Re: Gaming New Years Resolutions

nramsay Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:46 pm

Thanks man, im pretty psyched to be here and to play some flames of war

Joyous_Oblivion Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:26 am

nramsay wrote:Thanks man, im pretty psyched to be here and to play some flames of war

Great to have another in the fold!

**CA$H** Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:26 am

nramsay wrote:Thanks man, im pretty psyched to be here and to play some flames of war

Feel free to start a thread if you have any questions! Welcome to the group. Are you new to Ottawa also, or just FoW?

nramsay Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:46 am

Just new to FoW, lived in Ottawa most of my life (except for a coule years in London, Ontario, and one unfortunate year in North Bay Razz

for teachers college).

**CA$H** Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:56 am

Well, we try to play weekly mainly at people's homes in the west end (Kanata, Barhaven) - but FdB in Gatineau is doing some FoW on Wednesdays now I believe...and Matt Varnish is close to there......not sure which is ideal for you, depending what part of the city you are in.

Diragi Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:57 am

nramsay wrote:Hey Guys,

New to the form and new to miniatures, My new years resolution is to get a Canadian army going in FoW

Perfect timing! -- looks like there's some dedicated Cdn lists/briefings coming out in Jan/Feb (new Market Garden books) that may be worth a look. (There are already Cdn lists around but these will be more historical)

Canadians are all new, they get:
-Armoured Squadron (Shermans + Fireflies)
-Armoured Recce Squadron (presumably South Alberta Regiment, so Shermans sans Fireflies, with integrated infantry components)
-Motor Company
-Armoured Car Squadron (presumably Staghounds)
-Rifle Company
-Recce Squadron (not sure how much it differs from Armoured Car Squadron, probably has Universal Carriers and some lighter armoured cars)

Matt Varnish Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:01 am

Oh man maybe I should start some Canadians... oh wait, that pesky resolution!! THats why I made it, to stop my impulse buying Smile

Diragi Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:02 am

There's also a pretty big FoW Ottawa community here [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] but tbh the most active posters are "us" Wink

Diragi Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:08 am

Matt Varnish wrote:Oh man maybe I should start some Canadians... oh wait, that pesky resolution!! THats why I made it, to stop my impulse buying

Just repaint some of those brits? Twisted Evil

nramsay Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:23 pm

this seems like a great group, i watched some of those after action reports, looks like a fun time. competitive but not crazy serious.

**CA$H** Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:28 pm

nramsay wrote:this seems like a great group, i watched some of those after action reports, looks like a fun time. competitive but not crazy serious.

Oh, we have a good time, loads of ribbing and name calling, but all in good fun. It helps to play in locations where drinks are readily accessible, and people are free to talk/watch what they like.

PS- I am renown for finding and putting on some of the WORST movies known to man.......lol

Matt Varnish Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:06 am

Yeah I used to have more AAR's but my youtube acct got ganked. Once I get secure storage solution (for Christmas) I will put back up the ones I had kicking around in my recycle bin on my desktop, and put them up on my channel.

Also, for the Market Garden stuff, there is a list of new models.. the Archer? I think its a Cromwell with a 17pdr>? Rob gets his official CT15A Cdn Trucks, the Ram Kangaroo, and there is the Land Mattress rocket launcher, like they have at the war museum. Good thing I have no interest in doing cdns <barely holding back>

Diragi Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:22 am

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The Self Propelled 17pdr, Valentine, Mk I, Archer was a British self propelled anti-tank gun of the Second World War based on the Valentine infantry tank chassis fitted with a Ordnance QF 17 pounder gun.

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looks like a kraut Very Happy

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Product Code Product Name
BBX26 Water Buffalo
BR157 Archer
BR203 RAM Kangaroo
BR218 C15TA Armoured Truck
BR312 Sawn Off Daimler
BR530 20mm Polsten AA Gun
BR590 Land Mattress Rocket Launcher
BR946 Late War British Decal Pack
BSO183 PIAT Battery Carrier (Upgrade Pack)
BRAB07 Hell’s Highway: Guards Armoured Recce Company

German Releases
GE136 Brummbär (Late)
GE595 30cm NW42 Rocket Launcher
GE897 Warriors of Market Garden

American Releases
UBX12 Priest Battery
US888 US Para Commanders

Objective Releases
TO015 82nd Airborne Objective Set - Direct Only
TO016 British Para’s Objective Set - Direct Only
TO017 British Guard’s Objective Set - Direct Only
TO018 Irish Guard’sObjective Set - Direct Only
TO019 Welsh Guard’s Objective Set - Direct Only

Matt Varnish Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:49 am

Wow, that looks neat. Note that the gun is mounted facing the back for when it drives.... you can see the engine under the barrel.

Diragi Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:07 am

Matt Varnish wrote:Wow, that looks neat. Note that the gun is mounted facing the back for when it drives.... you can see the engine under the barrel.

Beats having the crew compartment over the engine -- would get pretty hot!

nramsay Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:42 am

CA$H wrote:Well, we try to play weekly mainly at people's homes in the west end (Kanata, Barhaven) - but FdB in Gatineau is doing some FoW on Wednesdays now I believe...and Matt Varnish is close to there......not sure which is ideal for you, depending what part of the city you are in.

I live in downtown ottawa, by Elgin street. Any of you close to downtown? I am originally from Barrhaven, so not that big of a deal if the games are there as I have a car and drive to barrhaven on a fairly regular basis.

Matt Varnish Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:53 am

I live downtown as well, and there are a few others. Best bet would be to schedule a night out at FdB over in Gat. Wednesday nights after 7pm (they keep it open late enough to get a game in, and have terrain downstairs, though its jam packed with Malifaux and those Infinity losers Smile

so best to get there around 630pm. I cant until the new year though

gahris Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:01 pm

My resolution will be to come down to Ottawa atleast once and get some games in!

Also, have a few forces to paint:

German Armored Grenadiers Company MW/LW
German Afrika Corp EW/MW
Eastern Front Panzer company MW
Russian Forward Detachment LW
British Armored Company LW
101st Airborne MW/LW

I ended up buying 2 Open Fire sets, with a third American side on the way so I am working on those

Gamesummit might be difficult to make, but I should be in town April/May and around September!

Matt Varnish Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:22 am

Well if you are around in April Gahris, may I suggest Petawawa tournament? Its in April sometime I am pretty sure.

Also: looks like I can;t go to Florida this year so I guess I better dust off ye olde FREEEEEE FRENCH for Gamesummit buhahaha. Zut Alors! Fils de Pute! I have some 105's and some priests to paint if I am to take a Rifle Company of them.

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