barca Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 It is official. We have tables reserved at GG Firestorm Overlord kicks off with D-Day! ...a "Flames of War" tabletop miniatures battle This is a special event to celebrate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day, the beach assault in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. Join us on Saturday, the 6th of June at Guardian Games, as we re-fight the D-Day invasion of Normandy, using Flames of War rules and 15mm miniatures. All are welcome to play - veteran gamers and newcomers, alike. We have the figures and the tables. Just bring your enthusiasm, and together we will have a smashing good time. Location: Guardian Games 345 SE Taylor St Portland, OR 97214 (503) 238-4000 website: www.ggportland.com This event is on the GG calendar: http://www.ggportland.com/calendar/ Start Time: 11 AM. The D-Day battle: This will be like the opening scenes in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" We will be re-enacting (in miniature) the Normandy beach landing, as the Americans and British storm the beach, and the Germans put up a determined defense. Flames of War Campaign "Firestorm: Overlord" Our game on June 6 will also be the first battle in a series of engagements in the Campaign "Firestorm: Overlord". In this campaign, American, British and Canadian tanks and infantry will battle through Normandy, while the Germans defend and counterattack. For more information, visit the Flames of War online articles and read the campaign materials at Firestorm: Overlord www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=4495 Firestorm: Overlord Event Report www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=4184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 i have both beach boards coming for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taran.shannara Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 This is what the two beach boards look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingolfen Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Sweet!!!! I'll try and make this one - I can bring some 21. PD funnies.... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I sent an e-mail to the events team at Battlefront.Hopefully, the event info will show up on this page:Upcoming Flames Of War Events in North Americahttp://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Sorry, guys. Looks like that page is stale... Upcoming Flames Of War Events in North Americahttp://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=1984Last Updated 20 February 2015 ...and no one uodated it after my e-mails. I will go into the BF forums and try to generate some interest there. Also sending some direct emails to recently listed FoW gamers in the Pac NW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 More FoW D-Day resources Expanded D-Day Bunkershttp://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=109&art_id=602&kb_cat_id=23http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Rules/D-Day-Fortifications.pdfFoW Firestorm Overlord, these are the forces:You really should get the books, but until then...Atlantik Wall Forces PDFhttp://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/AtlantikWallForces.pdfOverlord Forceshttp://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/OverlordForces.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Trying to generate some interest: both spectators and participants. Sent out e-mail invitations to the contacts that I could find. Posted more messages on some of the still "active" Yahoo Groups. * * * REQUEST * * * ? Anyone want to promote this event on Facebook or Twitter? I don't have accounts there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 More attempts at promo: Anyone know how to conact these guys, and inform them of the event...invite them to join in? <yeah, not as sexy as a tourny, but still fun..> AeroflotteAtulesBrother GlaciusdalerollergeneralripphookxipetotecApophis93BoloCenturiusSouldier3barcaSkeeSlothLordGrumpus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xipetotec Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 While I still read this forum I don't really play FOW anymore, I just let the models take up too much space on my shelves (anyone want to buy some models?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 1. Saturday's game would be a great oppportunity to sell your models. Noob's might be especially interested in picking up a complete army, or a starter set. Some old hands might add an army, or fill out their missing models. 2. If that does not fit your schedule, then either a. Drop by GG Thurdays nights to show what you've got. Our FoW gourp meets casually there between 6 and 8:30 PM. or b. List what you'v got on this forum, and asking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 REMINDER: plan ahead, check your route, schedule your travel time around the Rose Festival events. See http://www.rosefestival.org/event-calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Countdown to D-Day Even if you are not going to play, show up to have a look, and tell your buddies to stop by. It's just a short hop from the Rose Festival activies, so make a small detour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I would love to play and even have Germans for it, but am in Bellingham and can't make it down this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 I will have a US boat company available to lend for the game tomorrow. Chime in on the company you want to bring or ya can play with a spare army we have. Axis Ryan German CIC Steve m-? Bosshardt Kyle Allies John- brit parars barca allied CIC Steve Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerkyle Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Hello, I've been lurking for a while, quietly collecting forces and getting an occasional game in over the past year. Really looking forward to the event tomorrow. I don't have any directly beach-specific forces, but definitely have things to contribute as the campaign progresses. Still working through the rules, so I apologize in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 I don't have any western front forces, but I am open to borrowing either allies or axis. I do have 3 LCVP's to contribute. Panzerkyle, we can help with the rules. This session is a friendly game, not a tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 hey come on down and we will give you some forces to play with. i should have a Us boat company and a glider rider force to lend out. And we are all about helping you with the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Hey was a great time today and a big thank you to all who came by and played or even just checked things out. Sorry about the rough start thursday should be much smother. General Barca will plot out the next round of attacks on Thursday. May the gallant German army drive the invaders back into the sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Not a cast of thousands, but great support: Thanks to SteveM for the Omaha beach board, LCVPs, lots of terrain, obstacles and bunkers. Jesse Lowe contributed the Sword beach board. Zeke contributed his American Armored forces and Paratroopers. lazarus brought fortifications, obstacles, GE Festungs Kp and US boat company. Boss "brewed up" several Shermans on Omaha. Panzerkyle brought GE armor and infantry. John contributed his Allied paratropers and German Infantry. The folks at GG were generous with their table space. We had all the space we needed. Great looking stuff on the boards. I have pics. Will find a free hosting site, upload them and post a link. Invitations are still open for Allied and Axis commanders for the next round in our Firestorm: Overloard campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Oh, and lazarus you probably intercepted these the messages to the allied troops 1) "I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!" Dwight D Eisenhower 2) Give'm hell men, and keeping kicking their butts all the way to Berlin! - barca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Statrted a new thread for the campaign, to avoid confusion with the one-time D-Day event: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/25089-firestorm-overlord-continues-open-to-new-players-and-old-hands/ Although, having gotten a taste of D-Day, I would like to do this (or another beach assault) again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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