First, I want to thank all participants who turned the recent Unpainted Figures post into a robust discussion. Many terrific thoughts and insights shared. Much appreciated.
On the gaming front, in addition to the recent pair of Biblical games chronicled here and here, a handful of other games have been played over the last week and a half. Unfortunately, no time to put my own spin to chronicling these games as I prepare to host another round of battles next week. Coming to a table near me is a return to action in the Spanish-American War. The lead photo shows the table layout before any troops arrive or the placement of "battle furniture". These games will be remote with limited intel on both sides. Expect some Fog of War as the attacking Americans have little knowledge of their enemy. I will be trying out hidden movement, spotting, and a few other tricks to confuse and obfuscate.
What games are missing my battle spin?
Battle of Ilipa: Five games played using Commands & Colors Ancients in 28mm.
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| Scott's Ilipa |
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| Graham's Crossing the Spey |
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| Matt's Hubbardton |
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| Graham's Blood Red Roses |
For fun, I made a quick tally of the number of games played in 2023. Current count stands at 93 games played. I am likely to reach 100 by year-end.
Whew!
Keeping very busy Jon !
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteA whirlwind of activity!
ReplyDeleteSeems almost like a normal week.
DeleteAn interestingly different looking set of games. Different amounts of busy-ness. As usual, the AWI battlefield is very pretty. I suspect that the new WotR rules you have been trying with Graham are to cluttered for my taste, with lots of counters and cards, though having read Graham's report, I look forward to further explorations of their nuances.
ReplyDeleteAnthony, Matt puts on one of the most handsome tables regardless of the rules or period played. I tend toward a more of a minimalist and functional approach to my table layouts. After the BRR game, I did mention the table clutter. Graham said much of the marker detritus can be moved off table.
DeleteI look forward to exploring BRR more too. I may even pull out the square grid cloth and give them solo testing. I mean, my WotR collection has yet to see battle.
Woow! Wooow! Great looking set of games!
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve!
DeleteThat's a great variety of periods as well as great volume.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is!
DeleteDefinitely keeping yourself on the gaming front. 93 games is well ahead of me. Think I'm around 30 for the year
ReplyDeleteKeeping busy, for sure. Averaging a bit over two games per week. In the Old Days, getting in a dozen games per year was good for me.
DeleteThat is a lot of games. I think I must be around the 30 mark for the year as well, which is a good effort for me but pales against your count.
ReplyDeleteA lot of games, no doubt. Sometimes, it seems too many. Not often, though, unless I am hosting most of them.
DeleteA lot of different games played. No doubt with different rule sets to test the memory.
ReplyDeleteDifferent games with different rules. I think I have gotten better at assimilating and remembering the various game designs with frequent repetition.
DeleteA lot going down there Jonathan my heads in a spin just reading of it.
ReplyDeleteMy head spins with so much gaming.
DeleteSomeone's been a busy busy boy!
ReplyDeleteAnd yet, no game with you! We need to work on that oversight.
Delete100 games in the year plus blogging and painting. Jonathan you are a hobby powerhouse. Putting the rest of us to shame!😁
ReplyDeleteWe all work at our own pace. I should slow down.
DeleteJonathan, having played my first few games of C&C recently, I love the idea of transfering it to the table top.
ReplyDeleteBut, having read your opening paragraph above regarding your last post, I am going back to consider it as I did not see it at the time. I have a 'few' unpainted miniatures (enough for me to plan my 140th birthday I think) so will be interested to read the views.
Richard
C&C is an even better game with miniatures! We play ancients in both 6mm and 25mm (as seen here).
DeleteThank you for going back to weigh into the unpainted figures post. much appreciated!
You have been a very busy boy this year (and last) Jon - in fact, the combination of Covid inspired remote gaming and your retirement has led to a veritable flood of gaming!
ReplyDeleteI not in the least surprised you have reached a count in excess of 93 - in some ways, I am surprised it's not higher, having followed your AAR's this past 10 months - 100 by the end of the year - absolutely no doubt about it - at an average of 2 per week, a year is 104 and I would think you have been averaging more than 2 games per week this year?
COVID led to both earlier retirement and definitely more gaming. Without the rise in the ability to game remotely, I would likely be stuck gaming much less frequently. Yes, I seem to average just about two games per week.
DeleteStill early November so you’ll be making that century well before Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI think so too!
DeleteWell you have been a busy chap as always Jon! A nice variety of games which is always good and looking forward to the Spanish-American game AAR:).
ReplyDeleteVariety is the key to keeping gaming fresh. The SAW game should be interesting especially with the use of hidden movement, spotting, etc..
DeleteGreat stuff Johnathon, I must get out my biblical armies again myself
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt! Yes, Bring out your Biblicals!
DeleteWow… An impressive run of games Jonathan…Here’s to that century.
ReplyDeleteI’m looking forward to seeing the Spanish-American action.
All the best. Aly
Aly, this is a lot of gaming, no doubt. The Century is in sight. Next week, SAW. Stay tuned.
DeleteYet more evidence of the subjective definition of "fun" . . . Anyway, seeing this yesterday (when there were no comments yet) got me to thinking about Malcolm Gladwell and his writing. Specifically, his contention (now disproved and further examined) about the 10,000 hour mark for expertise. (See, if there is time or interest, https://www.6seconds.org/2022/06/20/10000-hour-rule/)
ReplyDeleteThis thinking led me to wonder if there might be levels or points at which wargamers could be considered, obejctively, to be experts.
What qualifications would apply? Would one have to consider time in hobby, money spent, number of figures (painted and unpainted) in possession, blog posts, games played, number of articles written, convention games hosted, etc.?
Yes, the definition of fun is subjective. As for wargamers as experts, what qualifies as wargaming expertise? In our own minds we may be brilliant generals on the wargaming table.
DeleteYou have been busy! I look forward to the Spanish-American War games - may the best Gringo win..
ReplyDeleteYes, quite busy. I am looking forward to the SAW game as well. You have incoming email with answers to your questions.
DeleteI really can't keep up with the number of games you are playing...if my impending retirement is one third as busy I will be in heaven!
ReplyDeleteThere are weeks in which I have trouble keeping up too.
DeleteImpressive amount of games! I'm lucky when I get 1 a month....
ReplyDeleteIn the ‘Old Days’ one game per month would have been good for me too.
DeletePhenomenal amount of games I'm not surprised you can't keep up the posting on games played, looking forward to the Spanish American action, always an interesting period!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Next week's SAW games will test out hidden movement in a multi-player, remote setting. I hope it goes as I expect...
DeleteI think you'll easily bypass 100 for the year.
ReplyDeleteExcited for you to be able to enjoy so much playtime tho!
On hundred games certainly seems within reach although holidays can dampen down the number of participants.
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