tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post1246995893806173179..comments2024-03-25T02:31:25.905-07:00Comments on The Independent Wargames Group: Border Reivers Wargame Show 2017.Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-49650552272114384892017-09-08T00:08:12.054-07:002017-09-08T00:08:12.054-07:00Dennis,
I know where you are coming from on this....Dennis,<br /> I know where you are coming from on this.If you attend Salute there are many games showcasing rules and figures that are clearly paid for by companies.Unfortunately all these games are very small and have only a few figures on show.To be honest they dont inspire me, but thats my personal opinion, no doubt some wargamers love them. Shows should be about inspiring the attendees to get involved. Its always been a problem, especially in the smaller shows that are perhaps not viewed as prestigious enough to attract these games.If the Perry twins want to sponser me I am open to offers, but why would they. They turn up with their own stuff at Partizan anyway.Hopefully the large game I am putting on at Battleground will inspire you to get cracking on some painting. Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-3409625667153962352017-09-08T00:01:13.357-07:002017-09-08T00:01:13.357-07:00Jonathan,
If you ever wanted to understand why we...Jonathan,<br /> If you ever wanted to understand why we love wargaming meet Charlie. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and great company.Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-30424117486106689612017-09-07T23:59:36.001-07:002017-09-07T23:59:36.001-07:00I liked the game, but the host seemed a bit 's...I liked the game, but the host seemed a bit 'strange.'Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-54118480736680958292017-09-04T11:01:43.411-07:002017-09-04T11:01:43.411-07:00I would like to see a survey on what the expectati...I would like to see a survey on what the expectations of attendees to war game shows are. Could prove enlightening.<br />One thought (for what its worth) would be more company sponsored games, not just piddling little 'uns, but big epic types, with great terrain etc to showcase their products in the best possible light. Naturally still keep club and independent demo games too as they also have an important part to play. I think back to some of the shows I attended years ago and I can still remember some of the top rate games now and how good they were. My point in a nutshell is the shows should be memorable for the standard of games, get people talking about the show days, weeks even months after! A pipedream perhaps but done correctly I'm sure something like this would have a basis for success.<br />End of sermon!!!Dennis Joblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253149075168509034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-63618977800886584182017-09-04T10:34:18.421-07:002017-09-04T10:34:18.421-07:00Iain, you cant beat a well painted renaissance arm...Iain, you cant beat a well painted renaissance army. The Harrogate game was no exception. Yes it was small, but the figures were beautifully done.Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-37839589865251234272017-09-04T10:33:10.896-07:002017-09-04T10:33:10.896-07:00Ray,
It is always a pleasure to bump into Charlie...Ray,<br /> It is always a pleasure to bump into Charlie. He is very modest about his contribution to wargaming but still remains enthusiastic about the hobby.I hope I will be as sprightly as him as I get even older.Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-36766594065568546902017-09-04T10:31:20.626-07:002017-09-04T10:31:20.626-07:00I had a fleeting glimpse of you Dennis before you ...I had a fleeting glimpse of you Dennis before you slipped away. But,Yeah I know what you mean about tired looking. To be honest there are a couple of shows around the country that are clearly struggling for whatever reason. Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-37256484290435959232017-09-03T08:49:39.973-07:002017-09-03T08:49:39.973-07:00Lovely pictures of the renaissance game, I'd b...Lovely pictures of the renaissance game, I'd better go back to prepping more Swiss pikemen! <br />Best Iain caveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-2052605357774605632017-09-03T00:02:09.804-07:002017-09-03T00:02:09.804-07:00I hope I'still be buying lead at the age of 90...I hope I'still be buying lead at the age of 90 and not the coffin version either!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-79911164801286906752017-09-02T16:14:54.715-07:002017-09-02T16:14:54.715-07:00Thought the show looked a bit tired and certainly ...Thought the show looked a bit tired and certainly thin on the ground game wise. Not a show I want to return to.<br />Sorry we didn't get a chance for a quick chat. Will catch up at Battleground!Dennis Joblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253149075168509034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-79899253882722118622017-09-02T15:36:59.109-07:002017-09-02T15:36:59.109-07:00Buying lead at age 90 with the expectation of gett...Buying lead at age 90 with the expectation of getting them onto the painting desk is noteworthy. Way to go, Mr. Wesencraft! I hope to be doing the same one day.<br /><br />Thanks for the show recap, Robbie.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-3992674814783065452017-09-02T14:44:47.975-07:002017-09-02T14:44:47.975-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.B Irvinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665625782242811049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-8468355593371889262017-09-02T13:15:57.100-07:002017-09-02T13:15:57.100-07:00I didn't see the Invisible Man game. was it an...I didn't see the Invisible Man game. was it any good? 😉😉😉😉Colin Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650235978313356607noreply@blogger.com