BHGS Challenge - 6/7 April 2013

[nikgaukroger]

So no points reduction for this change?

No, we consider the advantages to justify the points cost.

[rbodleyscott]

Swedish brigades still have the following advantages:
1) 3 hits are required to cause a Cohesion Test when the BG is at full strength.
2) Swedish brigades can have a 3 base deep central file without being an easier target for artillery.
3) Swedish brigades lose 2 pike bases before losing any shot bases, thus maintaining their firepower longer than other BGs

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not too sure what the benefit of your 2nd point is? .

Pretty obvious I would have thought. Without the special rule for Swedish Brigades you could not get benefits 1 and 2 without rendering the BG more vulnerable to artillery fire. Hardly a trivial matter, and the main reason we feel the extra surcharge for Swedish brigades (which we are not at liberty to change anyway) is still justifiable. And it is only 4 AP. The cost of the extra pike base pays for benefits 1 and 3.

Anyway, as I say, this change is the result of long consideration, we feel it improves historicity and game balance.

[Three]

Anyway, as I say, this change is the result of long consideration, we feel it improves historicity and game balance.

The CS change is very neat; but I am not sure about the removal of the armour. It might stop ahistorical use by some tournament players, but it strikes me as the tail wagging the dog, a strong response to an non-existent problem.

[daveallen]

The CS change is very neat; but I am not sure about the removal of the armour. It might stop ahistorical use by some tournament players, but it strikes me as the tail wagging the dog, a strong response to an non-existent problem.

It is a problem, even if only in tournaments, but if you really don't like the amendment don't use it. End of problem...

Dave

[Three]

The CS change is very neat; but I am not sure about the removal of the armour. It might stop ahistorical use by some tournament players, but it strikes me as the tail wagging the dog, a strong response to an non-existent problem.

It is a problem, even if only in tournaments, but if you really don't like the amendment don't use it. End of problem...

Dave

Brilliant, why didn't I think of that...

[TimChild]

Great to see so many people at Burton this weekend, even if a lot of the Hellos were restricted to a smile across a crowded room!

An urgent reminder to get your entries for Challenge in quick - the £30 entry fee rises to £35 after 20th February. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Tim

[kevinj]

I'm looking to see if anyone is interested in sharing travel for this. My preference is to travel down on the Friday during the daytime. I live in West Yorkshire within easy reach of the A1 and M1 so I'm not too far out of the way from the Northeast. Alternatively, I could use either the A1 or M1 to travel south and could pick someone up en route. If you're interested, please drop me a PM.

Cheers,

Kevin

[TimChild]

We are beginning to be pressured about numbers for the on-site accomodation at LVS Hassocks. There are fewer berths at Hasocks that we normally have available at Ascot. Players who who need accomodation should please book quickly.

Tim

[TimChild]

Final call for entries - closing date is 21 March, at which point we need to finalise the orders for tables, rooms etc.

Anyone dithering, swithering or generally still conducting negotiations with better halves - please buy her that box of chocolates now and get your entry in!

Cheers,

Tim Child
www.bhgs.org.uk

[kevinj]

Just a gentle reminder that this weekend is the deadline for lists. Thanks to those who have sent them in already.

Due to being away from home next week I expect to publish the R&R during Easter weekend.

[TimChild]

Hi guys,

Just to remind you that the Challenge venue is open from Friday for you to gather your wits and your friends and take on all comers.

Ian Mackay et al will be running some Saga try-out games, so those of you yet to experience the joys of Saga (wargames, not cruises...) can have a taste of this particular new brand of wargaming addiction!

Chris Hanley will also be running his Biggles game, which is an annual highlight for those who have played it in the past.

The tables will be laid out, and you can play pick-ups, practices and anything else that takes your fancy.


On the Saturday, like last year we intend to offer a cold buffet spread for those not going out (just Saturday – Friday night is going out night! ). The halls will be open and available for gaming – last year people produced board games and card games and any other sort of games for a chance to pull some golden oldies and old favourites out and enjoy them in the company of your mates.

It would be very helpful to me if people could please let me know a.s.a.p. whether they will want the Saturday night buffet, in an effort to avoid too much over- or under-catering. Cost will be a few quid, somewhat dependent upon how much take-up I have!

And, of course, the BHGS fully-licensed beer fridge will be available throughout the weekend, while stocks last...

Cheers, and look forward to hearing from you,

Tim Child

[TimChild]

Hi All,

I've had a query about local eateries etc for the Challenge (for Friday night, obviously, as you'll all be staying in and playing board games on Saturday ).

There's only one that's very local - a pub just up the road in the village. The school has quite a long drive - it's a good 10 minute walk, or 15 minute amble, I would guess, from the main school buildings to the pub itself. Emma and I had lunch there when we were checking the place out and it was perfectly acceptable. Nothing special, not that cheap, not that dear. No idea what it's like on a Friday or Sunday night, though - we were there on a working-day lunchtime, the week before Warfare.

http://www.thedukesayerscommon.co.uk/

If you are driving/being chauffeured, at Hickstead (one stop up the A23) there's a pub that has a "Shanghai Brasserie", the Castle Inn - http://www.thecastleinnhickstead.eu/index.html.

Slightly further away (but by the time you're car-sharing not enough to make any difference), there is Burgess Hill to the east, which has all the usual amenities, or Brighton and Hove to the South - head down the A23 and follow it into Brighton and you will find somewhere. In the centre of Brighton the nightlife can be extremely cosmopolitan. and I used to work there, 15 years ago, and have very fond memories of some of the restuarants in the Lanes. There was an Indian on the Lewes Road (probably long gone now) where I had the nicest Lamb Rogan Josh I have ever had.

Tim

[quackstheking]

Tim - an early post!!!

Don (The Vampire Slayer!)

[TimChild]

Work-avoiding - should be preparing some instructions to Counsel...

[quackstheking]

Tim - have a great Easter! Sleep tight!

Thanks for all you do for BHGS - much appreciated.

I will buy you a beer at the challenge. Thanks again

Don

[TimChild]

Have you sent Kevin your list yet?

Tim

[kevinj]

I expect I'll will be arriving about 7pm (traffic/weather etc permitting). I'm not going to feel like a Fog Game at that point and, given the distance to anywhere outside and the late finish Saturday, I'll probably bring some board games (ones that don't have a huge play time). So, if anyone fancies giving any the following a try please let me know and I'll bring it (I don't intend to bring all of them):

Conquest of Planet Earth
Discworld Ankh-Morpork
Dominion (plus Intrigue and Seaside expansions)
Glory to Rome
Lords of Waterdeep
Olympos
Seven Wonders
Zombicide

[TimChild]

For what it's worth, as advertised earlier there will be a games-sesh for those staying in-venue on Saturday night too. I have had a decent, although not huge, takeup for the Saturday cold buffet - I could do with a shout from anyone who has decided to stay with us that evening?!

I will be bringing Shadows over Camelot and Morded with me.

Tim Child

[quackstheking]

Hi Tim,

Book myself, Steve Bainbridge, Richard B-S and Jim Gibson in for the buffet.

Cheers

Don

[TimChild]

Done!

Tim