I've been sort of busy with school and other things lately, so progress is incredibly slow. I've also been thinking about switching eras, from the Yugoslav Wars to the Korean War in 15mm. I think I've decided that 15mm should be the correct scale 1: Because it's cheap 2: You get a lot more for your money 3: Easier to store your freakin' minis!
Now, I know I tend to beat myself up when looking for a good era, and so far nothing has changed.
Although, I have narrowed it down to the following: The Korean War (1950-1953): Slow, stagnant, LOTS of infantry, somewhat like WW1 but more recent, lots of countries involved.
A Civil War on a distant planet: Could be however I want it to be! First Balkan War: Semi-modern, wouldn't really fit Force on Force...
Well, I'll be busy trying to make up my mind about what era to choose. It's leaning towards Korea, but suggest an era if you'd like!
Stay tuned!
My friend James came over this weekend, and after a night of drinking Coke and watching "The Dictator", this morning James recommended we try Force on Force. This is my first Force on Force game in a while (I tried it with Brody, and things went over smoothly), but it's also my first "game" in the Yugoslav Wars era.
The usual table setup. Let's call it, "Foograd"
James's Croats. He's lucky, because he gets Chuckov Norrisavic. Maybe he will get another defense die...
My Bosnians.
Turn 1: James
James sneakily disperses throughout the town. Yes, there is the Challenger in the background, but he won't be using that in this game.
Turn 2: Me
I begin to advance on the town of Foograd.
Turn 3: James
James moves one of his guys up onto the roof of a house. And takes a shot at my squad. I pass the reaction test and the turn goes as normal.
Turn 4: Me
I take cover behind a little ridge near a treeline.
James reacts to my movement by attempting to inflict a casualty on one on me, but he fails in doing so.
Turn 5: James
James cleverly moves the same rooftop shooter to a window. He attempts to inflict a casualty on on me.
I react by moving out of the way, and preparing to assault where 2 of James's soldiers, one being Captain Petrovic.
Turn 6: Me
I launch my assault and fire at Captain Petrovic. He obtains a serious wound.
I take control of the building.
Turn 7: James
James bugs out of the building first chance he gets. Wise choice...
Turn 8: Me
I begin to assault the building where James's "rooftop shooter" is.
We ended the game after that and ate lunch. This is the first Bosnian-Croat game I've done, let's hope there are more in the future. Stay tuned!
While I've been enjoying the 3rd Coldplay album, X&Y (which I got in the mail a few days ago), I've also been painting those Yugoslav Wars soldiers
Really good album, one of their best in my opinion.
Anyway, here's the fireteam as a whole.
Sergeant Helmitavic looking good in his camo.
Corporal Kovac is actually the only "Bosnian" in this fireteam. I painted the Bosnian Fleur-De-Lise on his shoulders and the front of his helmet. The others (aside from the one below) are non-biased and don't have a set side.
This guy is a Croat. If you can see, I've painted the Croatian šahovnica on his helmet (on the other side as well).
And this guy in full camo.
My Bosnian/Croatian force is up to 8 troops. I should be getting more in the future, so stay tuned!
Today was my first day of school, which I'd rate it a 8/10. A big thanks to the Peer Leaders of Belfast Area High School (along with the teachers) for their help for the freshman's first day! Making the whole first day thing less sucky and confusing.
Ah, anyway, when I got home I opened the mailbox to find my Elhiem East German firesquad there, so I brought them in and prepped them for their photo debut. Enjoy!
The fireteam from the C/O to the second-in command, to the other 2 men (how I usually do it).
The fireteam leader. We'll call him, "Sergeant Bob Helmitavic"
Sergeant Helmitavic's second in command, Corporal Csaba Kovac (alright, enough of the naming, I only tend to name the ones in command).
A look at the equipment they've got on their backs (you should be able to zoom in).
Here they are with spackling on their bases, which is how I base them now.
I like their helmets, the M56 is actually one of my favorites, but Ben of Ben's Soldiers disagrees. Ah well. These probably wouldn't suit Serbs, but rather Bosnians and Croats partially because of the helmet, which I don't think was used by Serbia.
I should have these painted up rather soon, I'll make sure to do paint them before school gets to hectic. Stay tuned!
Even though the 31st was the Blue Moon, which we'll get in another 3 years or so, last I performed at the Mermaid Inn in nearby Searsport.
My friend James video taped it, but sadly I can't upload it (I did covers of "In My Place" and a few others).
Anyway, a few days ago I ordered another set from Elhiem. It's the new East German riflemen in M56 Helmets, setting up for my Siege of Mostar game.
Very high quality.
I should be getting these sometime this week. Stay tuned!
While I've been enjoying the last few days of summer, I've also been painting up the Yugoslav Wars infantry I got from Platoon 20.
I thought I'd show what they look like all painted up. Enjoy!
The fireteam as a whole.
Chuckov Norrisavic, the soldier I'll be rooting for on the battlefield. You might notice he's wearing some sneakers for going into battle. If you're going to get shot in the face, you might as well go out in style.
Captain Petrovic, looking stoic.
A figure with an AK74u.
And here they are showing off their equipment.
I should probably be getting some more miniatures in the future, I think I'll get some Serbs this time, but they're on eBay and they'll probably ship from England, which is always fun waiting for them (oh goody).
I might also get a couple of sets, one just to tide me over as I get back into the "school groove".
Stay tuned!
1.Favourite Wargaming period and why?
A fictional WWIII around the Cold War, so maybe the Late 1960's or Early 1970's.
2.Next period, money no object?
I've thought about the Lebanese Civil War or the Balkan Wars of 1912, those or the Russian Civil War. Also, maybe the Korean War in 15mm or some war in the distant future on another planet.
3.Favourite 5 films?
1: Moonrise Kingdom
2: South Park- Bigger, Longer and Uncut
3: Pineapple Express
4: Saving Private Ryan
5: It's Kind of a Funny Story
"What kind of bird are you?" "I'm a sparrow, she's a dove-" "No, I said what kind of bird are YOU."
4.Favourite 5 TV series?
1: South Park
2: Ed Atlin's YouTube Tutorials(not really T.V., but you get the point). Between the abuse of his beard chair and weird voice, this guy always makes me laugh.
3: The Colbert Report
4: Futurama
5: Tosh.0
5.Favourite book and author?
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Ramarque.
"Good God, is there nothing that is sacred to me?"
6.Greatest General? Can’t count yourself!!
Dwight D. Eisenhower. He did a lot for my country, and even the entire world.
7.Favourite Wargames rules? Well, I'm currently working with Force on Force, and that seems to be very good, but I'd have to say Standoff: Cold War, purely for nostalgic reasons.
8.Favourite Sport and team?
I'm not too much of a sports person, but my favorite sport to play is soccer, but my favorite team is the Boston Bruins.
9.If you had a only use once time machine, when and where
would you go?
Back to the time when my relatives were in Sweden.
10.Last meal on Death Row?
Raspberry Bismark, Dr. Pepper, and a KFC Famous Bowl. I'm not much of a junk food fan, but those things are GOOD.
Omnomnomnomnomnom.
11.Fantasy relationship and why?
A nice girl who likes music.
12.If your life were a movie, who would play
you?
Chuck Norris, despite the fact that we look nothing alike. Don't stare at this picture too long, he could probably killed someone just by staring at them.
13.Favourite Comic Superhero?
I'm not too much of a comic book person.
14.Favourite Military quote?
"There was never a good war or a bad peace."-Benjamin Franklin.
15.Historical destination to visit?
Tough one. Probably Omaha Beach.
16.Biggest Wargaming regret?
Ever trying to get into Flames of War. That was expensive...
17.Favourite Fantasy job?
Making wargaming miniatures. I haven't the slightest idea how to do that, but it would be cool.
18.Favourite Song, Top 5?
1: Coldplay- In My Place
2: The Beatles- Yesterday
3: Simon and Garfunkel- Bleeker Street
4: Coldplay- The Scientist
5: Simon and Garfunkel- Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.
19.Favourite Wargaming Moment?
When I beat Brody in Standoff: Cold War in a game that was British Army vs. Russians, which was the first time we ever used those rules.
20.The miserable Git question, what upsets
you?
People who have a very happy-go-lucky view on life and they believe they've got the world and their future all figured out. Allow my cynical side to come out for a second, but if I know anything, it's that the world sometimes works against you.
Some more: Parents who let their annoying children run around like morons, people who wear fake glasses, busy-bodies, religious fanatics (if you believe in God, that's fine, it's your life, but don't push your religion on me), bullies, the Kardashians, stupid people, this list goes on and on and on.
Feel free to copy and paste the questions, and stay tuned!
