I like within sight of Alexandra Palace, and yesterday made the epic journey through the rain, "sarf of the river" to Crystal Palace, where SELWG is held. Mate Ian Notter very kindly navigated, generally lifted and ported, and helped me set the game up.
Here are shots of the game; I'm afraid I failed to take pictures of anything else, because time was at such a premium... Happily Ian took some great closeups. One helpful thing, there, is the light, which is better than most shows and made the photography easy.
Thapsus seemed gratifyingly popular as a participation game; we ran it twice, with novice players both times. It was larger than the colours game, with perhaps 1300 miniatures on the table. There were lots of positive comments about the look of the game. Strangely, the first game took over 3 hours to play and the second less than 90 minutes! I've fired off copies of my "To the Strongest" rules to half a dozen interested gamers. C
All in all, I had a very enjoyable day at SELWG. The event was very well organised and there were some great games on display. We came in in the top 3 participation games. It was great to see some familiar faces, including, amongst others, Big Lee, Guy Bowers, Phil Steele and Richard Lockwood. Trevor Halsall very kindly delivered the "Best Participation game" trophy I missed at Colours. Many thanks to Nick Speller for bringing an mate and his legions, and helping to pack up at the end, and Jay and mate for playing so enthusiastically, and indeed all who dropped by for a chat.
This was Thapsus' final outing (at least for a year or so); today I need to start work on the Salute 2014 game!
This was Thapsus' final outing (at least for a year or so); today I need to start work on the Salute 2014 game!
22 comments:
It looked like a really great game and for me was the best looking table at the show.
What's a lovely looking game, inspiration on a table!
Thanks BL! I was delighted with how it looked, and played.
Stunning looking game !!!
I especially like you boat with all the archers, marines and bolt thrower, realy adds to the picture !
Best regards Michael
a great looking game
Hi Simon,]
Was there not a battle in Spain between Caesar and a force representing the "Boys in Pompey's band" that you could do with very little additional painting. You might need to find a hill to use, however. Your rules would easily work there.
Jerry
A/K/A The Celtic Curmudgeon
Thanks all!
Hi Jerry, yes I'd like to do all of Caesar's battles. Munda is a real possibility, but I'll need a few more minis, first, if I'm to do it justice. Give me a couple of years...
A very good looking game!
Great pictures!
I wonder how your rules play. Playing a game with 1300 figures, and ending it in 90 minutes?
Whish I could participate one day.
Best Regards,
Wim
Hi Wim, yes 90 minutes, and that included teaching the players the rules! We played quickly as the show was about to end, there was a positive frenzy of card-play. :-)
Outstanding! I am particularly impressed with the 90-min game, from start to outcome.
It was a damn good looking game.
Great stuff. Well done!
loving the marines and the small ship, great stuff.
I thought your game was one of the finest on show.
That ship with its crew of marines is truly wonderful!
Thanks all! It was a very entertaining day.
Excellent. And very good pictures too. Congrats
That's awesome.
Droolingly good-looking game. Some day . . . . ;)
Congrats on the awards. That is a great looking game. I look forward to seeing what you do for next year.
T'was a great looking game Simon, unfortunately most of my pics of your game were blurred!! Good to meet up again for a chat.
Hi Ray- the blurring- everything in the game was moving so fast! ;-) Great meeting up. Cheers, Simon
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