Friday morning started with a remote wargame, a Jacobite rebellion game, with Jon of Palouse Wargaming Journal (Jon's time was Thursday afternoon). This was the first time I have tried hosting a remote game. For the game I was using just an iPhone and a tripod. During the game the iPhone was often moved during the game to focus in on areas of action, easily done with the tripod which is both light and stable. Google Meet was used for the video connection and the video quality was good throughout the game.
As I was hosting the game, and as my first remote game, I was rather occupied and totally forgot to take any photographs of the game as it progressed. So no battle report. Jon was in command of the Jacobite forces, his Highlanders after being initially delayed by some cavalry were able to charge into my flank and sweep away my remaining Government forces.
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| The mobile phone tripod worked well being both light and stable. |
All being well I will be trying this remote gaming approach again before Christmas holidays arrive.
On the painting and modelling side some more siege equipment has been completed. As with all the siege equipment and castle, the models are simple shapes cut from wood and painted to give the impression of the siege equipment.
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A Bombard and Trebuchet leave the painting table.
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| A Bombard |
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| A Trebuchet |
That is about all the siege models I plan to make and I now need to begin thinking about some siege rules.
Peter, your game was great fun and ran quite smoothly. The game session gave me a chance to try out your D3 rules which worked very well and played quickly. Your siege models look super. Amazing what you accomplish with a few blocks of wood and some paint.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the game, It was most enjoyable, and a fine win as your Highlanders got to grips with the Government troops.
DeleteWell done to you for hosting your first remote game. We've all done the forgetting to take pictures thing. The golden rule for remote wargaming is "just try it!".
ReplyDeleteIt was most enjoyable and time just flew by. Next time I may remember photos.
DeleteGreat to get a game in Peter and the new models look fantastic! You are certainly very talented with your painting.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I was pleased the technology all worked out ok for the remote game.
DeleteNew device and I became anonymous. Whoops.
DeleteA very nice setup.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Chris.
Thanks. It all worked and connection interruptions.
DeleteGood on you hosting a remote game Peter. I can understand being too busy doing to take photos. We can catch up on the game with Jonathan's report!
ReplyDeleteThat trebuchet and and castle look magnificent!
Regards, James
Thanks James. I was fortunate that Jon did a game report.
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