Author Topic: GASLIGHT Thursday (Pic heavy) (Read 3288 times)

BaronVonJ · « **on:** September 17, 2012, 02:01:00 PM »

This game was actually last Thursday, but as mentioned before, there was a lot going on last weekend. The day before RECRUITS is always hit or miss. Some guys can't get a kitchen pass for Thursday AND all weekend. But, it turned out 7 could. GASLIGHT always brings 'em out.
In our last episode, the otherworldly "visitor" had crash landed. The German Alliance had made off with him. The Anglo-French forces needed to find out what was going on, so they set out to get one of their most trusted men behind enemy lines, Sir Percival Armstrong, and his faithful man servant Mpopo.
All the smoke and clanking alerted the Germans to attack. They held a small farmhouse and crossroads. They new any machines would have to cross at the stone bridge, but unsure if the large stream would slow them down.
From the start the allies seemed to have the upper hand. Most of their contraptions sprang to life and ran most of the game, while the Germans with their ally the nefarious Prof. Nightshade (boo,hiss) couldn't seem to get anything running.

The Unicycle Uhlans prepare to charge, protected by a clockwork tank. A design flaw on the armored conveyance, only allows for broadsides. Rokkitruppen await in the trees.

A royal Navy landing Party advances through the woods.

Nightshade's forces. His Steam Automatons, know no fear.

A single brave Uhlan charges home against the Zoaves.

Meanwhile, the Lady Hussars defend the farmhouse

There were many brave deeds that night, but in the end, the Allies managed to shift the bulk of their troops to one side. With the hour getting late, it was deemed a tactical victory for the German forces, but a strategic one for the Allies as Sir Percival got through the lines. We'll run a smaller, RPG-like game for the next installment as Sir Percival attempts to get into the secret base. A little 007 in 1883.
I will post some RECRUITS pics next, but in the mean time, I've decided show the pairings, if you will, that I usually do for the evenings entertainment. As it was a cold rainy night, I went with "Old Speckled Hen", an English Ale. With a nice, mild cigar too, of course.

Froggy the Great · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2012, 02:59:31 PM »

Very nifty!

Do you have a better pic of the Hussarettes' cannon?

shadowking1957 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2012, 03:17:56 PM »

Wonderful table and miniatures, superb thanks you for pictures.....

Melnibonean · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2012, 03:23:45 PM »

Good to see the Hun getting another sound thrashing. Gawd knows, they deserve it!
A great looking game. Well done.

Malamute · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2012, 03:40:54 PM »

Quote from: BaronVonJ on September 17, 2012, 02:01:00 PM

I went with "Old Speckled Hen", an English Ale. With a nice, mild cigar too, of course.

Splendid stuff.

I concur with the mild cigar and the refreshment, although I would not have chosen an ale, perhaps a glass of Port instead.

BaronVonJ · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2012, 04:31:01 PM »

Froggy, the electro cannon is a GW Ork thingy: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440268a&prodId=prod1620111a

Malamute, sorry. Deep down inside I'm a dirty Kraut with beer in my heart. Thus, the monicker and the beer with my battles. Wine is the drink of my Baroness.
-J

Jay Arnold · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2012, 04:40:23 PM »

Yes, pics from Recuits, please! I wasn't able to make it this time, but hopefully in Spring with a game or two in tow ...

Great looking game. I played in Ken Van P's big Gaslight battle a couple of Recruits ago (Spring of 2011, maybe). Had a blast. I'm looking to do some Gaslight out my way, but in 28mm like yours. Got Perry Zouaves on the way to start.

BaronVonJ · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2012, 07:29:08 PM »

If you're ever around KC, we play (not necessarily GASLIGHT) every Thursday night. I wasn't able to play or put on a game this RECRUITS. Two sports tournaments over the weekend and my wedding anniversary. Oh well, there's always Spring.
-J

Blodwin · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2012, 09:59:36 PM »

Great game - love the Lady Hussars and of course the "Old Speckled Hen"

aggro84 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2012, 03:40:13 AM »

Wonderful as always BaronVonJ!

Mancha · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2012, 06:55:28 AM »

Ah, wherever the rights of man are questioned and the plight of the downtrodden exposed, the Hinterland hussarettes will be there; in battle formation...spectacularly attired...with some wacky contraption.

Cheers for making us look so good.

Doomsdave · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2012, 10:26:54 AM »

Arturo Fuente is a good smoke. Oh...Nice battle too!

Traveler Man · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2012, 07:07:17 PM »

Very nice eye candy!

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:37:41 PM »

Great looking game!

Lots of very cool minis and contraptions.

I really want that Old Glory Walker...

The_Beast · « **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2012, 04:48:35 AM »

I was AT Recruits. Did I think to drop you a line before?

Ah, well, had a smashing game a few weeks back including my beloved 'nefs, and, at Recruits, something I love but hadn't done for some time, a game of Full Thrust!

Not that I should have another GASLIGHT game AND ships burning noiselessly in the aether AND see the daughter and grandchildren, but I can feel greedy on occasion...

Damn fine table, indeed!

Doug

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