Thursday 2 August 2018

Vikings vs Saxons.

This morning,Alan and Cameron came along to introduce Cameron to wargaming.To make things simple I chose a straightforward "bash" involving Vikings and Saxons.


Top photo is the main Saxon position,bottom is the village which Alan had to capture,Cameron was to attack the Church position-I was,obviously, in charge of the Saxons.

The Viking Longships approach the Saxon shore-both Alan and I kept Cameron right,showing him movement,troop types ranges etc.

Alan has landed his troops and spent no time in attacking the village(which was held by Fyrd!!)
Meanwhile my Saxons are moving forward to support the "village people" and try to divert some of Alan's Vikings away from the attack.

Cameron is moving his troops tentatively forward,being guided by Alan,against my Saxons,who have formed a "Shieldwall" between the rocks.Cameron was slowly picking up the simple rules we use,using his archers to weaken my line,before he chose to charge into the "Wall".

A frantic melee ensued for three moves,before I started to gain the upper hand-HOWEVER,bloody dice let me down at a crucial moment,and Cameron started to push me back!!!!

Back at the village,it was "throwing out time" only it was me that was being thrown out!!
The Fyrd were no match for the blood- thirsty Vikings,and the village was taken-woe is me!!

Cameron's troops are pushing me back,and he still has an intact second line!

My counter-attack just bounced off Alan's Vikings,so,with the church in danger of being ransacked by Cameron,and the village in Viking hands,I capitulated(they can't touch you for it!!)
Cameron seemed to enjoy the game,and has asked to come again for another,so he can get used to the rules etc.
Meanwhile,roll on next Sunday!





















































8 comments:

  1. Good to see you trying to educate someone from a different era.Best keep Brian out of the way for a while in case he frightens the recruit.

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    1. Robbie,Brian's on a family holiday,so the youngster won't be frightened for a couple of weeks!!
      cheers,johnc.

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    2. Thanks for that Robbie I can only give one Piece of advice to anyone coming along.
      Grow a thick Skin quickly because I am so Horrible I sometimes frighten myself!!!!

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    3. Brian,you're supposed to be on holiday,sunning yourself in Lincolnshire-see you soon!
      johnc.

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  2. I’m glad Cameron enjoyed the game, it’s good to pass the hobby on.

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    1. Hi Alan,I hope he sticks with it,very confusing to say the least,at first,but our house rules are very simple,so I live in hope!
      johnc

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  3. Looks as if you have hooked a new recruit... well done. I recently attended a local show (Attack in Devizes) and I should say the average age of attendeed was well into the 50's. New blood needed.

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    1. HI Mike,it's early days yet,and he's yet to meet the rest of the "motley crew"-only time will tell!
      johnc

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