tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706789745892808862024-03-05T19:37:04.272-08:00Rassilon's MatrixRassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-63721211814204813462014-01-07T20:46:00.005-08:002014-01-07T20:48:17.923-08:00THE DEATH AND RE-BIRTH of a gaming blogHello everyone... if anyone is even still reading this blog!?<br />
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It's been a long time since I have posted anything here, Sunday, October 30th, 2011 to be precise, aside from the concurrent Star Trek Attack Wing post.<br />
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Awhile back I had decided to try and reboot my game related blogging on a new blogger page solely dedicated to gaming, and although I created the page, I never actually posted anything on it.<br />
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It's now 2014, a little over 2 years later, and I'm going to give my butt a good kick, and try to blog again, both non-gaming, and gaming (the latter of course, dependent on actually gaming) related.<br />
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Although I just posted a game review here, I decided this was the perfect opportunity to start anew, and so, with that in mind, I've also re-posted the review on my new gaming blog linked here:<br />
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<a href="http://theoneinchgeneral.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">THE ONE INCH GENERAL</a></div>
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I think I'm going to attempt to continue blogging here on Rassilon's Matrix, but it won't be gaming related. What I am going to blog about, I don't know yet. If you have any suggestions, please let me know!<br />
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Thank you to those who continued to bother to follow this blog despite the lack of posts, and hopefully you will still continue to do so in the future!?<br />
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After a long hiatus, I am finally posting to my blog again... after playing numerous battles of STAW today for the first time with a couple of gaming buddies, here's a brief review of STAR TREK ATTACK WING.<br />
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If you're a miniatures connoisseur, you'll be disappointed, but from what I've seen on the Youtube, they re-paint quite well (Just search Youtube for Star Trek Attack Wing re-paints).<br />
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It's based on the X-Wing system, but produced by Wiz Kids. The main difference is that because you're playing with capital ships, you're able to add more upgrade cards and additional crew.<br />
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Although the cloak mechanism doesn't hide your movement on the table, it seemed to do a good job representing the ability and gave it a decent feel with the additional evasion dice, displacement and loss of lock on after multiple turns of cloak activity.<br />
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Agreeing with my friend Chris Yoder, it feels the most like my favorite starship game: Star Trek Starship Tactical Combat Simulator (shout out to my old gaming buddy Silver!) since it stopped being produced. It certainly doesn't replace it, but it definitely emanates a similar vibe.<br />
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I especially like the idea that it's a system that seems to be aimed at running no more than a three ships (a squadron or wing) per player, I generally dislike the broad trend to make starship combat games aimed at clashing with massive fleets where you loose the nuance of starship to starship combat (the exception being Full Thrust, for when you DO want fleet battles, as it's a well designed classic game that seems to balance detail and numbers).<br />
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On the downside again, the miniatures are rather bland. The color choices are questionable, for example, the Federation ships are an odd shade of blue. However, the worst thing about them, isn't the miniatures themselves (save the Constitution class, see below), but the way in which they are releasing the waves. For example, they've released the Reliant (with Khan) this past fall, but the same era Enterprise isn't due out until July!? Huh!? <br />
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I'm pretty sure the Enterprise refit in the movies, was not much larger than the original Enterprise. The Wiz Kids ST:AW Constitution is ridiculously tiny. They MUST re-release this with better scaling.<br />
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I need to play it some more, but it I think I like it, maybe even more than
X-Wing. It would definitely make for a perfect adaptation to capital
ship combat in the Star Wars universe too (with the addition of some
kind of fighter squadron rules). Another bonus, it appears to be easily
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I've re-posted a slightly edited version of this review on my new blog: <a href="http://theoneinchgeneral.blogspot.com/2014/01/star-trek-attack-wing-review.html" target="_blank">The One Inch General.</a></div>
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I'm going to attempt to reboot my attempt at gaming posts on this new blog, if you wish to continue follow just my gaming posts, please follow the new blog.</div>
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<br />Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-75358617548646084462011-10-30T23:36:00.000-07:002011-11-07T00:02:41.189-08:00Fright Night 2011!!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This weekend, a small spooky affair took place at <a href="http://www.historicfortsteilacoom.com/">Historic Fort Steilacoom</a>, WA. The grounds surrounding the fort's old location are supposedly haunted, you can read about it here in an excerpt <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=A2IzPOb0AfYC&pg=PA110&lpg=PA110&dq=Haunted+Fort+Steilacoom&source=bl&ots=WOwUV-xDkl&sig=Tw0C9x-BfCGEvyn17pWSfuexwWs&hl=en&ei=DpypTuaBDK-nsAKO-PztDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Haunted%20Fort%20Steilacoom&f=false">HERE</a> from Myths and Mysteries of Washington by Lynn E. Bragg.</div>
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A Frightastic night was had by all thanks to Lawrence B, Damond C and Bruce S for hosting and organizing this inaugural event! Also in attendance were myself, Dean M, Daryl N, Scott M and a new member of the wargaming community and his son who I unfortunately cannot remember the names of. Scott A also showed up briefly to give Dean and I some goodies from an Old Glory order, and a special guest!</div>
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Goodie were brought by attendees... of course a huge thank you to my wonderful wife for baking a bunch of nummy cupcakes for everyone!</div>
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There were two games set-up when I arrived, but because the original invite was limited because of it being a trial run, there weren't enough of us to play both, therefore we voted to play in Bruce's Sword and the Flame variant "Sword and the Vein" Buahahahah!!! set in mid 19th century Austro-Hungary.</div>
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The 'good guys' were attempting to rid the area of evils emanating
from Dracula's castle. The forces included Papal Zouaves on loan from the
Pope, Monks with holy water, Hungarian Chassuers with a light artillery piece, Polizei Werewolf hunters with silver
bullets, Vampire Hunters and a couple brave villagers as guides. In opposition were Werewolves, NachtSpiele, Pumpkin
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The Vampire Hunters had bonuses in killing Vampires, the Polizei had two silver bullets each giving bonuses, the Monks had holy water giving bonuses and also had the ability to prevent Zombification of the
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While the Chassuers and Papal Zouaves advanced directly toward the distant howling in the woods, the Polizei advanced through the graveyard, where they happened upon a casket (which were victory points) and the Vampire Hunters slipped around the flank attempting to reach the castle avoiding Dracula's minions.</div>
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The Polizei didn't make it to the scene of the carnage until after the Werewolves had run off again and were eventually killed off. Later the remaining Zouaves were whittled away after trying to intercept Dracula's carriage, they eventually attempted an escape. The Hungarians, not learning their lesson, pressed on, perhaps they didn't truly accept the horrors that were going on around them, but they eventually met their doom to a herd of Zombies.<br />
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The Vampire Hunters discovered the Werewolves and finished them off, only to later also succomb to the Zombie menace! In the meantime, Dracula and his evil mistress had raided and burned down the village. A frightful night indeed!<br />
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Later, when I examined one of the photos I took, I noticed this dark <i>something</i> over the desk Lawrence had talked about earlier.<br />
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All in all, I had a great time! The game was a hoot and the visit to quarters #3 gave me goosebumps and left me with chills...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">A more extensive collection of pictures from the event can be found here:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Oh by the way, I mentioned our special guest earlier...</b></span></div>
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<br />Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-57798597266506272722011-10-30T21:49:00.000-07:002011-11-07T11:57:12.426-08:00Victrix Napoleonic British infantry W.I.P. part 1.5Just a quick update on my project...<br />
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A (first?) coat of red added to the 48 line infantry. The paint red craft I used was rather thin, so I may have to go back over where I painted with another coat, and most likely another shade of red.<br />
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I had a devil of a time figuring out where straps began and ended, so I'll probably do this after I attempt to paint the white lace and straps.<br />
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My portion of our group Old Glory also came in!</div>
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Also, I was able to make a deal with my buddy Dean to assemble the Victrix artillery crew and limbers in exchange for another box of Warlord Romans, definitely a worthwhile exchange given my extreme distaste for assembling fiddly bits.<br />
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Speak of the devil... or Deanvil? (see comment below) JUST after finishing this update, Dean sent a photo of the assembled Victrix artillerymen and limbers!<br />
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<br />Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-7427789360677047182011-10-26T22:28:00.000-07:002011-11-07T11:58:33.782-08:00Victrix Napoleonic Infantry W.I.P.Little did I know I would be working on Napoleonic miniatures again, let alone 28mm plastic ones!<br />
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My first experience miniature wargaming the Napoleonic era was back in the early 90's playing <a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5504/napoleons-battles">Napoleon's Battle's</a> with the Frankfurt Wargamers. I later attempted collecting 15mm Napoleonic armies of my own, but realizing the task at hand, I ended up selling them off. I then had the bright idea of using 6mm miniatures and made a large purchase of Russians from <a href="http://home.clara.net/adlermin/">Adler</a> that are still sitting unpainted in a cabinet. I was later seduced by idea of Napoleonic Skirmishing in the peninsula based on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharpe_%28novel_series%29">Richard Sharpe</a> series of stories, the Sharp Practice rules set by <a href="http://toofatlardies.co.uk/">Too Fat Lardies</a>, and the lure of <a href="http://www.victrixlimited.com/">Victrix's</a> extremely well sculpted and relatively cheap plastic 28mm box sets. After discovering that Sharps Practice was not the skirmish rules set I thought it was, and realizing the work needed to assemble the plastic figures, the Victrix boxes also sat in a cabinet collecting dust as I focused on other projects. However, my buddy Dean continued to host game after game of Sharp Practice and watching him slowly build his armies, and even trying out our own simply designed single page set of fast play Napoleonic rules, my interest slowly rekindled, and with a recent game of Black Powder, it finally sparked again! So here I am, actually working on 28mm plastic Napoleonic British for Black Powder, possibly with the idea of our group hosting a game of Black Powder at this next year's <a href="http://www.nhmgs.org/enfilade.html">Enfilade</a> 2012 historical miniature gaming convention.<br />
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First, I must admit that I did not assemble the miniatures. One more, and probably a very important element in contributing to my Napoleonic rekindling, was a deal I brokered with my friend Dean to assemble my Victrix in exchange for a couple boxes of Warlord Praetorian Guard I had recently obtained as part of a Foundry Roman army deal.<br />
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The plan is to place four miniatures each on 50mm by 50mm bases for use in 24 figure 'regular' sized units for Black Powder or Sharps Practice. The 48 converted light infantry in the left of the picture below will form the 43rd & 52nd Light Infantry Regiments, I am unsure which line infantry units the other 48 will represent yet. <br />
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You can read more about how Dean went about assembling the Victrix here: <a href="http://wabcorner.blogspot.com/2011/10/project-plastic.html">Plastic Project</a> and <a href="http://wabcorner.blogspot.com/2011/10/project-plastic-1.html">Plastic Project +1</a> at the <a href="http://wabcorner.blogspot.com/">WAB Corner.</a><br />
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My plan is to use the MinWax 'dip method', which in fact Dean used on the Praetorian Guard I traded him, which can be seen <a href="http://wabcorner.blogspot.com/2011/10/warlord-praetorian-guard-one-unit.html">HERE</a>. The MinWax of choice is supposed to be the Tudor Satin, pictured <u>below left</u>. Because the 'dip method' leaves figures quite shiny, Testors dullcote was the recommended solution, pictured <u>below right</u>.<br />
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The first step was of course to prime the figures. As the Brits would have grey, and, or white slacks, I considered priming the figures in one of those two colors, and dry brushing/highlighting those areas as necessary. After a test of each I decided to stick with what I know and went with black. My favorite black primer has become one suggested by another local gamer buddy, 'Ace Hardware's Premium Enamel Black Flat' spray paint pictured <u>below left</u>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ace Premium Enamel Black Flat.</td></tr>
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After priming black, I went ahead and started block painting the grey slacks and bedrolls. For light infantry that will have white slacks, I will go back over a number of them dry brushing white over the grey before using the 'dip'. Because I inherited quite a collection of craft paints from my mother-in-law and wife, and because they've generally worked well for me, I've continued to use and re-stock them as necessary. For my grey I chose Dreamcoat Cadet Grey by Delta pictured <u>above right</u>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">British 'Centre Company'.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">British 'Flank Company' with optional Light inf heads/pieces.</td></tr>
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<b>Next update: the flesh, white lacing and straps.</b><br />
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In my exuberance I've also put in on a friend's bulk <a href="http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/">Old Glory</a> order for a pack of <a href="http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BXE%2D01">6 pound guns</a>, <a href="http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=NXG%2D24">British Generals</a> and a <a href="http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BXA%2D04">Rocket Battery</a> pack, which was ordered a week ago, and amazingly has already arrived, which I hope to pick up this weekend. My final, and last addition to the British will probably be <a href="http://www.perry-miniatures.com/index.php">Perry's</a> new plastic <a href="http://www.perry-miniatures.com/pages.php?page=plastics-workbench">Hussars</a>.<br />
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For the 6 pound guns, although I horribly dislike the idea of assembling Victrix, I was able to obtain a couple extra plastic limbers and artillery crew from another gaming buddy. Thanks James!<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Perhaps I can wrangle Dean into assembling these too? ;)</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Victrix limbers and artillery crew.</td></tr>
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If I survive this Napoleonic project, I plan to move on to Russians next, basing the bulk of the army around either the new <a href="http://www.warlordgames.com/13181/new-plastic-1812-1815-russian-infantry/">Warlord Plastic Russians</a> (less assembly), or Old Glory's 2nd edition miniatures.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">HUZZAH!</span></div>
<br />Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-86493750142638575032011-10-26T20:22:00.000-07:002011-11-07T11:58:53.267-08:00Gamemaster's focus on Jumble in the Jungle: A RedShift Adventure.<span style="font-size: small;">Not really a full blog update here, but I thought I should share our GM's account of 'Jumble in the Jungle' for those who might be interested in a little more detailed follow-up of our last game.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sternrakestudio.blogspot.com/2011/10/sw-redshift-chronicles-intelligence.html">SW Redshift Chronicles, Intelligence Brief #5: Gadnek Island AAR, Part One</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">at Stern Rake Studio.</span></div>
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</span></h3>Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-53643561302289885302011-10-22T23:19:00.000-07:002011-11-07T11:59:22.506-08:00Jumble in the Jungle: A Red Shift adventure.This past Saturday, 10/15/11, our role playing group was able to gather to play in my buddy Ted's Star Wars Saga edition RPG campaign, "Redshift", which you can find numerous blog posts on here: <a href="http://sternrakestudio.blogspot.com/">Stern Rake Studio</a>. Ted should be following up with a proper AAR as he is an avid blogger and using his campaign to create a larger over-all story. In the meantime, here are some photos and comments from our last adventure.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image taken from Stern Rake Studio.</td></tr>
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The group following being caught in the midst of a coup backed by the Empire, on the planet of Bongolesia, and the investigation of a probably related 'terrorist' attack on TAg offices on a neighboring world, ended up on the trail of a cargo ship registered to the Tarsen Agricultural market (TAg) and a missing individual named Damethon Cohain. Information obtained on a wrecked freighter eventually lead them to the planet Zenya, and a protected zone for a group of islands inhabited by native Tau Tau's (Mesa thinks they related to Gunguns!).<br />
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After being harassed by Tie fighters, Cad So'Billes landed the team's shuttle at Pierson station...<br />
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"When the team made planetfall, they were met at the landing pad by Penelope Pelletin and Adoko, the administrators to <i>TAg Market</i>
facilities and Pierson Station's starport, respectively. Due to
jamming activities originating from the Zenyan Restricted Zone, the
early warning systems on Pierson Station did not receive any distress
signal from the <i>Ivory Bantha</i>, nor detect the escape pod landing
within the Tau Tau Archipelago. After the team briefed the
administrators on the situation, a search was quickly organized. Two
days later, with search and rescue (SAR) assets fully committed, Ms.
Pelletin asked the team to conduct a search of Gadnek Island. Since the
island is considered sacred to the Tau Taus and is home to dangerous
wildlife, a member of King Gethen's bodyguard was assigned to the team
as a guide" (Ted Henkle, 2011).<br />
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The team chose to take a sea skimmer to the island, but was intercepted by a Zenyan patrol. Suffering a catastrophic hit on the skimmer, Cad safely crash landed the vessel on the nearest beach. From there the team and accompanying Tau Tau embarked into the jungle where the real fun began!<br />
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After hours of tracking through the jungle, and a few close calls, Cad, the team's scout, discovered Damethon, the prisoner of imperial officer and a droid cadre beleaguered by Sith Tau Tau Mutants.<br />
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The team quickly dispatched the Sith Mutants and the droids, rescued
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After hours of pursuit the team finally arrived at an abandoned landing post they had previously gained from a 'discussion' with the captured officer.<br />
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From here on, I unfortunately didn't take any pictures, but Ted took quite a few that should show up on his blog. Suffice to say, the team fortified the outpost and after a bloody siege, escaped by the hair of their chinny chin chins after calling in a Tau Tau evac shuttle.<br />
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<br /></div>Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-30550868810875868222011-10-22T22:20:00.000-07:002011-11-07T12:00:10.276-08:00BLACK POWDER REHEARSALTwo weekend's ago I was invited to my gaming buddy Dean's homestead for a learning game of Black Powder. I had my reservations about the rules, particularly the often mentioned need for large amounts of figures, abstract movement and vaguely written rules. Fortunately I decided to attend, even if just for the camaraderie, and ended up pleasantly surprised by the rules and the game.<br />
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For the game, Dean decided to use a smaller version of the "El Perez" scenario from the rulebook.<br />
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The British were tasked with retiring across a bridge defended by a nearby French garrison of Voltigeurs,
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From the start, the majority of British units accompanied by Spanish
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Movement was fast and simple, a command could either move freely on an initiative with limited movement, or roll a command check for up to three lengths of movement. Orders were also part of movement and had to include reasonably defined parameters, as with the British first movement command of "advance across the bridge and engage any opposing units".<br />
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The French entered from the far edge of the battlefield, taking a risk, I rolled for separate command orders, the cavalry to speed toward the rocket battery, the artillery to set up at the edge of the town and the infantry to follow the cavalry until it met an enemy unit. Unfortunately only my artillery unit made it on the table. I really liked this 'fog of war' system of command, even if it really bit me in the rear later.<br />
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Unfortunately Dean's cavalry were later beaten back by the Highlanders, and because they wouldn't fit in the town in their current formation as they retreated, they had to continue back and off the table!<br />
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Eventually the rest of my forces entered as my artillery exchanged fire with the advancing Highlanders. British rocket artillery sporadically reigned down followed by devastating musket fire from the Highlanders. The firing phase used a small number of modifiers and a set number of dice were used based on the size of the unit, this made fire combat quick and easy. Casualties were recorded by markers, for our game Dean painted up and mounted dead figures on poker chips colored to correspond with each side, red for British, Blue for the French. As casualties were taken, additional poker chips were placed underneath. Units could also be disabled which prevented commands, but could still fire, or worse, they could become shaken.<br />
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By the end of the game the French advance was severely crippled and the majority of the British units needed to exit and win were well on their way off the table. Despite a valiant defense by the French Voltigeurs, they were most likely soon to be crushed and so the British were declared the victors.<br />
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Although many Nappy enthusiasts would probably quip at historical looseness with which the game sometimes played, it felt right and was easy and quick to play, not to mention fun with the application of fog of war related outcomes. I plan to soon order my own set of rules, and I am starting on my own British units to contribute which I hope to blog on later, and a large Black Powder event is possibly in the works for this upcoming Enfilade 2012!<br />
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<br />Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-38840412536043308832011-09-25T18:58:00.000-07:002011-11-07T12:00:57.232-08:00FIX BAYONETS! 2011<span style="font-size: small;"><i>First, it has been a long time since I updated this blog and I am hoping this will be the beginning of more regular updates. My next addition will be a quick recap of my painting activities over the past year, so please stay tuned!</i></span><br />
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This past weekend I attended the second annual <a href="http://www.nhmgs.org/">NHMGS</a> game day at the historic <a href="http://www.historicfortsteilacoom.com/">Fort Steilacoom</a> in Washington state and thoroughly enjoyed myself! Thanks to hosts Damond Krump and Lawrence Bateman, not to mention Bruce Smith's assistance and all the GM's!<br />
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The event started at 9am, and I am not one to wake up early on weekends, but from my previous year's experience, I couldn't wait to attend! After rolling out of bed, I hit the road! But to my surprise, soon after hitting I-5, the traffic came to a complete halt over the Puyallup River bridge, apparently the state patrol had blocked off I-5 for a time to allow a a massive convoy of trucks onto highway! After we were allowed to continue, I ended up passing trucks of all shapes and sizes bumper to bumper in the slow lane from the Hwy 16 interchange to the 512 exit!<br />
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I later found out it was organized to raise money for the Special Olympics!<br />
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See article:<a href="http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2011/09/23/traffic-alert-cops-truckers-will-take-part-in-convoy-saturday-morning-from-tacoma-dome/#storylink=misearch%20"> LIGHTS AND SIRENS!!</a><br />
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I eventually rolled into the Fort thinking I was late, however the majority of attendees had yet to arrive, so I was able to spend some time kibitzing and poking around the tables. The self serve bring and buy was last minute, and the items reflected it, but it was still a good idea, I'm sure there will be more goodies there next year if they decide to keep it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Command & Colors 28mm Ancients hosted by Mike Garcia.</td></tr>
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This last game, dubbed "I am Spartacus" hosted by Mike, was adapted to the table top from the <a href="http://www.gmtgames.com/">GMT</a> board game, <a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/14105/commands-colors-ancients">Command & Colors</a>, and is the first period game which I participated in with my buddy Dean, and Scott Murphy. As usual, Mike puts on a fun game, and always provides beautifully painted miniatures.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike gleefully shared that many of his figures were modified.</td></tr>
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The game ended with a rebel/slave victory, but only by the narrowest of margins after the rebel left flank collapsed. Using the superior fire power of the slingers, as the rest of the rebel warriors were held back, they were able to pepper the enemy until the unit pictured above and right (after being reduced to one stand), brought the final blows to the Romans after fending off three attacking units!<br />
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Mike's game was over quickly, a testament to the simplicity of the rules. This was his first play test for the game's probable inclusion in Enfilade 2012. Dean and I decided to get lunch, and unpack his car for second period.<br />
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However, after lunch, and before the second period, Dean and I were fortunate enough to receive a personal tour of the fort's museum by Lawrence Bateman, fellow NHMGS gamer, reenactor and Historic Fort Steilacoom Association President.<br />
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This last game in which I participated, was a version of Islandwah, hosted by the stalwart Bill Vanderpool. Bill GM'd and played the doomed British as my partner in crime, James Ruth and I, hoarded across the table. The British were eventually wiped from the battlefield and the Zulus rejoiced and cleaned their spears in celebration! ZULU! ZULU! ZULU!<br />
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By the end of the day, although I was sweating like a pig because the old building had no air conditioning, and the day's weather had surprisingly peaked at about 80 degrees, I ended up having a grand time gaming with a great bunch of fellows and visiting the fort's museum. I definitely look forward to next year's Fix Bayonets!<br />
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For another report on Fix Bayonets! Please visit Dean Motoyama's blog: <a href="http://wabcorner.blogspot.com/2011/09/fix-bayonets-92411.html">WAB Corner.</a> <br />
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Next, the Museum of Flight game day at Boeing field on November 14th!Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com2Fort Steilacoom, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498, USA47.1768155 -122.567957547.166022 -122.5876985 47.187608999999995 -122.54821650000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-170225636694435372009-05-08T15:18:00.001-07:002011-11-07T12:01:17.747-08:00Italian Allied cavalry<div style="text-align: center;">
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This Italian Allied cavalry unit will fight along side my Roman cavalry for<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>my<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Warhammer Ancient Battles: Hannibal and the Punic Wars </span>Republican Roman army.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">A closer view.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">The figures are 28mm Oscan Cavalry with Command from <a href="http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/index.asp">Old Glory miniature's</a> </span>Ancient Italy line, <a href="http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PII-03"><b>Product ID:</b> PII-03</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">The command.</span><br />
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Pictured below is the unit's standard bearer. I wasn't sure what they would have used but this sea dragon head seemed an appropriate choice.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 78%;">Center two figures are from 1st Corp.</span></div>
This unit will be a nice addition to my existing Republican Roman army, which currently has no cavalry support. I have one additional unit of Italian Allied cavalry I will soon follow-up with. This army is being used with the <span style="font-style: italic;">Warhammer Ancient Battles</span> rules system and the <span style="font-style: italic;">Hannibal and the Punic Wars supplement</span>.<br />
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The majority of these miniatures are 25mm <a href="http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/">Old Glory</a> Republican Roman cavalry, <a href="http://http//www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PPR-06"><b>Product ID:</b> PPR-06</a> (<span style="font-size: 85%; font-style: italic;">10 figures with 3 three spear poses and shields</span>). One miniature is from the Old Glory<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> Oscan cavalry pack (<span style="font-size: 85%; font-style: italic;">the rest of which will be in my Italian Allied cavalry unit</span>) and the two command figures are from <a href="http://www.kingmakerminiatures.com/catalog/">1st Corps</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 78%;">Center figure is from Oscan cavalry pack</span>.<br />
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I was disappointed by the limited poses and lack of command and I had issues drilling holes for the spears (<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">some mangled hands</span></span>). However, they painted up fairly well using my craft paints. The spears (<span style="font-size: 85%; font-style: italic;">also Old Glory</span>) are probably too long but I am on a budget these days and used what I already had "in stock". In the end I am pretty happy with how they turned out.Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-87829345904862216152009-05-05T17:31:00.000-07:002011-11-07T12:02:06.453-08:00The One Inch GeneralA friend asked me to take pictures of this miniature he painted for me many years ago when we we're members of a group known as the "Frankfurt Wargamers".<br />
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On one side "Markgraf von Schultz" is written, referring to an Imbiss outside the Frankfurt Kaserne often frequented by the Frankfurt Wargamers.<br />
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On the other side is "The One Inch General", a nickname I earned playing <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5504">Napoleon's Battles</a>. The 1" refers to a general's command radius within the rules set. At the time, as a new historical miniatures gamer, I often played overtly defensive tactics. I was often reluctant to play an aggressive game.<br />
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The miniature originally had a chicken drumstick in place of the morningstar but it was damaged and lost in transport. This was the best repair I was able to make. I also re-flocked the base as much of the original material had worn away.<br />
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28mm Hobbit, the manufacturer is unknown.<br />
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*** painted by Michael KanRassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-83292989965242387552009-04-12T10:53:00.001-07:002011-11-07T12:02:28.429-08:00MilSpecMonkey<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw84-2Rpeb94JJyerjrlLWL_U1quWixZ7WVz_RC1CurBOeSs24lu3DxWCiU7rlRh73j_DzAL2viIxT8WxAujG19_Bu8IJF76uwYdSadQxS99AZoj5NwMVkB_VWFDnj2IsgBYPBg923O_E/s1600-h/simianus.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323864768108337554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw84-2Rpeb94JJyerjrlLWL_U1quWixZ7WVz_RC1CurBOeSs24lu3DxWCiU7rlRh73j_DzAL2viIxT8WxAujG19_Bu8IJF76uwYdSadQxS99AZoj5NwMVkB_VWFDnj2IsgBYPBg923O_E/s320/simianus.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 202px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>On HBO's comedy special, "<a href="http://www.hbo.com/events/willferrell/index.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America: A Final Night with George W. Bush</span></a>", the former president shares Morocco's contribution to the coalition of the willing, a brigade of spear gun armed monkeys trained at Fort Bragg in secret.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Simianus En Obscurus!</span><br />
**** out of 5 stars.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-53291901260955677742009-03-09T17:27:00.000-07:002011-11-07T12:03:02.740-08:00[] Rassilon's Watchmen review []<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienr6t9SOnhLC4L5FGrmOwm3DpAKko5j74ZEYvSAO87REf29Oh15RHydk0XH9fg4kJXDqy3dKWNqVjqDFKqNBsi3REE0hKFQB70v-_wmIj4TEfyZL_VOUSy-D2NDjnFCJy0xsM3Sxpaqg/s1600-h/images-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311357296027068130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienr6t9SOnhLC4L5FGrmOwm3DpAKko5j74ZEYvSAO87REf29Oh15RHydk0XH9fg4kJXDqy3dKWNqVjqDFKqNBsi3REE0hKFQB70v-_wmIj4TEfyZL_VOUSy-D2NDjnFCJy0xsM3Sxpaqg/s400/images-2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 113px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 150px;" /></a><br />
**** 4 out of 5<br />
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Can the <span style="font-style: italic;">Watchmen </span>as a graphic novel and work of literature be translated into a film, yes! Is it the same piece of art/literature/media as the graphic novel? No, they are different mediums and each has different tools they use to bring us a story. What pieces of work do fully survive a change in medium?<br />
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Should it have been done? For some, maybe not? As a fan and consumer of cinema... sure... bring it on and give me more... from average pieces of work to masterpieces there is always a risk of becoming another dud in a sea of lameness, but is this different than any other medium? In the case of <span style="font-style: italic;">Watchmen</span> this didn't happen, Zack Snyder did a commendable job bringing the graphic novel to life.<br />
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The acting ranged from decent to the superb work of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0355097/">Jackie Earle Haley</a> in the role of Rorschach.<br />
I enjoyed the film's score which had a cleverly restrained modern take on 80's style electronic film scores, i.e. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0418882/">Jean Michel Jarre</a>. An excellent soundtrack was applied with the humorous use of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tears_for_Fears">Tears for Fears</a> "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" as elevator music in Adrian Veidt's corporate headquarters and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Cohen">Leonard Cohen's</a> "Hallelujah" during the sex scene in Nite Owl's ship "Archie" to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix">Jimi Hendrix's</a> version of "All along the Watchtower" and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nena">Nena's</a> "99 Luft Balloons". The comic book style of the graphic novel was well translated to moving visuals as Snyder did with "300". The cinematography lent itself to the melancholy world of the alternate 1980's presented in the graphic novel and generally, the script adaptation was very good. This was a well pieced together work of film.<br />
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However, I did some have some concerns...<br />
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I didn't mind the removal of the squid, I think it might have been too "corny" for the general film audience. However, I am not sure I am happy with the squid's replacement, Dr. Manhattan was not a plausible enough threat to bring a lasting peace to the world. The fear of a potential alien invasion… I think that would have lingered much longer. Dr. Manhattan's "event" lacked the carnage and visceral fear the squid left behind.<br />
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The threat of nuclear war didn't seem to create the dread it did in the book.<br />
Although I think this had more to do with the limits of adapting the graphic novel into a film… it just didn't have the room to fit every aspect of the atmosphere created by the book.<br />
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And... not so much a concern but a comment. While I did not mind the Black Freighter being left out of the story, I feel it would have either cut a lot of meat from the commercial theatrical release of the film or made it impossibly long. A "Directors Cut" with the Black Freighter is eagerly awaited. Perhaps it will bring another star to this rating?<br />
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**** 4 out of 5.<br />
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Rassilon []Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-82285796357801141022009-03-01T22:35:00.000-08:002011-11-07T12:03:32.901-08:00Warhammer Ancient Battles English Hundred Years War Army project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9EukTRVld9nHqJBgW7qQDkphlJIOLy2oxK8lLdE8Mir_7PuTgPqBWZEfcsv9b7EjIG5fFRmdwNYgtRFJEfw3hgOrz1EAwpNv5eFHUvMkmoTXzIMTTTed4vqHejdY0mLo9phLpjCeuAo/s1600-h/IMG_2564.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308750369956941858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9EukTRVld9nHqJBgW7qQDkphlJIOLy2oxK8lLdE8Mir_7PuTgPqBWZEfcsv9b7EjIG5fFRmdwNYgtRFJEfw3hgOrz1EAwpNv5eFHUvMkmoTXzIMTTTed4vqHejdY0mLo9phLpjCeuAo/s200/IMG_2564.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
When the army is finished, it should total 3000 plus points and include 3 units of Knights mixed with Men-at-Arms and 5 units of Longbowmen.<br />
The figures are all from <a href="http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/categories.asp">Old Glory</a>. The Knights/Men-at-Arms were finished earlier this year using two packs of <span style="font-style: italic;">HCW-04</span> from the "The Battles of Crecy & Poitiers" range<b></b>. I burnished the non-primed figures for the armor and used LBM transfers on the shields. Unfortunately the Old Glory packs did not offer the variety I needed so I recently ordered one more pack from their "War of the Roses" range, <span style="font-style: italic;">WOR-07</span>, Dismounted Knights-various weapons.<br />
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First batch of ten <span style="font-style: italic;">28mm</span> Old Glory Longbowmen. They are all from packs <span style="font-style: italic;">HAW-01</span> "English Longbow" and <span style="font-style: italic;">WOR-09</span> "Longbowmen in Livery Coats". Fortunately, there is a good variety of poses in these two packs to cover all 90 rank and file troops.<br />
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Old Glory <span style="font-style: italic;">28mm</span> "Revolting Peasants" modified for use as unit leaders.<br />
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Old Glory <span style="font-style: italic;">28mm</span> "Revolting Peasants" modified for use as unit standard bearers.<br />
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Old Glory <span style="font-style: italic;">28mm</span> "Revolting Peasants" to be used as camp followers.<br />
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Next batch of ten Old Glory <span style="font-style: italic;">28mm</span> Longbowmen primed.</div>
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The remaining eighty Longbowmen. Wee!</div>
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To be continued...Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-65284448030809376342009-02-03T18:16:00.000-08:002011-11-07T12:03:51.038-08:00War of the Roses Household units<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-CIwEUmnyuOoaYMJ5MTHz3KGyQL8nCWZDrRdFsVGNBqMT3x9aCtW4OS9h9i180g_OjOkca-_gWs_mquXzW-jyX7jKA1bN5rhcDYzI5dhJxwCeARaLf9wJ8v1Ksng1mBekLKvGFQbW2M/s1600-h/IMG_2489.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298760650457025458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-CIwEUmnyuOoaYMJ5MTHz3KGyQL8nCWZDrRdFsVGNBqMT3x9aCtW4OS9h9i180g_OjOkca-_gWs_mquXzW-jyX7jKA1bN5rhcDYzI5dhJxwCeARaLf9wJ8v1Ksng1mBekLKvGFQbW2M/s320/IMG_2489.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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Okie dokie, my first batch of 15mm longbowmen are finished and I now have two Household units for use with "Bloody Barons", <a href="http://www.peterpig.co.uk/">Peter Pig's </a>rules for the War of the Roses.Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-30386756440713526632009-01-29T14:57:00.000-08:002011-11-07T12:04:46.315-08:00War of the Roses project part 1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqd5HonEwPeYtxyIgTl6uG4PMG11YI73NhQk2ROiEKkzAZ6gH9vGXGPf6x3WuqnytVMofObRnKbGO06sapUs9kTxROlT6JvtIlyH8-HhqkSjr-IhpYVpkBUAPSlkx5RQxw5p3dqlSW-A/s1600-h/IMG_2460.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296868176598336722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqd5HonEwPeYtxyIgTl6uG4PMG11YI73NhQk2ROiEKkzAZ6gH9vGXGPf6x3WuqnytVMofObRnKbGO06sapUs9kTxROlT6JvtIlyH8-HhqkSjr-IhpYVpkBUAPSlkx5RQxw5p3dqlSW-A/s200/IMG_2460.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 150px;" /></a><br />
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I have had a passing interest in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wars_of_the_Roses">War of the Roses</a> ever since I played the old <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon_Hill">Avalon Hill</a> board game "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingmaker_%28board_game%29">Kingmaker</a>". Eventually I took up miniature <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wargaming</span> but with so many other periods to choose from I had plenty of other projects to keep me busy. Last year myself and a fellow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">wargamer</span> settled on a set of rules we both like and decided this year we would dedicated some of our painting time to this project.</div>
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The rules are "Bloody Barons" (<span style="font-weight: bold;">image left</span>) from <a href="http://www.peterpig.co.uk/">Peter Pig</a>'s <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">RFCM</span> (Rules for Common Man) series. Designed for 15mm scale, these rules contain scenarios for all the major battles, historical organization and uniform information and like other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">RFCM</span> rules it includes a point system and a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">pre</span>game system.</div>
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I had originally planned to purchase my entire army from Peter Pig's 15mm but it didn't sit well with my budget at the time. So, I decided to go a cheaper route using <a href="http://oldglory15s.com/catalog/">Old Glory 15's</a> "Rank and File" generic medieval range for the bulk of my army and use Peter Pig for command and specialty units. Unfortunately I was disappointed with most of the "Rank and File" range. The order arrived this past fall extremely flashed, appeared to scale closer to 18mm and came with unattached weapons that seemed grossly over scaled. Lastly, the range did not seem appropriate to the War of the Roses, so I went back to my original plan to use Peter Pig's range. However, the cavalry were decent enough and in the meantime my project partner who smartly went with Peter Pig in the first place had already started painting. I decided to go ahead and work on the "Rank and File" cavalry (<span style="font-weight: bold;">image above</span>) which I finished just before the winter holidays.<br />
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In the new year I placed my first order with Peter Pig which arrived within a week which is typical of their service. I now have command, flags, generals, 2 units of household infantry with bowmen and 2 units of retinue infantry with bowmen. The miniatures are clean and well sculpted, the flags came with 3 sheets of 6 unit flags and 2 sheets of 5 generals flags, plenty for a couple of armies. (<span style="font-weight: bold;">image above</span>)<br />
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I soon finished the <span style="font-style: italic;">household infantry</span> and command. (<span style="font-weight: bold;">image above</span>) I am currently working on the <span style="font-style: italic;">household bowmen</span>. (<span style="font-weight: bold;">image below</span>)<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Priming with Ace Hardware matte black.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Various Enamel craft paints.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.litkoaero.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Litko</span></a> 30mm bases with adhesive magnetic bottoms.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Wood putty, sand, flocking, static grass.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Matte Sealer.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">After completion of part one, I will follow-up with another 2 retinue units and 4 levy units. This will enable me field up to 940 points (810 without the cavalry). The Standard army point totals in Bloody Barons are 650 or 800 points (excluding scenarios). At 650 points a player has a "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Warchest</span>" to spend on pregame factors including but not limited to treachery, leadership and weather effects. If I am still able AND capable ;) I will finish up with some specialty units such as artillery, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">handgunners</span>, crossbowmen and pikes.<br /><br />To be continued...<br /></span>Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-23849745337534152522009-01-27T23:25:00.000-08:002011-11-07T12:05:05.420-08:00Smoke yourself a kipper! The boys from the Dwarf are back!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLJLwDmlaHbF9cIx6SIneE10RhN6qoeZVdgHk4AXUYozrwllKWAvfvZ55OBDHK-hDaJeFClDWypzEf-LNsHKx0L1e6rk_OnQvhVOcOMsL0ELsqHYRDoZsh0FsYz7sUnfBNk0QfMr1sd4/s1600-h/reddwarf460.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296245486459450722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLJLwDmlaHbF9cIx6SIneE10RhN6qoeZVdgHk4AXUYozrwllKWAvfvZ55OBDHK-hDaJeFClDWypzEf-LNsHKx0L1e6rk_OnQvhVOcOMsL0ELsqHYRDoZsh0FsYz7sUnfBNk0QfMr1sd4/s200/reddwarf460.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 120px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/index.cfm">Red Dwarf</a> is set to <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7851989.stm">return</a> 10 years after the show's last season!<br />
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There have been rumors and mumblings of a movie in the works ever since the ending of the show but so far nothing has surfaced. This is exciting news and I can't wait for it to hit the US, although given my love for this series I may have to obtain a copy direct from the UK when it's released.<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dwarf">Wiki on Red Dwarf</a></div>
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The rocket sword is a weapon of "swords and sorcery". Only a character may be equipped with this weapon. The sword may be used as a melee and missile weapon.<br />
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Weapon: <span style="font-size: 85%;">Rocket Sword</span>Range: <span style="font-size: 85%;">8"</span>Save Modifier: <span style="font-size: 85%;">-1</span>Strength: <span style="font-size: 85%;">4</span></div>
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1. The long range penalty of -1 does not apply<br />
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2. No movement penalty to fire.<br />
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3. If used in melee the bearer always strikes first.<br />
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[<span style="font-weight: bold;">Hardy Har Har</span>]Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-69650222877170100502009-01-26T14:41:00.000-08:002011-11-07T12:06:32.567-08:00Who is Rassilon and what is the Matrix?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyazVZcgKiKUQKJwx0nNcjw4wTUMF2oZla2o2c-HybZ1jr4d-mnyUWC0VW_9uE5yC0ZMWN_ZqMz7c3r7WIowHn3sW2CDKo5zvax-w2nVdaM7UsqpyhkSv_HorqfNC6flm5XE0eZyRL64/s1600-h/sealofrassilon100x100.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295742068560928738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyazVZcgKiKUQKJwx0nNcjw4wTUMF2oZla2o2c-HybZ1jr4d-mnyUWC0VW_9uE5yC0ZMWN_ZqMz7c3r7WIowHn3sW2CDKo5zvax-w2nVdaM7UsqpyhkSv_HorqfNC6flm5XE0eZyRL64/s200/sealofrassilon100x100.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 100px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 100px;" /></a><br />
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Just where did the name Rassilon come from? At the age of 13 I took the name from a fictional character on the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/">BBC</a> television series "Doctor Who". At the time I was making my first forays into online <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulletin_board_system">Bulletin Board Systems</a> (BBS). I soon started one myself with the help of my father (aka Mr. Bubble) called "The T.A.R.D.I.S." BBS using the name of the time travel device used in the series. I figured it would be an appropriate name for a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SYSOP">SYSOP</a> (System Operator) of a BBS. As a continued fan of the show, I have since kept the name as my online handle or nick.</div>
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The BBC series follows a lone time traveller known as a "Time Lord" from the planet Gallifrey who travels time and space helping humanity. Lord Rassilon (image right) was the creator of time travel, the original Time Lord and the founder of Gallifreyan goverment and society as it's known in the series universe. The design used for this blog and my avatar online (image left) is the Seal of Rassilon which was held in high regard as a symbol of power within Gallifreyan society. The term Matrix or the Matrix comes from a computer network on Gallifrey also known as the APC net (Amplified Panatropic Computer Network). The terms APC Net and Matrix are often used interchangeably. The APC Net served as a supercomputer used by the Time Lords, specifically the High Council who used the Matrix both as a storehouse of knowledge and to help predict future events. Rassilon entered into the Matrix after his "death". (<a href="http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Doctor_Who_Wiki">Doctor Who Wiki</a>)Rassilonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309513611792993350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970678974589280886.post-66637380588443416022009-01-24T23:12:00.000-08:002011-11-07T12:06:50.564-08:00Greetings friends!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrULYy1iMYkqK-I-Py8YXdh0Z3HNF8IPlA7_uxswEu6aZeTk91YKHyYKn8xb5Va185MQjKpvoJu9yTgyS0617XI1CoceWB6J4DegxSTxIObr0y0SpZ8MlNaJKRYusERbufbQptFj-u_cI/s1600-h/A_Padrinos.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295161372011966338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrULYy1iMYkqK-I-Py8YXdh0Z3HNF8IPlA7_uxswEu6aZeTk91YKHyYKn8xb5Va185MQjKpvoJu9yTgyS0617XI1CoceWB6J4DegxSTxIObr0y0SpZ8MlNaJKRYusERbufbQptFj-u_cI/s200/A_Padrinos.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
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Hello and welcome to Rassilon's Matrix! So... other than a lame attempt at a "livejournal" this is my first blog. I'm not sure what I exactly intend to post here but I do hope to include anything related to my interests in books, gaming, movies and anything else significantly interesting in my life. :)<br />
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Thanks for stopping by! :)<br />
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