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Title: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Malamute on December 19, 2013, 06:36:17 PM
I got together earlier today with some long term friends who I had not seen for a while to play our traditional Christmas game. It was put together at relatively short notice so I decided to run a game I had previously presented at BLAM 2012 as none of this group had played it. So apologies to those of you who look at this and recognise it from before.

The dastardly Governor of Alta California has hatched a plan to capture or kill El Zorro. He will lure him into a trap by hanging an innocent peasant. Knowing Zorro will be forced to make a rescue attempt the Governor has El Capitan Elforno place extra guards around the town square, he has reinforcements under Sargento Garcia hidden in the church and an assassin also hiding in the bell tower of the church ready to shoot Zorro when he makes his rescue attempt.

El Zorro is assisted by his beautiful wife Elena and a number of loyal Vaqueros who are also hiding in one of the town buildings. Zorro enters the game disguised as the Franciscan monk who will administer the last rites to the condemned man.

Much fun was had and the game ran true to Hollywood with much swash and buckle as Zorro dispatched El Capitan, El Coronel, a number of guards, managed to dodge the assassins bullets and made for the final showdown with the governor. Unfortunately for Zorro he had used up all of his luck and after several rounds of furious sword play the Governor ran him through...

No doubt Zorro will survive his wounds and return for the sequel next year....!

Rules are  LOTOW.

Figures mostly painted by El Supremo Bugsda, along with contributions from Camp Dave and myself.

Terrain and scenics bits by me.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_03_49_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_03_49_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_03_49_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_03_49_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_03_49_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_04_39_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_04_40_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_04_40_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_04_40_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_04_40_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_05_46_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_05_46_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_05_46_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_05_46_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_05_46_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_06_33_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_06_33_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_06_34_3.jpg)

I usually place all my Zorro related stuff on the Old West board, but felt for a change that Zorro fits nicely here as well. :)
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Captain Blood on December 19, 2013, 07:03:33 PM
Bravo compadre!
All looks terribly familiar, but never tire of seeing old San Antonio  :)
Splendid shot of El Generalissimo by the cactus.
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: obsidian3d on December 19, 2013, 07:49:57 PM
Apparently this game was a work of art...your players are really lucky! Excellent looking pieces all around!
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Axebreaker on December 19, 2013, 08:26:43 PM
That's simply fantastic! :-* :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Ray Earle on December 19, 2013, 08:43:20 PM
Superb.  :D
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Galloping Major on December 19, 2013, 09:07:32 PM
Lovely stuff, a beautiful setting for some ripping yarns  :D 8)




www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: thebunkergames on December 19, 2013, 10:09:45 PM
!st class -love the cacti in the garden
Shaun
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Silent Invader on December 19, 2013, 10:30:42 PM
Ah, it's a table of beauty.... :-*
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Sardoo on December 19, 2013, 10:35:07 PM
Quite stunning! Makes me want to burn my brushes and take up carpet bowls......
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Mencey on December 19, 2013, 10:39:06 PM
Amazing Sir, thanks to post this excellent pictures, congratullations!!!! :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Bugsda on December 19, 2013, 11:05:32 PM
Always worth a re-run 8)
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Dr DeAth on December 19, 2013, 11:24:56 PM
Quote from: Malamute on December 19, 2013, 06:36:17 PM

Great looking game.

Is that Brian's mum on the balcony?

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_19_12_13_7_04_40_4.jpg)


Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: FramFramson on December 20, 2013, 12:41:44 AM
Amazing, stunning, wonderful, superlative terrain!  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: magokiron on December 20, 2013, 01:25:43 AM
Speechless...  :o  :-*

That table is a true piece of art.

thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: cuchulain23 on December 20, 2013, 02:07:44 AM
What an absolutely stunning looking table.
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on December 20, 2013, 08:00:26 AM
Words fail me... :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: **GS** on December 20, 2013, 08:03:01 AM
As mentioned before your table and the minis are looking exceptionally good. You could use a gaming mat instead of gaming tiles though. Would let you get rid of those seams.

But it stays better than most of the tables I have seen. So don't worry  lol

Cheers
GS
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Mason on December 20, 2013, 09:06:18 AM
Stunning stuff, Amigo!
A proper visual treat for the festive period.
Top class wargames porn all round!
 :-* 8) :-*

Quote from: Dr De'Ath on December 19, 2013, 11:24:56 PM
Is that Brian's mum on the balcony?

I was thinking the same thing at first glance, but I do believe that she is one of his aunties, not his mother.
 ;)

Now I need to go through all your old posts for more piccies of your carts, as I am using them for the inspiration for the 'mobile' parts of my own wagons... The Grass Fight is particularly useful.
 :D

Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Doomsdave on December 20, 2013, 10:29:23 AM
I love your buildings.  The little villa building is great.  Are those cacti from the Pegasus set?
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Michi on December 20, 2013, 10:43:13 AM
This is so beautiful! I can almost hear some mariachis play...
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on December 20, 2013, 10:53:05 AM
No need to apologize for any repeated scenario, it is still lovely to behold and I envy your collection :-*
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Malamute on December 20, 2013, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Doomsdave on December 20, 2013, 10:29:23 AM
I love your buildings.  The little villa building is great.  Are those cacti from the Pegasus set?

Yes, the cacti are Pegasus. :)
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: shadowking1957 on December 20, 2013, 11:06:53 AM
Stunning miniatures and setting superb  eye candy
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Malamute on December 20, 2013, 12:04:12 PM
Quote from: Mason on December 20, 2013, 09:06:18 AM

I was thinking the same thing at first glance, but I do believe that she is one of his aunties, not his mother.
 ;)





Definitely his Auntie. ;)

She's from the Perry Carlist Wars civilians pack, as are a few of the other ladies in the collection.
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Hu Rhu on December 20, 2013, 11:08:58 PM
With a set of scenery like that you never need to apologise for showing it off.  Fantastic figures and terrain pieces as well. 
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Phil Robinson on December 21, 2013, 01:04:12 AM
A splendid encore :-*
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Driscoles on December 21, 2013, 12:21:23 PM
It is a beautiful setup !
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Dr. The Viking on December 23, 2013, 11:19:19 AM
Ah, bravo Nick!!!

Your San Antonio always makes me want to start building one myself!
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: gringo on December 23, 2013, 12:46:48 PM
superb Nick................... :o

regards
Ged

www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Marine0846 on December 23, 2013, 03:01:33 PM
Super figures, I never get tired of looking at your Zorro figures and terrain.
It does look to me that the mules are more interested in the hanging than the people. lol
Thanks for sharing pictures of your wonderful setup.
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Elbows on December 23, 2013, 07:26:34 PM
Ridiculous.  In a good way.  lol
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: gamer Mac on December 25, 2013, 10:56:41 AM
Quote from: Dr. The Viking on December 23, 2013, 11:19:19 AM
Ah, bravo Nick!!!

Your San Antonio always makes me want to start building one myself!

Me too

But anything I made would be put to shame by this stunning board and figures.
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: marcusluis on December 25, 2013, 11:44:41 AM
Very cool..how did you do the cactus in the hacienda garden??
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: Malamute on December 25, 2013, 06:29:08 PM
Quote from: marcusluis on December 25, 2013, 11:44:41 AM
Very cool..how did you do the cactus in the hacienda garden??

Pegasus Cacti. :)
Title: Re: The return of the mark of Zorro. A photo AAR (picture heavy)
Post by: flags_of_war on December 26, 2013, 04:30:36 PM
Looks soooooo good. I love a good set up more than an actual game haha.