Carronade at Falkirk; June 6th

[simonw]

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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[Nick Harbud]

Nice figures.  The chariots look like Fred Lamming figures.

[simonw]

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

[CarlL]

Carronade on 6th June....
mmmm...

CarlL

PS great photos of the action Simon.

[CarlL]

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

[Dave Knight]

Test of Resolve will be running participation games all day, alongside our trade stand.  It would be great to see some SoA members.

[Dave Knight]

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.

[Erpingham]

Not a commonly refought battle, even in Scotland, I expect.  Could be interesting

[Dave Knight]

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

[simonw]

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

[Dave Knight]

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!)

[Imperial Dave]

Well done Dave 

[simonw]

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

[simonw]

Thanks Dave.

[simonw]

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