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Title: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on April 28, 2011, 07:39:30 AM: An ongoing series of Indian Mutiny battles has been fought out this month here in GHQ, as Phil and I wrestled for control of the area around our fictional North Indian village of Byklabad. What follows is a photo montage/report of the latest game...

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The Raja of Rhanli has fortified the outskirts of Byklabad

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The defences bristle with heavy guns and crazed fanatics

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The Raja's forces are bolstered by the presence of a 'Mystic Fakir'

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While other locals implore the gods for aid

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The Raja himself leads his forces into battle

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His artillery thunders forward into action

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Who will feel "The Devil's Wind" in Byklabad?

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Surely not General Lord Rawnsley and the forces of the HEIC?

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The cavalry and artillery more forward with purpose, flanked by British Regular infantry.

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The Gordon Highlanders and their loyal Ghurkha allies advance with determination

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"Forward, my brave lads! Forward!"

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Cavalry swirl and clash around Byklabad

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Company troops rush forward to assault the defences

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The Lancers fail to drive off the Mutineer cavalry in a prolonged combat

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Byklabad remains in the grip of the Mutineers...

Could n't blame the dice this time, my attack just petered out... :'(
David
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Galloping Major on April 28, 2011, 07:51:57 AM: Very handsome game 8)

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: gamer Mac on April 28, 2011, 08:13:03 AM: A serious amount of lovely models on show :-* :-* :-*
Looks like a cracking game.
Nice touch with the guy walking on the hot coals :D
Does he affect the game in any way?
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Admiral Fraser on April 28, 2011, 08:13:59 AM: Fabulous looking game
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Malamute on April 28, 2011, 08:26:54 AM: More proper wargames goodness ;D
I am thoroughly enjoying this series of games. Now looking forward to the next one. :P
Its about time you gave those dastardly Mutineers what for, Eh what! :)
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: joroas on April 28, 2011, 08:52:53 AM: Lovely game as always. Loving the hot coal walker stand.

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Who will feel "The Devil's Wind" in Byklabad?

Must have been that Tandoori chicken..............
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Phil Robinson on April 28, 2011, 09:10:14 AM: Quote from: Yankeepedlar01 on April 28, 2011, 07:39:30 AM
Could n't blame the dice this time, my attack just petered out... :'(
David

So did my Mutineers attack :(. Yet another enjoyable game, with rather splendid figures and terrain, the rules arn't half bad either ;)
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Ignatieff on April 28, 2011, 09:12:46 AM: Super game! Where do you get the gabions from? Those are very nice specimens.
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on April 28, 2011, 10:29:32 AM: Thanks for the encouraging comments, folks! Perhaps I should have said the game ended in a draw, our attacks ran out of oomph and one of us ran out of energy.

gamerMac ~ the Fakir allows one failed Pluck Test to be re-rolled once during a game.

Ignatieff ~ Gabbions are from Ironclad, I think they are £1.50 for four pieces, but they also do 'runs' of corners, straights, gun positions I think for about £5.00 or so.

David
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Furt on April 28, 2011, 10:44:44 AM: Really nice miniatures and love the "pink" buildings.

It's just not proper that those foreign chappies keep trouncing you! Better luck next time.
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Trooper on April 28, 2011, 01:50:58 PM: I expect Lord Rawnsley will be getting a strongly worded despatch from the Governor after that performance. This saga keeps on getting better. The games look like super fun and you are making all of us devotees extremely envious. Bravo, and I eagerly await the next installment.
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Chairface on April 28, 2011, 06:15:19 PM: Beautiful game!
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Earther on April 28, 2011, 08:07:13 PM: Oh yes, that's the stuff!

The Devil's Wind made me smile… ;)
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: mdomino on April 29, 2011, 05:06:19 AM: Is that a teaser of the front page of your rules to come? Oh when when when? Another great looking game.
Mike D
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: FifteensAway on April 29, 2011, 05:13:00 AM: David - purveyor of beautiful games and great guilt. The game - yours; the guilt - mine. Must work on my Mutineer collection! By the way, I've had a copy of The Devil's Wind (as opposed to a case :o) for years and years - different author though, local man from the San Francisco area. Love the fakir idea!
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on April 29, 2011, 02:05:52 PM: Quote from: mdomino on April 29, 2011, 05:06:19 AM
Is that a teaser of the front page of your rules to come? Oh when when when? Another great looking game.
Mike D

Mike, its not the cover, that's nowhere near ready yet, its just something to encourage me when I'm stuck in front of the computer trying to work out how to word something.
I doubt the rules will be ready before Warfare in Reading at the very earliest really, especially as I expect to be away for much of September and October if all goes well.
David
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Phil Robinson on May 09, 2011, 12:24:24 AM: Quote from: Yankeepedlar01 on April 29, 2011, 02:05:52 PM
I doubt the rules will be ready before Warfare in Reading at the very earliest really, especially as I expect to be away for much of September and October if all goes well.
David

Now now, what do you keep saying to me?

"No Slacking" lol
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: The Breaker on May 09, 2011, 03:24:56 AM: Looks like a cool game!
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on May 09, 2011, 08:22:50 AM: I'm not 'slacking', Phil, I'm busy with lots of things. I even did some writing in rough while I was away 'oop north', so there! :D
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Phil Robinson on May 10, 2011, 06:32:54 PM: Quote from: Yankeepedlar01 on May 09, 2011, 08:22:50 AM
I'm not 'slacking', Phil, I'm busy with lots of things. I even did some writing in rough while I was away 'oop north', so there! :D

I see working on the next set already then? :-X
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on May 12, 2011, 07:18:40 AM: Quote from: Phil Robinson on May 10, 2011, 06:32:54 PM
I see working on the next set already then? :-X

Yes, I thought I might try my hand at some French Indian War skirmish rules next year... ;)
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: joroas on May 12, 2011, 07:23:07 AM: Is there no stopping this man? :o

Next, you'll be moving east to a condo in sunny Nottingham with all the other wargaming millionaires.............. :D
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on May 12, 2011, 11:56:43 AM: Quote from: joroas on May 12, 2011, 07:23:07 AM
Is there no stopping this man? :o

Next, you'll be moving east to a condo in sunny Nottingham with all the other wargaming millionaires.............. :D
Nottingham? Crime capital of UK, you must be joking! ;)
Title: Re: Dark Days in Byklabad
Post by: joroas on May 12, 2011, 12:10:43 PM: Quote
Is there no stopping this man?

Next, you'll be moving east to a condo in sunny Nottingham with all the other wargaming millionaires..............

Nottingham? Crime capital of UK, you must be joking!

Yes, I've seen the prices of some of those Nottingham manufacturers, too.