How are we getting through it?

[Techno II]

Who the heck is Craftbitch ?

Why on earth would I want to follow her ?

Cheers - Phil  

[Steve J]

Well the recent announcements by the government and devolved assemblies gives me some hope that Colours may go ahead this year. I do hope so as it would be so nice to get my annual gaming show fix and to catch up with other forum members, friends, traders etc.

[Leman]

I'm playing a solo SYW campaign and thoroughly enjoying it.

[Raider4]

I'm playing a solo SYW campaign and thoroughly enjoying it.

I expect there are a lot of wargamers currently playing with themselves . . .

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

I expect there are a lot of wargamers currently playing with themselves . . .

PHIL

[Steve J]

A few solo games & campaigns planned, but not in the mood to get them onto the table at present.

[sultanbev]

After 12 months with no dice rolling I finally cleared my wargames table of books and set up a 20mm World of Tanks game, pan-European versus Russian, just so as to roll some dice, update my vehicle data cards, and get some use of all the models I've been building 

[Raider4]

After 12 months with no dice rolling I finally cleared my wargames table of books and set up a 20mm World of Tanks game, pan-European versus Russian, just so as to roll some dice, update my vehicle data cards, and get some use of all the models I've been building 

Is that the updated/re-branded version of the 'Tanks' game from Battlefront?

[sultanbev]

ooh no, my own game, using real world stats for a start, and tanks (and guns) the computer game would never allow.

All you have to do is concoct a tournament style points scoring and tier system, then use any existing tank battle rules you have.
Just trying a test photo:
DSCN8427 by Mark Bevis, on Flickr

[sultanbev]

Ah ha! That worked. Visible is the Pan-European team base. They started with a 1938 (tier zero if you like) Spanish T-26B and Turkish T-26B, and have upgraded to 1938 Heavy Tank tech line, and acquired both French Somua S-35 I have.

In this picture is the Soviet team base. They started tier 1938 with a T-26B, added BT-2, T-26 A43 artillery tank, BT-5. The Soviet team is in the lead, I've just handed decision making over to a colleague, am waiting on what tank he buys next before starting the next round.
DSCN8426 by Mark Bevis, on Flickr

Between each game, the bases move round the table 12". Once I've been round a couple of times, I'll change the map.

[Westmarcher]

A nice looking layout for playing the game. 

I'm playing a solo SYW campaign and thoroughly enjoying it.

Good stuff, also. Is that the 'snakes and ladders' campaign system you are using (and, if so, what Maurice cards did you pick out?)?


[For those unfamiliar with this system, this link was recently featured in the Honours of War forum by one of the members there.
https://gridbasedwargaming.blogspot.com/2020/06/beginning-snakes-and-ladders-campaign.html ]

[steve_holmes_11]

I'm doing a few hours in the garden when weather permits.

Otherwise I have rather lost my painting mojo.
Hope that returns when we get some usable intensity daylight.


I am filling the gaming hours by:
* Re reading already owned rules and contemplating when (if ever) they'll see some play - May be a prelude to a big turf out.
* Mentally rehearsing the next 2 or 3 "projects" and committing some early plans to paper.
* Looking at "Future releases" and convincing myself I don't need more stuff.
* Got dragged into a D&D campaign by a few lads from the last-but-two workplace. So far so good: Character's not dead and no players have indulged in devil worship, human sacrifice or cannibalism (Maybe we have to level up).

[Raider4]

[For those unfamiliar with this system, this link was recently featured in the Honours of War forum by one of the members there.
https://gridbasedwargaming.blogspot.com/2020/06/beginning-snakes-and-ladders-campaign.html ]

Ooh, I rather like that. Good idea!

[Steve J]

I'm mixing gardening with another hobby, making wooden boxes etc, along with plenty of planning for various wargames projects. The downside is my painting mojo is zero at present, but then spending time with the family each evening in lockdown is far more important than sat in the kitchen painting.

[Orcs]

I have painted loads in lockdown, partly helped by working from home.

Trouble is Mrs Orcs is so accommodating I am able to paint any time I like. As I work shifts this can be 8 hours a day on my day off. I am not even expected to make the dinner, although I often do.

BUT .... I have to make her a latter 10:30 or thereabouts each morning.