One very nice aspect of the So many of us getting the vaccine and lifting of restrictions are the face to face gaming again. Its been great having Club game night again. Its now outstanding when individuals can get together. A few of us have been doing Monday games. These are fought using the Fire and Fury Brigade level rules in 15mm. Here are some pictures of one if these game we fight today based on Stones River or Murfreesboro.
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Union left flank is table edge facing the viewer in this picture.
The set up was similar to the historic battle. The Union left rested in a woods and by a fortified area called the slaughter pen. The right (under my command) set up a defensive position in the woods and by a shallow river. The Confederate commanders held a division opposite the union left with orders to hold and keep an eye in them. On the union right a Confederate division was to push into the wood and turn the flank while the main effort was to break through the center.
On the Union left, both sides hunkered down in very goid defensive positions and waited for the other side to move. It was pretty static for most of the game.
On the Union right I had a division of Confederate infantry charge to push me out of the woods. It didn't work and u held my ground. By the end of the game I was ready to move forward and sweep the remnants away.
In the center, the Confederate massed their troops and tried to break through. The Union lines bent but did not break and held out. After six hours the game was called for a Union victory.
All in all a good fun game with a group of friends. It is great to get together again.
UPDATE: here are some additional pictures taken by the host John Magnifico.
It is a great delight in returning to gaming with friends. F&F is a good way to restart.
ReplyDeleteIts priceless getting back together.
DeleteGreat to see you are able to meet up as a club once again Mark:). The game looked good too.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun
DeleteLovely sized action and a good way back to more normal activity.
ReplyDeleteA perfect size
DeleteGreat game- Stone's River is always an interesting battle to refight.
ReplyDeleteYes. Once I got home I read up on it. Most interesting
DeleteGreat looking game - I have had many excellent F&F games over the years!
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun to play in and I greatly enjoyed the game. Looks like we will do it again next Monday.
DeleteAh! The joys of once again gaming together.
Nice stuff Mark...our group will be doing an ACW game on Sunday, but without me on this occasion. I expect Mark at 1866 blog will do a photo report. FYI as an AWI aficionado, you may wish to visit the Little Wars TV site and vote for your preferred option in their upcomong refight if Brandywine .....
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the heads up on the Brandywine refight. I dud not know about it but it looks good! Thank you!
DeleteAnd I am greatly enjoying Mark's writings on the Franco Prussian war. Great stuff there.