Adventures on the Wargames Table

War & Conquest is here! Huzzah! What better way to celebrate the launch of these splendid rules than by re-fighting one of the many battles that must have raged across Britain in the middle years of the 1st Century. Rome bringing the shining light of Empire to the fog shrouded shores of Britannia! Rob suggested that I bring my Roman army along to the Bristol Big'Uns club at Iron Acton to tackle the rampaging Celtic horde of fellow WAC-er Dave. How could I refuse? The plan was for Rob and I to join forces whilst Dave and yet another WAC-er, John, gathered the Britons for battle. But on the night, another chap (Mike) came along so Rob graciously agreed to GM the game. I should point out that War & Conquest does not require an umpire, but as with many wargames, having an umpire to ensure the smooth flow of the game, take pictures, make tea, laugh at poor dice rolling, etc, is a bonus. Myself and Mike divided our forces approximately in half, whilst John acted in a more...

More painted models! I've really enjoyed painting these chaps. They'll either be used as a specific Signal Staff or they'll be added to the command groups, depending upon the scenario, army list, etc. Anyway, here they are. I've very much followed the examples in the rulebook(s) in terms of colours, i.e the blue and white bands and flags. Here's the chaps on the field telephone. I particularly liked the (vitreous enamel) cup of tea! Fly, " Speckled Jim ", fly! From another angle Looks like it's Wuthering Heights by semaphore ... !? Only 14 more figures to go to complete my 1,000pt BEF force.

Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy issue 58 is available! As you can see from the cover pic above, the theme of this issue is Napoleonics. OK, so it's not my favourite Napoleonic era, i.e. the Peninsular war, but it's all still very interesting stuff, with lots of lovely pictures to admire and inspire. It's not all about 'Boney' though. Details of the contents can be found here . This is rapidly becoming my favourite wargaming magazine. I'd really like Guy and team to do a Great War themed issue - preferrably 1917-18. Perhaps I should write an article? Hmmm ... maybe not ... publishing has strict deadlines. As Douglas Adams said - "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound as they fly by". Just ask my boss! ;o) Get your copy now! :o)