tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post2001017258633399404..comments2024-03-02T15:12:47.341+00:00Comments on Colgar6 and the Infinite Legion of Toy Soldiers: Batrep: The Witches' RevengeColgar6http://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-38949816727478002782017-11-06T21:13:55.143+00:002017-11-06T21:13:55.143+00:00Thanks, Terry - glad you liked it. It's a pit...Thanks, Terry - glad you liked it. It's a pity that the witch was burned so early in the game, if only because it spoiled the narrative a bit - but then it meant that I won :-) !Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-1993257256691102212017-11-03T22:44:12.631+00:002017-11-03T22:44:12.631+00:00Puritans don't approve of fun in any of its fo...Puritans don't approve of fun in any of its forms.<br />They take a degree of satisfaction form burned witches though.<br /><br />Swings and roundabouts - not to be used upon the Sabbath!SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-25913692221714727972017-11-03T18:40:19.966+00:002017-11-03T18:40:19.966+00:00Sounds like excellent fun, except of course for th...Sounds like excellent fun, except of course for the burnt witch. Good AAR!Terry Silverthornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02873668652853883440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-88511502675323623162017-11-03T07:51:16.899+00:002017-11-03T07:51:16.899+00:00Always good to hear from you, Irqan!Always good to hear from you, Irqan!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-24116944609784076942017-11-03T07:50:55.519+00:002017-11-03T07:50:55.519+00:00Yes, the victory conditions for this scenario are ...Yes, the victory conditions for this scenario are really not working as I had hoped! It may have been a technical win for the men, but on the ground they were trounced...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-35880282487076785882017-11-02T16:12:26.871+00:002017-11-02T16:12:26.871+00:00Super duper batrep. Thanks for sharing.Super duper batrep. Thanks for sharing.lrqanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317347167166315984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-44559380218469725572017-11-02T13:56:25.970+00:002017-11-02T13:56:25.970+00:00All over in turn two ! This did make me chuckle an...All over in turn two ! This did make me chuckle and the ensuing "spite" attack by the forces of evil was a rollicking good read.<br />Great aar, roll on Santa and his forces of good!Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-92124442583972330582017-11-01T20:26:34.677+00:002017-11-01T20:26:34.677+00:00Even in this game, the rat-ogre enjoyed fortune...Even in this game, the rat-ogre enjoyed fortune's favout on at least 3 occasions. The triple six morale check was the most extreme, but it rolled low twice, only for its attackers to also roll low.<br /><br />I still think that musket volleys are probably the best defence - but it closes very quickly, and noise just makes it angrier.SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-31442682998906577652017-11-01T20:22:53.281+00:002017-11-01T20:22:53.281+00:00Another scenario specific use for the rat monster ...Another scenario specific use for the rat monster has occurred to me.<br />It begins a scenario sedated, and not yet supercharged and furious (The Rats need to lead it to a location where it can be activated).<br /><br />Some of the penalties we discussed in the postgame chat could apply. Temporarily lowered quality, perhaps make it slow until trigered, or make it passive - won't attack, but will fight back if attacked.<br /><br />An oportunity for the puritans to get their retaliation in first.<br /><br />All good stuff for next Halloween..SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-70444139592637466552017-11-01T16:42:47.331+00:002017-11-01T16:42:47.331+00:00I did indeed mean the swarms C6 thanks for the lin...I did indeed mean the swarms C6 thanks for the link. :)Frank O Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051293398042518708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-28370165988789860752017-11-01T13:28:02.596+00:002017-11-01T13:28:02.596+00:00Thanks, Frank. Assuming you mean the rat swarms, ...Thanks, Frank. Assuming you mean the rat swarms, they're from Black Cat Bases (and are currently on sale): http://blackcatbases.com/shop/figures/figures-animals/rat-swarm/ .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-40441002355639358402017-11-01T13:25:57.582+00:002017-11-01T13:25:57.582+00:00Thanks, Michael. It gives me a real boost to thin...Thanks, Michael. It gives me a real boost to think that people are anticipating my seasonal games :-) . Next stop: Christmas!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-79802509001756985972017-11-01T13:25:09.202+00:002017-11-01T13:25:09.202+00:00I agree with everything you've said here, Brya...I agree with everything you've said here, Bryan! The rat ogre *can* be beaten - see the link above for the 2016 Halloween game - but it requires the men to concentrate on it and thus ignore everything else that is going on.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-83527825216761664852017-11-01T13:23:10.402+00:002017-11-01T13:23:10.402+00:00I'm delighted that you enjoyed it, WA :-) .I'm delighted that you enjoyed it, WA :-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-1680739961287825242017-11-01T13:22:22.791+00:002017-11-01T13:22:22.791+00:00I did wonder at one point whether to try to leave ...I did wonder at one point whether to try to leave a trail of the cheaper soldiers in front of the rat monster, in effect sacrificing them to keep the beast occupied! Hmm, such a tactic would probably breakdown when gruesome kills occurred, never mind that it's callous and inhumane!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-68776781767040691152017-11-01T13:15:00.123+00:002017-11-01T13:15:00.123+00:00Great set up & AAR C6, but could you please te...Great set up & AAR C6, but could you please tell me where you got the bases of rats from ?Frank O Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051293398042518708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-75437030901196588532017-11-01T06:12:00.392+00:002017-11-01T06:12:00.392+00:00I love these games and look forward to your report...I love these games and look forward to your reports every year - another wonderful instalment. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-32317212846838751232017-10-31T22:42:38.934+00:002017-10-31T22:42:38.934+00:00I have to admit I was rooting for the forces of ev...I have to admit I was rooting for the forces of evil so it was hugely disappointing that the witch at the stake died so early on in the game, thus preventing an evil victory. Yes, I think the victory conditions need looking at very carefully. For me, man (monster) of the match was the Rat Ogre. What a beastie!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-20267292901906175502017-10-31T22:17:59.735+00:002017-10-31T22:17:59.735+00:00Brilliant batrep, and terrific inspiration for my ...Brilliant batrep, and terrific inspiration for my current project :-)<br />We've not been able to play our "traditional" Halloween game this year, but reading this post has provided full compensation.<br />I thank you sir!The Wargame Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654413349305659155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-63826392040356625232017-10-31T20:45:14.990+00:002017-10-31T20:45:14.990+00:00A fabulous game to play in with tension throughout...A fabulous game to play in with tension throughout, and plenty of swings of fate that exceeded expectations.<br /><br />The early demise of the burned witch, quick attack by the rats, and slow response by most of the men set the tome for a bitter fight with no consideration of quarter.<br /><br />The forces of law accomplished their aim, but at the likely cost of all their leaders and most of their men. The rat contingent would also return home badly depleted.<br /><br />The question of how to defeat the rat monster remains unanswered.<br />The men cannot hope to defeat it in ones or twos.<br />Volley fire by muskets might do the job, but the musketeers were surprised and at the wrong end of the field in this battle.<br /><br />Honourable mention to Sgt Stone, who stood as a lone bulwark against the advancing witches for several turns, and even burst through their ranks - freedom was one move away when the massed ghouls pulled him down.<br /><br />The unfortunate outcome has torn a bloody gap in the local military command and aristocracy. The young lord will inherit far too early. <br /><br />It is rumoured that he has an interest in infernal devices of the artillery. Dirty, smelly and unchivalrous; but a pair of cannon might prove their worth should another rat monster appear.<br /><br /><br />Great game, and a fantastic write up..SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.com