Posted 8/25/17 4:33 PM
Does anyone here have Time of Crisis? I'm really interested in giving it a go.
Posted 1/7/18 9:24 PM
Hello, is anyone on this thread interested in playing Descent (2nd ed)? I have been thiking about buying the base game, and I am trying to put a group together
Posted 1/17/18 12:27 AM
Hello wargamers! As it is too difficult to get the attention through this thread I decided to go around. I created a wargaming group on whatsapp for easier arrangements and flexibility if even outside LoB. If anyone wants to join please pms me. See this weekend Saturday is full, but I would love to play A Distant Plain which I just got this week.
Posted 7/10/18 7:14 AM
Bought "Command and Colours: Napoleonics" and I already played it 9 times in the last 3 days! I like the game. The rules can be explained quite quickly; easy to understand but hard to master to become like Napoleon! It's a lot of fun (I know some of you have already played it in the past). It has already become my favourite wargame. Feel free to send me a personal message if you would like to arrange to play a game with me. These days I tend to come to LoB events frequently (weekdays and weekends).
Posted 7/15/18 10:28 AM
I have uploaded this video: https://www.youtube.c... I explain all the rules of Command and Colors Napoleonics (CCN) in approximately 20 minutes.----- Subtitles are available (you need to enable them).Bought "Command and Colours: Napoleonics" and I already played it 9 times in the last 3 days! I like the game. The rules can be explained quite quickly; easy to understand but hard to master to become like Napoleon! It's a lot of fun (I know some of you have already played it in the past). It has already become my favourite wargame. Feel free to send me a personal message if you would like to arrange to play a game with me. These days I tend to come to LoB events frequently (weekdays and weekends).
Posted 10/8/18 8:14 AM
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Posted 10/18/18 3:34 PM
Friedrich, Maria or any COIN this Saturday? Anyone?
Posted 4/9/19 3:10 PM
Hey, trying to get COIN Liberty or Death (medium scenario) organized for LoB this Friday April 12th. We have 1 more spot left for someone if they can make it. It's at the bad moon cafe and we are aiming for a 1600 start.
Posted 4/26/19 1:41 PM
hi. we're playing COIN liberty or death this Saturday April 27th aiming for a 11:30 am start. there's 2 of us confirmed so far.
Posted 11/25/19 11:35 PM
Hi, James from LoB is organizing a COIN/GMT gaming weekend on March 21-22, 2020 in London if anyone is interested. More information can be found here: http://www.cardboarde...
Andy Pymont
Posted 8/16/16 12:35 PM
Glad to hear of another COIN convert! Cuba Libre is also available at the moment, it just got reprinted so should still be in online stores. It's the lightest COIN but the smaller board with fewer spaces and everyone right on top of each other also has its own charm. I've still not played Falling Sky, would be up for a game at some point. Or I can bring Cuba Libre or Liberty or Death to a meetup. (LoD is closer to a team game. so I know not quite everyone's cup of tea compared to the more 1v1v1v1 games.)
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 8/17/16 1:07 PM
I might be up for Falling Sky this Saturday, but I might need to check.
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 8/17/16 4:07 PM
I should be able to play this Saturday. Any takers for Falling Sky?
Tom C
Posted 8/17/16 8:17 PM
I'm in. Have to leave for a BBQ at 6, so an early start would be good.
Andy Pymont
Posted 8/18/16 3:36 PM
Unfortunately this weekend isn't good for me. Hopefully I'll manage to get a game of Falling Sky soon, seems circumstance is conspiring to keep me away from it at the moment!
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 9/15/16 12:35 PM
Is anyone interested in playing Crusade and Revolution? It's a CDG that uses the base rules of Paths of Glory to replicate the Spanish Civil War. Looks very good.
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 12/11/16 10:19 PM
Is anyone interested in doing one of the longer 2P games? I'm really wanting to give Unconditional Surrender/Totaler Krieg (if someone has it) or a game of The U.S. Civil War. Any takers? Also interested in OCS if anyone is in it.
Tagore
Posted 12/13/16 7:55 AM
I'd OCS with you.... But not sure when I'd next be in London.
Ben Moores
Posted 12/13/16 9:08 AM
I would be keen to play many of those games, especially Crusade and Revolution but this weekend is a bit of a no go. From Monday onwards I am free for about 2 weeks.
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 2/13/17 4:17 PM
Anyone interested in playing OCS/Another long game at the next lobstercon, let me know.
Zoltán
Posted 6/26/16 1:25 AM
Thanks for the game Riccardo! Surprisingly small game board, but never mind, it was a very tense and exciting play. The only thing is that I really need to read into the historical background to understand more of the four factions. I wish I'd been up to the task Caesar faced but due to not being him and other circumstances it was only veni, vidi without any vici.
Edited by Zoltán on Jun 28, 2016 11:53 PM
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 6/28/16 5:12 PM
Yeah it was really good and a tight little design. I'm planning to play it again this Saturday, any takers?
Zoltán
Posted 6/29/16 8:42 PM
I cannot see anything for tomorrow so why not have a two player clash. Anyone for a wargame? Somewhere central, like the Mad Hatter?
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 6/30/16 1:10 PM
I take it you aren't available tomorrow Zoltan?
Zoltán
Posted 6/30/16 2:11 PM
Do you mean Friday? I think I am free. On Saturday I am busy though.
Edited by Zoltán on Jun 30, 2016 5:04 PM
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 7/1/16 12:04 AM
Sorry meant Saturday :(
Tagore
Posted 7/1/16 10:51 AM
I can probably do sunday.
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 7/1/16 11:00 PM
Can't really do Sunday unfortunately
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 8/3/16 12:10 PM
Got a space on Saturday for Falling Sky!
Tom C
Posted 8/15/16 3:14 PM
Hey chaps. Had the opportunity to play Falling Sky a couple of times in the last month and I've caught the COIN bug. I believe that based on what is print at the moment my choice of purchase is between FS and maybe a Distant Plain. Would anyone have, and want to play, the latter to help me make an informed decision? Failing that I'd be totally up for a another round of Falling Sky, or indeed something else in the series.
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 5/19/16 12:42 PM
Only for pre-order unfortunately :(I was strictly told no club this weekend. That is bad, hopefully next weekend. News: Falling Sky is now available from BoardGameGuru!
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 5/19/16 8:01 PM
I will be around on Sunday
Tagore
Posted 5/20/16 2:50 PM
Maria, then?
Steve Oliver
Posted 5/21/16 10:24 AM
Yeah Maria works. I'll bring some backup games as well.
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 5/21/16 8:11 PM
see you there
Zoltán
Posted 5/31/16 5:11 PM
I am in on Sunday, shall we put Arbarossa to Berlin to the test? Maria?
Steve Oliver
Posted 6/2/16 1:03 PM
Really sorry I can't make this Sunday now. Am definitely free on the other Sundays this month so happy to fix something in place in the diary to play BtB with you. Let me know what date suits best.I am in on Sunday, shall we put Arbarossa to Berlin to the test? Maria?
Zoltán
Posted 6/20/16 11:29 AM
Did I really write Arbarossa? Now I really know a lot about BtB, I am about to finish a Q&A with 400 questions, a factbook is in progress, but I really do not know which Sunday would be fine for me to have a real live game and not a solo one. Falling Sky news: I talked to Paul of BGGuru and he confirmed ordering more than a hundred copies, so cheer up! Also confirmed a large number of Sekigahara 3rd print due in the earliest October (time for me to save up, who knows how much it will cost).
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 6/21/16 5:51 PM
Anyone for Falling Sky this Saturday?
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 6/24/16 4:09 PM
We have a space still!
Zoltán
Posted 4/27/16 4:11 PM
Never played PoG so I cannot tell. I think it is harsh to say it's not worth to learn. I've had the game for a while and it looks pretty good, I just have a little problem to undestand a few rulebooks. I had the same issue with Labyrinth: War on Terror (which I sold in the end as I got tired of trying to get it clear in my head). However I had some progress now with BtB and I see its potential. I also have a look sometimes on BGG's forums and people there tend to like it.
Steve Oliver
Posted 5/1/16 8:33 PM
I have BtB and I've not fallen in love with it to be honest. While it seems a nice game, I don't feel the mechanics suit the flow of WW2, especially in the Eastern Front. PoG on the other hand IMO really seems to capture the feel of WW1, even if it does by some underhand mechanics. PoG remains my favourite wargame of all tme.
Zoltán
Posted 5/5/16 10:34 AM
I have managed to read the rules to and fro and solo playing on Vassal BtB. There are some bits still not clear but that's okay. Obviously to form an opinion I need to play it face to face with someone, however my first impressions are positive (possibly due to the factors that I am very much interested in WW2 (a lot more than the Great One), the East Front (thanks to the Socialist Block I grew up in) and that I have never played Paths of Glory. I browsed through the BtB forum on BGG and found the same declarations. I hope we can put this on the table some time. And the same goes for PoG which I read so much about that I am very curious about it.
Steve Oliver
Posted 5/13/16 7:49 AM
Hi Zoltan. I'm free this Sunday if you wanted to try BtB or POG?
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 5/13/16 11:32 AM
I've played about 10 games of BtB and yeah, it just doesn't feel right to me. The premier WW2 CDG for me is Empire of the Sun, which is a masterpiece. With BtB you just get ahistorical rushes for the Urals which just feel wrong due to the harsh OOS rules.
Zoltán
Posted 5/14/16 12:09 PM
Steve, it is tempting but I am afraid I cannot make it this weekend, hopefully the next one. I learnt all the rules of BtB now I am processing all that information, then I will get into PoG and learn that too. Ricardo, by now I went through the rules, cards, also a few thousands posts of and on BtB and I can see your point. However to form my own opinion I need a few full plays. When it comes to historical accuracy it is not my real concern, then Twilight Struggle would be bad the same way too. I am not saying it is not important but I do not my rewriting history. So after this PoG and then I want to learn Empire of the Sun as you guys tend to praise this game a lot.
Tagore
Posted 5/16/16 1:48 PM
Anyone up for a wargame this weekend?
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 5/17/16 9:00 AM
It's not so much historical accuracy, I'm a fan of rewriting history through games (I love triumph and tragedy, Totaler Krieg and unconditional surrender) but just some quite frankly ludicrous, gamey strategies that you can get away with in B2B.Steve, it is tempting but I am afraid I cannot make it this weekend, hopefully the next one. I learnt all the rules of BtB now I am processing all that information, then I will get into PoG and learn that too. Ricardo, by now I went through the rules, cards, also a few thousands posts of and on BtB and I can see your point. However to form my own opinion I need a few full plays. When it comes to historical accuracy it is not my real concern, then Twilight Struggle would be bad the same way too. I am not saying it is not important but I do not my rewriting history. So after this PoG and then I want to learn Empire of the Sun as you guys tend to praise this game a lot.
Steve Oliver
Posted 5/18/16 5:17 PM
I'm around - and I think(?) Zoltan is as well - which does lend itself quite nicely for Maria...Anyone up for a wargame this weekend?
Zoltán
Posted 5/18/16 9:28 PM
I was strictly told no club this weekend. That is bad, hopefully next weekend. News: Falling Sky is now available from BoardGameGuru!
Steve Oliver
Posted 4/5/16 6:28 PM
I am actually hoping to get enough people for a game of Mega Civilization on Sunday if you would be up for that?
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 4/9/16 2:49 PM
I may also bring a couple of ppl for Mega Civ
Zoltán
Posted 4/13/16 1:18 PM
How about this Sunday?Anyone up for C&C Napoleonics on Sunday the 10th? I've played the game only once (in fact we didn't even manage to finish as the BB staff told us that we had to leave), but I decided to buy it.
Edited by Zoltán on Apr 14, 2016 12:27 PM
Matt
Posted 4/17/16 7:45 PM
Hey gents, havent been getting notifications emails from meetup for some reason. anyone around next weekend?
Tagore
Posted 4/18/16 3:44 AM
Could be free next Sunday.
Steve Oliver
Posted 4/21/16 1:50 PM
Not around for the next few Sundays I'm afraid. Will catch up on Sundays with you all in April I hope.
Matt
Posted 4/22/16 2:56 PM
I assume you mean May Steve?
Steve Oliver
Posted 4/22/16 6:47 PM
Er yes!
Zoltán
Posted 4/26/16 10:42 AM
Guys, can anyone teach me WW2 Barbarossa to Berlin? I've had the game for a while but struggling to get the rules understood. (The rulebook to my standards is very poorly written, there is no index and longer explaining example plays are missing too. I understand it is probably to keep the page count low but I prefer important facts repeated to remind me while I am learning.) This game is very cool/interesting with a nice map board (like its big brother Paths of Glory from the same designer).
Tagore
Posted 4/27/16 3:55 PM
Have never played it. How similar is it to PoG? from what I've heard it's not worth learning.
Andy Pymont
Posted 3/29/16 5:50 PM
I've posted in the discussions of meetups on other days suggesting wargames, and there's not been much enthusiasm. With Quartermaster General, Game of Thrones and recently Forbidden Stars being very popular, I would expect lots of LOBsters to be interested in trying out wargames, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be the case: not sure if people are intimidated by some of the complex games? For the very big games table space is an issue on Saturdays and time similarly one on weeknights, but I think things like COIN games are accessible enough to play at most LOB meetups and I'd definitely be up for playing one on a Saturday or weeknight.
Edited by Andy Pymont on Mar 29, 2016 5:52 PM
Spyros
Posted 3/30/16 3:07 AM Post #: 55
Good points, Andy. I have some speculations why this is the case. Maybe there's not been much enthusiasm in the weekdays because some war-gamers only check this thread and thus they didn't know about it. On the other hand, regular LoBers may think that war-games are way too complicated to try/understand them, and that wargamers don't accept newbies (or they may think that nobody is willing to explain the rules to them). Furthermore, this thread is quite big, and others may think that this is a closed-within-LoB group that doesn't accept others unless they have already played thousands of games. It looks like there are some of us willing to play on a Saturday or weeknight. Maybe in the past the trend was to only play wargames on Sundays (and war-games veterans still do) but LoB is having more and more members, wargames don't have to be Sunday-exclusive. --- apparently there should be some people (we are over 7,000 members now) who would be available to play war-games on Saturdays/weekdays. My suggestion is that the one who suggests a war-game may post both here and at the specific event's page as well. Informing people about it is they key-point. Maybe there've been others who checked this thread before and they thought "nobody plays on weekdays" and so they never check this thread again. Even if the first time we only have three of us playing a war-game on a week-day, eventually after some weeks we will have better numbers (even if that night there is just ONE new LoB member who likes wargames, he will see the game and he will come again to join). One should also be friendly and willing to meet new people.I've posted in the discussions of meetups on other days suggesting wargames, and there's not been much enthusiasm. With Quartermaster General, Game of Thrones and recently Forbidden Stars being very popular, I would expect lots of LOBsters to be interested in trying out wargames, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be the case: not sure if people are intimidated by some of the complex games? For the very big games table space is an issue on Saturdays and time similarly one on weeknights, but I think things like COIN games are accessible enough to play at most LOB meetups and I'd definitely be up for playing one on a Saturday or weeknight.
Edited by Spyros on Mar 30, 2016 3:10 AM
Spyros
Posted 3/30/16 3:15 AM
True that about the Saturday venue. I think we could still give it a go, thought. Furthermore, I know that there has been a recent interest in having more BB meetings. Maybe the LoB leadership team will consider to have a Saturday-BB-meeting, once in a while.I've only ever been on a Sunday as all of the longer term veterans have told me that Saturdays venue is rather small and noisy but I'm flexible depending on where the majority of guys will be.
Edited by Spyros on Mar 30, 2016 3:15 AM
Steve Oliver
Posted 4/1/16 12:19 PM
Who is around Sunday? Usual games up as possibles Triumph and Tragedy Fire in the Lake VQ or Here I Stand And of course other games that others may have....
Steve Oliver
Posted 4/1/16 12:20 PM
My friend Simon is in town on Sunday 8th and I quite fancy a game of Mega Civilization. Anyone up for that?
Tagore
Posted 4/1/16 5:30 PM
I'm around Sunday.
Steve Oliver
Posted 4/1/16 5:34 PM
Anything in particular you wanted to play?I'm around Sunday.
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 4/2/16 12:07 AM
im in for anything
Steve Oliver
Posted 4/2/16 10:27 AM
Was going to play Maria with Tagore (see the day thread). But we could always do another game of something afterwards.
Spyros
Posted 4/5/16 12:16 AM
Anyone up for C&C Napoleonics on Sunday the 10th? I've played the game only once (in fact we didn't even manage to finish as the BB staff told us that we had to leave), but I decided to buy it. Will arrive in the afternoon.
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 3/17/16 6:08 PM
I meant for the 21 ofc I am in for VQ didn't think I need to have said thatCan I just confirm that's for Liberty or Death for next Monday? I already assumed you were in for VQ... I'm in
Edited by Ioannis Maniatis on Mar 17, 2016 6:09 PM
Steve Oliver
Posted 3/17/16 7:12 PM
At the moment we have 4 - Ioannis, Matt, yourself and me - and 4 is fine. But more would be better - was hoping Cedric might be in? And anyone else of course...Steve, do we have the full 6 for Virgin Queen on the 20th or do we need to round up any more?
Andy Pymont
Posted 3/21/16 1:58 PM
Thanks guys for the games of Virgin Queen and Liberty or Death yesterday, I had a great time. I've found one rules mistake I made with LoD: Patriot Militia do not count towards Rebellion Casualties, only cubes and forts. I think only one or two were killed if that, but it would have brought the French agonisingly close to the win.
Matt
Posted 3/24/16 11:01 AM
So anyone around this Sunday?
Steve Oliver
Posted 3/24/16 6:59 PM
I am around Sunday - situation could be a bit fluid - Zoltan wants to play Maria - which is a 3 player game. I would not mind giving it another go with him. But it also depends on how many others are around and what they want to do. I could bring Triumph and Tragedy and also Fire in The Lake and then perhaps we can just sort out games and players on the day. Might also bring VQ if enough people are around. Might also bring Twilight Struggle as 2 player back up. LIke I said - could be a bit fluid - but I'm sure we'll sort something out...So anyone around this Sunday?
Matt
Posted 3/25/16 5:50 PM
Ok Steve sounds good lets see what interest we get.
Steve Oliver
Posted 3/26/16 9:14 PM
Looks like Zoltan has his players for Maria. OK that could mean 3 of us - in which case I would like to try Triumph and Tragedy. But I'll bring Fire In the Lake in case we have 4. I'll also bring VQ.
Matt
Posted 3/27/16 11:51 AM
Sorry guys won't be able to make it today after all. Will hopefully be able to get down next Sunday. Have fun
Spyros
Posted 3/28/16 6:20 PM
Most of these Wargames are quite good. Unfortunately it seems to me that most of war-gamers only meet on Sundays (it may not be feasible for some people such as me to arrive early on Sunday meetings). Are there any war-gamers interested in having games at other days such as Saturdays? (or weekdays)
Matt
Posted 3/29/16 1:27 PM
I've only ever been on a Sunday as all of the longer term veterans have told me that Saturdays venue is rather small and noisy but I'm flexible depending on where the majority of guys will be.
Cedric Coroknier
Posted 3/12/16 11:04 AM
Sorry Simon and Ioannis - it looks like I'm not free tomorrow as I originally thought after all.
Andy Pymont
Posted 3/12/16 11:52 AM
I'm very keen for a game of Virgin Queen - would love to play on Sunday 20th. (I've only played solo so far, think I have most of the rules down but obviously first proper game will be a different experience.)Sunday 20th? yes should be fine. Lets see who else is up for it. Need 4 of course. I'm not around this weekend but next weekend I'll be about, maybe another game of VQ?
Matt
Posted 3/12/16 12:09 PM
Either one sounds good to me Steve and seeing as I got beaten by the English Catholic rebellion last game losing the religious aspect doesn't sound bad to me!Sunday 20th? yes should be fine. Lets see who else is up for it. Need 4 of course. I would however like to explore another game of Here I Stand - I enjoyed the 3 player games we played last year - with more players it might even better. Other than the religious rules the game is very similar to VQ. I'm not around this weekend but next weekend I'll be about, maybe another game of VQ?
Steve Oliver
Posted 3/12/16 6:33 PM
Should be fine - good to have you on board. There are some "gotcha" rules you need to be aware of that you only really appreciate with face to face play - but we can teach you those. OK so we should have enough for VQ on the 20th then assuming Ioannis and Cedric are around?I'm very keen for a game of Virgin Queen - would love to play on Sunday 20th. (I've only played solo so far, think I have most of the rules down but obviously first proper game will be a different experience.) Sunday 20th? yes should be fine. Lets see who else is up for it. Need 4 of course. I'm not around this weekend but next weekend I'll be about, maybe another game of VQ?
Steve Oliver
Posted 3/12/16 6:35 PM
OK understood. Ioannis do you still want to try T & T? - it won't be as good with just 2 players, but at least we can play through the rules.... What do you think?Sorry Simon and Ioannis - it looks like I'm not free tomorrow as I originally thought after all.
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 3/12/16 8:25 PM
well I am coming anyway, I am thinking of bringing a couple of my games as well
Steve Oliver
Posted 3/14/16 9:26 PM
So VQ then this Sunday. On a different note Andy Bush has organised for Monday 21st, a game of Liberty or Death the new COIN game simulating the War of Independence. One slot free if anyone is interested...game starts at 6.30 at the Bullfrog...let me know.
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 3/14/16 11:21 PM
I'm in
Steve Oliver
Posted 3/15/16 12:53 AM
Can I just confirm that's for Liberty or Death for next Monday? I already assumed you were in for VQ...I'm in
Andy Pymont
Posted 3/16/16 11:46 PM
Steve, do we have the full 6 for Virgin Queen on the 20th or do we need to round up any more?
Stephen Whitfield
Posted 2/26/16 11:41 AM
@Steve great, count me in if you haven't already!
Cedric Coroknier
Posted 3/10/16 10:39 AM
Anyone up for a game on Sunday? I really want to try Triumph and Tragedy, but happy to play something else!
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 3/10/16 3:34 PM
I'd love to play T&T but can't make it this weekend unfortunately. I've got a few free days that I need to use up in the next quarter or so, is anyone up for playing some 2P wargames on a weekday?
Cedric Coroknier
Posted 3/10/16 4:55 PM
If I know enough in advance, I can easily take a day off.
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 3/10/16 5:26 PM
I would like to play T&T
Ben Moores
Posted 3/11/16 9:22 AM
If you haven't already played should absolutely play T&T, its wonderful.
Matt
Posted 3/11/16 10:28 AM
I'm not around this weekend but next weekend I'll be about, maybe another game of VQ?
Steve Oliver
Posted 3/11/16 12:44 PM
I can make Sunday 13th - and can bring Triumph and Tragedy. Will need to read rules first But that should work - me, you and Ioannis.Anyone up for a game on Sunday? I really want to try Triumph and Tragedy, but happy to play something else!
Steve Oliver
Posted 3/11/16 12:46 PM
Sunday 20th? yes should be fine. Lets see who else is up for it. Need 4 of course. I would however like to explore another game of Here I Stand - I enjoyed the 3 player games we played last year - with more players it might even better. Other than the religious rules the game is very similar to VQ.I'm not around this weekend but next weekend I'll be about, maybe another game of VQ?
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 3/11/16 1:02 PM
What about the 4th or 5th of April? Also, what do you fancy playing? I'm up for Empire of the Sun or Plan OrangeIf I know enough in advance, I can easily take a day off.
Matt
Posted 2/19/16 11:38 PM
Did Bill or Simon fancy a game?
Zoltán
Posted 2/20/16 12:00 PM
How many players do you have for VQ for tomorrow?
Matt
Posted 2/20/16 12:32 PM
I think four at the moment and then plus anyone else that Steve has arranged outside of this thread.
Cedric Coroknier
Posted 2/20/16 1:29 PM
Do we have a fifth player?
Matt
Posted 2/20/16 1:47 PM
I might have read it wrong. So far I think it is: You, me, Steve, Ioannis confirmed. Four so far plus Zoltan if he is interested and I'm not sure if Steve had asked Bill and Simon of if he was asking them to play Mega Civ on the 28th?
Zoltán
Posted 2/20/16 1:48 PM
Okay, I can come tomorrow, but I have not played VQ before. I hope it is not an obstacle too grand to win my first game? And also I assume you guys are happy to teach?
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/20/16 2:40 PM
Zoltan - very happy to teach -and I know you are an experienced gamer so you should have any problems with the rules. That makes 5 - Zoltan, Ioannis, Cedric, Matt and myself. I've asked Bill and Simon but not heard back yet. 5 players is fine though if need be.
Matt
Posted 2/20/16 3:45 PM
Sounds good. see you guys tomorrow.
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/24/16 10:21 AM
I think we have 5 at least for Mega Civ on Sunday. Obviously room for more!
Edwin
Posted 2/24/16 4:47 PM
I'll be in London for the first (and last) time in a while on Saturday 27th; anyone around? I've got rid of most of my multiplayer games as I don't get them played much any more, but I'm happy to play most things. CDGs, COIN, Maria/Friedrich etc. or maybe Pax Porfiriana or Pax Pamir - please just save me from having to play worker placement games all day! Could also potentially get some 2-player stuff played in the evening too.
Matt
Posted 2/7/16 10:42 AM
Great! See you guys soon
Stephen Whitfield
Posted 2/16/16 12:00 AM
Hi guys, I played MegaCiv with some of you a few weeks ago. Any chance you are thinking of playing again soon? I'd love a 2nd round on that beauty! Steve
Matt
Posted 2/16/16 4:44 PM
I'm up for playing that again sometime soon or even Virgin Queen again if the other Steve is around. I might head down this Sunday anyway and play some euro games if nothing 'Wargame-like' is on.
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/17/16 12:45 AM
Hi I'm very keen to get another game of Civ in - ideally I'd like to play once a month or so - although it is a bit of an undertaking to bring it in! I'll ping Simon and Bill an email - perhaps Sunday Feb 28th? This Sunday I could be up for something else - if Cedric and Ioannis (and others?) are around then we could have another crack at Virgin Queen. I also want to get Triumph and Tragedy on the table - that takes 3 players max though.
Edited by Steve Oliver on Feb 17, 2016 12:46 AM
Cedric Coroknier
Posted 2/17/16 10:02 AM
I'm in for Triumph and Tragedy or Virgin Queen!
Matt
Posted 2/17/16 6:33 PM
I'm in for either of the two so if we get more we can go for Virgin queen but if not Triumph and tragedy it is I guess
Stephen Whitfield
Posted 2/18/16 1:00 PM
Hi guys, Keen to try Virgin Queen as well but can't make this Sunday. @Steve, Feb 28th I can make, if you fancy bringing Civ again count me in! Steve
Edited by Stephen Whitfield on Feb 18, 2016 1:00 PM
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 2/18/16 9:00 PM
I am in for VQ
Matt
Posted 2/19/16 11:06 AM
Maybe we could do a normal game rather than a tournament game this time around if nobody has any time constraints
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/19/16 10:13 PM
yeah that sounds fine to me.
chris
Posted 2/5/16 8:52 AM
yep - i'm def around until 5-6pm.
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/5/16 12:35 PM
I suggest we go with the quicker Tournament scenario which is 4 turns long. That would also encourage someone who wanted to try it for the first time.
Matt
Posted 2/5/16 2:48 PM
Sounds good to me. We going for a 12:00ish start?
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/5/16 3:54 PM
yes - takes 30 mins to setup.
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/5/16 4:57 PM
yes - takes 30 mins to setup.
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 2/5/16 8:00 PM
Don't know... if we have 1st timers better to play full campaign, its easier in my opinion
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/6/16 10:24 AM
I agree it is a bit easier - although I would hope the more experienced players would be able to offer handy hints to the new players. I was thinking more of time - the last time we played a full campaign game was just before Xmas - we got to Turn 6 after 8-9 hours! If we are going to grab a new player from the boards then a quicker sharper Tournament scenario would be ideal.
Edited by Steve Oliver on Feb 6, 2016 10:25 AM
Cedric Coroknier
Posted 2/6/16 2:11 PM
I won't be able to take part this Sunday unfortunately - I forgot I agreed to some other games tomorrow!
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 2/6/16 3:01 PM
well it took 6 turns because I was not playinh ;)I agree it is a bit easier - although I would hope the more experienced players would be able to offer handy hints to the new players. I was thinking more of time - the last time we played a full campaign game was just before Xmas - we got to Turn 6 after 8-9 hours! If we are going to grab a new player from the boards then a quicker sharper Tournament scenario would be ideal.
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/7/16 10:23 AM
We now have 6 players....
Matt
Posted 1/31/16 4:32 PM
What would be the best day for everyone next weekend? I guess best thing to do is see what numbers we have and choose a game based on that?
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 2/2/16 11:53 AM
I think the best day would be sunday, more room and less noise
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/2/16 5:23 PM
Agree completely with Ioannis. Sunday is far better (German bar music aside). Saturday at the Frog is very loud and crowded. If Cedric is around we have enough for 4 and I can try others as well.
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/2/16 6:11 PM
Agree completely with Ioannis. Sunday is far better (German bar music aside). Saturday at the Frog is very loud and crowded. If Cedric is around we have enough for 4 and I can try others as well.
Matt
Posted 2/2/16 8:11 PM
Well that last Sunday was my first time so I'll take your word for it. Sunday is good for me, what about Simon and Bill?
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 2/3/16 11:23 AM
I might be free next Monday/Tuesday if anyone wants to play something outside of LoB?>
chris
Posted 2/3/16 5:21 PM
i'm probably around sunday as well.
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/3/16 7:13 PM
Great to hear Chris. Well that makes 4 - I've also asked Rob, Simon and Bill. And hopefully Cedric is around?
Steve Oliver
Posted 2/4/16 2:03 PM
Bill is in. That should make 5....
Matt
Posted 2/4/16 7:04 PM
Nice. If we don't hear from Cedric then I guess we could just post a comment on the event advertising a free space.
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 1/27/16 12:19 PM
No one doing anything this weekend then?
Matt
Posted 1/27/16 1:35 PM
I'm possibly going on Sunday but not 100% sure yet, no plans for games yet either
Steve Oliver
Posted 1/29/16 10:03 AM
I'm probably going to be playing Twilight Struggle with Sami on Sunday so won't be organizing anything big for Sunday. Next weekend though (6/7) perhaps we can see if we have enough for Virgin Queen (or Here I Stand)? Who is around? So long as we finish in time for me to get home to watch the Superbowl! I also now have Triumph and Tragedy the game Ben recommended a while back. It's a 3 player so would be good to get that out of the box.
Edited by Steve Oliver on Jan 29, 2016 10:03 AM
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 1/29/16 1:11 PM
I've played Triumph and Tragedy, it's pretty good
Steve Oliver
Posted 1/30/16 9:27 AM
Well if we can get a 3rd player for say next Saturday would you want to give Triumph & Tragedy another go?
Cedric Coroknier
Posted 1/30/16 10:41 AM
Hi Steve, I'm really keen to give Triumph and Tragedy a go!
Matt
Posted 1/30/16 11:39 AM
I'll come down next weekend if you end playing something bigger and need players. I'm up for anything (said the actress to the bishop) so I'll keep an eye on here.
Steve Oliver
Posted 1/30/16 5:30 PM
well with 4 of us we could get Virgin Queen going....
Matt
Posted 1/30/16 8:15 PM
Funnily enough I just watched a 2 hour long video on YouTube of Virgin Queen and it looks really fun so I'd definitely be up for a game of that
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 1/31/16 12:03 PM
Anyone for Plan Orange on next Saturday?
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 1/19/16 4:00 PM
It has been quiet because I was not here but I intend to change that. Steve I'm in for anything
Matt
Posted 1/19/16 6:12 PM
Ok Steve thanks for the heads up. I'm planning of going down to the Bavarian Beer hall meet this Sunday and I will also keep my eye on this thread for anything that gets organised.
Steve Oliver
Posted 1/20/16 11:54 AM
Well we have Bill and Simon who want to play Civ plus me and Ioannis makes 4. One more needed....
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 1/20/16 3:56 PM
Anyone interested in playing Plan Orange at some point? It's basically Empire of the Sun but shorter and based on a fictional war in the 1930s!
Matt
Posted 1/20/16 5:32 PM
I might jump in then Steve to make it up to 5 players. What time was you thinking of starting?
Steve Oliver
Posted 1/20/16 5:46 PM
12 o'clock start - set up should not take too long. Understand if you would prefer to play Through the Ages though. Our game will take longer. Quite amusing that there are two ancient civ building games on at the same time! You can decide on the day if you would prefer.
Edited by Steve Oliver on Jan 20, 2016 5:46 PM
Matt
Posted 1/20/16 9:30 PM
Yea it seems a really active group! Through the ages looked fairly easy to play on the video I watched. I will take another look at the rules and game play of Mega Civ to see if I think I could pick it up with slowing you guys down too much.
Steve Oliver
Posted 1/20/16 10:46 PM
You would not be slowing us down - the rules for Civilization are straight forward and not complicated like say Virgin Queen. I'm keen to encourage new players to these games so don't be put off on that front at least!
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 1/23/16 12:58 PM
Sorry guys but I will not be able to come on Sun, a friend will arrive from Greece and I have to take him from the airport
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 1/25/16 2:08 PM
Anyone for Plan Orange (Empire of the Sun system set in the 1930s) on either Friday or Saturday?
Bush
Posted 12/23/15 7:58 AM
Ace! What time should I get there?
Steve Oliver
Posted 12/23/15 10:21 AM
Looks like I will have to work a bit later than planned so won't get there till 1830. If you get there early then feel free to set up.
Bush
Posted 1/3/16 5:59 PM
Hi all - I have a superb Samurai (block) war game called Sekigahara that I own but have never played. It's 2p - anyone fancy playing? Would love to give it a whirl.
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 1/4/16 10:45 PM
Anyone for any war gaming this weekend? Empire of the sun, or maybe the US Civil War? Or something else, either at mine or lob!
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 1/11/16 7:00 PM
Or maybe something this weekend?
Ioannis Maniatis
Posted 1/15/16 9:48 AM
I have returned guys, any plans for a game?
Cedric Coroknier
Posted 1/16/16 12:15 PM
I can't this week unfortunately, but I'd love to get something going next weekend. Perhaps we can resurrect Virgin Queen? Otherwise I'd love to take another crack at Clash of Monarchs!
Steve Oliver
Posted 1/16/16 11:58 PM
Good to have you back Ioannis. I'm also not around this week. But next Sunday I was actually wondering if we could play Mega Civilization which I got last week. It's the brand new updated version. https://boardgamegeek... It's a faster version of what we have played before - some new rules with slicker mechanics, more balance etc with potentially up to 18 players (although I appreciate that is not going to happen!) and still doable in 6-7 hours if we play the standard "Short" game. My friend Simon is up for it, and we're trying to rustle up some more players between us. I know you didn't take to the old one Cedric too much on your first play - but can I tempt you back with new shiny board and rules? :)
Matt
Posted 1/18/16 12:41 PM
Hey guys I'm new to the group but would love to get involved with some board wargames although being a total newbie I only know Risk :S If people are will to teach I'd be interested in learning and playing with you. I watched a few youtube videos of Virgin Queen and US Civil war and both look fun albeit a little complicated!
Steve Oliver
Posted 1/18/16 11:38 PM
Hi Matt We're very happy to teach the rules for these games to you. Most of the board wargames we play tend to be longer and more involved then the average Eurogames that are played more commonly at LOB. But personally speaking at least I think the wargames are more rewarding. If you want to get stuck into any of the games that we play then just hang out here on this thread - we tend to organize from here. It's been a bit quiet the last few weeks, but that should change soon starting hopefully this weekend!
Edited by Steve Oliver on Jan 18, 2016 11:38 PM
Riccardo Fabris
Posted 12/17/15 12:43 PM
Anyone for any 2P games this weekend? We can play at mine or somewhere else if we book a table. Interested in The U.S. Civil War especially.
Tagore
Posted 12/18/15 10:33 AM