We're here! The last post of 2017! Post number 113 for 2017. I really hope you all enjoy the new part of the Great Big Modern Wargaming Rules Comparison. They are a bit of bastard to write but hearing people talk about the end result makes it all worthwhile. To make things easier, I've actually … Continue reading Going on Break
Month: December 2017
The Great Big Modern Wargaming Rules Comparison 2: Electric Boogaloo
Before we start a disclaimer: I have done some writing for Skirmish Sangin (including the latest book) and I am listed in the Spectre Operations book as a play tester. Last year I wrote the Great Big Modern Wargaming Rules Comparison as a way to share some of the information about the hobby which I … Continue reading The Great Big Modern Wargaming Rules Comparison 2: Electric Boogaloo
Impressions: Spectre’s SAS Counter Terrorism Response
The final part of Spectre's November releases was the SAS Counter Terrorism Response team. These guys may be familiar to those of us in the UK who watched the news earlier this year and noticed the guys in tactical gear alongside the police. All the operators are wearing civilian clothing (with no kneepads and only … Continue reading Impressions: Spectre’s SAS Counter Terrorism Response
Wargaming Week 18/12/2017
Let’s start, covering the 11th through to the 17th of December. BLOG STUFF This week's post was on last month's SAS releases from Spectre! I may have not managed to finish off all the releases (thanks to an unplanned team night out for christmas that left me incapable of painting multicam for an evening) but the … Continue reading Wargaming Week 18/12/2017
Impressions: Spectre’s November Releases
In my article on unreleased models written back in October, a big chunk was taken up with three previews spelling out "WHO DARES WINS". Well November saw those figures arrive, bringing the latest version of members of the UK's Special Forces Community to the tabletop. The big thing about this release is that all the … Continue reading Impressions: Spectre’s November Releases
Wargaming Week 11/12/2017
Let’s start, covering the 4th through to the 10th of December. BLOG STUFF Last week's post was Thursday night's game of Spectre Operations. It was a really fun time, definitely on the larger side of the things I would usually run. Someone asked if I play to take the game to shows - the current plan … Continue reading Wargaming Week 11/12/2017
Battle Report – A Brush With The Law – Spectre Operations
This week's battle report sees us return to the ongoing campaign in Bazistan. Following the kidnapping of the Geordiestan Ambassador from the Petramco/NZDF force back in September, it's time to go to the next stage of the operation. The Geordiestan Ambassador has been missing for two weeks. After being kidnapped en route from the airport … Continue reading Battle Report – A Brush With The Law – Spectre Operations
Wargaming Week 04/12/2017
Let’s start, covering the 27th of November through to the 3rd of December. BLOG STUFF This week's post was the first stage of, Building a Force a new series for Spectre Operations designed to show off some hints and tips for building your own force. Also the survey is still running! For everyone who hasn't filled … Continue reading Wargaming Week 04/12/2017
Spectre Operations: Building a Force – Task Orientated Teams
Despite this being a hobby blog, I do keep an eye on what seems to be doing well for me in terms of stats. My Starting Lists for Spectre Operations have done really well but I now want to expand it and provide something a little more useful than just "here am list". Simple lists … Continue reading Spectre Operations: Building a Force – Task Orientated Teams