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Big Al
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12 Feb 2012 : 18:23:51
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Unfortunately, I was unable to attend Hammerhead this year. I missed Eric at Vapnartak, which I went to despite the weather. So, if anyone went, how about a brief show report? And if you managed to participate in the Witchfinder game, how did it go? |
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maj
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Feb 2012 : 18:39:26
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| Show was a bit quieter than the last one I was at. I had a go at WG very enjoyable. Thanks to Eric. I get the feeling a few more players will start up with the rues as the mechnism is fast fun and has a lot of possibiities. It worked well on a ca. 4 by 4 table. I will wait before doing the ECW stuff as I have a victorian ghouls etc.. set up on the cards at the moment. That said I have looked at some of the figures for the links on the WG site and may be purchasing soon. |
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Morsleib
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Feb 2012 : 19:10:30
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I would like to add my thanks for a most enjoyable demo game. The 4' x 4' table was absolutely full of super terrain (village) and all sorts of models. We had a great little game in no more than 1/4 of the table. Sadly the creatures of the night had their wicked way with the stalwart citizens. One eaten, two captives rescued and the witches' grimoir recovered.
Hopefully with another thorough read of the rulebook I will be able to host my own game in a couple of weeks.
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Big Al
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Feb 2012 : 21:35:08
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| Blast! Sounds like an excellent day out, even if it was quieter than usual. Wish I could have gone. Never mind, I will catch up with everyone at the next show. For me that will be Salute. Anyone else going to that? |
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sarge
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 08:20:07
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Hi all fellow witchfinder fans. Me and the missus had a great day at Hammerhead. Nice to meet you Eric 
As always plenty to buy...and I did (no food shopping again for the next week!).
Loved the Witchfinder table, great demo with out the need for an oversized table, looked like it was working well on the 4' x 4'.... I always said size isn't everything. Also saw a few people thumbing through the rules on the Warlord stand.
Hope the show has recruited plenty more players and helped show how much fun the game can be.
Cheers |
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sarge
United Kingdom
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drusty
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Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 16:35:01
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| Nice photo. But only the one? |
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sarge
United Kingdom
115 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 16:37:59
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Originally posted by drusty
Nice photo. But only the one?
I know Eric was taking some so sure they will follow...I did take more but maxed out my phone/camera memory and thought better of deleting the family photos on there to make room...my missus doesn't mind playing games but I could find myself in hot water  |
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Morsleib
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 17:10:14
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I forgot to mention that Eric was suitably attired as a witch hunter. Takes guts to go fancy dress although maybe he goes to the pub like that too 
@Sarge I noticed a couple sat at the table (or at least I noticed a young lady), I presume that was you? I was one of the group of three hogging the table earlier.
For Eric's interest one of my trio purchased a copy of the rules from Warlord and the other (my son) shares my copy.
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Big Al
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 20:01:27
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| That table looks cracking! Oh why did I start this thread. It's torture, seeing as I couldn't go! Can't wait to see more pics. |
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Black Sheep
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 21:45:03
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Hello everyone and welcome to the forum Maj. It was really nice to meet you all yesterday and thank you for taking the time to say hello and try a game of Witchfinder.
I only had chance to have a very quick look round the show Al but I was really impressed with the variety of the different participation games and there was plenty of great trade stands to choose from. I acquired a few more Witches from Rapier Miniatures. I think the COGS team organised an excellent show. I arrived in Newark on Saturday night Terry and could not resist investigating a tavern called ‘The Prince Rupert’ – but I thought it best (on that occasion – my local may be a different matter?) to wear attire more in keeping with current fashion. I did find good ale and fortunately no sign of any canines with unusual powers .
Later this week I am going to update the Witchfinder site and I will add the ‘encounter cards’ that we used yesterday and a few more photos to accompany Sarge’s nice shot.
It was a really unexpected  (but very pleasant) surprise to be informed at the end of the show that ‘Witchfinder’ had been awarded the Hammerhead 2012 ‘Best Presented Game’ trophy. Thanks for your interest and support with the game, it is appreciated.
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Big Al
United Kingdom
117 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 22:03:58
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Well done on winning the award. Well deserved from what I could see in the photo and from what I know of the game Witchfinder General. It is a game with an interesting theme.
Looking forward to the cards and photos. All good stuff! |
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Black Sheep
United Kingdom
263 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 22:10:09
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| Cheers Al. |
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Undave
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 22:19:41
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Originally posted by drusty
Nice photo. But only the one?
You only need one photo when it's got me in it! (I'm the one with the hair.)
It was a well presented game and having got the rulebook whilst I was there it was nice to sit down with it afterwards and think to myself "Hey I was just playing with those miniatures." I'll try and get some of my own stuff sorted and post it in the gallery as I picked up a fair bit just for use with Witchfinder.
Sarge, I may end up coming down to Rushden at some point as I'm based just outside Northampton. On the other hand I'm sure you'd be welcome at Northampton Warlords if you fancy coming over for a game. Hopefully we can tempt the others into playing it as well.
"We can categorically state that we have not released man-eating badgers into the area" - UK military spokesman Major Mike Shearer |
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sarge
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 08:53:30
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Well done on the award...well deserved and a feather in your cap...or should I say witchfinders hat
@ Undave...would be good to get a game in, I've never been over to the Northampton club, let me know what dates may be good for you and I'll check out the diary and see if we can get something organised.
I haven't done so yet but was thinking of having a word with Carl at Wargames Workshop and seeing if one Sunday when he hasn't go any events running if he wanted a game of witchfinder demo'ed in his shop? Didn't know if he'd be interested, but he does sell Warlord figures and suitable other stuff.
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Undave
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 13:51:22
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Carl also had some very nice biscuit foam buildings from Ziterdes in a few months ago. Apparently they've just changed supplier so there may be a restock in the offing soon.
Warlords is on every alternate Sunday with a meeting on the 19th. All the details are on the website: http://www.northamptonwarlords.co.uk/when--where.html
If you get anything set up or fancy popping over for a game of WFG or anything else give us a shout.
"We can categorically state that we have not released man-eating badgers into the area" - UK military spokesman Major Mike Shearer |
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How was things at Hammerhead?
