Slitherine

Well the swiss were a disaster last year and I agree that they are much better on a small table, however it doesn't stop people sitting in terrain which is an expected frustration.

My preference is always to play early period the only bonus to medieval is that I might get to play Dave R which is always fun. Travelling all that way to play like a muppet is no fun. The temptation to play medieval is also Pete's comment that I must be a bunny because of my placing in medieval.

timmy1 wrote:As for Phil, if ever there is someone who beats his up and at 'em approach I don't want to be on the receiving end...

Well I think I can lay claim to that at last year's Britcon. I think Phil's words (in typically understated British style) were, "Stephen. You are moving very fust." My heavy foot managed to push a few of his Hungarian BGs off the back edge of the table!

I continued my play to win approach against two Romans but came off second best. The points I gave him probably allowed Alan Cuttner to come first. If I'd played both those games not to lose, I would have finished several placings higher; perhaps in the top five. Where's the fun in that?

SDnz wrote:Well the swiss were a disaster last year and I agree that they are much better on a small table, however it doesn't stop people sitting in terrain which is an expected frustration.

My preference is always to play early period the only bonus to medieval is that I might get to play Dave R which is always fun. Travelling all that way to play like a muppet is no fun. The temptation to play medieval is also Pete's comment that I must be a bunny because of my placing in medieval.

Technically, it was Phil who said everybody playing in the Medieval period was a bunny.

But i'm hoping that we'll play this year after missing each other last year. The smaller table is an issue though, no idea what I'm going to use yet!

The temptation to play medieval is also Pete's comment that I must be a bunny because of my placing in medieval.

As Dave R has noted - that wasn't me - I would never be so insensitive.

Dave and pete both use Fairy Liquid.

philqw78 wrote:Dave and pete both use Fairy Liquid.

Again, technically i never said shaun wasn't a bunny, just that it was phil rather than pete who actually stated as such.

SDnz wrote:Well the swiss were a disaster last year and I agree that they are much better on a small table, however it doesn't stop people sitting in terrain which is an expected frustration.

My preference is always to play early period the only bonus to medieval is that I might get to play Dave R which is always fun. Travelling all that way to play like a muppet is no fun. The temptation to play medieval is also Pete's comment that I must be a bunny because of my placing in medieval.

I suspect the Swiss will be better under V2. HF are a little more able to get to grips now - to the extent that I've been able to bring out the Hoplite version of the Early Persians. Still if you're in the early period we might draw each other.

Kudos for getting "Dave R" and "muppet" in the same paragraph.

Kudos for getting "Dave R" and "muppet" in the same paragraph

Would have been better if he got it in the same sentence

MatthewP wrote:

Kudos for getting "Dave R" and "muppet" in the same paragraph

Would have been better if he got it in the same sentence

Matt

It's easy....
"Dave Ruddock is a lucky Muppet!"

Spike

spike wrote:"Dave Ruddock is a lucky Muppet!"

spike wrote:It's easy....

And true!

Attention Mr Muppett (I mean Ruddock)

Looks like I may be able to come over to Britcon this year - I am considering sending my army over rather than carrying it (as may plan a few stops between Aus and UK) - if so could I send it to you to be collected the week of the comp?

regards

Muz

Muz,

Thats fine - drop me a pm and i'll let you know my address.

Are you staying long enough to possibly attend the international team challenge in lisbon?

muz177 wrote:Attention Mr Muppett (I mean Ruddock)

Looks like I may be able to come over to Britcon this year - I am considering sending my army over rather than carrying it (as may plan a few stops between Aus and UK) - if so could I send it to you to be collected the week of the comp?

regards

Muz

Can we get Dave a "Gonzo" Avatar!

Well it would look better than his passport photo...

Just had a quick look at the BHGS website - only 10 places left for Medieval and 11 for Ancients.

The vast majority of players have opted to play all 6 games.

And it looks like we will see the return of Simon Hall which is excellent! The downside is that he is playing in the Medieval period which will be a challenge for the rest of us. Looks like a very strong field in the late period.

Looking forward to it - just got to decide what to bring - I'm not sure the Ottomans or Moldavians will work on a small table?

Still checking my schedule.
I hope I can make it to BritCon as well, this would be great

Is there somewhere a runners list available (for sure not a runners and riders )

Try this link and scroll to the bottom

http://britcon2013.eventbrite.co.uk/#

Hey, I'm in

Welcome aboard Martin.

It will be good to see you again.

Rob

hi Tim
Could you let me know the timetable for the games on each day.

regards
Muz