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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: gamer Mac on February 28, 2010, 11:07:45 PM
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Head line news from the Atlantis continent
Japanese empire given a severe Dubbing on Atlantis
The British Empire wins the day.
(If anyone else disagrees we have loads of photographic proof from the numerous photographers who accompanied the victorious British force.)
Massed forces of the various nations fighting on Atlantis converged on an Evil Atlantian temple and along with fighting each other engaged major Atlantis forces for the first time.
The small vastly out numbered British force valiantly fought on two fronts and managed to defeat both the evil Japanese Empire and the main force of the Atlantian defenders including a strange mechanical automaton.
No one else seems to have posted any pictures so here are some of the ones taken by the British contingent.
Some photos are censored due to classified material (LPL rd 2)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_08_10_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_08_11_1.JPG)
Set up
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_08_11_2.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_08_11_3.JPG)
US forces
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_08_11_4.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_11_56_0.JPG)
The evil Atlantians
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_11_56_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_11_56_2.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_11_56_3.JPG)
The out numbered British force
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_14_11_4.JPG)
The huge Japanese force
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_19_26_3.JPG)
Sanwar and Pirates
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_11_56_4.JPG)
The glorious charge of the BRAS failed with a faulty explosive lance which killed its user.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_14_11_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_14_11_1.JPG)
The failed charge left the flank exposed
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_28_19_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_28_19_1.JPG)
But the MAMMARIES rushed to the rescue and destroyed two of the tanks
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_20_47_0.JPG)
but made a bad mistake because one of the crew survived to chop off the MAMMARIES Gatling gun with his samurai sword.
I will post the rest of the story tomorrow. The pictures are in my gallery
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=249;u=1912 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=249;u=1912)
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Wow...... :o
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Awesome report!
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Good to see a BIG table being put to good use. Excellent collection of toys too!!
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Yes, please do post the rest of the battle! Hope some LAF names with pictures of the players as the game shots were taken can be included.
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No one else seems to have posted any pictures so here are some of the ones taken by the British contingent
Unbelievably the Japanese 'tourist' forgot to bring his camera, though he did remember the tripod for it.
A far less impressive report is on my blog
http://kapitanmors.blogspot.com/
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VSF has never been my thing, really, but this game is just outstanding and I would have loved to participate! Wow. The urge to game VSF has been increased by this thread alone!
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Such a great game... the figures and table all look terrific! I would love to play a game like that! Very very jealous.
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Thank you to everyone who helped to make the day such fun. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to use my camera, being frequently distracted with questions about the rules.
My half of the American force was somewhat outgunned and had little defence against those bl**dy pirate automatons. However, my units US Marines consistently made their morale rolls and held their ground as they died to a man. Most surprisingly, Ensign Cruise and his naval landing party survived the game pretty much intact. My navy aeronef also provided useful fire support, but its exposed crew proved vulnerable to fire from the ground. However the star of the show was Marine Sergeant Eastwood who, being somewhat singed and angry after an encounter with the Sanwar hero in an impervious suit (as a hero armed with a flamethrower, this meant that he could fire 4 shots per turn :o ), scaled a rocky outcrop to slug it out for three turns with the Sanwar general. Finally he killed the general and in the next turn hurled his lackey over the cliff too. The Sanwar hero also got his just deserts when my marine impervious suit finally engaged him in close combat and killed him.
Lessons learnt:
* My marines need some god anti-armour fire support -preferably armoured.
* My marines need suport withgood close combat ability aganst automatons and the like.
* Keep lightly armoured aeronefs out of the range of enemy small arms fire.
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Thats really EPIC!
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god anti-armour fire support
Divine, simply divine!!! ;)
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Wow, that is one awesome looking game. :o
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Can someone tell me whato does "Some photos are censored due to classified material (LPL rd 2)
" means? As far as i can see from campwerison of these 2 pics
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_08_10_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_11_56_1.JPG)
the cansored part is Brittish redcoat unit...
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Great looking game!!!!
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Please tell me why are this brittish unit are censoured? Owner dont want to show the minis?
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Please tell me why are this brittish unit are censoured? Owner dont want to show the minis?
"Censored for LPL round 2" presumably means we'll get a much, much better look at them very soon, when the 2nd round of the Lead Painters Lead goes up.
You get bonus points in the LPL for having new figures, never before seen on LAF.
Hence the "Censored" tags, I guess. :)
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"Censored for LPL round 2" presumably means we'll get a much, much better look at them very soon, when the 2nd round of the Lead Painters Lead goes up.
You get bonus points in the LPL for having new figures, never before seen on LAF.
Hence the "Censored" tags, I guess. :)
Good Guess. They are my round 2 entry and I didn't want to break the rules. I managed to kill two birds with one stone by painting the unit for both this game and the LPL.
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Gorgeous looking battle report, a great combination of well painted miniatures and beautiful terrain. It's wonderful to see the British finally turning against the tide of defeats on Atlantis, great to see a different perspective over on the Tea & Tiffin too.
@Mors. Is the big red Japanese walker a scrathbuild or does someone make it?
Haarken
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The walker is Ironclad, there was a similar one in the USA forces, presumably the Japanese poached the US designers ala 1970's British motorbike designers.
The suit is by Parroom.
Mors
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Splendid report and entirely truthful (from the British perspective... ;)) lol
Well done to everyone for making the journey to Twickenham, especially Gamer Mac, (travelling form Scotland for one day) :)
It was a truly enjoyable and spectacular game and great to relive it via the medium of new fangled colour tinted images, not the sepia toned photographs we are used to. lol
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looks absolutely awesome game
loved it
dodge
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Looks absoloutely corking.
I really must paint up some VSF stuff and join in one of these games. :D
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What an amazing table, diversity of units and splendid battle report!
Appears when it counted... the Brits gave the Japanese a drubbing! lol
Hip, hip... Hooray!
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Great looking battle chaps - especially as we get to see everyone's toys on the table at once.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_08_11_2.JPG)
@ Bullshot - Although it would probably have helped if the American Steam Walker wasn't stuck in reverse at the start of the battle. ;)
Is that Dewies's Spider thing I can see hiding behind the hut?
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Photo censored due to unpainted miniatures??? ;) ;) :D lol lol
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No, photo censored because he wants to show them first in the Lead Painters' League...
Or because Her Imperial Majesty's Department for the Promotion of Enlightenment didn't want anyone seeing what fearsome weapons - I mean, advanced instruments for spreading civilisation - they have; whichever you like.
Great looking battle guys, you've all done yourselves and the rest of us proud. Yet again I wish there was an 'applause' emoticon because that's absolutely marvellous.
Now PM me some details and we'll retro-fit it into the campaign...
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Photo censored due to unpainted miniatures??? ;) ;) :D lol lol
I think it was because they were highlanders in Kilts and it was a very windy day ;) lots of meat and two veg flying about you see :D
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Ah, of course. Not in front of the children, careful man you'll upset the horses, that sort of thing.
Very wise, and indeed decorous. Must keep up proper standards in front of the natives (and the bally Colonials/Germans), don't you know?
EDIT: just occured to me that you might have misinterpreted the phrase 'fearsome weapons' in my earlier post... lol
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Great-looking game in all respects. I'm particularly interested in the various trees and greenery. The tall, slim trees with foliage on the top... what are those? Are they just long twigs with foliage added, or are they a commercial product, or something else entirely?
More photos welcome anytime. I need to quit my job so that I can pursue other genres. I'm sure my (pregnant) wife won't mind. lol
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Im a little bit suprised how many censored photographs of the unit in question are, they were not on the table for very long , they even lasted less time than the B.R.A.S , one of the few Japanese plus points on a very sobering day. :'(
The foundrys around Osaka Bay are even now working on new contraptions to foil the Western Imperialists adavance into Atlantis. >:D
Mors
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Is that Dewies's Spider thing I can see hiding behind the hut?
It is indeed (the original though, not the one I made the effort to build and paint for the game ::)) I was helping out with the native hoard however and Curtis was using my figures.
The final victors of this game are the natives though. The final guardian kicked a Sanwar pirate from the precipice of the temple with a cry of "THIS IS ATLANTIS!!!" and the other pirates were struck down at the awesomeness of the event, leaving him the only man standing atop the holy building at the end of the game.*
*The british cannon shell landing atop the temple, just after he killed a Sanwar, with the Atlantean being the only one to make his save is purely coincidental.
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The foundrys around Osaka Bay are even now working on new contraptions to foil the Western Imperialists adavance into Atlantis. >:D
Mors
:o :o
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Excellent Stuff!!!! :o :-* :o
A real pleasure to see so many nice "Toys" on one table!
PM
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Im a little bit suprised how many censored photographs of the unit in question are, they were not on the table for very long , they even lasted less time than the B.R.A.S , one of the few Japanese plus points on a very sobering day. :'(
They did suffer from the famous "Freshly painted unit Curse" but they will return and hopefully in the next game may actually fire their guns :o
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Hope nobody minds but this is the full battle report (from the British side anyway)
The small British force advanced to meet the armoured might of the Japanese empire. On the extreme flank the crack Blackwatch regiment were nearly wiped out by extremely heavy fire from the three Jap (light?) steam tanks. Only Lt Peter Ness and Piper Millin survived this heavy barrage and had to carry out a tactical retreat out of the line of fire of the tanks. The detachment commander Major Duncan MacThegrassgrow was also caught up in the barrage but being hard as nails, survived with just a slight singe to his moustache.
The BRAS decided to launch a charge at the tanks using their explosive lances. But even with the great courage shown attacking these metal monsters only a single trooper managed to land a hit. But the explosive head detonated prematurely killing the unfortunate trooper but also failing to damage the tank. It is believed that some of the components of the lance were of Japanese manufacture and are meant for suicide troops not stalwart British Lancers. It is not clear whither these lances will be issued to the troops in future.
The British steam tank on this flank put up a poor show at the beginning and was unable to damage the fast moving Jap tanks.
This left the British left flank dangerously exposed.
Moving forward on his own Major MacThegrassgrow ordered the Mammaries to try a plug the gap. In quick succession the Mammaries pilot managed to disable two of the tanks in close combat using his screw.
Meanwhile on the right flank the naval brigade detachment on that flank was swamped by hordes of Atlantians.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_19_26_4.JPG)
Both the naval infantry and the Gatling gun crew fought to the last man but were finally overrun. Only the brave stand of the force commander Admiral Muff-diver prevented the enemy from attacking the centre of the British forces from the rear.
The centre of the British force lead by Mr Alan Quatermain steadily advanced towards the temple fighting off both attacks from more Atlantians and the centre units of the Japanese.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_19_26_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_17_25_0.JPG)
These Japanese were supported by a powerful Lowen steam walker and a steam tank that seemed to spend a lot of time lost in the long grass.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_19_26_2.JPG)
The Press corps brought up the rear of the formation clicking away on their cameras and frightening the locals with their flashes.
Back on the left flank the brave Major was assaulted by a whole platoon of Japanese.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_17_25_2.JPG)
He managed to hold his own against the lot of them. Lt Commander Dan D Lyons rushed to help him but for all his bravery was savagely cut down. Upon seeing their commander cut down the naval detachment on this flank charged the Japanese and wiped them out in a single furious attack.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_17_25_1.JPG)
Revenge is sweet.
During his attack against the tanks the Mammaries pilot was doing the honourable thing and allowing the crew members to bail out their wrecked vehicles. This gentlemanly conduct was a mistake because the unthankful commander of one of the tanks, attacked the Mammaries with his tempered steel samurai sword and manage to put the Mammaries Gatling gun out of commission. The Mammaries then spent a couple of rounds trying to squash this sneaky fellow and in the end had to rely on Major MacThegrassgrow running over and head-butting the sneak, allowing the Mammaries to charge off and finish the last steam tank.
In the centre there was some serious fighting around the temple. Mr Quatermain was thrown out of his steam strider right into the path of a regiment of Atlantians who tried to turn the hero into a pin cushion. But the resilient hero shrugged off their attacks to fight his way to the top of the temple. The naval brigade unit with him was almost wiped out by fire from the Atlantians, the Japanese and the pirates but not before they managed to down the Atlantians Automaton. The British in the centre also had to put up with the annoying futile attacks by the Jap steam tank trying to ram everything in sight, due to damage to his gun.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_20_47_1.JPG)
The Jap walker in the middle of the table also had a damaged gun and between that and breakdown was pretty ineffectual.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_14_11_3.JPG)
As the game was drawing to a close there was a rumour that Mr Quatermain put killed by some pirate Automatons but this has yet to be substantiated.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1912_28_02_10_11_14_11_2.JPG)
The last round consisted of mopping up the last of the Japanese force.
But also the British steam tank redeemed its reputation with a beautiful long range shot from its medium gun which managed to clear the top of the pyramid of a load of pirates, who had managed to sneak to the top. Only a single temple guard was left standing all alone at the top to face off against the remaining might of the British empire.
All in all it was great fun. Well worth the long trip down. There was some lovely eye candy on show, a lot of people with some great imaginations.
Thanks to the people who arranged the game.
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I can recall the wallpaper.
Beautiful pictures and a nice report. Wished I could have watched you guys play while drinking an English beer.
Cheers
Björn
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First Picture, on the left might that be you gamer Mac?
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First Picture, on the left might that be you gamer Mac?
No - it's Dewbakuk. ;)
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Alright, might you dilvulge the names of the other 2 gamers pictured? Nice to have a face with a name!
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Great stuff chaps! Sorry I couldn't be there. Even more gutted now I've seen the pics. :'(
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Hope nobody minds but this is the full battle report (from the British side anyway)...
I really don't mind! I think it's awesome - great report of what looks like a fantastic day. Obviously, I'm sorry I wasn't able to make it!
... Only the brave stand of the force commander Admiral Muff-diver ...
I think his name's actually Admiral Lord Ivor Mough-D'Ivor ;)
...prevented the enemy from attacking the centre of the British forces from the rear.
The centre of the British force lead by Mr Alan Quatermain steadily advanced towards the temple
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a steam tank that seemed to spend a lot of time lost in the long grass...
lol
... on the left flank the brave Major (McThegrassgrow) was assaulted by a whole platoon of Japanese. He managed to hold his own against the lot of them. Lt Commander Dan D Lyons rushed to help him but for all his bravery was savagely cut down. Upon seeing their commander cut down the naval detachment on this flank charged the Japanese and wiped them out in a single furious attack...
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In the centre there was some serious fighting around the temple. Mr Quatermain was thrown out of his steam strider right into the path of a regiment of Atlantians who tried to turn the hero into a pin cushion. But the resilient hero shrugged off their attacks to fight his way to the top of the temple...
As the game was drawing to a close there was a rumour that Mr Quatermain put killed by some pirate Automatons but this has yet to be substantiated...
The last round consisted of mopping up the last of the Japanese force... Only a single temple guard was left standing all alone at the top to face off against the remaining might of the British empire....
Excellent stuff. I've posted sume rules and suggestion for what to do when heroes 'die', units get wiped out, and so on. They're over on page 11 of the Atlantis campaign thread (linky) (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=15362.150).
Taking the above examples; it seems the British were in command of the field at the end, Mr Quatermain seems to have 'died' in less than clear circumstances, but Lt Commander Lyons was undoubtedly performing an heroic action when... incapacitated. Both these heroes need to roll a d6, to find out when they can be back in action. Mr Quatermain's modifier is still to be determined, but Lt Commander Lyons should probably have a +1 modifier. Tough work, being a hero...
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I can recall the wallpaper.
No one forgets that wallpaper in a hurry ;)
Very nice reports Colin, and looks like you all had a lot of fun. :)
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Taking the above examples; it seems the British were in command of the field at the end.....
I really like the impression you have got of the final result. propaganda works :D
The other players of the game, apart from the Japanese :D, may have something to say about who was in command of the field ;)Alright, might you dilvulge the names of the other 2 gamers pictured? Nice to have a face with a name!
I am not in any of my photos but there were a few other cameras about so my uggly mug may turn up yet.
I think the other people in the picture are
Ramshackle Curtis
Bullshott
Lowtardog
a long side dewbakuk
Other people present at the game were Malamute, Mors, Overlord and Dr De'Ath. (Did I miss anyone? my memory is going, getting old)
Jimbibbly also made a short appearance to drop off some much needed support for the British, in the shape of the wheeled transport shown in the photos above.
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More photos. Sorry no report to go with them at the moment as I'm pushed for time and wont be around for a few days.
Just wanted to get the photos up now.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_58_12_0.jpg)
Atlanteans surge from the pyramid to meet the invaders.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_58_13_1.jpg)
Atlantis must be defended at all costs.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_58_13_2.jpg)
An American steam spider (Dewbakuk Industries)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_58_13_3.jpg)
Aeronef 'Rio Grande' steams forward
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_58_13_4.jpg)
Kodishan Pirates prepare to move
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_59_38_0.jpg)
Atlanteans about to be cut down by American firepower.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_59_38_1.jpg)
Sanwar steam Scorpion advances under withering American fire unscathed.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_59_38_2.jpg)
Pirates closing with the Atlanteans
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_59_38_3.jpg)
Sanwar commander Shen Khar takes up a vantage point for the coming battle
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_01_03_10_11_59_38_4.jpg)
Pirates and Sanwar continue their advance toward the pyramid
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_02_03_10_12_01_12_0.jpg)
The Sanwar Electrical Gun destroys an American walker.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_02_03_10_12_01_12_1.jpg)
Pirate walkers advancing
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_02_03_10_12_01_12_2.jpg)
As Shen Khar looks on, one steam Scorpion burns, as another wreaks revenge. Dispatching one American commander then the driver of a steam tank. Sending it hurtling back towards it own troops before the commander regains control.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_02_03_10_12_01_12_3.jpg)
British and Pirate walkers reach the base of the pyramid
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_02_03_10_12_01_12_4.jpg)
RNLS Matilda advances steadily. "I say, who's that foreign looking chap with the large pocket knife"
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_02_03_10_12_01_58_1.jpg)
The British realise their failure to stipulate a handbrake in the procurement process with Sir James Bibbly, engineer extraordinaire, by appointment to Her Majesty (Gawd bless 'er)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/369_02_03_10_12_01_58_0.jpg)
Too late the Rio Grande restarts its engines.
A thoroughly enjoyable first VSF game for me. It wont be my last. 8)
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Great pictures Paul
It is nice to see what was going on at the other end of the table :)
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Yeah, absolutely excellent - apart from the fact that it's the same models and the same setting, it looks like a totally different battle, if that makes any sense! Any chance you guys can put together a large, but coherent, report, that actually lets the rest of us know what 'really' happened? Or, in the Fog of War, is that just impossible? lol
Some lovely minis there, nice to see some of the others close up. The Atlanteans look awesome to a man, and that's a very nice American 'nef there... one of Bullshott's at a guess? Lovely work anyway.
The Khosindian walkers turned out lovely too... who'd have thought those McDonalds toys would brush up so nicely? Great work there too.
By the way, is Shen Khar (with his Scorpions) Mi-Hel Shen Khar, or his brother, Ru-Ti Shen Khar? I had the idea Mi-Hel Shen Khar hadn't been with the Scorpions for some time, but I could be wrong... :D
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Came to mind after reading the assorted reports, er, who held the temple at the end of the battle, who was driven from the field?
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Don't know who could claim the temple but the Japanese were pretty much wiped out. :D
But from my point of view I could really only see British troops and vehicles at the temple. :D
There may have been other people there but I couldn't see them for this big pyramid thing in the middle of the table and if they were there they were probably being sneaky wearing brown clothing and not the scarlet tunic of true soldiers :D
And anyway we don't want to let the facts get in the way of a good game/story ;)
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Hmm, I replied to this yesterday. Wonder where my post went?
The Japanese were pretty much driven off, only a few suicidal types with swords were still running around at the end.
The Sanwar had retired from the field but their Koshinden allies were still making trouble.
However, despite losing 90% of their number, the natives were still in control of the temple at the end of the game.
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By the way, is Shen Khar (with his Scorpions) Mi-Hel Shen Khar, or his brother, Ru-Ti Shen Khar? I had the idea Mi-Hel Shen Khar hadn't been with the Scorpions for some time, but I could be wrong... :D
You have spotted there is a bit of a theme with my Sanwar. o_o
Well they do scavenge the battlefield for heavy metal etc...
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=15517.0
The impervious suit is controlled in the field by Sanwar (guitar?) hero 'Satri Yani'.
The automaton unit is commanded by 'To Neyi Yomi', who has brass fingers on one hand.
You get the idea...... ::)
The Sanwar had retired from the field but their Koshinden allies were still making trouble.
Only after we had fought a fierce battle with the Americans. In true cinematic style Sergeant Eastwood, carrying the 'stars & stripes', fought a desperate clifftop battle with the Sanwar commander in the finale. He eventually succeeded, revenge for the immolation of his squad by the Sanwar hero.
My Koshinden allies reached the pyramid and were on the verge of victory over the Atlanteans and British. I believe Mr Quartermain was rather cut up over the whole affair.... :D
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Have to admit that I don't really 'get' VSF with all that weirdness going on but it's a certainly a great looking game!
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And anyway we don't want to let the facts get in the way of a good game/story ;)
Always the best policy- history is written by the victors anyway so who needs facts.
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Have to admit that I don't really 'get' VSF with all that weirdness going on but it's a certainly a great looking game!
That it is.
As to 'getting' it... sure, it's not everyone's cup of tea. Neither is tea, for that matter. It's just a different sort of fantasy, that's all. Some games have aliens, some games have undead, some games have dragons... and some games have clockwork soldiers, brass airships, steam-powered tunneling devices and big-game hunters with improbably large guns. It's a giggle, is all.
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I'm sure it is a giggle! I wasn't being critical - in fact, I am in awe of the imagination as there is just so much going on. ;) :)
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It's OK, I didn't think you were being critical, and I doubt anyone else did either! (Everyone falls over each in an attempt to not make the other person think some some sort of offense has been taken ... like the Three Overpolite Stooges or something ;D )
I was just trying to say that if you're looking for some deep meaning or rationale, you'll probably just end up confused - there isn't one. We think it's fun; me, I like 'alternative histories', I like the aesthetic, and I've always loved airships; other people might be particularly into the works of Verne or HG Wells, or Anthony Hope even; some people might like red coats and pith helmets, but not be really into 'proper' historicals; there are lots of ways in, but, please don't think we're likely to take offence if you don't dig it as much as others! I'm not a fan of C18th gaming so much, either real or fantastical, but we all have our own things we're into. And that's good.
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Who manufacturers those Japanese Tanks?
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Who manufacturers those Japanese Tanks?
They are sold from Eureka/Fighting 15s... also used to be available from Ground Zero, but currently not available from them.
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Who manufacturers those Japanese Tanks?
Ground Zero Games manufactured them for Eureka.
If you are in Europe or the UK you can either try Fighting 15's:
http://www.fighting15sshop.co.uk/paxr42-hardlove-light-steam-charger-3859-p.asp (http://www.fighting15sshop.co.uk/paxr42-hardlove-light-steam-charger-3859-p.asp)
or it might be cheaper to to go directly to GZG. They are not listed on the GZG website at the moment, but I dropped them an email and they quoted me a price (note: this version does not include a commander figure) :
http://www.gtns.net/store1/commerce.cgi (http://www.gtns.net/store1/commerce.cgi)
Elsewhere in the world, try Eureka:
http://eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_153_165&products_id=1996 (http://eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_153_165&products_id=1996)
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I did think the price was a wee bit steep... :(
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It was a superb game, had great fun playing EVEN THOUGH I didnt win! Yes, nice models, well painted. I need more impervoius suits with heroes and flame throwers though.
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I've always loved airships;
It's all about the airships. When we move and I have a garage to build it in I have the components for an enourmous one. Should I ever become rich beyond my wildest dreams I'll commision a real one :P
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Jonas and Bullshott. Thank you for the link.
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It looks very cool! 8)
Cheers
Christopher