On a far away frontier planet two gangs of desperadoes search an abandoned settlement for supplies. In their frantic and violet hunt for loot, they are hampered by roaming herds of afflicted zombies.
Using Osprey's Xenos Rampant rules, a blood thirsty mob of unemployed butchers easily defeated a clan of Chaos Cultists.
A brace of games set in the Dark Ages using the 'Pillage' skirmish rules system and scenarios. One game saw the Vikings see off a raiding party of Saxons; the other a deadly struggle between two competing clans of Rus.
These rules have proven to be popular at the club, partly because the game play mechanisms are relatively straightforward. The key to the games are the scenario settings provided in the rule book, which seem to keep players entertained for an evening's gaming.
Saxons v Vikings
The Austro-Prussian War - without any Austrians! The battle of Kissingen took place during the little known Campaign of the Main in west and south Germany. In short, most of the smaller German states - Hanover, Bavaria, Württemberg etc - lined up with the Austrians in this war.
In our refight, the Bavarians morale eventually cracked and they withdrew, leaving the battlefield to the Prussians. Very much like what happened in the real battle.
Pagan Saxons take on a warband of Norsemen. The Saxons were aided by an enslaved Ogre - Grendell (acting as a level 2 hero). He was forced to fight for his supper, but mainly just stomped about in a swamp for most of the game.
The highlights of the game were two hero challenges. The Norse commander slew the Saxon level 2 hero(es) - the brothers Hengist AND Horsa. Later the Saxon warlord slew the level 2 Norse hero. All in all, the Saxons achieved a hard fought victory.
Byzantines defeat a foce of western Norman knights. Most figures are by Fireforge Games.
