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Post by Simon on May 20, 2020 15:46:55 GMT
I don't think that the miracle I was hoping for is likely to happen. So, in the interests of clarity I hereby sadly cancel the Bakewell event.
I will keep a close eye on things and set up another tournament as soon as possible abd will let people know via this forum, DBA GroupsIO and my e-mail distribution list.
Regards,
Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 31, 2020 19:22:16 GMT
BRILLIANT film!
Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 30, 2020 11:29:15 GMT
Focussing on some 1/1200 ACW Naval stuff at the moment. Pics etc at derwentgamer.wordpress.com/Also thinking of getting some 1/32 plastics ...... Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 30, 2020 11:22:58 GMT
Thanks for your replies and support. I'm sure I could arrange something in the post-virus world, as long as there's interest - about 10 players, plus some from the club would do. I will wait for this to calm down before organising though. In the meantime, I will keep practicing. I have introduced my 6-year old to it, so at least I get to win some games :-) I am trying to keep my list of UK DBA and HoTT events up to date on my blog at derwentgamer.wordpress.com/ so you might want to check there to avoid clashes. Cheers Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 28, 2020 20:49:29 GMT
You could also use a shared whiteboard like awwapp.com/or something on Roll20 that supports graphics and concurrent movement. Thanks for the suggestion - will check it out. Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 28, 2020 17:59:10 GMT
Have you seen my post titled mad mad idea re possible e-tournament?
Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 28, 2020 15:10:01 GMT
Nope - could just go gor an approach where certain terrain is made to disappear!!
Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 28, 2020 14:21:57 GMT
So Stevie has produced an excellent guide to playing on a grid. This opens up some great opportunities for playing remotely.
How about changing the June UK Midland Open to an internet based grid game open to players from all over the world?
So how would that work?
I am in the process of creating a Word document based grid board tool kit with elements/terrain that can be "click and drag" around the board.
The idea is that, using Stevie's grid rules (probably the 90 degree one to keep technology simple) players could use Skype with share screen facility with the host moving their own and the other player's pieces - the latter obviously as directed as directed by the other player. Alternatively, players could simply move their own figures and then e-mail back and forth to each other. This needs to be tested of course.
I would invite people to join in and then would act as tournament organiser to determine pairings and keep scores etc. We could run 6 rounds over 6 weeks and use the usual swiss chess pairings after the first round. Afrer each round, players would e-mail their results to me.
I'd like to keep things simple and the only requirements would be some basic MS Word/LibreOffice Writer etc knowledge and Skype. If not using Skype, e-mail swapping of updated board, perhaps supported by a Whats App audio/video link.
Thoughts?
Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 28, 2020 8:13:36 GMT
Hi Stevie,
I can't get the link to open at all - and I am trying from a laptop. I dont get as as far as the see full size image option???
Cheers
Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 27, 2020 19:26:35 GMT
Actually Greedo, DBA already allows groups to move sideways and then forwards all within a bound (DBA rules, page 8, third paragraph from the bottom, last sentence), and for usually just a single PIP, If they are in or enter an enemy Threat Zone that is. I suppose this could be allowed even if not in a TZ, but it will give groups a bit more manoeuvrability on a grid than they would have when measuring. Then there is ‘double-wheeling’, where ½ the movement allowance is used to pivot on one front corner, then the rest of the move is used to do the same from the other front-corner, again all within a single bound (although this is not as manoeuvrable in practice as it sounds). Still, all this is covered in some detail in the “Playing on a Grid” booklet, which is now finished and will be uploaded to the Fanaticus Wiki sometime today. And you might be surprised Wingman at how closely it mimics the normal ‘free measuring’ style of play...with far fewer distortions than you might otherwise expect... Good timing Stevie and look forward to seeing it. Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 26, 2020 18:01:11 GMT
Welcome and I love the miniatures!
Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 26, 2020 14:17:34 GMT
I will keep this in the diary as long as possible but I strongly suspect I will have to cancel. I will review in mid-April. According to their website, Britcon are hoping to go ahead but only "if there are significant, positive changes to current UK Government advice regarding social distancing before June of this year." I have also updated the list of UK 2020 Events on my blog at derwentgamer.wordpress.com/Regards Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 16, 2020 15:40:11 GMT
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Post by Simon on Mar 10, 2020 12:44:26 GMT
I have washed the figures in detergent and then soak in white vinegar.
Re the flash, I have heard that you can hold the figure close to a soldering iron to melt the flash but you obviously have to check you don't lose thinner bits like spears and swords! I have also moved the figures quickly through a candle flame, shielding vulnerable parts of the figure between thumb and forefinger!
Simon
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Post by Simon on Mar 10, 2020 8:47:41 GMT
I enjoy OHW and have an English Civil War specific varient and that plays very well. Funny thing is I have never thought of DBA'ing the scenarios in the book. That is food for thought. Greetings Cromwell. Is your OHW ECW version available anywhere? Regards Simom
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