With the ships done, its time to look into airpower. Navwar also produce 1:3000 aircraft to go with the ships, although these are pretty much pushing the boundaries of sanity in terms of size. An F4F Wildcat with a wingspan of 11 meters in reality would scale down to around […]
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Hordes of the Things – Part 02 – Selecting a system
Hordes of the Things – Part 01 – From tiny acorns …
These things always have a way of starting fairly innocuously. Tom and myself were sitting around, enjoying a frosty beer after a particularly hard fought game of “Battles for Empire” (Anglo-Zulu War). To hand was a box of old magazines which I was too sentimental to recycle, mostly ‘White Dwarf’ […]
Hacking the Hannspree Hannspad – Part 3 – The Stock ROM
Hacking the Hannspree Hannspad – Part 2 – Hardware .. Hannspad vs iPad
Hacking the Hannspree Hannspad
Hordes of the Things – Part 10 – Lurker
Firearms – 2nd Sept 2011
These are a few pictures from Howard Williamson's collection. Although we were visiting him on business, he took the time to talk us through his amazing collection of firearms spanning a variety of periods, including Napoleonic, Crimean, Anglo-Zulu War, American Civil War, The Great War, and The Second World War. Its not every day you get to handle a Martini-Henry Rifle from the Zulu Wars, or a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. So A Big thanks to Howard for taking the time to talk us through each piece and the history behind it.
Hordes of the Things – Part 09 – Behemoth
Full Thrust – Part4 – Bringing the heat
Full Thrust – Part2 – Whats in the GZG £25 Starter Box
Hordes of the Things – Part 03 – The farming of the noobs
Hordes of the Things – Part 15 – Hero
Hordes of the Things – Part 14 – Magicians
Hordes of the Things – Part 13 – Rider
Carrier Taskforce – Part 1 – Purchase and assembly
Damyns Hall Military and Flying Machines Show – 6th August 2011
Photos from 'Military & Flying Machines', Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster, 6th August 2011. Thanks to Bret for getting the photos to me. Great selection of WW2 ground vehicles, Aircraft, arms and equipment, along with a few more modern bits and pieces.
Full Thrust – Part5 – Balance, or lack thereof
SW1V – Run 09 – RFK 9th Dec 2006
An unexpected late night run saw the group clear their second instance in horde territory. Charlga Razorflank fell at the first attempt in the early hours of the morning. Although relatively challenging, the group suffered only a single wipe due to some "unfortunate" pulling. A rarespawn bat brought some nice caster loot. Attendance: Eredin Warrior Lvl 28 (Tom) Silentninja Rogue Lvl 27 (Rich) Daftwandarer Paladin Lvl 29 (Matt) Davlin Priest Lvl 27 (Alex) Mellinda Warlock Lvl 27 (James) Phat Lewtz: Gratz to Eredin Gratz to Mellinda Gratz to Eredin Lessons Learned: Seven pigs is too many The barrens dont get any smaller.
SW1V – Run 07 – SFK 2nd June 2006
Second time in Shadowfang Keep turned out quite easy for the group! A fast run with no wipes or deaths yielded some good loots. Odo was taken down with additional mobs due to a runaway feared bat, but the Wolfmaster and Arugal himself were downed without trouble. Attendance: Eredin Warrior Lvl 25 (Tom) Silentninja Rogue Lvl 24 (Rich) Daftwandarer Paladin Lvl 25 (Matt) Davlin Priest Lvl 22 (Alex) Mellinda Warlock Lvl 23 (James) Phat Lewtz: Gratz to Eredin Gratz to Davlin Gratz to Davlin Lessons Learned: Do not fear bats on Odo lol. Arugal is not alone!
SW1V – Run 04 – WC 20th May 2006
Following on from the previous WC run the party was held up by a horde party at the entrance to the network of caves. All looked lost for our heroes as a great Tauren warrior barred the way home. From nowhere a Paladin with an immense (blantantly warrior) sword descended to slay the infidels! The party was escorted to Ratchet to repair before returning once more to the home of Mutanus. A clear run with zero wipes ensued. Deviate Faerie Dragon spawned but overall loot was poor. And still no shield from Kresh! Nice chest tho ty!
Attendance:
Eredin Warrior Lvl 22
Silentninja Rogue Lvl 20
Daftwandarer Paladin Lvl 22
Davlin Priest Lvl 19
Mellinda Warlock Lvl 19
Phat Lewtz:
Mutant Scale Breastplate
Gratz to Eredin
Lessons Learned:
Epic Lvl 60 alts FTW! Kresh hates Tom!
SW1V – Run 03 – WC 14th May 2006
Wailing Caverns were cleared in the groups first venture into horde terriotory. With only one wipe Mutaus The Devourer fell in a run packed with good loot and a rare spawn dragon. A good run for an unfamiliar instance.
Attendance:
Eredin Warrior Lvl 21
Silentninja Rogue Lvl 18
Daftwandarer Paladin Lvl 20
Davlin Priest Lvl 17
Mellinda Warlock Lvl 18
Not sure about lvls at start. But these are fairly close
Phat Lewtz:
Viper Stinger
Gratz to Eredin
Firebelcher
Gratz to Davlin
Slime-Encrusted Pads
Gratz to Mellinda
Lessons Learned:
Unauthorized DPS is punishable by corpse dance!
ZOMFG First Dragon Kill!
SW1V – Run 08 – BFD 3rd Dec 2006
The Stormwind 1st V made their first outing in many months with a trip to the previously unexplored Blackfathom Deeps. The break seemed to have done no harm as the party swept through the instance without a single death. Some proclaimed the dungeon too easy for a group of such high calibre. Take note Gnomeregan! We're coming for you! Attendance: Eredin Warrior Lvl 27 (Tom) Silentninja Rogue Lvl 25 (Rich) Daftwandarer Paladin Lvl 28 (Matt) Davlin Priest Lvl 25 (Alex) Mellinda Warlock Lvl 26 (James) Phat Lewtz: Gratz to Eredin Gratz to Davlin Gratz to Daftwandarer Lessons Learned: Crabs are cowards Matt is a Leroy
SW1V – Run 06 – SFK 30th May 2006
Shadowfang Keep was cleared at the first attempt. With most players at the bottom end of the level bracket Arugal was taken down in a close fight. Only 2 wipes occured during the run, mostly due to obscene aggro radius. Gratz to all on completeing the instance at such a low level! Attendance: Eredin Warrior Lvl 24 Silentninja Rogue Lvl 23 Daftwandarer Paladin Lvl 24 DavlinPriest Lvl 22 Mellinda Warlock Lvl 21 Phat Lewtz: Gratz to Mellinda Gratz to Mellinda Lessons Learned: Healers dont like playing "Chase the MT". Check just inside the doors first.
SW1V – Run 05 – DM 25th May 2006
Deadmines cleared in what may be the groups last venture the Westfall instance. Smite was downed with multiple adds again. One wipe only due to the usual Captain Greenskin ninja pull but soulstone to the rescue. Vancleef was taken down cleanly. Very nice loots this run. Attendance: Eredin Warrior Lvl 23 Silentninja Rogue Lvl 22 Daftwandarer Paladin Lvl 23 Davlin Priest Lvl 20 Mellinda Warlock Lvl 20 Phat Lewtz: Taskmaster Axe Gratz to Daftwandarer Lavishly Jeweled Ring Gratz to Daftwandarer Emberstone Staff Gratz to Davlin Gratz to Mellinda Gratz to Silentninja Lessons Learned: Those walkways should have safety rails FFS! Third time is a charm.
Games Weekend JUL 2011 – 15mm Hordes of the Things
Photos from Jagerzerg at James' Place. Mostly 15mm Hordes of the Things pics, Toms Goblins vs Richards Elves. Photo Quality is dire because someone forgot to borrow the SLR so these were taken on a mobile phone
Games Weekend Apr 2010 – Anglo-Zulu War
some pics form Games weekend April 2010, a nice outing for Toms Zulu set using the "Battles for Empire" rules set, which hadn't seen much action since the WW1 project picked up stea, was great to give the redcoats another outing. Play lasted from late afternoon saturday, till sunrise sunday morning.
Salute 2011
Pictures from “Salute 2011” Saturday April 16th. As always a awe inspiring show, with all the usual traders and spectacular games on display, for both participation and spectators. Wargames Illustrated stole the show with their Great War display game of the 1915 Galipoli offensive.
Roadtrip 2008 – France / Belgium / Germany / Rock-im-Park
Photos from the 2008 road trip across Europe. Good times!
Carrier Taskforce – Part 5 – Musings on Rules
Games Weekend Feb 2011 – WW1
Photos from games weekend Feb 2011, some good photos of Toms "Great War" Miniatures
Games Weekend Oct 2010 – WW1
Photos from games weekend October 2010 (back when we had a big enough house for this kind of thing), mostly photos of Toms "Great War" game
Games Weekend Aug 2010 – WW1
Pictures from uberzerg August 2010. Mostly Toms WW1 in 28mm Game. Got a good few games played that weekend, and found new uses for red laser spirit levels