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Author Topic: "High Noon" in Purgatory, a Shoot and Skedaddle AAR  (Read 1695 times)

Offline NickNascati

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"High Noon" in Purgatory, a Shoot and Skedaddle AAR
« on: March 08, 2014, 04:31:10 PM »
All,
     I had a go solo, at the climactic gunfight from High Noon.  In order to give the Marshall a chance, I confess to some tinkering.  I allowed him to automatically activate on his "Ace", as well as his regular card.  I also made younger brother Ben Miller a D6 to shoot, as he seemed to be "In his cups" for most of the movie.  I allowed Mrs. Kane to stat the game in the Marshall's office, contemplating  morality vs. her husband's life.  Lastly, I gave Will the first action, before any cards were turned.  
     The game was pretty quick.  That free shot allowed Will to drop one of Miller's boys immediately.  On Will's card, he moved back into the alley planning to circle the buildings.  Miller and his boys pursued Will.  Mrs. Kane finally decided that her husband's life was more important, and stepped out onto the deserted streets of Purgatory.  Her action dispatched another cowboy who had been previously wounded by Kane.  Will dropped Ben Miller, still too drunk to aim properly, leading to the final showdown between Kane and Miller.  Firing at each other from behind cover, the bitter enemies traded shots for a couple turns.  Ultimately, Miller's luck ran out and he fell, face down in the dust.

Miller and a crony looking for Marshall Kane


Frank and his gang walk defiantly down the deserted street


Will Kane eyes his opponents


A young wife contemplates morality


The final showdown


All in all, a good, tense game.
                                                                                                                                Nick
« Last Edit: March 08, 2014, 04:38:39 PM by NickNascati »

Offline Elbows

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Re: "High Noon" in Purgatory, a Shoot and Skedaddle AAR
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2014, 09:50:54 PM »
Lookin' good...I like the surface you game on.  I had thought it was just the table surface originally but I see it's what...large floor laminate tiles?  Most importantly I like how you use and adjust the SnS rules to fit scenarios.  I get a lot of emails and questions of "can I..." and I always respond with a resounding "well, hell yes!" :D

Time to finish revising that rulebook...for the fifteenth time :D
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Offline NickNascati

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Re: "High Noon" in Purgatory, a Shoot and Skedaddle AAR
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2014, 09:58:39 PM »
Scenarios are something I always have a problem with, so when I find a good source, I figure out a way to use it.  Along with the "Cowboys - The Way of the Gun"( 26 scenarios), I also have the three volume set of Bob Boze Bell's Western Gunfights and the Life and Times of Bill the Kid.  These books are perfect for pulling scenarios from, as each article/chapter has maps and good background.
Right, the surface is 12 inch square floor tiles.  I should probably spray them with something to take the gloss off, but the basic pattern is perfect.

 

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