Friday 23rd October saw us play our first Border Reiver skirmish game played at Mike N's place. Figures were from John's collection and the rules were an adaptation of the 'One Hour Skirmish Wargames' set by John Lambshead.
The scenario was as below, supplied by John, as the first in a series of linked games.
The game was fast paced and enjoyable, with Mike N & Nigel forming th e'Nixon' side and Mike W & Dave forming the 'Armstrong' side.
After both side having difficulties controlling their broken men but once they were brought into control, the Nixon's archers were able to pour fire down on the Armstrongs as they herded their booty towards the table edge.
Gradually the fire told and the Armstongs were whittled down, Sandie Armstrong charged an exposed group of Nixon men, killing two in combat before he too fell to the arrows and the Armstrong side's morale broke.
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Armstrong rider with horse, mule and booty
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Two Armstrong riders with flock of sheep
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An Armstrong leader in the ruined castle
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Another view of Horse & Mule
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Nixon men cross the river to engage with the Armstrongs
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Nixon men approaching the Armstrong positions
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Too late for the game, here are a group of eight war hounds that will be available for future games, especially involving the 'Hot Trod'. Figures from Wargames Atlantic Irish Warriors.
