The Tradeston Club will be putting on the Sea Peoples v New Kingdom Egyptians TACTICA 2 game at the Carronade Wargames Show at Falkirk on 6th June. Bill Robertson is the prime mover. I will be unable to attend unfortunately due to my physical condition but there will be additional 'scenics' over and above those on our Monday evening game. The idea is to have a 'player participation' game
Outwith the context of Falkirk, if anybody in the vicinity of York fancies having a go at a TACTICA 2 game, then let me know and I can put you in touch with my pal, Dave Dickinson.
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Nice figures. The chariots look like Fred Lamming figures.
Mostly Newline, Nick. Bill supplied most of the Egyptians but Pharaoh is mine. He's Essex. There's also a unit of Hinchliffe Egyptian Spearmen (mine again) and the Massed Light Infantry are a mix of Foundry and others.
The Sea Peoples are also a variety of manufacturers.
Cheers
Simon
Carronade on 6th June....
mmmm...
CarlL
PS great photos of the action Simon.
Thought I would post a link to show organisers web page, see
https://www.falkirkwargamesclub.org.uk/Carronade_Home.php
When I lived and worked in Scotland this was one of those shows I meant to get to, but never did. Maybe in retirement I will....
CarlL
Test of Resolve will be running participation games all day, alongside our trade stand. It would be great to see some SoA members.
Slightly out of period, Falkirk and District Wargames Club will be running the battle of Linlithgow Bridge 1526 on its 500th anniversary using Wofun figures and Test of Resolve Wars of the Roses rules with minor adaptations.
Not a commonly refought battle, even in Scotland, I expect. Could be interesting
https://falkirkwargamesclub.org.uk/Carronade_Home.php
Here is a link to more details about the show
I see that there is also a Viking game and a refight of Cannae on
Dave, many thanks for posting the link to the Carronade Show. I note that the Tradeston Sea Peoples v New Kingdom Egyptians Tactica 2 Game is listed as a 'Demo' Game. It will actually be open to Public Participation. Bill Robertson is the prime mover but hopefully, e will have some assistance.
Cheers
Simon
The Carronade show was a great success. Being at a new venue can be difficult, but the fact there was more space and it all being on one level was a real bonus and all the feedback has been very positive.
I didn't see as much of the show as I would like being on the Test of Resolve stand all day, but not only were sales good but we also ran 10 short participation games to introduce people to the rules which all went down well. ( I did find time to raid the flea market and picked up some bargains which was an added bonus!)
Well done Dave :)
Dave,
Speaking on behalf of Bill and Gordon and Graham who were able to attend the Carronade show with the Tradeston Club Tactica 2 participation game between Sea Peoples and New Kingdom Egyptians, feedback on both the Show and the Tradeston game has been overwhelmingly positive. Thanks to the Falkirk organisers for all their work.
I have posted a few photos of the Tactica 2 game in the 'What was the Last Game You Played' section and it seems to have attracted a good degree of interest judging by the 150+ 'views'. Admittedly, the small number of 5 'likes' is a bit disappointing.
I don't think that it's too onerous to click the 'like' button IF you are indeed appreciative of the post but 'there you go'. That's maybe just the way of things these days. Personally, I just think that it's merely a 'social media' way of being polite.
I certainly am appreciative of all the efforts of Bill, Gordon and Graham who made the effort to prepare, deliver and present the game at the show. It is no small amount of work. I have done it in the past and although I am physically incapable of doing so these days because of my MS, I do try to keep involved to some extent through the laptop keyboard (and providing some of the figures).
Many thanks to those who commented on the posting. You're kind comments are much appreciated and I have passed them on to Bill. You know who you are. Thanks.
Regards
Simon
Thanks Dave.
Fellow Society members,
Just to add that the Sea Peoples v New Kingdom Egyptians Tactica 2 game at Carronade received nothing but eminently favourable responses on the day from attendees and the organisers as well as in other online forums after the fact.
Personally, I think that he game displayed (and played) fulfilled one of the main aims of wargames shows; namely to promote enthusiasm for and the profile of the hobby. These are also some of the aims of the SoA, aren't they?
Accordingly, I find it somewhat disappointing that a reporting of the event to a Society aiming to promote the hobby of Ancients Wargaming as well as Research into and study of the Ancient Warfare seems to have generated so little favourable appreciation of what was a highly complimented, historical wargame display (and Public Participation) game.
Now, not being directly involved myself, other than lending a few figures, I do not seek personal favour as I act merely as a 'reporter' of the event prepared and presented by others (and indeed using photos provided to me by others). I do find the response from the membership of a group (the SoA) with putatively similar interests and aims somewhat underwhelming.
What does this say about the SoA membership in general?
I don't know.
Opinions welcome.
Thanks
Simon
Quote from: simonw on Jun 08, 2026, 06:31 PMFellow Society members,
Just to add that the Sea Peoples v New Kingdom Egyptians Tactica 2 game at Carronade received nothing but eminently favourable responses on the day from attendees and the organisers as well as in other online forums after the fact.
Personally, I think that he game displayed (and played) fulfilled one of the main aims of wargames shows; namely to promote enthusiasm for and the profile of the hobby. These are also some of the aims of the SoA, aren't they?
Accordingly, I find it somewhat disappointing that a reporting of the event to a Society aiming to promote the hobby of Ancients Wargaming as well as Research into and study of the Ancient Warfare seems to have generated so little favourable appreciation of what was a highly complimented, historical wargame display (and Public Participation) game.
Now, not being directly involved myself, other than lending a few figures, I do not seek personal favour as I act merely as a 'reporter' of the event prepared and presented by others (and indeed using photos provided to me by others). I do find the response from the membership of a group (the SoA) with putatively similar interests and aims somewhat underwhelming.
What does this say about the SoA membership in general?
I don't know.
Opinions welcome.
Thanks
Simon
Well, Simon, comment noted. The demo game certainly looks good. Opinion follows...
Re your comments- and this may well have been said before, but there are a couple of points which might be worth remembering:
Firstly, this Forum is NOT representative of the Society in general. I cannot remember the numbers, but only a relatively small percentage of the membership visit the Forum, of whom an even smaller number post on here (IIRC, it may be as few as 15% of the membership).
Secondly, the demographic of the Society is definitely more towards the older and greyer side. We old people are NOT from an age where 'likes' on social media platforms feel as relevant as they might be to more youthful sections of society (small 'S'), nor are we as inclined as the yoof to click the 'Like' button when reading posts.
*** So, beware of feeling the 'need' for self validation via likes, for your own or your fellow gamers' efforts...it can only lead to disappointment.***
I post on here quite often, sometimes with battle reports and pics of games in play. However, I'm not inclined to take undue note of the level of 'support' in the form of 'likes' and comments my posts receive. I'm very much inclined to think that people may like and enjoy my posts OR NOT, but the satisfaction comes from having provided some input, not from being 'validated' by others.
Please don't take offence at my comments, because your posts ARE appreciated. The comments are offered as a positive 'caveat'.
The world seems to want us to all behave the same on social media platforms (and in some respect this Forum is one), but the demographic on here are unlikely to comply with that demand. Expecting significant outflowing of positive commentary will only lead to disappointment, if the level of responses doesn't match your expectations.
Martin.
Martin, thanks for your response. It does support what I suspected really; that the membership is perhaps on the 'mature' side, like myself (68). Consequently, the 'social media culture' of 'likes' is not part of their 'normality'.
Nonetheless, it appears to me that the numbers of members posting on the Forum are relatively small and bolstered by a relatively few stalwarts like yourself (and some others).
In my view, this reflects poorly on the vibrancy of the Society's wider membership.
I would therefore issue this plea to the wider membership: Get involved'!
If you want something to read, and/or look at on te Forum, then participate. Don't be passive 'consumers'. At least express an opinion using likes or unlikes but mainly, get involved!
If there continues to be an over-reliance on a small number of active contributors of mature age, then the future of the Society looks somewhat bleak.
Thanks again, Martin.
Cheers
Simon
Quote from: Dave Knight on Jun 07, 2026, 10:22 AMI did find time to raid the flea market
Were you a pearl fisherman or did you come with breathing apparatus ?
I took 2 steps through the door, sensed the fetid air then about-turned, a man with emphysema chooses his battles carefully ;D
Seriously though the flea market was in a terrible location, up a few stairs and backstage behind the curtains. I know it was the first at FHS so teething troubles are expected. Lads running the Cannae game told me it'll be moved for next year, school dodn't want folk behind the stage.
Quote from: kodiakblair on Jun 10, 2026, 07:16 PMQuote from: Dave Knight on Jun 07, 2026, 10:22 AMI did find time to raid the flea market
Were you a pearl fisherman or did you come with breathing apparatus ?
I took 2 steps through the door, sensed the fetid air then about-turned, a man with emphysema chooses his battles carefully ;D
Seriously though the flea market was in a terrible location, up a few stairs and backstage behind the curtains. I know it was the first at FHS so teething troubles are expected. Lads running the Cannae game told me it'll be moved for next year, school dodn't want folk behind the stage.
The flea market will be relocated next year