Saturday 16th May 2009 : Horse & Musket Game

Paul Dowden is running a mid nineteenth century game, based either in Germany or USA.

Midscale..... i.e. brigade or regiment rather than division or battalion.

Game is at Hemel Hempstead. 2.30 pm start.

Martin

Martin wrote:Paul Dowden is running a mid nineteenth century game, based either in Germany or USA.

Midscale..... i.e. brigade or regiment rather than division or battalion.

Game is at Hemel Hempstead. 2.30 pm start.

Martin

Martin

I would like to take part in this game if there are still spaces.

Regards

Mike

Hi Mike

Yes, we're only just starting the list in fact. You're now on it!

Martin

Not listed on Richard's events list so I guess that list needs updating.

We also seem to have a long list of past events for which we await a narrative.

It takes some work to design & run a game. It takes a more effort to then write it up.

I really look forward to reading them, particularly where I haven't been able to attend, but it's perhaps not realistic to expect write-ups for all games. People just don't have the time.

Personally I would rather encourage a wider group to run more games. I would not want anyone to be put off by the thought that a write-up is also expected. If they feel moved to produce on on the other hand.........


Martin

Which is why getting it done the same or next day is so important. The longer people delay doing the write-up the less likely it is to happen. I try and write-up my part the same night or first 'free' evening in the following week. Of course as an umpire collating takes much longer.

Hi

I would love to play in the next game, can I sign up?

(Working on a write up of my game last Sat, joys of work currently intervening!!).

Cheers

Steve

Right you're on the list too, Steve.

Martin

Martin wrote:Right you're on the list too, Steve.

Martin

Sorry - should have said I am already busy that day so cannot make it but I am sure you will have fun with it.

The game is now being brought forward a week to Saturday 16th May. The scenario is being finalised, but is likely to be a horse and musket game set somewhere in the Benelux region.

For those who have already signed up, we hope that does not inconvenience you, and can you please confirm whether or not you can still make it.

Two questions:
1. If anyone has a clear plastic map protector, like Steve used last time, it would be helpful if you could bring it along.

2. How do we change the topic name, now that the date has been switched from the 23rd?

Martin

You ask and it will be done...

BTW you could have edited witrh edit button on right hand side..

As for it being the 16th This now means I should be able to come but will double check with the higher authority 1st...

Bravo. On both counts.

Martin

Martin

Yes, the new date is fine so I will still be playing.

Regards

Mike

That's good Mike. We'll see you there.

At the moment we're looking at the normal 2.30 pm start I believe.

Martin

Martin


Just confirming I will be attending.

Cheers


Steve H

Righto Steve. You're on the list.

Martin

Thanks to Paul for organising the game.

There were 9 attendees, Paul, myself and David James umpired.

Hopefully a few of the players might post a report sometime..

My forces marched towards the bridges at full speed.

Nothing happened as they marched towards bridge of any note worth.

Game ended just as my forces arrived at bridge and about to engage enemy cavalry screen.

Not sure if I can add much more?

I had more action. A fair bit more actually. D*mn bluebelly cavalry everywhere.

Martin