Modified Lion Rampant (Osprey)

General LaPorte (top) defends the keep against the invading Germans under the command of General Ichweissnicht.

 French archers protect the keep

 French mounted men at arms defeat their German counterparts

 Battle lines reform as the German archers pick apart the French men at arms

After refusing to duel with the French general, the German commander drives General LaPorte from the field.
                                                Final Glory points: German 7,  French 5

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Goblins, Orcs, and Kobolds, oh my ....

When Life and the gaming gods conspire to ruin Gaming night (don't ask)… it's time to turn to the Granny Grate armies and Rick's Really Simple Rules. And, once again a fun time was had by all.

The premise: A warband of goblin/orcs and kobolds attacks a small Dwarven mine. 

 Orcs and Goblins prepare to attack, Kobolds in reserve

 Dwarves prepare to defend

 Orcs & Goblins at top of photo

 Early action. Red indicates hits, white are shaken and need to rally

 Close combat between Dwarven Crossbows and Goblin Spears

 Dwarven commander attempts to organize his declining forces

 Orc/Goblins press forward with their attack

An Orc/Goblin victory  

Race to the Potomac

Playtesting Rick's Simple rules with a brigade size scenario based on the insurgents retreat from Gettysburg with the very generous donation of goods from the farmers of central Pennsylvania.

Union deployment

The Confederacy

                                      Dismounted cavalry fire on each other on the flank

Confederate brigade supply train is turned back from their effort to reach the Potomac.

Rules need some fine tuning and the scenario needs additional work. But, a very enjoyable evening !

Will be using playing card activation next time, as all that rain and mud caused a lot of Regimental failure to activate.  

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