"Historicon 2018 - Isandlwana AAR" Topic

Friends, I had the opportunity to play what was, in my opinion, the best game at this year's Historicon – Isandlwana – GM'ed by David Burton. Check out my AAR and pictures here:

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That is a Lovely game, thanks for sharing

You didn't say if your young relatives enjoyed the game or were seriously bored.

Very nice write-up and excellent photos !

One of the most enjoyable after action reports I've ever read. Terrific photos of a terrific game. Thanks for posting!

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Clif

I thought it was excellent looking game, great terrain and painted figures. worth more than just a PELA.

Great looking game, great experience to have enjoyed.

Played it myself, one of my all time convention highlights!

In fact, I feature prominently in your AAR.

I'm the chubby guy in the Maverick shirt :)

chicklewis

My nephew loved the game (my sister sat it out).He really enjoyed how everyone was somewhat dependent on each other and how we were a team for those few hours. It set up the rest of his convention nicely.

CSherrange

You guys were great players and fun to play with. I really appreciated how quickly you seemed to pick up the rules and helped us along on our side.

mindenbrush

the game did deserve more.

Yes, it was a really fun game. Quick to pick up, and easy to play. A great convention game!

I walked by this several times and was really impressed. Glad it was fun and well-run. The only complaint I had was with the multitude of large white unit ID cards stuck to the back of each and every stand. They really detracted from the looks of the otherwise beautiful table.

I agree, great looking game except for the labels. Do the rules require them?

I also had the chance to play in this game (though at a different time from OP) and it was certainly the highlight of Historicon for me. Since I was (and still am) in the middle of making terrain for my own planned 6mm scale Isandlwana, having the chance to talk with the gentleman who actually constructed the board was also extremely helpful and appreciated.

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I put the labels on because it was a convention game and it helped in the process of resetting troops after the game. Also through experience I have learned that players often mix units, so just a way to keep them straight. The rules don't call for labeling in any particular manner. When I looked at them I realized a different color label may have helped. I am doing Khartoum (the movie version)for Cold Wars, so will use sand colored instead.
I am glad you guys had so much fun. It was great to run it.

David

Nice to see you won an award. Congrats on that. Well earned.

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of Bayonets and Spear Points?

Hey Robert,
I planned to release the rules following Historicon, but got delayed.
The good news is that I have added some additional troop types. These will be the lite version so not alot of text. I will try to get them on a website in the next two to three weeks. I will put the link here once they are available.
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David

David, great news. I have some friends who read about your game at Historicon and would love to try the rules.

You can contact me directly at Burker1 (at) aol (dot) com once the rules are on the website. Which website will they be on?

The rulebook Bayonets and Spearpoints shown at the bottom of the great AR reads 'skirmish rules'

The table hardly looked like a 'skirmish.'* grin* So, how did the rules work with the large number of units/figures?

McLaddie you are correct. They are fast play not skirmish and I have since changed the title page…First thing I did after getting back from Historicon. The plan is to release a set of modules that will have different troop ratios dependent upon the battle. For Isandlwana we did 1 to 5, but for Khartoum next year we will do 1 to 10. If you wanted to do 1 to 1 skirmish they would still work….I hope
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David

Robert, I think I am putting them on the MSG games web site. I don't have have the exact link for you but will get that once I have it clarified.

David

Khartoum next year? I'm down!

Morning everyone,
I have already sent out a few copies, but if you would like a copy please email me, and I can send one. Again these are lite so no specific scenario information is included. Also once you have them you may need help clarifying a rule, just drop me a line. I have the Isandlwana Order of Battle if you need that for unit make up.
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David
my email is dburton06@snet.net

Afternoon guys. I have a newer version available for the rules if you are interested. Added a couple of new sections as I work through them.
Send me an email if you would like a copy
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David

Hello Everyone,
I will be at Fall In 2019 with Khartoum, the movie version. Two large L shaped sculpted terrain maps and 2000 figures. Running it multiple times and can take up to 16 players each game. Hope to see you there.

David