Miniature Wargames with Battlegames

The bookseller Barnes and Noble started carrying Miniature Wargames with Battlegames about 2 years ago in the United States.

I'm trying to like the magazine.  I'm really, really trying.

The highlight is the monthly column by Neil Shuck of Meeples and Minatures fame. His knowledge of the hobby and industry, plus his insights as a game are always interesting, informative and entertaining.  I wish the same could be said of the rest of the magazine.

I acknowledge that the primary audience of the magazine is the UK game market. It's probably me, but generally most of the articles I do not find interesting or informative as it appears most of the articles are geared toward UK gaming clubs;  most of the scenarios and rules presented require a gazillion miniatures to play.  In addition there is, for my taste, too much coverage of UK gaming conventions. There is also alot of repetition of content.  One recnet example is the release of the miniature's board game The Great War from PSC games:

1. In the July 2015 issue Neil Shuck provides an impromptu review in his column.

 2. The August 2015 issue another review by Neil Shuck but with more depth.

3. The September 2015 issue has an interview with Wil Townshend of PSC games about The Great War and in their Recce section of the same issue is another review of the game.

Score: 3 reviews of The Great War and one interview about the game in 3 issues.  I felt like I was reading the same magazine over and over again.

The price in the United States is also driving me off; $12.49 plus local sales tax whereas Wargames Soldiers & Strategy, which has the same page count is only $7.99 plus local sales tax.

What? I have to work?

On September 28 by boss called me and asked, "Can you be in Minnesota tomorrow?"
"Yes ma'am."

The bottom line:  My painting and gaming activities for the rest of the year will almost be nil; thought we are planning some games of In Her Majesty's Name over the Thanksgiving holidays!

Whose Name?

Soviet World War II Preview

Just a quick preview of Honorable Son #3's World War II Soviet Army.

More Characters for In Her Majesty's Name

Yes I have caught the Victorian Science Fiction bug thanks to In Her Majesty's Name.  I am having a great time reliving childhood (and grown-up!) memories of great books and adventures.  So here are some more characters  . . .

Mad Jack Rabbit is a horrible, mutated laboratory experiment gone bad.  Created by Dr. Moreau, Mad Jack Rabbit combines the intelligence of a human, the inhuman strength of a monster with the quick wit of Bugs Bunny.  His talents include Erudite Wit, Berserker, Fearless, Terrifying and Tough.

Mad Jack Rabbit emerges from the woods upon an unsuspecting village.

The Missionary.  I haven't come up with a name for this character yet, but as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, I have been amazed how God has used ordinary people to do extraordinary things to spread the Word of the Gospel.  Possible talents include Leadership, Fearless, Inspirational and Medic.

The Missionary reads the Word to all who want to hear.

The Brawler. What would be an adventure without some stalwart heroes or a tough guy rolling up his sleeves to do business the old fashion way?   Talents could be Beserker, Fanatic, Fearless, Martial Artist, Strongman and Tough.

Uh oh . . . he is rolling up his sleeves.

The British Officer.  How can you have the Victorian Age without a British Officer?  Talents can be Leadership, Fearless (For the Queen!), Duelist, Inspirational, Intuitive and Marksman.

Keeping a stiff upper lip.

The Disintegration Machine

Special Agent Tom Sawyer requests Mr. Sherlock Holmes accompany him to inspect the discovery of Dr. Theodore Nemor, who claims to have invented a machine capable of disintegrating objects. Skeptical of the invention, Holmes accepts Sawyer's proposal and accompanies him to the house of Nemor.

 Nemor's country estate is guarded.

Upon arrival, it is discovered that the Napoleon of Crime, Professor James Moriarty is secretly meeting with Nemor about his invention. Nemor boasts to Moriarty that in the hands of the Russians, who are currently the highest bidder for the rights to the invention, London and its millions of inhabitants could be destroyed.

 Make sure we are not disturbed!

The grounds keeper making his rounds.

Nemor's loyal Baluchi guardsmen protect the laboratory while Nemor and the Professor discuss the infernal invention known as the Disintegration Machine!

Unknown to both parties, T. Roosevelt is also investigating the rumors with Lady Rachel.

 Great Scott Holmes!  What is is!

 Careful . . . there are guards.

 Agent Sawyer . . . go with Teddy to the front and cover the entrance.

Too late!  It looks like they are going to test the machine!

To be continued . . .