Southern Front 2005 PEL - Unedited Entries! This is subject to major changes, so do not take this verbatim. Peter, the following were received from Leo Cronin to be run at SF: Title: The Governor General Rides Again Rules: Irish Rebellion - The Black and Tan War # Players: 10 - 12 Fig Scale: 25mm Period: Post WW I Table Size: 8x5 (or 6) Day/Time: Friday 7 PM Description: Ireland 1920. The Viceroy of Ireland is touring the area to get an idea of the scope of the IRA activities. Black and Tans and Auxiliaries escort him. The local IRA knows he is coming and is going to try to kill him. Title: It's a Long Way to Tipperary Rules: Irish Rebellion - The Black and Tan War # players: 12-14 Fig Scale: 25mm Period: Post WW I Table Size: 8x5 (or 6) Day/Time: Sat 9 AM Description: Ireland, 1920. An increase in rebel activity in County Tipperary requires the reinforcement of government forces there. A column of Royal Irish Constabulary, Black and Tans, and Auxiliaries is moving by road to the troubled area. The IRA is active along the route. Title: Deputy's Dilemma Rules: Irish Rebellion - The Black and Tan War # players: 12-15 Fig Scale: 25mm Period: Post WW I Table Size: 8x5 (or 6) Day/Time: Sat 7 PM Description: Ireland, 1920. A Deputy Inspector of the Royal Irish Constabulary is coming to the village of Kilbo for a visit. All sorts of people there to greet him, but the IRA included. He is a very likeable gentleman but, for various reasons, hated by some. All games by Leo Cronin. He states in his letter that the 'scheduling of the games is flexible'. He will be here all of Friday and Saturday.He didn't put a time duration down, but I've played in two of these and they generally run three hours or so. regards, Ed --------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Bob Eldridge (bob_eldridge@mindspring.com). Bloody Friday the 13th November 13, 1942: A US Navy Task Force, having escorted several transports to Guadalcanal, cruises the waters off Savo Island. Unbeknownst to them, a Japanese bombardment force is heading their way. The stage is set for one of the bloodiest naval battles of World War II. 8 24 Seekrieg 5 WWII Naval Sunday Morning Would like to start around 10-10:30 AM. If insufficient players show up I will substitute another, smaller scenario. --------------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Brad Williams (GM2c@ipass.net). Braves vs the Iron Horse Wild Indians pledge to stop the Iron Horse of the pale-face somewhere n Sage Brush Canyon. 2 4 Longknives and Bluecoats Wild West Sat. Afternoon Just 4- 31/2 x 6ft tables ---------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Neal Smith (NealSmith@nc.rr.com). Grande Armee - Austerlitz (?) The battle of Austerlitz Please add this bit of text to the description: The Sun of Austerlitz is shining... Will it favor Napoleon, as it did 200 years ago, or will the Allies have the advantage over their foe? Come re-fight this grand tactical battle of Austerlitz! No prior rules experience necessary. Thanks, Neal 4 8 Grande Armee Napoleonic FRIDAY**** Afternoon 6x12 table (?) ~4 Hour+ Game. ------ Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Ray Cassell (malbrook1709@yahoo.com). Game Title: A Trifling Affair Game Description: A set-piece battle in the War of the Spanish Succession. Large battalions (40 fig) of very small men (6mm) battle on the fields of Flanders. A combined Anglo-Dutch-Imperial army finally brings the French to battle. Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 8 Ruleset: TBD Genre: Horse & Musket Requested Day: Saturday Requested Time: any Requested Table Size: 8x4 min. Special Needs or Notes: none --------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Grant Forsythe (grantforsythe@nc.rr.com). To: murdock@nc.rr.com Game Title: Stalingrad, Oct. 7, 1942 Game Description: This is a man-to-man sized skirmish game. A small portion of the titanic struggle to take the city. 3 or 4 infantry squads per side trying to clear out a few city blocks. Terrain built by Mike Tyson! Rules are easy to learn and move fast. Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 6 Ruleset: Home--\"Rules on a Page\" Genre: WWII skirmish Requested Day: Saturday Requested Time: morning Requested Table Size: 4\' x 6\' Special Needs or Notes: --------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Grant Forsythe (grantforsythe@nc.rr.com). To: murdock@nc.rr.com Game Title: The Battle of Mill Springs (Ky) January 19, 1862 Game Description: One of the early battles of the Civil War, pitting mostly green troops against mostly green troops. CS Gen. George B. Crittenden failed to defeat George Thomas\'s yankees despite an early morning attack. Each player commands a brigade (3-4 regiments) attempting to push back the enemy through the woods and fields. Using Larry Brom\'s rules (modified)--they are fast and fun. Minimum Players: 6 Maximum Players: 8 Ruleset: Gleam of Bayonets (modified) Genre: American Civil War 25mm Requested Day: Friday Requested Time: night Requested Table Size: 6\' x 10\' Special Needs or Notes: --------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Brian Robinette (herzogbrian@earthlink.net) To: murdock@nc.rr.com Game Title: Tortuga Treasure Hunt Game Description: Their is a King\'s Ransom in loot hidden in the pirate town of Tortuga. Be the team that manages to steal the largest amount or just eleminate your competition and take it ALL!!! Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 10 Ruleset: Once Upon a Time in the West Indies Genre: Horse and Musket Requested Day: Friday Requested Time: Afternoon Requested Table Size: 5 x 8 Special Needs or Notes: ------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Brian Robinette (herzogbrian@earthlink.net) To: murdock@nc.rr.com Game Title: Mission on Dragana 4 Game Description: Several folks complained that I didn\'t run this last year, so its back. The Rebels need to knock out an Imperial listen post prior to their offensive through the Dragana system. Can Luke, Han, Chewbacca, and Pricess Leia disable the Imperial sensor network in time, or will Mara Jade and the 501st Imperial Legion win the day. Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 10 Ruleset: Once Upon a Time in the Western Spiral Arm Genre: Future Requested Day: Sunday Requested Time: Morning Requested Table Size: 5 x 8 Special Needs or Notes: ------------ Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Brian Robinette (herzogbrian@earthlink.net) To: murdock@nc.rr.com Game Title: Balkan Bash Game Description: I\'ve got a ton of new Turks painted and they\'re itching for a fight. This will be a multi-corps on corps battle in the Military Border between the Austrian and the Ottoman Empires. Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 8 Ruleset: Napoleon\'s Battle, 1st Ed. Genre: Napoleonics Requested Day: Saturday Requested Time: Morning Requested Table Size: 5 x 9 (8 will do) Special Needs or Notes: ------------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission GM: MIKE TYSON Game Title: Baraque De Fraiture bump in the road. Game Description: US 87 Cavalry squadron setup shop in Fraiture and decided it\'s pretty. They like it and don\'t want to leave. Well the 2/4th panzergrenaders want to move in. Unfortunately the local home owners assciation has bylaws against it. So all they can do is fight it out (in court?)to decide who stays. Minimum Players: 2 Maximum Players: 6 Ruleset: Squad Leader Genre: WW2 Infantry with armor Requested Day: saturday Requested Time: afternoon Requested Table Size: big Special Needs or Notes: ------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Scott A Monsour (scottmonsour@bellsouth.net) To: murdock@nc.rr.com First Manassas McDowell, commander of the Union Army, takes two divisions around the Confederate left flank across Sudley Springs ford. Colonel Nathan “Shanks” Evans, CSA, observes the dust and moves his brigade without orders to meet the emerging threat. He throws his brigade onto Matthew Hill to face 13,000 Federals. Can the hard drinking, hard fighting Rebel hold off the Union advance and save the Confederacy? 2 4 Rally Round the Flag \'2004\' ACW Saturday Night My WWI game will work on Saturday morning as well then I can do this in the evening. Thanks Scott ----------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Scott A Monsour (scottmonsour@bellsouth.net) To: murdock@nc.rr.com A Bloody Bloody Day 1916 outside the village of FeCamp the British prepare to assault the German line. If the Huns are pushed out of their trenches maybe it will be over by Christmas. 2 4 Take up the Sword of Justice WWI Saturday Afternoon ------------ Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Sam Lemonds (Sam2841@aol.com). To: murdock@nc.rr.com Aufmarsch ou Retraille? Following last year\'s costly battle, will the French retreat succeed in reaching the welcoming arms of L\'Empress Eugenie or will Moltke and \"t\'at Bis\" push the weary Prussians to victory in game 6 of this Southern Front FPW campaign. as always, returning generals are welcome. with France winning the past two and leading 3-2, share the comraderie and have fun determining this years victor.again, campaign ribbons will be issued. 6 12 A Good Year for Wine and War 15mm Franco Prussian War Saturday Morning...10 am the usual 6x12 table and a set up table if possible. sufficient chairs. ------------ Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Sam Lemonds (Sam2841@aol.com). To: murdock@nc.rr.com Aufmarsch ou Retraille? Following last year\'s costly battle, will the French retreat succeed in reaching the welcoming arms of L\'Empress Eugenie or will Moltke and \"t\'at Bis\" push the weary Prussians to victory in game 6 of this Southern Front FPW campaign. as always, returning generals are welcome. with France winning the past two and leading 3-2, share the comraderie and have fun determining this years victor.again, campaign ribbons will be issued. 6 12 A Good Year for Wine and War 15mm Franco Prussian War Saturday Morning...10 am the usual 6x12 table and a set up table if possible. sufficient chairs. ------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Bob Eldridge (bob_eldridge@mindspring.com). To: murdock@nc.rr.com Battle for the Bridgehead August 1944: The Russians have established a bridgehead across the Vistula River and the Germans mount a desperate counterattack to eliminate it. 2 8 Flames of War World War II - 15MM Saturday Afternoon Peter - this REPLACES the Crusader game. I have decided I cannot get properly prepared in time. --------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Bryan Barrineau (clemsonb@yahoo.com). To: murdock@nc.rr.com Game Title: Operation Ouragan: Cleaning the Saharawis out of the Western Sahara Game Description: It is 1958 and the French and Spanish are up to their old tricks again in the Western Sahara. They have decided to double team the freedom fighters hiding out in the Spanish town of Smara. Can the French Saharan Patrol and Spanish Legion mechanized columns reach the French Foreign Legion Paratroopers before the Saharawis get them? Minimum Players: 3 Maximum Players: 7 Ruleset: Panzertruppe Genre: 6mm modern Requested Day: Saturday Requested Time: Morning or Afternoon Requested Table Size: 6\' x 8\' Special Needs or Notes: --------------------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Ronald Oldham (oldhamkr@bellsouth.net). To: murdock@nc.rr.com Game Title: Fire and Fury Sunday Bash Game Description: This is a generic scenario designed to allow gamers to play either the whole game or just a turn or 2 while they make one last spin through the convention area on the last day. This has turned into an annual game so come down, roll some dice and have fun. Minimum Players: 2 Maximum Players: 8 Ruleset: Fire and Fury Genre: American Civil War Requested Day: Sunday Requested Time: morning Requested Table Size: 6X10 Special Needs or Notes: none ----------------------------------------------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From David Bonk (dbonk@nc.rr.com). To: murdock@nc.rr.com Game Title: Defense of Ste. Mere Eglise Game Description: On June 7, 1944 elements of Company D, 505th Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division was all that stood between the Germans and Ste. Mere Eglise. Early on June 7th the Americans were attacked by the 1058th Grenadier Regiment and 7th Strum Assault Battalion. Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 6 Ruleset: Platoon Commander Genre: World War II 25mm Skirmish Requested Day: Saturday Requested Time: Evening, Start at 6:00 pm Requested Table Size: 12x6 Special Needs or Notes: ------------------------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From scott (scottmiller2@charter.net). To: murdock@nc.rr.com Game Title: pegasuus bridge Game Description: D-day, the landings will begin in the morning,but right now you and a couple gliders full of british airborne have to take and hold Pegasus bridge to secure the british left. Reinforcements should be there in the morning, at least that is the plan, or will it be more germans? 28mm WW2, using Warhammer 40k rules Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 8 Ruleset: warhammer 40k for ww2 Genre: ww2 Requested Day: saturday Requested Time: afternoon Requested Table Size: 4x 8 Special Needs or Notes: ---------------------------------------------------- Game Title: Red Coats and Grey Jackets Game Description: A hypothetical War of 1812 battle. The British are invading the Gulf coast. The americans muster a mixed force to stop them. This game is in 25mm using Old Glory figures. Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 8 Ruleset: TBAC (modified) TBAC (modified) Genre: War of 1812 (Napoleonic) Requested Day: Friday Requested Time: 2:00PM Requested Table Size: 6x12 Special Needs or Notes: none ------------------------------------------------ Hey Peter, I was having trouble with the form on the TSS website, so I thought I would eMail you directly. Also this request supersedes any emails you have received from Scott Miller. We would like to have the same table for two consecutive Saturday gaming sessions, ideally those would be Sat. Morning and Sat. Afternoon. We are using much of the same materials and scenery. The first game, which Scott will GM, is a Pegasus Bridge scenario using 28mm miniatures. The rules system is Warhammer 40K for WWII. The second game, which I will GM, is a mini-tournament of Tank Duels also using the WH40K4WW2 system. Prizes will be awarded based on Kill Points. We would need a table that would accommodate a 6x10' gameboard, our scenery is in 2x6' sections. Please let me know when you receive this eMail. Thanks again, Chuck my Contact Info: Chuck Cothran Pres. Cape Fear Historical Gaming Society 1209 Amesbury Ct. Wilmington, NC 28411 (910)392-7049, work (800)350-3908 Scott Miller Vice-Pres. CFHGS 507 Birch Court Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (910)458-3699, cel (910)262-2184 --------------- Game Title: Flight From Tokar Game Description: November 1884. The Egyptian garrison of Tokar is attempting to withdraw on the eastern Sudanese port of Suakim. There are (ofcourse) many Madhists between the Egyptians and safety. Can a British relief force extracate their \"allies\", and themselves in this race against time..before Osman Digna and his Fuzzies appear in force. Minimum Players: 5 Maximum Players: 6 Ruleset: Modified Sword & Flame Genre: Colonial 19th Century Requested Day: When ever you want it Requested Time: when ever you need it (not SUnday) Requested Table Size: 6 X 14 Special Needs or Notes: Need a spare table to put stuff on.. Thou I can probably use some of table if I get a 6 X 14 ----- SF2005 Game Submission From James Mattes (vojvoda13@yahoo.com). Game Title: Galatians in the Mist Game Description: This is not your father\'s set piece ancients battle! There can be no peace until Galatia has been subdued. The Roman army is marching to attack the Galatians encamped near the stronghold of Cuballum, (Livy 38/18). What awaits the Romans? Come participate in this march through the Galatian countryside. Will the legions take the camp? Or will the Romans find a surprise awaiting them in route? Walk-ups welcome One page Quick Reference Sheet rules will be taught. Kids welcome as well. Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 12 Ruleset: Classical Hack Genre: Ancients Requested Day: Sunday Requested Time: 10AM or 11AM Requested Table Size: 6x10 or close to that. Special Needs or Notes: I would like to have a small table near the game for set up and collection of figures. Not required but could use if you can spare it. ------------------------ Peter. I have decided to run a linked set of games instead of the current game that I am scheduled to run. I would like to run one on Friday Afternoon, Friday night, and Saturday afternoon. I would of course love to have the 2 Friday games on the same table, but whatever works out best. I will not be running the Saharawis game, I just can't get it all together by then. Here are the listings for these 3 games. Bryan Game Title: The war for Croatian Independence: "Shot heard round the Baltic" Game Description: The Croats have decided to get while the getting is good and leave Yugoslavia and try nationhood on their own. The Croatian national guard units in the town of Sibenik have been mobilized to shoot the first shots for Croatian independence. The national guard units are tasked with conducting a hit and run attack on the Yugoslav units in and around Knin. Minimum Players: 2 Maximum Players: 6 Ruleset: Panzertruppe Genre: 6mm modern Requested Day: Friday Requested Time: afternoon Requested Table Size: 6' x 12' Game Title: The war for Croatian Independence: "On to the Coast" Game Description: The Yugoslavs have just been notified that the Croats have seceeded from the republic. The commanders of the army have told the local commander in Knin that he is to push to the coast near Sibenik in a punitive expedition in order to try and bring the Croats to their collective knees. Can you push through the civilians in uniform and reach the Dalamtian coast, or will you let the rag tag team that the Croats call an army keep you from Slavic unity? Minimum Players: 2 Maximum Players: 6 Ruleset: Panzertruppe Genre: 6mm modern Requested Day: Friday Requested Time: night Requested Table Size: 6' x 12' Game Title: The war for Croatian Independence: "The Bloody Nose" Game Description: The Croats are more tenacious that anyone would have given them credit for 2 weeks ago. The Yugoslavs have not made much progess over the border since they were held up outside of Slunj. The General has threatened you with a bullet between the eyes if you do not get the 9th mechanized corp moving toward the coast. Despite this, he has added 2 tank companies to your forces. The Croats seem to be getting their act together and you have no idea what you will find as you crest the next hill and push toward Sibenik. Minimum Players: 2 Maximum Players: 6 Ruleset: Panzertruppe Genre: 6mm modern Requested Day: Saturday Requested Time: Afternoon Requested Table Size: 6' x 12' ------------------------------------------- --------------- >Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Keith Miles (dminser@nc.rr.com). >To: murdock@nc.rr.com >Original-recipient: rfc822;murdock@nc.rr.com > >Game Title: > >Battles for Italy; 1943 > >Game Description: > >The beginning of the end. The Allies have landed in Italy and are marching >on Rome. While Italy has surrendered, their ex-allies are not letting them >go peacefully. The Germans are launching a counter-attack. The Americans >have received intelligence reports and are preparing to \"Hold the Line\". > >Minimum Players: > >1 > >Maximum Players: > >6 > >Ruleset: > >Flames of War > >Genre: > >WWII - 15mm > >Requested Day: > >Friday > >Requested Time: > >afternoon (1pm) > --------------------------- >Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Pat Walther (dminser@nc.rr.com). >To: murdock@nc.rr.com >Original-recipient: rfc822;murdock@nc.rr.com > >Game Title: > >Battles for Italy; 1943 > >Game Description: > >The beginning of the end. The Allies have landed in Italy and are marching >on Rome. While Italy has surrendered, their ex-allies are not letting them >go peacefully. > > > >Scenario will be influenced by afternoon action. > >Minimum Players: > >1 > >Maximum Players: > >6 > >Ruleset: > >Flames of War > >Genre: > >WWII - 15mm > >Requested Day: > >Friday > >Requested Time: > >evening (7 pm) > >Requested Table Size: > >6\' x 5\' > >Special Needs or Notes: ------------------------------------ >Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Dave Minser (dminser@nc.rr.com). >To: murdock@nc.rr.com >Original-recipient: rfc822;murdock@nc.rr.com > >Game Title: > >Battles for Italy; 1943 > >Game Description: > >The beginning of the end. The Allies have landed in Italy and are marching >on Rome. While Italy has surrendered, their ex-allies are not letting them >go peacefully. > > > >Scenario will be influenced by Friday actions. > >Minimum Players: > >1 > >Maximum Players: > >6 > >Ruleset: > >Flames of War > >Genre: > >WWII - 15mm > >Requested Day: > >Saturday > >Requested Time: > >evening (7 pm) > >Requested Table Size: > >6\' x 5\' > >Special Needs or Notes: ------------------------------ >Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Pat Walther (dminser@nc.rr.com). >To: murdock@nc.rr.com >Original-recipient: rfc822;murdock@nc.rr.com > >Game Title: > >Battles for Italy; 1943 > >Game Description: > >The beginning of the end. The Allies have landed in Italy and are marching >on Rome. While Italy has surrendered, their ex-allies are not letting them >go peacefully. > > > >Scenario will be influenced by the weekend actions. > >Minimum Players: > >1 > >Maximum Players: > >6 > >Ruleset: > >Flames of War > >Genre: > >WWII - 15mm > >Requested Day: > >Sunday > >Requested Time: > >morning (10am) > >Requested Table Size: > >6\' x 5\' > >Special Needs or Notes: --------------------------------------------------- Subject: SF2005 Game Submission From Bill Koff (bkoff@charter.net). >To: murdock@nc.rr.com >Original-recipient: rfc822;murdock@nc.rr.com > >Game Title: > >Full Throttle > >Game Description: > >Auto racing in the first years of the 20th century, when races were held >on public roads across country. Safety measures of any kind were yet to >be considered, and for many spectators it was their first glimpse of an >automobile. Yet each year the cars got faster and faster, with increasing >danger to participants and spectators alike. Each player controls one >car, its driver and its riding mechanic. > >Minimum Players: > >2 > >Maximum Players: > >5 > >Ruleset: > >Full Throttle > >Genre: > >Racing > >Requested Day: > >Saturday > >Requested Time: > >Afternoon > >Requested Table Size: > >6 x 8 > >Special Needs or Notes: > >I\'ll be selling some flea market items so if possible I\'d like to have >the game adjacent to my stuff for sale. Thanks! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter, received the following in the mail Friday: From Phil Hartzog: Title: Demo of Reaper's new Warlord game Players: 4 - 10 Rules: Reaper's Warlord Scale: 25/28 mm Period: Fantasy Day/Time: Fri or Sat evening Table Size: 4x4 Description: Demo of Reaper's new Warlord game with a mission- oriented scenario. He indicated he'd send more info via e-mail. If he sends to me, I'll forward ASAP. From Brad Williams: Title: Braves vs. the Iron Horse Players: 4 Rules: Long Knives and Blue Coats Scale: 15mm Period: Wild West Day/Time: Sat 2 ? Table: 6x12 Description: Wild Indians pledge to stop the Iron Horse of the palefaces somewhere in Sage Brush Canyon. Game Title: Battle of Badon (as it might have been in History) Game Description: Famous clash between an allied host of Saxons and Picts vs Romanized and Non-Romanized Britons. Aelle, Cerdic, Aurelius and Cadwallon lead various forces to defend or conquer Britannia. Armies are based loosely on the Novels by Bernard Cornwell. Minimum Players: 4 Maximum Players: 6 Ruleset: Ancients D6 (Home Grown) Genre: Dark Age Requested Day: Saturday Requested Time: Afternoon Requested Table Size: 4X6 or 8 Special Needs or Notes: Delete Reply Forward Spam Move... Previous | Next | Back to Messages GameMaster's Name: Jimmy Cox Game Title: Begun the Clone War has. Game Description: Wizard of the Coast Star Wars Miniatures Game rules modified for 3-D terrain. A large scale battle between the forces of the Old Republic and the Separatists. Minimum Players: 2 Maximum Players: 6 Ruleset: WOTC STAR WARS MINIATURES Genre: Sci-Fi Miniatures Scale: 30mm Requested Day: Saturday Requested Time: Morning Requested Table Size: 6x12 Special Needs or Notes: None