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Title: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 27, 2022, 11:21:54 AM
Having pre-ordered 02 Hundred Hours from Grey For Now Games, I was keen to get in a game. All the preamble had convinced me that it was the game for me. A small number of special forces sneaking about at night (night being a central feature of the game), causing mayhem and ‘setting Europe ablaze’! Some rather lovely new figures too.

I could use SAS, SBS, SOE, Commandos etc. and I also plan to have a game using Brandenburgers to raid the Isle of Wight, the defenders being the Home Guard.

Sojourning at Vagabond Manor recently, we had a chance to get a game in. The SAS feature in our game (set in 1940) and they were not in fact, formed until 1941. Add this to the fictitious invasion, my inability to take anything seriously, my penchant for ridiculous character names and the whole thing seems more fitted to the Pulp board, than the WWII board. The premise for this game was the same as my ‘On The Day, Went The Eagle's Landing Well?’ from 2018. If you are having trouble sleeping, it’s here:

On The Day, Went The Eagle's Landing Well? (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=112165.0)

The German 9th and 16th Armies (Army Group A) under Field Marshal von Rundstedt have crossed the channel and established a bridgehead on the English coast between Portsmouth in the west and Ramsgate in the east. Initial signs are that Unternehmen Seelöwe (Operation Sealion) is proceeding to plan. Army Group C under Field Marshal von Leeb are ready for embarkation at Cherbourg for the second landing at Lyme Regis. It is intended that the 6th Army will advance northwards from Lyme Regis through Taunton aiming for the vital docks at Bristol. The overall strategic aim is for the German forces to advance north and establish a line from Gloucester to Maldon. The Germans, having taken London assume that the British will then negotiate for peace. Churchill has repeatedly stated that the British forces will not surrender, “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender”. The countryside west of the Taunton-Lyme Regis stop-line will be left until the surrender and then elements of the German 6th Army will be used to subjugate Devon and Cornwall.

The action takes place at Great Futtocking, a small village in Kent, situated near Dymchurch. It occupies a crossroads, with some shops, a pub, various residential properties and some smallholdings.
 
It is September 1940 and This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise, This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war, This happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea, Which serves it in the office of a wall Or as a moat defensive to a house, Against the envy of less happier lands,--This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England has been invaded by the German army.

But, fear naught my friends, it’s never over until the Fat Lady starts warbling!

First, a look at the village of Great Futtocking.

(https://i.imgur.com/oBwra0r.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2dINI3v.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EGZpeZ1.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 27, 2022, 01:51:53 PM
Meanwhile, in the nearby village of Upper Thong, Major Lord Hereward Carew ‘Tubby’ Snapcase has been summoned to a makeshift Brigade HQ in an old marquee tent. Upper Thong is still in British hands but is near enough to the front line to hear the rumble of German panzers and the sound of MG34s firing in short bursts.

Ducking his head to enter the marquee, Tubby was surprised to encounter the smiling visage of his niece, Lady Verity ‘Peaches’ Snapcase. Before Tubby could greet his niece, the booming voice of Brigadier Horace Startling-Grope demanded everyone’s attention.

“Lady Verity here, has come hotfoot from London with startling news. Sir Douglas D’Emfore’s Special Operations Executive in Baker Street have intercepted and decoded a top secret message from Oberkommando der Wehrmacht. I will now hand you over to her for a briefing.”

“Gentlemen,” began Peaches “it has come to SOE’s attention that the Führer himself is in England. Apparently, he landed in the greatest secrecy in St. Mary’s Bay last night. Accompanied by a convoy of guards, he is en route to meet with von Rundstedt at Great Futtocking, which is only a few miles from here.”

“This is a great opportunity, I think you will all agree”, resumed Startling-Grope. “With one decisive strike, we can throw the Jerry invasion into chaos. Tubby, I want you to spearhead this mission. Take Lady Verity with you. I want you back here with a cunning plan in 30 minutes, clear?”

“Well, Peaches, m’dear, a quick in and out I think, how say you”, queried Tubby.

“Exactly my thinking Unc, I have brought a couple of the new demo charges with me, courtesy of Sir Douglas. I thought we could booby-trap Hitler’s motor. Then, we can set it off at a safe distance.”

“Righty-ho, I’ll brief the Brigadier, pick a couple of likely lads to help out and we’re off, tally-ho!”

…and so, the scene is set for a daring assassination attempt. A small team sets out at dead of night for Great Futtocking.

The assembled team pose briefly, for a photograph before departure.

From L to R: Lady Verity ‘Peaches’ Snapcase, Sergeant Frobisher Cocklecarrot, Captain Dougie ‘Stodger’ D’Emfore, Major Lord Hereward Carew ‘Tubby’ Snapcase and Corporal Tarquin Shortcake.

(https://i.imgur.com/hyUBiBc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QN6KzWS.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: marianas_gamer on September 27, 2022, 08:03:55 PM
I have been looking forward to this! Madness is sure to follow.  lol lol
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: CapnJim on September 27, 2022, 11:02:27 PM
Will our heroes, full of piss and vinegar, and a bit of pluck, prevail?  Will the Austrian Corporal make it to his meeting?  Will the sun finally set of the Great British empire?  Will Great Futtocking and Lord Snapcase be the stuff of legend and song?

Who the hell knows?  But we'll all find out after somebody tells us... :D 8)
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: FifteensAway on September 27, 2022, 11:53:50 PM
Will read deeper later but must: "my inability to take anything seriously, my penchant for ridiculous character names" - characteristic of only the finest sort of gentle-mudgeon and upstanding rapscallion.  A perfect fit for Lark Side gaming.   ;) :D
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: wolfen on September 27, 2022, 11:56:53 PM
Love it all so far.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: carlos marighela on September 28, 2022, 03:37:43 AM
Very nice! I will admit that the title had me expecting something along the lines of Peter O'Toole in Rogue Male. That's probably another good scenario in the making.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 28, 2022, 06:47:09 AM
Thank you all for your kind remarks.

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Will Great Futtocking and Lord Snapcase be the stuff of legend and song?

Do ursine creatures defecate in arboreal environments?   ;)

Carlos, I think you have something there for a future game!
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 28, 2022, 06:48:34 AM
Unknown to Tubby’s squad, the commander of Hitler’s bodyguard was the formidable SS-Obersturmbannführer Brynhildr von Busen, assisted by SS-Hauptsturmführer Joachim von Vagabund (known as Die Wüstenrennmaus). Brynhildr had some SS guards and a squad of Heer soldiers.

I should, at this point have taken a proper photo of both sides’ troops before deployment. This photo shows the SAS, but I omitted to photograph the opposition. Each model has a card with stats and possibly extra equipment or skills, depending on the number of points available. I believe Vaggers had about 8-10 figures, but the defenders are forced to keep half in reserve until the alarm goes off. The defender lays out 6 tokens which is the guards patrol route. The defending officer was allowed a roving patrol. White dice have more chance of success, but grey dice allow stealth and less noise.

WI interview with Graham Davey (game designer) here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk0yG5WzqJE&t=183s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk0yG5WzqJE&t=183s)

In the chosen scenario, I was allowed two figures to be carrying the demo charges, so if the Germans were to kill both, I would have lost the game.

(https://i.imgur.com/dRFpVb6.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: FifteensAway on September 28, 2022, 02:47:27 PM
aka: Of porcine, poultry, and canids.

I think the canid might wreak some havoc on the attackers plans if they are not careful.  Is it a schutzhund or just a domestic local? Maybe one of each - I spy two dogs?  Can't quite tell if that is a cow or a horse next to one of the piggerys.

I'm guessing - wildly, no idea really - that the rules include challenges that awaken and turn animals into noisy critters. (???)

Looks like a fun little game.  Look forward to further reports.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Traveler Man on September 28, 2022, 08:55:30 PM
Loving the plot and the daft names. Brigadier Horace Startling-Grope? (Collapse of stout party). Looking forward to more!
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on September 29, 2022, 02:30:20 PM
The games you and Vaggers played during the recent Snapcase sojourn in the Grim North all qualified for the Piddling imprimatur in spades. Great tables, splendid scenarios, tip-top figures, marvellous characters (I’m starting to run out of laudatory adjectives here) and obviously great fun.

This one looks a treat. Settling back now to enjoy the fun as a plain punter, not having been privileged to have been in attendance on this occasion.

Doug
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Elk101 on September 29, 2022, 03:55:02 PM
This is most definitely the right board for this!
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: syrinx0 on September 29, 2022, 10:00:52 PM
I see that a small village in Kent, situated near Dymchurch in Kent is right on the sea.  But for some reason Google Maps can't find Great Futtocking.  Silly thing keeps pointing me to Kent University.  ::)

Looking forward to how this develops or should I say implodes?  lol
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: aircav on September 29, 2022, 11:21:54 PM
Brilliant stuff  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Tactalvanic on September 29, 2022, 11:34:04 PM
you should start selling your ideas to the film companies for their movie plots, they do need some better ones..

Looking forward to this more than any of the latest movies out!
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 30, 2022, 07:21:58 AM
Thanks all, full AAR to follow shortly. Glad you are enjoying the madness!

FifteensAway, you are right to mention dogs. As you will see shortly, a big problem for part of the SAS squad.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 30, 2022, 07:51:02 AM
You can see the starting positions here. After the defender has laid out their patrol route, the attacker chooses where to come on. Tubby sneaks in by the Tudor beamed house. Peaches and Tarquin are behind the brown lorry, top left. Frobisher is in the field with the sheep. Stodger has taken up position behind a troop lorry and Biffo is covering Stodger.

(https://i.imgur.com/2g879sz.jpg)

Tokens for each model are placed in a bag and are drawn out by each player in turn. In addition, there are 3 time tokens. Drawn by a defender, the defender gets an event card. Drawn by an attacker, the attacker gets an order card. When the third token is drawn, the turn is over, regardless of whether everyone has activated or not. In the above photo, Vaggers (as the defender) has drawn a time token and consequently, an event card. Bugger me, those nearby guards have heard a sneeze from Stodger's direction! Luckily, Stodger rolls under the lorry and the guards see nothing. (Tubby and Stodger are the two characters carrying the demo charges).

Tubby Snapcase continues with his leopard crawl towards the objective.

(https://i.imgur.com/tjPLvmn.jpg)

One of the guards, with his Alsatian, begins his patrol route.

(https://i.imgur.com/Wkdhc1E.jpg)

Other guards begin their patrol.

(https://i.imgur.com/t33N7K7.jpg)

Peaches and Tarquin Shortcake are in cover, ready for anything, like coiled string!

(https://i.imgur.com/ZUrgtGy.jpg)

Stodger and Cocklecarrot are awaiting the guards to move on, after Stodger's nose-trumpet went off unexpectedly.

(https://i.imgur.com/AdXf7qH.jpg)

Two guards fail to notice a giant taking photos behind them.

(https://i.imgur.com/MhIAj3d.jpg)

The guard with the Alsatian, thinks he heard something.

(https://i.imgur.com/x7Y8Tne.jpg)

Has the dog's superior scenting ability detected Peaches?

(https://i.imgur.com/mvpeFNb.jpg)

Tarquin moves up to cover Peaches as the dog approaches. Does this mean detection?

(https://i.imgur.com/ccIEJK6.jpg)

The hound is unleashed and attacks Peaches. The duo are forced to fire on the dog, killing it. However, in the melee, Peaches army-issue trousers have been shredded by the Alsatian's sharp teeth. She knows that returning to their base with her trousers in tatters is going to result in some schoolboy-humour from her team!

(https://i.imgur.com/tHV5Oee.jpg)

The mission is in danger already. Shots fired in the dead of night.

Hearing gunfire in the distance, some of the guards are disturbed by a rustling in the bushes. They open fire only to discover that their intruder is a pheasant!

(https://i.imgur.com/IPJ1DXZ.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 30, 2022, 08:02:42 AM
Unperturbed, Frobisher Cocklecarrot makes his way, stealthily through the sheep field.

(https://i.imgur.com/LmHXfe7.jpg)

These guards have heard gunfire and are now making a roving patrol around Great Futtocking.

(https://i.imgur.com/abntQN9.jpg)

The patrol that heard Stodger sneezing, eventually move away. However, SS-Obersturmbannführer Brynhildr von Busen feels that something is wrong and ducks down the back-passage. The hairs on the back of her neck are standing on end and she moves towards the Führer's car.

(https://i.imgur.com/p5c9gYD.jpg)

Another of the guards hears something in a field, but it turns out to be a fox. I'm not sure why there's a tour bus from East Yorkshire in Kent during the German invasion (it turns out that Vaggers has just bought it and wants it in one of the photos).

(https://i.imgur.com/9nFolUv.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 30, 2022, 08:29:11 AM
Meanwhile, Tubby's expertise in the leopard crawl, has brought him to the Führer-mobile. An event card drawn by Vaggers, allows him to place two light sources within 12" of my objective. We interpret this as Brynhildr von Busen turning on the street lights, with her gut-feeling that something is wrong.

(https://i.imgur.com/Gj2MeVy.jpg)

Two street lights come on and Tubby momentarily freezes, as he is caught out in the open. He ducks down behind the boot of the Führer-mobile.

(https://i.imgur.com/Mgjl9T9.jpg)

Tubby manages to get the activation he wanted and plants his demo charge on the car. When the next time token is drawn, the charge is activated and the next time token drawn means the charge has gone off. Tubby has already activated twice and has to just hope that the tokens will come out of the bag to favour his movements! As Tubby is ferricking away underneath the car, the Führer and his driver serendipitously return to the motor and the stage is set for mayhem.

(https://i.imgur.com/xYFLpvo.jpg)

When the appropriate time token is drawn, there is an almighty explosion, the Führer is blown out of the car, dead as a dodo. The primary objective for the SAS has been achieved. The secondary objective, to ensure total victory, is to get at least half of the attackers off the table, to conclude. The problem now is that Tubby did not get to activate before the bomb went off! Has our hero been blown up, killed even? I dread to think.

(https://i.imgur.com/5WaEzwJ.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 30, 2022, 08:53:01 AM
To Vagger's complete disbelief and discombobulation, after some furious dice-throwing, Tubby survives the blast, minus his eyebrows and pats down his Denison smock which is smoking. To compound Vagger's discomfort, two of his guards go off in the wrong direction, apparently they are keen pig-fanciers.

(https://i.imgur.com/0rajsvf.jpg)

However, Brynhildr is not fooled by the various noises off-stage and heads directly for the explosion. Shocked at seeing the Führer lying on the tarmac and the strange apparition of a blackened and smoking Tubby, she draws her trusty Luger.

(https://i.imgur.com/FtS2usF.jpg)

The alarm goes off!

https://youtu.be/CkhLB538DGI (https://youtu.be/CkhLB538DGI)

With the secondary objective in mind, Tubby decides his best course of action is what he would term a 'fighting-withdrawal'. To the rest of us, this means he's running away. Brynhildr has popped off a couple of rounds but has failed to put one in Tubby as he hotfoots it into the dark night.

(https://i.imgur.com/n6c3ivN.jpg)

As the other members of the SAS team melt away into the darkness, one can only surmise the reaction at OKW as they learn of the demise of their leader. Unaware of the future recriminations, the pig-fancying guards carry on with their investigations into English pig-farming methods.

(https://i.imgur.com/QKiNlfu.jpg)

THE END

...some minor analysis of the action to follow...
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 30, 2022, 09:07:52 AM
An enervating game for the defenders. Afterwards, we thought what we should have done is play half the SAS team each. We could have made the German decisions between us, which would have given Vaggers a more enjoyable game.

I think we placed too much cover right by the objective. It seemed relatively easy for Tubby to sneak up on the car, at least until the bloody street lights came on.

It was a fairly quick game, hence the short report. I think 02 Hundred Hours has great potential for fun games. I am going to paint up my U-Boats for a dockside raid and also some Brandenburgers for a raid against Captain Mainwaring and his stout chaps in Walmington-on-Sea.

This was just one of five games we played and AARs should appear as and when. Vaggers has already completed our Old West game here: Gunfight in Little Whiskey (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=138407.0)
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Vagabond on September 30, 2022, 04:06:30 PM
An excellent AAR Snappers, full of vim and vigor and it's a joy to see how easily you defeared the forces of the Führer.

It was rather disconcerting when the alarm sounded and all my sentries started walking away from the action, inspecting piggeries and the local pheasantry.
Then when Tubby Rubberman Snapcase just bounced to his feet after his charge exploded prematurely, (something he denies has ever happened since the night of his wedding) things seemed to have taken a turn for the worse.
Then it did get worse as Brynhildr failed to hit him with bullets from her trusty Luger and fared even less well when she ran up and in dispair hit him with the butt of the said luger. Tubby just smiled and with some clever repartee said "I'll die another day" and snuck off into the dark of the night.

The hero of the defence, Rover was shot by the dog murderer Cocklecarrot may he meet a deservedly sticky end one day soon.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on September 30, 2022, 06:12:21 PM
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Then when Tubby Rubberman Snapcase just bounced to his feet after his charge exploded prematurely, (something he denies has ever happened since the night of his wedding) things seemed to have taken a turn for the worse.
Then it did get worse as Brynhildr failed to hit him with bullets from her trusty Luger and fared even less well when she ran up and in dispair hit him with the butt of the said luger. Tubby just smiled and with some clever repartee said "I'll die another day" and snuck off into the dark of the night.

The forces of darkness are e'er fated to die on the sword of despair.

That being said, the sheer pleasure of being accommodated at Vagabond Manor knows no bounds. Playing games during the day and consuming copious amounts of sinew-stiffening libations reigns supreme in my book. Vagabond's many servants were very obliging in helping a certain drunken Lord to his billet, come the night!
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: CapnJim on September 30, 2022, 06:35:24 PM
Well (:D), it seems that the Austrian Corporal got summarily demoted.  Mind you - that may have some effect on OKW's plans for this whole operation.   And the rather spectacular results of this little affair could have repercussions all over the place...

For example:

Will Great Futtocking suffer a fate similar to that which befell Lidice later?

Who will become Der Fuhrer now?

Will peaches have to pay for her now-shredded trousers?

Will the quality and efficiency of German pig-farming now improve?

And most importantly, will the real reason ever be discovered why the East Yorkshire bus mysteriously appeared in Great Futtocking?

Some kidding aside, a very entertaining report.  Well done, lads!  Carry on (as I'm sure you will... ;))
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: marianas_gamer on September 30, 2022, 11:06:23 PM
Bravo Tubby! Hopefully Peaches pistol whips some respect into the lads on her return. As an archaeologist, we always believe it is a good day to punch a Nazi but it isn't every day that you get to kill the Fuehrer! Next time perhaps the German troops should have a more urban background though, if only for Vagabonds sake. Longer games probably would limit, slightly, the Mad Lord's inroads on the Casa Vagabond liquor cabinet and wine cellar.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Tactalvanic on October 01, 2022, 12:40:45 AM
Short but so much fun to be had.

Sadly I suspect that in fact, the Fuhrer is very much alive, and likely in the Bus heading for East Yorkshire to take in the sites.

me thinks doubles. triplets and all manner of trickery may be afoot. Or a bus.

Would not be surprised if he turns up at an interestingly named little place in Yorkshire with a bus full of nastiness and lookalikes sometime soon..

Probably there is something there he wants to acquire to ensure victory and it requires a local bus to achieve it.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: FramFramson on October 01, 2022, 05:29:58 PM
Short but so much fun to be had.

Sadly I suspect that in fact, the Fuhrer is very much alive, and likely in the Bus heading for East Yorkshire to take in the sites.

me thinks doubles. triplets and all manner of trickery may be afoot. Or a bus.

Would not be surprised if he turns up at an interestingly named little place in Yorkshire with a bus full of nastiness and lookalikes sometime soon..

Probably there is something there he wants to acquire to ensure victory and it requires a local bus to achieve it.

If it has campaign banners on the side, it might be headed to North Minehead.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: syrinx0 on October 01, 2022, 06:41:55 PM
A very entertaining report indeed,  Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: aircav on October 01, 2022, 07:20:39 PM
Cracking stuff 👍👍👍
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Vagabond on October 02, 2022, 05:50:39 PM
The forces of darkness are e'er fated to die on the sword of despair.

That being said, the sheer pleasure of being accommodated at Vagabond Manor knows no bounds. Playing games during the day and consuming copious amounts of sinew-stiffening libations reigns supreme in my book. Vagabond's many servants were very obliging in helping a certain drunken Lord to his billet, come the night!

That sword of despair has a very sharp edge to it don't you know.

Dera Snappers
It was a pleasure to have your company and the running repairs after your visit are coming along nicely. The toilet cistern in the main 1st floor bathroom has been repaired and no longer makes that strange gushing sound. Unfortunatley the heating has not been repaired and the old 1850's boiler is going to have to be replaced with something called a combi boiler. Goodness knows what that is, but if it means we don't need Filtch the Under Gardner in our bed to warm our feet it will be a relief.
Felicity has left in a huff. You remember Felicity I'm sure, as we designated her to be your hot water bottle in the absence of hot water. Perhaps you could explain her decision. I hope you didn't entice any of the staff down south with you, if so I would be gratefull if you could return them once the postal dispute is settled. 2nd class will do.
Yours etc.
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: FramFramson on October 02, 2022, 07:02:42 PM
Of course one question does linger: Are those two going to share all that Lachsschinken?
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on October 04, 2022, 04:50:00 AM
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Are those two going to share all that Lachsschinken?

I think they will be trying to keep it all for themselves. I believe they were speciality-butchers to the highest echelons of Berlin society before being forced to flee and join the Heer. Something about the Duchess of Baden-Württemberg, her lady's maid and a Swabian-Hall swine!   ;)
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: FifteensAway on October 05, 2022, 02:37:08 AM
Your gaming group is a total lot of Nutters! 

Which means I'll expect an invite if I ever get to England and have time for a game or three.!!!    lol
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on October 05, 2022, 07:04:38 AM
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Your gaming group is a total lot of Nutters!

We prefer to describe it as the foibles, pettifogging, quirks, idiosyncranicities, waffling and hyperbole of a charming, sophisticated and erudite group of gentleman of distinction, who rise above the hoi-polloi and riff-raff to bring a touch of style and class to wargaming (but you are probably right!)

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Which means I'll expect an invite if I ever get to England and have time for a game or three.!!!

You will always be welcome, old sport!
Title: Re: Liquidate the Führer
Post by: CapnJim on October 05, 2022, 04:04:14 PM
We prefer to describe it as the foibles, pettifogging, quirks, idiosyncranicities, waffling and hyperbole of a charming, sophisticated and erudite group of gentleman of distinction, who rise above the hoi-polloi and riff-raff to bring a touch of style and class to wargaming (but you are probably right!)

Er, that's one way to put it...but as it's your story... :D

I will say that sounds a bit like my gaming group.  We have a former Army Armor/Cavalry Officer (me), a retired Air Force enlisted man, and a retired Corrections Officer.  Class and style - yeah, that's it! 8)