Hello all,
I'm returning to the hobby after a break of some 20 years or so. I've long had an interest in the Ottoman Empire but never had an opportunity before to combine that with wargaming. 10mm wasn't part of the scene when I was last active but I'm impressed with the range and quality of figures now available. 15mm used to be my scale of choice but £80 or so for a FoGR 1000 pt army is a bit rich. So, 10mm and Pendraken it is.
I'm not a member of any clubs - yet - and live in mid-Somerset, after years spent following work around the country. I look forward to perhaps meeting some of you at the various shows etc over the next few months.
CS
Welcome to the forum
I presume touring with the Damned limits your wargaming activities
But 10mm is the way to go these days especially with the prices of 15mm these days
Welcome from me too, CS. :-h
Cheers - Phil.
Hi, welcome to the madhouse forum.
My experience is that a friendlier, more knowledgable and more helpful bunch are hard to find online!
The only downside I can see is that as a group we are mad as a box of frogs ... with the honourable exception of fsn who makes a box of frogs look the very model of sanity :)
Welcome on board :).
Welcome sir.
There are many gamers in your area, most especially Nik Harwood.
Welcome. I've just done the opposite and opted for some 15mm stuff because I'm playing a much smaller scale set of rules than I'm used to and I already had one of the armies in 15mm. My brother is involved in a club in Clevedon if that's any help.
Welcome aboard. :-h :-h
Thanks, chaps.
CS
Welcome, Captain - good to see another Somerset resident here :)
I live on the top of Brendon Hill on Exmoor, but work in Edington & go to Minehead for our small but perfectly formed war gaming club - meets at The Old Ship Aground on Minehead harbour pretty much every Wednesday night.
Be good to catch up at some point...
Nik
Dear Captain Sensible, or may I call you Doris?
I'd be careful of wanting to meet any of the Forum members, because frankly some of them are a bit potty. At least that's what they tell me. "There's some strange people on this Forum" they say, and I agree. Not me of course, I'm a bright and as normal as the the day is peanut butter flavoured.
Ottoman Empire eh? I wanted to do a water mammal army myself. I think there's some ratmen and fishboys in the fantasy section.
Might I ask if you're a big fan of Centurions, or a massive fan?
Anyway, Cadet Captain, welcome to the thingy. I'm sure you'll find that you can be quite impressive with 10mm!
What do you mean it's not Otterman?- FSN
Hi Cap'n
Welcome and just in case you are not aware there is the Mid Somerset Wargamers in Wells. I'm about 20 minutes (in the car) due west of Wells. Any thoughts on what rules you like?
Here is a link to the club: http://midsomersetwargamers.nicksweb.co.uk/
Cheers Paul
Hi Cap'n
It has been a long weekend.......I meant I'm 20 minutes due east of Wells.
Welcome again anyway.
Cheers Paul
Hi Capt, welcome to the Forum!
8)
...and a big welcome from me too!
Welcome to the forum Mr Sensible
Arternoon
ianS
Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ......... bonkers? No. Sandwiches yes! Exmouth Wargames: http://www.exmouthwargames.org.uk/
Where's me slippers?
Hi welcome to the forum and welcome back to the best hobby in the world ;)
Quote from: nikharwood on 09 November 2014, 03:31:18 PM
Welcome, Captain - good to see another Somerset resident here :)
I live on the top of Brendon Hill on Exmoor, but work in Edington & go to Minehead for our small but perfectly formed war gaming club - meets at The Old Ship Aground on Minehead harbour pretty much every Wednesday night.
Be good to catch up at some point...
Nik
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Thanks, Nik, I hope to see you soon. CS
Quote from: T13A on 09 November 2014, 04:40:32 PM
Hi Cap'n
Welcome and just in case you are not aware there is the Mid Somerset Wargamers in Wells. I'm about 20 minutes (in the car) due west of Wells. Any thoughts on what rules you like?
Here is a link to the club: http://midsomersetwargamers.nicksweb.co.uk/
Cheers Paul
Thanks, Paul, I will definately pop over one evening for a shufti
CS
Quote from: fsn on 09 November 2014, 04:15:48 PM
Dear Captain Sensible, or may I call you Doris?
I'd be careful of wanting to meet any of the Forum members, because frankly some of them are a bit potty. At least that's what they tell me. "There's some strange people on this Forum" they say, and I agree. Not me of course, I'm a bright and as normal as the the day is peanut butter flavoured.
Ottoman Empire eh? I wanted to do a water mammal army myself. I think there's some ratmen and fishboys in the fantasy section.
Might I ask if you're a big fan of Centurions, or a massive fan?
Anyway, Cadet Captain, welcome to the thingy. I'm sure you'll find that you can be quite impressive with 10mm!
What do you mean it's not Otterman?- FSN
You can call me Doris but it will cost you an extra 20 quid. Centurions? Big lumps of metal in Bronze Green? Absolutely!
CS
Thanks verybody for your very warm welcomes!
CS
Quote from: T13A on 09 November 2014, 04:40:32 PM
Hi Cap'n
Welcome and just in case you are not aware there is the Mid Somerset Wargamers in Wells. I'm about 20 minutes (in the car) due west of Wells. Any thoughts on what rules you like?
Here is a link to the club: http://midsomersetwargamers.nicksweb.co.uk/
Cheers Paul
Paul, I don't know enough about what rules are currently in vogue to make an informed choice. I bought the FoGR set on a whim but I think I would like to start with something a bit simpler and perhaps quicker. I thought the whole FoG thing was supposed to be 'fast-play' but it seems every bit as complex as the old school WRG rules from the 1980s. To be fair though, I haven't used them in anger yet. I'm going to the show at Reading next weekend and will sniff about and see what catches my fancy.
CS
Quote from: Capt Sensible on 11 November 2014, 07:44:27 PM
Paul, I don't know enough about what rules are currently in vogue to make an informed choice. I bought the FoGR set on a whim but I think I would like to start with something a bit simpler and perhaps quicker. I thought the whole FoG thing was supposed to be 'fast-play' but it seems every bit as complex as the old school WRG rules from the 1980s. To be fair though, I haven't used them in anger yet. I'm going to the show at Reading next weekend and will sniff about and see what catches my fancy.
CS
Hello CS
Since you've been away from the scene for a while you might like to check out the Free Wargame Wikia http://freewargamesrules.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Renaissance (http://freewargamesrules.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Renaissance). There are many Ren, etc type rules to look at. It is a great resource. For simple rules have a look at Lion of the North and the Perfect Captain has Spanish Fury - Battle and Actions. Perfect Captain has an active Yahoo group that can help with hints and army lists, etc.
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
I also have just joined the forum . I have been Using 28mm for the past 20+ years, but due to the cost of miniatures I have sold my collections to Colonel Bill. And I have just ordered a AWI British Army Pack to start of with .I also have a large amount of Baccus and Heroic and Ros in my Lead Mountain. A word of Warning, All Wargamers have a Mountain of unpainted figures in bags and boxes, So good luck with 10mm Wargaming cheers Alex Mc.
Welcome aboard again, Alex.
Cheers - Phil
Hi CS
If you are going to the Mid Somerset Wargamers in Wells one evening let me know (I do not go every week) and I'll meet you there and we can have a chat.
Incidentally I use FOGR for my 15mm English Civil War and like them, although I still have to refer to the rule book quite often.
Cheers Paul
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 11 November 2014, 11:20:00 PM
Hello CS
Since you've been away from the scene for a while you might like to check out the Free Wargame Wikia http://freewargamesrules.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Renaissance (http://freewargamesrules.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Renaissance). There are many Ren, etc type rules to look at. It is a great resource. For simple rules have a look at Lion of the North and the Perfect Captain has Spanish Fury - Battle and Actions. Perfect Captain has an active Yahoo group that can help with hints and army lists, etc.
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Thanks, GOM, I will 'check it out', as the young people say.
CS
Quote from: T13A on 12 November 2014, 08:47:12 AM
Hi CS
If you are going to the Mid Somerset Wargamers in Wells one evening let me know (I do not go every week) and I'll meet you there and we can have a chat.
Incidentally I use FOGR for my 15mm English Civil War and like them, although I still have to refer to the rule book quite often.
Cheers Paul
I will do, Paul, thanks.
CS