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Table Top Warriors Game Event in Champaign, IL - Saturday, May 8

Rick Maurer
Posted Apr 29, 2010 4:17 PM
Ricomaurer
Decatur, IL
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The Champaign guys will be hosting a CITW meeting on Saturday, May 8th. We will be meeting at The Dragons Table, 205 N. Market St, Champaign, IL (217) 359-0503.

The Game Schedule is as follows.

Morning session

Tom Hendricks will run a Star Fleet Battles game: Recon in Force.

Commander Dwight "Sandy" JoHansen leads a group of starships to their new base at Rigel 4. The area of space between Starbase 26 and Rigel 4 lies only minutes from the Romulan Neutral Zone. It's been several years since ANY Romulans have been seen in this sector.
"Admiral Kronos, sir? Ja, what is it? Speak up man! Several ships are entering our sector. Our first catch of the day...GOOD!"

Afternoon session

Dean Spitz will run a War of the Roses game in 15mm using Impetus Rules

ALL DAY GAME
Greg Novak will be running an all day game: The Battle of Granny Quarter Creek II – August 1780
A "what if" battle between Gates and Cornwallis in South Carolina in 1780 – with both commanders having the troops they wanted there – not what they had! Rules are Volley & Bayonet Wing Scale, 28mm figures. The Guards vs. the Marylanders, the Over the Mountain lads vs. the Jaegers, Patriot American militia vs. Loyalist American militia - the fate of the war in the south is at hand!

If we need another game I will try to rustle up a Pulp game of some sort.
Josh Chestnut
Posted May 1, 2010 12:26 AM
kensai13
Decatur, IL
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What time does the "afternoon session" start and what time does the "all day session" end?
Rick Maurer
Posted May 1, 2010 8:11 AM
Ricomaurer
Decatur, IL
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No clue, all I got in the email on the group board was the start time. I'm assuming that the afternoon event will start at noon or 1 pm.

As for the all day event, it all depends on the game master. I would guest-imate that it will probably run until 5 pm or 6 pm. No guarantees though, I've heard of miniatures games going for +12 hours, but I don't think that will happen in this case.
A former member
Posted May 2, 2010 9:13 AM
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I would guest-imate that it will probably run until 5 pm or 6 pm. No guarantees though, I've heard of miniatures games going for +12 hours, but I don't think that will happen in this case.

Volley & Bayonet is not like most miniatures game in that it was designed to finish full-sized battles in less time with little minutia. Greg Novak is the co-designer of the rule set, and so a rare opportunity itself. He is an accomplished historian and always has unique tweaks that lend authenticity even in his 'what if' scenarios.
Rick Maurer
Posted May 3, 2010 1:05 PM
Ricomaurer
Decatur, IL
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Thanks for the information, Bill. It makes me look forward to this weekend event all the more. Will you be joining us?
A former member
Posted May 4, 2010 10:13 AM
Post #: 70
Probably can't. :(
Rick Maurer
Posted May 4, 2010 6:04 PM
Ricomaurer
Decatur, IL
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Too bad, I was looking forward to showing you my medals I won at Little Wars.
Rick Maurer
Posted May 11, 2010 5:46 PM
Ricomaurer
Decatur, IL
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I had a great time Saturday in Champaign. The Tabletop Warriors were very enjoyable to play with and John, the owner of Dragon's Table, deserves thanks for allowing events in his shop. Here are some pictures if anyone is interested. Of course, no photos of me. crying

http://home.comcast.n...

Bill, you were very right about Greg. His reputation is well earned. I'm looking forward to more mini battles in the future.

Edited by Rick Maurer on May 11, 2010 5:47 PM
Matt W.
Posted May 11, 2010 8:15 PM
DecaturGamer
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Decatur, IL
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That's a nice mini setup.
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