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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: Malamute on September 15, 2009, 08:30:22 AM
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Somewhere in the British occupied province of Chilli, China 1883.
Major Allan Farquar-Farquarson VC, hero of the battles of Shere Bridge and Kew Gardens opened his eyes at the sound of birds chirping outside. He gently lifted his head from the pillow and eased himself out of bed trying not to awaken his companion.
He quietly tiptoed to the window and pulled back the blind. The room was flooded with a sudden blaze of light from the red sun rising above the horizon.
"Farquarson San, What you doing?" murmured his partner. Allan turned his head and looked at the slight figure laying in the bed.
She lay there exposed from where he had pulled back the sheet, her soft flesh almost white in colour and the sight of her long raven black hair excited him greatly, but perhaps it was the fact that she was niece to the emperor of Japan that thrilled him the most.
"God, I love the east" he muttered to himself as he hurridly returned to bed...
A diplomatic crisis in the making...... Whatever will happen next ???
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A very intriguing start. 8)
But if I were Farquar-Farquarson, I'd be very careful - some of these Oriental "ladies" aren't always what they seem to be.
Then again, if Thunderchicken's playing the Major I don't suppose it'll matter! lol
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A very intriguing start. 8)
But if I were Farquar-Farquarson, I'd be very careful - some of these Oriental "ladies" aren't always what they seem to be.
Then again, if Thunderchicken's playing the Major I don't suppose it'll matter! lol
lol lol lol lol lol
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BANZAI!!!!! ;D
cheers
James
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really a very intriguing start, can't wait to see what's next.
and photos???
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really a very intriguing start, can't wait to see what's next.
and photos???
Oh yes, game report with photos later in the week... :)
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Nice opening, cant wait to see what happens
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A very intriguing start. 8)
But if I were Farquar-Farquarson, I'd be very careful - some of these Oriental "ladies" aren't always what they seem to be.
Then again, if Thunderchicken's playing the Major I don't suppose it'll matter! lol
lol lol
Have you been reading my diary from my airline days?
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A very intriguing start. 8)
But if I were Farquar-Farquarson, I'd be very careful - some of these Oriental "ladieboys" aren't always what they seem to be.
Then again, if Thunderchicken's playing the Major he would undoubtably relish it! lol
::)
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lol lol
Have you been reading my diary from my airline days?
:o :o :o lol
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Sounds interesting
Will look forward to the photos (Not the bedroom scene,by the way ::)) the diplomatic crisis, honest ;)
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Sounds interesting
Will look forward to the photos (Not the bedroom scene,by the way ::)) the diplomatic crisis, honest ;)
Are you talking about the game or my diary? ;)
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Ooer, I'm not sure I want to turn up now :o
;)
cheers
James
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Intriguing stuff, I await whatever follows with interest.
Also, and I do hate to point it out, but you’ve spelt ‘storm’ wrong in the title. And shouldn’t it be ‘over’ rather than ‘in’?
Unless, of course, ‘strom’ is some new type of oriental drug I’m not aware of?
::)
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Shades of Gilbert and Sullivan lol
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Shades of Gilbert and Sullivan lol
Don't say Thunderchicken is going to sing as well
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I will now, forever picture TC as Jim Broadbent.
(http://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/reviews/film/topsy%20turvy%20mikado.JPG)
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Looking forward to this one!
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I'm wondering why there aren't any other VSF gamers in Shropshire. I really can't understand it ???
lol
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Illustrated London News office, London, 18/09/1883.
"Word has just reached our office of an engagement that occured yesterday afternoon in the British occupied Chilli Province in China......
It seems Japan launched a sudden unprovoked attack on a British garrison...
Prussian troops also involved....
British losses high, but the attack was successfully repulsed....
Japanese aeroneff destroyed in aerial battle with HMAS Nimbus.....
Colonel Horatio Stayhard VC critically wounded.....
More news and images soon...
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Illustrated London News office, London, 18/09/1883.
"Word has just reached our office of an engagement that occured yesterday afternoon in the British occupied Chilli Province in China......
It seems Japan launched a sudden unprovoked attack on a British garrison...
Prussian troops also involved....
British losses high, but the attack was successfully repulsed....
Japanese aeroneff destroyed in aerial battle with HMAS Nimbus.....
Colonel Horatio Stayhard VC critically wounded.....
More news and images soon...
Hurrah for the Nimbus!
Let's hope Col Stayhard can keep his pecker up and return to the fray :-I
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Illustrated London News office, London, 18/09/1883.
Further news arriving by the hour:
Unfortunately Colonel Stayhard VC has succumbed to his wounds after becoming involved in a duel with a high ranking Prussian officer. The Prussian also died in the fight, both men managing to run the other through. It was pure bad luck, we believe the Prussian used underhand tactics at the start of the duel by poking a stick through the spokes of Horatio's Penny Farthing causing him to become unstable and nearly fall off. Dashed bad form Eh waht?
Apparently the destroyed Japanese Aeroneff IJMS Kashima (the pride of the Imperial navy) was on its maiden flight.
It appears the incident was sparked by the recent rumours of an illict affair between our own Courageous officer Allan Farquar-Farquarson VC (hero of Shere Bridge and Kew) and the niece of the Japanese Emperor Miss Shiri Garu.
Images will shortly become available which I am sure dear reader will give a clearer picture of what is now unfolding in the East
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This communique was intercepted and translated this morning. Although brief, I believe there is more to the encounter than meets the eye.
Most honourable Sir, I have bad news.
The niece of our most beloved Emperor Meiji, Shiri-garu, was taken captive by the treacherous British whilst she was on an excursion visiting dear friends and held in a small compound about 10000 chō (1193000yds) from the Chilli capital.
A small force was dispatched to try and negotiate a peaceful return of the royal personage but were fired upon without provocation!
The unfortunate news being that the IJMS Kashima was lost with all hands and the diplomatic party have not returned.
This cannot be left unavenged and action must be taken before the British decide to take over the whole of China as they seem to have a tendancy to do with the rest of the world. Who knows, maybe they will turn their eyes to our blessed islands.
Your obedient and humble servant...
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Opening views of the situation. Brits in the compound and village and the Prussians and Japanese ready to cross the bridges
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4491.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4492.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4493.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4494.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4498.jpg)
The dastardly Farquar leading Shiri-garu astray
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4495.jpg)
The Japanese storm the bridge
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4499.jpg)
The Prussians attempt to cross the river but are held at bay by Bengal lancers (there's a first time for everything ;) )
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4506.jpg)
The Japanese suit Garibenkun is first into the compound...
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4505.jpg)
But it doesn't last long...
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4508.jpg)
The lancers make short work of the first Prussian wave but get a bit skittish and soon run away (possibly the view of more Prussians on the horizon put the willies up them)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4509.jpg)
The Japanese infantry storm into the compound after taking heavy casulties
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4510.jpg)
The HMS Nimbus arrives (eventually ;D ) and takes down the Kashima after a brief gun battle :'( :'(
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4512.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4513.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4514.jpg)
The last struggle in the compound ended up with the Japanese taking out most of the opposition but at the expense of everybody apart from the suit Majimekun who seemed to go into overdrive, shrugging off bullets left right and centre to get the Emperors neice back, but eventually he succumbed to the British and Shiri-garu remains in the hands of the Brits (slut!)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4516.jpg)
A very enjoyable game and thanks to everyone who took part :)
Japanese - Me
Prussians - Thunderchicken (but without his counterpart ;) )
Brits in the compound - Svennn
Brits out of the compound (and the bloody HMS Nimbus) - Malamute
cheers
James
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Poor Japanese getting beat up by the big imperial boys. :'(
Shouldn’t get involve in affairs ( ;)) of state.
I am extremely jealous, looks like a really good game. :-* :-*
Some lovely figures and terrain :-* :-*
Any chance of a close up of the Japanese infantry?
Have you painted these in the last few weeks, along with every thing else you have been doing and showing us on the forum?
What have you used for the clanks? :-*
Have you got some close up pictures of them as well?
Have you done these recently as well?
If so, I think you must have a couple of clones to produce this much quality stuff. :o
What rules did you use?
Great report, thanks
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This communique was intercepted and translated this morning. Although brief, I believe there is more to the encounter than meets the eye.
Most honourable Sir, I have bad news.
The niece of our most beloved Emperor Meiji, Shiri-garu, was taken captive by the treacherous British whilst she was on an excursion visiting dear friends and held in a small compound about 10000 chō (1193000yds) from the Chilli capital.
A small force was dispatched to try and negotiate a peaceful return of the royal personage but were fired upon without provocation!
The unfortunate news being that the IJMS Kashima was lost with all hands and the diplomatic party have not returned.
This cannot be left unavenged and action must be taken before the British decide to take over the whole of China as they seem to have a tendancy to do with the rest of the world. Who knows, maybe they will turn their eyes to our blessed islands.
Your obedient and humble servant...
Illustrated London News office, London, 18/09/1883
Dear reader,
We must protest at the allegations made in the above communique.
Miss Shiri-garu was not kidnapped by the gallant Major Farquar-Farquarson VC. Indeed she has indeed willingly enjoyed his company for some time, some say intimately, however we are not at liberty to discuss the personal lives of our brave officers in the field.
The attack on the compound was not provoked, the first shots were actually fired by Prussian troops. The Japanese made no attempt at a diplomatic resolution and quickly attacked the compound.
Were it not for the quick thinking of Her Majesty's (Gaud Bless 'Er) loyal troops then the province would no doubt be in the hands of these dangerous oriental fellows. The very future of the Empire is at stake.
More information as we receive it...
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Just out on patrol, but soon to be popped at by some dillusioned Jerry
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob155.jpg)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob156.jpg)
Thankfully the camera was fully operational at the beginning of proceedings else the opportunity for photographic records may have passed us by
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob153.jpg)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob159.jpg)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob160.jpg)
The still flying Jap Nef
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob157.jpg)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob158.jpg)
Meanwhile, back in the compound
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob161.jpg)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob166.jpg)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob168.jpg)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob170.jpg)
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(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob169.jpg)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob172.jpg)
And you just have to love these
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob175.jpg)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob176.jpg)
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And you just have to love these
No you don't :P ;)
cheers
James
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Superb job, chaps. :) Honestly, to think that some liberalists these days believe that vast swathes of the Orient should be governed by Orientals! Obviously their minds have been weakened by the modern fads of vegetarianism and hatlessness.
I love the terrain, it makes the stuff I'm putting together for BLAM look most inadequate. Jolly well done. :-*
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Intelligence has decided this suit is of Lexus manufacture. The fact it had its armour destroyed (TWICE), its engine knocked out and absorbed countless other hits during this engagement discounts any possibility of it being a Datsun.
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob159.jpg)
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What a lovely setup, chaps! Such a cruel race, those Japanese...
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(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/JollyBob176.jpg)
In the bottom left hand corner of this picture you will note Colonel Horatio Stayhard !!VC!! hiding behind bushes. This is where he remained throughout a large part of the battle until goaded by a brave Prussian officer.
In the picture below we see Oberlointment Von Pap about to stick his fingers into the spokes of Stayhards Penny Farthing (note the wreck of the Kashima burning in the background, sorry Jimbib ;)):
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/1548/picturecd.jpg)
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In the bottom left hand corner of this picture you will note Colonel Horatio Stayhard !!VC!! hiding behind bushes. This is where he remained throughout a large part of the battle until goaded by a brave Prussian officer.
The reason he was forced to hide behind the bushes was as a result of ungentlemanly conduct from the Prussians. He was fired upon by their MG team... ::)
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The reason he was forced to hide behind the bushes was as a result of ungentlemanly conduct from the Prussians. He was fired upon by their MG team... ::)
True, true. But it was funny.
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Looks like a great game. Your cotton wool effects are most impressive indeed.
I must, however, protest. This may well be Victorian Science Fiction, but you can't honestly expect us to believe that the home service helmet would be worn in China, can you? There are limits, after all...
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Looks like a great game. Your cotton wool effects are most impressive indeed.
I must, however, protest. This may well be Victorian Science Fiction, but you can't honestly expect us to believe that the home service helmet would be worn in China, can you? There are limits, after all...
I am afraid to say that during the Anglo/Japanese war of 1883-1884 there is much documented evidence to support the suggestion of British troops wearing the traditional blue home service helmet in battle particularly in skirmishes that took place in and around Chilli province in the autumn/winter of 1883.
Colonel Horatio Stayhard VC was well known for going into battle in his best dress uniform complete with fringed epaulettes which had not been regulations for many years ;)
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Poor Japanese getting beat up by the big imperial boys.
Shouldn’t get involve in affairs ( ) of state.
I am extremely jealous, looks like a really good game.
Some lovely figures and terrain
Any chance of a close up of the Japanese infantry?
Have you painted these in the last few weeks, along with every thing else you have been doing and showing us on the forum?
What have you used for the clanks?
Have you got some close up pictures of them as well?
Have you done these recently as well?
If so, I think you must have a couple of clones to produce this much quality stuff.
What rules did you use?
Great report, thanks
It was a cracking game :)
The rules used were G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T. (with a few quick improvisations :D )
I'm off to the Orient myself tomorrow so probably no photos of stuff till I get back (I'll give it a go though).
The suits are from Eureka and one of them has had VSF samurai armour added (didn't do 'im much bloody good though ::) )
Everything's been pretty much done over the past few weeks and I don't have a clone, just a very understanding wife (or maybe it's the fact she pities me somewhat lol )
I think that with the close proximity of Mr M and myself, a few more games will make an appearence in the near future... Huzzah!! :D
cheers
James
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What a perfectly wonderful looking game.
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I think that with the close proximity of Mr M and myself, a few more games will make an appearence in the near future... Huzzah!! :D
He's right you know, with these recent hostilities, I expect to see a full scale war developing in the not too distant future...
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I am afraid to say that during the Anglo/Japanese war of 1883-1884 there is much documented evidence to support the suggestion of British troops wearing the traditional blue home service helmet in battle particularly in skirmishes that took place in and around Chilli province in the autumn/winter of 1883.
Colonel Horatio Stayhard VC was well known for going into battle in his best dress uniform complete with fringed epaulettes which had not been regulations for many years ;)
It is also well documented that Stayhard VC will sometimes disguise himself as a bush in the heat of battle.
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:-* Thanks guys!
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Lovely pics of a great looking game, Im hoping to get my Japanese finished next week , I was also particularly interested in the Garibenkun , as i have been wondering what to use , I hadnt thought of adding a few bits to the eureka suits. Im probably going to see if I can make the 40mm samurai from Steve Barber work with a suitable paint job.
John
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Great Scott - but that's a splendid looking game (and I speak as a VSF-phobic)
That Nip flying ship thingy is a total triumph. Well, as a model anyway...
Jolly good show and a great photo report. Well done chaps. See you in a few weeks ;)
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That Nip flying ship thingy is a total triumph. Well, as a model anyway...
I was thinking that myself. Beautiful model.
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It is also well documented that Stayhard VC will sometimes disguise himself as a bush in the heat of battle.
Apparently his propensity for exotic bush lead to all this trouble in the first place... lol
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Bravo!
Yet another outstanding battle and report.
The mini's, table and models aren't bad either. ;)
Long live the Queen!
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Bravo!
Yet another outstanding battle and report.
The mini's, table and models aren't bad either. ;)
Long live the Queen!
Surely you mean Emporer ;D
cheers
James
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excellent stuff...like those Samurai conversions..the town..the whole kit and kaboodle
looks like those Japanese nefs are just built too flimsily...pretty much the same outcome as in our game!
just goes to show that Newtons inverse laws of gaming still hold true...the more time you put into building something the luckier the dice rolls are by the bounder trying to blow it up..
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Excellent looking game guys. Loads of inspiration there.
Things to do :
1 - Finish my Prussian infantry (Jaeger Grupen Vole is well under way on my painting table)
2 - Finish my Prussian 'nef (I need time to finish a scratch-built lower cabin, which hopefully shouldn't take too long)
3 - Make a couple of clanks for my jaeger
4 - Re-work my spider tank
5 - DIG OUT MY JAPANESE AND ADD SOME MORE STEAM TECH ;)
6 - More work on my VSF French
Should keep me busy for a while ....
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Fantastic looking game, story, scenario, etc. I look forward to more of these battles! Bravo!
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That was fantastic! Keep the reports and photographs coming! :D
Darkoath