Last week saw a complete bust at the gaming table. One game was cancelled due to illness (not mine!), and a second game scrapped due to a Zoom server outage. This was the first time that Zoom technical issues caused a game cancellation. This event was surprising after five years of no interruptions. I will give Zoom this one, this time. With my annual contract coming due, this could have been an inopportune time for system failure.
Last week also saw a pick-up in activity in a PBEM SYW campaign that had fallen silent for several weeks. We ready ourselves for a big battle at Prague. Prussians have a tough task of dislodging the Austrian Army from their White Mountain defenses.
The week ahead looks to see the game schedule back on the rails with games slated for Wednesday (make-up game from last week's Zoom outage) and Thursday. Thursday sees a playtest of Tony's WSS rules. Beautiful 25mm figures played on a hex grid with a lineage of Commands & Colors, what is not to like? I may even get a call to join into a F2F gaming session at some point in the week if I am lucky.
A couple of Biblical units are mustering out and will be queueing up at the photo booth once they have been based. First, though, is a regiment of British cavalry for the 18mm SYW project. These troopers muster out as the 6th Dragoon Regiment. Figures are Eureka Miniatures.
For now, back to the painting desk.
Always a good fallback to fill any game cancellations with painting. I did the same with the Zoom outage.
ReplyDeleteWith luck, we can get the game in on Wednesday.
DeleteGreat looking figures Jonathan and good to have a line up at the photo booth of completed units and a full schedule of games.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ben! It is good to stay busy.
DeleteNice work on the British Dragoons, they look great, lovely little figures too. Frustrating for gaming last week but looks like this week could be a lot better for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie! Last week offered different opportunities so not so frustrating. An old gaming friend dropped by that I have not seen in a long time so that was a bonus.
DeleteI like the look of those British cavalry. Shame about the Zoom outage cancelling your game
ReplyDeleteThanks, Neil! The Zoom server outage was a first.
DeleteNice work on the cavalry there Jon:). Shame about the Zoom outage, which over 5 years, is pretty good going to be honest. As a Parent Carer the Zoom or Teams meetings I've been on have been very hit or miss affairs, due to internet reliability or not, as the case may be. Very frustrating at times! Fingers crossed for some games for you this week. Nothing on the horizon for me for at least two weeks, but plenty of chances for some reading in the meantime:).
ReplyDeleteThanks! Over five years, my Zoom experience has been reliable unless an issue pops up from a participant’s unstable internet connection. Should have games this week. Reading is a good alternative.
DeleteThat Dragoon unit looks great, at least you were able to use the time well when games were cancelled..
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to '2nd White Mountain', Frederick The Great's battle plan looks good!
Thanks! Not sure how successful we will be at Second White Mountain. I hope for the best.
DeleteGreat work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThe dragoons look great. The wonderful thing about our hobby is that it is multi-faceted. So, always opportunities to engage and make progress.
ReplyDeleteThanks! You are absolutely right, Richard. When one door closes, another is always open.
DeleteA double whammy on the game front, one of the bonuses of our multi facetted is that there is usually a hobby related fall back position in such circumstances. Another fine SYW regiment there Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Phil!
DeleteGreat looking cavalry. Wow for the upcoming schedule of games, sounds like you will have fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Have some good games coming up this week.
DeleteA rare event for you to have a week with no gaming Jon - but seems like you have put the extra time to good use! The British cavalry looks excellent.
ReplyDeleteA rare event, indeed! Very unusual to have two game cancellations in one week. Glad you approve of the dragoons.
DeleteA great looking Dragoon unit Jon. Can't remember us having any problems with Zoom before. Let's hope it was just a one off.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! Having the Zoom server down was a first for me.
Deletebad luck on the game cancellations. I hate it when that happens. I guess that Zoom may be forgiven this ONE time after 5 years. but just this once.
ReplyDeleteNice job on painting.
Yes, Zoom is forgiven, this time. Besides, the make-up game is on deck for this week. Happy you like the dragoons.
DeleteGaming time down but painting time up, so at least you got a chunk of hobby time in Jonathan and it sounds as though you are going to more than make up for it this week.
ReplyDeleteAllocating hobby time is a fine balancing act. Last week the balance tipped toward painting and other activities. This week, perhaps back toward gaming.
DeleteJonathan,
ReplyDeleteYou can certainly turn out painted miniatures!
Neil
Still quite a few completed units awaiting their turn at the photo booth.
DeleteNice to see some British Jon.
ReplyDeleteBritish infantry coming up!
DeleteSplendid looking cavalry and poor show on the Zoom front!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks! Zoom game on deck today.
DeleteLovely cavalry. Which battle will be their first chance to show their quality?
ReplyDeleteThanks! First appearance is unknown. Need to return SYW/WAS back to the table after a long absence.
DeleteNicely done Jon 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt!
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