VBCW game at Hammerhead

[PanzerKaput]

Well what a day it was, the weather is horrid but still people came out to enjoy the day. Dave Rose, Angelo, Mort, Monsewer Crapaud and myself put on the first Very British Civil War game of the year at a show and a jolly interesting game it was. It was a very different VBCW game than the usual VBCW affair, taking time off from the various factions fighting each other and adding a little pulp and supernatural to it to make an interesting, if bizarre, game.





Now this was the first time that I have been to Hammerhead and indeed the first time I have run a participation game and I have to say it was a strange experience. Not totally knowing what to expect, I think we thought that no one would want to play, but a couple did actually which surprised me and they seemed to enjoy it as they spent the whole day we us.







My first impressions of the show was that the place was big and reminded me of Derby and Salute in a way but on a smaller scale. But the actually place was nice and light and airy, which meant that you could take photos without flashes or long exposure times, which was great. There was a lot of games and all where to a high standard and lots of people milling around. There were the usually traders and they seemed to be doing way, though I only got some stuff for WarBases and that was all, unlike me. The one thing that did stick out was the number of kids and also families. That was very nice to see.









The atmosphere throughout the whole day was very nice and friendly, and it was nice to see a number of my friends, Loki, Kev and Tricks to name a few and very nice to meet some new ones too from the Very British Civil Forum, Ironbelly, Boldie, Silver Fox and the Bishop of Grantham.









The game itself went well. It started off with the various factions fighting the Royalist/BUF forces but a strange this happened and once the Saxon hordes started attacking them they all forgot about there missions and start fighting the Saxons for survival. But by the end of the day the socialists had made its way to the Longship and manners to grab a box, a special box that contained an artefact of great power. There was even an incident of a Socialist soldier being saved by his copy of Das Capital.









All in all it was a jolly good day and I hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. Though we only had two people join in the game and they stayed all day, we had a lot of people that showed interest and enjoyed what we were doing, which is a good result. I will leave you with some more pictures.

[gamer Mac]

Lovely pictures
But you need to explain the game a bit better?
It looks mad

[PanzerKaput]

Yep that would help so here we go.

Time Team Special: Sutton Where?

This is the British Broadcasting Company bringing you a live, on your wireless, a very special programme from the Time Team and its latest dig at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk.
“Hello I’m Tony and for this Time Team Special we are at Sutton Hoo in the lovely Suffolk countryside away from all the unpleasantness that is happening all across the country. I am here with Mick and the usually crew but we are here too with representatives from His Majesties Government who have shown rather a lot of interest in these mounts in Suffolk. So Mick what can you tell us about what you have found and could this be the final resting place of the famous King Arthur?”

“Well Tony there has been so very interesting developments as you can see they have discovered the outline of a Saxon Longship is one of the barrows, in fact this one here” as Mick points in the direction on Barrow Mount One when Tony states, “Mick, that’s not an outline but it looks like a whole ship, with sails, shields”, “Tony I think you are looking in the wrong place and” Mick turns around to point up to Tony where he should be looking, “Stuth, that can’t be, well I never, what do you know that is a complete Saxon Longship and it should be there or rather it should but as just remains”

Just at that time there is sound of running boots and barking of orders “Blackshorts to me” as something is happening at the Longship’s barrow and a nearby voice shout “What the dickens’ are they? They look like Vikings coming out of the barrows” and then a commanding voice speaks “Cut the feed, cut the feed” and then silence.

“Sorry listeners it looks like there is a technical problem at the archaeological dig, well John what do you make of that?”,” Geoffrey I think those socialist types are planning to steal what is there and for  are whatever reason, so in the meantime here is some classical music to listen too”

The Plot

Archaeologists make a discovery in rural Suffolk that go to the roots of England. Could this be the resting place of King Arthur?

The local British Union of Fascists sees this as something which should be celebrated & owned. Is this King Arthur’s grave? What amazing artefacts can be unearthed here? Is Excalibur here? Some leading historians that are working for the government think so, especially as rumours of artefacts with strange runes spread through the land, could be one of them?

The local Parish Defence of the Anglican League calls for help. Is this really the legendary resting place of King Arthur and Excalibur? If so this must be a sign from God and if it is not Arthur's’ grave then they must see whatever is there does not fall into the hand of the British Union of Fascists and they get away with it.

As forces gather, no one remembers the stories about not disturbing graves or removing certain artefacts ... Whilst forces take up arms to dispute who should be king, A much Older King and his Hearthguard awakes.

- and they are not happy.

[Rob_bresnen]

Wow. Even by VBCW standards that is an odd plot! Great pictures though. I am glad you had a good game.

[krieghund]

Great looking game, who's side was the Ewok on?

[dice shaker]

Hello,

 realy nice pictures, great table & fantastic figures. The green british soldiers, wear they a real uniform colour, like rifles, or a more "fantastic" unit(like green Howards or green Yeomanry (Hunters)) ?

Thanks for the pictures, yours Sebastian.

[FramFramson]

Haha, wow, just wow.

Sheer lunacy this one, even by VBCW standards.

[Marine0846]

Cool idea, love it.
Love the figures and the terrain.

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

I saw this game on the day and wished I had time to join in but I was pre-booked on another game. It looked fantastic on the day, really great stuff. I loved the longship with all those banners.

[EndTransmission]

Looks like a fantastic setup and has given me loads of ideas for my little English village

[Eric the Shed]

Brilliant...love the whole concept

[PanzerKaput]

Thanks there chaps and I have to say I so enjoyed the day greatly. I am thinking of having this game at Derby and also Peterborough later in the year.

[TadPortly]

Good looking game and some really nice brushwork too.

[Count Winsky]

Great looking game and love the scenario