tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post4454564797800913069..comments2024-03-28T11:19:33.274-06:00Comments on Analogue Hobbies: Wargaming Against the Weather: Outdoor Naval WargamingCurthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-45173727446136534432012-10-13T23:07:11.339-06:002012-10-13T23:07:11.339-06:00Don't even encourage Sylvain with this...Don't even encourage Sylvain with this...Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-64063517854447431292012-10-13T23:06:08.293-06:002012-10-13T23:06:08.293-06:00Thanks Greg - it was a bit bonkers standing out in...Thanks Greg - it was a bit bonkers standing out in the park with 60K gusts but it was good fun.Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-70292194287565855522012-10-10T21:33:26.752-06:002012-10-10T21:33:26.752-06:00Just bonkers. I loved reading this! Just bonkers. I loved reading this! Greg Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090722688748673409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-8116988492591551982012-10-10T18:52:28.620-06:002012-10-10T18:52:28.620-06:00The toolbelt was given to me by my dad, a long tim...The toolbelt was given to me by my dad, a long time ago. I'm sure there are suitable models in any good hardware store. Could this be the beginning of a new fashion trend in wargaming? :-)Sylvainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968328872238040281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-92077693501763356772012-10-10T17:07:19.925-06:002012-10-10T17:07:19.925-06:00For headgear you all need to be wearing period gre...For headgear you all need to be wearing period grey navy metal helmets and the funny looking navy vests of the famous in harms way movie set material / now not sure what the japanese navy wore when in combat like this.VolleyFireWargameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558522852896871065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-50844486440298004792012-10-10T17:04:17.619-06:002012-10-10T17:04:17.619-06:00Yes me too - is that a Home Depot special?Yes me too - is that a Home Depot special?VolleyFireWargameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558522852896871065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-74051101564287586502012-10-10T17:03:45.806-06:002012-10-10T17:03:45.806-06:00Awww wheres the fun in dice all the time putting a...Awww wheres the fun in dice all the time putting and depth perception are what its all about and choppy seas to try and hit the enemy / unless of course you have spotter planes. Such courage to attempt this in the great white northe, Hey next time do it in Snow!!!!<br />Loved the paper plate as a playing aid.<br />Just goes to show show you real wargamers will game no matter where or what the weather.<br />Thansk for sharing this experience as I observe it from my warm bedroom on my laptop!VolleyFireWargameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558522852896871065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-14614391806803405872012-10-10T13:51:15.825-06:002012-10-10T13:51:15.825-06:00Excellent stuff. mad , but excellent. Where do i ...Excellent stuff. mad , but excellent. Where do i get my own wargaming toolbelt?DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995593231170018770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-80319507456301092492012-10-10T11:31:24.549-06:002012-10-10T11:31:24.549-06:00Thanks guys! All the credit goes to Sylvain for pu...Thanks guys! All the credit goes to Sylvain for putting this on - it was a real hoot to play. <br /><br />Next time we play this I'd like to go back to dice for the gunnery as the system as it currently stands artificially favours those who have good vision/depth perception, are better at math and have good putting skills (for torpedo attacks). To me dice and combat tables are great at levelling the playing field and modelling the differences in doctrine, training and technology.<br /><br />And we'll play on the soccer pitch deeper in the park which will give us nicer turf and will better compliment Sylvain's beautiful ships. Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-71667854763172442562012-10-10T08:17:21.268-06:002012-10-10T08:17:21.268-06:00Now this was fun to read. You guys sure know how t...Now this was fun to read. You guys sure know how to entertain yourselves. Surprised you didn't attract any spectators...MiniMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04818743972462962721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-5165552226686804632012-10-09T16:42:03.849-06:002012-10-09T16:42:03.849-06:00LOL ;-)LOL ;-)Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-48710947355038489922012-10-09T15:39:45.651-06:002012-10-09T15:39:45.651-06:00Different is a good word, more like amazing....bri...Different is a good word, more like amazing....brilliant!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-3733273798715349412012-10-09T13:27:14.843-06:002012-10-09T13:27:14.843-06:00Unfortunately you kept moving the tea so I console...Unfortunately you kept moving the tea so I consoled myself at shooting at your ships...Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-40268609608017225282012-10-09T13:23:29.890-06:002012-10-09T13:23:29.890-06:00In which case your fire was even more ineffective ...In which case your fire was even more ineffective than I thought!<br /><br />Cheers<br />PDPeter Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118894381672707297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-89011864749493906432012-10-09T13:22:52.620-06:002012-10-09T13:22:52.620-06:00
Yeah my mother warned about those sorts of guys t...<br />Yeah my mother warned about those sorts of guys too...Peter Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118894381672707297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-64664407312383201822012-10-09T13:10:10.945-06:002012-10-09T13:10:10.945-06:00Very different gaming! Well done!
A calm winter d...Very different gaming! Well done!<br /><br />A calm winter day on clear frozen ice might actually be the best format as it would give a sea effect. Just don't forget to wear spikes!<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-77320129758644172792012-10-09T12:21:04.254-06:002012-10-09T12:21:04.254-06:00Really, it is a very different game, and very inte...Really, it is a very different game, and very interesting to see. The distances are GREAT with that ruleset and scale, but the game is interesting.Juan Mancheñohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761893327024556857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-71694520023070823472012-10-09T12:11:18.638-06:002012-10-09T12:11:18.638-06:00The fire arcs are Sylvain's embellishments. Qu...The fire arcs are Sylvain's embellishments. Quite effective. It was especially good of him highlighting the REAL target of the Japanese attack: your thermos of tea.Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-54624948530950629922012-10-09T12:09:26.290-06:002012-10-09T12:09:26.290-06:00Yes, I think they were too nervous to approach the...Yes, I think they were too nervous to approach the 'odd men in the park'...Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-1187310163002251612012-10-09T10:35:28.016-06:002012-10-09T10:35:28.016-06:00Fantastic stuff! The paint roller shell splashes ...Fantastic stuff! The paint roller shell splashes are very effective.Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-59332539868901472092012-10-09T10:21:42.101-06:002012-10-09T10:21:42.101-06:00Absolute genius, well done to all! :DAbsolute genius, well done to all! :DMichael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-31130531178617195852012-10-09T06:59:21.184-06:002012-10-09T06:59:21.184-06:00Sylvain
Great battle report and great work on the ...Sylvain<br />Great battle report and great work on the set up and gear. Curt great photos and editorial commentary - who added the fire arcs to the photos?<br /><br /><br />We'll do it again - in Spring. And maybe not in a park that's been used as an off lease dog area!<br />Cheers<br />PDPeter Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118894381672707297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-56947111740315996442012-10-09T06:57:06.307-06:002012-10-09T06:57:06.307-06:00We had a couple of teens observe us from the dista...We had a couple of teens observe us from the distance. However, anybody with any sanity stayed home and slept off the Thanksgiving Turkey.<br /><br />PDPeter Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118894381672707297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-56863335774478758742012-10-09T04:35:24.303-06:002012-10-09T04:35:24.303-06:00You know if you'd painted the grass blue then ...You know if you'd painted the grass blue then dry brushed it turquoise I reckon it could have looked quite cool!<br /><br />Kudos to man-ing up and show the world, and you locality you are a bunch of wargamers! ;-)<br /><br />Did you get much onlooker attention and questions?Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113124494092492419.post-4731579629736813672012-10-09T04:13:40.267-06:002012-10-09T04:13:40.267-06:00Well that was quite different, looks like fun, but...Well that was quite different, looks like fun, but I would have to say that my old mum would call you all "barking mad" and I believe she may be right.<br /><br />Johnjohn de terre neuvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898285039988448895noreply@blogger.com