Anyone for an: Oxfordshire Oldhammer Gamers (OGG)?
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Grumdril
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Painting just about done, bases not finished yet though 
Jimbobodoll, you'll have 63 more figures on the table than me, at least to start with
Looking forward to it!
Jimbobodoll, you'll have 63 more figures on the table than me, at least to start with
Looking forward to it!
Golgfag1
Moderator
Quantity has a quality all of it's own, but quality does matter.
See you all there
Paul / Golgfag1
See you all there
Paul / Golgfag1
Grumdril":6nhcq008 said:Painting just about done, bases not finished yet though
Jimbobodoll, you'll have 63 more figures on the table than me, at least to start with
Looking forward to it!
Golgfag1
Moderator
Just a quick post to all of you who turned up for our 'first' game and to say thanks for running through the scenario of "Get to the other-side" and forgiving me riding rough-shod through the entire concept of the game! But, it appeared to work and you all left the table with a smile , one way or another. I'll post the photos as soon as I can, with a summery of what happened, because - I'm not sure what did happen, but you know - because you were there 
- So, forgive me, if I miss anything!
Hope the journeys home weren't too bad?
Paul / Golgfag1
(Note to self paint more chariots
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If, I'd known you were going to be there that early in the day, I'd have been there sooner!
, one way or another. I'll post the photos as soon as I can, with a summery of what happened, because - I'm not sure what did happen, but you know - because you were there - So, forgive me, if I miss anything!Hope the journeys home weren't too bad?
Paul / Golgfag1
(Note to self paint more chariots
)If, I'd known you were going to be there that early in the day, I'd have been there sooner!
Harry":3gqn0w8j said:Oh, I am in the Brewery Tap now.
Grumdril
Member
So, the important question is, when's the next one? Presumably from there we can work out the who and the what.
Did I get the impression we're thinking of doing this roughly monthly? Our calendar's fairly clear on Fridays for the forseeable future, so the earlier I can get this booked in the better my chances with the exit visa
Did I get the impression we're thinking of doing this roughly monthly? Our calendar's fairly clear on Fridays for the forseeable future, so the earlier I can get this booked in the better my chances with the exit visa
Drjones007
Member
Thanks for the great time guys. I expect that I'll be in Oxford ever five or six weeks, so you can expect to see more cavalry and much, much more 'tactical' cowardice in the future. To be honest, it was a joy just to show off minis and roll some dice with everyone involved. Can't wait to see photos!
Grumdril
Member
It's never too early!
I'm off on 1st Nov too. On account of it being half term I imagine we'll have something planned for the day, so not 100% if that will work out or clash. I should be OK for the evening though.
Next time around I was thinking we should do something more straight-forward-ish, perhaps (depending on numbers) a 2-sided and a 3-sided scenario, linked in some way, then the outcome feeding into the following game. No idea how the "plot" on that would work though
And, given the date, there probably ought to be some undead involved somewhere (Harry?).
Paul / Grumdril
I'm off on 1st Nov too. On account of it being half term I imagine we'll have something planned for the day, so not 100% if that will work out or clash. I should be OK for the evening though.
Next time around I was thinking we should do something more straight-forward-ish, perhaps (depending on numbers) a 2-sided and a 3-sided scenario, linked in some way, then the outcome feeding into the following game. No idea how the "plot" on that would work though
And, given the date, there probably ought to be some undead involved somewhere (Harry?).
Paul / Grumdril
Grumdril
Member
Another, probably better, thought occurs. How about a two-sided game, with 2 players on each side, plus (gasp!) a GM? I'm thinking an early GW style scenario where the two halves of each side have vaguely aligned but slightly divergent objectives. If we do get together again on the 1st I won't have nearly as much painting done as I'd like, so I'd happily GM.
On the other, other hand I'm sure we all have plenty of ideas of games we'd like to do, so let's stick them all in a pot and see what bubbles to the surface.
On the other, other hand I'm sure we all have plenty of ideas of games we'd like to do, so let's stick them all in a pot and see what bubbles to the surface.
Harry
Member
Here is a thought ....
If we are thinking of getting together on the 1st ....
On the 2nd November is the "Night of the Living Lead" all day Saturday Halloween game. (At my house)
GROG (Gloucestershire Retro and Oldhammer Gamers) could extend and invitation to OGG and we could make a day of it?
If we are thinking of getting together on the 1st ....
On the 2nd November is the "Night of the Living Lead" all day Saturday Halloween game. (At my house)
GROG (Gloucestershire Retro and Oldhammer Gamers) could extend and invitation to OGG and we could make a day of it?
Jimbobodoll
Member
Thanks for the fantastic night of dice-rolling and model-shuffling last Friday. Much envious/curious looks from the historical wargamers around us.
It was a great scenario for a first (proper) meet for a new group of wargamers, so thanks for Paul for organising it and putting it on!
It was a great scenario for a first (proper) meet for a new group of wargamers, so thanks for Paul for organising it and putting it on!
Golgfag1
Moderator
Interesting , tell us more 
As I've not been following that particular thread - will go and read now.
OK, now read your idea Harry.
Now, How do you want this to run - Friday night at Abingdon (preliminary skirmish - missing sheep/ sorry goats etc! Also gives those of us who can't make Saturday a chance to take part) and at your house on Saturday? (Full on assault). On a personal note this means I get two weekends on the trot of Oldhammer
Harrys idea
"Its a BRILLIANT PLAN!
Our basic idea was that the Players would be Necromancers. Raising as much undead as they can as fast as they can (getting increasingly powerful as midnight approaches) to achieve certain objectives ... artifacts to recover, allies to release from tombs etc etc.
We plan a Necromancers deck of cards with the various goals and other random events thrown in and we draw a new one every hour so an increasing number of objectives come into play as the game progresses and the Necromancers must split their forces to accomplish as many objectives as possible.
I think we just liked the idea of the completely random unfolding of events.
All the action would be based around a small human village who would basically be trying to survive the night whilst this battle went on in and around their village. They will basically be AI controlled trying to protect their homes and not really aware that the artifact hanging over their fireplace is of crucial importance to the necromancers.
Not sure how that fits in with the overall scheme but as our ideas flesh out we can post them on this thread and see how they can all be woven together".
Paul / Golgfag1
, tell us more As I've not been following that particular thread - will go and read now.OK, now read your idea Harry.
Now, How do you want this to run - Friday night at Abingdon (preliminary skirmish - missing sheep/ sorry goats etc! Also gives those of us who can't make Saturday a chance to take part) and at your house on Saturday? (Full on assault). On a personal note this means I get two weekends on the trot of Oldhammer
Harrys idea
"Its a BRILLIANT PLAN!
Our basic idea was that the Players would be Necromancers. Raising as much undead as they can as fast as they can (getting increasingly powerful as midnight approaches) to achieve certain objectives ... artifacts to recover, allies to release from tombs etc etc.
We plan a Necromancers deck of cards with the various goals and other random events thrown in and we draw a new one every hour so an increasing number of objectives come into play as the game progresses and the Necromancers must split their forces to accomplish as many objectives as possible.
I think we just liked the idea of the completely random unfolding of events.
All the action would be based around a small human village who would basically be trying to survive the night whilst this battle went on in and around their village. They will basically be AI controlled trying to protect their homes and not really aware that the artifact hanging over their fireplace is of crucial importance to the necromancers.
Not sure how that fits in with the overall scheme but as our ideas flesh out we can post them on this thread and see how they can all be woven together".
Paul / Golgfag1
Harry":22ueg108 said: