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Re: Wor Lard

 

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Matt, if you don¡¯t object, I¡¯ll add you and your wife to my daily prayers. So sorry you are going through this trial.?

Byron?


On Jan 5, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Matthew Slade <SLADE.M@...> wrote:

?I¡¯ll be there again if all is well at home. My wife was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour last June so I¡¯ve no idea where we will be with that.?

I think the charge is fine. Most Lardy days do it to help cover costs.?

Cheers
Matt Slade


On 4 Jan 2020, at 23:36, James Catchpole via Groups.Io <jlcatchpole@...> wrote:

? Hi All,

The sixth installment of Wor Lard will be on April 25th (once again the
Saturday after Salute).

Rich Clarke has confirmed his attendance and although he hasn't
definitely said what game he's bringing, I think it will be something
with the initials II! I'll be confirming other games in the near future.

Unfortunately, after discussions with the club committee, I will have to
charge an attendance fee of ?5 this year (arrangements for paying it, to
be confirmed shortly). Refreshments will be put on as usual and it will
still be free if you bring a game.

Anyone interested in attending just drop me a line.

Cheers,
Jim

Re: Wor Lard

 

Hi Matt,

I had heard, but I didn't realise it was that bad. Please give Debs my best.

I'll hold a place open for you.

Cheers,
Jim?


On Sun, 5 Jan 2020 20:28 Matthew Slade, <SLADE.M@...> wrote:
I¡¯ll be there again if all is well at home. My wife was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour last June so I¡¯ve no idea where we will be with that.?

I think the charge is fine. Most Lardy days do it to help cover costs.?

Cheers
Matt Slade


On 4 Jan 2020, at 23:36, James Catchpole via Groups.Io <jlcatchpole=[email protected]> wrote:

? Hi All,

The sixth installment of Wor Lard will be on April 25th (once again the
Saturday after Salute).

Rich Clarke has confirmed his attendance and although he hasn't
definitely said what game he's bringing, I think it will be something
with the initials II! I'll be confirming other games in the near future.

Unfortunately, after discussions with the club committee, I will have to
charge an attendance fee of ?5 this year (arrangements for paying it, to
be confirmed shortly). Refreshments will be put on as usual and it will
still be free if you bring a game.

Anyone interested in attending just drop me a line.

Cheers,
Jim

Re: Wor Lard

 

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I¡¯ll be there again if all is well at home. My wife was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour last June so I¡¯ve no idea where we will be with that.?

I think the charge is fine. Most Lardy days do it to help cover costs.?

Cheers
Matt Slade


On 4 Jan 2020, at 23:36, James Catchpole via Groups.Io <jlcatchpole@...> wrote:

? Hi All,

The sixth installment of Wor Lard will be on April 25th (once again the
Saturday after Salute).

Rich Clarke has confirmed his attendance and although he hasn't
definitely said what game he's bringing, I think it will be something
with the initials II! I'll be confirming other games in the near future.

Unfortunately, after discussions with the club committee, I will have to
charge an attendance fee of ?5 this year (arrangements for paying it, to
be confirmed shortly). Refreshments will be put on as usual and it will
still be free if you bring a game.

Anyone interested in attending just drop me a line.

Cheers,
Jim

Re: IABSM in 6mm

 

In 10mm I tend to use a different base size/format and in all scales I tend to use terrain pieces (logs, rocks, bushes) to denote the level of the big man.?


On Sun, 5 Jan 2020 at 00:10, Mike Leese <mike.leese@...> wrote:


Best Regards

Mike Leese
(N. Wales)


On 5 Jan 2020, at 00:02, bill <bill@...> wrote:

Command Vehicle with 4 rocks = Big Man level 4

I think I¡¯ll go with 4 dancing girls ?


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

-------- Original message --------
From: Mike Leese <mike.leese@...>
Date: 04/01/2020 20:38 (GMT+00:00)
Subject: Re: [TooFatLardies] IABSM in 6mm

For a big man you could put a radio operator on the same base.?
I know someone who puts his Arabian army commander on a flying carpet with dancing girls on the same base.?

So a radio op might not be dancing girls but...

Best Regards

Mike Leese
(N. Wales)


On 3 Jan 2020, at 02:38, Bruce Ross via Groups.Io <acctingman69@...> wrote:

Thanks John

Maybe I can put a Big Man on a smaller base, but dress it up a bit more with more terrain
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Re: IABSM in 6mm

 

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Best Regards

Mike Leese
(N. Wales)


On 5 Jan 2020, at 00:02, bill <bill@...> wrote:

Command Vehicle with 4 rocks = Big Man level 4

I think I¡¯ll go with 4 dancing girls ?


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

-------- Original message --------
From: Mike Leese <mike.leese@...>
Date: 04/01/2020 20:38 (GMT+00:00)
Subject: Re: [TooFatLardies] IABSM in 6mm

For a big man you could put a radio operator on the same base.?
I know someone who puts his Arabian army commander on a flying carpet with dancing girls on the same base.?

So a radio op might not be dancing girls but...

Best Regards

Mike Leese
(N. Wales)


On 3 Jan 2020, at 02:38, Bruce Ross via Groups.Io <acctingman69@...> wrote:

Thanks John

Maybe I can put a Big Man on a smaller base, but dress it up a bit more with more terrain
<Screenshot_20200104-235858_Instagram.jpg>
Re: IABSM in 6mm

 

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Command Vehicle with 4 rocks = Big Man level 4



Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

-------- Original message --------
From: Mike Leese <mike.leese@...>
Date: 04/01/2020 20:38 (GMT+00:00)
Subject: Re: [TooFatLardies] IABSM in 6mm

For a big man you could put a radio operator on the same base.?
I know someone who puts his Arabian army commander on a flying carpet with dancing girls on the same base.?

So a radio op might not be dancing girls but...

Best Regards

Mike Leese
(N. Wales)


On 3 Jan 2020, at 02:38, Bruce Ross via Groups.Io <acctingman69@...> wrote:

Thanks John

Maybe I can put a Big Man on a smaller base, but dress it up a bit more with more terrain

Re: IABSM in 6mm

 

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I use rocks on the base to denote a big man



Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.



-------- Original message --------
From: Mike Leese <mike.leese@...>
Date: 04/01/2020 20:38 (GMT+00:00)
Subject: Re: [TooFatLardies] IABSM in 6mm

For a big man you could put a radio operator on the same base.?
I know someone who puts his Arabian army commander on a flying carpet with dancing girls on the same base.?

So a radio op might not be dancing girls but...

Best Regards

Mike Leese
(N. Wales)


On 3 Jan 2020, at 02:38, Bruce Ross via Groups.Io <acctingman69@...> wrote:

Thanks John

Maybe I can put a Big Man on a smaller base, but dress it up a bit more with more terrain

Wor Lard

 

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Hi All,

The sixth installment of Wor Lard will be on April 25th (once again the
Saturday after Salute).

Rich Clarke has confirmed his attendance and although he hasn't
definitely said what game he's bringing, I think it will be something
with the initials II! I'll be confirming other games in the near future.

Unfortunately, after discussions with the club committee, I will have to
charge an attendance fee of ?5 this year (arrangements for paying it, to
be confirmed shortly). Refreshments will be put on as usual and it will
still be free if you bring a game.

Anyone interested in attending just drop me a line.

Cheers,
Jim

Re: IABSM in 6mm

 

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For a big man you could put a radio operator on the same base.?
I know someone who puts his Arabian army commander on a flying carpet with dancing girls on the same base.?

So a radio op might not be dancing girls but...

Best Regards

Mike Leese
(N. Wales)


On 3 Jan 2020, at 02:38, Bruce Ross via Groups.Io <acctingman69@...> wrote:

Thanks John

Maybe I can put a Big Man on a smaller base, but dress it up a bit more with more terrain

Re: Specials Index 2019

 

I've played and written up several scenarios for the specials over the years. From Sharp Practice (Mex-US war, WW I, WW II, Vietnam, and hypothetical pre WW I scenarios). A couple from Nam and one for Operation Torch have been mentioned by? the group. The older specials have many good scenarios by? many others from around the world.

Makes one wonder if there's really interest.



On Sat, Jan 4, 2020 at 10:39 AM Dan <dan.albrecht.vt@...> wrote:
Thanks, Derek. Great resource especially for guys like me who complain that nobody has written any scenarios......? ;)

Re: Specials Index 2019

 

Thanks, Derek. Great resource especially for guys like me who complain that nobody has written any scenarios......? ;)
Re: IABSM in 6mm

 

For my 6mm ww2 stuff, I base the infantry on 1p coins and the big men on 2p coins.
I use as many figures as the BMs level as a quick visual reminder. Then fill out the base with odd jeeps, kettenkrads etc. To complete the little scene.

Ricey
Re: Using CoC with Skirmish Campaigns scenarios?

 

FWIW, I'll just say that the Skirmish Campaigns books are great. Very detailed maps, order of battle, etc. In many respects however it seems like far too few figures/men to what actually took place but the research is excellent. I use the SC books for IABSM and use the conversions recommended in the TFL Christmas 2004 Special. Fairly simple. One squad in SC becomes one platoon in IABSM, on-board MGs and mortars get doubled, number of tanks stays the same, etc
Re: A solo Seven Spears game I played a while back (Japanese Dux)

 

Ooooo that's nice!
But a new born and kiddie #4? Your hands will be full!

Congratulations on the addition to your clan though.

James?
Re: Pen & Sword books 99p

 

I'm on their website. were these e-books?
Re: CoC in the East

 

Sorry to hear.

Though a common problem for the German's during this period.?

The Russians did have ammunition problems for the KVs, there are a lot of stories of them just ploughing around German positions with just mg's blazing.

So a play balance could of been to limit its ammo. Another would be to use a T26, T60 or similar. As they had them by the cart load.

Till the German's got decent Heat rounds, its a case of grin and bear it.?

??
Re: IABSM in 6mm

 

That's brillant rovens!
Re: IABSM in 6mm

 

I use rounds for troops and then rectangular bases with a label for big men.
Re: A solo Seven Spears game I played a while back (Japanese Dux)

 

Love the green base cloth. You have done a great job with the randomised splotches.

I try to add a little variation in height to table, even if it is a thin book or round edged shape. Some double-thickness cardboard cut into a 'hill' shape and put under the cloth may make it even more natural. I've borrowed the odd tea towel before but make sure you square it with the missus first!

Grah
Re: IABSM in 6mm

 

Just a thought but could the Big Man be a 10mm miniature?
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