Dead Mans Hand – A New Wargame

Let me share with you my first foray into 28mm Western wargaming. Picked up the Dead Mans Hand Starter set from Great Escape Games. As I understand it the rules are originally from Studio Tomahawk who also created SAGA, and Great Escape Games have the license for the English Translation Big thanks to Great EscapeContinueContinue reading “Dead Mans Hand – A New Wargame”

Some More KoW Units

Been ticking along (like a good time bomb), and like a good hobby addict been painting and basing. So time to share the new additions :- What not to love – dwarves and badgers :-).. great Mantic Miniatures. Got these through the Kings Of War Sales page on Facebook They are going to be eitherContinueContinue reading “Some More KoW Units”

Northern Tempest presents SAGA world

I thought I’d share this with my subscribers, an interesting event for those interested in SAGA during November that all can join in with. I hope to submit a couple of games results, and will be liaising with my normal opponent to arrange the games.

Govt take on Wargaming

Came across this whilst searching for good single figure multi player wargame, thought it was interesting. doctrine_uk_wargaming_handbookDownload There is a lovely reference to our hobby in it Historical and hobby wargame. Historical wargames are most often hobby wargames used to study actual conflicts. Taking many forms, hobby wargames typically feature two people playing a boardContinueContinue reading “Govt take on Wargaming”

Kings of War: Battle Report – Twilight Kin vs Varangur.

So having worked on my Varangur, I took them out for a spin against Steve’s Twilight Kin. This was a 2000pts a side game. My list – My list- I have to thank Steve for loaning me 2 undead regiments to field as Draugr as mine are still awaiting painting and basing. Now Steve didContinueContinue reading “Kings of War: Battle Report – Twilight Kin vs Varangur.”

Pagan Rus – SAGA Abilities

Ok first off- sorry for the featured image – got no figures that really fitted – but after do the write up – I came across one of my screen shots from VALHEIM which to me fitted.. its Vikings and weather. Analysis and learnings’ from the Pagan Rus’ battle board and SAGA Abilities, been lookingContinueContinue reading “Pagan Rus – SAGA Abilities”

The Last Romans – SAGA Abilities

Analysis and learnings’ from the The Last Romans’ battle board and SAGA Abilities Eighth in my series, the others I have done so far are. Carolingian FranksAnglo SaxonsVikingsAnglo DanesWelshIRISHNormansScots Carrying on with the original format for these we start with – Quick Overview of Faction So what can we take with The Last Romans asContinueContinue reading “The Last Romans – SAGA Abilities”

Scots – SAGA Abilities

Analysis and learnings’ from the Scots’ battle board and SAGA Abilities Eighth in my series, the others I have done so far are. Carolingian FranksAnglo SaxonsVikingsAnglo DanesWelshIRISHNormans Carrying on with the original format for these we start with – Quick Overview of Faction So what can we take in a Scots warband. The warlord isContinueContinue reading “Scots – SAGA Abilities”