Britcon 2015

[marshalney2000]

It would be a nightmare for those armies where light guns are compulsory such as the Covenanters.
John

[madaxeman]

Just noticed a very subtle difference in the wording about artillery for different competitions. In some it is Medium and Heavy Artillery that need 6 Non-Commanded Shot (or Artillery) bases of Foot Battle Troops per base and in some it is just Artillery. Is it intended at Britcon to restrict all Artillery or just Medium and Heavy Artillery?

Look again.. I think you may have misread it

[madaxeman]

21 entries... do we have any extras to make it up to an even number (or even the full 2-dozen which we managed to get last year ?)

[kevinj]

I think we may have all misread it! Or you've fixed it...

[kevinj]

Just a gentle reminder that it's only 3 weeks to Britcon. Which means that the deadline for Army Lists is NEXT WEEKEND!

It would be really good if everyone could make an effort to get their lists in on time. Thank you.

[spotteddog]

Jim Copeland signed up today so we are now a very even 22 - huzzah.

Is anyone interested in buying a well painted late period army? Dixons range - doable as French, LOA etc. Somethimg like 4 x 5+1 foot BGs, 5 x 3 dragoon BGs, 5 x 4 mounted BGs, 1 x 4 light horse and 2 x 2 Artillery BGs plus a lilliput lane camp!. Around the £1 per figure mark. Could possible extend to another 4 BGs of foot if needed. PM me if you are.

HH

[madaxeman]

We're actually at 23, as there is a player in the FoGAM period (Ian Poade) who has transferred into R

Just one short of matching last year...

[kevinj]

So far I've received lists from:

Nigel Emsen
Mick Hood
David Parish
Simon Clarke
Keith Spedding

If your name is not there and you've sent me a list, please re-send it.

I'm still expecting lists from:

Adrian Steer
Benedict Jones
Bruce Rollett
Charles Masefield
David Allen
Don Avis
Hunter Hope
Ian Poade
James Gibson
Jim Copeland
John Munro
Lynnette Maxim
Matthew Poole
Paul Kitcher
Simon LeRay-Meyer
Stephen Stead
Stewart Riddick

Plus of course, one more entry to get us up to an even number would be great.

[marshalney2000]

Kevin, still cruising the Rhine and the Danube but will get my list to you on Saturday when I return.
John

[kevinj]

That's no problem, at the moment it's just a matter of reminding people and making sure I haven't missed any. More urgent reminders/cajoling/abuse starts next week if necessary.

[timmy1]

You could, of course, just ban John for the late list and then you have your even number...

Just a thought...

[marshalney2000]

Have you had a bad day or what? Alternatively is it just have a go at John time?
Any way I look forward to our game at Britcon. To the death!!
John

[madaxeman]

The Saturday night of Britcon will see our first "Beer, Burgers & Bullets" evening upstairs in the bar onsite. Starting around 7:30 as the evening games begin to draw to a close, we will be offering:

- draft beer,
- "gourmet" burgers and chips (that's "fries" for those of you who live south of Watford)
- other BBQ stuff as well
- comfy chairs
- regular tables set up for social gaming (feel free to bring a game)
- a couple of "classic" war movies playing on a 50" screen in the corner (The Great Escape is one of them... so start your whistling practice!)

And, if it could get any better, we have even secured a special advance purchase rate for a "meal deal" of just £10 for a gourmet burger, chips and a pint !

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR MEAL DEAL FOR JUST £10 (PAYPAL/CREDIT CARD)

For those of you who are planning on attending, we would really, really appreciate it if you could book the "meal deal" in advance as it greatly helps the University catering team with their planning.

So, please click the button above to make your "saving roll" and join us at "Beer, Burgers & Bullets 2015". We'll hand you your voucher for your meal deal when you register on Friday, and additional food and drink will also be available to purchase on the night as well. However the "meal deal" rate won't be on offer on the night, so if you think that you will have a pint, a posh burger and some chips anyway (which of course you will...) this is a great deal.

You can also book multiple tickets if you wish, either for your friends and clubmates, or just to have a guarantee of "seconds" for an extra tenner

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR MEAL DEAL FOR JUST £10 (PAYPAL/CREDIT CARD)

We look forward to seeing you over Britcon Weekend

The BHGS Britcon Team

[timmy1]

No, it is just 'have a go at Scotchmen in general and John in particular' day...

[marshalney2000]

Now, now if you cannot say anything nice about someone then say nothing at all. So I would like to say about you - well nothing really.
John

[kevinj]

I've now had lists from:

Nigel Emsen
Mick Hood
David Parish
Simon Clarke
Keith Spedding
Ian Poade
Jim Copeland
Benedict Jones
Matthew Poole
Adrian Steer

I'm still expecting lists from:

Bruce Rollett
Charles Masefield
David Allen
Don Avis
Hunter Hope
James Gibson
John Munro
Lynnette Maxim
Paul Kitcher
Simon LeRay-Meyer
Stephen Stead
Stewart Riddick

As ever, if you've sent a list and you're not in the first group, please resend it.

[Paulkit0]

Hi Kevin - just dithering over the final choice but you will get mine by the deadline.

paul

[madaxeman]

Still one player short...

If anyone knows or can dragoon a friend along, now is the time to do so !

Otherwise, if anyone does want to drop a round and miss Friday night or Saturday last game (or arguably even Sunday morning...) do let us know, as if we do end up with byes in each round anyway, it would be good to offer them to people who are happy to skip that round

[kevinj]

Last update before the deadline. Lists now received from:

Nigel Emsen
Mick Hood
David Parish
Simon Clarke
Keith Spedding
Ian Poade
Jim Copeland
Benedict Jones
Matthew Poole
Adrian Steer
Paul Kitcher
David Allen
Hunter Hope
James Gibson
John Munro

Lists still awaited from:

Bruce Rollett
Charles Masefield
Don Avis
Lynnette Maxim
Simon LeRay-Meyer
Stephen Stead
Stewart Riddick

Ideally we'd still like an extra player to even up the numbers.

[madaxeman]

That's 7 lists being published online before the event then ... what fun!