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Offline OSHIROmodels

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Get the Prince! Picture heavy
« on: January 28, 2015, 08:53:29 AM »
We had an all day game at the usual BLAM location on the Sunday, set on Mars with a cast of literally hundreds (well, about 170-180)  :D

A renegade Martian Prince was being taken on a troop review of the Japanese forces stationed outside New Victoria but unfortunately word got to the closest Sky Martian Clans who wanted a souvenir...

A blurry view of the table set up with New Victoria at the bottom and the Japanese encampment just of centre near the top


A train moves along the Albert viaduct



The Japanese encampment


Martians!!! Attacking from three sides the Martians make straight for the Prince.


Meanwhile in New Victoria the British look on in ................ (fill the blank as none of knew what they were doing  lol )


The fighting around the camp gets viscous as Sky Martians para send from their skiffs




Stout chaps those Japanese, not even turning round to face the enemy without getting the order  ::) lol


Martians board the train only to find it empty with only one crew aboard (who was quickly dispatched). The crewman falls on the controls sending the train steaming ahead to New Victoria station...




The Japanese make a brave stand but is it too late for the navy to save them?



Yes, it was but the navy displayed some superb flying skills... (avoiding not getting buried in a cliff face was considered superb  ;) )



The British finally come out to see what all the fuss is about and stroll up next to a Martian trade delegation and have some tiffin.


An overall view of the action so far


What are those Aak Naks doing cowering behind the wall  :o


The trains boiler blows up in spectacular fashion (this picture of course was taken just before the event..) and when the steam clears some Aak Naks try to tip the train onto the Sky Martians below...


With hilarious results (it fell back on them almost wiping them all out  lol )



The fighting continues however with the Prince and most of the Japanese getting butchered



Blast those sneaky Martians!


The Martian trade delegation decide to go for an amble in the canal...


With the Prince massacred along with the Japanese, the British finally taking an interest and with skiffs falling out of the sky from the navy's 'warning shots' the remaining Sky Martians beat a hasty retreat to their enclaves deep in the desert...


Much fun was had, many thanks to those who showed up and thanks to Mark for GMing and allowing me to play (first time I've played on the full set up  :D ).

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James
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Offline Malamute

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Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2015, 09:01:33 AM »
A splendid day out full of VSF goodness. ;D
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Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2015, 09:08:24 AM »
A splendid day out full of VSF goodness. ;D

Oh, yes!
 ;D

I must point out that the Martian was not butchered.
He had a much worse fate in store for him.... ;)


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Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2015, 09:12:54 AM »
Oh, that was just out of this world! (pardon the pun)  :-*

You lucky buggers you, getting to play that fine game.

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Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2015, 09:13:49 AM »
Oh, yes!
 ;D

I must point out that the Martian was not butchered.
He had a much worse fate in store for him.... ;)



The dreaded M' aar - Mite finger.... :o

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Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2015, 09:15:38 AM »
The dreaded M' aar - Mite finger.... :o

 lol lol lol

Is that how it is known on Mars?
 :D


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Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2015, 09:51:45 AM »
Spiffing game - highlights for me were:

  • The realisation from the Japanese Navy that their enthusiasm to get into the fight meant the speed they were travelling was likely to plough them into the mesa! One of the nefs stopped within an inch (literally) of the cliff face
  • The moment when it all went belly up for the Martian Askaris who were trying to tip the engine off the bridge; a positive event for the martian gene pool and a candidate for one of the very first Darwin awards
  • The overall look of the game - James's terrain is superb and the table looks great.
  • The scotch eggs in the pub!  :D
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Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2015, 05:12:17 PM »
Excellent visuals as usual, love those stylish skiffs  :)
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Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2015, 05:22:28 PM »
Wow! What a set-up and game!

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« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2015, 05:59:37 PM »
    • The scotch eggs in the pub!  :D

    Couple that with the baked beans and chips that you had and I bet Bullshott had a fun time driving back with you in the car.
     :o :o

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    Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
    « Reply #10 on: January 28, 2015, 06:34:27 PM »
    Aces! Well done those dastardly martians making mincemeat of the unprepared earthmen.  lol

    You've got a bloody junction now, Jim? If we leave you alone long you're liable to build a direct physical rail link to Mars by hand.  ;D


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    Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
    « Reply #11 on: January 28, 2015, 06:38:04 PM »
    The British line held the walls against the Martian threat. When said Martian threat wasn't forthcoming they moved out to support the Japanese. Unfortunately the Japanese commander had chosen to place his camp on the far side of a canal... With no bridge...

    The British 'taking an interest' resulted in wiping out three full Martian groups. More than the Japanese managed.
    So many projects..... so little time.......

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    Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
    « Reply #12 on: January 28, 2015, 06:57:37 PM »
    What a great set up and game! Well done!

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    « Reply #13 on: January 28, 2015, 07:02:19 PM »
    So that's what was going on over there / taking up the other 80% of the room!

     ;)

    A grand spectacular. Well done chaps. Was it Kev who got his aliens squashed by the choo-choo?

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    Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
    « Reply #14 on: January 28, 2015, 07:04:00 PM »
    Sooooooperb! A great yarn chaps!  :-* :-*

    Do those pesky Martians have the tech to get to Earth (developed by themselves or nicked)?
    « Last Edit: January 28, 2015, 07:39:05 PM by Thunderchicken »
    Don't!

     

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