Well I am back at home (I suspect I might be the closest resident gamer to the show?) now feeling pretty tired but happy. It feels like I have been preparing for quite a while and not been able to focus on anything else but luckily it all came together on the day. A couple of shots of the table and it set up in situ.
I think during the day I played 8 or 9 games, all I think well received and giving people a good feel for Dragon Rampant. Happy to have played a couple of games with youngsters as there is something at shows about encouraging the next generation of gamers. I didn't get an exact tally but the hobbits were well ahead (the game is biased this way deliberately) all the hero's except Aragorn died at some point. A couple of people managed to rescue all four Hobbits some only managed two. If you were at the show and played I hope you enjoyed it. I will certainly consider putting the game on again at another show ?
Of course I wasn't on my own but I didn't get a lot of time to look around. I picked up a couple of bits, well why wouldn't you, which I will blog up later here are the only other games I remembered to take a shot of.
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The show seemed well received as a first event. Hopefully we'll be back next year....but what to do ?
Glad you had a good day, 9 games is a lot of gaming in a day. Board looks brilliant
ReplyDeleteBit tired now but very happy with the overall effect....and I bought some stuff π
DeleteIt was a good game, and Was pleased to get my four hobbits to safety. Nice to have met you too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian good to meet you glad you enjoyed the gameπ
DeleteWell done for putting on such a good game - just the right balance for a show.
ReplyDeleteIf you fancy bringing the game to next year's Carronade show in Falkirk I am sure you would be very welcome.
Thanks David glad you enjoyed it...very happy with the outcome. Yep depending on dates would be happy to bring to other shows. are you involved in organising Carronade ?
DeleteReally enjoyed the game, terrain, figures and your enthusiasm for the hobby most of all. So good to see you engaging with the attending public which doesn't always happen from some games. The game was as enjoyable for me at 47 as it was for my son at 7. Well done. Would love to game in the dungeon some time. John
DeleteThanks John you are very kind....glad your son enjoyed it just hope he doesn't start collecting napoleonics ! Where are you based, I missed the badge on your shirt were you Templar ?
DeleteCarisle. I was there with a friend, his little one and my son Just coming back to figure gaming and have large collection of 15mm Italian Wars. Looking to convert out buolding to wargames room as a project.
DeleteOk not so far away then, I am busy for the next few weeks as I am off on holiday in July. But after that happy to get you down to Penrith for a game? of some sort.
DeleteSounds great. Have been gsming for over 30 years although last 20 mainly rolepkaying every week.
DeleteI really like your terrain boards Matt, great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks I certainly had lots of people ask about them so the price of hang baskets will be going up !
DeleteDream of all wargamers! great work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal thankfully it went pretty well
DeleteSo pleased it went well Matt, a testament to all the hard work you put into it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael I had some great feedback and actually enjoyed playing the game......I will certainly be planning more at shows in the futureπ
DeleteExcellent, the first table is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil very happy, the day went well and people enjoyed it.
DeleteGlad it went so well...though I expected nothing less with such a magnificent board, a superb set of rules and your good self to oversee everything!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gordon......I am now thinking what and where next
Delete8-9 Games good going Matt, that is quite a day.
ReplyDeleteGlad it went well.
Cheers
Stu
Thanks Stuart each game was designed to last 30-40 minutes and it worked out pretty well.
DeleteMatt - I am one of the Carronade organisers - drop me an email at djkmbro@yahoo.co.uk and I will forward it on to our games co-ordinator. We are always after more good participation games
ReplyDeleteWill do thanks.
DeleteExcellent to read that the game went well, and from the pictures and amount of comments on the post that the show was a success for a first event. Great work all round.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy I have had very positive feedback so I am encouraged to do more π
DeleteHi Matt,
ReplyDeleteThe game looked fantastic (as ever!)
It was great to have you at the show, and we look forward to having you again next year.
Just wish I could have had more time to soak up the games this year as I had lots to do at this event. Hoping from this years experience I'll have less to do next year!!
All the best
Chris
Thanks Chris ...really enjoyed the day. Great to see so many gamers of all types so close to home. I think for a first time you should be really proud of the event it went really well....l am sure you have learnt loads but it was great hopefully we can go again next year I am up for it.π Definitely up for a game sometime but when I get back from holiday in July. I'll get in touch and we could sort out an late afternoon/early evening after work ?
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