Welcome to our forums. The Bristol Big'Uns are a group of people who enjoy fantasy, science fiction and historical wargames. We tend to play mostly table-top wargames but you will sometimes see CCGs, CMGs, RPGs or board games. If this sounds like a hobby you currently enjoy then why not come along. The club is based at Iron Acton, between Bristol and Yate, in the recently refurbished Parish Hall and is held Sunday evenings from 6 pm until 10 pm. There are tables and chairs available plus various sized scenic mats and terrain for table-top wargames. Please bring with you any drinks or snacks that you require.
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So, What were you doing Sunday Evening?
I was meeting Andy’s French Grand Armée with my Anglo-Austrian coalition using Absolute Emperor, Osprey’s latest in their ‘blue book’ series.
The rules enabled us to field 5 Corps between us, not something you hear often from Napoleonic players, even in 6mm! We had some tussles with the rules, but it is early days for us. It did provide a thoroughly absorbing and interesting game.
Also on were the western shootout Dead Man’s Hand, 3rd edition Kings of War and Stargrave, another offering from Osprey.
Another entertaining club night.
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Re: So, What were you doing Sunday Evening?
Having skimmed the rulebook a little more I see that my light cavalry should not have received an extra D6 when charging. Apart from their lower cost I am not sure why I would pick them over line cavalry.
I think I should have made use of the evade rule to avoid my cavalry being charged so often.
Early days and it is good to learn a new set of rules.
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Re: So, What were you doing Sunday Evening?
John,
The game looked really good, and the impression i got was it was worth trying out. I have the rules but did expect to find a QRC at the back to aid reading [and playing the rules] but there wasn't. I couldn't find any support material on OSprey's website either. Is there a play sheet/QRC avaiable or is it make your own?
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Re: So, What were you doing Sunday Evening?
Nige, I think the support material can be found on the AE facebook page. I found creating my own QRS brought out most of the rules. I'm typing them up currently, along with completing more Austrian infantry.
I'm intending to share when done.
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Re: So, What were you doing Sunday Evening?
So Nige, do you have any suitable toys so we could get a game in?
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Thread StarterSome questions answered:
Q: Where is the club?
A: It is at Iron Acton Parish Hall. The postcode is BS37 9UH.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: Persons under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: This club sounds great, how much does it cost to join?
A: There is no membership fee. The club runs a play and pay system whereby you only pay subs if you have a game.
Q: Wow! How much are subs?
A: Subs are £4.00 per night.
Q: I'd like to play but don't have any stuff. Does the club provide this?
A: No. You must bring any models, cards, board games, books, dice etc that you need. The club provides tables, chairs, various sized scenic mats and terrain for table-top wargames plus a bunch of like-minded individuals.