Last week myself and Fran played a game of Posties new FIW skirmish rules that he's made up, they're quite a simple set of rules but made for a real fun game. Most of the figures are from Redoubt Enterprises and some even belonged to the Lurker himself before he through a paddy and sold them to Postie!
The game started with a duel, the winner could chose the sides, either The Colonials or the Indians.
The duel finished with Francis laying in agony from a shot to the chest, which he later died from! he he!
And I chose the Indians........
Fort Howie
The Colonial homesteads
We've tried a different approach for the report on this battle, it's more story like,
check out Fran's blog for the Settlers side of the story.
I am Askook the leader of my tribe, more white men have
invaded our land, they must be destroyed. While my first warband led by my son Rowtag sneaked through the woods his son-in-law the idiot Hurrit tripped and fell, firing his musket. This alerted the settlers to our oncoming attack and our surprise attack was no more.
Rowtag sent the musket armed braves out to attack the settlers as quickly as they could,
while he led 3 warriors Powwaw, Nootau and Hurritt around the back and side of the first building.
Machk (in the white coat) kills his first ever white man.
I, Askook then led my warriors out to attack on the other side of the village.
Brave Makkapitew was shot and died outside of a barn, while Rowtag and Nootau chased a little one.
Powwaw tried and failed to catch a pig.
After killing his first white man, Machk takes his first scalp.
Another two of my braves join the ancestors, Brave Abooksigun. and Brave Keme.
It is not going as planned, Brave Makhk is also shot.
The white men are all running back to their fort, but they are good shots,
Brave Togquos joins the ancestors.
Chansomps and Nosh fire at the white men, while trying to take control of the wagon laden with supplies.
Another white man falls, while Achak tries to kick in the door of a house.
Rowtag decides to leave the little one to Nootau's bow and tries to catch a pig himself.
Nootau, is killed by a strange shaped gun.
Pajackok, moved to the cover of a tree but was still shot down.
Finally our shots hit true, two white men fall, as they run to the fort.
Another white man dies at the hands of my braves.
The Warband move out to take scalps, and claim another white man's life.
I fire the building, they will pay the price for killing my braves.
Kestejoo takes control of the wagon and starts to lead to back to our village.
After capturing the pig and some food, Rowtag's warband advance.
Segenham and Taregan move up and Taregan fires his musket.
More Scalps are taken.
A last white man joins his gods.
We have gained plenty of supplies and killed and scalped many white men, it is true
we have lost too many braves so it is time for all to return to the village, after the successful Raid on Blackrock.
Contractual shot of Postie taking a picture of me!
Apart from your cheating and shenanigans it was a good game!
ReplyDeleteYour the Shenanigan expert Francois!!
DeleteOhhhhh, you killed Lurker. Ray, Ray, Ray.
DeleteGreat report. Its always neat to see the action from two sides
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked them Dan!
DeleteLooks like you've had a blast...or two... ;-)
ReplyDeleteCheers Sander
Oh yes!
DeleteSounds like the Injuns had a scalpin' good time. Nice one Ray!
ReplyDeleteI think I took 4 or 5 scalps by the end?? More next time!
DeleteThat looks great fun! I found myself completely drawn in by your punchy battle report. I love the Indian names too....Nosh! :-D
ReplyDeleteWould you believe they are all true Algonquin names, Nosh means Father, bet you thought it meant..........
DeleteI thought it just meant he liked his food! (hey I grew up with the Beano in the 70's), my mind is pure! ;-)
DeleteSounds like a great game! Seems like it was really fast-paced and action-packed the way a skirmish game should be!
ReplyDeleteIt was, we played for roughly 3 hours, the time went very quick!
DeleteGreat report and pictures really like the Story element that you've done. Off to read the other version of events.
ReplyDeleteThe biased version, you mean?
DeleteGreat batrep of what looked to be a very closely fought skirmish.
ReplyDeleteIn Lurker's post, he was happy with his win, although you did kill off Francis. Think there was a little bitterness there...
ReplyDeleteJust a little he he!
DeleteSaw this over on Lurker's blog too. Looks like you had a fun game. F&IW is a favorite of mine, so I'm looking forward to more of these.
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteThe pictures are beautiful! I really anjoy your farms and the wagon...skirmish can be wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a dual to decide who chooses sides. A great looking game and report.
ReplyDeleteExcellent battle report, will have to check out Fran's blog now
ReplyDeleteGreat AAR, now off to read the truth from the other side
ReplyDeleteIan
The truth? I don't know what you mean??
DeleteDoes Fran ever get the better of you? Ha. Seems like every time I read a report all of Fran's guys are laying on the ground followed by you getting called a cheater and a colorful name. Looks like a hell of a fun game.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun game and No Fran doesn't often get the better of me!
DeleteFantastic game, figures, terrain and AAR, Ray. Really nice, and a victory for you!
ReplyDeleteI like a lot your terrain; it is beautifull and not complex.
Thanks Juan
DeleteNice report, wonderfull gaming table !
ReplyDeleteA great batrep, enjoyed that! And some nice pics too
ReplyDeleteCheers Col!
DeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat AAR Report. I cannot wait for the movie to come out!
ReplyDeleteJust saw this on Fran's site great stuff and the duel is excellent bit of drama :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit of fun, helps when you win it of course!
DeleteGreat period on a great table with great figures!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
that's a lot of smoke!
ReplyDeleteGreat AAR. I enjoyed this AAR style and the period. Hope you post more of them. Will it turn into a campaign?
ReplyDeleteYou never know, we've not played a campaign for a few years now.
DeleteGreat looking table Ray
ReplyDeleteDid you keep scalps to a collection ? :)
ReplyDeleteerr?? Yes!
DeleteExcellent looking game Ray. Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking terrain and nice way to do a report.
ReplyDeleteJohn
Fun-stuff told from and photographed from different viewpoints: attempts to alter the state of the objectively minded blog-viewers mind. This being said, I kind-of like mind bending.
ReplyDeleteGreat batrep, I do enjoy Indian ones.I'm off now to Frans.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking game and a fabulous report; you are making the period awfully difficult to resist.
ReplyDeleteA great (and dare I say excitng ?) bat-rep, it was a fun read, like something from the Beano (and where was Little Plum?)
ReplyDeleteFrom your write-up I thought the Injuns won !
Time to throw those dice away then... (in my direction please)
It was a quite exciting game, and the injuns did win!!
DeleteGreate AAR Ray !!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures of very nice terrain and minis !
Best regards Michael
Fabulous scenario! Love the duel at the beginning - very characterful.
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice little touch, yes!
DeleteLooks like an absolutely terrific game, Ray! I love the terrain and the writeup. Super figures as well!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking game Ray. Like the story approach as well.
ReplyDeleteJust thought I'd make it different for a change.
DeleteIf I read it right you didn't take part on the attack. "As a Cook" you stayd in the back and took the scalps they deserved! :-D
ReplyDeleteGreat battle report and thanks for sharing!
Greetings
Peter
http://peterscave.blogspot.be/
Big chief lead from back, too many fire sticks to be in front!
Deletetres belle table
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