Hullo,
I finally posted my 5 minute compilation video of the demo games I thought looked rather nice. At youtube http://youtu.be/FkCt4Z3ZGsg (http://youtu.be/FkCt4Z3ZGsg)
Cheers,
Aksu
Very nicely done indeed
Liked the Winter War game.
Nicely done, Sir.
I think you also captured a female visitor. (14 seconds - 17 seconds in.) I'm sure this was a real female and not some kind of camera trickery.
Quote from: fsn on 23 April 2016, 05:50:07 PM
Liked the Winter War game.
Nicely done, Sir.
I think you also captured a female visitor. (14 seconds - 17 seconds in.) I'm sure this was a real female and not some kind of camera trickery.
Thank you sir. There were quite a few, actually. And families. In general I've always found the UK shows I visit contain a worryingly normal demographic, both in girth and gender. Also of note, were I into 28 mm figures I would have bought some of Bad Squiddo/Dice Bag Lady figures, especially the New Red Army ones.
Cheers,
Aksu
Thanks Aksu! Very nicely edited too.
Liked the "relief" of Bristol - I think that's the model that appears prominately in Pike & Shotte? Also was just looking at the article in Wargames Illustrated on repurposing Little Roundtop as Gandamack - and you have caught the finished product in your vid. Nice!
Props also to fsn on your elusive sighting!
QuoteThere were quite a few, actually. And families. In general I've always found the UK shows I visit contain a worryingly normal demographic, both in girth and gender.
Well it was great to see lots of families and quite a few women at the show. Sadly I concur re: the normal demographic :(
Very nicely put together, Aksu ! 8)
Cheers - Phil
Very cool Aksu
Dear sweet jebus, that Mad Max table! :D
And wargamers still can't spell - I'm assuming a gamster is a bit like a hamster only it's called Geoffrey instead of Harold.
Great video Aksu, makes up a little for not being able to get there!
Quote from: Leman on 23 April 2016, 08:31:48 PM
And wargamers still can't spell - I'm assuming a gamster is a bit like a hamster only it's called Geoffrey instead of Harold.
I've almost given up pointing out spelling errors, and I mean even really simple spelling errors.
I've seen them on BBC News text lines, Warlord Games adverts and Salute videos.
Gawd help us.
Very nicely put together video :)
Some very impressive looking games, but where do you store the scenery
I know at least two of the Warlord Games staff are severely dyslexic!
Quote from: mad lemmey on 23 April 2016, 09:45:53 PM
I know at least two of the Warlord Games staff are severely dyslexic!
That's not a surprise looking at their last recent series of newsletters.
I don't think dyslexia is a good excuse for not having stuff proof read. Surely it should be the reverse. I am still coming across the past tense verb 'led' as the metal 'lead', which I find hilarious in wargaming as the led are led by lead.
I really enjoyed watching your salute video. In particular I liked the ECW, Peninsular and Winter in Russia games and boards. Some fantastic terrain, only problem is, where would one store such wonderful (and delicate ) scenery?
Enjoyed the video, too, Aksu. Much appreciated.
Quote from: Bodvoc on 24 April 2016, 09:37:31 AM
I really enjoyed watching your salute video. In particular I liked the ECW, Peninsular and Winter in Russia games and boards. Some fantastic terrain, only problem is, where would one store such wonderful (and delicate ) scenery?
Club storage, wealthier gamers with loads of space, or spread around club members. These types of games are exhibits and bear little resemblance to a
typical game.
A common thread through several Salute reports has been that although the games looks fantastic, there is little actual playing and the board looks more like a museum display than a 'normal' game. Personally I like looking at games rather than displays.
Thanks Aksu, that was great. :)
I think there is a place for "demo" games and "normal" games. I know our club's games are more in the normal/participation category and look nothing like as spectacular as some of the demo games on the video.
The role of the demo game is to promote the hobby. The role of the participation game is to get non players rolling dice and involved. The normal games can be viewed in the competion area if a show has one.
Cheers, Rob :) :)
I'm still a bit unsure about this promoting the hobby thing. First off most attendees seem to be gamers anyway; secondly if one was completely new then how intimidating is a 50 building 28mm town with accompanying docks, civilians, road transport natural flora and fauna, not to mention two beautifully painted 28mm armies moving across it. Yes, it looks superb but is it what we do down the club? In our club we state that we put on nothing that you couldn't see on a normal Thursday night or Sunday afternoon.
Seconded. We aim for something decent looking, playable AND achievable. And recently I've made sure they're participation games too that anyone can join in an pick up - hence using Song of Blades & Heroes.
Has inspired some emailing and chat post show with people who saw us/played and a couple of new club attendees so must be doing something right :D Even if it's just a sneaky way to get a seat for ten mins mid-show ;)
Must remember to watch the video tomorrow :D