Most of my wargames are played solo, but over the past month I have had the chance to play a couple of face-to-face games with my son and daughter, as well as a remote game. The most recent was a remote session hosted by Jon from the Palouse Wargaming Journal, using his wonderful War of the Roses figures.
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| A close up of the action courtesy of Jon. |
We used a set of rules currently being developed by Jon. This was my second time playing with them. One particularly interesting aspect of the rules are the commander traits, which affect how easily a commander is to change their Ward’s orders to Engage, Defend, or Manoeuvre. In this most recent game, Jon had added a new twist to the commander’s traits by introducing personal objectives for each commander to achieve during the game. It was an engrossing battle, and after a closely fought contest, my Yorkist army managed to snatch victory. Jon has written an excellent game report, which can be found here.
One of the face-to-face games was with my son, using Star Wars Legion figures and rules. We have both picked up a one of the starter boxed sets. As I had managed to get my starter miniatures painted, we played a game using my set. It was our first time playing, so we were both getting to grips with the rules. In the end, the game turned into a bit of a mass brawl, with all units piling in, out of which my son emerged victorious, led by his Darth Vader.
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| A Star War game underway. |
I have added to my forces with a few more kits, which I have yet to build and paint. I also need to start thinking about creating some terrain for the game.
The other face-to-face game was with my daughter, who popped over for the day. We started in the morning with a couple of quick One-Hour Skirmish Wargame battles. Then after lunch spent the afternoon playing Zombicide, a cooperative game where we both took on the roles of survivors in the zombie apocalypse. In the scenario, we had to scavenge for supplies while avoiding being overwhelmed by the undead.
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| Zombicide - I have painted all the miniatures that come with the game. |
With a move to New Zealand, your F2F gaming has really picked up! I sure enjoyed our last remote game. I am prepping to try the WotR rules on an open table this week. Perhaps you would be willing to give this whirl too?
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see how your rules translate to free movement. Count me in for a game!
DeleteNice to get some face to face gaming in and even better that it's with family, been better if you had won the Star Wars game!
ReplyDeleteIt was a couple of enjoyable days with the kids and gaming.
DeleteGreat stuff Peter....it's nice your family are interested in the hobby too...mine aren't! The Zombicide game looks reminiscent of the ones I have played on a Fruday evening at my mate Julians place...he has also painted the figures...but his version is kinda medieval based, so different terrain boards and characters!
ReplyDeleteThe makers of Zombicide have made a few variations of the game. When buying the game I was quite tempted to go for the space lab game.
DeleteA good mix of games there Peter and nice to see you able to get some FtF action in too:).
ReplyDeleteA nice variety of games were played.
DeleteThe WotR game was a corker 🙂👍🏼. What era did you play the OHSW in, Peter?
ReplyDeleteWe often used OHSW rules for a Necromunda setting.
DeleteIt’s always good to get a few games in. I quite like the concept of zombie games, but there are so, so, so many out there.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Geoff
There are quite a variety of Zombie games available.
DeletePlaying the games is the ultimate goal in wargaming. So, good to see such activity.
ReplyDeleteWhile I am mainly a solo warmer, it is always most enjoyable to game face-to-face or remotely.
DeleteGreat activities as you get both your son and daughter involved. Didi you play OHSW with a zombie-scenario as well?
ReplyDeleteNo, we used the rules that came with the board-game.
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