"Lion Rampant on Show" Topic

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ochoin	25 Nov 2023 3:15 a.m. PST
Our annual Train Show is this weekend, where we put on a wargame for two days – this year, Lion Rampant. This was set during The 100 Years War – somewhere in southern France. Four, competing warbands descended on the County of Toulouse to create mayhem. But first we had to set-up: theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link Each of the 32 point warbands had a camp, located in the corner of the table. theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link Some were mainly foot soldiers but one was exclusively mounted: theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link The defenders were centred around the Count's castle: You can see, left, the coveted "Holy Grail' trophy we were competing for. theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link Victory points were gained by destroying defender units & the units of rivals. Bonus points were gained by burning villages, capturing fleeing peasants & livestock but the biggest bonus was gained for capturing the good Count & his lady after slaying their paladin in single combat. theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link Suffice it to say, a great day of gaming was had, with lots of interest from passing spectators. The game will be repeated tomorrow. Figures mostly Tumbling Dice 20mm & Strelets' 1/72. Castle by Zvesda.
rustymusket	25 Nov 2023 5:43 a.m. PST
I wish I could see it in person! Looks very nice.
Legionarius	25 Nov 2023 10:21 a.m. PST
Excellent in every way! Miniatures wargaming at its best.
dantheman	26 Nov 2023 11:54 a.m. PST
Love the 1/72 figures! I have 15mm and 25mm metals, but I love my 1/72. Unfortunately with the war in Ukraine 1/72 is not as plentiful now in the US.
gavandjosh02	26 Nov 2023 4:14 p.m. PST
I saw your game on Saturday. I thought it was very visually appealing. I also thought that many of the figures (particularly amongst the mounted) were very well painted. There seemed to be a mix of eras amongst the figures present. Was that to get the numbers up?
Col Durnford	26 Nov 2023 4:35 p.m. PST
Mixed figures in the 100 years war is not that strange. Unless we're talking Roman Legions. The knights my have good kit, but even they could have some really old stuff. Anyone below would have whatever they could find after the battle.
ochoin	26 Nov 2023 6:10 p.m. PST
"I saw your game on Saturday. I thought it was very visually appealing. I also thought that many of the figures (particularly amongst the mounted) were very well painted. There seemed to be a mix of eras amongst the figures present. Was that to get the numbers up?" Did we talk? I hope so because I appreciate the social interaction with the public with our Show games. You clearly have a sharp & learned eye. The mix of periods comes from retinues gathered by five different people & brought together for the game. The figures came before – often long before – the game.
79thPA	27 Nov 2023 7:16 a.m. PST
Great looking table.
79thPA	29 Nov 2023 11:17 a.m. PST
Great job on the scaling ladder.

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