One for three!

With any new set of rules we've been trying to get three or so games in before passing judgement. This week One Hour Skirmish Wargames was the choice. The first scenario Capture the Cannon was a good introduction and justified me bringing my GNW figures out of their box. The rules are true to thier name and play quickly. I've used them before for solo play but never against a live opponent. Just as much fun! The turn sequence keeps you involved and time goes by quickly. Our first game was done in about forty-five minuets. We set back up and played again and then switched sides.

Three games done in one night. There's no doubt we'll ne playing more. As Matt suggests here maybe the One-hour Ancient and Medieval Skirmish Wargames

Check out Matt's game report here

Donnybrook GNW

 As part of trying rules and getting figures we own but haven't played with yet the last few game sessions have seen us playing Donnybrook and using my Great Northern War figures.

The first game was from the 4play scenario set #008: Poland & Ukraine 1708 / 1709. The Swedes tasked with getting their wounded General off the field. The Cossacks had to prevent this and eliminate as many Swedes s as possible.

The Swedes start moving.

The Cossacks prepare an attack.

The Master of hounds blocks the road.

After a loss of direction the Swedes carry their officer up along the river.

Swedish cavalry out flanks the Cossacks.

Our most recent outing was more of a straight up fight between a small force of Russians and similar sized force of Swedes. We played this twice, once with very open terrain and again with more terrain.

An officer directs his troops

Cavalry clash.

Russian cavalry intercept the Swedish Charge.

Firing before the advance.

The Swedish right flank.

With these games I've moved ahead with two goals set for this year. The first getting my GNW figures on the table and second playing some games of Donnybrook. I think we'll get more Donnybrook on the table.

I feel a need to get back to it.

First I need to get used to the way blogger works now. Many of my posts were of games played or trips taken which haven't been happening this year. Work was busy throughout the summer and over the holidays and the habit was broken. however I have been painting so not all is doom and gloom. I finished the goal set for the Great Northern War armies and managed to take some photos.