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Title: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 14 November 2010, 02:09:46 PM
As promised elsewhere - here are some shots from our club game at the Crisis show in Antwerp. The game won the "Best Presented Wargame"-award, thanks to the efforts of all THS club members, especially Achim, Bernhard, Heinz, Holger, Rob and "master sergeant" Kalle!
The pics have been slightly worked over around some of figure bases and some backgrounds were removed, so I hope it's good eye-candy for you to enjoy.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_16_14_1.jpg)


(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_13_07_0.jpg)


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(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_13_08_3.jpg)


(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_13_08_4.jpg)


(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_14_42_0.jpg)


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(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_14_43_3.jpg)


(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_14_43_4.jpg)


(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_16_14_0.jpg)


(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_16_14_2.jpg)


(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/93_14_11_10_1_16_14_3.jpg)


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Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Michi on 14 November 2010, 02:21:10 PM
Incredible! Did you photoshop the bases or were they really blended in the terrain?
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Patrice on 14 November 2010, 02:23:16 PM
 :o  ;D

Congratulations !
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Ray Rivers on 14 November 2010, 02:23:36 PM
The game won the "Best Presented Wargame"-award

 :-*

Can't imagine why...   ;)

Fantastic!

Well done, boys!
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Malamute on 14 November 2010, 02:33:40 PM
Wow :-*

Beautiful stuff ;D
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Johnno on 14 November 2010, 03:53:08 PM
 :-* :-*
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 14 November 2010, 04:01:39 PM
Incredible! Did you photoshop the bases or were they really blended in the terrain?

I wrote: "The pics have been slightly worked over around some of figure bases and some backgrounds were removed, ..."
 ;)
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Dragoman on 14 November 2010, 04:59:06 PM
It is an open secret, that the boys from THS did not seriously expect to win an award this year, leaving “master sergeant” Kalle (or “the wip” as he is also called by the team when looking in a different direction) rather puzzled when being presented the trophy. Our intelligence system pressed some buttons and was lucky in getting their hands on his intended speech, which was rather messed up by a microphone that did not work and him getting nervous about it. May be you care to take a look:
May I have your attention please, just for a few seconds!
Our team has as most of you clubs and traders attended Crisis for some years now.
We have seen the event grow from year every year.
Right from the start the lad of the TSOA have been very very friendly, and well organized.
So that is why we are very much looking forward towards the next "Crisis".
It is about time to thank the Tin Soldiers for their hospitality, friendship and again a great show.
So Ladies and Gents please clap your hands for
Willi, Johan, Rudi and all the others who are too many to mention.
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Captain Blood on 14 November 2010, 06:56:33 PM
Absolutely brilliant Michael, what a visual treat for the swashbuckling enthusiast! :o :-*
Thanks for showing those pictures of such a beautifully staged game.
 :)
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: warrenpeace on 18 November 2010, 06:18:43 PM
Truly awe inpiring!  This should be pictured in some book on the wargaming hobby as an example of how dramatic great terrain and figures can look.  I would guess it will show up in "Miniature Wargames" magazine.
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: smirnoff on 18 November 2010, 06:56:39 PM
Fantastic. Full of character. My favourite period. Which rules did you use?
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Silent Invader on 19 November 2010, 01:03:42 PM
I seemed to have missed this when first posted.  Beautiful!  :-*
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Tsune on 19 November 2010, 01:28:09 PM
Wonderful!  :o  :-*
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 19 November 2010, 02:52:46 PM
Fantastic. Full of character. My favourite period. Which rules did you use?

"Black Powder" by Warlord Games. Excellent rules for this kind of game ...
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Ignatieff on 19 November 2010, 02:54:34 PM
Michael

Superb!  I am coming next year for definite!!!

S
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: smirnoff on 19 November 2010, 04:01:57 PM
"Black Powder" by Warlord Games. Excellent rules for this kind of game ...

How did you modify the rules for TYW?
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Galloping Major on 19 November 2010, 04:40:10 PM
Beautifully presented game  8)



www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 22 November 2010, 09:53:40 PM
How did you modify the rules for TYW?

Working closely with Warlord Games we had some of their drafts for the upcoming Pike & Shotte supplement for testing. Stats for all troops were adapted to fit their real performances on the battlefield in September 1634. We had special rules for the swedish new tactics to combine a cavalry regiment with commanded musketeers plus a battalion gun. The Imperialists got another special rule for mounted arquebusiers. All of the seven games we had for this battle had different outcomes - showing clearly the advantages and flexibility of the Black Powder rules.
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Blackwolf on 22 November 2010, 10:14:51 PM
Lovely,the painting on the minis are excellent,they look how I imagine the TYW should look like,um evocative.I ramble.......
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Christian on 23 November 2010, 08:32:53 AM
That's gorgeous! I wish I could have been there.

Am I correct in saying that Black Powder only really works for large-scale battles? That seems to be the general opinion.
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: smirnoff on 23 November 2010, 08:40:32 AM
Working closely with Warlord Games we had some of their drafts for the upcoming Pike & Shotte supplement for testing. Stats for all troops were adapted to fit their real performances on the battlefield in September 1634. We had special rules for the swedish new tactics to combine a cavalry regiment with commanded musketeers plus a battalion gun. The Imperialists got another special rule for mounted arquebusiers. All of the seven games we had for this battle had different outcomes - showing clearly the advantages and flexibility of the Black Powder rules.


Thanks. Expect that we will have to wait for Warlord to release their TYW/ECW Variant as I assume you are not at liberty to disclose the details?
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 23 November 2010, 03:01:57 PM
Thanks. Expect that we will have to wait for Warlord to release their TYW/ECW Variant as I assume you are not at liberty to disclose the details?

Yes, that's so.
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: The Gray Ghost on 09 January 2011, 01:06:24 AM
Fantastic stuff what figures are these?
Title: Re: Twilight over the Heselberg - Pics from our TYW-game at Crisis 2010
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 09 January 2011, 05:37:11 PM
Fantastic stuff what figures are these?

Mainly The Assault Group and Bicorne. Supported by miniatures from Foundry, Old Glory, Perry Miniatures, Redoubt, Renegade and Warlord Games.
 :)