwHbUkTOfJp2w0jOVdzI7YHkNQHvDrT3C7kOvKv0NbGy0X7iFyA8MsgRyO6o-JAfc7BraAdgFv6fcmjhkmkqVfaWGsmBbluBW7I-Qgte1XPxWOQ8UP7EAcJW0wo/w400-h356/PXL_20240313_083501338.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Owing to bad manouevre dice we blundered around not really getting into contact with each other, but eventually I latched onto the BE2.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_xjszwqZqgEKh13ygIG4MgOzZw28uLLvDcBLprCQDZAf2qMjR5v3KSKw2M8RUOKOB88NO9qxLMfP7DT93x13WWmx0mEMV5yK3CjMxwf3hHSezVQODq9hmYfon-Ymha9SbbFsh2yNFVi0fz4wBf_NPRPhg_bBH4khVzT6ANhLt66GQY3jMomcYKUvHQQ/s2000/PXL_20240313_090159886.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1897" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_xjszwqZqgEKh13ygIG4MgOzZw28uLLvDcBLprCQDZAf2qMjR5v3KSKw2M8RUOKOB88NO9qxLMfP7DT93x13WWmx0mEMV5yK3CjMxwf3hHSezVQODq9hmYfon-Ymha9SbbFsh2yNFVi0fz4wBf_NPRPhg_bBH4khVzT6ANhLt66GQY3jMomcYKUvHQQ/w380-h400/PXL_20240313_090159886.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A couple of good bursts shot it down, but I ran out of time before I could exit a Fokker off the Australian edge for final victory. So the game was a draw.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0RWd4id_7yEEYhzGAh1Q1EPOrPQ6ouzGjmcZtyjgFl6glnaNY5eu6KcpWuPuXpbdJHGbP99rCddBhNCaQz-Ew3ytBDEjjCJrh7cu8DfkzNWFopNL7rqjvPtIsBOmuArpmWAuuoe_MZ989hfa6mIzcOq_hKRiQd3l5pTwcqVOSx2f9j7ekHprxgDErtw/s2000/PXL_20240313_091602889.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1724" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0RWd4id_7yEEYhzGAh1Q1EPOrPQ6ouzGjmcZtyjgFl6glnaNY5eu6KcpWuPuXpbdJHGbP99rCddBhNCaQz-Ew3ytBDEjjCJrh7cu8DfkzNWFopNL7rqjvPtIsBOmuArpmWAuuoe_MZ989hfa6mIzcOq_hKRiQd3l5pTwcqVOSx2f9j7ekHprxgDErtw/w345-h400/PXL_20240313_091602889.jpg" width="345" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-73859333596781851922024-03-11T14:30:00.004+11:002024-03-15T21:27:31.461+11:00Drachen<p> Part of my most recent order to Tumbling Dice (from four years ago) were a couple of observation balloons. I though I'd bought one of each - a Drachen type and a Caquot one - but it seems I bought two Drachens (or that's what I received, anyway).</p><p>Anyway, this weekend I painted one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaXrxpz5PLFRSACGYguEUh-jDDoaXsKv4r1ibXArRQN5dFw7EouNXV77zN9MB84LGQ0PmSYMmN9e7Rsa8HJ9SsJbfynsfMZ5rkH3kxIdVw82T-vl0J0_HEZcYtd65nZ5WbZc4ITc7ZCYEA1n4wtdCuW7uOnFnTVg2k50fbTfxbv5nlRTEWBxH48zrRp_w/s2000/PXL_20240310_052917482.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1855" data-original-width="2000" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaXrxpz5PLFRSACGYguEUh-jDDoaXsKv4r1ibXArRQN5dFw7EouNXV77zN9MB84LGQ0PmSYMmN9e7Rsa8HJ9SsJbfynsfMZ5rkH3kxIdVw82T-vl0J0_HEZcYtd65nZ5WbZc4ITc7ZCYEA1n4wtdCuW7uOnFnTVg2k50fbTfxbv5nlRTEWBxH48zrRp_w/w400-h371/PXL_20240310_052917482.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It comes as two pieces of softish resin (easy to drill), which stuck together easily and needed just a little filling and filing to look right. There were also two small metal pieces which I realised were observation baskets. Not sure why each model had two though. Anyway, I used a couple of pieces of sturdy wire to attach one to the balloon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihQF845MAFCuBJVGoMA9T5hwS1-mZrYZXO_lJkhB-vCMWXS6O8UHjWPu7pVIPTOZNjRwf-Y29IiC78NbVM7w5373BPvLipYUJkF_Wj-jjzYXUKLzTsJXyZW21q6sVIvFM71-erTPeCeo1Ydu3wkG6isvwogaFIHcAqZc8AMrI0lX3pAtbQjTAljv-iDdo/s2000/PXL_20240310_052310374.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1480" data-original-width="2000" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihQF845MAFCuBJVGoMA9T5hwS1-mZrYZXO_lJkhB-vCMWXS6O8UHjWPu7pVIPTOZNjRwf-Y29IiC78NbVM7w5373BPvLipYUJkF_Wj-jjzYXUKLzTsJXyZW21q6sVIvFM71-erTPeCeo1Ydu3wkG6isvwogaFIHcAqZc8AMrI0lX3pAtbQjTAljv-iDdo/w400-h296/PXL_20240310_052310374.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's some other painting from last week; four Sopwith Triplanes.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYMMFyV-q4OvNtwkJTKuUytYwXUnosRAkFbYdnfkp_SZDjJ4_pQ0LrGLQl4PiDTqlcMMC3s7Dvlsh9g6sO8OWJ-XQZ71E5q2G-gkUvZZx-nWCGArDdL4dWKHKAudnx6xZBgy9NW0Se-4LUFxLYOUfT9aiM6X6GaqxApWHu_bfWURrZQl9udNuXNDkSQ0/s2000/PXL_20240310_052335681.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1845" data-original-width="2000" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYMMFyV-q4OvNtwkJTKuUytYwXUnosRAkFbYdnfkp_SZDjJ4_pQ0LrGLQl4PiDTqlcMMC3s7Dvlsh9g6sO8OWJ-XQZ71E5q2G-gkUvZZx-nWCGArDdL4dWKHKAudnx6xZBgy9NW0Se-4LUFxLYOUfT9aiM6X6GaqxApWHu_bfWURrZQl9udNuXNDkSQ0/w400-h369/PXL_20240310_052335681.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8eB1YAOClqExKXwcv_G84bCdLQIAFjjFGGLKSg2NNwnKytmvIahVQWK8zEs1rFW5TvdUbfKh6CAd0LhZPIY85pAH9LKCd1ejiTCa8-Rzf5Z6HXAzx5SGzD2La455NO5_nur9JIgyt1ZLHqGeLDiAY-Yva56lBALnt0UqNca08Uvu0QlMLXqT5QcN7r-k/s2000/PXL_20240310_052350408.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="2000" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8eB1YAOClqExKXwcv_G84bCdLQIAFjjFGGLKSg2NNwnKytmvIahVQWK8zEs1rFW5TvdUbfKh6CAd0LhZPIY85pAH9LKCd1ejiTCa8-Rzf5Z6HXAzx5SGzD2La455NO5_nur9JIgyt1ZLHqGeLDiAY-Yva56lBALnt0UqNca08Uvu0QlMLXqT5QcN7r-k/w400-h279/PXL_20240310_052350408.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Triplanes attacking a balloon. The balloons really do seem to have flown at that odd angle; it was something to do with that sausage-shaped attachment on the underside, which was really just a hollow tube designed to catch the wind and keep the balloon facing into the wind.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6zCNoHKzOIYW05-deNGTdktw-NNU8oVSxcdTziDEhzvJ5lE8dyvIbAIgKitWuAmucLGwjNIuv_kdORaCe8B_mgamVzMCH-uqna28b4l6W3rAM9HQRdjJTTw1aUX0yN8FJ6aNR95FOdiuaUb0EO0u-NWCCttBKesCUDaU8DmxJb0LrVV2EnCz2sOD17k/s2000/PXL_20240310_052612373.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="2000" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6zCNoHKzOIYW05-deNGTdktw-NNU8oVSxcdTziDEhzvJ5lE8dyvIbAIgKitWuAmucLGwjNIuv_kdORaCe8B_mgamVzMCH-uqna28b4l6W3rAM9HQRdjJTTw1aUX0yN8FJ6aNR95FOdiuaUb0EO0u-NWCCttBKesCUDaU8DmxJb0LrVV2EnCz2sOD17k/w400-h280/PXL_20240310_052612373.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have chosen not to put any national markings on the balloon at this stage, as it may get used as German, French or British. All sides used this design early in the war, until the French came up with the more stable Caquot design, when everyone switched to that instead.</div>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-63289643191744989662024-03-10T12:11:00.004+11:002024-03-10T12:11:44.711+11:00Debut Of The Giant<p>I finally got my Zeppelin-Staaken RVI on the table the other day, as it flew along the table towards London under attack by various British planes. I used the same setup as with the <a href="https://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com/2024/03/get-gothas.html">Gotha scenario</a> from the other day, but with a different mix of planes to reflect the later period. </p><p>This time the selection was:</p><p>1 - Sopwith Camel<br />2 - Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter<br />3 - FE2d<br />4 - BE12<br />5 - Armstrong-Whitworth FK8<br />6 - Sopwith Triplane</p><p>I got five attacking aircraft.</p><p>Here's the bomber.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqFhHOdAJc64dsDU6-OtRPZ50oX4lPkZDFGtk0hAUCPPVcvxyBy1LcpuZSZlUP43mM-ZsEpnvyv3AgP-sAt0Xc7V18V9EIC8o21RT4C0_girti9HsjwK7nb7D-_7tmNzGe01-JND3arBSySaUQDgoKfFwZ7SPFgfN5Sso-BEjvdMqsc8ox2wWr5SLz1o/s2000/PXL_20240307_020523082.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1568" data-original-width="2000" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqFhHOdAJc64dsDU6-OtRPZ50oX4lPkZDFGtk0hAUCPPVcvxyBy1LcpuZSZlUP43mM-ZsEpnvyv3AgP-sAt0Xc7V18V9EIC8o21RT4C0_girti9HsjwK7nb7D-_7tmNzGe01-JND3arBSySaUQDgoKfFwZ7SPFgfN5Sso-BEjvdMqsc8ox2wWr5SLz1o/w400-h314/PXL_20240307_020523082.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>First to appear was a Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter in the bomber's rear.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUULsee9nb9eDN-ef0de3apYYWYhtO-Odz2BO9lU7vetPK6ZdiLppYxjFN4mu3js366iGi3jdzwLL9Y3HQgJ5oaFkMHho5ej_oKicIDTJOX_pmSFlDlp-saBnP4vRdWER9xXdMpPPTy7ugIOkDDugPtk62PRhtdPrpA1BqPCyHwFxCJ6ThMmg9XchGIq0/s2000/PXL_20240307_020857212.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1469" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUULsee9nb9eDN-ef0de3apYYWYhtO-Odz2BO9lU7vetPK6ZdiLppYxjFN4mu3js366iGi3jdzwLL9Y3HQgJ5oaFkMHho5ej_oKicIDTJOX_pmSFlDlp-saBnP4vRdWER9xXdMpPPTy7ugIOkDDugPtk62PRhtdPrpA1BqPCyHwFxCJ6ThMmg9XchGIq0/w294-h400/PXL_20240307_020857212.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A Triplane appeared soon afterwards. (Yes, they are new. I painted them during the week).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYuww1rEWLm7uWxFpgk6JLJYlrZ6i61qMJ-0szhuWMT0jtteZ8f3CVtkqVVvDaxDsGe6ZCmnhsP3LAr8JL4ovoRgm8BwsXDRCKeVebFSGgnhzxMc3xqVrguqXxMbbqrqRskLjvH-Q3R43LBvay0HgSCHrdimRV0zhxwPET3Q1XeKdloJbmVMJtNfGzsE/s2000/PXL_20240307_021331540.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1509" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYuww1rEWLm7uWxFpgk6JLJYlrZ6i61qMJ-0szhuWMT0jtteZ8f3CVtkqVVvDaxDsGe6ZCmnhsP3LAr8JL4ovoRgm8BwsXDRCKeVebFSGgnhzxMc3xqVrguqXxMbbqrqRskLjvH-Q3R43LBvay0HgSCHrdimRV0zhxwPET3Q1XeKdloJbmVMJtNfGzsE/w301-h400/PXL_20240307_021331540.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Triplane turned quickly into the attack, only for its guns to irreparably jam. It turned out of the fight having done nothing.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishJZ0zGPZXHu-OdGIQZ5phZC5eljKfLFcQHI6CYcvmH0sOi0iajMG0C_3RS-mFNFojBAE1fa4nNU4wLSN6D1GjlzgYBvEnUSNq1o3rwDXpImRLR_VabruAFs5hp9ClANHVnuLxpOojTI4tIQVcB2lwFdbYWJleuHsYtJdgk-OKnAIC492YDPZBFhSczI/s2000/PXL_20240307_022049104.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1650" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishJZ0zGPZXHu-OdGIQZ5phZC5eljKfLFcQHI6CYcvmH0sOi0iajMG0C_3RS-mFNFojBAE1fa4nNU4wLSN6D1GjlzgYBvEnUSNq1o3rwDXpImRLR_VabruAFs5hp9ClANHVnuLxpOojTI4tIQVcB2lwFdbYWJleuHsYtJdgk-OKnAIC492YDPZBFhSczI/w330-h400/PXL_20240307_022049104.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFT6OHkzvmN3CF79llp1eNlvFNjN4Rq4dHHC9Ir7zlGnJfvg8cujFLv_O910sRd3WsY0RdhRfQhhkpBVzQwkfjSDJa1aL9kgs3msw2uRfiNolitYyH6oD2Kwxf0BUvqjxfRHnxpKuKn0zp6dyzS2W4CblEAIoazCoXAPXeVhtbX3ECKhRQ7IYvx3G4dg/s2000/PXL_20240307_022324541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1233" data-original-width="2000" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFT6OHkzvmN3CF79llp1eNlvFNjN4Rq4dHHC9Ir7zlGnJfvg8cujFLv_O910sRd3WsY0RdhRfQhhkpBVzQwkfjSDJa1aL9kgs3msw2uRfiNolitYyH6oD2Kwxf0BUvqjxfRHnxpKuKn0zp6dyzS2W4CblEAIoazCoXAPXeVhtbX3ECKhRQ7IYvx3G4dg/w400-h246/PXL_20240307_022324541.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But a second Triplane appeared, diving in from the bomber's front. A lucky shot from the Giant's front-gunner damaged the Sopwith's engine.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTmktnozFXooxAzPQ-Y4eVGyEe2qtl54f2DjxElSrbbVSboZfwZ80p_KG0qCjiJ9Gu1wZ4XiWLVGHRhmodrcbi3HbSb8RuzpkCJBtlk2CZp3hVHzVuiKutgE4WiMsLatDaS_RtHSq-q2ESWENmUi7CoQBGLSDPGhdBOYG4vLO_PdmyPdKCPmPO_dq-ac/s2000/PXL_20240307_022758703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="2000" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTmktnozFXooxAzPQ-Y4eVGyEe2qtl54f2DjxElSrbbVSboZfwZ80p_KG0qCjiJ9Gu1wZ4XiWLVGHRhmodrcbi3HbSb8RuzpkCJBtlk2CZp3hVHzVuiKutgE4WiMsLatDaS_RtHSq-q2ESWENmUi7CoQBGLSDPGhdBOYG4vLO_PdmyPdKCPmPO_dq-ac/w400-h203/PXL_20240307_022758703.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But a quick turn saw the Triplane drop into the bomber's rear. The 1 1/2 Strutter was also closing in, nicely positioned on the Zeppelin-Staaken's tail. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijeZzkGozs5Nfv0gTjgQBVMl_rfm564c8zT7PjzneSApGFbHNxnzc36DLLO_ERF5c-eD2LhsyDY7D8LQHhxU2mHpLzFardc0dqABETsXl0wRlTgYL-OSpQ0eREx0QibkUcWHjmWDXF2Myr6ja9dRcDKXTxFI0KfMrwo6elI5RtrVvYkLTleZLr-Ykgz80/s2067/PXL_20240307_024101605.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2067" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijeZzkGozs5Nfv0gTjgQBVMl_rfm564c8zT7PjzneSApGFbHNxnzc36DLLO_ERF5c-eD2LhsyDY7D8LQHhxU2mHpLzFardc0dqABETsXl0wRlTgYL-OSpQ0eREx0QibkUcWHjmWDXF2Myr6ja9dRcDKXTxFI0KfMrwo6elI5RtrVvYkLTleZLr-Ykgz80/w388-h400/PXL_20240307_024101605.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A fourth aircraft had also appeared - an Armstrong-Whitworth FK8 - but it was a long way behind teh bomber and flying the wrong way when it did so, and had spent several turns laboriously turning towards the fight. The fifth plane to appear was another two-seater - an FE2d.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndzas7BhW_9MzwfAI4ZKcj9qk1mpOUqkTlQsNT1_V4hppDz6jDJ2E-nLUI4I7DkLW6u7h6K0kms3f1aAIBoonWttZfzoSyD23KMKVdzQMhhBod53S0LAVO8XK76bAx-A9BGhwFxc33gkx8PFTJwEb47eVmSDTkZe-ZD5aftuc0DqvFrAznifmkqeR9M4/s2000/PXL_20240307_024442521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1686" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndzas7BhW_9MzwfAI4ZKcj9qk1mpOUqkTlQsNT1_V4hppDz6jDJ2E-nLUI4I7DkLW6u7h6K0kms3f1aAIBoonWttZfzoSyD23KMKVdzQMhhBod53S0LAVO8XK76bAx-A9BGhwFxc33gkx8PFTJwEb47eVmSDTkZe-ZD5aftuc0DqvFrAznifmkqeR9M4/w338-h400/PXL_20240307_024442521.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This also took a lucky engine hit from the bomber's front-gunner. The two gunners to the bomber's rear had kept up a steady fore on the two Sopwiths, and had inflicted a few hits. But the British machines were accumulating a steady stream of damage on the German plane as well.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYTSUQxW9n2X0z5IUlCHPUlokxwnetJ8Kf4vqTB-nEDaUcQsKPabqv1CSZhA3sTa9k1ebUgNrI5BPTjT7r018C5oqV5RnDGJWIm1QnUMTmbDxqwaWOBxqK-J68DUWrAZ1ivghIp3DTlrj6wx-1D3PTyi4tMGtRxxZAw6tyYBr5_SLd73TfmXX7dRf4Mg/s2000/PXL_20240307_024858263.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1326" data-original-width="2000" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYTSUQxW9n2X0z5IUlCHPUlokxwnetJ8Kf4vqTB-nEDaUcQsKPabqv1CSZhA3sTa9k1ebUgNrI5BPTjT7r018C5oqV5RnDGJWIm1QnUMTmbDxqwaWOBxqK-J68DUWrAZ1ivghIp3DTlrj6wx-1D3PTyi4tMGtRxxZAw6tyYBr5_SLd73TfmXX7dRf4Mg/w400-h265/PXL_20240307_024858263.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The bomber was nearly at the end of its run now, and only a lucky shot would bring it down.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jDr8Crp2aeEb3RzU-4h1NFD_HSLKNqhmAaI_j3jmN4x9sAj4eLZByME2ECcUtKkQYwzbbqveDgBXwVuNcR0E6BtRrJPEoC1KQuaG0zgITKXhnsrTq4GEm0XBb64smks6-rX5P3-D8fgIYZvYHHh1ujl5-i4sq1WVmnI6tJu-RHueTn32yuHMyy833i8/s2000/PXL_20240307_025409902.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1869" data-original-width="2000" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jDr8Crp2aeEb3RzU-4h1NFD_HSLKNqhmAaI_j3jmN4x9sAj4eLZByME2ECcUtKkQYwzbbqveDgBXwVuNcR0E6BtRrJPEoC1KQuaG0zgITKXhnsrTq4GEm0XBb64smks6-rX5P3-D8fgIYZvYHHh1ujl5-i4sq1WVmnI6tJu-RHueTn32yuHMyy833i8/w400-h374/PXL_20240307_025409902.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They didn't get it.The bomber escaped.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZplHyLDLZOzk_NiEu7OgdXTS_uXPTgWT-CK7JYLNGxyS4svw09tk2EupBID8VGvIpsFHU1_MxvBymXlU5kocY_yZX_sU53qO05JNpBriYTcJGqEOW3Wx5sHEouUDLGTlKkGGpp1SwyWDtiCmGdK0T0fTkdDI9gb4xpIpDezR7Wh-CxEz7LFYmb9Prjk/s2000/PXL_20240307_025808950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="2000" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZplHyLDLZOzk_NiEu7OgdXTS_uXPTgWT-CK7JYLNGxyS4svw09tk2EupBID8VGvIpsFHU1_MxvBymXlU5kocY_yZX_sU53qO05JNpBriYTcJGqEOW3Wx5sHEouUDLGTlKkGGpp1SwyWDtiCmGdK0T0fTkdDI9gb4xpIpDezR7Wh-CxEz7LFYmb9Prjk/w400-h244/PXL_20240307_025808950.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>In fact the bomber was almost out of ammunition for its guns (I still restrict each gun position to eight shots), and had taken nearly 75% damage. So the British planes didn't do too badly and, had the first Triplane been able to maintain its attack, they may have brought down the Giant between them.</p><p>I did try another variant of the scenario a couple of days later (undocumented) where I used one board (instead of two rolling boards) and the bomber had targets to hit for VPs. Within a certain distance of the targets it would come under AA fire (as would any British plane that was in the zone, although at a reduced strength). In that game the bomber managed to bomb two targets, but couldn't turn to hit each one again with its remaining bombs in order to score more points. Three British planes attacked, but the fortunate roll of a Sopwith Camel was offset by its pilot being killed by the first shot the bomber made at it. The other two planes - an FK8 and a Triplane - kept up a steady attack on the bomber and the AA fire did some damage as well, but the bomber was able to escape. The FK8 was shot down, simply through accumulated damage (mostly from the bomber, but its own AA accounted for a couple of hits), whilst the Triplane simply ran out of ammunition. The actual bomb-runs were poor though (I rolled a D6 for their effectiveness), so the mission was something of a draw. I have started looking at a more defined VP system for this mission.</p><p>Another change I have been looking at (and trying out) is to divide the two side arcs into a front and rear section, thus giving me six firing arcs. Front and rear are still 45 degrees but each side arc is now only 22.5 degrees. I have had to fudge various rules to restrict side-arc firing and this change removes those fudges, actually making the rules simpler since it's easier to define arcs of fire. It will need me to update my plane stats, but I already have to do that for the increased hits anyway.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-92045770957332804382024-03-08T20:46:00.002+11:002024-03-08T20:46:21.770+11:00Lion Rampant<p>We played a game of Lion Rampant yesterday evening or, at least, Stuart and I played whilst Caesar looked things up, since it's been a while since we gave it a go.</p><p>Stuart had a very nice Medieval army made up of 3D printed figures that he'd recently painted. It had a lot of archers. This is important.</p><p>We rolled the holy relic scenario, in which Starts force, having thieved a relic from one of my abbeys, were trying to get it from one corner of the table to the other.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1qDdBlK-kvqN8hhS75B8m-25i96hUUsEyFXrUyBvb796gtOa0dLRdTWw2z51xmM3qw_Qg8sfUHvoihbPr3gFq2cP9Po7oA3GpCrM8aBhAK-pavMDU045-qBcHJSKbsiokqKR7qmx7BnrLZ14Sh6Mo7g2p33Hc5QWmhElZMcbYak-aAstYk32yaxjKGo/s2000/PXL_20240307_084512874.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1qDdBlK-kvqN8hhS75B8m-25i96hUUsEyFXrUyBvb796gtOa0dLRdTWw2z51xmM3qw_Qg8sfUHvoihbPr3gFq2cP9Po7oA3GpCrM8aBhAK-pavMDU045-qBcHJSKbsiokqKR7qmx7BnrLZ14Sh6Mo7g2p33Hc5QWmhElZMcbYak-aAstYk32yaxjKGo/w300-h400/PXL_20240307_084512874.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I used Caesar's Norman/Viking figures, but with the same list I'd used in the <a href="https://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com/2023/05/lion-rampant-at-shirecon.html">competition I'd played last year</a> (so nominally Sub-Roman British). I started my army in two separate corners, which was a silly thing to do as most of it couldn't benefit from the leader, and a few failed activations meant they basically sat and watched Stuart's force for the first few turn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's my leader and the heavy infantry.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuSKDACxmTWAnVyWsYmYAiCFIoQ9RhyphenhyphenRPqkAnd_zDeu_NJj_GwJLYyrx8o19WvoPW5DSe-Xzxy5posKchDnXcBt0jq2hZl6dvmkpADMsJM_FPNyMc531xkNLBSv9eS8jbLDpZ8e5DxqWot_xvpwLMtbINBfCm1HOb3AmTS27lDkqfR6VXnn_oJt6rlUs/s2000/PXL_20240307_084518926.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuSKDACxmTWAnVyWsYmYAiCFIoQ9RhyphenhyphenRPqkAnd_zDeu_NJj_GwJLYyrx8o19WvoPW5DSe-Xzxy5posKchDnXcBt0jq2hZl6dvmkpADMsJM_FPNyMc531xkNLBSv9eS8jbLDpZ8e5DxqWot_xvpwLMtbINBfCm1HOb3AmTS27lDkqfR6VXnn_oJt6rlUs/w300-h400/PXL_20240307_084518926.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>On the other side the light foot and the skirmishers.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGif8KeLObyrlldZNVqBbY0pdrCy_De8CbnKxeNPOkp5qgpkFvphDwWFeguCivInK8Ib7F6F8P3MXKE5hX4MTkmbkTk5qnoSMr5HF2CnBJ_mAVy7b8HDpe8TYw46s8om8DbW0qtvEzeaoUjSZMVk68PEyGVQ1JkfB1pgAR7W98Zt9TPRyjuIWblAnWs4/s2000/PXL_20240307_084526518.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1522" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGif8KeLObyrlldZNVqBbY0pdrCy_De8CbnKxeNPOkp5qgpkFvphDwWFeguCivInK8Ib7F6F8P3MXKE5hX4MTkmbkTk5qnoSMr5HF2CnBJ_mAVy7b8HDpe8TYw46s8om8DbW0qtvEzeaoUjSZMVk68PEyGVQ1JkfB1pgAR7W98Zt9TPRyjuIWblAnWs4/w305-h400/PXL_20240307_084526518.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This allowed Stuart to get out into the open middle of the field, and deploy all of his archer units. He then proceeded to mow down my troops as they appeared. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ibuuh6FESGHpqR5-IFaONt5pa_mGxfsPTbeL-VnBdWnlDw5e7z4Q8GPcLQGYOM6S9lZr3sNk53lJLNxU-i8sSdPM4sXChyphenhyphenOz42lv_6D6AuNlfmC2kd7txTB1tcQZESf_BmHKPgSPprYU7PbxL1Au3Y5qExpfjGSBPfg0ZQpyQtj-2JwjB8IM4UMks5U/s2000/PXL_20240307_085417342.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1573" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ibuuh6FESGHpqR5-IFaONt5pa_mGxfsPTbeL-VnBdWnlDw5e7z4Q8GPcLQGYOM6S9lZr3sNk53lJLNxU-i8sSdPM4sXChyphenhyphenOz42lv_6D6AuNlfmC2kd7txTB1tcQZESf_BmHKPgSPprYU7PbxL1Au3Y5qExpfjGSBPfg0ZQpyQtj-2JwjB8IM4UMks5U/w315-h400/PXL_20240307_085417342.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>His leader, some elite heavy foot, plodded forward carrying the relic under the cover of the arrow barrage, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif30JOki7123ikm8X0_qsV0dppJqA7oqtioSKeF0g8vU5ni6keb-gVhl4vmbetyymRTkvz6-yPMPEYjhQ64vHeRBngj0FkgSMqvxHr5ZdQSEdq9nTAOIGu9949QR4V3BcYjpnIPD3BU9oYqJYAANVrpm-4t155cKNSWA_Udw-OhQgxjStAjqKZUakOT7k/s2000/PXL_20240307_085420687.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1762" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif30JOki7123ikm8X0_qsV0dppJqA7oqtioSKeF0g8vU5ni6keb-gVhl4vmbetyymRTkvz6-yPMPEYjhQ64vHeRBngj0FkgSMqvxHr5ZdQSEdq9nTAOIGu9949QR4V3BcYjpnIPD3BU9oYqJYAANVrpm-4t155cKNSWA_Udw-OhQgxjStAjqKZUakOT7k/w353-h400/PXL_20240307_085420687.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The only unit in their way were some skirmishers, who simply melted away when attacked.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHIoxCvOE1DAMyiwRjGk8RP6ORCxv_1OW8DuzYeOPT0rzAt3V6C6PdmrmrSoGjiv6JsuaInVA1wDHkmCoFKYS-r-nrBb43sNNs4Zwe0drOW60BbAsqz3i6NQO3-z_eYmgJtQopFCM4hEd11sL9o0M0EU4bGlUxnshyphenhyphenvdNr8lB2kUnfLjqVsn6rWZnToVs/s2000/PXL_20240307_091200813.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHIoxCvOE1DAMyiwRjGk8RP6ORCxv_1OW8DuzYeOPT0rzAt3V6C6PdmrmrSoGjiv6JsuaInVA1wDHkmCoFKYS-r-nrBb43sNNs4Zwe0drOW60BbAsqz3i6NQO3-z_eYmgJtQopFCM4hEd11sL9o0M0EU4bGlUxnshyphenhyphenvdNr8lB2kUnfLjqVsn6rWZnToVs/w400-h300/PXL_20240307_091200813.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My other unit of skirmishers did manage to inflict a couple of casualties on the enemy elite foot.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34PNY9hbfAiG_SrDuDYc5mPHyz8shKtejrqYoO7Be4yiWkNpCV5fI61N0XnxpJh7oJ-4XhI2nd6oHIJ5T_wNGeMRu3JP2rn6C_av7VfObxhQx7g8Ph3xGnSJ8xe9_lQCH1hZB8WgpAoAdwfbIhVG4mXR5JLQthEES8EWM0EQbyfMo4tkP_sFkFuKpCgQ/s2000/PXL_20240307_092229656.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34PNY9hbfAiG_SrDuDYc5mPHyz8shKtejrqYoO7Be4yiWkNpCV5fI61N0XnxpJh7oJ-4XhI2nd6oHIJ5T_wNGeMRu3JP2rn6C_av7VfObxhQx7g8Ph3xGnSJ8xe9_lQCH1hZB8WgpAoAdwfbIhVG4mXR5JLQthEES8EWM0EQbyfMo4tkP_sFkFuKpCgQ/w300-h400/PXL_20240307_092229656.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And I did take out Stuart's skirmishers.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixRoz8rvBO1ek-TjeWtP8tmLplM00sWovUpE5btGwWOLpoUJxB6Zn_BTu4fgmiVym4Xbr1cUAvY2Hxr1usJVzQxBBkcB2aMTfjnSu3cMhRxBRBtgx0DE-_UXhMMJLyGIAnJbz40DOL0T-gG33sIuwq5xVUDoR-D2IH6ZrAXQygLBQIPDrFX46rzCwonL4/s2000/PXL_20240307_092806865.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixRoz8rvBO1ek-TjeWtP8tmLplM00sWovUpE5btGwWOLpoUJxB6Zn_BTu4fgmiVym4Xbr1cUAvY2Hxr1usJVzQxBBkcB2aMTfjnSu3cMhRxBRBtgx0DE-_UXhMMJLyGIAnJbz40DOL0T-gG33sIuwq5xVUDoR-D2IH6ZrAXQygLBQIPDrFX46rzCwonL4/w300-h400/PXL_20240307_092806865.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My only other success of the evening was when Stuart's light foot charged my skirmishers who, naturally, failed to evade, but then won the ensuing melee.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc1SobzbOX4qamiVUq917Zn7VckrPZ1J71g5NXf8oIsXCUEE6XV1e9ZnZsdfr_wH12RztLQVLy1R2v6JGrDvl4I5T4e_H7TraUx8ubYRuidEhnh8JHU74vro37BqEkKHEJ5dd83Q-O8ZowcyBP4iFd4UwVGXPGmYXhR2CMnzjWey1Qm1cSl5m8b5OQNg/s2000/PXL_20240307_095349768.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc1SobzbOX4qamiVUq917Zn7VckrPZ1J71g5NXf8oIsXCUEE6XV1e9ZnZsdfr_wH12RztLQVLy1R2v6JGrDvl4I5T4e_H7TraUx8ubYRuidEhnh8JHU74vro37BqEkKHEJ5dd83Q-O8ZowcyBP4iFd4UwVGXPGmYXhR2CMnzjWey1Qm1cSl5m8b5OQNg/w400-h300/PXL_20240307_095349768.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But basically my warband was shot to pieces before it could close with Stuart's troop. Couldn't fight them and couldn't outshoot them. It was a whitewash. The only VPs I got were for issuing a challenge to his leader. He declined and, based on the morale tests he rolled, his warband was inclined to think that this was a good move.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkf5r9DSyEr4_h3dz74OgNYND9cf3GtdxyqwaJSfqXbXVyJsQ4fUn5I1E1aP2wxi9EWbUGOZKQ_KEvgmDEefpEmmK4WVBl7KSdd4pwiM8-UqnWApn2exHmtEefw8ACs5OPzNdT5PN2U4dXzPKdvobehihVNUBl1Ck-erUYQjx4DLetrifWtCKcZmSuCy0/s2000/PXL_20240307_095955885.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkf5r9DSyEr4_h3dz74OgNYND9cf3GtdxyqwaJSfqXbXVyJsQ4fUn5I1E1aP2wxi9EWbUGOZKQ_KEvgmDEefpEmmK4WVBl7KSdd4pwiM8-UqnWApn2exHmtEefw8ACs5OPzNdT5PN2U4dXzPKdvobehihVNUBl1Ck-erUYQjx4DLetrifWtCKcZmSuCy0/w400-h300/PXL_20240307_095955885.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>So a convincing win for Stuart in the debut game for his warband.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-5043764967171498872024-03-07T09:46:00.004+11:002024-03-07T09:52:03.754+11:00Get The Gothas!<p>Having painted some big bombers it was time to try them out in a game. In previous bomber scenarios I've hurled a whole load of fighters at them and maybe given them a few escorts, and this is not necessarily a bad thing. However I've been browsing the Wings Of Glory Aerodrome, as it's a great source of information for WW1 air-gaming, even if it's targetted at a specific game. I was especially interested by <a href="https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?24738-%93Englandgeschwader%94-London-Raids-1917-1918&highlight=home+defence"><b>THIS POST</b></a> (which I hope you can see without having to subscribe). This looks at each bomber raid on London, and covers how many bombers went in, what types and the British response in terms of aircraft involved. What you realise is that attacks on the bombers were very uncoordinated and piecemeal, and I wanted to reflect this in a game.</p><p>For this scenario I decided to have two Gotha GV bombers which had to run the length of two 3' boards. The RFC/RNAS response would be randomised, both in terms of how many planes were involved and what types they were. For the solo game I ran I rolled 2D6 and took the lowest score (I think I'd treat a score of '1' as '2' though). This would be the number of aircraft that would intercept the bombers.</p><p>(If this was a two-player scenario I would have both players bid for how many intercepting fighters there would be, from 2-6. The player who bids the highest plays the bombers. Obviously you dice off on a draw.)</p><p>At the start of each turn I rolled a D6. On a 5+ a British plane would appear. There was a modifier of +1 each subsequent turn until a plane arrived. Then on the next turn I rolled for the next plane starting again on a 5+. So up to one plane could appear each turn.</p><p>I used the scatter setup from the <a href="https://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com/2020/08/dawn-patrol.html">Random Threat Scenario</a>, and had the planes appear 3D6" from the lead bomber.</p><p>The type of plane that appears each time is random. I based it on the mix of planes that were involved in the June/July raids, as well as what models I have without particular ones being used as a proxy for different types.</p><p>1 - Sopwith Pup (use Sopwith Camel model)<br />2 - Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter (use Bristol Fighter model)<br />3 - Bristol Scout (use a generic scratchbuild)<br />4 - BE12 (use BE2 model)<br />5 - Armstrong-Whitworth FK8 (use RE8 model)<br />6 - FE8 (use DH2 model)</p><p>That's the fun of 1/600th - the models can be used as other planes without too many eyebrows being raised.</p><p>On with the game!</p><p>Here are the bombers, ready to go. They both had experienced crews. I rolled for this but didn't allow them to be Aces. </p><p>I rolled three intercepting aircraft.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpWEnA2qcle7NI80jV_XzwiBznIEtvkaJJQKmFOYNG07UoFZ2kgJqhLiG6KiVpKnB_pqXc8nkXgpvkIv-DdMv1HK_-T4kyNet7tzRVS7P00R0YMkMq0v3arnGwFySQfZbuakzWDQdEpOQx5XAohE_8hiljxC6xgBahSfAp9HvSN4Cq8k08UPQkLl75lec/s2000/PXL_20240306_091329395.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1384" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpWEnA2qcle7NI80jV_XzwiBznIEtvkaJJQKmFOYNG07UoFZ2kgJqhLiG6KiVpKnB_pqXc8nkXgpvkIv-DdMv1HK_-T4kyNet7tzRVS7P00R0YMkMq0v3arnGwFySQfZbuakzWDQdEpOQx5XAohE_8hiljxC6xgBahSfAp9HvSN4Cq8k08UPQkLl75lec/w276-h400/PXL_20240306_091329395.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The first British aircraft appeared immediately - a Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter with an experienced crew.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFjHlxK2tmZXYeEupZY4EQSW3t7oAWoIE48JD-ppdUX3m7aZyDMCxea0mSN_blFa_qEkUOPImOFfeBb3XO8c8YY_4OOk4gnxI5Jq2ZjtpXN3pyKDRGwD5TGvAODA_Z8GFzUTP_ebZO5rhh-dUNR6GefMbww9Ejfzbxb_5U0zr_YXqvmgdc3c1N4-DolY/s2000/PXL_20240306_091800633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="2000" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFjHlxK2tmZXYeEupZY4EQSW3t7oAWoIE48JD-ppdUX3m7aZyDMCxea0mSN_blFa_qEkUOPImOFfeBb3XO8c8YY_4OOk4gnxI5Jq2ZjtpXN3pyKDRGwD5TGvAODA_Z8GFzUTP_ebZO5rhh-dUNR6GefMbww9Ejfzbxb_5U0zr_YXqvmgdc3c1N4-DolY/w400-h280/PXL_20240306_091800633.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The bombers moved to cover each other better, and ended up out of position as a second British plane appeared before them - a Bristol Scout.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFANhAZKs2qNnrMtWN6ii0ginM37f3A7sFSsKCwNMS70hB-8xP3sbY4l-9CqqI5dM2GpPhftiLG68uNRyUqDEiNxwgHlZEPbIShOsyjkqXdAp6RvrKMwmCqeGtn_4BKlrr8tKMJJFDLIi_-14LkmEe4cpXnxJULO2t8EcJONnfigwzAEkMey4n2TipFrQ/s2000/PXL_20240306_092454919.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1964" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFANhAZKs2qNnrMtWN6ii0ginM37f3A7sFSsKCwNMS70hB-8xP3sbY4l-9CqqI5dM2GpPhftiLG68uNRyUqDEiNxwgHlZEPbIShOsyjkqXdAp6RvrKMwmCqeGtn_4BKlrr8tKMJJFDLIi_-14LkmEe4cpXnxJULO2t8EcJONnfigwzAEkMey4n2TipFrQ/w393-h400/PXL_20240306_092454919.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Sopwith zipped in and attacked the rear bomber of the formation. The bombers shot back.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYZ484zYkUGTCsjbLg_oqxoP7ELZ0ZyCnCrUHhvF6zHAwJUuX7jCazlTd5H7VFU3yTXOqpiLWWcgei4EkQ5SPsJza77dv9DHksI_gGXLOmZur-QnT7f25wmMNqS1KM8ofLEXGWTb8bJknmNvC4pkRDkDNYwlBFGHHTuPJMgaLEDI-uFpfwuefETjoIZQ/s2000/PXL_20240306_093230682.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1475" data-original-width="2000" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYZ484zYkUGTCsjbLg_oqxoP7ELZ0ZyCnCrUHhvF6zHAwJUuX7jCazlTd5H7VFU3yTXOqpiLWWcgei4EkQ5SPsJza77dv9DHksI_gGXLOmZur-QnT7f25wmMNqS1KM8ofLEXGWTb8bJknmNvC4pkRDkDNYwlBFGHHTuPJMgaLEDI-uFpfwuefETjoIZQ/w400-h295/PXL_20240306_093230682.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Sopwith kept up the attack, but wasn't really making an impression on the bomber.. The Bristol made a pass from the front and scored some hits on the lead bomber. As it swept past the second bomber the German front-gunner took a shot and damaged the Scout's engine. Unable to maintain enough speed to pursue the bombers, and with oil and fuel leaking, the Scout broke off the attack.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Sa5brojngI-THZk403bbYL9cW7K_LYelif-_DHCL-cLrLwxVXKgJVa5Zp6BnVslYQPLbBszTOKXWf3WtZr9VgTwJ7NmyusS5_xLmDEg90lfyl61yhsOukSB7QkpGhFsw2eS707o-XXY-MlErGXNswI_OjpjOcboS2CzGGRqpjxwZ3dWPk4OztLnsjtg/s2000/PXL_20240306_093559916.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1245" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Sa5brojngI-THZk403bbYL9cW7K_LYelif-_DHCL-cLrLwxVXKgJVa5Zp6BnVslYQPLbBszTOKXWf3WtZr9VgTwJ7NmyusS5_xLmDEg90lfyl61yhsOukSB7QkpGhFsw2eS707o-XXY-MlErGXNswI_OjpjOcboS2CzGGRqpjxwZ3dWPk4OztLnsjtg/w249-h400/PXL_20240306_093559916.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This left the single Sopwith taking on the bombers. It kept in a tailing position on the white bomber, but was starting to take a few hits.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEt9pLAw09_zes91mpcpkYxsnkyqAGA4y8saV4xeqp7hxlO1Id-rcxc0ibLnQmjI2C00sBrbUq4K_1zTCW2pW-8v1ont1XIQz8bZLhEtm5j44gj02pxIGnRvu5tGLIyHHeR89m8lIPYZtwGgtvWSHoRPe11cvT4p06hYEZdFtZ9rRxpszKnDtjBajopow/s2000/PXL_20240306_093952470.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1388" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEt9pLAw09_zes91mpcpkYxsnkyqAGA4y8saV4xeqp7hxlO1Id-rcxc0ibLnQmjI2C00sBrbUq4K_1zTCW2pW-8v1ont1XIQz8bZLhEtm5j44gj02pxIGnRvu5tGLIyHHeR89m8lIPYZtwGgtvWSHoRPe11cvT4p06hYEZdFtZ9rRxpszKnDtjBajopow/w278-h400/PXL_20240306_093952470.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A second Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter appeared, but it was a long way off. Would it get into the action in time?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHucVUbRilwEI_fyZbR83kNU9EJOigfNbqCEBVrBhxEyf8YACXjpbvIkB8ZoizIzmyQbTR5mGXuLch2DABo0Bccrws6OjH-RiD_2QDaqh7-222vh0ZKDo3xth-UoVOxsm6Uxb2CsJhk0KL1om_qgfD2fyco0ZsAmDmG2oi9HjhmgsRmFc0hVoTAWiDOHU/s2000/PXL_20240306_094432047.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1313" data-original-width="2000" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHucVUbRilwEI_fyZbR83kNU9EJOigfNbqCEBVrBhxEyf8YACXjpbvIkB8ZoizIzmyQbTR5mGXuLch2DABo0Bccrws6OjH-RiD_2QDaqh7-222vh0ZKDo3xth-UoVOxsm6Uxb2CsJhk0KL1om_qgfD2fyco0ZsAmDmG2oi9HjhmgsRmFc0hVoTAWiDOHU/w400-h263/PXL_20240306_094432047.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The bomber did its best to dodge and weave and even managed to see the Sopwith overshoot at one stage and get a clear shot on its tail. Embarassing.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdZenUfGP4RukyV88Ot48g5mCUMWQcz2rnuJgqeguSFnteXsY_soXNjlO-AM__2I0WhfXruPe2KGjjAzy55j0cDoVtMALWJKVPMUkwFvbIrm5wgHu07tSaLskdYst6EJkBgzseOwr3uLecysN0hHNRHq_jfFL-wyu-PHE-DG-gsbo0DeSPSojzxNNPBo/s2000/PXL_20240306_094757811.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1339" data-original-width="2000" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdZenUfGP4RukyV88Ot48g5mCUMWQcz2rnuJgqeguSFnteXsY_soXNjlO-AM__2I0WhfXruPe2KGjjAzy55j0cDoVtMALWJKVPMUkwFvbIrm5wgHu07tSaLskdYst6EJkBgzseOwr3uLecysN0hHNRHq_jfFL-wyu-PHE-DG-gsbo0DeSPSojzxNNPBo/w400-h268/PXL_20240306_094757811.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As the Sopwith turned it's observer raked the Gotha with a burst from the Lewis ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0JqK3AQipmj67FNe6kIEzkBg8pZJkrRzfF-B0UzzUlmuL2QkSr-wy_iD5vpKBBsHk3MTAWsymT__9YPc6zavTNqqh75hIqnx1N9yI3fUGE-Ddke5K6ePMreEFHZ0kvBejHCPCvXDlxnOf-K2cxlPc8-AImcvm81ORiLSU3qcOfTB6ZfGh1n8cjD_0pM/s2000/PXL_20240306_095129698.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1704" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0JqK3AQipmj67FNe6kIEzkBg8pZJkrRzfF-B0UzzUlmuL2QkSr-wy_iD5vpKBBsHk3MTAWsymT__9YPc6zavTNqqh75hIqnx1N9yI3fUGE-Ddke5K6ePMreEFHZ0kvBejHCPCvXDlxnOf-K2cxlPc8-AImcvm81ORiLSU3qcOfTB6ZfGh1n8cjD_0pM/w341-h400/PXL_20240306_095129698.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This killed the front-gunner and the pilot, and the Gotha went down!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSyYRZVALGpMP9AG4g1F8QnFC4PVwOofG3362Da5CqfCEQuFZW9OciCbjxwtbJTIQoHqDHiuT_Bd5VtRJGSGVTfIu4ieRTt0cZHrc7Ayeo8vb6A88qxqWxxzC5m40uRVtY59KGF4-qnuMYAETZJHx8cgtu407Q66bGmXYoN8JPVlkqB7wZKQK7aogejIQ/s2000/PXL_20240306_095940858.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1139" data-original-width="2000" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSyYRZVALGpMP9AG4g1F8QnFC4PVwOofG3362Da5CqfCEQuFZW9OciCbjxwtbJTIQoHqDHiuT_Bd5VtRJGSGVTfIu4ieRTt0cZHrc7Ayeo8vb6A88qxqWxxzC5m40uRVtY59KGF4-qnuMYAETZJHx8cgtu407Q66bGmXYoN8JPVlkqB7wZKQK7aogejIQ/s320/PXL_20240306_095940858.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>The two Sopwiths now closed up in an attack on the second bomber</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzi9tJI6ua8hIVcfif-gDNOXLKKd4-U2cHdeCgtO3MgjKwxIC7OCVzg7f3cFXV-y59N68MQhlGv5J8zdJCVu9k4PXVxFoRYAh0-1zTUa_EMOeZZf9wHxOSwgF7Qc0JZEtK10WUEczhjMbdWLH8nmxXKx8676CYASHxOHbyUCRbIrCiSmtTXsW4q1mr4uk/s2000/PXL_20240306_095331215.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1715" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzi9tJI6ua8hIVcfif-gDNOXLKKd4-U2cHdeCgtO3MgjKwxIC7OCVzg7f3cFXV-y59N68MQhlGv5J8zdJCVu9k4PXVxFoRYAh0-1zTUa_EMOeZZf9wHxOSwgF7Qc0JZEtK10WUEczhjMbdWLH8nmxXKx8676CYASHxOHbyUCRbIrCiSmtTXsW4q1mr4uk/w343-h400/PXL_20240306_095331215.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was not a sensible move on the part of the first Sopwith, since it had taken a fair amount of damage from the white Gotha. A fantastically lucky shot from the tail-gunner of the red Gotha scored enough hits to down the Sopwith.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHwVJ2Mg7fvwzEb1PQDg7bljZbnvTEMfo4l5FiHaugj8os8CJfzBUc3UBHElkpsL4tixUZHH4zbTj5WA5O-DL3i_hTAfjPhvaG_dOe4vYwYSa3Od6KPXPQKFJ-CEB8Fx2iaVDbXqkBRpwJLIQCLqo7lV352yGTyGoF4K7gIVdrj7Hi-QV4Cn2wwTTPeU/s2000/PXL_20240306_095549666.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="2000" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHwVJ2Mg7fvwzEb1PQDg7bljZbnvTEMfo4l5FiHaugj8os8CJfzBUc3UBHElkpsL4tixUZHH4zbTj5WA5O-DL3i_hTAfjPhvaG_dOe4vYwYSa3Od6KPXPQKFJ-CEB8Fx2iaVDbXqkBRpwJLIQCLqo7lV352yGTyGoF4K7gIVdrj7Hi-QV4Cn2wwTTPeU/w400-h221/PXL_20240306_095549666.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The other Sopwith closed in on its target, but time was running out. The pilot poured fire into the bomber, and even saw some structural damage. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_D-TvhpWmG0fBBcnAJKXr03iOdSy-mYLBRYAh_LejPwY6Q_wYTRQbsiMDUMFnA9fG-S05GRXGG4u9NuhRh8Aq_t58rcZZpZKQO47zN3mQp6MnAD2cmCUoUI4EJhrH6bfk4DJz-9GGgkGROF310TRiYRywfoQpi17QjhdufT2JROBwas4xzWPUC_GIRQ/s2000/PXL_20240306_095731016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1680" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_D-TvhpWmG0fBBcnAJKXr03iOdSy-mYLBRYAh_LejPwY6Q_wYTRQbsiMDUMFnA9fG-S05GRXGG4u9NuhRh8Aq_t58rcZZpZKQO47zN3mQp6MnAD2cmCUoUI4EJhrH6bfk4DJz-9GGgkGROF310TRiYRywfoQpi17QjhdufT2JROBwas4xzWPUC_GIRQ/w336-h400/PXL_20240306_095731016.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But it wasn't enough. The Sopwith broke off the attack as the second bomber escaped.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1Rbcgo033nO2lFSSF4xUHO39a456w9yUZRCu3m9CMMcg7htI_WGL3k8wQQQeOwVrxNkkJSspvx7CuAJX6uGrXWmK17AbCiaUC8j_zRYwJw2fEZ9U6qLC_HnmD4rcvORI_3c10DVYn7MarsYwN5A9xzsEBa_bk6JpWzID5blz8080SvmQsAy2JKc59po/s2000/PXL_20240306_095852853.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="2000" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1Rbcgo033nO2lFSSF4xUHO39a456w9yUZRCu3m9CMMcg7htI_WGL3k8wQQQeOwVrxNkkJSspvx7CuAJX6uGrXWmK17AbCiaUC8j_zRYwJw2fEZ9U6qLC_HnmD4rcvORI_3c10DVYn7MarsYwN5A9xzsEBa_bk6JpWzID5blz8080SvmQsAy2JKc59po/w400-h264/PXL_20240306_095852853.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The random element of this scenario made for a lot of fun, and both sides got a kill. The bombers are very hard to take down; you are unlikely to get one simply through accumulated damage; you really need to maximise your hit dice and hope for critical hits. Still, it seems to reflect the real difficulties pilots had historically.</div><div><br /></div><div>In this game, and some earlier unrecorded lunchtime games) I have been trying a few changes to the rules.</div><div><p>Sideslips - I have changed these so that instead of the sideways component being additional to the main move, it is now part of it. When you do a sideslip you move the aircraft at least half of its movement straight forward. Any remaining movement is made to the side, up to the maximum amount rolled.</p><p>Damage - For some time I have felt that planes are too easy to shoot down with accumulated damage and that maybe the number of hits they can take should be increased. I actually looked at a few other rules and did some rough and ready calculations on how many bursts of fire you'd need to use to bring down certain types of planes (excluding critical hits), and found that Spandau & Lewis gave a rather low figure in comparison. To that end I have upped the number of hits a plane can take by about 50%. I'll update the rules at some stage with the new figures. As it is I have several planes I want to add to the lists at the back anyway.</p><p>Multiple Guns - I had a rule that if a plane had two guns that could fire into the same arc, they could only use one of them on a particular target each turn. I have changed this so that they can fire a second (or even more) shot from guns into the same arc but that any shot after the first takes a -1 dice penalty.</p><p>(Basically my simple firing arcs allow the Gothas to fire their front and rear guns into the side arcs, so they could, in theory, concentrate their fire on a single plane. This makes that just a little harder. Multiple planes firing on the same target is already covered by the modifier for there being closer aircraft in the same arc.)</p><p>Crew Hits - I'd kept crew hits fairly simply until now; a critical would hit one crew member with a 50/50 chance of killing or wounding them. But with multi-crew bombers in play I felt that maybe more than one crewman could be hit at a time. So now I am trying this method:</p><p>A Critical Hit of 1-2 is a Crew Hit. One randomly determined crew member is hit. If the plane has more than one crewman roll a D6. On a 5+ a second randomly determined crewmember is hit. Roll again until you either fails to hit a crewmember, or all crewmembers have been hit. Each crewman can only be hit once. Then dice for each crewman hit - on a 1-3 they are wounded and on a 4-6 they are killed. A previously wounded crewmember is automatically killed if hit.</p><p>So basically a crew critical may only hit one person, or it may hit several crew. This is what happened to the Gotha in the game above; the shot hot the lead gunner, then the rear-gunner and finally the pilot. The front-gunner and pilot were killed and the rear-gunner was wounded. Obviously in the case of a single-seater there's only the pilot and it's a 50/50 whether they will be killed or wounded, but it changes how two-seaters and above take crew hits.</p><p>With regard to the above scenario, I want to try it with the giant Zeppelin-Staaken next, and then look at adding in some rules for actual bombing attacks and anti-aircraft fire.</p></div>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-35654510050542189372024-03-03T02:00:00.001+11:002024-03-03T02:00:00.130+11:00More Painting<p>Another batch of completed WW1 aircraft, all from Tumbling Dice, naturally.</p><p>At the front are a couple of Fokker DR1s, in the middle some French Farman F20s and at the back a mighty Zeppelin-Staaken RVI bomber.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Se6K2xbQZrxJ4JH1wImJREoKgJDUL8gLCgIJfSJKMJIH98P3DmWMuRmD08yBV9lVsZF0rzzPFQvrY03q2kH9pwJIOMKtWicsvFAn03ncGQzf0nKlvZqMKDfBQjNz8PXkg5KdqEvPA73lUrCGM0VoeCU2YXhyAEsSdauVgL-igAoXFzrrE1xAcih3Pkc/s2000/PXL_20240301_053253850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1709" data-original-width="2000" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Se6K2xbQZrxJ4JH1wImJREoKgJDUL8gLCgIJfSJKMJIH98P3DmWMuRmD08yBV9lVsZF0rzzPFQvrY03q2kH9pwJIOMKtWicsvFAn03ncGQzf0nKlvZqMKDfBQjNz8PXkg5KdqEvPA73lUrCGM0VoeCU2YXhyAEsSdauVgL-igAoXFzrrE1xAcih3Pkc/w400-h341/PXL_20240301_053253850.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Farmans being chased by a couple of triplanes.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5JywWAuaP6rNYt1k3tfWwlH7kMNaXjQJUMZtbljn-efSmBB5nZx_zq0OgKsPQR7snRHQzUGQxVEoyGMZf76gQcnDnclTMJ0l81136xm0sYUXjMU66ihURsopJsRR1WIwKrzVPglUTZba0jc3KBH67OH2kQ-MJ5NOCf5xz5LLdn4GiCkpiTRO7yMifSg/s2000/PXL_20240301_053314861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1445" data-original-width="2000" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5JywWAuaP6rNYt1k3tfWwlH7kMNaXjQJUMZtbljn-efSmBB5nZx_zq0OgKsPQR7snRHQzUGQxVEoyGMZf76gQcnDnclTMJ0l81136xm0sYUXjMU66ihURsopJsRR1WIwKrzVPglUTZba0jc3KBH67OH2kQ-MJ5NOCf5xz5LLdn4GiCkpiTRO7yMifSg/w400-h289/PXL_20240301_053314861.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Farmans will pass as F40s if you don't look too closely, so are useful for a few years of the war.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip7ivFgkH3gHQ2zlOK1pEY-QKkpLXQsXbTQUj3DCigbtOj2TMAVD9-s63H0b80QhH6vVbm2T9mWjiMCiQhDukKccHs4u62Kxs0dY2iMt2i_z33AGUFPKPcTUbukzRsI3XWPjqMVLAnVtQBBuRMoQLQcAw6ilwC0McprsagAprBk-EyqKOhC8o9yC2FKOQ/s2000/PXL_20240301_053334415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1581" data-original-width="2000" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip7ivFgkH3gHQ2zlOK1pEY-QKkpLXQsXbTQUj3DCigbtOj2TMAVD9-s63H0b80QhH6vVbm2T9mWjiMCiQhDukKccHs4u62Kxs0dY2iMt2i_z33AGUFPKPcTUbukzRsI3XWPjqMVLAnVtQBBuRMoQLQcAw6ilwC0McprsagAprBk-EyqKOhC8o9yC2FKOQ/w400-h316/PXL_20240301_053334415.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My Fokker Dr1 collection. I couldn't find what you'd call a 'standard' colour scheme for them , so they are all done in the markings of named pilots based mostly on which colours I liked the look of. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RYuJqPwM4n9wASEDGHHO22LgVJoBWDB9OWPwCIV3VYj0odfbNV4ewS_9aendTbkmfT8Fq1OqAaylg8vFoIoxB3Rod36QBhKUe1g543WvwJofdRmhT-HvxdWUWoMzlxu3-JTWDBAc_u3ejTr8TuXJ408oWZHnodRSLLWkmr1T6OmM2D_m0FTFEcYym_Y/s2000/PXL_20240301_053417374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1818" data-original-width="2000" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RYuJqPwM4n9wASEDGHHO22LgVJoBWDB9OWPwCIV3VYj0odfbNV4ewS_9aendTbkmfT8Fq1OqAaylg8vFoIoxB3Rod36QBhKUe1g543WvwJofdRmhT-HvxdWUWoMzlxu3-JTWDBAc_u3ejTr8TuXJ408oWZHnodRSLLWkmr1T6OmM2D_m0FTFEcYym_Y/w400-h364/PXL_20240301_053417374.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Triplanes on patrol.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaUJPyKG7bDX9mFT9cuKDaYNqcAOSlf7lwmlcWMGCOxKgS8g5b33IzGmYuItyxSekExiri5J4kMTux_w5elFEP4VRyfx8ugZluPBKg3tbY4u0r_Ot9D8957uOzqkit06mWuejivq-BN1NvKf3U2ovamrsSB8stTZU4IZWTJDcZ26hFzC1zz1tslNxt01Y/s2000/PXL_20240301_053427732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1803" data-original-width="2000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaUJPyKG7bDX9mFT9cuKDaYNqcAOSlf7lwmlcWMGCOxKgS8g5b33IzGmYuItyxSekExiri5J4kMTux_w5elFEP4VRyfx8ugZluPBKg3tbY4u0r_Ot9D8957uOzqkit06mWuejivq-BN1NvKf3U2ovamrsSB8stTZU4IZWTJDcZ26hFzC1zz1tslNxt01Y/w400-h360/PXL_20240301_053427732.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And here's the big bomber. It's wingspan was on a par with some WWII long-range bombers.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78KxsiJ_xNxIh2nIen5_ZQBCDcYpg-wnroSiZxECXxIA7x9htKboQkZEPUltNnERQ9Yue1tYg9ty1VawKDnHMGIYlZlrPEmj8QT8DNeZUypnpgjGEe_tG2_NmJWa2EkgwEaphBylpI5vdguC49t_uQthfOIBMoZ9Z7hvgz-229HNIQPvz-lqzE71ASes/s2000/PXL_20240301_053441501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="2000" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78KxsiJ_xNxIh2nIen5_ZQBCDcYpg-wnroSiZxECXxIA7x9htKboQkZEPUltNnERQ9Yue1tYg9ty1VawKDnHMGIYlZlrPEmj8QT8DNeZUypnpgjGEe_tG2_NmJWa2EkgwEaphBylpI5vdguC49t_uQthfOIBMoZ9Z7hvgz-229HNIQPvz-lqzE71ASes/w400-h315/PXL_20240301_053441501.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This huge aircraft has a crew of eleven. Those brown spots on the rear of the upper wing are gun positions, used by the mechanics who are stationed in each of the engine nacelles. With a rear-gunner or two in the fuselage this plane can put out a fair bit of fire behind and to the sides.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLgo9FDt_tvIjTvhyphenhyphenfQZxACmeu-uFOB1v4UUTaQvPWWe1X_jyZvckBcczAtjteee2VI5t-NxSnUNNimEHEDi_xnV1OWjkPj7lj74BjqEua0q7T31TcO4xiw2c7RRTanSN5GvzpT7lojN-8I2aIh4_wWHWzu-92Fo7a3hsmfR1f9-HtQC3ISKr5xnXa6dM/s2000/PXL_20240301_053450084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1269" data-original-width="2000" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLgo9FDt_tvIjTvhyphenhyphenfQZxACmeu-uFOB1v4UUTaQvPWWe1X_jyZvckBcczAtjteee2VI5t-NxSnUNNimEHEDi_xnV1OWjkPj7lj74BjqEua0q7T31TcO4xiw2c7RRTanSN5GvzpT7lojN-8I2aIh4_wWHWzu-92Fo7a3hsmfR1f9-HtQC3ISKr5xnXa6dM/w400-h254/PXL_20240301_053450084.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Note the enclosed cabin.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiGZoC_FyUfk3MqlBScoWom9Ax1WYjiq1RD37bq3s-tqlJMHB6XjjDS0hKlOb4zxxoY1btUvhRXMf-vmAITOUuahTzSRNNglNjq-CJ_AJH__MhCCyNM1AlM1kKQ2oPl9pjmjiS0KtdCg4ECy6MKUGew8E02fEZw2Pq6fl838hF_0J7vFq5golj0K-s_g/s2000/PXL_20240301_053501129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1405" data-original-width="2000" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiGZoC_FyUfk3MqlBScoWom9Ax1WYjiq1RD37bq3s-tqlJMHB6XjjDS0hKlOb4zxxoY1btUvhRXMf-vmAITOUuahTzSRNNglNjq-CJ_AJH__MhCCyNM1AlM1kKQ2oPl9pjmjiS0KtdCg4ECy6MKUGew8E02fEZw2Pq6fl838hF_0J7vFq5golj0K-s_g/w400-h281/PXL_20240301_053501129.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The extremes of size - teeny tiny Dr1s escort a mighty giant.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLkg7Me-36Rk26r6cTcGzqdo7EAoctpZI_YicLn-YGc_w8qJ8sQDcqvSShDVEryhG16PU8uVRFFtKcufqnEYArO4xxBNrNtgkVxVgEghWkB6kjtDM4raXkVdewLw3PAxYg8VDTCIat4Qn6vs1NAGx-KtMJHZt-5eso7R-9LkMhMIT7e51NKVmV62y9K0/s2000/PXL_20240301_053514113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="2000" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLkg7Me-36Rk26r6cTcGzqdo7EAoctpZI_YicLn-YGc_w8qJ8sQDcqvSShDVEryhG16PU8uVRFFtKcufqnEYArO4xxBNrNtgkVxVgEghWkB6kjtDM4raXkVdewLw3PAxYg8VDTCIat4Qn6vs1NAGx-KtMJHZt-5eso7R-9LkMhMIT7e51NKVmV62y9K0/w400-h274/PXL_20240301_053514113.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Now I have to design some fun scenarios for the Zeppelin-Staaken (and the Gothas of course).</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-11306663311137006032024-03-01T11:30:00.003+11:002024-03-01T16:54:30.607+11:00More Games<p>I have spent the past week playing odd small games of 'Spandau & Lewis' at lunchtime. Mostly they've been of the random threat nature, outlines in numerous earlier posts. This one involved a Morane L - the plane that had the Garros wedges to deflect bullets from the propeller. It was being flown as a single-seater and would encounter a mix of unarmed and machine-gun armed two-seaters.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1X_zLrQKJxikLj-kieFxSy7nKthWxOXW39TcjHhWw-rPRYrCNmuNFise7IlWllvmN12bWD_H1IBURc4iZryYVoJmqlXcovCt1Ev8wWsdWeWBaxjPLv5n64VtjwxcE7O82ayz05_7sXe19xNn3uUz8Hkuu2djqQMn6AqUzs4nOugxTCeHWd5Qzjd5FGmw/s2000/PXL_20240226_013405445.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="2000" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1X_zLrQKJxikLj-kieFxSy7nKthWxOXW39TcjHhWw-rPRYrCNmuNFise7IlWllvmN12bWD_H1IBURc4iZryYVoJmqlXcovCt1Ev8wWsdWeWBaxjPLv5n64VtjwxcE7O82ayz05_7sXe19xNn3uUz8Hkuu2djqQMn6AqUzs4nOugxTCeHWd5Qzjd5FGmw/w400-h263/PXL_20240226_013405445.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Two Albatros Bs armed with just small arms, for example.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mu5zEMo-c7EuaA1XV0s2L3rM7ZBNPYAO7BzOLl_OgZlJ3p2KGauhyphenhyphenVjCVzP8p3M8bkkShOAficCF60O_K1TaZpnncQMBkawNRNHt4cxu1GXQI6yaSxNNylHYWfLo0LQOY3ILmicutWZCm5O_dPMk3k_isbC4MAT8XGKGMLyD6FWIJUk7hQ1oYpd3FmU/s2000/PXL_20240226_013657609.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1955" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mu5zEMo-c7EuaA1XV0s2L3rM7ZBNPYAO7BzOLl_OgZlJ3p2KGauhyphenhyphenVjCVzP8p3M8bkkShOAficCF60O_K1TaZpnncQMBkawNRNHt4cxu1GXQI6yaSxNNylHYWfLo0LQOY3ILmicutWZCm5O_dPMk3k_isbC4MAT8XGKGMLyD6FWIJUk7hQ1oYpd3FmU/w391-h400/PXL_20240226_013657609.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stalking them ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYc71hHTn5tU9EilersResxlPxyM6nFjgNV1DZGRw45TEgzba5Q2rPIue90I8fRhiKWyPbW7VRJgoqCG_sVvF4H2Zayq9zSpb09neSVXft5Zrh0x5lS9Wy5t_Ethy8W6gB-o5ltMGkvIcrJuEq-ouC3uUEhJo_n3oMjPrkomFFjBrWaWhPyFsnYWC6Ng/s2000/PXL_20240226_013922126.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYc71hHTn5tU9EilersResxlPxyM6nFjgNV1DZGRw45TEgzba5Q2rPIue90I8fRhiKWyPbW7VRJgoqCG_sVvF4H2Zayq9zSpb09neSVXft5Zrh0x5lS9Wy5t_Ethy8W6gB-o5ltMGkvIcrJuEq-ouC3uUEhJo_n3oMjPrkomFFjBrWaWhPyFsnYWC6Ng/w300-h400/PXL_20240226_013922126.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And in for the attack.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2XzTCI1a7ptaZrawsmsGfPCjDFeRcpmvv4UgDkvheDLb5dSD1wPcDav7Uh9TV8T3hYJa0axokIqYYea0ptxM_U5jmBQhCgu2zW_cYjWiQDln1CcqugAGXQ4q0HXWcl41Tt9sO8tGRTygo6Jv8vpv58TOuzbrqa3JXK_g_DlwbUbvZYq6-GgNCm5YDW-M/s2000/PXL_20240226_014109413.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1429" data-original-width="2000" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2XzTCI1a7ptaZrawsmsGfPCjDFeRcpmvv4UgDkvheDLb5dSD1wPcDav7Uh9TV8T3hYJa0axokIqYYea0ptxM_U5jmBQhCgu2zW_cYjWiQDln1CcqugAGXQ4q0HXWcl41Tt9sO8tGRTygo6Jv8vpv58TOuzbrqa3JXK_g_DlwbUbvZYq6-GgNCm5YDW-M/w400-h286/PXL_20240226_014109413.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The problem is that their speed is as good as that of the Morane L, so once the attacker gets behind them they can pretty much run for safety and not be caught.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYLDTRRPiGLXUU3wfBVdgxW2A3y9S8tEpF1ZR0qS_fOk0sgpuzou8mrTUybxOqfXRPfnYHyPm8a0BpjForRGNS9vLOTvYP6lqrBm3e4XIxIub9lRK8G1W7HPfJVrsALPbnTZoK4-tyHYoyx5nfribmXcvMsBF2weigJLKRvIoFNvWD_baFW0VMSeq1do/s2000/PXL_20240226_014335814.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="2000" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYLDTRRPiGLXUU3wfBVdgxW2A3y9S8tEpF1ZR0qS_fOk0sgpuzou8mrTUybxOqfXRPfnYHyPm8a0BpjForRGNS9vLOTvYP6lqrBm3e4XIxIub9lRK8G1W7HPfJVrsALPbnTZoK4-tyHYoyx5nfribmXcvMsBF2weigJLKRvIoFNvWD_baFW0VMSeq1do/w400-h245/PXL_20240226_014335814.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In this case the furthest one just ran for home, whilst the other, (who was still within gunnery range) turned to bring its gun to bear more effectively</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32Ryh1PBfptb_LIbdWU_c388y-ARLIdA1bh3836Iu0lh8Dj3qzCJndNr9mX7bd5EkT8XQst6HKZPJg0Uj-NPU2jXYz8xzMTOK4EMcsKGwFSxOBjvhVDp5BVOGdtXeuwAWZftCD3Zf_uDHdCHcQm0QAjX2odI1B-sLXBAXOm_CbZYi8RwXykeZKeXDrH0/s2000/PXL_20240226_014705248.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="2000" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32Ryh1PBfptb_LIbdWU_c388y-ARLIdA1bh3836Iu0lh8Dj3qzCJndNr9mX7bd5EkT8XQst6HKZPJg0Uj-NPU2jXYz8xzMTOK4EMcsKGwFSxOBjvhVDp5BVOGdtXeuwAWZftCD3Zf_uDHdCHcQm0QAjX2odI1B-sLXBAXOm_CbZYi8RwXykeZKeXDrH0/w400-h210/PXL_20240226_014705248.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Morane tried chasing after the nearest Albatros, but still ended up losing contact with it. And they were the only threat to appear, so it was a short game. The one Albatros was quite badly shot up, but still got away.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxlLeJJozg1v0-p_Uma0wNpnbHBhCqzMsJEqGS4lBDT2eWGfwa9KsJ-IzSs_z-GwSAA24xAAVqO4h3bTgRicsyL0bRdoabp1ag6pipMEDIyO6gDNtbTsXk5KViA5RhA4jm4EZm89KRoAeWmj3PhUYeIlvena6cXPBqMNt47A8rBjNHdOcV_wJjWHSiOM/s2000/PXL_20240226_014843251.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="2000" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxlLeJJozg1v0-p_Uma0wNpnbHBhCqzMsJEqGS4lBDT2eWGfwa9KsJ-IzSs_z-GwSAA24xAAVqO4h3bTgRicsyL0bRdoabp1ag6pipMEDIyO6gDNtbTsXk5KViA5RhA4jm4EZm89KRoAeWmj3PhUYeIlvena6cXPBqMNt47A8rBjNHdOcV_wJjWHSiOM/w400-h233/PXL_20240226_014843251.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was another game. My Morane lost the German two-seater in a cloud and when it found it again it was too far away to catch.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zQLCoXi1L3fvDlzHqAhKIe_NPFOGsSEyJpANTM_688NYngUC_OPTw2Szdr9alvpue2otJIpJAZMNEJYdZyvOz77kEKPwzWh1buY-iB-vfkWFhVyqRP4TRJuvwZGtJOQa_ZMxXVahyYj3I9Zg3qWhhmf5iScbWNbD1lEHuCh-3Fo99Ewt3LzoGvhndHs/s2000/PXL_20240226_020117351.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1351" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zQLCoXi1L3fvDlzHqAhKIe_NPFOGsSEyJpANTM_688NYngUC_OPTw2Szdr9alvpue2otJIpJAZMNEJYdZyvOz77kEKPwzWh1buY-iB-vfkWFhVyqRP4TRJuvwZGtJOQa_ZMxXVahyYj3I9Zg3qWhhmf5iScbWNbD1lEHuCh-3Fo99Ewt3LzoGvhndHs/w270-h400/PXL_20240226_020117351.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was a more conventional scenario; the two-seaters had to recce the villages before returning home, and the Morane could try to stop one of both of them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrRK6zl-qbXjO3X536D-ESpQnwC4q_PKFbA5dn-A2IEvfwCzfYrT2b8Ifcx4N8bz1qhecZgH0_7q2GX0gTXFA7OyC2XWFiXhGC6z8ZM65YmVvZfohrLcH0VES618rXWOgFOPUPTj661f_U3FOWezzMYNh8qMNYsnyVPqXahWq69VLpTZ57vLKURqlqPo/s2000/PXL_20240227_021009675.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1865" data-original-width="2000" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrRK6zl-qbXjO3X536D-ESpQnwC4q_PKFbA5dn-A2IEvfwCzfYrT2b8Ifcx4N8bz1qhecZgH0_7q2GX0gTXFA7OyC2XWFiXhGC6z8ZM65YmVvZfohrLcH0VES618rXWOgFOPUPTj661f_U3FOWezzMYNh8qMNYsnyVPqXahWq69VLpTZ57vLKURqlqPo/w400-h373/PXL_20240227_021009675.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Things went well initially, and an Albatros was forced to defend itself rather than try and do its job.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToOmN6qBw2CQXT6jx8teJX787BGVwB9L3k3gnZTAZ5eOiwukdVDrx4C6APITAvtj7S-AZT7rbaExCsJBqqGuv4GdkDYr-4cMld4ovWhnjfaogxM583q6gbklTBu22sJHhOU-j0SFbliSb4Gmzyu1oSYaYrqgAaRY6a-WCQRgCfUh5FlxjrwfgHenC77w/s2000/PXL_20240227_021406727.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="2000" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToOmN6qBw2CQXT6jx8teJX787BGVwB9L3k3gnZTAZ5eOiwukdVDrx4C6APITAvtj7S-AZT7rbaExCsJBqqGuv4GdkDYr-4cMld4ovWhnjfaogxM583q6gbklTBu22sJHhOU-j0SFbliSb4Gmzyu1oSYaYrqgAaRY6a-WCQRgCfUh5FlxjrwfgHenC77w/w400-h238/PXL_20240227_021406727.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Morane did a nice job of keeping it from the objective</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinu61tQ8TKkks72GJ7s_od44ZGLnqit9gezRM2R6uBhHW5EEbEaAr7gcmc3fmECA8x_ZhlHMBs5RzhP_d47bgESq4Fvy-cV0_c6z97J-_LGY7sECO3UoTPuGUIXvP2M-fQg8T83anUcuH90AwYW7zckkpUc1eIGDrny6u2pjm5ETKvTGHmxZ2gaiZfVj0/s2000/PXL_20240227_021714028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1595" data-original-width="2000" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinu61tQ8TKkks72GJ7s_od44ZGLnqit9gezRM2R6uBhHW5EEbEaAr7gcmc3fmECA8x_ZhlHMBs5RzhP_d47bgESq4Fvy-cV0_c6z97J-_LGY7sECO3UoTPuGUIXvP2M-fQg8T83anUcuH90AwYW7zckkpUc1eIGDrny6u2pjm5ETKvTGHmxZ2gaiZfVj0/w400-h319/PXL_20240227_021714028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The other two-seater flew unmolested.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHP9ONZ0gjQWthKv6lCR_HJZoQwM8tjx_F8ckJvy30R0mpOYcPot-JR1RLOQvDv9TUZ4rKZHaU0M37up2y3alODrRDxgQ5aQpQTH06kkNIQWy04VCLHoe2xn4GS1PYTOBtG23G4SeeNwCNX2D55CXCSABrwD_xvy6ZQSnUPyBs60xE4ne0zU-DbjSLa0c/s2000/PXL_20240227_021718774.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHP9ONZ0gjQWthKv6lCR_HJZoQwM8tjx_F8ckJvy30R0mpOYcPot-JR1RLOQvDv9TUZ4rKZHaU0M37up2y3alODrRDxgQ5aQpQTH06kkNIQWy04VCLHoe2xn4GS1PYTOBtG23G4SeeNwCNX2D55CXCSABrwD_xvy6ZQSnUPyBs60xE4ne0zU-DbjSLa0c/w400-h266/PXL_20240227_021718774.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But eventually the Morane ended up fluffing a move roll, and ended up badly out of position, trying to turn back into the fight. The Albatros was able to grab a photo and run for home, with the Morane unable to catch it - again.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTk76SrbNsVMMC7Id8dWtv5jLOG3M4UTivuXbvDLEkVaT0Qu9KgMjCsrgYaafydN5xrE18cf346dKVef-fP65RrOrX3aLcNrDHLR7UD0U2s-QS6mDT0NqsB0MZfEGicyrHEtm9Yi1YyashZvqzbwXcXtSxRxq020RmMZF5UzatNrS-J-IUWxi9-f_sBkw/s2000/PXL_20240227_021958617.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1423" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTk76SrbNsVMMC7Id8dWtv5jLOG3M4UTivuXbvDLEkVaT0Qu9KgMjCsrgYaafydN5xrE18cf346dKVef-fP65RrOrX3aLcNrDHLR7UD0U2s-QS6mDT0NqsB0MZfEGicyrHEtm9Yi1YyashZvqzbwXcXtSxRxq020RmMZF5UzatNrS-J-IUWxi9-f_sBkw/w285-h400/PXL_20240227_021958617.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was a rerun of my favourite 'Australians At Beersheba' scenario - two Fokker Eindekkers vs a BE2 and a Martinsyde G100.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6H9ARHJCebTXpxEFbBCbYjsSaPioWJI3jCyDRB_wp5TadGDtv-NVxPaXW0gLs_fp_2rwR2HLQnhIA-6CRW-Mx-iQL2KZzRpMVdscbN_9pt2uW1z5o6ejjYzE4LvgfnojtspsAacgIfXyX6LVovURyqd98oOMWrFT7XcfLUd3YH-B5beJZxqeA0wV1EEo/s2000/PXL_20240228_013907455.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1429" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6H9ARHJCebTXpxEFbBCbYjsSaPioWJI3jCyDRB_wp5TadGDtv-NVxPaXW0gLs_fp_2rwR2HLQnhIA-6CRW-Mx-iQL2KZzRpMVdscbN_9pt2uW1z5o6ejjYzE4LvgfnojtspsAacgIfXyX6LVovURyqd98oOMWrFT7XcfLUd3YH-B5beJZxqeA0wV1EEo/w286-h400/PXL_20240228_013907455.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The BE2 had a hairy moment ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85i0qZbzG21WG-oVMsiMpnyccUz4fS49PxHBP2H_5uLa4swyfWd89-Jov-at02kXBJEA0vO85IeDM1Rdad9m9iS9XW1FaV_RmrZyZFSM1Adi6qIw-OyKO3W8P8_e_TBI6TcqDJS2QAinoDDXdyPfxNiaZBY72N-d2nwGlTuGdbAUSNNS1OGtuxlk3bjk/s2000/PXL_20240228_014212421.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1446" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85i0qZbzG21WG-oVMsiMpnyccUz4fS49PxHBP2H_5uLa4swyfWd89-Jov-at02kXBJEA0vO85IeDM1Rdad9m9iS9XW1FaV_RmrZyZFSM1Adi6qIw-OyKO3W8P8_e_TBI6TcqDJS2QAinoDDXdyPfxNiaZBY72N-d2nwGlTuGdbAUSNNS1OGtuxlk3bjk/w289-h400/PXL_20240228_014212421.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It ended in a Turkish victory; they shot down the Martinsyde with a lucky hit on the pilot, and the Australians couldn't lever it to a draw by shooting down a Fokker before the scenario ended.</div><div><br /></div><div>And just to show that it hasn't all just been planes, here's Catherine and I playing '<a href="https://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com/2022/10/moab-2022.html">Cosmos Empires</a>'. which we bought recently.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDYDiQDdN55feRCTszg-YeBITGbLapS05ZIGcCyRoJSze923z_oIHExBHg-6fj0PkbkSrajCOgmTUo4cTNVsLVUS5INX-SjHLC0EHJEoYhVb2w4v3wSWOR0kquRyJqdY0qtNkD0-ckk8fU-K8EdR1kFqIKbW0Kia9qX4_rw-usN-gWTMPCJflkQB9_Qw/s2000/PXL_20240228_082242008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDYDiQDdN55feRCTszg-YeBITGbLapS05ZIGcCyRoJSze923z_oIHExBHg-6fj0PkbkSrajCOgmTUo4cTNVsLVUS5INX-SjHLC0EHJEoYhVb2w4v3wSWOR0kquRyJqdY0qtNkD0-ckk8fU-K8EdR1kFqIKbW0Kia9qX4_rw-usN-gWTMPCJflkQB9_Qw/w300-h400/PXL_20240228_082242008.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>I've painted some more planes, but they'll be for another post as I haven't taken any pictures yet.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-38877169638613319822024-03-01T09:17:00.004+11:002024-03-01T09:17:31.645+11:00More Alpha Strike<p>There will be a few Battletech posts this year, as it is one of the games our club now has on an eight/nine week rotation as Game Of The Week. Last night was the first time it officially cropped up (the game we played a few weeks ago being a filler game for those people not enamoured of the main game).<br /><br />This time we switched to Alpha Strike, the simplified version of Battletech that's designed to get more models on the table with far less paperwork.</p><p>Darren organised everything and set up a battlefield with rural terrain on one side ...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcr20HjCFyKZJ_geCC3n2yjcihejGOLkxw7xWBj2H7O4SlFBS0nQ9uk7DJ_xYwhFZXTh64Drv1xUEI_kmVdFf6DbK9qhT2AjmphHXfpZGuptf1drfavXsv5ODoLe046GVuv6vasVyUVqWDUXUxAqe93V8mdF9GR6q5luc515EEvyunvS1clk6nN8Moxf4/s2000/PXL_20240229_084710528.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcr20HjCFyKZJ_geCC3n2yjcihejGOLkxw7xWBj2H7O4SlFBS0nQ9uk7DJ_xYwhFZXTh64Drv1xUEI_kmVdFf6DbK9qhT2AjmphHXfpZGuptf1drfavXsv5ODoLe046GVuv6vasVyUVqWDUXUxAqe93V8mdF9GR6q5luc515EEvyunvS1clk6nN8Moxf4/w400-h300/PXL_20240229_084710528.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>... and a city on the other. We played in two teams of three, each of us running four mechs. The other team were the evil invaders, whilst we were the heroic defenders. Each side had an objective in the corner of the opposition's set up area.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIbC9uwPpO4xq5mU909RqgX9L-MV66ZVcidnfe_neE84I_VWa3hz9_7E1ccsNk9C0ML0-d2roRiiZyhKtO4X9Qne7tlbfMSZYGryZ4LMY3vpsansHhcyh5br3MS0osBqGtkOtEC8IlXMlERWx9Cf-KRVuuyHzuMEbkoV5_QwPTzyjaEhSzUBzrONvq2M/s2000/PXL_20240229_084719184.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIbC9uwPpO4xq5mU909RqgX9L-MV66ZVcidnfe_neE84I_VWa3hz9_7E1ccsNk9C0ML0-d2roRiiZyhKtO4X9Qne7tlbfMSZYGryZ4LMY3vpsansHhcyh5br3MS0osBqGtkOtEC8IlXMlERWx9Cf-KRVuuyHzuMEbkoV5_QwPTzyjaEhSzUBzrONvq2M/w300-h400/PXL_20240229_084719184.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Not knowing what to do I simply advanced my mechs and shot at the biggest thing I could; that large white enemy in the farm-buildings. Our objective was that drop-ship in the distance. In fact both sides went for the strategy of defending their objective with 1/3 of their force and attacking with the other 2/3.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTAf6UDiCTlOdZrPA1PdZaZ-8tVvvI-ZUYvU5N2ZT_1-8qianWwIc8f9JtrkY0KPrAE_q2AzAnO9GL7dY5sKKTxoFjdP69O-hixzFryAZUvyTc0oLi9Y4hWgGY0RemA7H1J466VP4HbQuSi3FUvAeSqkLNHzz0GoLI1Mz1KfLlJv-NCAPFKDowuuph-Y/s2000/PXL_20240229_085908624.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTAf6UDiCTlOdZrPA1PdZaZ-8tVvvI-ZUYvU5N2ZT_1-8qianWwIc8f9JtrkY0KPrAE_q2AzAnO9GL7dY5sKKTxoFjdP69O-hixzFryAZUvyTc0oLi9Y4hWgGY0RemA7H1J466VP4HbQuSi3FUvAeSqkLNHzz0GoLI1Mz1KfLlJv-NCAPFKDowuuph-Y/w400-h300/PXL_20240229_085908624.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This left Stuart on our side defending our objective (bottom left) with four mechs against eight. The fight in the city was pretty messy and it was hard to follow what was going on to be honest. There were several very fast light mechs involved, so lots of attempts to do rear shots and similar.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-AF8NQU4LPT0ZZcb9Y6HfEGjNTdee8_c7mS4XSgRpoJiy3U62CgQfkN6OFB_i4Ft_iwzxIuU-tvmYipqVL_R1zL02LToLMkHKJ_N_FLBNyr0Hxv7WWHSaQ5akdt-jU2APYgqc_BtjuOUVCWaUUEUADxtJmYnzRXwRFBIjdwiAYRtA7be9O2IC92TtXo/s2664/PXL_20240229_094456460.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-AF8NQU4LPT0ZZcb9Y6HfEGjNTdee8_c7mS4XSgRpoJiy3U62CgQfkN6OFB_i4Ft_iwzxIuU-tvmYipqVL_R1zL02LToLMkHKJ_N_FLBNyr0Hxv7WWHSaQ5akdt-jU2APYgqc_BtjuOUVCWaUUEUADxtJmYnzRXwRFBIjdwiAYRtA7be9O2IC92TtXo/w300-h400/PXL_20240229_094456460.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The big white enemy mech took a couple of hits to its fire control leaving it unlikely to hit anything, so it withdrew.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vk4KRp9NfrjzwDl7aKQ9_WxunsjxHwFYtl3jplDUSDVWfzw70NQKqbkc0ekJ_oIweDvroD0CcyEVATHwxdPFz3gVu-It2M5W5Rmu8lvIHPfU76UgTbWMUci057Fo4y1YxlBEufAYkvOIPUP81IX5ekw1kZHNrhS6uq8kG-aTBfqsX6krX5dharOaPg8/s2000/PXL_20240229_100200707.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vk4KRp9NfrjzwDl7aKQ9_WxunsjxHwFYtl3jplDUSDVWfzw70NQKqbkc0ekJ_oIweDvroD0CcyEVATHwxdPFz3gVu-It2M5W5Rmu8lvIHPfU76UgTbWMUci057Fo4y1YxlBEufAYkvOIPUP81IX5ekw1kZHNrhS6uq8kG-aTBfqsX6krX5dharOaPg8/w300-h400/PXL_20240229_100200707.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This left a small mech called Clint in the farm. We blew it up. It made our day.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTkKYwwjaNf8D_p6LOmiqXVIFerAkzUZXbQgcj5ZF6Tz2kNIgabAa2UyDc-jHfj0-G501f8QPo_HJ9smPsDQlQePgCdyJBQRdo2xmzrGJoAwsRSBuy3mrjtYKd3MG5sbksJR-63LgV5q0MHImxTkhfF6hGSXNOcC5_eEYJQBn6kX77TUvzaYIhy2_mc8/s2000/PXL_20240229_100333003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1570" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTkKYwwjaNf8D_p6LOmiqXVIFerAkzUZXbQgcj5ZF6Tz2kNIgabAa2UyDc-jHfj0-G501f8QPo_HJ9smPsDQlQePgCdyJBQRdo2xmzrGJoAwsRSBuy3mrjtYKd3MG5sbksJR-63LgV5q0MHImxTkhfF6hGSXNOcC5_eEYJQBn6kX77TUvzaYIhy2_mc8/w314-h400/PXL_20240229_100333003.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Still messy in the city, but we'd lost our objective.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXMGCmrOl9Hj71cOUGzLd6UyFVKLekF6r91-T9DBbxMh82mrrMfyaIiPVkqt9Oz_TA4-cuw9FA0UmCQO2QuZOuY-Hx-Rs6NXhe_5mBnJrYvDfeSecVZCkcAkgDXY_rPGP1JMICBpy2Dy0DUectB3Jep7KASumo3Q0uHZWgVge5L53o61wc2c7DwfRg-U4/s2000/PXL_20240229_101738753.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXMGCmrOl9Hj71cOUGzLd6UyFVKLekF6r91-T9DBbxMh82mrrMfyaIiPVkqt9Oz_TA4-cuw9FA0UmCQO2QuZOuY-Hx-Rs6NXhe_5mBnJrYvDfeSecVZCkcAkgDXY_rPGP1JMICBpy2Dy0DUectB3Jep7KASumo3Q0uHZWgVge5L53o61wc2c7DwfRg-U4/w256-h400/PXL_20240229_101738753.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Caesar had a long-range shooter (an Archer) by the objective, so with fire-support from Bailey I charged it. I did lose a mech in the process.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15bFOgyCwJyK2SZGzir-1M3Qvie4yPYgP9BQuLlM0BP0_Az1NOCO6PSuKOV0MFQCNmJJJmlb3twT6wh6xUbJNL4SIp-CGk5ntZDEfFaF0H9Nf3i9CALWapwPWHUED5jzOwwmTqQ3kuIQ4gS9DWmd_jwZq3-3jSZLELb76QZocUc6FX8TAlw7Kr9x0qX4/s2000/PXL_20240229_104530335.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1487" data-original-width="2000" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15bFOgyCwJyK2SZGzir-1M3Qvie4yPYgP9BQuLlM0BP0_Az1NOCO6PSuKOV0MFQCNmJJJmlb3twT6wh6xUbJNL4SIp-CGk5ntZDEfFaF0H9Nf3i9CALWapwPWHUED5jzOwwmTqQ3kuIQ4gS9DWmd_jwZq3-3jSZLELb76QZocUc6FX8TAlw7Kr9x0qX4/w400-h297/PXL_20240229_104530335.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Back to the city. Still messy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BqWQ7zFfg4tZVp63OXB8YipHdgezk8rnnI1B6QFgkDNrX-eBIrfGLzRGZ8Y3RICm4tx0nc9NwaMmyk1TYLs8wI3XGn0lFg5ZkKY4JXqNq9tL_V3aNaRKRueotg8JoHU328b13xZkBILAN6oTxINdYclliW8vcUSAKGg_C0mXg75RtKmwK30w6prJYCA/s2000/PXL_20240229_104637775.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="2000" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BqWQ7zFfg4tZVp63OXB8YipHdgezk8rnnI1B6QFgkDNrX-eBIrfGLzRGZ8Y3RICm4tx0nc9NwaMmyk1TYLs8wI3XGn0lFg5ZkKY4JXqNq9tL_V3aNaRKRueotg8JoHU328b13xZkBILAN6oTxINdYclliW8vcUSAKGg_C0mXg75RtKmwK30w6prJYCA/w400-h310/PXL_20240229_104637775.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I had a mech called a Grasshopper. I decided to try a move called Death From Above, where you use jump-jets to drop straight down on top of another mach. I missed and spread my mech liberally across the landscape.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVJfwyCsMuh3SsiGOfNGiyFQdUQFEgT1wHdWb0TnU74b3SKFY_G9s_aZ99ZRgXNs4aE7q2inQtNK5zm8-royN57JatSqEXC0UIx0TqWlctQftcJu5991zR5mF8omEvROdbDDIODy4V_iUcVnzQOCgtKpRcUqzZ76rHZaV5tGSyp7qYY8SE8QKNwsuq0c/s2000/PXL_20240229_105932099.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVJfwyCsMuh3SsiGOfNGiyFQdUQFEgT1wHdWb0TnU74b3SKFY_G9s_aZ99ZRgXNs4aE7q2inQtNK5zm8-royN57JatSqEXC0UIx0TqWlctQftcJu5991zR5mF8omEvROdbDDIODy4V_iUcVnzQOCgtKpRcUqzZ76rHZaV5tGSyp7qYY8SE8QKNwsuq0c/w400-h300/PXL_20240229_105932099.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>At that point we ended the game. The bad guys were currently winning, but we were a move away from taking the enemy objective and making it a draw. </p><p>Thanks to Darren for setting everything up. It was good fun.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-15646485509649138962024-02-26T09:04:00.007+11:002024-02-26T17:42:28.668+11:00Gothas<p>I was in need of some displacement activity over the weekend since I was keen to put off another task. So I painted some Gotha bombers instead.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij09bU_ahPqSIpDe37DzLhUHthibZUZvjJuSHPKIGiwWFAYRLf_5w3fJylrCHLBrY63iNT6RXvrYHa19AXpl9dgjhKVmDfyIttZHs7UmHsyugehrIjF4ndzYfyRFT0d6meYVOt4WbNyGEw8hM99ZqQcJ6JgtAX-owG7jM6egM2M5KxPGlDZqxsvcTjYYk/s2000/PXL_20240225_213140936.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1565" data-original-width="2000" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij09bU_ahPqSIpDe37DzLhUHthibZUZvjJuSHPKIGiwWFAYRLf_5w3fJylrCHLBrY63iNT6RXvrYHa19AXpl9dgjhKVmDfyIttZHs7UmHsyugehrIjF4ndzYfyRFT0d6meYVOt4WbNyGEw8hM99ZqQcJ6JgtAX-owG7jM6egM2M5KxPGlDZqxsvcTjYYk/w400-h313/PXL_20240225_213140936.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As ever they're 1/600th models from Tumbling Dice.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HFn4l11P_Rt9EJqCkiBeMgN93MmtqjyxiCLLpCg6aUx7tX_X1YCM3cP_lZmyM9KzeOz32H1LXfss8V57FtrmTmZxY3rLzfem2cmbBanOv62ojVb-p01xnqVMkoPLJOgf7A9MlLwHZ3VZfP86GTVhbCwq1cNmsFBlNVRaOjas34YmZDCS3srT9pIi0xk/s3762/PXL_20240225_213150608.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2241" data-original-width="3762" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HFn4l11P_Rt9EJqCkiBeMgN93MmtqjyxiCLLpCg6aUx7tX_X1YCM3cP_lZmyM9KzeOz32H1LXfss8V57FtrmTmZxY3rLzfem2cmbBanOv62ojVb-p01xnqVMkoPLJOgf7A9MlLwHZ3VZfP86GTVhbCwq1cNmsFBlNVRaOjas34YmZDCS3srT9pIi0xk/w400-h239/PXL_20240225_213150608.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have no idea if the colour scheme is accurate. I found loads of different possibilities online and decided that this black, white and grey lozenge pattern was my favourite. In the example I found the fuselage was all white, so I've retained that for one bomber, but added the red rear fuselage from another, otherwise all-white, scheme I found.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6mJioWTDuz8NS8CKKzGrJhtEFUUBNqOkiNgdzBTT1EUOsIthso5eItiUel8QaIxwtmWeNxSQYOHGbz9odeTPpD2O6WIbrt3zGDmYIvGb-XJbXe8o0x5UmM2hyYjEtZH_zYfS3tA3X9F0QLOrCJe5p8MKTvnRsH_A6osQPin49uD9gA35lhKuYyUu_DA/s3440/PXL_20240225_213205846.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2717" data-original-width="3440" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6mJioWTDuz8NS8CKKzGrJhtEFUUBNqOkiNgdzBTT1EUOsIthso5eItiUel8QaIxwtmWeNxSQYOHGbz9odeTPpD2O6WIbrt3zGDmYIvGb-XJbXe8o0x5UmM2hyYjEtZH_zYfS3tA3X9F0QLOrCJe5p8MKTvnRsH_A6osQPin49uD9gA35lhKuYyUu_DA/w400-h316/PXL_20240225_213205846.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the bombers being attacked by a couple of Sopwith Camels, so you can get an idea of their size. They're actually smaller than the Handley-Page bombers and all are dwarfed by the Zeppelin-Staaken that's sat on my painting desk.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPIHHmGybi1iTSg0dhhgvDEqGZo0HWDGWtvcR6-iwZpyDjlkfUwjL5Uw4Y7PcHdYyzYq25BW9MAE1zYnySkU46T3Uq9hfgRht8z_XTSnUPtmqLDIKdH9bq3kqI5cF0Ute26xY5tzW00M35s9uDXq5w_qnvFK_bFfCIIP9v7OwMrZUeyXYkj4a11L4yE0/s3760/PXL_20240225_213238105.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2415" data-original-width="3760" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPIHHmGybi1iTSg0dhhgvDEqGZo0HWDGWtvcR6-iwZpyDjlkfUwjL5Uw4Y7PcHdYyzYq25BW9MAE1zYnySkU46T3Uq9hfgRht8z_XTSnUPtmqLDIKdH9bq3kqI5cF0Ute26xY5tzW00M35s9uDXq5w_qnvFK_bFfCIIP9v7OwMrZUeyXYkj4a11L4yE0/w400-h258/PXL_20240225_213238105.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I did do the other task in the end.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-82008928364678938382024-02-24T14:17:00.000+11:002024-02-24T14:17:17.919+11:00Gunbus Patrol<p>I ran the solo Gunbus patrol game from the other day again today, but this time I used two Gunbus. Both had experienced pilots.</p><p>There were six possible threats:</p><p>1 - 1 x two-seater<br />2 - 1 x two-seater<br />3 - 2 x two-seater<br />4 - 2 x two-seater<br />5 - 1 x Albatros C1 (aggressive)<br />6 - 1 x Fokker EII</p><p>Two-seaters had a 50% chance of only being armed with a rifle and were either an Aviatik type or Albatros type (50/50)</p><p>The aggressive Albatros C would use the engagement rules for a scout, which means that it would actively engage the player planes.</p><p>Here's the Vickers FB5s on patrol.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja78ont3beZ72uaj-JDwyRVNnwTtphpuOiuaP33cVliKcPMjYH0bf0n1JS48JfINe8cKGSYPlKvdxMfGbckC4B6kL12geVbrTbNWD-_BMj2POCQ9DWPPCE8p1p-vSTNGfxqSzIKN5WlLvyGN6bGIEAiwthBDRvp0qXcvnwFIDT2b8XX-QxtaqcdIKChgM/s2000/PXL_20240224_001128109.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1340" data-original-width="2000" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja78ont3beZ72uaj-JDwyRVNnwTtphpuOiuaP33cVliKcPMjYH0bf0n1JS48JfINe8cKGSYPlKvdxMfGbckC4B6kL12geVbrTbNWD-_BMj2POCQ9DWPPCE8p1p-vSTNGfxqSzIKN5WlLvyGN6bGIEAiwthBDRvp0qXcvnwFIDT2b8XX-QxtaqcdIKChgM/w400-h268/PXL_20240224_001128109.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They immediately spot a couple of Aviatik two-seaters on a mission. They were both machine-gun armed, but with the observer in the front seat their arc of fire was very limited (tail-arc only in my rules). One of them had a rookie crew.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcRSRXc0SeX7QZ3wUicJ8AldwYpksozUz8CER0TI8RqI1gVj6hEOlty894xQrKz6e8CS8UXtMTlqOlcign39jajIGFU8s_vHAxI1LkF-8ybLANiuLYkVwXpT41CHODTcPsAlMTQIpcwv2TZe8Pnf7UxmDZTlQ8GxCctRH2W14hkuAOUZ3C9s4E6hW5Wo/s2000/PXL_20240224_001650643.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="2000" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcRSRXc0SeX7QZ3wUicJ8AldwYpksozUz8CER0TI8RqI1gVj6hEOlty894xQrKz6e8CS8UXtMTlqOlcign39jajIGFU8s_vHAxI1LkF-8ybLANiuLYkVwXpT41CHODTcPsAlMTQIpcwv2TZe8Pnf7UxmDZTlQ8GxCctRH2W14hkuAOUZ3C9s4E6hW5Wo/w400-h230/PXL_20240224_001650643.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I made the mistake of turning towards them. I knew that because of their close proximity they would almost certainly spot me, so decided to get in some shots at long range whilst I still had surprise, as this gave me a shooting bonus. It achieved very little.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9bVq6dEGzKe7lzY7TU558WddO_N6do9tyGsNXFn3FqZ9knUxFCayX4dY9MM4KxIr_CpnFvGNisyVcPk6yIhXHBsnIl6rx8ACxKykvK97EuW2RycDMXcU5j9vkqy-1u7l5vRoPZMpx9B4ykAL4lktSat7-C-QZ4y894ycQvdicr264gM6_7OtlVdyWXg/s2000/PXL_20240224_001914981.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1619" data-original-width="2000" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9bVq6dEGzKe7lzY7TU558WddO_N6do9tyGsNXFn3FqZ9knUxFCayX4dY9MM4KxIr_CpnFvGNisyVcPk6yIhXHBsnIl6rx8ACxKykvK97EuW2RycDMXcU5j9vkqy-1u7l5vRoPZMpx9B4ykAL4lktSat7-C-QZ4y894ycQvdicr264gM6_7OtlVdyWXg/w400-h324/PXL_20240224_001914981.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The problem was that I was now behind the Aviatiks and facing in the wrong direction. The Gunbus turns slowly and is no faster than the German planes, who would now be running to safety as per the scenarios standing orders. I was never going to be able to turn back for another shot in time. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLq2d1wqWf_ad8sD_PUiyj1kUy4QSXut4NEMFIxqBOf0b_WqHCSNoTW5n6k4_nqnPEforREa_AAes_p6I1bPWpxXJPAyJxgC3Dcs41a_ynRtOWG2h9ACPijUAaTynLJ_pFNzfPv16rykxLTfkihKhQgAfafAhrwJgtm7BIMp8IW3gAczmqW8P98d50NdM/s2000/PXL_20240224_002522148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1612" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLq2d1wqWf_ad8sD_PUiyj1kUy4QSXut4NEMFIxqBOf0b_WqHCSNoTW5n6k4_nqnPEforREa_AAes_p6I1bPWpxXJPAyJxgC3Dcs41a_ynRtOWG2h9ACPijUAaTynLJ_pFNzfPv16rykxLTfkihKhQgAfafAhrwJgtm7BIMp8IW3gAczmqW8P98d50NdM/w323-h400/PXL_20240224_002522148.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I started turning in order to resume the patrol, only to spot an Albatros B-type drop into some cloud-cover.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7oMz8I0zHzNp5ppO9pJjoQ1a1UPK-C1HeRBrKKb9o3MSYa0Xpc-d8IHLkhY6E7mcCAEA0NMDWNeLy7lwA-iad0M60yWf1yDwfC06sPQVGHbJVB8KYwSCZeHVStZ0PkQOrN_bt0sOM_ndBDW9hKGS_37IiHUvVt3c_ZqK7JsH_JKYWh3hPQp4yvYNg6X0/s2000/PXL_20240224_002936288.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="2000" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7oMz8I0zHzNp5ppO9pJjoQ1a1UPK-C1HeRBrKKb9o3MSYa0Xpc-d8IHLkhY6E7mcCAEA0NMDWNeLy7lwA-iad0M60yWf1yDwfC06sPQVGHbJVB8KYwSCZeHVStZ0PkQOrN_bt0sOM_ndBDW9hKGS_37IiHUvVt3c_ZqK7JsH_JKYWh3hPQp4yvYNg6X0/w400-h364/PXL_20240224_002936288.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As it emerged we ambushed it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX9DJWG4EcH41gOIJPgb8Z2U_jk-QdPa39tWxLWtt7lkrDxGV1d486Vb3_4X_8o-cM3bOeYPgK9nH_f7Dm2-TZl-lFnMh0zcrDXU7JDYT2YOIVExjmmKu0ziyZQS1Ge05YI2B-qcFLQjLbTwfQyEikih8dOi5qHEkW-lT8tj92FGf370BvuLrjaj01sxI/s2000/PXL_20240224_003326516.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="2000" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX9DJWG4EcH41gOIJPgb8Z2U_jk-QdPa39tWxLWtt7lkrDxGV1d486Vb3_4X_8o-cM3bOeYPgK9nH_f7Dm2-TZl-lFnMh0zcrDXU7JDYT2YOIVExjmmKu0ziyZQS1Ge05YI2B-qcFLQjLbTwfQyEikih8dOi5qHEkW-lT8tj92FGf370BvuLrjaj01sxI/w400-h288/PXL_20240224_003326516.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It turned and fled, with the observer popping away with his rifle. But the two Vickers crews were putting some hits on it as well.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_wvm7prd2sha3RTMfWcyBsh2DkmtcSvyLOECwFmtUcf3ab2_684a2dorzHlaq960kjH0HwnULQWVVuD_Sn5udVWVssWVYh5As5lrXzdk_aPrrrj6t4Ke393eluaE35ukIlhI9CesyC32dYOu9zujd7UOOxGk2RIcRnyhej-JVHzx3ygmuF5rzdFQshE/s2000/PXL_20240224_003627411.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2000" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_wvm7prd2sha3RTMfWcyBsh2DkmtcSvyLOECwFmtUcf3ab2_684a2dorzHlaq960kjH0HwnULQWVVuD_Sn5udVWVssWVYh5As5lrXzdk_aPrrrj6t4Ke393eluaE35ukIlhI9CesyC32dYOu9zujd7UOOxGk2RIcRnyhej-JVHzx3ygmuF5rzdFQshE/w400-h272/PXL_20240224_003627411.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Gunbus B engaged at long range, inflicting damage and wounding the Albatros's pilot. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC67H09fkmxKLtlDVwMCcO9TaqnK6NkWxJOVkO37kLIyoE4mZ237NfNmE8xdSdkGkH9v0hY15JMPgwjZ1dEIQWNDgrmFgw5skqOFHFh2eEBQ6XBxOkEe8P0wiYfjdTI9WQDiF66gAioBz78-h2-HakEdKDpYhEmF8tYGd1Hnqoeo1DSU_iHVBg26G1XAA/s2000/PXL_20240224_004039011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1449" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC67H09fkmxKLtlDVwMCcO9TaqnK6NkWxJOVkO37kLIyoE4mZ237NfNmE8xdSdkGkH9v0hY15JMPgwjZ1dEIQWNDgrmFgw5skqOFHFh2eEBQ6XBxOkEe8P0wiYfjdTI9WQDiF66gAioBz78-h2-HakEdKDpYhEmF8tYGd1Hnqoeo1DSU_iHVBg26G1XAA/w290-h400/PXL_20240224_004039011.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Albatros still dodged to avoid the British planes, and the observer plugged away with his rifle. There was a sickening crack as the lucky shot damaged a spar on Gunbus B.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4aaIq51jaKSVHpwhsz7BlUc7-SGZtKcEhNECKaZrEC2pgixTEE-Mvl8Yg6BxT_SDSZlf1ZJ2OR4NyT5MTH9W8_tzY3k12LzRWp_5jeTsaMrECBVfsxy_KkFH7waigPRmTgutU_U4SnciAZmGIs14jhANyIzkMocLkpBVrwLIW2PlXi7Rw1VDBOwGULYE/s2000/PXL_20240224_004624502.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1489" data-original-width="2000" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4aaIq51jaKSVHpwhsz7BlUc7-SGZtKcEhNECKaZrEC2pgixTEE-Mvl8Yg6BxT_SDSZlf1ZJ2OR4NyT5MTH9W8_tzY3k12LzRWp_5jeTsaMrECBVfsxy_KkFH7waigPRmTgutU_U4SnciAZmGIs14jhANyIzkMocLkpBVrwLIW2PlXi7Rw1VDBOwGULYE/w400-h297/PXL_20240224_004624502.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Gunbus B had trouble maneuvering into the fight, but the other Gunbus closed up and a long-burst was lucking enough to hit with every dice, downing the already damaged Albatros.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0SKL0M-02Bzp5Trwc7wIpAnpzhxcdJ3eV1IFLVP3cuC-0-zyEjmdth63b7sH6c7VIe3ahvv3hSCzHZBH8OIe0MBKssVdkG-lANCVUzxZQxf5CltIYQxqzMLCynwDJJT_FPiIztKO7Ybx8ucu7CQZxHdYPEoJhfNchY6zWlvYdR72_EvuH2oCXV1HIpg/s2000/PXL_20240224_005039827.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1656" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0SKL0M-02Bzp5Trwc7wIpAnpzhxcdJ3eV1IFLVP3cuC-0-zyEjmdth63b7sH6c7VIe3ahvv3hSCzHZBH8OIe0MBKssVdkG-lANCVUzxZQxf5CltIYQxqzMLCynwDJJT_FPiIztKO7Ybx8ucu7CQZxHdYPEoJhfNchY6zWlvYdR72_EvuH2oCXV1HIpg/w331-h400/PXL_20240224_005039827.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The patrol had achieved a kill, and with a plane damaged and very low on ammunition it was probably time to head home. However there were still cards in the threat deck, and one of them produced a Fokker.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpb1yrZaWdoMe0qVwi8aNnpTzkG0jk5W8Ie_7qUhlRdobSTTmHV9ry-v76He4ATOa7SqRnYCUOSk6bBrFsMsqJdw4h358mQZc3N4g932tm_ItC5hIKuGYM-MNH2Nwd2sgVeny2zMp0nqyJNNO1hXF__nudEe-VAikjQQzfCGYkfBh4Ll8sT4cus6KTuNg/s2000/PXL_20240224_005350261.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1819" data-original-width="2000" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpb1yrZaWdoMe0qVwi8aNnpTzkG0jk5W8Ie_7qUhlRdobSTTmHV9ry-v76He4ATOa7SqRnYCUOSk6bBrFsMsqJdw4h358mQZc3N4g932tm_ItC5hIKuGYM-MNH2Nwd2sgVeny2zMp0nqyJNNO1hXF__nudEe-VAikjQQzfCGYkfBh4Ll8sT4cus6KTuNg/w400-h364/PXL_20240224_005350261.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The pilot seemed oblivious to the British planes (another rookie), and with the danger of being spotted on the way home and them chased by a faster plane, the Vickers decided to get in fast and try to inflict some damage.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0XO3WLQsP-Joe5J-qwSEHbrJ12q0InBGLaKNA2XwI0hIU1y65FUhGlZ0Fun376p6kampBSPaNvli1V3_wHy7POKgkBrGCH8Qtx-68kf7Ywt5vKocT8kjx1Gwp23Un-fgD-iyvqOmWO4LIilYPCngGfdwblwKfTaHjm-LOhroAqRcHJGcPOkrMSXYlF4/s2000/PXL_20240224_005704394.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2000" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0XO3WLQsP-Joe5J-qwSEHbrJ12q0InBGLaKNA2XwI0hIU1y65FUhGlZ0Fun376p6kampBSPaNvli1V3_wHy7POKgkBrGCH8Qtx-68kf7Ywt5vKocT8kjx1Gwp23Un-fgD-iyvqOmWO4LIilYPCngGfdwblwKfTaHjm-LOhroAqRcHJGcPOkrMSXYlF4/w400-h283/PXL_20240224_005704394.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They bounced the novice German pilot, badly damaging his plane.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LA8f7C9SvkOxZb-Wc8gxTXanEP8YO81sazczgBsI7OvOm__21495w18fcxI87Rlfzi2OHT_-bWa4JwQ_CFMTYo_8tlVT-fbFNUjb1QsoIst3CDjztca61hmBE-nu2o4QsWyX8dCpzUjVMuP5RnAUuOqpUZY2inuqkaGgUApEnq6prdEFP8OgrEliHHM/s2000/PXL_20240224_005814933.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="2000" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LA8f7C9SvkOxZb-Wc8gxTXanEP8YO81sazczgBsI7OvOm__21495w18fcxI87Rlfzi2OHT_-bWa4JwQ_CFMTYo_8tlVT-fbFNUjb1QsoIst3CDjztca61hmBE-nu2o4QsWyX8dCpzUjVMuP5RnAUuOqpUZY2inuqkaGgUApEnq6prdEFP8OgrEliHHM/w400-h279/PXL_20240224_005814933.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>All of the planes then turned to gain advantage. Gunbus B fired off its last rounds and then headed for home. I diced to see what the Fokker would do and the pilot decided to go after the other Gunbus.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtIThNA_FnxCO-LMxp-LOpvIbam90gLMTscpQeSba5aiymVph0xvneScwo3w1_Wv_TU-JftgPlxUJ5LNT_CuV7fRVUgMp1ZSNUFlqLoZZ-8QM6RZhUA11X-es5I_1AagK23rwMoSi6k4Ju80okfWH5RPy99aZ7admh0yM-aZaVhnZMW734C8TmdVhFxY/s2000/PXL_20240224_010219336.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="2000" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtIThNA_FnxCO-LMxp-LOpvIbam90gLMTscpQeSba5aiymVph0xvneScwo3w1_Wv_TU-JftgPlxUJ5LNT_CuV7fRVUgMp1ZSNUFlqLoZZ-8QM6RZhUA11X-es5I_1AagK23rwMoSi6k4Ju80okfWH5RPy99aZ7admh0yM-aZaVhnZMW734C8TmdVhFxY/w400-h376/PXL_20240224_010219336.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Gunbus B headed for home and safety, but Gunbus A now found the Fokker closing in on its tail</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZyhcgI_ZyJipKoeouI7sS1jZPupEdClCCXy_m8Jvfx77snmazhjDlvNk7w147Wca6BBDldGOn_7eISZ63aBOQ-5W56eFfuKD3W1gchsVeE20lOf_N-YRVsdwsQvSEC5Znrr6DKPDeHw7aLah3z2VaogEgq0BJlY0xHyUznGlUVdazIhgZK3nLcggxI8M/s2000/PXL_20240224_010548993.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="2000" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZyhcgI_ZyJipKoeouI7sS1jZPupEdClCCXy_m8Jvfx77snmazhjDlvNk7w147Wca6BBDldGOn_7eISZ63aBOQ-5W56eFfuKD3W1gchsVeE20lOf_N-YRVsdwsQvSEC5Znrr6DKPDeHw7aLah3z2VaogEgq0BJlY0xHyUznGlUVdazIhgZK3nLcggxI8M/w400-h388/PXL_20240224_010548993.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Fokker was now between the Gunbus and home, and easily got in behind the unwieldy pusher.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCg8BenElQQxBtc03nXiiw-spBjka7X29v3PZQav4LMukOAsLVOLJ4W51sSwvDcSPfGuMYH1y3Zu-Hw1xFkW-UTBnP4sEGhI160VkHuEPclV3wwBkVbxSnh-BqYgaqNIaDp9C6HANMf4gUFxWN_ieuL8qoQRlY64Svybf8SzSUvsNHagg5grRTn52tgNA/s2000/PXL_20240224_010757047.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCg8BenElQQxBtc03nXiiw-spBjka7X29v3PZQav4LMukOAsLVOLJ4W51sSwvDcSPfGuMYH1y3Zu-Hw1xFkW-UTBnP4sEGhI160VkHuEPclV3wwBkVbxSnh-BqYgaqNIaDp9C6HANMf4gUFxWN_ieuL8qoQRlY64Svybf8SzSUvsNHagg5grRTn52tgNA/w400-h240/PXL_20240224_010757047.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sustained fire slowly chipped away at the British plane.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxyJPf5JoEXEf9HnlF1Hw915HBiZbETTLsNim_3bqu5qXOuJDPIi1Y4JzN1r3Wz4Alcfgv7nqa-9tcmOFKq4mFZykW6MnL5IPFQcvBzQgZg_LNJP8i1hcTsTJfT4uMqeb_WPD9iu6xBBidaxnWr9i3u7PguzeAgUZloNu91ubGcZLAuA5nvZJEiJy11VE/s2000/PXL_20240224_010902196.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="2000" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxyJPf5JoEXEf9HnlF1Hw915HBiZbETTLsNim_3bqu5qXOuJDPIi1Y4JzN1r3Wz4Alcfgv7nqa-9tcmOFKq4mFZykW6MnL5IPFQcvBzQgZg_LNJP8i1hcTsTJfT4uMqeb_WPD9iu6xBBidaxnWr9i3u7PguzeAgUZloNu91ubGcZLAuA5nvZJEiJy11VE/w400-h217/PXL_20240224_010902196.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Gunbus managed to stay in one piece and kept turning and somehow the Fokker pilot, mostly through inexperience, lost contact and ended up flying off the board.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANbnZqNKlB395rg_kU2mOWoneL3TyQ08DegVtBdZW1lPJ2KKMn6jOzsuSBcQscLmjBZOWANwIJoW2TlHI7l_K_es_tXlSEsZAfaLqXFe9btN2upVIhborhUqoR_jJerMM0E8pokYXJCLyeiZ9hBp_BQhGfp7FACNslYkl6F-5R5qhTRA6375nEISEd4M/s2000/PXL_20240224_011128839.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1297" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANbnZqNKlB395rg_kU2mOWoneL3TyQ08DegVtBdZW1lPJ2KKMn6jOzsuSBcQscLmjBZOWANwIJoW2TlHI7l_K_es_tXlSEsZAfaLqXFe9btN2upVIhborhUqoR_jJerMM0E8pokYXJCLyeiZ9hBp_BQhGfp7FACNslYkl6F-5R5qhTRA6375nEISEd4M/w260-h400/PXL_20240224_011128839.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There's a chance a plane that leaves will return after a turn or two, but also some risk that something bad will happen to them. That's what happened. Accumulated damage and the inexperience of the pilot saw the Fokker come down in no-mans land.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfc2zpuybAniKzk0KHWt1euYM-L-uzep39h6xB9yqyZv4aBl6pC8x0NZSEh-nWQztPWFIKtDu44VaLbLc1Wc5NZYomwWXbOilzDOzCoWYdK1jIH1kYjUggu86G5D4Uf64PpFUThi1Oft0ySH4ssetdnjdU5XVTJj_ABVh7I1-kZh2hUM5qBZgDo80WeE/s2000/PXL_20240224_011222238.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="2000" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfc2zpuybAniKzk0KHWt1euYM-L-uzep39h6xB9yqyZv4aBl6pC8x0NZSEh-nWQztPWFIKtDu44VaLbLc1Wc5NZYomwWXbOilzDOzCoWYdK1jIH1kYjUggu86G5D4Uf64PpFUThi1Oft0ySH4ssetdnjdU5XVTJj_ABVh7I1-kZh2hUM5qBZgDo80WeE/s320/PXL_20240224_011222238.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So both Vickers got home, albeit shot-up and, in once case, out of ammo. One had a confirmed kill on an Albatros and an unconfirmed kill on a Fokker, so not a bad patrol.</div><div><br /></div><div>The order that threats came up actually made for a pretty dramatic game. After the Albatros went down I was certain I'd get the planes home and it was quite a surprise when the Fokker turned up at the last minute.</div><p><br /></p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-11430386639338694012024-02-23T11:58:00.005+11:002024-02-23T16:36:13.137+11:00The Fokker Scourge<p>I organised another game of Spandau & Lewis at the club last night. I made the scenario a little smaller than last week's, but still pitched it at four players.</p><p>This one was set in 1915 and was designed to use a couple of my newly painted planes and to also showcase some of the early attempts at arming planes. It featured everything from rifle-armed observation aircraft to that pinnacle of 1915 military technology, a Fokker Eindekker.</p><p>Each player had one observation aircraft and one escort/hunter (depending on how you planned to use it).</p><p>The British had a Vickers Gunbus escorting a BE2 mounting a machine-gun firing into the rear-arc only, plus an unarmed BE2 escorted by a Bristol Scout which had a Lewis gun firing forward from an off-centre improvised mount. This latter plane counted as having a front-firing gun, but counted as restricted (which gives it a firing penalty in Spandau & Lewis).<br /><br />The Germans had two observation planes, both Albatros B types where the observer had a rifle only. One was escorted by an Albatros C1, with a machine-gun toting observer, and the other by a Fokker Eindekker with a proper front-firing machine-gun.</p><p>The mission was the same as last week's game; each side had two targets on the opponent's side of the board. Each observation aircraft could observe each target once and for each observation they could get home they'd score 3VP. each side also scored 2VP for shooting down an enemy plane and 1VP for each enemy plane still over the board at the end of 20 turns, or for each enemy plane that had taken half or more hits.</p><p>Here's the British aircraft - rom left to right the Scout, two BE2s and the Gunbus. They came on in a single formation to improve spotting, looking to close-escort the two-seaters to each of the targets in turn.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikckl8qcC_pHA1yIGlvOWgqnhfrU_dIlrxJdfQzuIPgxisFZEkPQyAfpFkHI9IpROxpmmjRobhess4NStjZjQ7a_0b_PuxbqkWnBnVyCx4TwEDXFXks0LazMeis_MaptcgsVNpe0_TjBQ3BEUXzQswIYblod94RXG0e2XinFH8e5jQy2a-MAbIc1VP73s/s2000/1915-02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="2000" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikckl8qcC_pHA1yIGlvOWgqnhfrU_dIlrxJdfQzuIPgxisFZEkPQyAfpFkHI9IpROxpmmjRobhess4NStjZjQ7a_0b_PuxbqkWnBnVyCx4TwEDXFXks0LazMeis_MaptcgsVNpe0_TjBQ3BEUXzQswIYblod94RXG0e2XinFH8e5jQy2a-MAbIc1VP73s/w400-h235/1915-02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They spotted the Germans and moved more cautiously.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WdN4983WAgl4pLYzTsvsZFi_tXV04onQuiSR70PkFjWwMwl9YzSyhe0Mtd2Pr_ep5grnRABtBc7r6jebAdF4V1U7QpWI0_hfBmmh0UAxqGYJncI39MofcTdLBsH8xReY7EFHdbY6Lo-UoOW0zcfbfbvh_6Nfe7TA_ASFt6cgNjvt5xHr9aRgeT3A1I8/s1662/1915-03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1662" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WdN4983WAgl4pLYzTsvsZFi_tXV04onQuiSR70PkFjWwMwl9YzSyhe0Mtd2Pr_ep5grnRABtBc7r6jebAdF4V1U7QpWI0_hfBmmh0UAxqGYJncI39MofcTdLBsH8xReY7EFHdbY6Lo-UoOW0zcfbfbvh_6Nfe7TA_ASFt6cgNjvt5xHr9aRgeT3A1I8/w400-h350/1915-03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Germans had entered in two groups, each aiming at one of the targets. Stuart was running the Fokker, and having spotted the British sent the two-seater on its way and threw the Fokker straight at the enemy.</div><div><br /></div><div>I had the Albatros C, and didn't spot the British for ages.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL6deArsgHgMQcW3gGO1A0A5RreoSuqaZWJt9bLMEYn6FmCpBnVE0FnmdhuTjqn27e6ZgEcjnlbAes9fvzgQtYpYeWhnN8ebaA3SSNYBsFac1N1juXe6sjrQmqETPcqsNMDuOuFl6UPZ5zpFup3vTgYN4XM8Dnh7xT9rsab83t2Lm1yz9pB-o-2yjhxcY/s2000/1915-05.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1767" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL6deArsgHgMQcW3gGO1A0A5RreoSuqaZWJt9bLMEYn6FmCpBnVE0FnmdhuTjqn27e6ZgEcjnlbAes9fvzgQtYpYeWhnN8ebaA3SSNYBsFac1N1juXe6sjrQmqETPcqsNMDuOuFl6UPZ5zpFup3vTgYN4XM8Dnh7xT9rsab83t2Lm1yz9pB-o-2yjhxcY/w354-h400/1915-05.jpg" width="354" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The BE2s took evasive action whilst the Bristol and the Gunbus moved to shoot at the Fokker. Stuart kept his eye on the prize and went after the BE2s.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZnJSmWE454Ja6lVDo4sgSyrgdii7_-PG0dWjZbaVoLbgKB_No2-BTkCB1iXgoNxpyMDJDZLShPWxIGqWP-_MLzNBeRmBiF-lPXBhi-FEwnT3y4mUSJe0BxkxkT_BM4Eu-dFgyIzVwFpLf2xzUBubzqGz0rA6aiOqtYqo4JLS8rOsuSqSuZjp9dXnj0A/s2000/1915-07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="2000" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZnJSmWE454Ja6lVDo4sgSyrgdii7_-PG0dWjZbaVoLbgKB_No2-BTkCB1iXgoNxpyMDJDZLShPWxIGqWP-_MLzNBeRmBiF-lPXBhi-FEwnT3y4mUSJe0BxkxkT_BM4Eu-dFgyIzVwFpLf2xzUBubzqGz0rA6aiOqtYqo4JLS8rOsuSqSuZjp9dXnj0A/w400-h235/1915-07.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Gunbus closed up for a shot at the Fokker. And its gun jammed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Jppbv6ys901qmsDroOVqwI57Ziqega7B6gw3DIdk-tVB_FBcZJ7c-fy73f-5X1FduEpPmjqY4XLZ6ybXJtvuz_kAQwKUc5vWWIhyphenhyphenP2KTDcEKSerC8fdkcmLvmJ3OjUGzaj8_qUa2BHgoHQjGqrwWSirb67l4vFPmIs_N-PlBdXTaCY6JLpwcJz6hmog/s1943/1915-08.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1943" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Jppbv6ys901qmsDroOVqwI57Ziqega7B6gw3DIdk-tVB_FBcZJ7c-fy73f-5X1FduEpPmjqY4XLZ6ybXJtvuz_kAQwKUc5vWWIhyphenhyphenP2KTDcEKSerC8fdkcmLvmJ3OjUGzaj8_qUa2BHgoHQjGqrwWSirb67l4vFPmIs_N-PlBdXTaCY6JLpwcJz6hmog/w400-h248/1915-08.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Fokker did better, damaging a BE2.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnzXCJzGwvMQ4lDHEm7GWwmKg70GzniLZy_6zhT33bpz3vcUvu2XABxjDWvCTXljXPn9W9FCgjY1BUlIZQjyJdoc6k1bEYwGtE_mDh2sz6R_41TmMTKTAPZghpYcw1Cv_AsGmVHn1TSkPZZ9ixKJWZcgNf4s8msnzBbvSF_l5HUsWPso1DveuQWlXsMs/s2000/1915-10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="2000" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnzXCJzGwvMQ4lDHEm7GWwmKg70GzniLZy_6zhT33bpz3vcUvu2XABxjDWvCTXljXPn9W9FCgjY1BUlIZQjyJdoc6k1bEYwGtE_mDh2sz6R_41TmMTKTAPZghpYcw1Cv_AsGmVHn1TSkPZZ9ixKJWZcgNf4s8msnzBbvSF_l5HUsWPso1DveuQWlXsMs/w400-h259/1915-10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Peter tried to bring the Bristol Scout into action, but couldn't get a clear shot. To make matters worse the observer's rifle on one of his BE2s also jammed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4ileaHRKM2VjYA9kvPfhs4kaDGf5xj4oiRPkobo40kMO_tDyBuiC26C04-mzE58HgQQidFLldPdKgGLnAF3fP-nJ9ul1n_PKJioyHLThpDO_mAjdrZ2hPTqx0p2GJ27FfmzyB58b5oX9IshEvKBYxo6mK6EriAK2ibSaDNrRwd7b7KT1n7VG0a5-4y8/s2000/1915-12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4ileaHRKM2VjYA9kvPfhs4kaDGf5xj4oiRPkobo40kMO_tDyBuiC26C04-mzE58HgQQidFLldPdKgGLnAF3fP-nJ9ul1n_PKJioyHLThpDO_mAjdrZ2hPTqx0p2GJ27FfmzyB58b5oX9IshEvKBYxo6mK6EriAK2ibSaDNrRwd7b7KT1n7VG0a5-4y8/w400-h300/1915-12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Peter's observer quickly got his rifle back into action. Not so the observer of Daniel's Gunbus, who found that the Lewis was now totally broken. The Gunbus was now simply a Bus.</div><div><br /></div><div>Although unable to shoot, Daniel used the Gunbus as a spoiler; interposing it between the Fokker and the BE2s to make the German shots more difficult. Stuart was left with the choice between taking less effective shots at the two-seaters or hoping to shoot down the Gunbus to get it out of the way.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPZ5SuPWx0bYALlpErLjbx-45fn_m3LLfkeYIteUZWWwA0Nvmgi9G3m6ayNpRPaHlqTHvyYxaUh0U2EKqAjD9AKw-pJkgVwD95O0TgmzhmC__sw9yuWO0KhiH5B0vbwrkZF8baN1d3er-ZKjfE4AtU0LmYi2gGJiogiK14bffscNzhzCoNKhPRSH7oqs/s2000/1915-20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="2000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPZ5SuPWx0bYALlpErLjbx-45fn_m3LLfkeYIteUZWWwA0Nvmgi9G3m6ayNpRPaHlqTHvyYxaUh0U2EKqAjD9AKw-pJkgVwD95O0TgmzhmC__sw9yuWO0KhiH5B0vbwrkZF8baN1d3er-ZKjfE4AtU0LmYi2gGJiogiK14bffscNzhzCoNKhPRSH7oqs/w400-h250/1915-20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile my aircraft had finally spotted the action. The Albatros C peeled off to attempt to add its gun to the fight, whilst the Albatros B, well away from the action, continued on its mission.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-NH82HEWKd-OFOrWhn3b6FG3bj1jz124HHihk3lS_5TIEM3HrFUOcXdDrU7B8srtPbamMfdq758n0G4fF53PLEFPlpROy6SEoG5HRWwB-N_sUjfmFemzVaOytNCm9UHG6hYcVHss9C02_th-g-53KjoFRgI9mdLJQNpWZii7rC_pt6hUObbqGE_5oJY/s2000/1915-15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-NH82HEWKd-OFOrWhn3b6FG3bj1jz124HHihk3lS_5TIEM3HrFUOcXdDrU7B8srtPbamMfdq758n0G4fF53PLEFPlpROy6SEoG5HRWwB-N_sUjfmFemzVaOytNCm9UHG6hYcVHss9C02_th-g-53KjoFRgI9mdLJQNpWZii7rC_pt6hUObbqGE_5oJY/w400-h300/1915-15.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Peter had some difficulty turning the Scout back into the fight, and it soon got left behind. Stuart used the Fokker to aggressively pursue the BE2s, firing steadily at one of them. This had a machine-gun and could shoot back, but also had a novice crew which limited their effectiveness.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1s5HCfnkO5KBXEtUcnKScLAKVChnaO8NpR_kYg1-ctkwaLCLdE8aLCKd42XEH4kS8YhOcihgwTwz6EKrQh-j669EKiLEvKEPupALBxVaMBjk8zgYnbSkf9Vskn9ioWnsMf6VAM_ampdcE6LmzM3tdrQuW9I9zD3bNTndF9_Dzm1Ob_RQi74TdXY9hNZI/s2000/1915-25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1590" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1s5HCfnkO5KBXEtUcnKScLAKVChnaO8NpR_kYg1-ctkwaLCLdE8aLCKd42XEH4kS8YhOcihgwTwz6EKrQh-j669EKiLEvKEPupALBxVaMBjk8zgYnbSkf9Vskn9ioWnsMf6VAM_ampdcE6LmzM3tdrQuW9I9zD3bNTndF9_Dzm1Ob_RQi74TdXY9hNZI/w318-h400/1915-25.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stuart got in close to Daniel's BE2 ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-obiM3ItjKhWy9O_JHDcCYM0tAP8oZKLkHxKoBJsLPdh4WretPgjkFKW8QL0_0HEsMTHYuYyGY1gVMpCmamkoQ8sdQggpJFA9SCfKWKa9jEcpWTFkRSg2w0IWPwrIHFU7ShfFta4wXXVaEplUEHsVKP1sfclXdzOisuIEPgKIUXsxE-nci4bD5-w4Mzo/s2000/1915-30.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-obiM3ItjKhWy9O_JHDcCYM0tAP8oZKLkHxKoBJsLPdh4WretPgjkFKW8QL0_0HEsMTHYuYyGY1gVMpCmamkoQ8sdQggpJFA9SCfKWKa9jEcpWTFkRSg2w0IWPwrIHFU7ShfFta4wXXVaEplUEHsVKP1sfclXdzOisuIEPgKIUXsxE-nci4bD5-w4Mzo/w300-h400/1915-30.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Boom! Its engine caught fire and down it went.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_DrF-NMd8bBn3SK7TBKnxOBhncS19i5pqZZ4GGQPoWsev_29TlDHs8sLuk-8g5R2mjOOLmCPLxPuDntxUwDdr1C2esHO1wiGv3WQsz1z3DPyHhkO8NXNtrxBULbdwXQszmOFYXgPiEsrY6UfyfOZAtebAUIPgVD5J0VKAE1Ba-cUrLo7uAcNSbwX0TM/s1820/1915-32.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1820" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_DrF-NMd8bBn3SK7TBKnxOBhncS19i5pqZZ4GGQPoWsev_29TlDHs8sLuk-8g5R2mjOOLmCPLxPuDntxUwDdr1C2esHO1wiGv3WQsz1z3DPyHhkO8NXNtrxBULbdwXQszmOFYXgPiEsrY6UfyfOZAtebAUIPgVD5J0VKAE1Ba-cUrLo7uAcNSbwX0TM/w400-h264/1915-32.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio90SSE576jxMC7iTdz1n0lqwoEOUVQcHhN7gCfilaJBMAd9ORCdOqeTZ0SxvhMIy9B0hDcuFzcQ48TeUos-cUi18DGedBjspX2vd6IzSpg1EJQXaHTxLgpuVEGIRO5veYQS1iPQ8xWeoNl3YRdQLnAq-vg1wvpLneVAmIqVzDTe6NtQxUFUcqbzIaoic/s2000/1915-35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1745" data-original-width="2000" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio90SSE576jxMC7iTdz1n0lqwoEOUVQcHhN7gCfilaJBMAd9ORCdOqeTZ0SxvhMIy9B0hDcuFzcQ48TeUos-cUi18DGedBjspX2vd6IzSpg1EJQXaHTxLgpuVEGIRO5veYQS1iPQ8xWeoNl3YRdQLnAq-vg1wvpLneVAmIqVzDTe6NtQxUFUcqbzIaoic/w400-h349/1915-35.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I had my Albatros C in the fight now, and was adding some ineffective shots as Stuart closed in on the second BE2</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXPUcg9MiU-DmNd0fE273_DgeItDhBG2sziJZTBIwuc_6cWyn3-XuaXxq4wEaWy-WNuh98gv2VL0YMeiLU34eQXsbrVkKHaeNrjZ7LRllw28EPvoToE91a0Ab-uWxQ1vV2_6yooYHhHotCo5zJ8PbL_3OQ6VHlDWMgHm_uf1qYAT76BYSwLXYOr6Ht3s/s1759/1915-36.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="1759" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXPUcg9MiU-DmNd0fE273_DgeItDhBG2sziJZTBIwuc_6cWyn3-XuaXxq4wEaWy-WNuh98gv2VL0YMeiLU34eQXsbrVkKHaeNrjZ7LRllw28EPvoToE91a0Ab-uWxQ1vV2_6yooYHhHotCo5zJ8PbL_3OQ6VHlDWMgHm_uf1qYAT76BYSwLXYOr6Ht3s/w400-h285/1915-36.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sensibly Daniel (who was now running Peter's planes, since he'd had to leave) decided not to make a run on the second target and to simply try and get the BE2 home. He banked sharply around a cloud, encountering my Albatros B returning home as well. I spotted one target and decided that a safe 3VP in the bag was better than risking 6VP by going after the second target as well. The Bristol was still lurking around that area and I wasn't up for the fight.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghXVTYCmztzDp8e-jpVOsp4VGMCGAXrIXM7q6PNOddcMKcfSrMtRy9NG4oAzIVC6OcQqFWBe8P60Qy8SbpkyryrDb1xYyeJSkGawvX6xnyapG-SS4R-nv_xq0JNiGO9c-0EJJPw3vyahyphenhyphenqdM2dAQTcNXTc0UgsIisj-hM_MCKqj1U1J1qjpGLZkzy5n8/s2000/1915-40.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="2000" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghXVTYCmztzDp8e-jpVOsp4VGMCGAXrIXM7q6PNOddcMKcfSrMtRy9NG4oAzIVC6OcQqFWBe8P60Qy8SbpkyryrDb1xYyeJSkGawvX6xnyapG-SS4R-nv_xq0JNiGO9c-0EJJPw3vyahyphenhyphenqdM2dAQTcNXTc0UgsIisj-hM_MCKqj1U1J1qjpGLZkzy5n8/w400-h280/1915-40.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The two-seaters passed at close range, obscured from each other by the cloud.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbWFxmV0pFowhiZQ7qbbAFi5q41_DQrmLT-NzybWd9WIDtrsE0V54ggAEMCGE_31r9ZLGjJtNubIknwbSqUfFNTwOQ5XTE7HVtn7yBEhM1la9JjTOGGNNCVlodzy8QyPhDsx8GSOb8YWkquhLSL_4G3cLT8NemOPpgixtAx3lyF-aAGK_XTb503UypEA/s2000/1915-42.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1648" data-original-width="2000" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbWFxmV0pFowhiZQ7qbbAFi5q41_DQrmLT-NzybWd9WIDtrsE0V54ggAEMCGE_31r9ZLGjJtNubIknwbSqUfFNTwOQ5XTE7HVtn7yBEhM1la9JjTOGGNNCVlodzy8QyPhDsx8GSOb8YWkquhLSL_4G3cLT8NemOPpgixtAx3lyF-aAGK_XTb503UypEA/w400-h330/1915-42.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stuart brought his Fokker round in pursuit of the BE2, whilst Daniel tried to stay covered by the cloud. It wasn't enough. In the next turn the Fokker downed the second BE2.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqlzMTl0BbILyEEBBkDJpJg7AzZVdmniFCtjCaHFWJRxzjQdK4Fv-e620hDmKOCiJXvjtecOkK-OD_YiCqDRnvi_BltrSLhcBdbG4yJunXuT_faESbnWEW1e1eGR_OnbGoo2EsQ_xjmiwbOBqIg5awVubrUX2Cc7LBMKJkgp0aNTYhLWdPZ0eC6dR_lr8/s2000/1915-45.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqlzMTl0BbILyEEBBkDJpJg7AzZVdmniFCtjCaHFWJRxzjQdK4Fv-e620hDmKOCiJXvjtecOkK-OD_YiCqDRnvi_BltrSLhcBdbG4yJunXuT_faESbnWEW1e1eGR_OnbGoo2EsQ_xjmiwbOBqIg5awVubrUX2Cc7LBMKJkgp0aNTYhLWdPZ0eC6dR_lr8/w290-h400/1915-45.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Gunbus was now heading for home, whilst the Bristol Scout was slowly heading towards the action.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1m72S-xGA2hQC137uP3YD3edRrJCfo5nrCKXaXjS9LyqgY1M130OHBdjdjxnkgs3AE-v3OkrS0M_PzQDuYZZJV3TSyNeBW7fnHnO2WN4lZEyo5B5VXNoOm0VqtjlObgRM10LIjCggT9lX3s-676MYEQ_AO3FIguZFh9nDGM2YCdd3MgCNP3T03ITj_7E/s2000/1915-48.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1m72S-xGA2hQC137uP3YD3edRrJCfo5nrCKXaXjS9LyqgY1M130OHBdjdjxnkgs3AE-v3OkrS0M_PzQDuYZZJV3TSyNeBW7fnHnO2WN4lZEyo5B5VXNoOm0VqtjlObgRM10LIjCggT9lX3s-676MYEQ_AO3FIguZFh9nDGM2YCdd3MgCNP3T03ITj_7E/w400-h300/1915-48.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My Albatros C wasn't up to a chase, so I turned it for home, closing up with my observation aircraft. We made it back with no issue.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXbdAuI7aRaPAM2Nj2dl8-iniDn8tc_W9ngpArVjcl_T8Q00BTFQ_k1xLV8N-Gy8vUBnr8Bh7Kz6fJigD-QTC_6mBm9UZihoVfXsodHxbIwOCOPtTtsRhMoEFfBaS-dzvh5FUo3necrIi7W-IZye3bLlfV3J0VwnevD3IruFf1s1TqAns7h6IIK-FQWo/s2000/1915-50.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="2000" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXbdAuI7aRaPAM2Nj2dl8-iniDn8tc_W9ngpArVjcl_T8Q00BTFQ_k1xLV8N-Gy8vUBnr8Bh7Kz6fJigD-QTC_6mBm9UZihoVfXsodHxbIwOCOPtTtsRhMoEFfBaS-dzvh5FUo3necrIi7W-IZye3bLlfV3J0VwnevD3IruFf1s1TqAns7h6IIK-FQWo/w400-h248/1915-50.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This now left the Bristol Scout facing Stuart's Fokker. The Germans had got three observations home, and already had two kills, so had certainly won the fight. But the British could still achieve some honour if the Scout could shoot down the Fokker. Stuart was looking for his third kill of the evening, but only had a couple of bursts left in his gun.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDO0SN76jffpJBZ6_PkRWlem8p4wgYyiLfwsTIrWwm9d4D2FroWeovbuokRh5INqyPRstsOMxJUTQiwDfxfp1ZvmnA6sFg7oxER5-vCHJK_gXh9BOrCrZeuv_1zw60OMpsvCpKNnpd_PZboKU4UzgRxdp0WTRz5LJYNnj3bDyWaZczOmXLhlgFGwrvrPM/s2000/1915-55.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDO0SN76jffpJBZ6_PkRWlem8p4wgYyiLfwsTIrWwm9d4D2FroWeovbuokRh5INqyPRstsOMxJUTQiwDfxfp1ZvmnA6sFg7oxER5-vCHJK_gXh9BOrCrZeuv_1zw60OMpsvCpKNnpd_PZboKU4UzgRxdp0WTRz5LJYNnj3bDyWaZczOmXLhlgFGwrvrPM/w300-h400/1915-55.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A head-on pass saw both planes damaged. The Fokker was now looking a little shot-up, having suffered various small amounts of damage throughout the action.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJFxq7UdEH3n8kIhyphenhyphenrA9njgkiR8N_6F1cM1zE61E2nDwTH6_yxu9FDcf_sVelCCJra6Eun1pDWsy9E3hZ6rkdN9ThP0OfhmUapmOKf-7wL8c0rOeuczzarVRBNgJS4CK4f2mmWjbDp6wKaQe15z8ex9d0oa20FRdmPnhOKaJeh9frKd50CSNr6s5WQyE/s1776/1915-57.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="1776" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJFxq7UdEH3n8kIhyphenhyphenrA9njgkiR8N_6F1cM1zE61E2nDwTH6_yxu9FDcf_sVelCCJra6Eun1pDWsy9E3hZ6rkdN9ThP0OfhmUapmOKf-7wL8c0rOeuczzarVRBNgJS4CK4f2mmWjbDp6wKaQe15z8ex9d0oa20FRdmPnhOKaJeh9frKd50CSNr6s5WQyE/w400-h260/1915-57.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Both aircraft circled around for another pass.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHX69U-V820BE-E8EbsrWNZspszd0OeDm9G9uX4gYPzF3vArw7ir66_P0rH2E0pO5FD-_56H0yg7wS9CpzoWGPwAShus1hq8gmM6V4wGoYmKRqsLQ2fSKifiyLYujuUWX1DqjOQMlUqgvYyrYrBVhWJlO8KaUoK2ey3updtr1cONl_q9VKjIGsqgfOgbk/s3338/1915-65.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3338" data-original-width="3244" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHX69U-V820BE-E8EbsrWNZspszd0OeDm9G9uX4gYPzF3vArw7ir66_P0rH2E0pO5FD-_56H0yg7wS9CpzoWGPwAShus1hq8gmM6V4wGoYmKRqsLQ2fSKifiyLYujuUWX1DqjOQMlUqgvYyrYrBVhWJlO8KaUoK2ey3updtr1cONl_q9VKjIGsqgfOgbk/w389-h400/1915-65.jpg" width="389" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Another head-on attack saw some damage on the Scout but nothing else. The Fokker was now out of ammunition.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Tsv85g7u7eyNpigsfPIY-W7qc7KVuFSgVqO_RuuXd7SQ3N5nvZNr1iWYqFosWloNV5QOBmWbHrInvkzNwCaixIgHGzqRwVPUDoEZFs1b24yXMWO9R7d-QRIiMGIGlDtsvMsL0fZYIRAENQBw-oD_xrkIUe5QEz91t3zbYnv9diF789IbD6bvLI0AUZE/s2000/1915-70.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="2000" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Tsv85g7u7eyNpigsfPIY-W7qc7KVuFSgVqO_RuuXd7SQ3N5nvZNr1iWYqFosWloNV5QOBmWbHrInvkzNwCaixIgHGzqRwVPUDoEZFs1b24yXMWO9R7d-QRIiMGIGlDtsvMsL0fZYIRAENQBw-oD_xrkIUe5QEz91t3zbYnv9diF789IbD6bvLI0AUZE/w400-h275/1915-70.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It ran for home with the wrong-footed Scout unable to pursue effectively. The Scout was too far from its home edge to get off the board before Turn 20.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwxqFPnQGRagtPnyIcw7Cc75VTBYtKtiwbpBvD3iAiHA_yrEUqxmcgdT1eqDt6iP5dB_vTOBGo8qae89bIHaXhEqa_AqUrSnOttmbhY3CjR_sclqPnKRUVWv2IVGxFsPt2JfagXQPsmBzVqo5J_HMmY2NKuhfcm0yVX3rFwTBfg5T_ZNjO2mLiivallmY/s2000/1915-75.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwxqFPnQGRagtPnyIcw7Cc75VTBYtKtiwbpBvD3iAiHA_yrEUqxmcgdT1eqDt6iP5dB_vTOBGo8qae89bIHaXhEqa_AqUrSnOttmbhY3CjR_sclqPnKRUVWv2IVGxFsPt2JfagXQPsmBzVqo5J_HMmY2NKuhfcm0yVX3rFwTBfg5T_ZNjO2mLiivallmY/w300-h400/1915-75.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>So the Germans got all four planes home, although the Fokker was out of ammunition and on its last hit. They made three observations for 9VP, and Stuart shot down two planes for 4VP. The Gunbus was damaged for 1VP, and the Scout still on the board at the end of the game for another 1VP. So a total of 15VP for the Germans. The British scored 1VP for the damage to the Fokker. <br /><br />Not a good day for the RFC. They were unlucky though. The Gunbus losing its gun early on significantly reduced the British firepower, and meant that the Fokker was in far less danger. In addition some poor movement rolls saw the Scout out of the fight at a critical stage; the two BE2s were basically fighting alone at the time when they should have been observing objectives. Stuart was man of the match, using the Fokker very aggressively and getting two kills for his trouble. My crews simply did their job - go to the target, complete the mission and come home.</p><p>Thanks to all involved for a great game and especially to Daniel for providing some of the photos you saw above.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-90779021846352727892024-02-22T10:54:00.002+11:002024-02-22T10:54:21.210+11:00Gunbus<p>This lunchtime I played a quick game of Spandau & Lewis so I could give one of my Vickers FB5 'Gunbus' and outing.</p><p>I used the random threat setup system from <a href="https://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com/2020/08/dawn-patrol.html">THIS POST</a> (which itself uses stuff from a post <a href="https://elenderilsblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/gaming-in-time-of-lockdown-2-air.html">HERE</a>). I decided to run a single Gunbus and kept the threat list small; just six cards. They were:</p><p>1 - 1 x Aviatic C1<br />2 - 1 x Aviatic C1<br />3 - 2 x Aviatic C1<br />4 - 1 x Albatros B<br />5 - 2 - Albatros B<br />6 - 1 x Fokker EII</p><p>There would be one or two encounters, with the most likely being one or two Aviatik two-seaters, mounting a rear-firing machine-gun. The other encounters would be unarmed Albatros two-seaters, with the observer using a rifle. And finally, as a nasty surprise, the Gunbus could encounter a patrolling Fokker Eindekker.</p><p>I set up the Gunbus in the middle of the board and scattered three areas of cloud. I assumed that the Gunbus was alert, but the targets wouldn't be. I can't remember if I did this in previous runs of this setup. The Gunbus had an experienced crew; the German opponents would dice for quality.</p><p>Here's the Gunbus in the centre of the board.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNho0gggtgJaGc1oQDlupv5YmF37st-E0J9tlObhikKQlufCQldHEg8O3dgyHEZdkZklkJ7V-UY79IDw17UT0Z2j44gGNr7mhd-lmdJ46iOksr74zZ9DUSAXb8tXKmpo5_sZ4V3aBOTv3p9rIZ6CVqZWWIYKAth_KQ6V1JuqaDKa5UMM-fAWUblonmQFQ/s2000/PXL_20240221_023053558.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNho0gggtgJaGc1oQDlupv5YmF37st-E0J9tlObhikKQlufCQldHEg8O3dgyHEZdkZklkJ7V-UY79IDw17UT0Z2j44gGNr7mhd-lmdJ46iOksr74zZ9DUSAXb8tXKmpo5_sZ4V3aBOTv3p9rIZ6CVqZWWIYKAth_KQ6V1JuqaDKa5UMM-fAWUblonmQFQ/w300-h400/PXL_20240221_023053558.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The first card drawn was an opponent - an Aviatik C, heading away from the Gunbus.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZJQk2Eapio_0hf1kvsTqm_0IagpJ2T411dnH3JitWHi14dw2aFm7Gn66aA1-MqU5OXOdhzayzIVeupaqEL_7ovhYkjPkx7MLweSXGQFxh_0jT92-F0S-5GjzDGw2AnCpGgb3WZHhPn3TBAZuPJnKeVi6wRVFr-WGBjIYMEdgOfQbINcO_R2cIeLMhg4/s2000/PXL_20240221_023059511.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZJQk2Eapio_0hf1kvsTqm_0IagpJ2T411dnH3JitWHi14dw2aFm7Gn66aA1-MqU5OXOdhzayzIVeupaqEL_7ovhYkjPkx7MLweSXGQFxh_0jT92-F0S-5GjzDGw2AnCpGgb3WZHhPn3TBAZuPJnKeVi6wRVFr-WGBjIYMEdgOfQbINcO_R2cIeLMhg4/w300-h400/PXL_20240221_023059511.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The German rolled a veteran crew though, and quickly spotted the British plane. I have set missions for each aircraft - as a two-seater this one would turn until it was facing teh edge it started furthest from and then try and exit by that edge. This would bring it past the Gunbus, but the German had the option of seeking cover in some cloud.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiscSrqiYMcG5Abiy2lfkiLX4UFWs7bCCbc3iAfmfZ2liSRlnf5stcHpTONKtpqYi2uZTSq5jxIkvWfFYPb4nTEm_bRCGXNBiGi_FxMrjKDJ17u6SZ5TBBCKT5r0Gh8ezkARAuJw8fvLF2QpnEBZB-LVa1oFpYPPnR17psZwoHtqnEmf3A4osnC_JJyNCY/s2000/PXL_20240221_023719541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiscSrqiYMcG5Abiy2lfkiLX4UFWs7bCCbc3iAfmfZ2liSRlnf5stcHpTONKtpqYi2uZTSq5jxIkvWfFYPb4nTEm_bRCGXNBiGi_FxMrjKDJ17u6SZ5TBBCKT5r0Gh8ezkARAuJw8fvLF2QpnEBZB-LVa1oFpYPPnR17psZwoHtqnEmf3A4osnC_JJyNCY/w300-h400/PXL_20240221_023719541.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Gunbus turned tightly on the German and got in a shot, damaging the enemy plane.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAvvqLPjSiWVJIpYif363GIOfY-9iiy_yAwp-2z5KWpH3ukiaBXd6wADc5THctbR0aoCp46EcjrJnXRZw3myZovFjff6LGk1pCT1ZWRIYienXlvTpctH06IbeaSm9z22qAJMLQvWWQXdck-X7ZqqtLA2Ad5eY98NDa9nO5Y5Yu6aVem3N3aFkd3tTayQ/s2000/PXL_20240221_023939841.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAvvqLPjSiWVJIpYif363GIOfY-9iiy_yAwp-2z5KWpH3ukiaBXd6wADc5THctbR0aoCp46EcjrJnXRZw3myZovFjff6LGk1pCT1ZWRIYienXlvTpctH06IbeaSm9z22qAJMLQvWWQXdck-X7ZqqtLA2Ad5eY98NDa9nO5Y5Yu6aVem3N3aFkd3tTayQ/w400-h300/PXL_20240221_023939841.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The German ducked into the safety of a cloud.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLqFl4KN2eXVVHMxZQa6ycn_DO62PizkhN39mQJT6QxkwnTmzedIVtZIbQORESrWY2jP-f1NIKgAJtxhR-nTWfSqq9KE9mJ9GBCw7xCkSzyNbk7IMvnWj9lkRRn9i3Umxg3agLbCRQJcMpb73imOgqWt3uYl1MqyTvgUXo1k1yh41LFdDuO22TU2Ifs4/s2000/PXL_20240221_024154059.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLqFl4KN2eXVVHMxZQa6ycn_DO62PizkhN39mQJT6QxkwnTmzedIVtZIbQORESrWY2jP-f1NIKgAJtxhR-nTWfSqq9KE9mJ9GBCw7xCkSzyNbk7IMvnWj9lkRRn9i3Umxg3agLbCRQJcMpb73imOgqWt3uYl1MqyTvgUXo1k1yh41LFdDuO22TU2Ifs4/w300-h400/PXL_20240221_024154059.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Two more Aviatiks appeared, one experienced and one with a green crew. The latter seemed like a possible target, but the two planes would be flying together and their guns would provide cover for each other even with their limited arcs. In addition, whilst the first Aviatik had an excellent crew it was already damaged. So I decided to ignore the newcomers.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIaeHQGa_m98KoGnTnXRabuq8_zSU8sa98WFQdJm6h5bm4F-Ffxs68Taslcw1vZlLXdhk1IYLwFMNoO2BPx6oLiwxOQUCOw9Rq5c9mcGQ0BnCyp74Q2q2wjZJw4yRMhTMvBJe2CZTJ0vKw-LhZiXXyTjLxXx6TwGQYYNLNWIgP-VmyNI9YZc3h9O646o/s2000/PXL_20240221_024316031.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="2000" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIaeHQGa_m98KoGnTnXRabuq8_zSU8sa98WFQdJm6h5bm4F-Ffxs68Taslcw1vZlLXdhk1IYLwFMNoO2BPx6oLiwxOQUCOw9Rq5c9mcGQ0BnCyp74Q2q2wjZJw4yRMhTMvBJe2CZTJ0vKw-LhZiXXyTjLxXx6TwGQYYNLNWIgP-VmyNI9YZc3h9O646o/w400-h284/PXL_20240221_024316031.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Aviatik came out of the cloud and, taking a risk, turned to bring its gun to bear. The Aviatik's gun only fires into the rear arc in my rules. This gave the Gunbus a great shot, albeit with a risk of being damaged back.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Aviatik took more hits, whilst its observer failed to score any damage on the British plane.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwzw-9LXqGEhcNhVCnUe0swjFSfyFWIBob2OqSgqNYHM0_IpsUtY-BE8X3CcCHVbHDR_Xq2rs1zMRWdHExMIUYd3ZnL61s3rA5RlqXU8mXxWgbj12ym7nnBKAUb0GBmQN6yp7J_nuD0NfWusxO0pnB0dMu8QNlxTKlXX_QA6mEKdXGGuKWrPmIpRq5n0/s2000/PXL_20240221_025005062.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2000" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwzw-9LXqGEhcNhVCnUe0swjFSfyFWIBob2OqSgqNYHM0_IpsUtY-BE8X3CcCHVbHDR_Xq2rs1zMRWdHExMIUYd3ZnL61s3rA5RlqXU8mXxWgbj12ym7nnBKAUb0GBmQN6yp7J_nuD0NfWusxO0pnB0dMu8QNlxTKlXX_QA6mEKdXGGuKWrPmIpRq5n0/w400-h308/PXL_20240221_025005062.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The problem with chasing the Aviatik was that it tended to get the initiative, making it hard to line up good shots, despite the flexible gun-mount on the Gunbus. As it ran for safety it ducked into another cloud. I was beginning to regret not chasing the other plane.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO22cXfTEECQuxXMVrX9AvyPVDxFVyOsegnAqtBIO8qLjQkX0-vZohdh7gWerQ93lPWdLIjEp7ocZlzZ5iaVJiu4myvVS6ybrIoXIWtmi8d_swwp4p3I5pQYcd5Vru3KxUVuIO9l-voz1Tk_oLUllt9hiAIO1Q63cmi92AOSNpPwlvW4JbB0Q4RnQ1d48/s2000/PXL_20240221_025426192.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1269" data-original-width="2000" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO22cXfTEECQuxXMVrX9AvyPVDxFVyOsegnAqtBIO8qLjQkX0-vZohdh7gWerQ93lPWdLIjEp7ocZlzZ5iaVJiu4myvVS6ybrIoXIWtmi8d_swwp4p3I5pQYcd5Vru3KxUVuIO9l-voz1Tk_oLUllt9hiAIO1Q63cmi92AOSNpPwlvW4JbB0Q4RnQ1d48/w400-h254/PXL_20240221_025426192.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Aviatik cleared the cloud and made the final sprint for safety. We exchanged fire at long range. The Aviatik missed, whilst I scored another hit, but couldn't finish off the enemy plane. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLzVfGWvsLsEMIixNXw9oiMQRo6HiP_myVfPvaw5zmbZPqh2KNk6Cd0xHhHAHB0jXB-BaSvGqi4uAlKvSZmuoM4tuYwiBHuMSHyG7qNA1usjRZM0dgkApBLoYh23nokP6MlM45f-3sWwZMIHYUqgtnbEZWp6liOY4HS-WOFmpi3R9RXJDrE-Lrbgwe9o/s2000/PXL_20240221_025749432.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="2000" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLzVfGWvsLsEMIixNXw9oiMQRo6HiP_myVfPvaw5zmbZPqh2KNk6Cd0xHhHAHB0jXB-BaSvGqi4uAlKvSZmuoM4tuYwiBHuMSHyG7qNA1usjRZM0dgkApBLoYh23nokP6MlM45f-3sWwZMIHYUqgtnbEZWp6liOY4HS-WOFmpi3R9RXJDrE-Lrbgwe9o/w400-h319/PXL_20240221_025749432.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So the Aviatik escaped, albeit on its last hit. It certainly knew it had been in a fight. The other two German planes also escaped; I had no time to turn the Gunbus and chase after them before they fled the field.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWle5SOBTsOlb9WzViBkgTM5TUOsGoWv-w6u2VYZ_ErJ29I7ro5Qy30lUC7CAOcq-Gs-lq5W2RSz0sqkf8oJuu9ODXNuUo_MGcNevF31PdFvhFn9q0i8M3rdHXluEf56-F9g67P5U2ToO8ug0Lj8DCQJf8AOsvsxFLKId-35H7ImeIUqz568uYIOFhHY/s2000/PXL_20240221_025925297.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1572" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWle5SOBTsOlb9WzViBkgTM5TUOsGoWv-w6u2VYZ_ErJ29I7ro5Qy30lUC7CAOcq-Gs-lq5W2RSz0sqkf8oJuu9ODXNuUo_MGcNevF31PdFvhFn9q0i8M3rdHXluEf56-F9g67P5U2ToO8ug0Lj8DCQJf8AOsvsxFLKId-35H7ImeIUqz568uYIOFhHY/w315-h400/PXL_20240221_025925297.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><p>I'd forgotten how much fun the threat system is, and will try this one again, maybe with a slightly different mix of German aircraft. I'll keep the Fokker surprise in there, though ...</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-25951097599121898472024-02-20T09:04:00.004+11:002024-02-20T09:04:57.556+11:00New Planes<p>Inspired by last week's game of Spandau & Lewis I painted some more aircraft on Sunday afternoon. They've been sat around for a couple of years, mocking me for my lack of progress, so I thought it best.</p><p>As always they're 1/600th models from Tumbling Dice.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3eGrPqEIgnNK1YWLvsV5zCd4kxNfIq99zhyImHNv14oc8NqcDeTPNIR7vC_9ekwe72FqBAWdwZg-LKuIueYKsU3IrHIUl7zd_rf_qW8QC9qAvaHfN2AV3Eu2Kf4N7ScU3jp9CtS4JP383VqwHoX5ytJdYUYXvZKJJUEVpjNyR9cWY-1YQLx2BpRzXH5E/s2000/PXL_20240219_211657634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1483" data-original-width="2000" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3eGrPqEIgnNK1YWLvsV5zCd4kxNfIq99zhyImHNv14oc8NqcDeTPNIR7vC_9ekwe72FqBAWdwZg-LKuIueYKsU3IrHIUl7zd_rf_qW8QC9qAvaHfN2AV3Eu2Kf4N7ScU3jp9CtS4JP383VqwHoX5ytJdYUYXvZKJJUEVpjNyR9cWY-1YQLx2BpRzXH5E/w400-h296/PXL_20240219_211657634.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>First up were some Fokker EIIIs. I already have some of these, but they were scratchbuilds and whilst I'm quite pleased with them, they had a couple of failings. The last time I put in an order to Tumbling Dice I decided that I may as well order some of their models, and replace mine.<br /><br />(To be fair, when I made mine, Tumbling Dice didn't make them. Since then they've upped their game in terms of early-war planes.)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuZ7G8rJ8-5hogJdyTF-tLxB93bG5Z7BIalFzgHmyJiIAcZ7PWFouu73nqUboVZ2SDpN9umPp2_PmZp25AJdRbDMfNjl6_II83t76k7YRJ-bJZ5kxzjwi7vnKXYp6KyMZ66UT0u-WWvbL6GLIBhfnBfP-JgMXUPG7L2oT4e7k0bRt9xTXwAUjzTAzL5E/s2000/PXL_20240219_211720584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1577" data-original-width="2000" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuZ7G8rJ8-5hogJdyTF-tLxB93bG5Z7BIalFzgHmyJiIAcZ7PWFouu73nqUboVZ2SDpN9umPp2_PmZp25AJdRbDMfNjl6_II83t76k7YRJ-bJZ5kxzjwi7vnKXYp6KyMZ66UT0u-WWvbL6GLIBhfnBfP-JgMXUPG7L2oT4e7k0bRt9xTXwAUjzTAzL5E/w400-h315/PXL_20240219_211720584.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Continuing the earl-war theme are these Vickers FB5s - the magnificently, if somewhat over-enthusiastically, named 'Gunbus'. This was the first aircraft designed to carry a gun specifically with the aim of shooting down other aircraft. They're not great, but one crew managed ace status in them.<br /><br />Anyway, the nice thing abut 1/600th scale is that the planes can masquerade as other aircraft and no-one too likely to notice, and the Gunbus is not that different from the Fe2, a mainstay of the RFC two-seaters. Since Tumbling Dice don't do FE2s, the Gunbus makes a great stand-in.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgM7DbynmIbPPJSUk8uOBhfbgggfynOaRw7FWh1NSpQNbVA3s8RuU7QGZYwGGeoRR8sgleYX2-lJnK8NYfw2e9pwrJ6kFgkuqXYdD0UgAWrhEJbnL2bPKsgXIp5L-qxPEe21LHx1Apfv5szZVKKqXo7TVv33cKkhYsLX-D-9BA75f40ZCz6O-BTUY4ubc/s2000/PXL_20240219_211741264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="2000" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgM7DbynmIbPPJSUk8uOBhfbgggfynOaRw7FWh1NSpQNbVA3s8RuU7QGZYwGGeoRR8sgleYX2-lJnK8NYfw2e9pwrJ6kFgkuqXYdD0UgAWrhEJbnL2bPKsgXIp5L-qxPEe21LHx1Apfv5szZVKKqXo7TVv33cKkhYsLX-D-9BA75f40ZCz6O-BTUY4ubc/w400-h281/PXL_20240219_211741264.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Finally I did these Morane Ls. They'll also do as Morane Ps. I painted two with French markings and two with RFC. </div><div><br /></div><div>Everything I can find concerning the Morane L talks about how it was the first plane with a forward-firing machine-gun (thanks to the wonderful Garros wedges). Nothing talks about its role as a two-seater or how it might be armed (if at all) in that role. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KMz6zzHyaDVtiHfi8qR_n85HYL1D3pnMCw7TGL56jBBBm9-PdrbKbV00bQgHOPmxjCKb48kMzDeAZll-RqjtaqViDS0WFWlRpK4VsekrsKDlVdecwB-_7Qp6x5uhGRYCYuNUbnwkNAWRLJ1liOG5FkUzeCOZyZQTHJjaogUrqJAaIYUYa2Uxr-bLvVg/s2000/PXL_20240219_211808750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="2000" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KMz6zzHyaDVtiHfi8qR_n85HYL1D3pnMCw7TGL56jBBBm9-PdrbKbV00bQgHOPmxjCKb48kMzDeAZll-RqjtaqViDS0WFWlRpK4VsekrsKDlVdecwB-_7Qp6x5uhGRYCYuNUbnwkNAWRLJ1liOG5FkUzeCOZyZQTHJjaogUrqJAaIYUYa2Uxr-bLvVg/w400-h269/PXL_20240219_211808750.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Anyway, I still have to mount the Moranes on their stands, and the other planes need labels. But most of them are ready to fly. I'm not sure they'll all be in use in this week's club game, but who know.<br /><br />And I have other planes waiting to be painted, including a massive Zeppelin Staaken bomber.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-69386932200656530832024-02-16T11:19:00.002+11:002024-02-16T13:59:17.556+11:00Spandau & Lewis<p>We have had a couple of people join our club in the past few months and, last week, one of them expressed an interest in my home-brew WW1 rules, 'Spandau & Lewis', having read about them on this very blog. He asked if we could play a game of it, so I set one up.</p><p>I anticipated a couple of players, so set up a scenario for four people. And that's what we got. </p><p>It's pretty simple. I set it in mid-1917 and gave both sides three scouts and three two-seaters. Each side had two objectives on the opponent's side of the board; each two-seater could observe each of teh two targets. If they could get home a two-seater would score 3VP for each target (so 6VP for each two-seater). In addition a side would score 2VP for each enemy plane shot down and 1VP for each plane that was damaged (half hits) or still on the board at the end of 20 turns. I set the highest VP for the mission in order to encourage some actual work from the two-seaters instead of it just being a brawl.</p><p>Here's the set-up. Please excuse the crumpled cloth. I really need to buy something better.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9laEAArLUgJWH8xtktlkD6se1x_7PJpi3TShemitm8IvKvRd95SsGFZVP0dCa_VcbI-meD11U5qtHlBifj_QgNt851sOWf_4qCphMf9u_wXUKWkw3zgL033nmeNDwUc4ZOKrA7pPRUh_q1FrxJjpEFYtUL7v76OzNaT61M8kChMvnC1F5DhDR6ejKRoU/s2000/PXL_20240215_083234096.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9laEAArLUgJWH8xtktlkD6se1x_7PJpi3TShemitm8IvKvRd95SsGFZVP0dCa_VcbI-meD11U5qtHlBifj_QgNt851sOWf_4qCphMf9u_wXUKWkw3zgL033nmeNDwUc4ZOKrA7pPRUh_q1FrxJjpEFYtUL7v76OzNaT61M8kChMvnC1F5DhDR6ejKRoU/w400-h300/PXL_20240215_083234096.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The British had three SE5s (run by Daniel) and three RE8s (run by Peter). The Germans ran three Albatros DVs (run by me) and three Albatros CVIIs (run by Bailey). Here's my flight of DVs. I got the only ace on the table, along with two experienced pilots. Bailey's two-seaters had two novice crews and one experienced one. On the British side most of their crews were experienced, but one of the SE5s had a novice pilot. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxmtmC2Uuu_zlvIs-BKfT9rN9icJnsAg1FEnOUgvyrTSCmN8jhv9f4Gq3IbEF4fW03Kanh8nFddQlr08BbDEunxKq0I7aotBozIFq9Dp0FLthVCrfJkktEicYUtA0qQAcuC0Htwn3mxXtY03m71ynQHK4EUQz8HH4s8ZbRvqo3n6dcJcrlAer8LWM3-M/s2000/PXL_20240215_083240548.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxmtmC2Uuu_zlvIs-BKfT9rN9icJnsAg1FEnOUgvyrTSCmN8jhv9f4Gq3IbEF4fW03Kanh8nFddQlr08BbDEunxKq0I7aotBozIFq9Dp0FLthVCrfJkktEicYUtA0qQAcuC0Htwn3mxXtY03m71ynQHK4EUQz8HH4s8ZbRvqo3n6dcJcrlAer8LWM3-M/w400-h300/PXL_20240215_083240548.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The early moves saw everyone simply flying straight towards the targets, since the two sides hadn't spotted each other. My DVs were the first to see an enemy and turned to get into a better position.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdKw2EJ0L2dyHN7tGb7910soUTs7QtDkoU2J5AFmuHMOVUMATKpLF5lw7kYX98u2oSYr8ligM9iia0-7s_wlzSV0V9yMnux26RXrqAhHEuXgar21Qkdh55UodUd_YGji4U2TjfEkyAUlD29f1uuyhT4Y8sufYO2SuscYfBlQRnUdW-kwYKZMa6_d3Ab0/s2000/PXL_20240215_084711355.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1599" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdKw2EJ0L2dyHN7tGb7910soUTs7QtDkoU2J5AFmuHMOVUMATKpLF5lw7kYX98u2oSYr8ligM9iia0-7s_wlzSV0V9yMnux26RXrqAhHEuXgar21Qkdh55UodUd_YGji4U2TjfEkyAUlD29f1uuyhT4Y8sufYO2SuscYfBlQRnUdW-kwYKZMa6_d3Ab0/w400-h320/PXL_20240215_084711355.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The British quickly became aware of the Germans and the firing started soon after; the obligatory head-one shots as the two formations flew past each other. Both sides lost a few bits of canvas.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU5gw0liPmte5uD5SIPC3frf36chKi3V1ayqle_vmGW0ydZwsLAFtAlNPdZPhupvQB45EnMXWdnQIP_-sgVfZLhnVNeq0tXLwGHCUiKi0KeREHuUXNmBJhO0rfC32GdauwgyQLcivt4MslHu9Sr8GwYLLb4ReNeflOTo6Nn1r-ZnZO477z_yylzWLAFU/s2000/PXL_20240215_085713784.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU5gw0liPmte5uD5SIPC3frf36chKi3V1ayqle_vmGW0ydZwsLAFtAlNPdZPhupvQB45EnMXWdnQIP_-sgVfZLhnVNeq0tXLwGHCUiKi0KeREHuUXNmBJhO0rfC32GdauwgyQLcivt4MslHu9Sr8GwYLLb4ReNeflOTo6Nn1r-ZnZO477z_yylzWLAFU/w400-h300/PXL_20240215_085713784.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Daniel got some terrible power rolls for his SE5s that saw them suffer for their maneuvers. The DVs did very nicely, though, and my ace got into a nice tailing position. Peter went wild and sent an RE8 over to assist the scouts.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGtBaYU6o_tt8akCIr5Wyy_sh-5zKJf-njvfHhjWGiVYs40x0RBswYWIn45MA7E6gkvrXPavtUd-Ah2m6a3-GzRd5ZfdfY1_7vXvBK9Qs4xpgUHajef-Zv13oqT2Dm6Xhft5fjGZF8XZuVBsm9U5p3nr5PUEjVF7LMw24INVPAjbi4Q46Gnci6VtR9Oc/s2000/PXL_20240215_091816510.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1437" data-original-width="2000" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGtBaYU6o_tt8akCIr5Wyy_sh-5zKJf-njvfHhjWGiVYs40x0RBswYWIn45MA7E6gkvrXPavtUd-Ah2m6a3-GzRd5ZfdfY1_7vXvBK9Qs4xpgUHajef-Zv13oqT2Dm6Xhft5fjGZF8XZuVBsm9U5p3nr5PUEjVF7LMw24INVPAjbi4Q46Gnci6VtR9Oc/w400-h288/PXL_20240215_091816510.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Bailey's CVIIs hadn't spotted the British and were mildly surprised when one of them was fired on by an SE5a. However the British plot was inexperienced and the shot had little effect than that of alerting the Germans. That said I still sent a DV over to support the two-seaters.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtR-NpREmtUKOvj4m5F4M74h0kSicWgTlwokMnZiZrTGQBx5IirO4DhSybhwnAJehj6P41yusDr-Gy9SB1POEjtpfzY4XBn2nqMeRKDDo9iiNmUrXzQ0zg-d1_I2xvnFNKiwyBJUO4sXU_ij2Xq-oFXK8EsYFNx8PB6egg9iYr3aDnFO7zNhNfv6I71gU/s2000/PXL_20240215_094534684.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1474" data-original-width="2000" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtR-NpREmtUKOvj4m5F4M74h0kSicWgTlwokMnZiZrTGQBx5IirO4DhSybhwnAJehj6P41yusDr-Gy9SB1POEjtpfzY4XBn2nqMeRKDDo9iiNmUrXzQ0zg-d1_I2xvnFNKiwyBJUO4sXU_ij2Xq-oFXK8EsYFNx8PB6egg9iYr3aDnFO7zNhNfv6I71gU/w400-h295/PXL_20240215_094534684.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Daniel's other SE5s were struggling to get the Germans in their gun-sights, but Peter's supporting RE8 was actually causing some real damage will well-aimed fore from the observer's gun.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqgxk-5YiWun8jpzstEiOXFajXu3_nB8F8Yd6Fy_0CJ-58-FHkFpaWtSmTe4fp5lhkjCQepunPOsxsElnetYg7djS7CwgpWNzbTpr2kpkKwW0Wlwjt72km41xFHxKUQZ0Sr_LmkHyzEnA3EEYQvA21QarJikTTRTo6BnMO77HkH6ZXV7nKdV67YejF4A/s2000/PXL_20240215_094539096.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqgxk-5YiWun8jpzstEiOXFajXu3_nB8F8Yd6Fy_0CJ-58-FHkFpaWtSmTe4fp5lhkjCQepunPOsxsElnetYg7djS7CwgpWNzbTpr2kpkKwW0Wlwjt72km41xFHxKUQZ0Sr_LmkHyzEnA3EEYQvA21QarJikTTRTo6BnMO77HkH6ZXV7nKdV67YejF4A/w400-h300/PXL_20240215_094539096.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Whilst my initial mission was to keep the SE5s busy, I abandoned it in favour of chasing after the RE8s that were attempting to complete the mission. This would force Peter to make the decision between the observer defending against an attack or actually getting on with some observation. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNj3LjVOQ6TFt9D5RcVowTDvHceMrG2_ecXwLetWQxJreirofLot6UstlIfeGaM9WUNxHJnoD219oxN2FHPpEedpuIIsnspi7-zg6K8t8GsPSZBxFy50XESXNx96yUB_MU4Mqhyxo-C-tYYHXM5wHvHPJRU6qPblV1PEa3iWx31og3n0LgXUKnz6I3CM/s2000/PXL_20240215_100729720.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNj3LjVOQ6TFt9D5RcVowTDvHceMrG2_ecXwLetWQxJreirofLot6UstlIfeGaM9WUNxHJnoD219oxN2FHPpEedpuIIsnspi7-zg6K8t8GsPSZBxFy50XESXNx96yUB_MU4Mqhyxo-C-tYYHXM5wHvHPJRU6qPblV1PEa3iWx31og3n0LgXUKnz6I3CM/w400-h300/PXL_20240215_100729720.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I failed to stop this RE8 from making an observation, but on the next turn I got a kill from a tailing shot. Unfortunately firing in Spandau & Lewis is simultaneous, and a shot from the observer's gun finished off my damaged plane. So each side had made one kill.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfO7FhK9ip3jQy8_2H5ekZtfeC6Tn9JClpcLBu45G4hyphenhyphenln0N9fA60kWGZ-NJkSdm08woMSpBFUBKZDZ4Lmi0lDalcOyB6T_HbQYVTPUuftq2otER49K1eZaHhUgA3BsXAVQLAO2nkrynj-0LVOE8EiPl0r7C9Io9T9xoijTFeNyDQup9nJWXHhyphenhyphen4kMXJM/s2000/PXL_20240215_102245224.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1627" data-original-width="2000" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfO7FhK9ip3jQy8_2H5ekZtfeC6Tn9JClpcLBu45G4hyphenhyphenln0N9fA60kWGZ-NJkSdm08woMSpBFUBKZDZ4Lmi0lDalcOyB6T_HbQYVTPUuftq2otER49K1eZaHhUgA3BsXAVQLAO2nkrynj-0LVOE8EiPl0r7C9Io9T9xoijTFeNyDQup9nJWXHhyphenhyphen4kMXJM/w400-h325/PXL_20240215_102245224.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Bailey had kept a tight formation and was causing teh pursuing SE5a some problems. Careful management of his moves saw him able to make observations whilst also keeping up some defensive fire. Whilst the SE5 harassed teh Germans some more, it eventually succumbed to sheer weight of fire.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYgbGQa8FTMiMeZAR8t0LdLAIvRmWypUohKb6_TjNay2hJjp3FovcnBW1Oj8uaH7K5eLYgxtb1F0esl23TXbs94EQCav-wb0H6Lrt7CZ73C4KxyBmeCOfv882v1jaVy2pNee753kSt7cAraFco7kvkS-z3smZgK9sB6NS8kEkIoqpiF7rtN083eEqsZc/s2000/PXL_20240215_102828028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2000" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYgbGQa8FTMiMeZAR8t0LdLAIvRmWypUohKb6_TjNay2hJjp3FovcnBW1Oj8uaH7K5eLYgxtb1F0esl23TXbs94EQCav-wb0H6Lrt7CZ73C4KxyBmeCOfv882v1jaVy2pNee753kSt7cAraFco7kvkS-z3smZgK9sB6NS8kEkIoqpiF7rtN083eEqsZc/w400-h311/PXL_20240215_102828028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One RE8 had observed the first target and was closing in on the second, but came under attack from both directions. It was heavily damaged. Unfortunately my ace's plane was also badly hit, and being close to my baseline I decided it would be safer to break off and head home. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJzCpCmpfyhKOzFK4mZmJb43MoBb2mmqKpW-YX3te7zfQZMEYAMYjMrxYtvLEUvl_ZXtcup6ZRXmUnCW9kRvxM1lU2G9iVn8vPZQx4eoxbCqPCkKdllupP4vuIvBfKlbHGbeY2lIpQ7dzu-OrPWXtgPm3gCrM6JJPB-cFsS2HGfEylT3LmRZobBn-kls/s2000/PXL_20240215_103440457.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="2000" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJzCpCmpfyhKOzFK4mZmJb43MoBb2mmqKpW-YX3te7zfQZMEYAMYjMrxYtvLEUvl_ZXtcup6ZRXmUnCW9kRvxM1lU2G9iVn8vPZQx4eoxbCqPCkKdllupP4vuIvBfKlbHGbeY2lIpQ7dzu-OrPWXtgPm3gCrM6JJPB-cFsS2HGfEylT3LmRZobBn-kls/w400-h270/PXL_20240215_103440457.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The RE8 headed for home, but my remaining DV was hot on his tail, and got the kill.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aG9D4kHf6mNY6WriXWfhgcpx5uFF5VXWT_OgWI8tit1dEvAGhKVApf7rXHF68JWPi2blcC504rAW4IMOlXIP6wyM53l70xN-H9E7AnwDpbJdJPg_b0L9R9smW94moslTmX6EhOJz6RxYSzl_AJ1WDQbEi6YeH-uKxztk-y7RlbSHnC6dRfa7vgeV0Uc/s2000/PXL_20240215_110527736.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aG9D4kHf6mNY6WriXWfhgcpx5uFF5VXWT_OgWI8tit1dEvAGhKVApf7rXHF68JWPi2blcC504rAW4IMOlXIP6wyM53l70xN-H9E7AnwDpbJdJPg_b0L9R9smW94moslTmX6EhOJz6RxYSzl_AJ1WDQbEi6YeH-uKxztk-y7RlbSHnC6dRfa7vgeV0Uc/w300-h400/PXL_20240215_110527736.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Daniel called the game at this point. He still had two SE5s in play (one piloted by a novice), but they had to turn and cross the board to intercept Bailey's two- seaters, who were now heading for home with a stack of observation VPs on board. Maybe the Germans would have lost one or two, but we were pretty sure of getting something home. The Germans had shot down three British planes for the loss of only one of their own, so it was agreed they had won a fairly decisive victory.</div><p>Everyone seemed to enjoy their first game of Spandau & Lewis, and it rattled along despite having twelve planes in action and three novice players. Daniel enjoyed it so much that he's requested another game next week, but I may try a smaller scenario that we can run multiple times. After flying SE5s it might be fun to see how everyone copes with planes that are less nimble or well-armed.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-82397948953000542242024-02-13T10:33:00.001+11:002024-02-13T10:33:20.412+11:00Another HOTT Knockout - Part Five<p>I played these games a week or so ago, but hadn't had chance to finish writing them up until now. In the previous season the Squidmen had eliminated the Knights of Simba from the campaign. Now there were only three nations left, with the Squidmen and Ophidians both high of aggression and the Elephantmen looking lonely and vulnerable.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8QQXNODa2unP-CgF4HwMXph04tvVm3KfQE2RI5Taqny7RJlX2v_6R5BpD8KqSAY3hLEEJUNDGuAsSdHlufHAoJ7r_9z4rBPOzHBkEWm5L1DWrfN62I8P4YPfe9BVn0u9jEYtdO1Og489zKicjPVoYWPJF0CxlFxFpv6WSVBMmbKH88jEiH0Pb0Evohk/s2000/PXL_20240203_051702704.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="2000" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8QQXNODa2unP-CgF4HwMXph04tvVm3KfQE2RI5Taqny7RJlX2v_6R5BpD8KqSAY3hLEEJUNDGuAsSdHlufHAoJ7r_9z4rBPOzHBkEWm5L1DWrfN62I8P4YPfe9BVn0u9jEYtdO1Og489zKicjPVoYWPJF0CxlFxFpv6WSVBMmbKH88jEiH0Pb0Evohk/w400-h290/PXL_20240203_051702704.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Season 10</div><br />The rolls were as follows:<div>Squidmen - 4+2=6<br />Elephantmen - 3<br />Ophidians - 6+2=8</div><div><br /></div><div>Not unsurprisingly the Elephantmen had the lowest total roll, so were forced to defend their territory. And the Ophidians were on the offensive.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen opted for an open terrain, to offset the Ophidians' warband and shooters, and to exploit the longer line the Elephantmen could deploy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxFLNP9Q9ZPEkyLE6jn_XYCSVBR87OU7gy9z-aiL0gs36KQuc21kyaCR-zd9GKvhWMVjD1ayjMpjEQnasQvEpfFtYmFdsnO08TZEEYr-Wr4l6xEXA0w9akggERDfej3utTwKqQMMujdnKSr-grEpEpJqDtyVYZbyIqadTp6SNzK7u5VfqYO17TpxIxjXQ/s2000/PXL_20240206_020819109.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="2000" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxFLNP9Q9ZPEkyLE6jn_XYCSVBR87OU7gy9z-aiL0gs36KQuc21kyaCR-zd9GKvhWMVjD1ayjMpjEQnasQvEpfFtYmFdsnO08TZEEYr-Wr4l6xEXA0w9akggERDfej3utTwKqQMMujdnKSr-grEpEpJqDtyVYZbyIqadTp6SNzK7u5VfqYO17TpxIxjXQ/w400-h261/PXL_20240206_020819109.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians advanced to the safety of a small hill. The Elephantmen advanced and got their god on early.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTQ69LKnoywJUHiTJ6wUa3J3jwILXwbUQkYO33z3MIXF3cRveFL4uBr8yqb0qyM_G3he9ZA1DsKWULmAVqlI0cYECNbqD34W8EWvc4trqHylXmUYGDNs8z1gZ2UIU12W0ViQJRkGOjJc25_9MYX92abGSuUj2bEpByGBtWC5gVs_a1M_rOimAVJre7nA/s2000/PXL_20240206_021032039.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="2000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTQ69LKnoywJUHiTJ6wUa3J3jwILXwbUQkYO33z3MIXF3cRveFL4uBr8yqb0qyM_G3he9ZA1DsKWULmAVqlI0cYECNbqD34W8EWvc4trqHylXmUYGDNs8z1gZ2UIU12W0ViQJRkGOjJc25_9MYX92abGSuUj2bEpByGBtWC5gVs_a1M_rOimAVJre7nA/w400-h250/PXL_20240206_021032039.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />In rushing to take the hill the Ophidians had left that flank vulnerable, and the god was able to exploit it, destroying the warband there. This was a major setback for teh Ophidians, as the warband were their primary weapon against the enemy blades.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLA2q9CpN3Ymrv9ebKcgOgAK8R8NOiDbFTdR1ArzZvA21_lHGfRppWzHaR5jCcwokI1Jrr6mo9OjpCgtNH2ji09cWukDFhUveV7ERuYsw5ZRGpNhZA_3Pjo6F_4dPbS9ztYL7NfMu7yqPnC7LZb2XCQu7pjdbQ9qQ-utH0iCsc4eXJLJOms817HmyV98/s2000/PXL_20240206_021139709.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLA2q9CpN3Ymrv9ebKcgOgAK8R8NOiDbFTdR1ArzZvA21_lHGfRppWzHaR5jCcwokI1Jrr6mo9OjpCgtNH2ji09cWukDFhUveV7ERuYsw5ZRGpNhZA_3Pjo6F_4dPbS9ztYL7NfMu7yqPnC7LZb2XCQu7pjdbQ9qQ-utH0iCsc4eXJLJOms817HmyV98/w400-h300/PXL_20240206_021139709.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidian magicians combined their magical might and, in a risky move, attacked the god. Luck was with them, and they forced her to flee the field.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsg7wcjaCtVvbeq4zY5hm-QOalIu0pJpA2YgNxMUK-uxO5_-r5flRrQmpdgouW-dxop_lJ5sY9SOZSg55DjStJS1kTPiHNyUS5g_562HgwHH8Kahu8Xv01qPGac7OfQBYnJ0D8ZJE17yoAUlddMYVABeoq6F6VGi2iS9IDnNUTUdh9LqyrLeJV8CZa70M/s2499/PXL_20240206_021418102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2499" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsg7wcjaCtVvbeq4zY5hm-QOalIu0pJpA2YgNxMUK-uxO5_-r5flRrQmpdgouW-dxop_lJ5sY9SOZSg55DjStJS1kTPiHNyUS5g_562HgwHH8Kahu8Xv01qPGac7OfQBYnJ0D8ZJE17yoAUlddMYVABeoq6F6VGi2iS9IDnNUTUdh9LqyrLeJV8CZa70M/w320-h400/PXL_20240206_021418102.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen would now have to rely on their conventional troops. Their cavalry attacked the enemy archers.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Sq2Z1L2v2lcO2p-rzGyc54RHhohYpZZtvA9w_HdOx1C8aClBfNV4bV2HY1N9d_wxov5bHQS-nLlIkZHyxXz9eVTjxpQvII8lv1lW8pVDKirkr3mKJ-Q60jTpRz6rhsJYgwg3JgkU2wbngODq7XzO_fbTK0hPYAYc2mQVkAfNMiwr6zfo9uK_dNKnEvg/s2000/PXL_20240206_021601884.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Sq2Z1L2v2lcO2p-rzGyc54RHhohYpZZtvA9w_HdOx1C8aClBfNV4bV2HY1N9d_wxov5bHQS-nLlIkZHyxXz9eVTjxpQvII8lv1lW8pVDKirkr3mKJ-Q60jTpRz6rhsJYgwg3JgkU2wbngODq7XzO_fbTK0hPYAYc2mQVkAfNMiwr6zfo9uK_dNKnEvg/w400-h300/PXL_20240206_021601884.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But it was the main attack with their blades in the centre which bore fruit, and the first rush drove back all of the Ophidian troops bar their general. In the next round of combat the Elephantman high-priest defeated his Ophidian opposite number in single combat to win the battle for the Elephantmen, 10g-4</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GvFOo3t6OIQvga_gS3NoM6X7WmT5rL6FDDkwoVckSa-ezpgdbsZgZwVYOnPcNwYYDzBCLj8AO50LQqO6cJ4ctJPb4pdA-eIrb-u5id59I_O1GeUcCu0DbIEY102PLiCetERODI0uEMcHS0Cg80fcDKChcNA0SlDp3JjyrVMGtGatnj5kbIrnlw3A0DE/s2000/PXL_20240206_021859654.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GvFOo3t6OIQvga_gS3NoM6X7WmT5rL6FDDkwoVckSa-ezpgdbsZgZwVYOnPcNwYYDzBCLj8AO50LQqO6cJ4ctJPb4pdA-eIrb-u5id59I_O1GeUcCu0DbIEY102PLiCetERODI0uEMcHS0Cg80fcDKChcNA0SlDp3JjyrVMGtGatnj5kbIrnlw3A0DE/w400-h300/PXL_20240206_021859654.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Ophidians never really got into the fight, although driving off the enemy god was a bold move.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen had defended their territory against one attack. Would they now go on the offensive, or see the other two nations fight each other?<br /><br />Season 11<br /><br />The rolls were as follows:</div><div>Squidmen - 5+2=7<br />Elephantmen - 4+1=5 (4)<br />Ophidians - 4+1=5 (5)</div><div><br /></div><div>The Squidmen rolled high and were the aggressors, whilst both the Ophidians and Elephantmen tied for defender. The Elephantmen 'won' the dice-off, and found themselves defending their territory once more, this time against a Squidmen invasion.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOY8ra_RwUBdaQ5BCn6Qxtk8sHkd0Yby0-vOi6C8sgWOkfTfVJ5RVa84qhO-q8ABALtPxU4JXSLqbPMy7QFxvFMS54c55Dd4XpV_sIMufEJaZYIMqmb-na3vgeX4mehVooGyyCfskd_eJmarckjpZ2infZuxk5VrOM9zMh8V3TIKtp6M4T8vCH_79RgLo/s2000/PXL_20240206_024113871.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="2000" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOY8ra_RwUBdaQ5BCn6Qxtk8sHkd0Yby0-vOi6C8sgWOkfTfVJ5RVa84qhO-q8ABALtPxU4JXSLqbPMy7QFxvFMS54c55Dd4XpV_sIMufEJaZYIMqmb-na3vgeX4mehVooGyyCfskd_eJmarckjpZ2infZuxk5VrOM9zMh8V3TIKtp6M4T8vCH_79RgLo/w400-h245/PXL_20240206_024113871.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen looked confident as they lined up along a long ridge and, once more, their god appeared early.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q_WS52jGJLU6I9dkRRVKTQQ7kP06E5qHieGwvvMVPO0Y8MpwHmkTBpcniaf9R4TJmtaBm_SL9lexTppZMh4ANmz1F5KPkW4HsylR_6JySQalBT6dY6IWIe6XJbi7xdkjBmO_aZvwQz9Is7kbrJqPFSkmQrI0oUvIu6-qm5fl7foGM8ckjbRZmYdUfMk/s2000/PXL_20240206_024340576.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1045" data-original-width="2000" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q_WS52jGJLU6I9dkRRVKTQQ7kP06E5qHieGwvvMVPO0Y8MpwHmkTBpcniaf9R4TJmtaBm_SL9lexTppZMh4ANmz1F5KPkW4HsylR_6JySQalBT6dY6IWIe6XJbi7xdkjBmO_aZvwQz9Is7kbrJqPFSkmQrI0oUvIu6-qm5fl7foGM8ckjbRZmYdUfMk/w400-h209/PXL_20240206_024340576.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Squidmen charged rapidly; it's what their army does best. They were repulsed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8eKPpFeYsxUagm_Lv0XGsaeKVP99Yj2jgTwvztW0E7LJFZ6rdA8DqE4vye4BxdKMt37crmoPoo3zsOdC5Q-tsRG68lVRCKD3sb0g-JsDy5Q3f6QorP7wb3wW_U8NzHnfKhGUnVVwwUhdFdEcgH0HriVsF8zEs7-dy447ADG4JICXqS-ldCzZccdoaDE/s2516/PXL_20240206_024606880.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2516" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8eKPpFeYsxUagm_Lv0XGsaeKVP99Yj2jgTwvztW0E7LJFZ6rdA8DqE4vye4BxdKMt37crmoPoo3zsOdC5Q-tsRG68lVRCKD3sb0g-JsDy5Q3f6QorP7wb3wW_U8NzHnfKhGUnVVwwUhdFdEcgH0HriVsF8zEs7-dy447ADG4JICXqS-ldCzZccdoaDE/w318-h400/PXL_20240206_024606880.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The god swung into action, destroying some warband.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswngKofZy3uElLN9yBQpK0y7QGTFusT7NfsFs8iVTGxBGMVqpZ8XI3kiyqPCU5AESkuZzEObr7BOtPK65PGkWWyE2Cp4Py5Vn8gzQ-tq8ZqTEjgzzP0OW0kpC0b5xgmQuPWc6ChoEDRmw4zFsNV15P8nWKp5LcTs7sYijEzfbJAtijLXN5XRuB5hlYOM/s2000/PXL_20240206_024832470.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1433" data-original-width="2000" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswngKofZy3uElLN9yBQpK0y7QGTFusT7NfsFs8iVTGxBGMVqpZ8XI3kiyqPCU5AESkuZzEObr7BOtPK65PGkWWyE2Cp4Py5Vn8gzQ-tq8ZqTEjgzzP0OW0kpC0b5xgmQuPWc6ChoEDRmw4zFsNV15P8nWKp5LcTs7sYijEzfbJAtijLXN5XRuB5hlYOM/w400-h286/PXL_20240206_024832470.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>She didn't hang around though. The Squidmen were disrupted but not out of teh fight just yet. Their landsharks pushed through on the right flank.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfrIpVdHSaFbd3YFIrmTGI2xjz7Hqv4UZCF9fUJGtomcM4zIGlREoZZzkY8Ez8DjPf4ow35rlBIpgrUkXh5mqH1CRbves3zEwdkH9Zfh4_Iy6d1WhyphenhyphenSvw4uJB9_LB851l5JG9F4fQ6GfTbZ2nIYCv1g3cu2lpEVyCHKJ2L_2nf416GHwXtI5MJE8KYBE/s2000/PXL_20240206_025129102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfrIpVdHSaFbd3YFIrmTGI2xjz7Hqv4UZCF9fUJGtomcM4zIGlREoZZzkY8Ez8DjPf4ow35rlBIpgrUkXh5mqH1CRbves3zEwdkH9Zfh4_Iy6d1WhyphenhyphenSvw4uJB9_LB851l5JG9F4fQ6GfTbZ2nIYCv1g3cu2lpEVyCHKJ2L_2nf416GHwXtI5MJE8KYBE/w400-h300/PXL_20240206_025129102.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But the faster Elephantman cavalry saw an open flank and rushed to exploit it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLH1T3g4OcHkvxBFieKXd1DHSB1E9PO25MPeN53QOwvUQyg6zQMQiNkJlmuZClos3S-UtKe0O4LySPmKzsa1OKGhzUYjzecrj7jHYQxS4HNVLphrMlbPUcUPza9wpk2PcTyh8uhL7PlmR8ShfJvMgyKk8HRc-stbGBbal53B1-xjriMzD8PT8He4xtjYQ/s2000/PXL_20240206_025156709.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLH1T3g4OcHkvxBFieKXd1DHSB1E9PO25MPeN53QOwvUQyg6zQMQiNkJlmuZClos3S-UtKe0O4LySPmKzsa1OKGhzUYjzecrj7jHYQxS4HNVLphrMlbPUcUPza9wpk2PcTyh8uhL7PlmR8ShfJvMgyKk8HRc-stbGBbal53B1-xjriMzD8PT8He4xtjYQ/w400-h300/PXL_20240206_025156709.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The landsharks also turned to exploit the Elephantman flank, and their enemy responded by turning some troops to defend the end of the ridge.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRZBvTVnTEAmmx_sudh5T_1apzoLT2Cb_x-A8n_M92JJYJoEKENEIsWS6p-vFXBeZGOXCuaV3U68ZHy9UpjQkEKFRDPcznEMFz_cnuIKm_rq8gjAOXim4r4kNB1eMITyJJZMdbI-4Zss4qNJ96IJe6DMrpAD6hFzq131ZyHbAmijUirzjhSLaL9Iz4uA/s2000/PXL_20240206_025428690.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1787" data-original-width="2000" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRZBvTVnTEAmmx_sudh5T_1apzoLT2Cb_x-A8n_M92JJYJoEKENEIsWS6p-vFXBeZGOXCuaV3U68ZHy9UpjQkEKFRDPcznEMFz_cnuIKm_rq8gjAOXim4r4kNB1eMITyJJZMdbI-4Zss4qNJ96IJe6DMrpAD6hFzq131ZyHbAmijUirzjhSLaL9Iz4uA/w400-h358/PXL_20240206_025428690.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantman cavalry caused havoc in the Squidmen's rear.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlTcKXGrZKy0QsbI1lSO_-tyyeUZ8qFCv8z8bwWxfjNJfl3NluxF32NUDed4A6bN0WwyCryZ-6FgAn_kllAnYlcIQwgytGxkJVNvGhvnkOha-aiMqNbVunqGG7HBkdnVWQ9JqMTcFinHeZL35E-tMA33XlFCNod5aEqk6Fi4ueogHIRj0zKrlOBQLKk4/s2000/PXL_20240206_025527412.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1459" data-original-width="2000" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlTcKXGrZKy0QsbI1lSO_-tyyeUZ8qFCv8z8bwWxfjNJfl3NluxF32NUDed4A6bN0WwyCryZ-6FgAn_kllAnYlcIQwgytGxkJVNvGhvnkOha-aiMqNbVunqGG7HBkdnVWQ9JqMTcFinHeZL35E-tMA33XlFCNod5aEqk6Fi4ueogHIRj0zKrlOBQLKk4/w400-h291/PXL_20240206_025527412.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Squimen's walktapus behemoth drove deep into the Elephantman line. The Squidmen were attacking boldly where they could, but their opponents' hilltop position was too strong.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRnhLBZU7rrBXSX6EVagndl6RNYQNUcp-a1n_fqrUkWyZ8a1lLymCja13F5oBBdVXszxlGiGjPRynXVKqPdKCcDlGRqh2W7fQBXEhyCW0yChLaQksluZMgYW_FZ5gscWO14Qkk89eTv-NK3sHqNoW1V70chmPp957WfxSLhMdbA7qKJTDuF3467tMYaw/s2000/PXL_20240206_025825387.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRnhLBZU7rrBXSX6EVagndl6RNYQNUcp-a1n_fqrUkWyZ8a1lLymCja13F5oBBdVXszxlGiGjPRynXVKqPdKCcDlGRqh2W7fQBXEhyCW0yChLaQksluZMgYW_FZ5gscWO14Qkk89eTv-NK3sHqNoW1V70chmPp957WfxSLhMdbA7qKJTDuF3467tMYaw/w300-h400/PXL_20240206_025825387.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With cavalry attacking their rear, the Squidmen warband was slowly eliminated.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsCD0v0W8i0l92kzX6XpJTnIAGZNlbqihvG5Gthj2fPz08E4gCU_xQ0qCovyKMPMi89k39DUe1oQcW1t96x_4d3lG6QVqxA20OPWFWDW9Q5DcJ47Ky7oogy7Crv83_KcNxQcFIbUnIBZsPC7cnmgmAjzxRqDGISW1ouEaiOrfsQsgpaO7pL0P-K-RtEA/s2000/PXL_20240206_094021944.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsCD0v0W8i0l92kzX6XpJTnIAGZNlbqihvG5Gthj2fPz08E4gCU_xQ0qCovyKMPMi89k39DUe1oQcW1t96x_4d3lG6QVqxA20OPWFWDW9Q5DcJ47Ky7oogy7Crv83_KcNxQcFIbUnIBZsPC7cnmgmAjzxRqDGISW1ouEaiOrfsQsgpaO7pL0P-K-RtEA/w400-h300/PXL_20240206_094021944.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Squidmen lost the battle 6-12.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dkXyqO76Hc8MjhKsMWmeu-DLolyUijJXPnSty9lXU8VeGBg5iyrx9Ol6eI07lQGIGbKRjAkFd2DHd6J7BRQa50KChmIGVn9HOCeSmsuUFkXoANZLQC4E4zjOla61FrCBQXjFAnog-yFLItI9J5F2-xkJ8cb7ow95V6SYZWmFT6-Mi7nGk-pD-xotquY/s2000/PXL_20240206_094103671.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1498" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dkXyqO76Hc8MjhKsMWmeu-DLolyUijJXPnSty9lXU8VeGBg5iyrx9Ol6eI07lQGIGbKRjAkFd2DHd6J7BRQa50KChmIGVn9HOCeSmsuUFkXoANZLQC4E4zjOla61FrCBQXjFAnog-yFLItI9J5F2-xkJ8cb7ow95V6SYZWmFT6-Mi7nGk-pD-xotquY/w300-h400/PXL_20240206_094103671.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>So the Elephantmen had repulsed another invasion. All three nations were also now on +1 aggression.</p><p>At this point I decided that a peace would settle on the region. Both of the major players have tried to invade the Elephantmen, and failed, and whilst it's possible that the Elephantmen could now go on the offensive themselves, I'm not sure I want to play any more games at this stage. Eleven rounds has been quite enough for me.</p><p>Next time a do a campaign I might limit myself to four nations.</p></div>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-36925957515239780212024-02-10T09:40:00.004+11:002024-02-14T06:40:59.264+11:00The Battle Of York Factory<p>I put on a game of Galleys & Galleons at the club last night which ended up with Bailey and I playing my '<a href="https://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-battle-of-york-factory.html">Battle of York Factory</a>' scenario. Bailey took the French and I took the English.</p><p>The history, setup and stats for the ships are in that link you've just ignored. I used the change from my replay where there were ice-floes scattered around the board which ships had to avoid. In addition I evened up the points a little by giving the English <i>Owner's Love</i> the Charismatic trait to represent the fear that it <i>might</i> be a fireship.</p><p>Both sides start with one of two random ships in play, with the rest arriving randomly as the game progresses. Bailey got the two smallest French vessels - <i>Le Wesp</i> and <i>L'Esquimaux</i>, whilst I got the two armed merchantmen, <i>Dering</i> and <i>Royal Hudsons Bay</i>.<br /><br />Here we are, ready to go.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-8DiIkyPgZcyu25mprq83sxCiDkkBFToTBmGyjOv4ppI8f2Ijz7ZKBJgXkoZS86uNPS78mke5PBVCvIJkKL0biaowD4goAj3Rc4TJim4g48Ip8-mzOVAKYFgrhhExO1jtoaqiAF0EzfPeMtEVh1_TZJ3318WWg3HXTmSY_u_NzEgubD1EA-s7wtLlEY/s2000/PXL_20240208_083336489.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-8DiIkyPgZcyu25mprq83sxCiDkkBFToTBmGyjOv4ppI8f2Ijz7ZKBJgXkoZS86uNPS78mke5PBVCvIJkKL0biaowD4goAj3Rc4TJim4g48Ip8-mzOVAKYFgrhhExO1jtoaqiAF0EzfPeMtEVh1_TZJ3318WWg3HXTmSY_u_NzEgubD1EA-s7wtLlEY/w400-h300/PXL_20240208_083336489.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Bailey got the advantage early on. A couple of shifts in the wind saw my vessels caught in irons and unable to close with the French, whilst Bailey also rolled well for reinforcements and got all of his remaining ships on in three turns and in roughly the same place, consolidating his force.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95rkz-7msiDfGeW_FGzg8UOeS1XISThFsf6SMD6Juv6_hQNnunsgLZ1KJ25zrAQFEbAfRPFIKE_dxBQRPxhEL9NPYYui4I9k8fh1kSk1Bg-qEHxGxi_mKJuBagy9Pvn4218MmqXmY0HfB8vj87KPTaHVxa9YXjQTfK1i97fxTn-qjdQljuQG_agL1p5U/s2664/PXL_20240208_091433261.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95rkz-7msiDfGeW_FGzg8UOeS1XISThFsf6SMD6Juv6_hQNnunsgLZ1KJ25zrAQFEbAfRPFIKE_dxBQRPxhEL9NPYYui4I9k8fh1kSk1Bg-qEHxGxi_mKJuBagy9Pvn4218MmqXmY0HfB8vj87KPTaHVxa9YXjQTfK1i97fxTn-qjdQljuQG_agL1p5U/w300-h400/PXL_20240208_091433261.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Bailey also fires the first shot, with <i>Le Wesp</i> taking a shot at <i>Royal Hudsons Bay</i>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXuXpFd9-ONlDd5V7CFMEloFP-lQ5JxkbkaqLwa4wLjRx-ZOE47XHpAlCpApH4_Cm1UCZcKgRO3y4_S5ucGuJxdm_5l8exshy90URowJgamDPdhxrjshyphenhyphen7jxjZPNeqUTqhjNyMVfJrk0PwKhJkh_TthdehxLfXF6xUegczGvTEd8ZBUh9zrhWhN6lCzY/s2000/PXL_20240208_091617849.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXuXpFd9-ONlDd5V7CFMEloFP-lQ5JxkbkaqLwa4wLjRx-ZOE47XHpAlCpApH4_Cm1UCZcKgRO3y4_S5ucGuJxdm_5l8exshy90URowJgamDPdhxrjshyphenhyphen7jxjZPNeqUTqhjNyMVfJrk0PwKhJkh_TthdehxLfXF6xUegczGvTEd8ZBUh9zrhWhN6lCzY/w400-h300/PXL_20240208_091617849.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Royal Hudsons Bay</i> was the only ship in a position to engage the main French force. In reality it didn't have any choice; trapped by an unfavourable wind it lacked the time or space to evade them</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPr3iVHNY8M0L80om452sW7VxKEZshqLt41V1u4OXDsdq3ycm6RCeTLKMgnzfxuCD2qqIcwoEZQNA33jl6ymQU6kEGGLe-31FrJWqppr96ah0B8LFesxAScK2lD4oGvV7f7Hi4c_ESCXHtCKOa8sEYVniI0AZ99kmIlK4lZbvpA611zUzMlZPTywjiUw/s2000/PXL_20240208_093320738.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1698" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPr3iVHNY8M0L80om452sW7VxKEZshqLt41V1u4OXDsdq3ycm6RCeTLKMgnzfxuCD2qqIcwoEZQNA33jl6ymQU6kEGGLe-31FrJWqppr96ah0B8LFesxAScK2lD4oGvV7f7Hi4c_ESCXHtCKOa8sEYVniI0AZ99kmIlK4lZbvpA611zUzMlZPTywjiUw/w340-h400/PXL_20240208_093320738.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The French closed in on the English ship.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_b1dEimi_t3J3xf4nChXQNh6UUri0UlzSxHuH74uD4p2xaMMIZ7aGr9lwJK0a-42ummpMmXIPWyi5gxJeFawzd70DzrSA7zQHpdVgesmVbmgV47j6oITQ_g9grOogNzOQhgqyWnBeYlsYGZVmezSWM33Iz81yVsyFeTkUBPLdCIz6pVcrWKCu7kQbqiI/s2000/PXL_20240208_093846976.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_b1dEimi_t3J3xf4nChXQNh6UUri0UlzSxHuH74uD4p2xaMMIZ7aGr9lwJK0a-42ummpMmXIPWyi5gxJeFawzd70DzrSA7zQHpdVgesmVbmgV47j6oITQ_g9grOogNzOQhgqyWnBeYlsYGZVmezSWM33Iz81yVsyFeTkUBPLdCIz6pVcrWKCu7kQbqiI/w400-h300/PXL_20240208_093846976.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A boarding action ensued as <i>Royal Hudsons Bay</i> attacked <i>Le Palmier</i>, and <i>Le Profond</i> came up in support. Outnumbered the English ship was soon in a lot of trouble.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif92JGV9rRF7Xw0jdlevj-mPW4rgVB1fXT65_eRDLGmWUhH1QuUNOr478KmkBrCd4Eu85K1p3yKb3cmECqaIu8uBJ4gEPFZzfEKbx5LS0hIyT82MCtC6-d08lkJq2o8N03HTF1kD9c75vua9TROvyDaTpsmUh_BlAHq12kLOu6V2dcXcO-mqoOyf6TF8w/s2000/PXL_20240208_094730637.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif92JGV9rRF7Xw0jdlevj-mPW4rgVB1fXT65_eRDLGmWUhH1QuUNOr478KmkBrCd4Eu85K1p3yKb3cmECqaIu8uBJ4gEPFZzfEKbx5LS0hIyT82MCtC6-d08lkJq2o8N03HTF1kD9c75vua9TROvyDaTpsmUh_BlAHq12kLOu6V2dcXcO-mqoOyf6TF8w/w400-h300/PXL_20240208_094730637.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime the English had got <i>Owner's Love</i> and the mighty <i>Hampshire</i> into play, but being downwind of the French they were struggling to get into the fight. At the top of the picture you can see the beginnings of things going wrong for the French as their flagship, <i>Le Pelican</i>, collided with an ice-floe.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenKHafg_frsjlfl6ESBsLOjYtwq2SPsOpmxwXFEn_cT2_2sWHK6nexW-8aeJWnqYW8ySSAyIgq5mjz9r3ewjVt0PwC6NUuz_Du_hbLj307Japxs5pCFNV02LZEfCuYwaS-1EnHGfZaEJrygDDS-zUuctkfY3Xpb6LtBZW1GFPXEDvaXPOkVv9QGl4urA/s2000/PXL_20240208_100157450.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenKHafg_frsjlfl6ESBsLOjYtwq2SPsOpmxwXFEn_cT2_2sWHK6nexW-8aeJWnqYW8ySSAyIgq5mjz9r3ewjVt0PwC6NUuz_Du_hbLj307Japxs5pCFNV02LZEfCuYwaS-1EnHGfZaEJrygDDS-zUuctkfY3Xpb6LtBZW1GFPXEDvaXPOkVv9QGl4urA/w300-h400/PXL_20240208_100157450.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The boarding actions went into a bit of a lull, caused by failed French activations, and this gave <i>Royal Hudsons Bay</i> a chance to cut grapples. But in trying to sail away it collided with <i>Le Palmier</i>, and was damaged enough that it struck. The unlucky <i>Le Pelican </i>then collided with it, and was damaged again - it had now taken two hits despite not yet having been in action.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3AbIjak3NMmrbAGIjY_EDOF7df2Oymq6MY1PMFL2G7ZjH36VUStJ3yky-9ia9hqhob3RBlc7NZS-bIpJ9gn2dceeWWkcy_6tD62fGXMCr9cwsl8MMGLQ9TV1Z23NLoLmidFeyAZ0UjO_7zSsbL4p-Bu9o6QDRgIyaIUkdasNQR3sL7EGf01Q-fkSb8zU/s2000/PXL_20240208_100808228.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="2000" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3AbIjak3NMmrbAGIjY_EDOF7df2Oymq6MY1PMFL2G7ZjH36VUStJ3yky-9ia9hqhob3RBlc7NZS-bIpJ9gn2dceeWWkcy_6tD62fGXMCr9cwsl8MMGLQ9TV1Z23NLoLmidFeyAZ0UjO_7zSsbL4p-Bu9o6QDRgIyaIUkdasNQR3sL7EGf01Q-fkSb8zU/w400-h239/PXL_20240208_100808228.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Owner's Love</i> had appeared and immediately chased off after <i>L'Equimaux</i>. Bailey was happy to be chased away from the main fight as <i>Owner's Love</i> had the Charismatic trait which would mess up the activations of the rest of his force if it got too close.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFTfamAxKTYKuyx5ajfY4vKzOvx3aORZv3-6n2SN_p-mOE6yhtzTGbKFMrB4emSu3XtJhsYm964Qefgw64d2slHssWCdl8wU1tWkjUCItlhpmeNXnQ41gxP5vdgXPXqdmCH3mddetbHssZFR1-_UxC1jwzbsAcUHA9LCia8JFIpRTmzWfHBR0am2S0ME/s2000/PXL_20240208_100916989.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="2000" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFTfamAxKTYKuyx5ajfY4vKzOvx3aORZv3-6n2SN_p-mOE6yhtzTGbKFMrB4emSu3XtJhsYm964Qefgw64d2slHssWCdl8wU1tWkjUCItlhpmeNXnQ41gxP5vdgXPXqdmCH3mddetbHssZFR1-_UxC1jwzbsAcUHA9LCia8JFIpRTmzWfHBR0am2S0ME/w400-h224/PXL_20240208_100916989.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Dering</i> had performed a careful and well-times series of turns to get through the ice, and was now coming up to support Hampshire. It exchanged fire with <i>Le Pelican</i>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3SvC8TIFqrGFy85nOCdjSuynSlmyUEE04hhzQqA822mpxpOXpf4l37NqojW_tmenDPxNDyuHMLy_TEJZEp5gydACe3out4EeHSdl_Z71jBGYd2v4sSP5QtAeklAqITvwQ-exanBupa5mv1TG8s8fTgjDLcQXs2arFFkRfIetBNCBd8pZJnKVzk8sz0M/s2000/PXL_20240208_102142906.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3SvC8TIFqrGFy85nOCdjSuynSlmyUEE04hhzQqA822mpxpOXpf4l37NqojW_tmenDPxNDyuHMLy_TEJZEp5gydACe3out4EeHSdl_Z71jBGYd2v4sSP5QtAeklAqITvwQ-exanBupa5mv1TG8s8fTgjDLcQXs2arFFkRfIetBNCBd8pZJnKVzk8sz0M/w400-h300/PXL_20240208_102142906.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately <i>Le Pelican</i> had the heavier broadside, and damaged <i>Dering</i>, taking down some rigging.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCA186liFq8NDMQp2ygi82uiD5jG6ZE5uou4BtP0WzgqeN3dpx7Lb-tWgKX288TpxvVl8fn0LCbTcoeSx1fZgRsUTwswqnKwYt0LbCiMeReU1Cxx8ycbsoX-rhZ_wsY0ejthyfzK8Uhp_VYwdM7qjybprxXqtDdRsPOBzzBK2hlV9dG9-nwNVfDZEkb5g/s2000/PXL_20240208_102558466.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCA186liFq8NDMQp2ygi82uiD5jG6ZE5uou4BtP0WzgqeN3dpx7Lb-tWgKX288TpxvVl8fn0LCbTcoeSx1fZgRsUTwswqnKwYt0LbCiMeReU1Cxx8ycbsoX-rhZ_wsY0ejthyfzK8Uhp_VYwdM7qjybprxXqtDdRsPOBzzBK2hlV9dG9-nwNVfDZEkb5g/w400-h300/PXL_20240208_102558466.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Le Profond</i> also added some fire, taking down more rigging and effectively putting <i>Dering</i> out of the fight.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCVkBlqGLPpUDEAZ74nXD68ZhttNxJ0-x0iBMqOJ8ssuIWVCo67lRgowD84isZGH6J7JXWnZfWeJJ5oYowTsq9GNMHKDFioCN8hlm38rP6QReUgzZ8w7TJU7ac9Q5YlFwrXQ6Wj5vwrCTx-YDjn2j1XTq-wkFx4QPAHQ4swMTgzAOHhldH1zHaeKY_K0/s2000/PXL_20240208_102815042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCVkBlqGLPpUDEAZ74nXD68ZhttNxJ0-x0iBMqOJ8ssuIWVCo67lRgowD84isZGH6J7JXWnZfWeJJ5oYowTsq9GNMHKDFioCN8hlm38rP6QReUgzZ8w7TJU7ac9Q5YlFwrXQ6Wj5vwrCTx-YDjn2j1XTq-wkFx4QPAHQ4swMTgzAOHhldH1zHaeKY_K0/w400-h300/PXL_20240208_102815042.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Hampshire</i> chased after <i>Le Pelican</i>, and damaged it some more. The main French ship was now in a bad way.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EPpoYvYwIA-aCpWNLqNS3C8Ys4KrUrDhmy4LAX0WZsHu7XL7p__HdY1fqIX_zQQ6nCGgJPhTn-MrHFpCcA7gZlcHBs2K0pejKWRNhZoZNT9MhHWaQt9fFPe9SSVZSoM3pUUZRCQuspGoC-A4NsRAREgEuK1bDCAYg9lUlxLRrFo0FDd9ylh4QeqMTUw/s2000/PXL_20240208_105148309.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EPpoYvYwIA-aCpWNLqNS3C8Ys4KrUrDhmy4LAX0WZsHu7XL7p__HdY1fqIX_zQQ6nCGgJPhTn-MrHFpCcA7gZlcHBs2K0pejKWRNhZoZNT9MhHWaQt9fFPe9SSVZSoM3pUUZRCQuspGoC-A4NsRAREgEuK1bDCAYg9lUlxLRrFo0FDd9ylh4QeqMTUw/w400-h300/PXL_20240208_105148309.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Bailey had got the three main French ships back together, but bad activation rolls saw them unable to do much and in danger of sailing off the northern edge of the board. The north and south edges are considered 'safe'; if a ship sailed off then it was out of the fight but wasn't considered lost. Sail off the east or west edges and, for the purposes of the scenario, the ship was considered lost. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPI9jiFJTfVQj7AddoIWwStj7nzOUxzCZOxbJj-JAJIslWAOOPEMlm95QbxEjd-QEzAYHzumsy3HnnhFj7y9Vt0-2xnpw6tc3gk2PbmVFhpejnBx3mz65coCZyTU5MdcVKLFX7fevstNCMTWQlSGX5lb0FzXXwBnbGypGews2MQFkU6DnX5thyx6pBtk/s1809/PXL_20240208_105714793.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="1809" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPI9jiFJTfVQj7AddoIWwStj7nzOUxzCZOxbJj-JAJIslWAOOPEMlm95QbxEjd-QEzAYHzumsy3HnnhFj7y9Vt0-2xnpw6tc3gk2PbmVFhpejnBx3mz65coCZyTU5MdcVKLFX7fevstNCMTWQlSGX5lb0FzXXwBnbGypGews2MQFkU6DnX5thyx6pBtk/w400-h320/PXL_20240208_105714793.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Le Pelican</i> has left the building.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEjXFaRcSXoiufeKHOUk0P__yZUR4cDMtzXTkjEsKYqCZtyd9Ty44dbJIHoWiiJut_A4dC9btV6e8vPOc_wnUvVzzZnLQ1NfODVAl_EGO6adNGTRYBmZhnnm6ythoewgRMwOa8aJbtFbpjIpTIUAV7kUrnoHr7hzHRgY4klZlS8OAXCANs1pGtGI0R-g/s2000/PXL_20240208_111443234.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="2000" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEjXFaRcSXoiufeKHOUk0P__yZUR4cDMtzXTkjEsKYqCZtyd9Ty44dbJIHoWiiJut_A4dC9btV6e8vPOc_wnUvVzzZnLQ1NfODVAl_EGO6adNGTRYBmZhnnm6ythoewgRMwOa8aJbtFbpjIpTIUAV7kUrnoHr7hzHRgY4klZlS8OAXCANs1pGtGI0R-g/w400-h326/PXL_20240208_111443234.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>L'Esquimaux</i> returned to the fight at this point and took a full broadside from <i>Hampshire</i>. It was badly damaged and caught fire.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YUhKRWN7JtZalxAxth1q3oT_vkNIkK0AWSIJLZEtnd2s00WDntbZTYqQ-tbRrfIz0Y7sP6QKJTq1k-zP0rNxZSN7MVCLgu_AJsgNM_jgtJwbMyHchzHr27LuW-H30x4dr6lfNzFVkGJdnG7eaCZcUutkm6678xOitdgJFKVs3jokCl_gQOlfj5p2NlY/s2000/PXL_20240208_111602477.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1408" data-original-width="2000" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YUhKRWN7JtZalxAxth1q3oT_vkNIkK0AWSIJLZEtnd2s00WDntbZTYqQ-tbRrfIz0Y7sP6QKJTq1k-zP0rNxZSN7MVCLgu_AJsgNM_jgtJwbMyHchzHr27LuW-H30x4dr6lfNzFVkGJdnG7eaCZcUutkm6678xOitdgJFKVs3jokCl_gQOlfj5p2NlY/w400-h281/PXL_20240208_111602477.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>At that point we called the game, and decided that the action had been inconclusive. Bailey decided that <i>Le Palmier</i> and <i>Le Profond</i> would follow Le pelican off the board. <i>L'Esquimaux</i> would probably burn or explode, but even if it didn't it would certainly be too badly damaged to add much to the fight. The French had <i>L'Equimaux</i>,<i> Le Pelican</i> and<i> Le Profond</i> badly damaged. The English had lost <i>Royal Hudsons Bay</i>, and <i>Dering</i> was badly damaged. Since they controlled the area the action was fought in, they could retake the lost ship.</p><p>This was a lively action with enough incident to keep it interesting. The ice made things tricky, but not impossible. The changes in the wind made it hard for me to use the English aggressively until the French came down into the attack, and to some extent I was defeated in detail by a French force that kept itself together. But the French suffered poor activation rolls in the last few turns, and the <i>Hampshire</i> is a tough fighter even on its own. All in all a fun scenario, with he random setup and entry creating a different game each time.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-46214803493331891952024-02-08T13:47:00.004+11:002024-02-16T17:05:38.664+11:00Rogue Trooper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZsNUPl83l5twuaRRZTgiQCFmr17khNQ2jMr7faMw2NwlI3L7CyEzJoF80K_R8ZM7aHbxN5KHj4C6vR79Qwxy_0aSy9bQCsXgx9OXnAE4FD-LGJlawzm_bxyL77YY-waAOYU3b7U_vz4c-w3ZA3_ivUSs9YAmBhDB-M3CdWY-bivvT5UEso7thsWHs4M/s896/roguegw.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="650" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZsNUPl83l5twuaRRZTgiQCFmr17khNQ2jMr7faMw2NwlI3L7CyEzJoF80K_R8ZM7aHbxN5KHj4C6vR79Qwxy_0aSy9bQCsXgx9OXnAE4FD-LGJlawzm_bxyL77YY-waAOYU3b7U_vz4c-w3ZA3_ivUSs9YAmBhDB-M3CdWY-bivvT5UEso7thsWHs4M/s320/roguegw.jpg" width="232" /></a></div>Last night Catherine I dragged out a game that I don't think I've played in over 20 years - Games Workshop's 'Rogue Trooper'.<br /><br />Based on the 2000AD comic-strip, Rogue Trooper is set on a planet called Nu-Earth, a world devastated by years of nuclear, chemical and biological warfare between the Norths and the Southers. The players control Genetic Infantrymen (GIs), members of an elite force genetically engineered to survive in Nu-Earth's deadly environment and win the war for the Southers. Most of the GIs were killed when their mission was revealed to the Nort high-command by a a traitorous Souther general. As the only survivors of the massacre the players search Nu-Earth for clues as to the identity of the traitor, so that they can track him down and kill him. As they wander the planet they will encounter hostile Nort forces, possible allies and danger at every turn. They complete missions to draw clue cards; collect the right clues and you reveal the traitor, who you can then attempt to confront and kill. The winner is the GI who strikes the killing blow.<br /><br />Wikipedia has you covered with a more in-depth look at the background to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_Trooper">Rogue Trooper</a> (the comic) and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_Trooper_(board_game)">the game itself</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNZx3UxUgNn0jhKjvDvglpmboIhrGz2lB17X18lvNAkbILCD02xDz9Tb5lmcJ9vIfBeNaPwEOIAMSvjvO5wGBLlGPRMc_48BSFjaBTo_OEhFApKYI6hcju3BSSIfX7IsgfwZuAXsoN4qD2fiNA0aCyC5UHGIgbNMTBJDlu-6CkXqzND0vhfCnibIayz4/s891/roguegw%20(1).jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="650" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNZx3UxUgNn0jhKjvDvglpmboIhrGz2lB17X18lvNAkbILCD02xDz9Tb5lmcJ9vIfBeNaPwEOIAMSvjvO5wGBLlGPRMc_48BSFjaBTo_OEhFApKYI6hcju3BSSIfX7IsgfwZuAXsoN4qD2fiNA0aCyC5UHGIgbNMTBJDlu-6CkXqzND0vhfCnibIayz4/s320/roguegw%20(1).jpg" width="233" /></a></div><br /><p>There's a lot of bits and pieces - board showing the planet split up into hexes, plus a smaller one showing the Souther's Milli-Com satellite, five card decks (Supply, Encounter, Rogue, Mission and Clue), a player mat for each player to track lives and ammo plus six plastic miniatures for the actual troopers.</p><p>Gameplay is fairly straightforward. A plyer moves (usually one hex), then checks for any encounters in the hex their in. These are drawn from the Encounter deck, but the nature of the hex will filter which cards drawn actually apply. If there are any encounters the plyer works through them one by one. Enemies can be evaded (maybe) or fought, but there is always the option of surrender if your lives are getting low. Finally in the End phase you get to replenish your Rogue (event) cards, complete your Mission if you are at the designated destination and maybe resupply if you are in a friendly city. There's a chance to hinder other players by the careful use of event cards. GIs can encounter each other, and may fight (sometimes whether they want to or not) or trade supplies, information or companions.</p><p>Catherine had never played before, but picked up the sequence fairly quickly. I had an easy first and second mission and picked up two different clue cards of teh four required. Catherine had a bit of a plod for her first mission, but as the game progressed she got a lucky run of card draws leaving her short hops for each one. Meanwhile I ended up with some longer ones, made more difficult by a poor draw of Supply cards early on that meant I wasn't well equipped with ammunition.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL62RyZ-gfhes76sYYKeKmnhanlcf0mD-gVqW-lRVVJ71BwQAnpyPFc7boDqJcBT9GKWtGGkH8pdYuIdnkTUSoTG0n3a8ICX_k0udbE7JyZSsPyrsWTlrf6Uankeopfe6tGZHMLERQ4bK5m01XJk89wT8R_jjVXLlo6tUMVArU_gnWl8nRZY6717Vv1t8/s2000/PXL_20240207_090136654.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL62RyZ-gfhes76sYYKeKmnhanlcf0mD-gVqW-lRVVJ71BwQAnpyPFc7boDqJcBT9GKWtGGkH8pdYuIdnkTUSoTG0n3a8ICX_k0udbE7JyZSsPyrsWTlrf6Uankeopfe6tGZHMLERQ4bK5m01XJk89wT8R_jjVXLlo6tUMVArU_gnWl8nRZY6717Vv1t8/w400-h300/PXL_20240207_090136654.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One of my missions involved me having to attack Catherine's GI for a round of combat, so I lost a life to that.<br /><br />Anyway, I cautiously wandered the board making use of places to rest and recover and mostly hiding from danger, whilst Catherine assembled an entourage and blazed her way across the planet. Unfortunately she struggled to complete the set of clus.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBG42oadhwquMEWj1lGcigq9nMVxA4zneoBSTFufRgePgNdfr9_6kHkgACJ24GgfuYZcL3bmBgbP3qYDFmTFB1RjacqQgscuQbiYlmRvjESiezw9dwZJNn_bA4mWk2G1xfySKDLJQSdHKfMJw14WR9BpsbaPAlP8mIODAvoC3jI1EqH9suzTgrAhVviA/s2000/PXL_20240207_092303015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="2000" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBG42oadhwquMEWj1lGcigq9nMVxA4zneoBSTFufRgePgNdfr9_6kHkgACJ24GgfuYZcL3bmBgbP3qYDFmTFB1RjacqQgscuQbiYlmRvjESiezw9dwZJNn_bA4mWk2G1xfySKDLJQSdHKfMJw14WR9BpsbaPAlP8mIODAvoC3jI1EqH9suzTgrAhVviA/w400-h236/PXL_20240207_092303015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I got three of the four clues, which meant I could take advantage of a rule that allows you to find teh fourth clue by accessing the battle-computer on the Mill-Com command satellite. I travelled up there and had just discovered thh identity of the traitor general when Catherine arrived, also having discovered his identity by sheet legwork.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMPPGtcjcItUBqvcyxLnlPj8-XgNvPS8VVdB41qsUqafCkuQaHpGqsNQtIXOx4kU3dhAFm9NQtdQIi66S5Wejd-0y7axmCRhNkovzZwBzVj0SEI49TO1h4_OhbMl3rhc0FNWrQFXK6LlVY_bLrSzMmNdhkBweC0boiuSxAewYJLZbrZWb6NKXUOq1TAc/s2000/PXL_20240207_103350761.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMPPGtcjcItUBqvcyxLnlPj8-XgNvPS8VVdB41qsUqafCkuQaHpGqsNQtIXOx4kU3dhAFm9NQtdQIi66S5Wejd-0y7axmCRhNkovzZwBzVj0SEI49TO1h4_OhbMl3rhc0FNWrQFXK6LlVY_bLrSzMmNdhkBweC0boiuSxAewYJLZbrZWb6NKXUOq1TAc/w400-h300/PXL_20240207_103350761.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We attacked the traitor. I got in a hit nice and early, whilst he wounded Catherine's GI. She sneakily played a card on me that saw me take a hit and lose a turn ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7HEPWM3hca11MWMWO-bcDIMvCeXN_aJU9zzCZLC9DLKiqA6WBSNWN5VlsW7pehsKOA4Px-e5H8iNGqLurI9RaTiyis3j6n9FAT1AaSFvrDeFKk6ifWN9F_ZOU2EwAPQaHv0DupggGpxdtri4KNpnw1U_RMVkT88EL-Q-ZaoGgril5q-bOfPVtG-nDo4/s2000/PXL_20240207_103726316.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1634" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7HEPWM3hca11MWMWO-bcDIMvCeXN_aJU9zzCZLC9DLKiqA6WBSNWN5VlsW7pehsKOA4Px-e5H8iNGqLurI9RaTiyis3j6n9FAT1AaSFvrDeFKk6ifWN9F_ZOU2EwAPQaHv0DupggGpxdtri4KNpnw1U_RMVkT88EL-Q-ZaoGgril5q-bOfPVtG-nDo4/w326-h400/PXL_20240207_103726316.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>... then finished off the general on her own to win the game.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98tVDsC0IWlV6DC9pSGR-n-NlJV5hqgZpUlwfgRg8mrp4TDL79vQ1TZuKgZd_o-1jW2hjlc4OOfuwnEc6ptQfZF03gL4FoQWyfYwv33MOYHAqRiWWFdd5JG28TSFYkXtpTI27K2TEuzwPuUVEs8qIL_xozxgbbcbQAvC-pd2Q1t5nV62yRDcBwfYc-Ng/s2000/PXL_20240207_104151249.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="2000" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98tVDsC0IWlV6DC9pSGR-n-NlJV5hqgZpUlwfgRg8mrp4TDL79vQ1TZuKgZd_o-1jW2hjlc4OOfuwnEc6ptQfZF03gL4FoQWyfYwv33MOYHAqRiWWFdd5JG28TSFYkXtpTI27K2TEuzwPuUVEs8qIL_xozxgbbcbQAvC-pd2Q1t5nV62yRDcBwfYc-Ng/s320/PXL_20240207_104151249.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It took us just over two hours to play, which wasn't bad since one of us hadn't played in decades and the other had not played at all. The rules are mostly clear, but could possibly be better organised, and there are a few fuzzy areas with when some cards can be played, which can be resolved by a little common-sense. It does need a quick reference sheet though.</p><p>Anyway, it was fun to give this blast from the past a go, and I quite fancy another try in the near future.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-57016281522636538692024-02-05T09:47:00.002+11:002024-02-05T09:47:36.394+11:00Another HOTT Knockout - Part Four<p>With seven seasons completed. there are still four nations left in play. In the previous season the Ophidians came close to knocking out The Knights of Simba, but didn't quite manage it. Would they manage a successful offensive this time?</p><p>Season 8</p><p>The rolls were as follows:</p>Squidmen - 4<br />Elephantmen - 6<br />Knights of Simba - 6+1=7<br />Ophidians - 4+2=6<br /><br />The Ophidians were favourites to be the aggressor, but were just pipped to the post by their previous opponents, The Knights of Simba. But rather than take the fight to the Ophidians, the Knights attacked their northern neighbours - the Squidmen. With both armies based heavily around warband and knights this would be a potentially bloody fight.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAFYDLp8r-ICEtefz4to-IeV9AJsbDxC2sAXIuLLSFty8GrHfRecCoJHxe9p2q-H247uXpduhHTF92pSdtWwY8tsaa7sbEAbcnffu8V8nC9xUVoaUGHX_XSqLWO2-BknP9zx8LdLBbvQurMlDCd9SPyAsyizAE58CI4JgrUelijUmUlKO8OQiQYN2Izk/s2000/PXL_20240127_044415617.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="2000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAFYDLp8r-ICEtefz4to-IeV9AJsbDxC2sAXIuLLSFty8GrHfRecCoJHxe9p2q-H247uXpduhHTF92pSdtWwY8tsaa7sbEAbcnffu8V8nC9xUVoaUGHX_XSqLWO2-BknP9zx8LdLBbvQurMlDCd9SPyAsyizAE58CI4JgrUelijUmUlKO8OQiQYN2Izk/w400-h213/PXL_20240127_044415617.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Squidmen put down plenty of terrain. Whilst both armies are based around warband and knights, the Squidmen are predominantly warband, so had to minimise the power of the enemy knights.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZX75zz-llWPdf9ve_iQC0aI4vfRctJOvd_ugjnr6JeRSNQNEQ0stw3BUElw96W6I3C2p18TjuwDUNQAvUGk1d85BSgVBOrVovEW6_PfgZP1aSjf2IaUTbyBLM1RogVtBUA_J9DjJH1jHfUm7LFomxKqV1yhyphenhyphenCwkqJuGjIhr7L-gjvYMw-kCDRD_wor8A/s2000/PXL_20240128_101135588.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZX75zz-llWPdf9ve_iQC0aI4vfRctJOvd_ugjnr6JeRSNQNEQ0stw3BUElw96W6I3C2p18TjuwDUNQAvUGk1d85BSgVBOrVovEW6_PfgZP1aSjf2IaUTbyBLM1RogVtBUA_J9DjJH1jHfUm7LFomxKqV1yhyphenhyphenCwkqJuGjIhr7L-gjvYMw-kCDRD_wor8A/w400-h300/PXL_20240128_101135588.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Squidmen's big advantage is that they have a behemoth. Every element the Knights of Simba have is vulnerable to a behemoth.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNyE-o_8AaaTSjeiBA7ahx5dYXOr6ls12xWQFaE9ndBpfjM1JvPbPmj67UaOL4A7-iqtiKlcwKl4Gn4PRIO_Aqwc_ngb8BKxfJ7cEKH8QFMyEfWtAh2-5MwwL8B_bdv9QHVRRORrMP9xy82TVFdQ6n0_khABtgvNjwF3VLJUuFNTd7P2HriQXaA1kftQ/s2000/PXL_20240128_101505251.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNyE-o_8AaaTSjeiBA7ahx5dYXOr6ls12xWQFaE9ndBpfjM1JvPbPmj67UaOL4A7-iqtiKlcwKl4Gn4PRIO_Aqwc_ngb8BKxfJ7cEKH8QFMyEfWtAh2-5MwwL8B_bdv9QHVRRORrMP9xy82TVFdQ6n0_khABtgvNjwF3VLJUuFNTd7P2HriQXaA1kftQ/w400-h300/PXL_20240128_101505251.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>On their left the Knights of Simba got to heavily outnumber the Squidmen shark-riders. In the centre their warband had a clear run at an empty enemy centre.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia93PjJloqqkANqa5uuXPcR9RjqYL7rkz6qStRtEgyUnb7gNBrGzj0YbUYnhk-cKUOiy-S2Tc5-uEm4igdHCsFmkow7vfh6W9dhHLTxTNwwnd9qtREneXOdi5ufqC2U_CURvQaWoC4OX9kqms5NkH_b5bjl5xhyphenhyphen9fgtFAx6O70-dVGE37AdNZWOXF7vXA/s2000/PXL_20240128_101749931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia93PjJloqqkANqa5uuXPcR9RjqYL7rkz6qStRtEgyUnb7gNBrGzj0YbUYnhk-cKUOiy-S2Tc5-uEm4igdHCsFmkow7vfh6W9dhHLTxTNwwnd9qtREneXOdi5ufqC2U_CURvQaWoC4OX9kqms5NkH_b5bjl5xhyphenhyphen9fgtFAx6O70-dVGE37AdNZWOXF7vXA/w400-h225/PXL_20240128_101749931.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But the Squidmen shark-riders were on form, and despite being overlapped, pushed their opponents back. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8kPj7rm8sehFXicNwQ4dUeJsabs1hsJ78Wu_EEsiYMZ0kAEV-QJYec1P1FTRl0NbtC7NjjngrgoMEb8qZWJhN3-iZt2d1pnIyG89Gs3ViG0FflQ0zbe0jGTHcn70A4T9_Nxx3r_kNHHEJpW0433erxKLx31R3A-BKnU24ecpazwVsfBAFxj0IPJoVKI/s2000/PXL_20240128_101859878.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1243" data-original-width="2000" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8kPj7rm8sehFXicNwQ4dUeJsabs1hsJ78Wu_EEsiYMZ0kAEV-QJYec1P1FTRl0NbtC7NjjngrgoMEb8qZWJhN3-iZt2d1pnIyG89Gs3ViG0FflQ0zbe0jGTHcn70A4T9_Nxx3r_kNHHEJpW0433erxKLx31R3A-BKnU24ecpazwVsfBAFxj0IPJoVKI/w400-h249/PXL_20240128_101859878.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>On the right the main forces clashed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKY5F95ymNU5I5LvOKO2pS6oqnb6aYS8zcI7DUHOYepBeowYRwY3NgbL_bdSaLjIevqHsAqVzLOZ5eyMN74my7mjSC-RZC7p02zUDcWUMCrE6i6prbnw1eCf8NqhMoTXLQnC9jQWr9N81DAEi1KFvBiYkmdWXLBgGuswVI7YGklshD6i5n4dYLY1Ydxt4/s2000/PXL_20240128_102008663.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKY5F95ymNU5I5LvOKO2pS6oqnb6aYS8zcI7DUHOYepBeowYRwY3NgbL_bdSaLjIevqHsAqVzLOZ5eyMN74my7mjSC-RZC7p02zUDcWUMCrE6i6prbnw1eCf8NqhMoTXLQnC9jQWr9N81DAEi1KFvBiYkmdWXLBgGuswVI7YGklshD6i5n4dYLY1Ydxt4/w400-h300/PXL_20240128_102008663.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Needless to say the Walktapus behemoth destroyed everything that faced it. The Knights of Simba used the warband in their centre to try and outflank the Squidman line.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLKaHGwYUlLElOQHQEvZJnB16tRzX3p_B-mFDM874-mJ9s4-zE_bwtIpz4SzUHwvwwrZTDG4DlQ7M45dvWno2AGU2jN7gfBKwFgGFkMgUCD1vNdV3YoQkofShpyM_QqgpMBJe42vdyb-ou8y-ybvjw6WhrJvxNGp39c1PWXPuSAWvQ-DNaWndKq4Q4sw/s2000/PXL_20240128_102311403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLKaHGwYUlLElOQHQEvZJnB16tRzX3p_B-mFDM874-mJ9s4-zE_bwtIpz4SzUHwvwwrZTDG4DlQ7M45dvWno2AGU2jN7gfBKwFgGFkMgUCD1vNdV3YoQkofShpyM_QqgpMBJe42vdyb-ou8y-ybvjw6WhrJvxNGp39c1PWXPuSAWvQ-DNaWndKq4Q4sw/w400-h300/PXL_20240128_102311403.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But the Squidmen kept driving forward</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz68UMnR5JjJdLLg8so2uPiZ_V6ipDMatWUF85zqv1CSMLD-MvChvpCMp0x-RhadBNEStCu-J4kOLSIVm7IdVQqd3FbAdwA0YsEeancnziamrlqtDWlb4qErA71kNyznywpDSTur4AxkQG3KeVrxbqTWp0m7JBGcc5aaauBL_PazSMk04TIursy0EgaF0/s2000/PXL_20240128_102524936.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz68UMnR5JjJdLLg8so2uPiZ_V6ipDMatWUF85zqv1CSMLD-MvChvpCMp0x-RhadBNEStCu-J4kOLSIVm7IdVQqd3FbAdwA0YsEeancnziamrlqtDWlb4qErA71kNyznywpDSTur4AxkQG3KeVrxbqTWp0m7JBGcc5aaauBL_PazSMk04TIursy0EgaF0/w400-h300/PXL_20240128_102524936.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They were unstoppable. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDYvyEzesgBUEp4ru1kVE-2iq6TDnFPo3wNCzM77oPeV4C8tY0CThFbMjaNRkKr5O59xF6Jpsv9pZsD_D20vf3DCdeO9lZue5bTKT3MC50_tDIkFNwhu_vJPMmyTMHfs7P_OIezhZ5ODhX0ElEOkMLPVJ090vrDoMgYz8zOttcdnKqIeK9ozhziVg_CY/s2000/PXL_20240128_102707924.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="2000" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDYvyEzesgBUEp4ru1kVE-2iq6TDnFPo3wNCzM77oPeV4C8tY0CThFbMjaNRkKr5O59xF6Jpsv9pZsD_D20vf3DCdeO9lZue5bTKT3MC50_tDIkFNwhu_vJPMmyTMHfs7P_OIezhZ5ODhX0ElEOkMLPVJ090vrDoMgYz8zOttcdnKqIeK9ozhziVg_CY/w400-h249/PXL_20240128_102707924.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Even the outnumbered shark-riders on the flank had thrown back all opponents and were pushing forward.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqwnCWf-8DzrAyfrsQTIEYi0n5iTUORKWrguKWX_1Fm75vbObTR1_ZKzHkSEvwXSkNk-Zibf0HBetGZA7EIcObyeaZu1WeV8g3hyphenhyphenTJhKx64MfK96843kwsEudxat9mWV52LH4jH-Req95zndZPITitr6ltXz8ElpAsnSDS-QM3j9Hkn28W-EYEC9oz3s/s2000/PXL_20240128_102957832.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqwnCWf-8DzrAyfrsQTIEYi0n5iTUORKWrguKWX_1Fm75vbObTR1_ZKzHkSEvwXSkNk-Zibf0HBetGZA7EIcObyeaZu1WeV8g3hyphenhyphenTJhKx64MfK96843kwsEudxat9mWV52LH4jH-Req95zndZPITitr6ltXz8ElpAsnSDS-QM3j9Hkn28W-EYEC9oz3s/w400-h300/PXL_20240128_102957832.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One element of Simba knights were driven off their own base edge.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETvfCmzVYDd-7wXNYYu6GXSOYstCf-k-livE_SodDSu4ztECBB7oF1_oP79O061n4q-qGtUsby_qNo5p7hZ4PpiJ3BGcG3gNI5zZsP5MZXgsBGiTbeOYEcGhBaIuHViZRa_72c5Ji-F_vqa3qupLA5_gA10s6Om-cK8swUxQCkU8FymKtxH5L2S2WwQc/s2000/PXL_20240128_103201659.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2000" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETvfCmzVYDd-7wXNYYu6GXSOYstCf-k-livE_SodDSu4ztECBB7oF1_oP79O061n4q-qGtUsby_qNo5p7hZ4PpiJ3BGcG3gNI5zZsP5MZXgsBGiTbeOYEcGhBaIuHViZRa_72c5Ji-F_vqa3qupLA5_gA10s6Om-cK8swUxQCkU8FymKtxH5L2S2WwQc/w400-h311/PXL_20240128_103201659.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Knights of Simba managed to destroy a lone Squidman warband.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeNwRvEkTIBvMMtUk9B7L1oYFs3fjVzyx8q6HEnODfGkzUI1isoYO07rfnfmguW6rGtqDnn108a7YJ4cmlgmx4P9nl1Xodrv-ORmcZb5k2I35GEfPCXm3S-Po7OOntSktzLnN_oHt6lMltLD5Mrydfi2t2p6kOEBxHelVrrdGFcaWgdNGoqNbHvyM5G0/s2000/PXL_20240128_103249083.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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the Squidmen were totally in control of the battle, and destroyed some warband to win the battle 12-2</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtCJnDAjI8jzEWk-oAhGTTqJzkfngnnZg9UQ4zFjgdaNrkow5GOJ3Zc_mE8eomYLUY5T19iGpisFUlTvJ6Va4e5gEa4qgDKhF1moDMqpJuVfvnTD9sYErZxVa0YY3ZwPnm36qjg9vJUc8L7N_jKciEaoSGZwsTdS7Qd6BpGM5CIAqAoR3eNtQvXJPkyw/s2000/PXL_20240128_103431192.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtCJnDAjI8jzEWk-oAhGTTqJzkfngnnZg9UQ4zFjgdaNrkow5GOJ3Zc_mE8eomYLUY5T19iGpisFUlTvJ6Va4e5gEa4qgDKhF1moDMqpJuVfvnTD9sYErZxVa0YY3ZwPnm36qjg9vJUc8L7N_jKciEaoSGZwsTdS7Qd6BpGM5CIAqAoR3eNtQvXJPkyw/w400-h300/PXL_20240128_103431192.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The Squidmen had some great combat rolls; they simply seemed unable to lose a single fight and that meant that the Knights of Simba never gained any kind of advantage that they could exploit. Their invasion failed dismally.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrAHU-P_AHRrZSeDX0OClgxM49wq9VqWWXWNmiShq1IsnWIpOvE8nGUbK_z640g_3eCv1DWACra8S-tYTe1RizaLiy52HZEEfffnAOyXSczqQLDDY_x2_bA9LAfCZsZbgm2BKnCygVW0487sCtdG4cfkCazgWl6vTZ-Y3Sx1Q25PV6SN6S4kLD1l8wNs/s2000/PXL_20240128_103529032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1798" data-original-width="2000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrAHU-P_AHRrZSeDX0OClgxM49wq9VqWWXWNmiShq1IsnWIpOvE8nGUbK_z640g_3eCv1DWACra8S-tYTe1RizaLiy52HZEEfffnAOyXSczqQLDDY_x2_bA9LAfCZsZbgm2BKnCygVW0487sCtdG4cfkCazgWl6vTZ-Y3Sx1Q25PV6SN6S4kLD1l8wNs/w400-h360/PXL_20240128_103529032.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Season 9</div><div><br /></div></div><div>Both the Squidmen and Ophidians had positive aggression, so were strong favourites to be the aggressor in this season.</div><div><br /></div><div>Squidmen - 6+1=7<br />Elephantmen - 5 (2)<br />Knights of Simba - 5 (1)<br />Ophidians - 3+2=5 (6)</div><div><br /></div><div>So the Squidmen could have invaded any of their neighbours (who had a three-way tie for lowest score), but ended up counter-invading the Knights of Simba in a battle that would be a rematch of the previous battle.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ON1shlGwhD-PTfSxAUx-N5nP5DUlRvyiX-GupQhY7Y_Uz4wuGPku04fBiJpp-A-mYHx4h2X9uZAs034s-hcybjMBUi7VRZuKhfXn2-ir-HPC0Htig3rdJOCztzaYNHNS8kOGhGsRdjiftdrsU92euZ47hcfCENtuqEHqwh7Tc1a9NZqo-QMOrsDh3jo/s2000/PXL_20240203_033825340.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1353" data-original-width="2000" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ON1shlGwhD-PTfSxAUx-N5nP5DUlRvyiX-GupQhY7Y_Uz4wuGPku04fBiJpp-A-mYHx4h2X9uZAs034s-hcybjMBUi7VRZuKhfXn2-ir-HPC0Htig3rdJOCztzaYNHNS8kOGhGsRdjiftdrsU92euZ47hcfCENtuqEHqwh7Tc1a9NZqo-QMOrsDh3jo/w400-h270/PXL_20240203_033825340.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Knights of Simba went for a more open terrain that would help their knights. The behemoth was still going to be an issue, but if they could ride down the Squidman warband fast enough they could win a glorious victory.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBYJY1rgyln2bubtBpMkEBXeLJzzhyphenhyphenyO4IgfIz7JbEfmy1akt3NPmQ3UXd4cikM7Wvx4UiyZG2NqgukzLw3sfq1YfCtNwfLI27BRt-v8Cgd7orFrRSmIOZjKmsaJKpe6k_Lbd0TZ1IUIQ2JYeDjaLTdVerlE1CSWW75HQnDTCTtLP-LSrX5cFGdBz8UM/s2000/PXL_20240203_034350862.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1466" data-original-width="2000" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBYJY1rgyln2bubtBpMkEBXeLJzzhyphenhyphenyO4IgfIz7JbEfmy1akt3NPmQ3UXd4cikM7Wvx4UiyZG2NqgukzLw3sfq1YfCtNwfLI27BRt-v8Cgd7orFrRSmIOZjKmsaJKpe6k_Lbd0TZ1IUIQ2JYeDjaLTdVerlE1CSWW75HQnDTCTtLP-LSrX5cFGdBz8UM/w400-h294/PXL_20240203_034350862.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Both lines advanced, but ended up shuffling elements around to avoid general facing unfavourable matchups.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3YrhqjM64P98OductGFM_fpAUgIbOM3OxKndFlq8EqwlDUT2iIDMLc9XJpAjnbht7UGypz-uYV_-m_oliuTHa1mHlvKlEFndegpfc-FP8JapdLZ_myLQvIUQbvMe4KYTGSjLYrsQhR-aB3EpF8lvCP6ZnpjXEsYPXKY4LqnokTuJWbJkrpuSO1YUa5g/s2000/PXL_20240203_034640844.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1579" data-original-width="2000" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3YrhqjM64P98OductGFM_fpAUgIbOM3OxKndFlq8EqwlDUT2iIDMLc9XJpAjnbht7UGypz-uYV_-m_oliuTHa1mHlvKlEFndegpfc-FP8JapdLZ_myLQvIUQbvMe4KYTGSjLYrsQhR-aB3EpF8lvCP6ZnpjXEsYPXKY4LqnokTuJWbJkrpuSO1YUa5g/w400-h316/PXL_20240203_034640844.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Knights of Simba got the advantage of a hill in the centre.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHaLyiKv1dUYJ1hJWmYuVQ61xRNO8LFR-zU0oXvbd88NrFRYMaQynKqfygGoo3aJQHpfX0mRaJvVCpvf9z28-OqwrNvm05Njx5RuvqiXcwMD8JoqXJOoWJ9uiO_ct4Pz5L6apICowLOuCAYLdwc9JvmNOAt69l7fvD-HoYTfcANmMSJPR8eDMrKWR-WU/s2217/PXL_20240203_034759236.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2217" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHaLyiKv1dUYJ1hJWmYuVQ61xRNO8LFR-zU0oXvbd88NrFRYMaQynKqfygGoo3aJQHpfX0mRaJvVCpvf9z28-OqwrNvm05Njx5RuvqiXcwMD8JoqXJOoWJ9uiO_ct4Pz5L6apICowLOuCAYLdwc9JvmNOAt69l7fvD-HoYTfcANmMSJPR8eDMrKWR-WU/w361-h400/PXL_20240203_034759236.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>On the Squidman right their general was attacked by a horde of ape-men.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpaRO3HsDHEUx0-qwTfZmeDdeE8uPNkKMQv2rXf7E-IhltDecpizVlpHpvhV9q7ioNDRobvt5EbT1L0XFXdv1J4WdyWhIXKjWrmSEUbSn_YR3nCWIQCExsiseFaIOK-A9t2C0IRDSlx3Uok1huPxMgglADShjb6UYGrGSULuxcHF3S8Vm_TWtRxcZDEW4/s2000/PXL_20240203_034920407.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpaRO3HsDHEUx0-qwTfZmeDdeE8uPNkKMQv2rXf7E-IhltDecpizVlpHpvhV9q7ioNDRobvt5EbT1L0XFXdv1J4WdyWhIXKjWrmSEUbSn_YR3nCWIQCExsiseFaIOK-A9t2C0IRDSlx3Uok1huPxMgglADShjb6UYGrGSULuxcHF3S8Vm_TWtRxcZDEW4/w360-h400/PXL_20240203_034920407.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The lines broke up as elements recoiled and pursued - every element on the board is impetuous.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbKj8oxT2l1kPUl4jdHn28NswbnvZ-GEsyYQBdGS2kTbvKFf8jT7S2qHhumZ1aHHuyB1K1PihwAcjfYdwSvxg_I210MVKy2Easa3T5qrP0djWujKQsg2lFh6oBHaRHYZepQ77-QTibkhyphenhyphen2PFaBWr3X2wwXjag31iMdp4EwBlBW49MQO62c2758-8wNI0/s2000/PXL_20240203_035124532.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbKj8oxT2l1kPUl4jdHn28NswbnvZ-GEsyYQBdGS2kTbvKFf8jT7S2qHhumZ1aHHuyB1K1PihwAcjfYdwSvxg_I210MVKy2Easa3T5qrP0djWujKQsg2lFh6oBHaRHYZepQ77-QTibkhyphenhyphen2PFaBWr3X2wwXjag31iMdp4EwBlBW49MQO62c2758-8wNI0/w300-h400/PXL_20240203_035124532.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The behemoth scored a kill and broke through the Simba line. But the Knights were pushing forward elsewhere.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHLqs8vibvh27lJGatGD3JOSlLQLniCHKzFFIST0aqfWAb-9A8n3CgeiPL7y4wHboGJLIGB2MVHvf-vf8avR5w2sVU-e9-ltdRjKf8iT3kyTmNOWf8696GpJYfTM9UnRe5Yh1FV3K3vXhdyHuM1am09Tj5IJx2-Ea8n5Zrvx48N7YWvyJCxZO7HCy4tk/s2000/PXL_20240203_035536253.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1475" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHLqs8vibvh27lJGatGD3JOSlLQLniCHKzFFIST0aqfWAb-9A8n3CgeiPL7y4wHboGJLIGB2MVHvf-vf8avR5w2sVU-e9-ltdRjKf8iT3kyTmNOWf8696GpJYfTM9UnRe5Yh1FV3K3vXhdyHuM1am09Tj5IJx2-Ea8n5Zrvx48N7YWvyJCxZO7HCy4tk/w295-h400/PXL_20240203_035536253.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfSbUm5loMo1j4S54VjpAYqHSR1QNmUI2FbJ3fId5K8UD5hGpWCTnjhPBRnkrEcEwCWW47MX0MuQzv76iGbm0nHiUbsY66VBgSjF4Kdkww3Cu-vy5EyhdZiQPieMhavkBx1BQF6-X3kq_V9ayanvpwz8_ZYxsW2LvGLFtIai9RtHsVINmfu1w4MqH6_g/s2000/PXL_20240203_035543469.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="2000" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfSbUm5loMo1j4S54VjpAYqHSR1QNmUI2FbJ3fId5K8UD5hGpWCTnjhPBRnkrEcEwCWW47MX0MuQzv76iGbm0nHiUbsY66VBgSjF4Kdkww3Cu-vy5EyhdZiQPieMhavkBx1BQF6-X3kq_V9ayanvpwz8_ZYxsW2LvGLFtIai9RtHsVINmfu1w4MqH6_g/w400-h289/PXL_20240203_035543469.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the centre the Simba general pushed forward, driving back some shark-riders.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpK98x1GYVqAuhLGdB1hyphenhyphenZPlPZtXxVR-Hw8GU2QRGUtckRJrWhsZT8C-ix9l5qTAL8JgFWelUVoD7CHh7m0xMGz_m7CHJzo47-_SSNBEAo4Ofv0dfQIDfOuo9glCOZHYaSKCl85LvLbYKBXWE-CrWaFy1MRr84MQKUjXD-QF45TML5yAJNdXFW_0J4TX8/s2664/PXL_20240203_035847215.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpK98x1GYVqAuhLGdB1hyphenhyphenZPlPZtXxVR-Hw8GU2QRGUtckRJrWhsZT8C-ix9l5qTAL8JgFWelUVoD7CHh7m0xMGz_m7CHJzo47-_SSNBEAo4Ofv0dfQIDfOuo9glCOZHYaSKCl85LvLbYKBXWE-CrWaFy1MRr84MQKUjXD-QF45TML5yAJNdXFW_0J4TX8/w300-h400/PXL_20240203_035847215.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Squidman behemoth slid over into the Simba general's rear. And despite the odds being against them, the Squidman shark-riders won the fight - Simba lost their general.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcQAW-Nu8zclmQ7rLeLNRibzCeQYqiRWDVxP-9YaTmSYveumfLD6dxlq0UkOyJOEe3Gb-n2W3ivPeT66NkK1PKXPit_mfS6saktO0heWJQ42DZx_Ig4aYG2ziruTABTn0c9JT0LuR6gEXEFHithiiim_TUu1wumSK_Tt9oBHOklEvJhcqSJ1nygv_cBc/s2000/PXL_20240203_040156221.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="2000" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcQAW-Nu8zclmQ7rLeLNRibzCeQYqiRWDVxP-9YaTmSYveumfLD6dxlq0UkOyJOEe3Gb-n2W3ivPeT66NkK1PKXPit_mfS6saktO0heWJQ42DZx_Ig4aYG2ziruTABTn0c9JT0LuR6gEXEFHithiiim_TUu1wumSK_Tt9oBHOklEvJhcqSJ1nygv_cBc/w400-h263/PXL_20240203_040156221.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And that was the end of the battle. The Squidmen won 6g-4, so it was pretty close. But losing the battle meant that The Knights of Simba were out of the campaign</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zDztzrKfCq8W28iwyswz0j0MjkGJiIkaGJgyuvz7rQDvJvH03N1OXcENZQA7qxixun6bvFjjunpghSmw5U9wL41m1jLmO-eCYvbezbSDxDMMsCbqQzlymkPe8G_8mPdDlC_ZG5UliVjvZ3HmpIStD-34j_n-n5TIq7yI-OxSoT2iksutlURckXuSpXs/s2000/PXL_20240203_040300217.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1597" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zDztzrKfCq8W28iwyswz0j0MjkGJiIkaGJgyuvz7rQDvJvH03N1OXcENZQA7qxixun6bvFjjunpghSmw5U9wL41m1jLmO-eCYvbezbSDxDMMsCbqQzlymkPe8G_8mPdDlC_ZG5UliVjvZ3HmpIStD-34j_n-n5TIq7yI-OxSoT2iksutlURckXuSpXs/w400-h320/PXL_20240203_040300217.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So there are now only three nations left in play. The Squidmen and Ophidians are both on +2 aggression, whilst the Elephantmen are on 0, so the next season is highly likely to see the Elephantmen being invaded by someone.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRFdPaqaleGuzydQwI2czW8lwmg1UAgWiS-vaJZT35klgeI-4BzVVex1cQnfWfh5Pscj2-BPwx-FEyqMwAepxjpmbhILmMz3qqvjYVIjWF91rGPRTDd0PE6YNAjp-_vM3VdKPCvattbCHC8LsDh51yLqoylwhs9P7LJT_CHBP-XJ5H_XQRFpWNPse3KI/s2000/PXL_20240203_051702704.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="2000" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRFdPaqaleGuzydQwI2czW8lwmg1UAgWiS-vaJZT35klgeI-4BzVVex1cQnfWfh5Pscj2-BPwx-FEyqMwAepxjpmbhILmMz3qqvjYVIjWF91rGPRTDd0PE6YNAjp-_vM3VdKPCvattbCHC8LsDh51yLqoylwhs9P7LJT_CHBP-XJ5H_XQRFpWNPse3KI/w400-h290/PXL_20240203_051702704.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-51095017070177992732024-02-02T11:40:00.002+11:002024-02-02T11:42:16.095+11:00Battletech<p>Last night we played a game of Battletech. We each had one heavy mech and it was a gladiatorial scenario - every man for themselves and winner was the last mech standing. The terrain was a mix of hills on one side and a city on the other. There were five of us playing, but I can't tell you what mech each person had, because I've forgotten.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFZJncrdDcrW5pjFYat3rFCQ0rTtr1MPjjczcsQdlicVimclupweUewSkq9dPiva4__vkBYWGo_iWTCha_FfciSE0CoD5JmIqNigH37tmUxEjIniCXZClNdCIIiMFEmPFaAyOqXAIQykm2o3xMvYlqrM4JKSyLTTGD9vilayAdGQJJliGlIxLoY8Zql0/s2000/PXL_20240201_085211560.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFZJncrdDcrW5pjFYat3rFCQ0rTtr1MPjjczcsQdlicVimclupweUewSkq9dPiva4__vkBYWGo_iWTCha_FfciSE0CoD5JmIqNigH37tmUxEjIniCXZClNdCIIiMFEmPFaAyOqXAIQykm2o3xMvYlqrM4JKSyLTTGD9vilayAdGQJJliGlIxLoY8Zql0/w400-h300/PXL_20240201_085211560.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not strictly true - mine was a Black Knight. I thought that it was called that because it's a heroic fighter. I was later to discover that it's for a different reason.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxpl_z6LCt9mHI5F_DsT-GC0hRZQ_3gTPp2a6ULNJzZ1VtA4Br6bJdmu08km2QRiqa4GkrZVAs3oaa9ZLx7-8oU2M52KKjdtPipZz5E1L6Mzr4kMZ6k6lIRtTy2Nr4oKRbYqvFGILpMeQIY_iZOuKTvKtkiYnjJX-sjJ_B4eUYa9ZFvyKoS79DtUi8v0/s2000/PXL_20240201_082056230.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxpl_z6LCt9mHI5F_DsT-GC0hRZQ_3gTPp2a6ULNJzZ1VtA4Br6bJdmu08km2QRiqa4GkrZVAs3oaa9ZLx7-8oU2M52KKjdtPipZz5E1L6Mzr4kMZ6k6lIRtTy2Nr4oKRbYqvFGILpMeQIY_iZOuKTvKtkiYnjJX-sjJ_B4eUYa9ZFvyKoS79DtUi8v0/w300-h400/PXL_20240201_082056230.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Bailey (who had that red mech) and I skulked around in the building, whilst the other three exchanged long-range potshots. Saying that, I took a little bit of missile damage from Caesar (and returned the favour with my lasers).<div><br /></div><div>It was obvious even at this stage that Bailey, whilst looking for opportunistic shots, was content to sit in a corner behind a high building and wait for the other four mechs to wreck each other.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZQqQKKm8dIV3amYeBjMmegRKs2WY0r6LwwrA2fRjXcNfUp2i91KIcZzieaZ6ZAl30RkXUgvb7S4KrrWGCii4R9mBIFilizthpVrsWWO7fWozQUIxv13M1r3qbDkVQBapgPoz1ib2tbcJJ_GRDzsdNoxcCjd6eyUMeymDvX71YxYFYq5abEI7g8b3kZI/s2000/PXL_20240201_092116936.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZQqQKKm8dIV3amYeBjMmegRKs2WY0r6LwwrA2fRjXcNfUp2i91KIcZzieaZ6ZAl30RkXUgvb7S4KrrWGCii4R9mBIFilizthpVrsWWO7fWozQUIxv13M1r3qbDkVQBapgPoz1ib2tbcJJ_GRDzsdNoxcCjd6eyUMeymDvX71YxYFYq5abEI7g8b3kZI/w300-h400/PXL_20240201_092116936.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>To be fair Bailey's plan had occurred to me as well, but I wasn't very well positioned to do it. I did make for the cover of some high buildings, though, where I encountered Stuart's mech. This had taken a few missile hits from Caesar's missile-monster, and in a couple of places its armour was looking vulnerable. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieo5pEg5_k3_6MwF-h_XYfeFwzA1uNPAlURBrRbgGAmGtxhAAUI_IIBCjWbm3znzNKyeYhy6B_3SYCXoz8CsPVvxARcmkLF6L6ctHD6mQuig0EcN2py0K5t86-BVfvnCHj28icpBm15xi-QAbMZfjWmO_GFjWQP9r95-sxc5TlvoNlpQGytPH41MsIrYE/s2000/PXL_20240201_094731446.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieo5pEg5_k3_6MwF-h_XYfeFwzA1uNPAlURBrRbgGAmGtxhAAUI_IIBCjWbm3znzNKyeYhy6B_3SYCXoz8CsPVvxARcmkLF6L6ctHD6mQuig0EcN2py0K5t86-BVfvnCHj28icpBm15xi-QAbMZfjWmO_GFjWQP9r95-sxc5TlvoNlpQGytPH41MsIrYE/w400-h300/PXL_20240201_094731446.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>We exchanged fire. I took damage - every bit of my armour had now taken hits. One of my laser shots (I had so many lasers!) took out his remaining torso armour and destroyed the gyros underneath. Stuart's mech collapsed, unable to fight.</div><div><br /></div><div>First kill to me!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwWa7I5dIJSyPRo9FQWfRGISr4LhBbrJQtGnzADHtWBo8lNRE_zpMAHaZGHCgQeQlchwQjd23GEtYNA7pHAPr5L7OXD3nlaPFHVMICFux9jIQH60YhJy5drIYbrUKDDgybuvhIAkzSE_R7N0LPRGAKAXtivxvHdoUntyVIjzja760Uz-ak4EVvFX5JuM/s2000/PXL_20240201_094738752.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwWa7I5dIJSyPRo9FQWfRGISr4LhBbrJQtGnzADHtWBo8lNRE_zpMAHaZGHCgQeQlchwQjd23GEtYNA7pHAPr5L7OXD3nlaPFHVMICFux9jIQH60YhJy5drIYbrUKDDgybuvhIAkzSE_R7N0LPRGAKAXtivxvHdoUntyVIjzja760Uz-ak4EVvFX5JuM/w400-h300/PXL_20240201_094738752.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>By now I'd convinced Ed and Caesar that Bailey was simply going to wait for us to destroy ourselves, then emerge and pick off the damaged survivor. I suggested that we team up briefly and put some serious hits on the skulker. In the background you can see Caesar's mech moving in to position. We had the red mech cornered against the board edge.<br /><br />Feeling bold I got in close. In fact this wasn't a bad plan as the Bailey's mech had several weapons that had a minimum range, whereas my lasers didn't have that disadvantage. We ended up in a point-blank range firefight with a small building between us.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm5oRdpr48n0_siW2k80MnPE0_j_65yDhJKeTMtQ8CAWZ_2Bbq727zGtqU9g_F6RN-oZJ8yUZ9oiiWDLjtwuZAgd3U1YVT6JsjjvsEHCqV-rh-PyWDv-WFgySVenjS3jYGunWCn-8okciiAmxfAnHJdcxRgkipEVrHGf_9sO8xrG4MWnf009plt1w6fo/s2000/PXL_20240201_100307538.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1596" data-original-width="2000" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm5oRdpr48n0_siW2k80MnPE0_j_65yDhJKeTMtQ8CAWZ_2Bbq727zGtqU9g_F6RN-oZJ8yUZ9oiiWDLjtwuZAgd3U1YVT6JsjjvsEHCqV-rh-PyWDv-WFgySVenjS3jYGunWCn-8okciiAmxfAnHJdcxRgkipEVrHGf_9sO8xrG4MWnf009plt1w6fo/w400-h319/PXL_20240201_100307538.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For several turns we exhanged fire, blowing bits off each other. Baily ended up leaping onto the building to kick my mech, whilst I returned a punch with the one arm I had left. Yes, my mech's right arm had gone by this stage. As had most of my armour.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnGstyXs-eOBIBE2rQu1OcJlxWF9UwS13kPxar6vlmBS4x5R1RPn77RKuQ843U2PMmF4AjBomrugPnNSca1OE1lBAtatDhDh8HVjlbYXN35Ngo4n0O4WI9N5DcUmg7Nl1jG09DZq56Dw1SzkBrVgR60gflho73Xpf8Azb2lc2_wcMJ8S9XrcArCHvaMY/s2000/PXL_20240201_102800425.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1741" data-original-width="2000" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnGstyXs-eOBIBE2rQu1OcJlxWF9UwS13kPxar6vlmBS4x5R1RPn77RKuQ843U2PMmF4AjBomrugPnNSca1OE1lBAtatDhDh8HVjlbYXN35Ngo4n0O4WI9N5DcUmg7Nl1jG09DZq56Dw1SzkBrVgR60gflho73Xpf8Azb2lc2_wcMJ8S9XrcArCHvaMY/w400-h349/PXL_20240201_102800425.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Caesar and Ed were now in position. Caesar had sprayed Bailey's mech with missiles, but seeing that both Bailey and I were on our last legs, they opted to shoot at each other. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cuBNDrDkhnvbEQY-7E2v6WhyphenhyphenTM5hyphenhyphen7bTY5kQap3vHR8LOeKubveyBt7CVUbZClY7e7_QdpiKtsUmVsmnK5tJTYGPI0WHmKTYeCDo8kLwy61AkyI90pvriSb5ZhDYYjzM37honzKkHYVibzis0tUWK1HVUQnH_4Ito6gJYGdtBUBXDbw7EF1-sWj_zsM/s2000/PXL_20240201_104404898.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cuBNDrDkhnvbEQY-7E2v6WhyphenhyphenTM5hyphenhyphen7bTY5kQap3vHR8LOeKubveyBt7CVUbZClY7e7_QdpiKtsUmVsmnK5tJTYGPI0WHmKTYeCDo8kLwy61AkyI90pvriSb5ZhDYYjzM37honzKkHYVibzis0tUWK1HVUQnH_4Ito6gJYGdtBUBXDbw7EF1-sWj_zsM/w300-h400/PXL_20240201_104404898.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Around this time my left arm came off as well. Fortunately a lot of my weaponry was in the mech's torso, so the loss of both arms was but a scratch.<i> Now</i> do you see where the name 'Black Knight' comes from?</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, Bailey and I exchanged more fire, bits came off both of us and I finally put a laser shot through his ammunition store and blew him to pieces.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWBlewFtpvVEWxJjVRCzltlm8HY21uBn5GTShWfk_hqDumM-TLPY0Xo_SGBIqzLo7YJ5Au5ZaDgMA5fKqgVpH2EkhiQhUU7hs5S4PORHsKnzIuw6URpIHI4c96RhGOzHf8r7-zTvFQf3FLWQ0LQjRY5QuTbdw5vvNBS7IMFHSgTmvjhMr8ouPPUdY_HI/s2000/PXL_20240201_111929911.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWBlewFtpvVEWxJjVRCzltlm8HY21uBn5GTShWfk_hqDumM-TLPY0Xo_SGBIqzLo7YJ5Au5ZaDgMA5fKqgVpH2EkhiQhUU7hs5S4PORHsKnzIuw6URpIHI4c96RhGOzHf8r7-zTvFQf3FLWQ0LQjRY5QuTbdw5vvNBS7IMFHSgTmvjhMr8ouPPUdY_HI/w400-h300/PXL_20240201_111929911.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So I now had no arms, and one of my legs was virtually off, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from keeping up the attack. I charged Ed's mech, looking to get in close.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1brK-LHdGkCqXAgOiHOoC7MICGpX-8nyvfzpqaI_Ff1HN5A5RHxFKtgx_DFAvhy8-k0Ah4XrOI4NVGii_HnYFsPzOH-9MESiYFHg-Qn-voD_IkJRM37fo8-N3ac6crDNDkcdy15oKzhUgt0J_Z_Um7IP4NYF9BfMJciwUi-FjZ7vRJhIEvEVCK88hQJE/s2000/PXL_20240201_112825329.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1586" data-original-width="2000" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1brK-LHdGkCqXAgOiHOoC7MICGpX-8nyvfzpqaI_Ff1HN5A5RHxFKtgx_DFAvhy8-k0Ah4XrOI4NVGii_HnYFsPzOH-9MESiYFHg-Qn-voD_IkJRM37fo8-N3ac6crDNDkcdy15oKzhUgt0J_Z_Um7IP4NYF9BfMJciwUi-FjZ7vRJhIEvEVCK88hQJE/w400-h318/PXL_20240201_112825329.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I did some damage to him. <br /><br />He put a laser through my mech's head, and that was the Black Knight done for.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-KLmhsudKnUglHvrNFRNnzZRmSOKPD8S_8dOZxSeLidcTtquMjg4YeGSJ1U1CrrvI92AYOrYJMVMPSybpr7Le-W9lZPGqa0nAMjLAPAiPh_-r_DJzl7uBBtgg-ibVp9gHpmLhMjrG6qcDl6d4rQAYZZ4P6lBePbLV9XZS9LDMdc6eMwZEZ3qDnTsMxM/s2000/PXL_20240201_113041374.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-KLmhsudKnUglHvrNFRNnzZRmSOKPD8S_8dOZxSeLidcTtquMjg4YeGSJ1U1CrrvI92AYOrYJMVMPSybpr7Le-W9lZPGqa0nAMjLAPAiPh_-r_DJzl7uBBtgg-ibVp9gHpmLhMjrG6qcDl6d4rQAYZZ4P6lBePbLV9XZS9LDMdc6eMwZEZ3qDnTsMxM/w300-h400/PXL_20240201_113041374.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Caesar and Ed continued to exchange fire, but it became obvious that Caesar had the upper-hand, and Ed conceded.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BWMq0IlMz-LQDOr6LxQg5kZyu5QQwAZsppaJCHUVO26ZcmKKN8TaoI57_pyPLZFge9wGmHheFy9cl_eMBhanEZmo8i7v-nwfnJC4cfQba_uY_woezeDZd7xnC2xs5R9OffbfECcPdMs8G0Gch1HnJcNG3rEnMYHQ3489wZV4nJtBAK7eJLoam0DfAlo/s2000/PXL_20240201_113050403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1709" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BWMq0IlMz-LQDOr6LxQg5kZyu5QQwAZsppaJCHUVO26ZcmKKN8TaoI57_pyPLZFge9wGmHheFy9cl_eMBhanEZmo8i7v-nwfnJC4cfQba_uY_woezeDZd7xnC2xs5R9OffbfECcPdMs8G0Gch1HnJcNG3rEnMYHQ3489wZV4nJtBAK7eJLoam0DfAlo/w341-h400/PXL_20240201_113050403.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><br /><p>Caesar claimed victory by being the last mech standing. I claimed the moral victory for not only damaging every other mech at some point but also destroying two of them. </p><p>A fun evening of silly stompy-mech action. Thanks to Colin who let everything running (and Caesar for looking up lots of stuff when we asked awkward questions)</p></div>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-15863847864438317102024-01-31T20:53:00.002+11:002024-01-31T20:57:52.962+11:00Epic Duels<p>Catherine and I played Star Wars: Epic Duels this evening; first time we've had it out in years*.</p><p>Catherine decided to be the good guys, and stuck to Luke and Leia for all three games. I was the dark Side, but tried a different character in each duel. In the first I drew Darth Maul.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7F4XWVIG-ErPKEEhDQCYn5trwiQdOi6e-bu3zWnBWdG12ZnFLNcUS7csdK5eEfySy1Y_MP8EJ-8jcBxe2GNYY6DMaoh-bXIZzmsK5rdycBiP9bltabY-rKz02KyyIyx6kWlM0NWhXjnbGi1z-ueWDxKELXz3sYIjd22H8kOo1J1VxH1qKbkGj5U3J4gU/s2000/PXL_20240131_081535857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="2000" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7F4XWVIG-ErPKEEhDQCYn5trwiQdOi6e-bu3zWnBWdG12ZnFLNcUS7csdK5eEfySy1Y_MP8EJ-8jcBxe2GNYY6DMaoh-bXIZzmsK5rdycBiP9bltabY-rKz02KyyIyx6kWlM0NWhXjnbGi1z-ueWDxKELXz3sYIjd22H8kOo1J1VxH1qKbkGj5U3J4gU/w400-h214/PXL_20240131_081535857.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Darth Maul is all Attack, Attack, Attack - he has some cards which don't count as attack actions so can really pile on the damage if the opponent can't defend against it. That's how I started, and I had Luke down to half of his hits in no time.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9dLBRRbWFG52hCj5XfhFLttLDR_8xd-N9Hx2cEbN50sQPxsmUf5DxWZGmwK_RkEQNVkx6tfd2FBmzHWMPZFN476cig7tjRPs0Px_P3RkcgIUAnnqXXGHpHZaCTyf4TeU9VPJ-qnygSPepungWcAN-74GQufQDOt1yIoz4H27aoT3NpYjuesgpBGprC4/s2000/PXL_20240131_081723774.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="2000" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9dLBRRbWFG52hCj5XfhFLttLDR_8xd-N9Hx2cEbN50sQPxsmUf5DxWZGmwK_RkEQNVkx6tfd2FBmzHWMPZFN476cig7tjRPs0Px_P3RkcgIUAnnqXXGHpHZaCTyf4TeU9VPJ-qnygSPepungWcAN-74GQufQDOt1yIoz4H27aoT3NpYjuesgpBGprC4/w400-h378/PXL_20240131_081723774.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I backed off to replenish my hand.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZbdWh2jcxKPlJ2zCgJYhBcVIdK0_OjmQAIBv44VEc3beUg5VrxqZhyphenhyphenF6-1hRQP7vWwFy8f1ydWdumJ27qOplA7USVfo-bjJyhw0Z596yigEJFyKIHK0JvldN24bmN52zdOyu1CORDzqhodb9HiOUdxJmADrkCBMa4dXwepx0ha2vM6W3-Wz-wEop3jQ/s2000/PXL_20240131_083141188.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1772" data-original-width="2000" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZbdWh2jcxKPlJ2zCgJYhBcVIdK0_OjmQAIBv44VEc3beUg5VrxqZhyphenhyphenF6-1hRQP7vWwFy8f1ydWdumJ27qOplA7USVfo-bjJyhw0Z596yigEJFyKIHK0JvldN24bmN52zdOyu1CORDzqhodb9HiOUdxJmADrkCBMa4dXwepx0ha2vM6W3-Wz-wEop3jQ/w400-h355/PXL_20240131_083141188.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Leia shot down one of my supporting Battledroids, although to be fair they're really just speed-bumps at the best of times.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3M1xtQk9T42680oIyhKbZWNdhcYHm5zlNbTuu2ewjNd-cd3-ztO5UYtDlsxFXIwIAc3FJKf2RcQwrqsW8CgwMzN8IjAlPigAO5SFxQTPcnlytWlRkTbIhZx8_gxWMiiA377oQ-qzX7R5f0VPs8TBTo6m9rRd80NsWVXIY9EUmMx6RTrklsX-i-4dnUSA/s2000/PXL_20240131_083158983.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="2000" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3M1xtQk9T42680oIyhKbZWNdhcYHm5zlNbTuu2ewjNd-cd3-ztO5UYtDlsxFXIwIAc3FJKf2RcQwrqsW8CgwMzN8IjAlPigAO5SFxQTPcnlytWlRkTbIhZx8_gxWMiiA377oQ-qzX7R5f0VPs8TBTo6m9rRd80NsWVXIY9EUmMx6RTrklsX-i-4dnUSA/w400-h279/PXL_20240131_083158983.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With a fresh hand of cards I went up against Luke again ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51NQAeIvI4kxfbRLYzfsesQIndEQ6PUiijmfHNb7MsPsteXii4iIHBreCHFVyOSM5fZgNJBHBB4zssvaD8ai4rXZp4zPCnzeFtWfvjE2U9pJOASUrJEPIIs14GfCL1YsNtxd7fU5q4yQTB10I5SlApYpUpUH3kX4k_8g9Sx5M-jIQp4117YioOVHZa18/s2000/PXL_20240131_083814036.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1580" data-original-width="2000" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51NQAeIvI4kxfbRLYzfsesQIndEQ6PUiijmfHNb7MsPsteXii4iIHBreCHFVyOSM5fZgNJBHBB4zssvaD8ai4rXZp4zPCnzeFtWfvjE2U9pJOASUrJEPIIs14GfCL1YsNtxd7fU5q4yQTB10I5SlApYpUpUH3kX4k_8g9Sx5M-jIQp4117YioOVHZa18/w400-h316/PXL_20240131_083814036.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>... and finished him off.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX32AxV0Yi9DW0ild0B9wIrU7SrGf3kt5DPsZwBOspGvRMuy9CgPThLEG9-zh2BnNzRP2tFgCMpslVPPcgn6FDn-AjQJN9fUQ_f_KZJ-SJgxbURfYLCfM8oLVme1R1Ea_vJHvhic6b49m0YPA-gWRoLjOftb03ngtZEYMGSROZa3RAIc5zpZvYO6rOVnc/s2000/PXL_20240131_083857633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX32AxV0Yi9DW0ild0B9wIrU7SrGf3kt5DPsZwBOspGvRMuy9CgPThLEG9-zh2BnNzRP2tFgCMpslVPPcgn6FDn-AjQJN9fUQ_f_KZJ-SJgxbURfYLCfM8oLVme1R1Ea_vJHvhic6b49m0YPA-gWRoLjOftb03ngtZEYMGSROZa3RAIc5zpZvYO6rOVnc/w400-h300/PXL_20240131_083857633.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We switched to a different board for the second game and I ran Jango Fett and Zam Wessel. They are non-Jedi and have lots of shooty abilities.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGy3SR8CUG8-z_FgC02jyk5MSHwR0XAOrkgq_99UtFi-EUix6KgDCUz4hX58p4Hjuz2XxWvXmzaq0KrmrXm84s5jcZ96wtuiNg2F__mg3dZwCzvbJ2xnWhxg1MnzQamVIstPe6yfsj2bKzNVM2FgDWZPuKXig_korSz9wORJXb9kXdQPcO7_CyP7mere4/s2000/PXL_20240131_084306260.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1670" data-original-width="2000" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGy3SR8CUG8-z_FgC02jyk5MSHwR0XAOrkgq_99UtFi-EUix6KgDCUz4hX58p4Hjuz2XxWvXmzaq0KrmrXm84s5jcZ96wtuiNg2F__mg3dZwCzvbJ2xnWhxg1MnzQamVIstPe6yfsj2bKzNVM2FgDWZPuKXig_korSz9wORJXb9kXdQPcO7_CyP7mere4/w400-h334/PXL_20240131_084306260.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So I did lots of shooty stuff. Jango has lots of special cards reflecting the various weapons in his armour, and I tried them all.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rIOj72dBUzjDb3Ll9W7i84w17LVV7_dmjZqysYov-Fh52_TUyjZK9-TCidJJ7j1nyitYIkqlOxmJNM_zZxxgOHFphGFxgUu9R8TgsxkKf7kDvWIpSlIVjDUFMku5iWngv5IJLyOZ_MAU2Rs788LTpPhCS-AlkQjNJEiUXj0mM9DAIMNf96jZKQj_ZQE/s2000/PXL_20240131_084515621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="2000" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rIOj72dBUzjDb3Ll9W7i84w17LVV7_dmjZqysYov-Fh52_TUyjZK9-TCidJJ7j1nyitYIkqlOxmJNM_zZxxgOHFphGFxgUu9R8TgsxkKf7kDvWIpSlIVjDUFMku5iWngv5IJLyOZ_MAU2Rs788LTpPhCS-AlkQjNJEiUXj0mM9DAIMNf96jZKQj_ZQE/w400-h245/PXL_20240131_084515621.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The wrist-cables finished off Leia, but also cost Luke all of his actions for the following turn.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1053" data-original-width="2000" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzNZaiQZkAgn6yt9-6zxKe-ggTHQIte0guXFHQJQpVbdLRtQkYBkEFl98h7m9uK5TDCZLvZNzw4j1IGz2vA1rjGTICGwOdgyXPTVPsC7m2XdtWMTGltFd5K5Y1tvLgNlvnnwRwEemd41v_k6LAGZhfXV6VDUO3DNWjmrOEf-YsIX8pobfo-qOVsQK2upk/w400-h210/PXL_20240131_085407773.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the final duel I played Count Dooku, assisted by some Super battledroids.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Rn2QCvdB8h1UlK0vEJTzyYg1jXjnZ51iOA7EuhE3vEvEW34SkJwWTcdl11I8K8JdUhaGgNesv3vQnFDjUj2-RkeWFA3Z_TQJqmMlpbaH8Bm6sCM0apgy-nWcG4CA5IXxBIXKX8IvqrLPlIDy28vnZrGe0AxI6b1mWe-mI5duO23GnTF0xuSAx3xcOk0/s2000/PXL_20240131_085643976.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="2000" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Rn2QCvdB8h1UlK0vEJTzyYg1jXjnZ51iOA7EuhE3vEvEW34SkJwWTcdl11I8K8JdUhaGgNesv3vQnFDjUj2-RkeWFA3Z_TQJqmMlpbaH8Bm6sCM0apgy-nWcG4CA5IXxBIXKX8IvqrLPlIDy28vnZrGe0AxI6b1mWe-mI5duO23GnTF0xuSAx3xcOk0/w400-h176/PXL_20240131_085643976.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Luke took on the droids, and damaged one.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="2000" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNEBu4mMCNKyrWGH36y2Rs2MnGarBkivCugV7p0EniWCsm3Qb4KNFoGz4RpBEBHqq51HG-KiI5JkH_WZCo4pWXtlw73NEVRd-1dL9iObN1sLTbVaOSauxayye0FdrIGzszqEiy4b0HjFXs5WDXnVxzlyUpJtDsOySyFZgJiX0cWhrOqgAgSswFGMd-7CQ/w400-h274/PXL_20240131_090637515.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Luke went of the offensive and scored a few decent hits on Dooku. But Dooku fought back, seriously injured Luke ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiGUop1QRIbSrv4Mkbc1WNGTwmlhGq2bn3P9ikzp9_PWHsfrYiiv2PBDxezI8IMIolr5ZwGQ7OiR4bbthoyTczzJwGeEBzcGzMadJXmcZVPfL2z38-xfEOnfJmYFI1S0m2mkEqMpfjvTyOPakaXW5dtVvVXPaFw4GL340CFxTsMhkLWT_KIVJ-QsBPag/s2000/PXL_20240131_090832431.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiGUop1QRIbSrv4Mkbc1WNGTwmlhGq2bn3P9ikzp9_PWHsfrYiiv2PBDxezI8IMIolr5ZwGQ7OiR4bbthoyTczzJwGeEBzcGzMadJXmcZVPfL2z38-xfEOnfJmYFI1S0m2mkEqMpfjvTyOPakaXW5dtVvVXPaFw4GL340CFxTsMhkLWT_KIVJ-QsBPag/w400-h266/PXL_20240131_090832431.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>... and a battledroid finished him off to give me my third victory.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-9rBd2QCa94tlH1T7XSUcrh6ZekA4TjV1QeZGKXreLMfShZz_VZeQiLaHvXk1XGFtIOnev6YDsGSokot_9Dh5ZZA4H89XrYw5E-Q9toHYbB_pZJlV93n269H5e9CDHMVBc93zh97C6yKO_IrbIVN2NqiuLntsesmiWIWw0Ogay4e3iu7QEDozVrjRmo/s2000/PXL_20240131_091223216.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2000" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-9rBd2QCa94tlH1T7XSUcrh6ZekA4TjV1QeZGKXreLMfShZz_VZeQiLaHvXk1XGFtIOnev6YDsGSokot_9Dh5ZZA4H89XrYw5E-Q9toHYbB_pZJlV93n269H5e9CDHMVBc93zh97C6yKO_IrbIVN2NqiuLntsesmiWIWw0Ogay4e3iu7QEDozVrjRmo/w400-h303/PXL_20240131_091223216.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's a long while since Catherine had played this game, and she didn't really know how to make use if the Luke/Leia deck. To be honest I'm not sure I know either (and I did volunteer to give it a try, but she persisted).<div><br /></div><div>It's a fun game, though, with each character having a style all their own.</div><div><br /></div><div>*2016 in fact. You can read about it <a href="https://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com/2016/01/return-of-jedi.html">HERE</a><br /><p><br /></p></div>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-84756915658219690592024-01-28T18:07:00.002+11:002024-01-28T18:07:21.327+11:00Another HOTT Knockout - Part Three<p>We are five seasons into the campaign and no territory has been captured so far. </p><p>Season 6</p><p>The rolls were as follows:<br /><br />Alexander - 4-2=2<br />Squidmen - 3<br />Elephantmen - 3<br />Knights of Simba - 3<br />Ophidians - 5+2=7</p><p>The dice pretty much followed the aggression levels, with the current most aggressive nation - the Ophidians, attacking the lowest aggression one - Alexander's Macedonians.</p><p>Alexander set up with a nice defensive ridge. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG3KXqesX14K6pEbkOeY8punqQK5GJ31Fi8Ks4Qr8j6gWXeVlCZHRHDI2K9DhCajV-sxZt5SrJuoOltK2CC0bLO49C4BLFPrKj6NeEPnbQNU2ZyhGy2QG8R1xs_n_aeBi0cdLBHJwfq0GeML58rsBzAzHeDPio6mafJi1ryiIBEzqpF-qEAsQXIVoeX68/s2252/PXL_20240127_034609604.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG3KXqesX14K6pEbkOeY8punqQK5GJ31Fi8Ks4Qr8j6gWXeVlCZHRHDI2K9DhCajV-sxZt5SrJuoOltK2CC0bLO49C4BLFPrKj6NeEPnbQNU2ZyhGy2QG8R1xs_n_aeBi0cdLBHJwfq0GeML58rsBzAzHeDPio6mafJi1ryiIBEzqpF-qEAsQXIVoeX68/w355-h400/PXL_20240127_034609604.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I then, of course, realised that this was a plan that can be best described as 'bollocks'. Alexander is a hero general. The Ophidians have three magicians. All they had to do was sit back and hurl magic at him until he was ensorcelled. The Macedonians would have to not only take the fight to the Ophidians, but also keep Alexander back until either magicians were neutralised or the Ophidians had taken enough losses that Alexander's loss wouldn't be fatal.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3ocGT_r4i09CV-0DED0sIZgrtUX7pz5zCOZfsScbUPaXjhmbEGQABu4P53eA0Or3xAEQJ0R2A98PLmaXcwnQT_LpVNaoNf3ECvDrEFOdY6DLCkU8F26L7DNoUVPVG9wF-a83wgMKTmkINJma5EFXE1HD87LOXmCu0ZBuGTxBTU5oAXp8vMcP_IiRIak/s2000/PXL_20240127_034951862.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1524" data-original-width="2000" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3ocGT_r4i09CV-0DED0sIZgrtUX7pz5zCOZfsScbUPaXjhmbEGQABu4P53eA0Or3xAEQJ0R2A98PLmaXcwnQT_LpVNaoNf3ECvDrEFOdY6DLCkU8F26L7DNoUVPVG9wF-a83wgMKTmkINJma5EFXE1HD87LOXmCu0ZBuGTxBTU5oAXp8vMcP_IiRIak/w400-h305/PXL_20240127_034951862.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Naturally the Ophidians pushed forward as quickly as possible, in order to get their magicians into range of the enemy general. Alexander had to position himself carefully - far enough back to avoid the magic, but close enough to command the army. The ridge meant that he had to stay dangerously close. The ridge was a really, really bad idea.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgrgCDB5Yqe6gGAiXrcqsGpASyxH9VkJsaYw3jQaoztzzbjyPMuQ-J5oNFsXU-8rl9t-wrM8jeb3hBcyU_bPvbOKGV9ZoQMVy09f2xtHT9lkDyfYopV5dMhyphenhyphenlKouUmtYDihB0AGePHsFraKKbDVRSpYczU2gYYGdDF3STj7fehhg11fADxaLDlUw19dJk/s2000/PXL_20240127_035208151.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2000" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgrgCDB5Yqe6gGAiXrcqsGpASyxH9VkJsaYw3jQaoztzzbjyPMuQ-J5oNFsXU-8rl9t-wrM8jeb3hBcyU_bPvbOKGV9ZoQMVy09f2xtHT9lkDyfYopV5dMhyphenhyphenlKouUmtYDihB0AGePHsFraKKbDVRSpYczU2gYYGdDF3STj7fehhg11fADxaLDlUw19dJk/w400-h272/PXL_20240127_035208151.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The two armies glare at each other ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZE3EeSfgxQ_hqPOOU2oxms_nM0cH9VVnHlYv3_RyvB0kwrFgUKpZi20IVdGCdjhMRJbauXU8suUaOkTepC2ziHOLVvD3nFpuCENMNfM4b3YYmw8UISMQMc_Uc2a6t7ekaTppBLD0sb0s3PesRuqqeI8Ky06c_jM13gOVdD9Qw7C7c-KLO8gqF_Dkddk/s2000/PXL_20240127_035340295.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZE3EeSfgxQ_hqPOOU2oxms_nM0cH9VVnHlYv3_RyvB0kwrFgUKpZi20IVdGCdjhMRJbauXU8suUaOkTepC2ziHOLVvD3nFpuCENMNfM4b3YYmw8UISMQMc_Uc2a6t7ekaTppBLD0sb0s3PesRuqqeI8Ky06c_jM13gOVdD9Qw7C7c-KLO8gqF_Dkddk/w300-h400/PXL_20240127_035340295.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Alexander's light cavalry rode into the Ophidian rear, avoiding teh attentions of the Ophidian archers sent to deal with them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUr3JapA5y8uPWYtM-10S8eIYIUK928laqD62ic9GY8sxqOZ6Us2sIJdzx4SS3oGMi3N9Tz5IYihtBMzdSZgdDEV_m8zvvMXECabnMoG-M1aKirqOmLHuF7maoKQGsE7obDkCgY682ZPC5D0TqX6TKOr3B_hXcorefnAGz9KX9es5D4jx1YJwD5l6sb6c/s2000/PXL_20240127_035354047.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="2000" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUr3JapA5y8uPWYtM-10S8eIYIUK928laqD62ic9GY8sxqOZ6Us2sIJdzx4SS3oGMi3N9Tz5IYihtBMzdSZgdDEV_m8zvvMXECabnMoG-M1aKirqOmLHuF7maoKQGsE7obDkCgY682ZPC5D0TqX6TKOr3B_hXcorefnAGz9KX9es5D4jx1YJwD5l6sb6c/w400-h244/PXL_20240127_035354047.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Macedonians charged.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXH-l9xK5ygD4HguC0fSvDD8II0qXEb652uZnXnf-WzNwPPrIBoe2VA9UYnNGUtYT49E8mZVff34zub7RCGjCC4A_o_kvSgHO4OHjMW4ZIsywmID1jblE-1GGdUqVf8x2qvr3TTkV1fY6HqYB1t0eBNC8j1QGIZCLEYdZS85uN4YpiWbx8JqGPEW-cvVs/s2000/PXL_20240127_035455241.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1606" data-original-width="2000" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXH-l9xK5ygD4HguC0fSvDD8II0qXEb652uZnXnf-WzNwPPrIBoe2VA9UYnNGUtYT49E8mZVff34zub7RCGjCC4A_o_kvSgHO4OHjMW4ZIsywmID1jblE-1GGdUqVf8x2qvr3TTkV1fY6HqYB1t0eBNC8j1QGIZCLEYdZS85uN4YpiWbx8JqGPEW-cvVs/w400-h321/PXL_20240127_035455241.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately they were mostly pushed back.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcR32eK2KFhVz_ZiCuzNc0c4a2o6Du5Q1Uf1FElA2sSEjT_LC1tde2CtPRBKjJa84vhHYw6dMmTvXQ9RXH2mdJ-L_9VLEwVA16xmR4WZxpK0YisM4ye-JUyEsG2eDaqHX_ns_3SZCzPcDK5zlB7f1RKwCHmR5qwBr1PwQbMEMU9JLZac65i42muJqG3I/s2000/PXL_20240127_035708097.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1811" data-original-width="2000" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcR32eK2KFhVz_ZiCuzNc0c4a2o6Du5Q1Uf1FElA2sSEjT_LC1tde2CtPRBKjJa84vhHYw6dMmTvXQ9RXH2mdJ-L_9VLEwVA16xmR4WZxpK0YisM4ye-JUyEsG2eDaqHX_ns_3SZCzPcDK5zlB7f1RKwCHmR5qwBr1PwQbMEMU9JLZac65i42muJqG3I/s320/PXL_20240127_035708097.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And a quick check showed that one of the magicians was in range and able to zap a spell at Alexander (another was, but was acting as an overlap). The dice were not friendly to the Macedonians. Alexander was ensorcelled.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubZ8eG9fC906cpVjp0kzwVzDJJolQKI5GvmuaHMfuw97oVAgI7PxRGp8pstZBbDml3rSNgIE4u6jS70KmVOdHCgwpAN3geuPrkI5EiZ09wY3hnpaVOqlD9aZOCWSAVlbHA_u8Ac-FuMnT_pUNJwXn1fnP9G_MERYYrGmNbu5OBfxgdG51lRFTPXZBfLM/s2000/PXL_20240127_035835820.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubZ8eG9fC906cpVjp0kzwVzDJJolQKI5GvmuaHMfuw97oVAgI7PxRGp8pstZBbDml3rSNgIE4u6jS70KmVOdHCgwpAN3geuPrkI5EiZ09wY3hnpaVOqlD9aZOCWSAVlbHA_u8Ac-FuMnT_pUNJwXn1fnP9G_MERYYrGmNbu5OBfxgdG51lRFTPXZBfLM/w400-h300/PXL_20240127_035835820.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>To add insult to injury the Ophidians destroyed a warband element of the Macedonian left as well.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd72H4hddw4zQX_LgVH8GSG4CGeoCRe20QDuTspeecx5R6ADR9KNWroJ5JymrIQ4kHoy4uP1tuJllfO-MrAfTuJWsw7A7QNzb7mQwxW1XGwGImbXPe5Lu4Vxn_-ROL1UpyQWUj91NbibIATMyJ1b3TxMymLvMEW3bvgPujDmU7ncm3W6uzUciUSt8Y3ns/s2000/PXL_20240127_035942186.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1247" data-original-width="2000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd72H4hddw4zQX_LgVH8GSG4CGeoCRe20QDuTspeecx5R6ADR9KNWroJ5JymrIQ4kHoy4uP1tuJllfO-MrAfTuJWsw7A7QNzb7mQwxW1XGwGImbXPe5Lu4Vxn_-ROL1UpyQWUj91NbibIATMyJ1b3TxMymLvMEW3bvgPujDmU7ncm3W6uzUciUSt8Y3ns/w400-h250/PXL_20240127_035942186.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With Alexander ensorcelled and the Ophidians having taken no losses, the Macedonians lost the battle and were knocked out of the campaign. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkzKN-GF-pDcNSLxgq1C9_NZgeMHR4iYxKnbtl2Bx2k8HrSbJZhIijHbjHXhwzYr79ks4MTKVKNlvimhyphenhyphenk1M48UYOVyGUTdtB4Fwf-oaEIaJcNLXVnTkh4eBmF424yj5rfGG01rLwWuunNThRCTot9vMpgbE6MNkz81tiIkRTCyMGtgCApRQ1JTAUn8U/s2000/PXL_20240127_040013561.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="2000" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkzKN-GF-pDcNSLxgq1C9_NZgeMHR4iYxKnbtl2Bx2k8HrSbJZhIijHbjHXhwzYr79ks4MTKVKNlvimhyphenhyphenk1M48UYOVyGUTdtB4Fwf-oaEIaJcNLXVnTkh4eBmF424yj5rfGG01rLwWuunNThRCTot9vMpgbE6MNkz81tiIkRTCyMGtgCApRQ1JTAUn8U/w400-h290/PXL_20240127_040013561.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians won 6g-0.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was now the state of the map. The Ophidians were on an unprecedented +3 Aggression.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNP44P9MWnj22Zb7T5Fs2liQSM6NNeq67TTq23RUgA4wgT5UMEpuOj6cQ-ldGwSjgVZ0ORh49Hy9xg7IJanz5CHyHVqh9HS5Wvk5_JSZbBli3qWbbDfcjTNN3g9qWjk29_y237ZM57imI5-hzQIEtmhzvrTE-JyhlPokDw98R_f2X-4ZZa9GSVeET6F8/s2000/PXL_20240127_040209731.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1317" data-original-width="2000" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNP44P9MWnj22Zb7T5Fs2liQSM6NNeq67TTq23RUgA4wgT5UMEpuOj6cQ-ldGwSjgVZ0ORh49Hy9xg7IJanz5CHyHVqh9HS5Wvk5_JSZbBli3qWbbDfcjTNN3g9qWjk29_y237ZM57imI5-hzQIEtmhzvrTE-JyhlPokDw98R_f2X-4ZZa9GSVeET6F8/w400-h264/PXL_20240127_040209731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Season 7</div><div><br /></div><div>The rolls were as follows (numbers in brackets are rerolls for ties):<br /><br />Squidmen - 5<br />Elephantmen - 5<br />Knights of Simba - 3<br />Ophidians - 4+3=7</div><div><br /></div><div>As expected the Ophidians were on the offensive again. This time their target was the Knights of Simba, who had sat the campaign out so far. Would their first battle be their last?</div><div><br /></div><div>The terrain was densely wooded in parts, with one large ridge. The armies started offset from each other.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqoDgmF0jrlM5KQAyLKefErPkXkrS2zN74s3RPpiU_s0AXyohUYqy21-PwVh6oxuG2a1MIcBkO-Rm-7Phrw_fIOy_jl-w2zerE-79m_C2GlNIoKC8jNiGCvyfWaLDtR-Ls6FCouN4TSX6J5LOIJBV09V87-AO-fsLQTY0dpyfAMaYR_qlHjbYtwggKzA/s2000/PXL_20240127_041406375.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqoDgmF0jrlM5KQAyLKefErPkXkrS2zN74s3RPpiU_s0AXyohUYqy21-PwVh6oxuG2a1MIcBkO-Rm-7Phrw_fIOy_jl-w2zerE-79m_C2GlNIoKC8jNiGCvyfWaLDtR-Ls6FCouN4TSX6J5LOIJBV09V87-AO-fsLQTY0dpyfAMaYR_qlHjbYtwggKzA/w400-h300/PXL_20240127_041406375.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Knights of Simba had to be careful. Half of their army is knights, which are destroyed if they lose when attacking shooters and magicians - troops that make up two-thirds of the Ophidian army. On the plus side they can ride down the Ophidian warband, but the Ophidians would be deploying second and keeping their warband out of harm's reach. So The Knights of Simba elected to put their ape-man allies to the fore, and leave the lion-centaur knights as a second line to exploit any opening.</div><div><br /></div><div>One thing the Simba army does do though, is move swiftly.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoIEHexKNnfye2NgfjHSqZjxXNT3B4MJVyaHfGYJh-FxGIuyfYEeCNTXNPkyBvILy2Jc5OuK3s2JTBe1upsTGyJ6TCjDcRLX0K4Vi_TIDzhNJ3tehWXma4ZOA0w-DEY5v3_qUD1pYLCy46FousYIzd_swBEGNvDf-lmwbPNZFqr8L4sN1m7kWU3XBtqI/s2000/PXL_20240127_041816369.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoIEHexKNnfye2NgfjHSqZjxXNT3B4MJVyaHfGYJh-FxGIuyfYEeCNTXNPkyBvILy2Jc5OuK3s2JTBe1upsTGyJ6TCjDcRLX0K4Vi_TIDzhNJ3tehWXma4ZOA0w-DEY5v3_qUD1pYLCy46FousYIzd_swBEGNvDf-lmwbPNZFqr8L4sN1m7kWU3XBtqI/w300-h400/PXL_20240127_041816369.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They quickly fell upon the Ophidian line.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzcZLqCRjuL_DJAEblsyfsw1NtMMzg5Bz_fNgStczYsJer-5uVI1DzXDD3YVk8m752hLQdIWYymj6QEAOC6lKGPWYL2-8HNd9yAC8mKeKpmdGv7plCEPkdVdqAI4p4Tocrr8YeL4DnUHkanOS_2PomBmb4RmMEMUKUjgAmyvyPc9UOhv4fMfRdesNY3hI/s2735/PXL_20240127_042004017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2735" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzcZLqCRjuL_DJAEblsyfsw1NtMMzg5Bz_fNgStczYsJer-5uVI1DzXDD3YVk8m752hLQdIWYymj6QEAOC6lKGPWYL2-8HNd9yAC8mKeKpmdGv7plCEPkdVdqAI4p4Tocrr8YeL4DnUHkanOS_2PomBmb4RmMEMUKUjgAmyvyPc9UOhv4fMfRdesNY3hI/w293-h400/PXL_20240127_042004017.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Things broke up as the ape-man warband pursued their foes.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYB4nqcpKkNBxuMZ-YDyz6pMTaz_7FGvVOQxIxFhy7rniN6dxl3azHY10Ma_vd5PA9vUlgh35buA2W8k3z-QmZ9bTOTE07rM1oDqUw7-vqKM9BXYyn5L22WPJmF53VB3QkZ6glly7fb0n9sFOWloYHU4hdCn9ry84Ehwm8Z21h28yEh1zGMw2en5LaKAc/s2664/PXL_20240127_042134304.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYB4nqcpKkNBxuMZ-YDyz6pMTaz_7FGvVOQxIxFhy7rniN6dxl3azHY10Ma_vd5PA9vUlgh35buA2W8k3z-QmZ9bTOTE07rM1oDqUw7-vqKM9BXYyn5L22WPJmF53VB3QkZ6glly7fb0n9sFOWloYHU4hdCn9ry84Ehwm8Z21h28yEh1zGMw2en5LaKAc/w300-h400/PXL_20240127_042134304.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile the Ophidian warriors were working their way around Simba's left, through the cover of some woods.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5mHkeexTTZnC22GU2N3eX2n95I_QumNj72A5LHquPbZUK8WXe9iUXSmgIu6kVdRlJlMwVADioVovt_WO3Gc4ajL4hJF990kLWytpWY8V8vjhjpFRiWkNY6D3i6_cFLl_gX1-GuLx0t0v6bgarIV-rmT5f-1rAcsPS2F85KFz3ycti9oq0Fqf5RYrme0/s2000/PXL_20240127_042224050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5mHkeexTTZnC22GU2N3eX2n95I_QumNj72A5LHquPbZUK8WXe9iUXSmgIu6kVdRlJlMwVADioVovt_WO3Gc4ajL4hJF990kLWytpWY8V8vjhjpFRiWkNY6D3i6_cFLl_gX1-GuLx0t0v6bgarIV-rmT5f-1rAcsPS2F85KFz3ycti9oq0Fqf5RYrme0/w400-h300/PXL_20240127_042224050.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidian archers were quickly overwhelmed, collapsing the army's left flank.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlVcVsbOAWnOOINc1kyebWbd8qDyfwaagwERNnMRunBW5WieGvB86OgCldjgtoWY0ImC1NBiGDKrhEwLRJ5lFN6234l9NSOABxOpwN50gOFaw4tHC0u281xOU4X1twdc9rmOx9Bcq7VU8A-9fgTFjRhuWPFwysY_sBKEZzx4IKM0OJkZec8JvyTRXp4M/s2000/PXL_20240127_042346736.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="2000" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlVcVsbOAWnOOINc1kyebWbd8qDyfwaagwERNnMRunBW5WieGvB86OgCldjgtoWY0ImC1NBiGDKrhEwLRJ5lFN6234l9NSOABxOpwN50gOFaw4tHC0u281xOU4X1twdc9rmOx9Bcq7VU8A-9fgTFjRhuWPFwysY_sBKEZzx4IKM0OJkZec8JvyTRXp4M/w400-h269/PXL_20240127_042346736.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It would be up to the magicians to hold the line now, until the warband were able to charge.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JUse9alUCFlIR2ru3XkT3sVizHTntreSyH0ujS6y3tI9z8Q9nYN2eQwA22drjQsWqG4e52s08s6dGXJSY_yW3jFPAOaF7HpBkUXddMm-8NG0tP_XcXgZNBbmpLxUKrCUAOsMDqoBPV_zMoqaQqPivCN3mHMW-oMQqajzgI6vvKWHbAnggr90asIO2_A/s2000/PXL_20240127_042457695.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JUse9alUCFlIR2ru3XkT3sVizHTntreSyH0ujS6y3tI9z8Q9nYN2eQwA22drjQsWqG4e52s08s6dGXJSY_yW3jFPAOaF7HpBkUXddMm-8NG0tP_XcXgZNBbmpLxUKrCUAOsMDqoBPV_zMoqaQqPivCN3mHMW-oMQqajzgI6vvKWHbAnggr90asIO2_A/w300-h400/PXL_20240127_042457695.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And charge they did, destroying some ape-men.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJXe8jeCbqCWoD5sYRfo5g8C_6JySjAARPS6F2SGe71Jc66YFtRpINMh6xOc2_t_NmneKzZ0aosCCkh1qMJy6tt7mM4m56FICDdr1A8k4hG4q8acGHAKJc1-n07Pn3ncHWcQ2VxkXgtCKm7sWncOMlqd9VsAcP2WS0M7mCjwbTjwR0xSYCZ2uhtIRIL8/s2000/PXL_20240127_042547990.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJXe8jeCbqCWoD5sYRfo5g8C_6JySjAARPS6F2SGe71Jc66YFtRpINMh6xOc2_t_NmneKzZ0aosCCkh1qMJy6tt7mM4m56FICDdr1A8k4hG4q8acGHAKJc1-n07Pn3ncHWcQ2VxkXgtCKm7sWncOMlqd9VsAcP2WS0M7mCjwbTjwR0xSYCZ2uhtIRIL8/w400-h300/PXL_20240127_042547990.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians gambled and their warband charged some of the Knights, pushing them back into their own line and destroying them. The battle was looking very even so far with both sides having a weak left flank.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkFNulrG3HflXDda-jYrlWj5DXdJJWPumJw2f6KCE0bXVw3ax-t4opqZjS_-iIAW1LZKaBPxTzXJ_4lLVneWnp1xbQkGHCBrwR67_l1E2Tk1Bbh9YtlXoU_VzJ6AUvhBGCbeo9tLSFXuSq1xj9LpAwxDwE0nnWdotdju0v8UD7A037n-BcQRrRZjv2r8/s2199/PXL_20240127_043035437.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2199" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkFNulrG3HflXDda-jYrlWj5DXdJJWPumJw2f6KCE0bXVw3ax-t4opqZjS_-iIAW1LZKaBPxTzXJ_4lLVneWnp1xbQkGHCBrwR67_l1E2Tk1Bbh9YtlXoU_VzJ6AUvhBGCbeo9tLSFXuSq1xj9LpAwxDwE0nnWdotdju0v8UD7A037n-BcQRrRZjv2r8/w364-h400/PXL_20240127_043035437.jpg" width="364" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Both armies reorganised, and the fight began to shift through ninety degrees.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPsnrkC7Yx0KhrNxbr6zMpiBTs-3ZHpT47thu6DtbYyPu7IKwMYexmIvOwd05kZoKCwfMZNDcQDV6roBjHFkZdPtc2VoA9_CD_oD9Zc9cOtUo4BNL3sReQAYEQavl_dGwQRQgtw1W23gY_rKNBKglL0fb8j2LixJRCtTjcR363K9pwtfFQo0VMMGr4mo/s2000/PXL_20240127_043232521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPsnrkC7Yx0KhrNxbr6zMpiBTs-3ZHpT47thu6DtbYyPu7IKwMYexmIvOwd05kZoKCwfMZNDcQDV6roBjHFkZdPtc2VoA9_CD_oD9Zc9cOtUo4BNL3sReQAYEQavl_dGwQRQgtw1W23gY_rKNBKglL0fb8j2LixJRCtTjcR363K9pwtfFQo0VMMGr4mo/w400-h300/PXL_20240127_043232521.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Ape-men overwhelmed one of the Ophidian magicians.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSQrwkuPBWwhSdghIQ8qtK4ehvB_hriq6x6kXBQH7Tmve-1vnXffAErlR0cN4LhNI2_Z8BGnANRXzXCLxLFrNFRmOcCZzVkpILGIXEYxKgqvr_ZxOnP0bGfC3PV3VGmUi0BntZ0KPjY-cA0ZjkRXikNPNN30QC3HfS9k_d69o-TF6o2rdhrHzZEJ7Ae8/s2000/PXL_20240127_043243077.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSQrwkuPBWwhSdghIQ8qtK4ehvB_hriq6x6kXBQH7Tmve-1vnXffAErlR0cN4LhNI2_Z8BGnANRXzXCLxLFrNFRmOcCZzVkpILGIXEYxKgqvr_ZxOnP0bGfC3PV3VGmUi0BntZ0KPjY-cA0ZjkRXikNPNN30QC3HfS9k_d69o-TF6o2rdhrHzZEJ7Ae8/w400-h300/PXL_20240127_043243077.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>They then pressed their attack as the Ophidian warband emerged from the woods to find an element of knights waiting for them<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRskhmGWNyP4ql0Iyowv1PqP5ULEB4cbc99u8AsolBYMdPZRU8y3sRlChKMgoRKIj5HRHHoXmlWZSQZkj6TwqrIdCVlT2ZXwAtTVzhej8GzW_sMVSq0nD3wX3VMUckyoZzpOdi8ABecGMaa9iZGuyzz913DB88dHSXU4erW9E8kGK9ABH2aFtXkOheZwA/s2000/PXL_20240127_043455278.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1409" data-original-width="2000" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRskhmGWNyP4ql0Iyowv1PqP5ULEB4cbc99u8AsolBYMdPZRU8y3sRlChKMgoRKIj5HRHHoXmlWZSQZkj6TwqrIdCVlT2ZXwAtTVzhej8GzW_sMVSq0nD3wX3VMUckyoZzpOdi8ABecGMaa9iZGuyzz913DB88dHSXU4erW9E8kGK9ABH2aFtXkOheZwA/w400-h281/PXL_20240127_043455278.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The ape-men fell back from the Ophidian general, leaving her free to use magic. The two surviving magicians attacked Simba's general, who had a blocked recoil, and destroyed him. Would this positional mistake cost the Knights of Simba the battle and therefore their territory?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tCpz1Grn9hqXid70X_KzmONh1NFeP7VMdHW5H-r2nruc2pSGzn2Tnult_QRiLyDkoeXhOoOMjJKX0zpufEzKjFnnpzBXV-bTO0iAbjnMPSoz_R_M9DzAzalueSODS493DX6XbVCj8cN_8cbDWRN420ujDJsKeNSH-LbRG8D2hdQlA36xcJKR0hh1Oe4/s2374/PXL_20240127_043640499.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2374" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tCpz1Grn9hqXid70X_KzmONh1NFeP7VMdHW5H-r2nruc2pSGzn2Tnult_QRiLyDkoeXhOoOMjJKX0zpufEzKjFnnpzBXV-bTO0iAbjnMPSoz_R_M9DzAzalueSODS493DX6XbVCj8cN_8cbDWRN420ujDJsKeNSH-LbRG8D2hdQlA36xcJKR0hh1Oe4/w338-h400/PXL_20240127_043640499.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians had taken more casualties, so The Knights of Simba kept fighting, But with their general gone the momentum was going out of their attack. The ape-men kept fighting, looking to create an opening.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Yq52kUUcoo3-zQ8vhDT7JlLqYME_uh5sQhxaVefMbhaIO31nhuJ_1_eZ2vOoQ9dWfpFPPIsjkMQFKNbr2SKTmTNA3YDUaosZyO2EV41k8VhrcNZxw3hmQnCTuzgxhn2Mjix1roCNdPwdDAKCG21TpHRnvSzrzu8Ilu2ctfmy4KEqazMXde_ED6gXYtY/s2000/PXL_20240127_043952752.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="2000" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Yq52kUUcoo3-zQ8vhDT7JlLqYME_uh5sQhxaVefMbhaIO31nhuJ_1_eZ2vOoQ9dWfpFPPIsjkMQFKNbr2SKTmTNA3YDUaosZyO2EV41k8VhrcNZxw3hmQnCTuzgxhn2Mjix1roCNdPwdDAKCG21TpHRnvSzrzu8Ilu2ctfmy4KEqazMXde_ED6gXYtY/w400-h271/PXL_20240127_043952752.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians lost an element of warband, but the so did the Knights of Simba.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincWTU1cIpOLOFh73wbtpoTzMrNBHrmiyyNB2NZIhUyMERv3lVHE0nB6LJLcGoPNpk8Uup21T_571KYzuz8QXNZ_RLlAs9qCqPOKiCfgwONEXnS8w1WwUEUur9kBX-qNRZ8XwxsuIUCSKdxlu4QhbBjHliof73iu3_vRazuR1MKsgoV7qDFH4daOyJ1ac/s2000/PXL_20240127_044118866.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincWTU1cIpOLOFh73wbtpoTzMrNBHrmiyyNB2NZIhUyMERv3lVHE0nB6LJLcGoPNpk8Uup21T_571KYzuz8QXNZ_RLlAs9qCqPOKiCfgwONEXnS8w1WwUEUur9kBX-qNRZ8XwxsuIUCSKdxlu4QhbBjHliof73iu3_vRazuR1MKsgoV7qDFH4daOyJ1ac/w400-h300/PXL_20240127_044118866.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians even managed to attack Simba's stronghold. The odds were very much against them, but they had had luckier rolls in other battle. This time, though, the attack was repulsed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmqQQkXSNCk-VcZlxNmQ6e2gqP47zyhiGr3UUpRlUZ2lwFE0aBk3rK5dbWNk2n_4uiJpOyfpMGIL_SpQCOT_7FBiW2p7mvI2e0gcqZVWwaatNrRtTE6DOHi1XKSQSRy9ld9IaTt6gvvedReIXyFRpGCZDzcGiNugoNdQlSgPJjbW-Qu77b9FMHazlzu3A/s2000/PXL_20240127_044154410.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="2000" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmqQQkXSNCk-VcZlxNmQ6e2gqP47zyhiGr3UUpRlUZ2lwFE0aBk3rK5dbWNk2n_4uiJpOyfpMGIL_SpQCOT_7FBiW2p7mvI2e0gcqZVWwaatNrRtTE6DOHi1XKSQSRy9ld9IaTt6gvvedReIXyFRpGCZDzcGiNugoNdQlSgPJjbW-Qu77b9FMHazlzu3A/w400-h189/PXL_20240127_044154410.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Knights of Simba finally managed to ride down some other Ophidian warriors to win the battle 12-8g.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOXZpl4ITAqifbKJjX95jw0rOgGBbA7H64XbJiEyZxhyphenhyphenGUxirAKV5zyjx4Lk6m0P6AzbfuFjbaLuQ-NgdYpEdKGcZHpi87-e5Q7nzrT1Fg7ldNG0k5BUKclUGK5VDm-8_ZPX8ddbXCJ_hlUuW9huMzBDUwmN4fcnV_ylrAKbMzrW5DoJGySvMAPzXmbE/s2000/PXL_20240127_044235542.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="2000" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOXZpl4ITAqifbKJjX95jw0rOgGBbA7H64XbJiEyZxhyphenhyphenGUxirAKV5zyjx4Lk6m0P6AzbfuFjbaLuQ-NgdYpEdKGcZHpi87-e5Q7nzrT1Fg7ldNG0k5BUKclUGK5VDm-8_ZPX8ddbXCJ_hlUuW9huMzBDUwmN4fcnV_ylrAKbMzrW5DoJGySvMAPzXmbE/w400-h215/PXL_20240127_044235542.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>This was a close-fought battle that could have gone either way, but the Knights of Simba held on to their territory, and took some of the aggression out of the Ophidians. But going into the next round they are still strong favourites to be on the offensive.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-47218417117465084262024-01-26T21:12:00.001+11:002024-01-26T22:41:49.357+11:00Gaslands Overdrive<p>So we have a current club policy of a scheduled game each week now. Other games can be organised, but week on week you always know that there will be a game of ... whatever that week's game is. They were taken from a list of the most played games of last year, and one of them was Gaslands.</p><p>This week was the first scheduled Gaslands game of the year. Something else was scheduled to run alongside it. The person running that phoned in sick at the last minute. So nearly everyone who turned up that evening wanted to play Gaslands.</p><p>Anyway, that's how we ended up with a six-player game, including one person who had never played it before, and a complex team sponsor we'd never had used before.</p><p>We ended up rolling the obligatory Death race. Here are the fourteen (yes, fourteen!) cars on the start-line. We had three Idris teams, two Rutherfords and one Beverley (a team that has one actual vehicle and a number of subsidiary ghost vehicles). There were four teams of two vehicles and two with three vehicles.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig52YGiFyBj8XH8n7FX1IdTOZamduDVabyvenkQ4TuWoS_yh7ayWdn8RZmTeWKdtyvApocd2-c1faF6yHfaqymUK7yg1p_RymFFtScWdc_bLmLuzsuwd498KSyQneJlsGy4lADOhOYXgSZfhG86HMjosl_IpF8v7-DpYmoiTpaQ6SjPl10g0Vi0JVRw3U/s2000/PXL_20240125_082159165.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig52YGiFyBj8XH8n7FX1IdTOZamduDVabyvenkQ4TuWoS_yh7ayWdn8RZmTeWKdtyvApocd2-c1faF6yHfaqymUK7yg1p_RymFFtScWdc_bLmLuzsuwd498KSyQneJlsGy4lADOhOYXgSZfhG86HMjosl_IpF8v7-DpYmoiTpaQ6SjPl10g0Vi0JVRw3U/w400-h225/PXL_20240125_082159165.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The course was a figure-of-eight, of sorts.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjam2_NeWc2TFpk4MQxDzL5hn-wkLVihSgT3S-zOGYtq2axn6F-fMQZhDIdHrTdNnA99bBi6Y7Bj-1iqMUm17efJgBpOOYpZbcXwC_JSS02yrS41b2j5aPuia8lri-_-CXuLTvdICQrQaEpOxaPJq3jBNunbHJDnapg7sufnQgeHAxJW29Rr0YKd9xS7cg/s2000/PXL_20240125_082155779.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjam2_NeWc2TFpk4MQxDzL5hn-wkLVihSgT3S-zOGYtq2axn6F-fMQZhDIdHrTdNnA99bBi6Y7Bj-1iqMUm17efJgBpOOYpZbcXwC_JSS02yrS41b2j5aPuia8lri-_-CXuLTvdICQrQaEpOxaPJq3jBNunbHJDnapg7sufnQgeHAxJW29Rr0YKd9xS7cg/w400-h225/PXL_20240125_082155779.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Given the number of vehicles the start was surprisingly orderly, with no collisions (accidental or otherwise). Bryan's police bike quickly hit the first gate.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhSfkdHenGhlQqnKJziYFBHh6lJ9kU0bb7g_djtASwAz2mBE4P2lhArmK8rQCUJ_mVfOdG-SPTjwHsMsMfS61p-K3n6Kju7sOQNhS6_VodvX15KKlynsBXZ9Nl9OvZ5E5ZtwffYfMWvUq-pFIS4ZEzf90v0IvFbaRFGroxYqmBSEPc2W7ZDgI8ArWnSI/s2000/PXL_20240125_085726728.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1125" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhSfkdHenGhlQqnKJziYFBHh6lJ9kU0bb7g_djtASwAz2mBE4P2lhArmK8rQCUJ_mVfOdG-SPTjwHsMsMfS61p-K3n6Kju7sOQNhS6_VodvX15KKlynsBXZ9Nl9OvZ5E5ZtwffYfMWvUq-pFIS4ZEzf90v0IvFbaRFGroxYqmBSEPc2W7ZDgI8ArWnSI/w225-h400/PXL_20240125_085726728.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A couple of gear phases in and it all started to get a bit messy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJ8NHajNmyk5YI2GxyVHx4_wyMmWNbcAGcL4wPshHeXY76u7SpkAyz86l_-cDaEupjeGz2qOA4WLhNwHzH3sU0RgUlwgPZGDAM1SdZQsQd65IZo3brk0MhyIZqtgliQtE3FMmklHchyUMNdWmMPjeOGs9UhWItG-AydS2l3ckrc37JZyr8wPrghP77Ck/s2000/PXL_20240125_092209087.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJ8NHajNmyk5YI2GxyVHx4_wyMmWNbcAGcL4wPshHeXY76u7SpkAyz86l_-cDaEupjeGz2qOA4WLhNwHzH3sU0RgUlwgPZGDAM1SdZQsQd65IZo3brk0MhyIZqtgliQtE3FMmklHchyUMNdWmMPjeOGs9UhWItG-AydS2l3ckrc37JZyr8wPrghP77Ck/w400-h225/PXL_20240125_092209087.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A few more vehicles made the first gate, but some had wiped out and were partially blocking it. It would be a few phases before they moved, meaning anything not through the gate already was going to have a lot of problems.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbm58UfBbhANNhxUx_jOgQ6xXkhh95jXViRTS_Fo_i-7isNmPCuXHTaFtvZVVr10X7VAFa_nlmbpS_Dl1PieXLaO6vyFhYZx5K-qF1amONYhl4otbkH9kXkhlC9P5O6efuel0c6idAM3U8JYZTHTDmwxjeDGuCMskl95rwSupFgoxD8PZeVSr3ftRJds/s3556/PXL_20240125_100936523.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3556" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbm58UfBbhANNhxUx_jOgQ6xXkhh95jXViRTS_Fo_i-7isNmPCuXHTaFtvZVVr10X7VAFa_nlmbpS_Dl1PieXLaO6vyFhYZx5K-qF1amONYhl4otbkH9kXkhlC9P5O6efuel0c6idAM3U8JYZTHTDmwxjeDGuCMskl95rwSupFgoxD8PZeVSr3ftRJds/w225-h400/PXL_20240125_100936523.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Bryan's bike forged ahead. Declan (first-time player) got a car through, but it wiped out. Still. at least it was through.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3O3fcfEbNjOLnrh_XrSMTXjPehT5vGfl_eGsz94ogSt0cfwaOFTsBERcPNmVkCQrNvcRVn62nKEwVlJad_8lzbVU165kYN9TnYK6ewYAwlFA4odbeRSRH7tu8CuBBqhHcJ-8dW19v111rx5TDVn7D1ChdvFMHShnB0Bkpy75WQrB0mPxddd_IjrVCkY8/s3556/PXL_20240125_100940465.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3556" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3O3fcfEbNjOLnrh_XrSMTXjPehT5vGfl_eGsz94ogSt0cfwaOFTsBERcPNmVkCQrNvcRVn62nKEwVlJad_8lzbVU165kYN9TnYK6ewYAwlFA4odbeRSRH7tu8CuBBqhHcJ-8dW19v111rx5TDVn7D1ChdvFMHShnB0Bkpy75WQrB0mPxddd_IjrVCkY8/w225-h400/PXL_20240125_100940465.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I got one of my cars through as well, and chased Bryan's bike through the second gate, ramming him. I did very little damage and, afterwards, I worked out that I could have rolled just as many dice shooting him.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6w9FiOfNAN5L82mz4zy0Hhs0i3UqrGegvAgygggoKCgA-VeEVVbJ_76FPpzDRK_tAO1ZXKugBg4YZBWuKmBavdvZ8p4UwgOrswhcCu0_1m7z03YjG-tNKK2BYxvQaR5hpFVHlbgqArhfyxuRdE46_JvJYNm-LuWhzcou5QDHu_6Y2wCRNX4JQsQxftc/s2000/PXL_20240125_103818354.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6w9FiOfNAN5L82mz4zy0Hhs0i3UqrGegvAgygggoKCgA-VeEVVbJ_76FPpzDRK_tAO1ZXKugBg4YZBWuKmBavdvZ8p4UwgOrswhcCu0_1m7z03YjG-tNKK2BYxvQaR5hpFVHlbgqArhfyxuRdE46_JvJYNm-LuWhzcou5QDHu_6Y2wCRNX4JQsQxftc/w400-h225/PXL_20240125_103818354.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So at the top of the picture you can see the vehicles that got through the first gate - Bryan's bike, one of my cars and both of Declan's. Although both of Declan's had wiped out, so weren't going anywhere for a bit.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cQuib2lRa_pvxTdjSqnjfrXJJjq8QFcIkWTlhbV7tLLzAUXBwUiZzoIN2HkL3Xg9aqZmhHxRb-K_WBEfbVeZoP8_aC7I1tOT0jklJqaKrn-B9G3BX_axdm54pKHuZ0n16CuN4Md3E8hCi1IT7DQ7d_Trc69wquuS69FLbYh8_4gRspoVBa06UBZV0zs/s2000/PXL_20240125_103826127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cQuib2lRa_pvxTdjSqnjfrXJJjq8QFcIkWTlhbV7tLLzAUXBwUiZzoIN2HkL3Xg9aqZmhHxRb-K_WBEfbVeZoP8_aC7I1tOT0jklJqaKrn-B9G3BX_axdm54pKHuZ0n16CuN4Md3E8hCi1IT7DQ7d_Trc69wquuS69FLbYh8_4gRspoVBa06UBZV0zs/w400-h225/PXL_20240125_103826127.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile the run to the first gate was still an absolute mess.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IYiIvMJhaGFCXkJXc94I-io2s7pXIJuKc5G0T-t-ZeWE27PdbmaiztoG7DuUX2g5OXNn0Af4el6M8m-ei67rucGM3rfItFpxs8e-ZFfwYzRX8OmsPJ7_iWKODtgojwkqDqcy8TMpMDVzQMqAB-YhzVetC2bjoH1kiUe-Vv4Q6Q51CP_5md7Wj7aVi4I/s2000/PXL_20240125_104127526.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IYiIvMJhaGFCXkJXc94I-io2s7pXIJuKc5G0T-t-ZeWE27PdbmaiztoG7DuUX2g5OXNn0Af4el6M8m-ei67rucGM3rfItFpxs8e-ZFfwYzRX8OmsPJ7_iWKODtgojwkqDqcy8TMpMDVzQMqAB-YhzVetC2bjoH1kiUe-Vv4Q6Q51CP_5md7Wj7aVi4I/w400-h225/PXL_20240125_104127526.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's Caesar explaining to someone how they might get out of the mess.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0B4aC_TFahwr5w748HcJF6GHV4Ui7JKVNCuiSFyNZ7-RiN-xTmEkVm72ExxelnNMDkon1i9h0Qj4XzG1vSdIfiC0tiksUDZsylX_j-W18BXa7z8sqLBW9rSJNlX5O0s-_056Z5wwpfU2uH2Gd6IJQzvJ8TRykFBsvIE6qTbE4rVR4EjaTempjE16DFFY/s2000/PXL_20240125_104149818.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1177" data-original-width="2000" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0B4aC_TFahwr5w748HcJF6GHV4Ui7JKVNCuiSFyNZ7-RiN-xTmEkVm72ExxelnNMDkon1i9h0Qj4XzG1vSdIfiC0tiksUDZsylX_j-W18BXa7z8sqLBW9rSJNlX5O0s-_056Z5wwpfU2uH2Gd6IJQzvJ8TRykFBsvIE6qTbE4rVR4EjaTempjE16DFFY/w400-h235/PXL_20240125_104149818.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>It took us 2 1/2 hours to get that far, so we called it a night. It was a fun game as far as it went, but far too unwieldy for an evening's play. We may need to consider our options for future scheduled Gaslands games if they attract this many players - four is really the maximum for a game you know will play to the finish. One possible option is for people to bring a regular 50 Can sponsored team, but also a 20 or 25 can single vehicle, as we have shown that races with one vehicle built on a few points with no sponsors can be a surprising amount of fun.</p>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-24310580138988116232024-01-25T10:42:00.002+11:002024-01-25T10:42:25.593+11:00Another HOTT Knockout - Part Two<p>The first three seasons had followed the previous campaign, with the attackers losing every fight and the national boundaries remaining the same. They had also seen one army in all three games - the Elephantmen.</p>Season 4<br /><br />The rolls were as follows (numbers in brackets are rerolls for ties):<br /><br />Alexander - 6-2=4<br />Squidmen - 3 (3)<br />Elephantmen - 6+1=7<br />Knights of Simba - 3 (3)<br />Ophidians - 2+1=3 (4)<div><br /></div><div>So although Alexander was still looking strong as an aggressor, it was the Elephantmen who went on the march, looking to shore up their eastern borders by attacking the Squidmen. And, in doing so, play their fourth game of the campaign.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HjIqEONaJOrX1CjMIJGO-lD3YMK4ABC1ETjnpscRrrvzw0oetMExYYuJigKis1TLIrDsK56Qytoa9aYbVhXS4l6oputBCjo6TMpcshIAUlQfJ5zGrekJyVpJQ2vGyA2OGTUIcXkF1X_GdNoV4GagANpw9UWEy8uGsKX7_BA9uk790TliwotnYdoXtCY/s2000/PXL_20240122_214136387.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HjIqEONaJOrX1CjMIJGO-lD3YMK4ABC1ETjnpscRrrvzw0oetMExYYuJigKis1TLIrDsK56Qytoa9aYbVhXS4l6oputBCjo6TMpcshIAUlQfJ5zGrekJyVpJQ2vGyA2OGTUIcXkF1X_GdNoV4GagANpw9UWEy8uGsKX7_BA9uk790TliwotnYdoXtCY/w400-h225/PXL_20240122_214136387.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div>The Squidmen tried to close down the terrain as much as possible with woods, and got most of them where they wanted them (I use a variant of the DBA terrain placement for HOTT). The Elephantmen managed to get a hill of their side of the battlefield, which would help their blades defend against the warband attacks of the Squidmen</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5ko3tOLZ4F0BHFAdEuOJQagbW-OVy90Naj8w8wiYa2kwOAXUxjP1ECbknFcTW_vAyc5hKRoL0YbnthpbybupNcocQVOirixutFiO5LVxnwXmzXFObnNX5j0HThq89mhKuiw_r_aJZDN27Lw8mYkh56cmhIyC4URsCg1YYtjMbhPjMaU8P3h7JQjy4hA/s2000/PXL_20240122_214057706.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="2000" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5ko3tOLZ4F0BHFAdEuOJQagbW-OVy90Naj8w8wiYa2kwOAXUxjP1ECbknFcTW_vAyc5hKRoL0YbnthpbybupNcocQVOirixutFiO5LVxnwXmzXFObnNX5j0HThq89mhKuiw_r_aJZDN27Lw8mYkh56cmhIyC4URsCg1YYtjMbhPjMaU8P3h7JQjy4hA/w400-h259/PXL_20240122_214057706.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Since they don't appear here very often, here's a shot of the Squidmen, looking weird and colourful.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURzY4o1zReNLmwcW8zb65tSZlfqwkPXzk61miaZVshlLJzdI_9zeZVebovwmJ2AMORuJLSluts5wuEfnvgP1ZSAZG3nM4sBg-RMvLuDIGP1fan_dNYFVd4eNId4-4moeUU-NE94XEjbYzdpob4_fkFJR6zsdgxSgpSRDepQP5jectvs6u_vZXz3nUcbo/s2000/PXL_20240122_214150049.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURzY4o1zReNLmwcW8zb65tSZlfqwkPXzk61miaZVshlLJzdI_9zeZVebovwmJ2AMORuJLSluts5wuEfnvgP1ZSAZG3nM4sBg-RMvLuDIGP1fan_dNYFVd4eNId4-4moeUU-NE94XEjbYzdpob4_fkFJR6zsdgxSgpSRDepQP5jectvs6u_vZXz3nUcbo/w400-h225/PXL_20240122_214150049.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen advanced cavalry backed up with soldiers on their left flank. The Squidmen reacted by detaching their right flank to meet them closer to the woods.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bX4DSi5c4AVwcXISsfSzX3FiiVtliqnsQcSLxkNa9QCxHSea-wlkbGZZ6Jy74LnRjokul-hXK8xOSr2G-uY2j49j9breP4L7eCffTlUL2OrfFfadvSE68uXDLW3lD-_fc6k6EMq-yPvfTy7_c5aGyLyI8vD1nFh-zwI18_YRrkFWDADn-tD-v39PRhc/s2000/PXL_20240123_000800346.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1389" data-original-width="2000" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bX4DSi5c4AVwcXISsfSzX3FiiVtliqnsQcSLxkNa9QCxHSea-wlkbGZZ6Jy74LnRjokul-hXK8xOSr2G-uY2j49j9breP4L7eCffTlUL2OrfFfadvSE68uXDLW3lD-_fc6k6EMq-yPvfTy7_c5aGyLyI8vD1nFh-zwI18_YRrkFWDADn-tD-v39PRhc/w400-h278/PXL_20240123_000800346.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>First contact saw an inconclusive result.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitB3DFtOqIeWRWejxqqHkOeYqtblhhdkRfU0QiByLipZ6jBv9_xC7-rjQ_CaT6wjycMP3xg3p6SQ1PWukwQcI_onkRqOYMNZ32O066XUd5Mntm4X2_d5-QfJAorkbd15VMxCPN498DlfJ4Acsk3M38J_eH_B2Q91j5FFbG0JHI1NbtBlPg4VEKil1VAU4/s2000/PXL_20240123_000854713.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="2000" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitB3DFtOqIeWRWejxqqHkOeYqtblhhdkRfU0QiByLipZ6jBv9_xC7-rjQ_CaT6wjycMP3xg3p6SQ1PWukwQcI_onkRqOYMNZ32O066XUd5Mntm4X2_d5-QfJAorkbd15VMxCPN498DlfJ4Acsk3M38J_eH_B2Q91j5FFbG0JHI1NbtBlPg4VEKil1VAU4/w400-h256/PXL_20240123_000854713.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Leaving a couple of elements to deal with the Elephantman flanking attack (which was slowed by lack of PIPs) the Squidmen advanced into the woods, threatening the left flank of the Elephantmen army.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHv2hMGScLXH-ns7xqGox7SLVrdtcMC54ioUbb4via0VFQWyT-GqwpFBmQDoSGZ9JFikCqMBTLjHjVCfEdVDex5nAmODzCNZ1bMBmCQ_4r4c6GQk3fcRMQapbQ7PBp8LsMc-GfH8lm1nigfZYfvxnBBM84UjMcnYWVFA2mG2ryUt3PEagWQXTRjWLJxyo/s2000/PXL_20240123_001114764.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHv2hMGScLXH-ns7xqGox7SLVrdtcMC54ioUbb4via0VFQWyT-GqwpFBmQDoSGZ9JFikCqMBTLjHjVCfEdVDex5nAmODzCNZ1bMBmCQ_4r4c6GQk3fcRMQapbQ7PBp8LsMc-GfH8lm1nigfZYfvxnBBM84UjMcnYWVFA2mG2ryUt3PEagWQXTRjWLJxyo/w400-h225/PXL_20240123_001114764.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen advanced some blades into the woods to slow them. Maybe not the best of ideas as they were quickly destroyed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJnac8F03zMrudnFUlGqURpym7ybNxvh4inv93iwCP02Yj2YB2I5VIAsxLCfUIA4cIKWZQuWZKRbvKEnUistUznMN_g7dkqE35L1WuF0B3O8VxuD0Se8Rshrbropm1RhkhajveYkjN0LVnNgESZH2kzG5nekJSm-OFm1h4HI9dnmVgxYxH4SHHcJcTIs/s2000/PXL_20240123_001358823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJnac8F03zMrudnFUlGqURpym7ybNxvh4inv93iwCP02Yj2YB2I5VIAsxLCfUIA4cIKWZQuWZKRbvKEnUistUznMN_g7dkqE35L1WuF0B3O8VxuD0Se8Rshrbropm1RhkhajveYkjN0LVnNgESZH2kzG5nekJSm-OFm1h4HI9dnmVgxYxH4SHHcJcTIs/w400-h225/PXL_20240123_001358823.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Squidmen erupted from the woods on the Elephantmen left, as the main Squidman forced arrived to their front.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNWD-2KmqAeHL2LJLqw02wwK2fBpUZh5lPd_MqdTFlmIrcAY1ZxgWmcdbLXOvEWK2k6EvBw3NSPcpLkQlhgooGNIpK6X2UsIPdpvzhr-Kp7GVfHbrfw-eOSGT5ss5v4PW8NG69IKiOkVLdAMZ5JKun-zSjcZQsY_UBmWmtSTReidZkHgsxzNaCyV_CAc/s2000/PXL_20240123_001653856.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1405" data-original-width="2000" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNWD-2KmqAeHL2LJLqw02wwK2fBpUZh5lPd_MqdTFlmIrcAY1ZxgWmcdbLXOvEWK2k6EvBw3NSPcpLkQlhgooGNIpK6X2UsIPdpvzhr-Kp7GVfHbrfw-eOSGT5ss5v4PW8NG69IKiOkVLdAMZ5JKun-zSjcZQsY_UBmWmtSTReidZkHgsxzNaCyV_CAc/w400-h281/PXL_20240123_001653856.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was a good time for a god to come to the aid of the Elephantmen.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbOYqC_x0bzo2MB8uEtOzmU4v-uL6WAwXQnEEKbNv670xBCCx4QqZiDXpV_GxUm45BIcVNOD8CWIdh-c214W9rSIVs4ngBOrkrpyP7shaKPPtzWKP8Y4uM4u7MyOhGtObqJedjAIo30RFtvWFyYeI0VMu0pLwjJHl3PwKUPHBwfmOckpiDGk10GqVZhSI/s2000/PXL_20240123_001738000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="2000" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbOYqC_x0bzo2MB8uEtOzmU4v-uL6WAwXQnEEKbNv670xBCCx4QqZiDXpV_GxUm45BIcVNOD8CWIdh-c214W9rSIVs4ngBOrkrpyP7shaKPPtzWKP8Y4uM4u7MyOhGtObqJedjAIo30RFtvWFyYeI0VMu0pLwjJHl3PwKUPHBwfmOckpiDGk10GqVZhSI/w400-h274/PXL_20240123_001738000.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Squidmen attacked the Elephantmen general, but were driven back.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqVpnu_r2wFsPvMZ88whRYqGqCFehOQGB2iuJx_QTyZRGAG5Gop1B-5LY9sjitlK0QaFKYc1GvX6XDXWJQX-UIyAsxIDFf5C4VV-2R1ItYrmgOsWrCdxpEs-K9f3ud_qvLXWAjycSvdYUP63-XDp-8EIrsyWdoQMz1uqDzxsGkm3jChANZl8g4m4s4yA/s2000/PXL_20240123_001835516.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="2000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqVpnu_r2wFsPvMZ88whRYqGqCFehOQGB2iuJx_QTyZRGAG5Gop1B-5LY9sjitlK0QaFKYc1GvX6XDXWJQX-UIyAsxIDFf5C4VV-2R1ItYrmgOsWrCdxpEs-K9f3ud_qvLXWAjycSvdYUP63-XDp-8EIrsyWdoQMz1uqDzxsGkm3jChANZl8g4m4s4yA/w400-h213/PXL_20240123_001835516.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>On teh flank the Elephantman cavalry destroyed an element of Squidmen.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpqG_O0n62Jq0ehVc3upv-TixBO5J9WjK3ij6MXpuY5pl0RlobFxctx9N9SdG1J_T_jZPm4XscwXGgXgNCRpF0UTGOdDfKGaJBuAtARVo7P48h22F_RQrJNTRWhnAOJc8i_zOsrgglr68FyI-CZwjjhCCNu91s8aFUEO4wmSRDHK7bXaMpZWMRVhExTY/s2000/PXL_20240123_002022307.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="2000" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpqG_O0n62Jq0ehVc3upv-TixBO5J9WjK3ij6MXpuY5pl0RlobFxctx9N9SdG1J_T_jZPm4XscwXGgXgNCRpF0UTGOdDfKGaJBuAtARVo7P48h22F_RQrJNTRWhnAOJc8i_zOsrgglr68FyI-CZwjjhCCNu91s8aFUEO4wmSRDHK7bXaMpZWMRVhExTY/w400-h239/PXL_20240123_002022307.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Kali rushed to the aid of the Elephantmen general, but the Squidmen had found a second wind and rolled a blinder to destroy him</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIZ5PppIjHakr5_N6T5AbjNgJntgvduXCTXPBfEst-IQaOL-W1LU5Pt-xh0u9MA_C9OtixG6_3EhOaYWCDwOBJ7DemH9LYeut-PIZJsjIdJiXFvwMwYZiGkjCldXFG3sqnSOo1fbFhdVUtlSpeJ9TDQF4w8sXqL929doLmcKFSP7FehZFoVZe20JQ4L8/s2000/PXL_20240123_002054253.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIZ5PppIjHakr5_N6T5AbjNgJntgvduXCTXPBfEst-IQaOL-W1LU5Pt-xh0u9MA_C9OtixG6_3EhOaYWCDwOBJ7DemH9LYeut-PIZJsjIdJiXFvwMwYZiGkjCldXFG3sqnSOo1fbFhdVUtlSpeJ9TDQF4w8sXqL929doLmcKFSP7FehZFoVZe20JQ4L8/w400-h225/PXL_20240123_002054253.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So the Squidmen won the battle 6g-2</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3eQikqQlsZMoR_sVe25i-zdoI6AWMMTTpqrKEIuPu30iiMm_HKTgTr83nPkkFja8AYIUq4ry3rcq-4nXMiHP3iHuwi9wHLWZe7WAcvHnmgMUWbdVC26hgkDjkyx-X1ChKFSDAn69__STanvY6WEsyq0lHb4g9iMQrA4niBKG69sZKfjdgcckyUMIKtAc/s2000/PXL_20240123_002149752.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1428" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3eQikqQlsZMoR_sVe25i-zdoI6AWMMTTpqrKEIuPu30iiMm_HKTgTr83nPkkFja8AYIUq4ry3rcq-4nXMiHP3iHuwi9wHLWZe7WAcvHnmgMUWbdVC26hgkDjkyx-X1ChKFSDAn69__STanvY6WEsyq0lHb4g9iMQrA4niBKG69sZKfjdgcckyUMIKtAc/w285-h400/PXL_20240123_002149752.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So I was now four battles into the campaign and still no territory had changed hands.</div><div><br /></div><div>Season 5</div><div><br /></div><div>The rolls were as follows (numbers in brackets are rerolls for ties):<br /><br />Alexander - 4-2=2<br />Squidmen - 5+1 = 6<br />Elephantmen - 5<br />Knights of Simba - 5<br />Ophidians - 4</div><div><br /></div><div>So decent rolls for everyone but Alexander. But the Squidmen were on a roll and switching to the offensive. And their target? The Ophidians to the south. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcbchFDmkIOxwqbnX-Wd5F4poUopOAgMNKKm2NYwobC1MggVE-GkHVgR7OzTnTAEv93WPC8d75y5qhAF4lf9kCuO-KTYB2YqgtTWR_Ur-n12D6UtrqX_u3x3RQC53g3VUUUh6CwFlEUInZIu_pmJD-R-afA_efObFTPcwIgTbCJLq3rpl4Gt80saUIcI/s2000/PXL_20240123_002337599.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="2000" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcbchFDmkIOxwqbnX-Wd5F4poUopOAgMNKKm2NYwobC1MggVE-GkHVgR7OzTnTAEv93WPC8d75y5qhAF4lf9kCuO-KTYB2YqgtTWR_Ur-n12D6UtrqX_u3x3RQC53g3VUUUh6CwFlEUInZIu_pmJD-R-afA_efObFTPcwIgTbCJLq3rpl4Gt80saUIcI/w400-h188/PXL_20240123_002337599.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This would be a fight between two armies based around warband (or, at least, partially based in the case of the Ophidians). The Squidmen had the numbers, but the Ophidians had their powerful core of magicians.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_ralSWZoXpoPHX9VjCbUoFTprNXQEtzGFHBOWDEH-x7BZrCtywRtUjN8rLt9ZWOIc7RS1-nbq8_lFYfICFSU7SFT9NzY58zWa43wOBp2WG4SplkF6mGm7J35ulGF6XoDXohFuKAb3dhR7WruvmrW2yGA_6u-yzkLDF0Wyi44UZp21IGLIfBWh-x4i14/s2000/PXL_20240123_092029502.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1484" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_ralSWZoXpoPHX9VjCbUoFTprNXQEtzGFHBOWDEH-x7BZrCtywRtUjN8rLt9ZWOIc7RS1-nbq8_lFYfICFSU7SFT9NzY58zWa43wOBp2WG4SplkF6mGm7J35ulGF6XoDXohFuKAb3dhR7WruvmrW2yGA_6u-yzkLDF0Wyi44UZp21IGLIfBWh-x4i14/w296-h400/PXL_20240123_092029502.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians adopted a defensive posture, with their right anchored on some scrub. The Squidmen simply charged.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYjzVtjiGKbop8nYeNSQK3nvck8AQCXpqpk_EocpN6uzRFI3qnJ_TZOCJQVGxG_iVHX3cuz4lQALmB-3tHH3K2plufZ4d7UgcJoo9ue2y-4SD6ibQxRAnjdDh3Nv17WsSpekic340rRu3ASFUs_NxJpwDIqGvKOmT6BcskmYCd-_SpXeA4lxlk7M9qxiQ/s2000/PXL_20240123_092314599.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1438" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYjzVtjiGKbop8nYeNSQK3nvck8AQCXpqpk_EocpN6uzRFI3qnJ_TZOCJQVGxG_iVHX3cuz4lQALmB-3tHH3K2plufZ4d7UgcJoo9ue2y-4SD6ibQxRAnjdDh3Nv17WsSpekic340rRu3ASFUs_NxJpwDIqGvKOmT6BcskmYCd-_SpXeA4lxlk7M9qxiQ/w288-h400/PXL_20240123_092314599.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Ophidian magic caused the walktapus behemoth to flee.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58BBJZ4uf4mGyedWqnuoDNx2Ekho6XWaeVQP-IRkpch_Th6CcaFVj6Vq-vFduB-ABpJUNOpNDjA7kZIBbJP0LHFyvKv_FqZEcLP-9e38nf6yYabUdeOEOOGeW7IOvxmTszwszDxXqLu2_LVANu5qxpSjjxBE76VSLlYJY03MCPPaMRibDj_NpRYDqYkw/s2000/PXL_20240123_092403837.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="2000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58BBJZ4uf4mGyedWqnuoDNx2Ekho6XWaeVQP-IRkpch_Th6CcaFVj6Vq-vFduB-ABpJUNOpNDjA7kZIBbJP0LHFyvKv_FqZEcLP-9e38nf6yYabUdeOEOOGeW7IOvxmTszwszDxXqLu2_LVANu5qxpSjjxBE76VSLlYJY03MCPPaMRibDj_NpRYDqYkw/w400-h266/PXL_20240123_092403837.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Squidmen crashed into the Ophidian line ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnq12_DkTqg-VdOiYMp63KSDgFBYiKVePL2vXbNlzSJGh9kd-kKs58BfbiVUsFDemEcTwzMsAeiFg7E_ZvSQR4uOuFLCaT-ym-wJwhCDPeZyUwWCPptgusEuL2BgyJwCzLuhN33uON-VDR2GqoLz_5qe7RT9DFR8pUh283-42AYCCVT357qdQsIhj4vQ/s2000/PXL_20240123_092516919.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1348" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnq12_DkTqg-VdOiYMp63KSDgFBYiKVePL2vXbNlzSJGh9kd-kKs58BfbiVUsFDemEcTwzMsAeiFg7E_ZvSQR4uOuFLCaT-ym-wJwhCDPeZyUwWCPptgusEuL2BgyJwCzLuhN33uON-VDR2GqoLz_5qe7RT9DFR8pUh283-42AYCCVT357qdQsIhj4vQ/w270-h400/PXL_20240123_092516919.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Results were mixed, but the magician's in the centre of teh Ophidian line were pushed back.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQdrdu7p7-ljLHchcvq0RlD9Z2qeju0u_4bflZ0qQMa5AYZv3GT_iAGcdNUD8IilA6iXJmJ9tzNOcU-XJpmThiFmOnmCuuWvnwXEmg1v4AJ8vk5OtH3b-ZUoGDFrqIXtwFVOPA0uN5ifeYQ0WkjclGLoP4BA7cFNHNvfZzj9GvtDlgMSOm15nqRrl50U/s2000/PXL_20240123_092727510.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1377" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQdrdu7p7-ljLHchcvq0RlD9Z2qeju0u_4bflZ0qQMa5AYZv3GT_iAGcdNUD8IilA6iXJmJ9tzNOcU-XJpmThiFmOnmCuuWvnwXEmg1v4AJ8vk5OtH3b-ZUoGDFrqIXtwFVOPA0uN5ifeYQ0WkjclGLoP4BA7cFNHNvfZzj9GvtDlgMSOm15nqRrl50U/w275-h400/PXL_20240123_092727510.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One of them took umbrage and fired up a spell targetted at the Squidmen's general. it was very effective.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgByFeoKNiEqyZ-uOKQR5oI0qXvQXdQ2neWFqe6Skkbtec4_9T09brindiWpVk3cwkTV-hRdHV2VIRedULwCEcxU-NaXZ_L2CfqdgSNuetC5xuEKs23ebJ9lV-l2FKcVlO0NN7S3mVhXgoI21xOWV00FL9eUfbZDF8Z63OBSx2CNyKVEQIjZ9Rp_QNiEAQ/s2000/PXL_20240123_092813360.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1409" data-original-width="2000" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgByFeoKNiEqyZ-uOKQR5oI0qXvQXdQ2neWFqe6Skkbtec4_9T09brindiWpVk3cwkTV-hRdHV2VIRedULwCEcxU-NaXZ_L2CfqdgSNuetC5xuEKs23ebJ9lV-l2FKcVlO0NN7S3mVhXgoI21xOWV00FL9eUfbZDF8Z63OBSx2CNyKVEQIjZ9Rp_QNiEAQ/w400-h281/PXL_20240123_092813360.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With their general destroyed and it being the only casualty of the battle so far, the Squidman army broke.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbeoGnsFsUOmd3ieCbCmluskpaXNZtc7VDKl8-KKPta3HNYkioITw6IVJfmlr96YD7Mby1JkhlcevagOOvyznnupmCQqLUtqa3jVFMw0x0Phqvl5OiQ1ckfRduvYyQE5tMT2ExoQy9HbzR25ZC58s7gsvjbXpo44hXlRa5Taz2vjIVVS_9tOnB3ZmUfM/s2000/PXL_20240123_092919922.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="2000" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbeoGnsFsUOmd3ieCbCmluskpaXNZtc7VDKl8-KKPta3HNYkioITw6IVJfmlr96YD7Mby1JkhlcevagOOvyznnupmCQqLUtqa3jVFMw0x0Phqvl5OiQ1ckfRduvYyQE5tMT2ExoQy9HbzR25ZC58s7gsvjbXpo44hXlRa5Taz2vjIVVS_9tOnB3ZmUfM/w400-h194/PXL_20240123_092919922.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So the Ophidians quickly won 2g-0<div><br /></div><div><div>Five seasons into the campaign and no territory has changed hands yet.</div><div><br /></div></div>Kaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-3753902250222901662024-01-20T23:01:00.001+11:002024-01-20T23:01:17.586+11:00Another HOTT Knockout - Part One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On a whim I decided to have another go at one of those HOTT knockout campaigns that are so popular at present. <a href="http://hordesofthethings.blogspot.com/2023/06/its-hott-knockout-episode-one.html" target="_blank">I did one last year</a> and it turned into a ten-battle epic, spanning a couple of weeks of play. And it was great fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This time I decided to use more non-human armies . I also tried a different map layout with fewer connections. I put it together late on a Friday evening, and didn't bother with any art, or Terrain restrictions. Apologies to anyone who was expecting them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The five armies I selected, based partially on what was to hand and partially from armies that hadn't seen the light of day in a while are:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Alexander The Great (the only 'human' army), the Elephantmen, the Ophidians, the Squidmen and The Knights of Simba.<br /><br />The armies are as follows:<br /><br />Alexander - 1 x Hero General, 6 x Spears, 1 x Knight, 1 x Rider, 2 x Warband</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Elephantmen - 1 x Blade General, 7 x Blades, 2 x Riders, 1 x God</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ophidians - 1 x Magician General, 1 x Magicians, 4 x Warband, 2 x Shooters</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Squidmen - 1 x Warband General, 7 x Warband, 2 x Knights, 1 x Behemoth<br />Knights of Simba - 1 x Knight General, 5 x Knights, 6 x Warband</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I drew the map then randomly assigned the nations to a node. Alexander and The Knights of Simba ended up on the ends, with the other three nations facing each other in the middle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvAYHP_mE7CYQZ7ACWtlRNk6ImLlPcsQeIq5_ofePvfjWVNu7XoNYds_wqJdXn7sKySlf6QP7cc_h77HgDXOAGI-1-Jvq2Nw9IhyphenhyphenYX-O37FlgR6qmgRc7F0_KJChbLYjbQc1ESyEKJXVY3evcxoLBmxaOPdKR_CwCHDEtSX3oJqSX24CH4fOhKgW3AtI/s2000/PXL_20240119_102344686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvAYHP_mE7CYQZ7ACWtlRNk6ImLlPcsQeIq5_ofePvfjWVNu7XoNYds_wqJdXn7sKySlf6QP7cc_h77HgDXOAGI-1-Jvq2Nw9IhyphenhyphenYX-O37FlgR6qmgRc7F0_KJChbLYjbQc1ESyEKJXVY3evcxoLBmxaOPdKR_CwCHDEtSX3oJqSX24CH4fOhKgW3AtI/w400-h300/PXL_20240119_102344686.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>All nations start with an Aggression of 0.</div><div><br /></div>Season 1<br /><br />All Aggression scores were unmodified.<br /><br />The rolls were as follows (numbers in brackets are rerolls for ties):<br /><br />Alexander - 2<br />Squidmen - 3<br />Elephantmen - 5 (6)<br />Knights of Simba - 5 (1)<br />Ophidians - 1<div><br /></div><div>So the high-scoring Elephantmen attacked their lowest-scoring neighbour, the Ophidians.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoojDfDuCDTm-lI6LviiCQ9HNIz-GAexIvzDTEKpAXPjrSAtxefq6nBFf61eexcYB2cfGXmcSFfBRGCm6yYwzrkZ9jOubMLGTan2P2LoCmqGENZeNqMhSB7fqgSuTQ82d6z5MhU1Mbbz5j6SMcsl5g02lVQpuK-mNATuV0QXJZv2SdbPLEc1toF-kz52o/s2000/PXL_20240119_102430867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoojDfDuCDTm-lI6LviiCQ9HNIz-GAexIvzDTEKpAXPjrSAtxefq6nBFf61eexcYB2cfGXmcSFfBRGCm6yYwzrkZ9jOubMLGTan2P2LoCmqGENZeNqMhSB7fqgSuTQ82d6z5MhU1Mbbz5j6SMcsl5g02lVQpuK-mNATuV0QXJZv2SdbPLEc1toF-kz52o/w400-h300/PXL_20240119_102430867.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians defended a heavily-wooded battlefield, choosing to deploy their army between two woods and to sit and wait for the plodding Elephantmen to come to them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGqmEpgq-onW2JLiqay37o-o_rCRi2HSmraRNJGxwiplCXjHDn2uqqmVltJ6Ex4jx3B9XZ1wYZad4fPPYyNYY2I3cVR7udq1Sqf3gRENdKGrMCzSbrKcCTyGqtSYwv-c8VBLkRwlREsW6PMMySNQBTuA21jEi5EdGV5tErVkXVs3kHZinv8BlbjwxKdk/s2000/PXL_20240120_041649816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGqmEpgq-onW2JLiqay37o-o_rCRi2HSmraRNJGxwiplCXjHDn2uqqmVltJ6Ex4jx3B9XZ1wYZad4fPPYyNYY2I3cVR7udq1Sqf3gRENdKGrMCzSbrKcCTyGqtSYwv-c8VBLkRwlREsW6PMMySNQBTuA21jEi5EdGV5tErVkXVs3kHZinv8BlbjwxKdk/w400-h225/PXL_20240120_041649816.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen chose to bring on their god at the first opportunity.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRG8fVSyYmAXwwFD2YL8RqHTrzkgdWDcQ209q1kt__-gjXA4E5mFYg9hYqUUp5oo9tx1NGAqfxNuXt2rp1yYyS_9jvOtqrYTX1JwzysGtZLS9XlOhlZnHkyYzFeLfGzjBiSfVbZ_nTvQ3VDJ3xKWscVuk1iV0E8umDiq-7IlYHlxjzhnVJChJ0Csckeg/s2000/PXL_20240120_042108528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRG8fVSyYmAXwwFD2YL8RqHTrzkgdWDcQ209q1kt__-gjXA4E5mFYg9hYqUUp5oo9tx1NGAqfxNuXt2rp1yYyS_9jvOtqrYTX1JwzysGtZLS9XlOhlZnHkyYzFeLfGzjBiSfVbZ_nTvQ3VDJ3xKWscVuk1iV0E8umDiq-7IlYHlxjzhnVJChJ0Csckeg/w400-h300/PXL_20240120_042108528.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>She took one look at the battlefield, decided that it wasn't for her and left.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IZ8UWUXXrAPjLBUSXkbpUedWL5clYt000csd-PeEdfz_WdK006sIAtR_bLSbhjRrIWLzdn99p5zofucudcH0mNYGe7yPcdS2uJwhMRRoYtdb5KmvtWCl53OW21KObNbPcQXEqfsVlW4R4aHlVMqpGY2Ulm69qsIlI7HP_7zO0L7G8UA-ZEzluKHbTrA/s2000/PXL_20240120_042204853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IZ8UWUXXrAPjLBUSXkbpUedWL5clYt000csd-PeEdfz_WdK006sIAtR_bLSbhjRrIWLzdn99p5zofucudcH0mNYGe7yPcdS2uJwhMRRoYtdb5KmvtWCl53OW21KObNbPcQXEqfsVlW4R4aHlVMqpGY2Ulm69qsIlI7HP_7zO0L7G8UA-ZEzluKHbTrA/w400-h300/PXL_20240120_042204853.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As the Elephantmen approached the static Ophidians brought their powerful magics to bear. They targetted one of the enemy rider elements, which fled the battlefield, never to be seen again.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2sxq6SqMEfsfwrnm8UHkCBeAFI79rw4wJUgFHVcaoAbvxjMoAL4yPYCfXDo1ywPH9hw-CKNHwPHNdJ2ETQRYrD9Q-McHC8LemkUSL_ThQfc4YZOdnlHhXV21tIG8o5pXWMzQdmDKWysSDntE_dE5UCR4TnTbD2tw8A2Hjo-Mn3Hp752gRhf36Px5S0E/s2000/PXL_20240120_042507569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2sxq6SqMEfsfwrnm8UHkCBeAFI79rw4wJUgFHVcaoAbvxjMoAL4yPYCfXDo1ywPH9hw-CKNHwPHNdJ2ETQRYrD9Q-McHC8LemkUSL_ThQfc4YZOdnlHhXV21tIG8o5pXWMzQdmDKWysSDntE_dE5UCR4TnTbD2tw8A2Hjo-Mn3Hp752gRhf36Px5S0E/w400-h225/PXL_20240120_042507569.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen pushed foward, and the Ophidian archers opened up on them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52fzlgNR1FaJL68XJtNU4HazEq9-4xDiddAkDWGvjnqCMpWXyKvCYW2ewTNyhkIO0KKCWFOJIE5VedujwsmiNBzb4KMozF6g_FfSsuglvRycMZTr-BKciSPJhF0pOasr6fATFYsjXCqN6rJ7-hV_cnOSc9v0jLeiKl_aSCO0f5FT2muavOtIkPF75xac/s2000/PXL_20240120_042606444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52fzlgNR1FaJL68XJtNU4HazEq9-4xDiddAkDWGvjnqCMpWXyKvCYW2ewTNyhkIO0KKCWFOJIE5VedujwsmiNBzb4KMozF6g_FfSsuglvRycMZTr-BKciSPJhF0pOasr6fATFYsjXCqN6rJ7-hV_cnOSc9v0jLeiKl_aSCO0f5FT2muavOtIkPF75xac/w400-h225/PXL_20240120_042606444.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A second rider was destroyed, leaving a large hole in the Elephantmen's line.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMFwk0Orm7swZsW_uEvxZfjbdKm14ubVA0ej0GxRw0Ig0EmT9qial05L68GOCmdqpTE3MbjAqABHOj6DyAvj9PSiogVu-njz92fjL5jrkYl4iPwtnTsim_M-bAQIzRfcgtW4xjAUaO47o9ncWgrP0KxJSJYDvxRT1HgNJYslrnIsTfx23XrfVj3jfa60/s2000/PXL_20240120_042648966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMFwk0Orm7swZsW_uEvxZfjbdKm14ubVA0ej0GxRw0Ig0EmT9qial05L68GOCmdqpTE3MbjAqABHOj6DyAvj9PSiogVu-njz92fjL5jrkYl4iPwtnTsim_M-bAQIzRfcgtW4xjAUaO47o9ncWgrP0KxJSJYDvxRT1HgNJYslrnIsTfx23XrfVj3jfa60/w400-h300/PXL_20240120_042648966.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The remaining Elephantmen prepared for their charge.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGx7kFzCqm46a6qwqL99BSyhZeCT6YJo06ZopfSDRMkoE0FMU0_6J1neCEXc8h1lPdRv_0AzIu9z2m-4pvPRE-SG5XpVYtcEuMkErMDodR70BQoiYmPqVauv1WpmaaedVQlLTi81q-mD6IU8gfXz9ZAPwTWLH4UQmnrQjjAkvHHSMlWnReMaNkuRWVHeg/s2000/PXL_20240120_042705847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1735" data-original-width="2000" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGx7kFzCqm46a6qwqL99BSyhZeCT6YJo06ZopfSDRMkoE0FMU0_6J1neCEXc8h1lPdRv_0AzIu9z2m-4pvPRE-SG5XpVYtcEuMkErMDodR70BQoiYmPqVauv1WpmaaedVQlLTi81q-mD6IU8gfXz9ZAPwTWLH4UQmnrQjjAkvHHSMlWnReMaNkuRWVHeg/w400-h348/PXL_20240120_042705847.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In they went. They pushed back the Ophidian left, leaving one of the magicians exposed. He was quickly cut down.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5WvlDXir_zq_8bijvbYOPchu_Wq9qziblFDoU7yWpbYpv6n4giXf8vqekjc4amM4yumrp2CgnNsUVevrTWgviww_o0j1_rKNRd5yQ3Yg9s4FCeZ36nJ3dEZ3G-HK1GqFMxr3RGUr9oLAK22bopY18AVpruExRbRSglBBDuB6m_nAQfOqNaba-UXD-2A/s2000/PXL_20240120_042915036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5WvlDXir_zq_8bijvbYOPchu_Wq9qziblFDoU7yWpbYpv6n4giXf8vqekjc4amM4yumrp2CgnNsUVevrTWgviww_o0j1_rKNRd5yQ3Yg9s4FCeZ36nJ3dEZ3G-HK1GqFMxr3RGUr9oLAK22bopY18AVpruExRbRSglBBDuB6m_nAQfOqNaba-UXD-2A/w400-h225/PXL_20240120_042915036.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians countered on their right, charging the weakened Elephantmen line there. But the Elephant warriors held.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJOiRQNJjUeCWJnyMnDkDdTEmREU5_FNzhz3ucFOf1TFefCb8PWAzcMgpNLUFSrQNSA7RI-3_7FMG6y0doZ0Q7SfM3P6omRrmV7r3uxO6ATrV2nwMr7UfBUjKtcxPL4rhfg5K0jODqfjQZrZhUViGJPPQNreHUBoCOIeunEl2XchsaBRNigm_78mr5NQ/s2000/PXL_20240120_043229426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1125" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJOiRQNJjUeCWJnyMnDkDdTEmREU5_FNzhz3ucFOf1TFefCb8PWAzcMgpNLUFSrQNSA7RI-3_7FMG6y0doZ0Q7SfM3P6omRrmV7r3uxO6ATrV2nwMr7UfBUjKtcxPL4rhfg5K0jODqfjQZrZhUViGJPPQNreHUBoCOIeunEl2XchsaBRNigm_78mr5NQ/w225-h400/PXL_20240120_043229426.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen's right continued to push forward, into the woods. In the centre they destroyed one of the blocks of Ophidian warband.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI74H4RDjBFhHHGQGy73cJWsw40fV4ZGYpph_c-jsE1ZgsHgYIuXwBXng_srAFz1B_ABg0wLl2g8hoW8KSJIPrWhGeLwE162R8NAqCBMVgMDmFo1bZCb4cGlYwGaHE0P9xFOigLheWfVKOsyvLpmMz8RjKVcZpe4IjatL-JwbnSQSq7ElaEqRe0sg0gMg/s2000/PXL_20240120_043334876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1125" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI74H4RDjBFhHHGQGy73cJWsw40fV4ZGYpph_c-jsE1ZgsHgYIuXwBXng_srAFz1B_ABg0wLl2g8hoW8KSJIPrWhGeLwE162R8NAqCBMVgMDmFo1bZCb4cGlYwGaHE0P9xFOigLheWfVKOsyvLpmMz8RjKVcZpe4IjatL-JwbnSQSq7ElaEqRe0sg0gMg/w225-h400/PXL_20240120_043334876.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But the end was sudden. On their weakened left the Elephantmen suddenly lost two elements of blades, and with their earlier losses that broke the army</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-C8iB-orprM7wsmxktQ8reHXVbaeBjKiK8ShBpw1C4Ztit-uL0wpYkkb7kgafW20tRUs1pAn0CLyafoGQ5U8DcdA5MS8_43o0uN8ZL5XS-ezDyklcG8L4NmqHc9dbN_C2USKWDfn0aZfOtISH593eW4cBOxAuIrIOSaI9OMwuwptbOTRzj9u0RYtHkA/s2000/PXL_20240120_044058591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-C8iB-orprM7wsmxktQ8reHXVbaeBjKiK8ShBpw1C4Ztit-uL0wpYkkb7kgafW20tRUs1pAn0CLyafoGQ5U8DcdA5MS8_43o0uN8ZL5XS-ezDyklcG8L4NmqHc9dbN_C2USKWDfn0aZfOtISH593eW4cBOxAuIrIOSaI9OMwuwptbOTRzj9u0RYtHkA/w400-h225/PXL_20240120_044058591.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ophidians won 12-8, and had survived an invasion. The Elephantmen went down to ag aggression of -1, whilst the Ophidians went up to +1</div><div><br /></div><div>Season 2<br /><br />The rolls were as follows (numbers in brackets are rerolls for ties):<br /><br />Alexander - 4 (4)<br />Squidmen - 4 (1)<br />Elephantmen - 1-1=0<br />Knights of Simba - 2<br />Ophidians - 2+1=3</div><div><br /></div><div>So Alexander was the attacker, and the chastened Elephantmen were his target.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtATg2cru4gFvEXHIYadYe9Le6dxoRf7-xl3dNJwKITkI4g6z-USkyzr_K5TmeTki_FoYxNU6puGrzew33iGooJ6Ps0xTbc7lo35xE9vwwwlWl9fOc14L7IIjWT6PdzPBZ3BmVSSSbeqCXETe1gdlCO9kNr18_tZD85TfAm08WlupwcAn_FtcGx00LsQ/s2000/PXL_20240120_044311863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtATg2cru4gFvEXHIYadYe9Le6dxoRf7-xl3dNJwKITkI4g6z-USkyzr_K5TmeTki_FoYxNU6puGrzew33iGooJ6Ps0xTbc7lo35xE9vwwwlWl9fOc14L7IIjWT6PdzPBZ3BmVSSSbeqCXETe1gdlCO9kNr18_tZD85TfAm08WlupwcAn_FtcGx00LsQ/w400-h225/PXL_20240120_044311863.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen defended a hill and village. Alexander massed his pikes in the centre and on the left, and the hard-hitting troops on the right, covered by some riders.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSYGOoMWSGwXrlBFvO1YuS5XWYYIzfMrOhL6crOD6v0vt26ST6vNoPZJSlAHOoZrpVGu_1SZJFHshrpDOtFtjwkQKJYIp-THhH_2LWesVd9i9qY2JSbcaToAznfXvwG90oNPW5nkM6P0QRQuNld9-dww2JR4YEQT1HWRjJYMZYbixSFLnehhBjVxGucU/s2000/PXL_20240120_045636921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="2000" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSYGOoMWSGwXrlBFvO1YuS5XWYYIzfMrOhL6crOD6v0vt26ST6vNoPZJSlAHOoZrpVGu_1SZJFHshrpDOtFtjwkQKJYIp-THhH_2LWesVd9i9qY2JSbcaToAznfXvwG90oNPW5nkM6P0QRQuNld9-dww2JR4YEQT1HWRjJYMZYbixSFLnehhBjVxGucU/w400-h274/PXL_20240120_045636921.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Macedonian riders flanked the Elephantmen line. The Elephantmen made use of the hill on their left to create a solid defensive position.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqEcgqc9Oi1yZDIN8qa8IMreLaQOdRyEbwUfR1mcyhBPtlyj71956ZlgBoJSFHSlZi8s0QM5I0qkJharIwF1PblVDcvVM7V9futgB2Xy7t3q5-aJrMhNFmhyphenhyphendP6CKcLJB69UVk4RnKS_3_r1UPF8xxl352P0U-15o_OUAgvIDSY-GeqN3LblgLhFJVQ4/s2000/PXL_20240120_050230261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1399" data-original-width="2000" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqEcgqc9Oi1yZDIN8qa8IMreLaQOdRyEbwUfR1mcyhBPtlyj71956ZlgBoJSFHSlZi8s0QM5I0qkJharIwF1PblVDcvVM7V9futgB2Xy7t3q5-aJrMhNFmhyphenhyphendP6CKcLJB69UVk4RnKS_3_r1UPF8xxl352P0U-15o_OUAgvIDSY-GeqN3LblgLhFJVQ4/w400-h280/PXL_20240120_050230261.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Elephantmen saw off an initial attack by the riders.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFaCzNBdfFuzLbEF7Mq-zL02vOnM-uIxeIJnTLhmX6wye9XLWRtXDBZGxCaido6xPhZPTHsKAzipeufvoA0gql2e92J_EjfkA6XVyX6CwrKs5l1wOOBM7N-XoglRUN8pvREzT3TuQpacavMlZ5VF_3dbG7hELjD9uVgY1CclJQihfME0273WCJnGV3A4/s2000/PXL_20240120_050235209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFaCzNBdfFuzLbEF7Mq-zL02vOnM-uIxeIJnTLhmX6wye9XLWRtXDBZGxCaido6xPhZPTHsKAzipeufvoA0gql2e92J_EjfkA6XVyX6CwrKs5l1wOOBM7N-XoglRUN8pvREzT3TuQpacavMlZ5VF_3dbG7hELjD9uVgY1CclJQihfME0273WCJnGV3A4/w400-h225/PXL_20240120_050235209.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As Alexander approached, the Elephantmen charged, looking to control the intial order of combat.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4ib7mXhvPp7WO8tvCiLZwu3TrH8rOA0uWqvPe6SOegyNVBmdoY7UXWuBBcQunVkJbgDERkPV9u6ATmxAAcXxJLcn_Fh_XePzxncMwjSnz0DepkObn7w6OJgjX2A54IJzSxdU1fnN825tJ_fH-07vxyw9StkUK6FQfhl2zSNQ90uMM7Abhyphenhyphen-v0M98bUk/s2000/PXL_20240120_050551543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1125" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4ib7mXhvPp7WO8tvCiLZwu3TrH8rOA0uWqvPe6SOegyNVBmdoY7UXWuBBcQunVkJbgDERkPV9u6ATmxAAcXxJLcn_Fh_XePzxncMwjSnz0DepkObn7w6OJgjX2A54IJzSxdU1fnN825tJ_fH-07vxyw9StkUK6FQfhl2zSNQ90uMM7Abhyphenhyphen-v0M98bUk/w225-h400/PXL_20240120_050551543.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2mAcCOp4cZWZ66SyofjCBhDJKny7iWPpd6CKHvc0xBomukXPO6LNEEcYly5VCfmkQetXp2RpC8TC2i29_UFf24SeM-JptX2XNgzVkEbDIJrW0jZIcVpci1RFL6j_T7T7ZNcVIGyLh4zoVt0OaaSD_hyphenhyphenmenlhqay30cQcAcQFriiBhRRpbdD2Uypm-QU/s2000/PXL_20240120_050608454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1538" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2mAcCOp4cZWZ66SyofjCBhDJKny7iWPpd6CKHvc0xBomukXPO6LNEEcYly5VCfmkQetXp2RpC8TC2i29_UFf24SeM-JptX2XNgzVkEbDIJrW0jZIcVpci1RFL6j_T7T7ZNcVIGyLh4zoVt0OaaSD_hyphenhyphenmenlhqay30cQcAcQFriiBhRRpbdD2Uypm-QU/w308-h400/PXL_20240120_050608454.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Macedonians were generally driven back by the hard-hitting blades of their enemy, with only Alexander standing firm.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86JT9Ue4RX4No59V4E92DRlPlWCE4DGkY843Mmw50QVyCJ7E2bA142AbjAqDuj6MlbRZiz8_mkjZePeAHEVxoAs0sExKKjfrZRIOTmCEbDMr3NEoX3wAg-fQM8tE5S2hn48f7TyL5pjZ7CRmUBB-mafpp0pfhnf5J3oFQfhEc6WmYVAGh_oLtS6IjXa4/s2000/PXL_20240120_050802490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="2000" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86JT9Ue4RX4No59V4E92DRlPlWCE4DGkY843Mmw50QVyCJ7E2bA142AbjAqDuj6MlbRZiz8_mkjZePeAHEVxoAs0sExKKjfrZRIOTmCEbDMr3NEoX3wAg-fQM8tE5S2hn48f7TyL5pjZ7CRmUBB-mafpp0pfhnf5J3oFQfhEc6WmYVAGh_oLtS6IjXa4/w400-h235/PXL_20240120_050802490.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Macedonians pushed forward, but their line was ragged and it was hard for them to create any local superiority.. Their best attacking troops were stymied by the enemy's hilltop position.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivqKjJmFO3iszqsYZ11NWpAZRRRmeKU8Dc8WTXpGRRF6KnYFavKoGQ-U7SA1s3UR5X0YbJ5DHLZOOKM6PI2bpZAY1_A9c6NuzAY9zo1SZz-Ee2Ynex_SXOS-P9x7yYy5hF2Nq5HYzwqDvIJYckGXC9OADZYGRFjjFKVYvzDGpIzxn4DBZMMTpj8qk_Few/s2000/PXL_20240120_051351124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1337" data-original-width="2000" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivqKjJmFO3iszqsYZ11NWpAZRRRmeKU8Dc8WTXpGRRF6KnYFavKoGQ-U7SA1s3UR5X0YbJ5DHLZOOKM6PI2bpZAY1_A9c6NuzAY9zo1SZz-Ee2Ynex_SXOS-P9x7yYy5hF2Nq5HYzwqDvIJYckGXC9OADZYGRFjjFKVYvzDGpIzxn4DBZMMTpj8qk_Few/w400-h268/PXL_20240120_051351124.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Macedonian riders were surrounded and destroyed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsdayULQYBsag74_18apr3oSwqOyZG1MWerimfmByd9wdfgLIEsfXz4IqHE36hAvwSQSMY3TJjfdM5QgidPK8MDtWFx230FjG4TXJ_Nq_YEHWqbrSSS4XCmJE2bDsQmM7XCflA5dLikHUaqlgQA2bJNfW-_7OerScwgkz76G1_AWOgt4xwV5KDeeTAK4/s2000/PXL_20240120_051712940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1303" data-original-width="2000" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsdayULQYBsag74_18apr3oSwqOyZG1MWerimfmByd9wdfgLIEsfXz4IqHE36hAvwSQSMY3TJjfdM5QgidPK8MDtWFx230FjG4TXJ_Nq_YEHWqbrSSS4XCmJE2bDsQmM7XCflA5dLikHUaqlgQA2bJNfW-_7OerScwgkz76G1_AWOgt4xwV5KDeeTAK4/w400-h260/PXL_20240120_051712940.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Alexander was pushed back from the hill again. On the other flank the pike blocks were in a lot of trouble, with gaps opening up in the line.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SeVsZH2MnSEP-P8XPHSqJt4PCE2jxXSI6Zn08sUDWBlIN30aiRIsDmi6ANA3TCCPq1iboJdUfSuRO-d3sFt6hOIYlCPo8dsQxJIUc_ZhCdiWjyGd0494oNXZFlEja0TAzsvJl-pMUBQH8M2iR3hjX4IlOdcDecYSWaIxyDboxmMiOQEG6gqLu0Y7OA4/s2000/PXL_20240120_051820544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="2000" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SeVsZH2MnSEP-P8XPHSqJt4PCE2jxXSI6Zn08sUDWBlIN30aiRIsDmi6ANA3TCCPq1iboJdUfSuRO-d3sFt6hOIYlCPo8dsQxJIUc_ZhCdiWjyGd0494oNXZFlEja0TAzsvJl-pMUBQH8M2iR3hjX4IlOdcDecYSWaIxyDboxmMiOQEG6gqLu0Y7OA4/w400-h243/PXL_20240120_051820544.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The hard-hitting 'peltasts' charged up the hill one more time, but were destroyed. This was enough to break Alexander's army.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AqCL7-kOTT2djkhMAqKlssTOshIA09mUb1MHaDCkIdxD43wF7PA4IAl_HzVUUO9MxvqRg7Jh2YyUNvn9mXhkvCBnOP1Y2sBdgkEQgVGo-0rgQCuvX_3Dhy0JCMMI6i-9kd3XF1AzkqTtEA4c7TUB-9Sa77iZF5ELZ2XPOIYNFDAb_a5NHZcfTKl0wg4/s2000/PXL_20240120_051944774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="2000" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AqCL7-kOTT2djkhMAqKlssTOshIA09mUb1MHaDCkIdxD43wF7PA4IAl_HzVUUO9MxvqRg7Jh2YyUNvn9mXhkvCBnOP1Y2sBdgkEQgVGo-0rgQCuvX_3Dhy0JCMMI6i-9kd3XF1AzkqTtEA4c7TUB-9Sa77iZF5ELZ2XPOIYNFDAb_a5NHZcfTKl0wg4/w400-h254/PXL_20240120_051944774.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Alexander suffered a shattering 12-0 defeat, and failed to take the lands of the Elephantmen</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGomJhOWeI0Z08aTIFdNJf8e2DrupKwSBF7qxKQe4RMCOJm8O9neVFF-SVp2hv0UATT-b9Y2OXPs9sKvNaztVVmCMBUzfbYkmvpB9Zb__N9kXvTY06LhSC0Cd7703w-Pc4JiXPvNlKYsbxSbzI-csrEjl-EHo_D6ice26DLNj9FNKY0-gw7i-zBl899s/s2000/PXL_20240120_052019951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1262" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGomJhOWeI0Z08aTIFdNJf8e2DrupKwSBF7qxKQe4RMCOJm8O9neVFF-SVp2hv0UATT-b9Y2OXPs9sKvNaztVVmCMBUzfbYkmvpB9Zb__N9kXvTY06LhSC0Cd7703w-Pc4JiXPvNlKYsbxSbzI-csrEjl-EHo_D6ice26DLNj9FNKY0-gw7i-zBl899s/w253-h400/PXL_20240120_052019951.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Season 3</div><div><br />The rolls were as follows (numbers in brackets are rerolls for ties):<br /><br />Alexander - 4-1=3 (4)<br />Squidmen - 2 (1)<br />Elephantmen - 2<br />Knights of Simba - 2<br />Ophidians - 2+1=3 (3)</div><div><br /></div><div>Amazingly Alexander decided to have another crack at the Elephantmen (their third battle in a row).</div><div><br /></div><div>This time the battlefield was more open with some rolling hills,</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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