barca

one thing we should get used to practicing is the victory points system at the end of each game.

Cancelled: SAT December 21 (3rd SAT) - Pandemic

2 hours ago, phyfor88 said:

For the 19 December I would like to play against Germans beach defense ( same force Chris used last week) against Zeke and his Stuarts. Chris wants to try out his brand new German Fallsmyajers (spelling is way off) against Barcas Americans.

OK. Fallschirmjaegers vs Captain barca's Steel Steeds (100 pts LW M4 Sherman Tank Company).

I will prob get to GG around 6:25-ish

More love for 21st Panzer:

NDNG - Return of the 21st Panzer
BTA - PUSHING VON LUCK
BTA - THE MISSING LINK – THE 21ST PANZER DIVISION

On 12/13/2019 at 12:05 AM, phyfor88 said:

12 Dec 2019 4 players 2 great games tonight. Cannot wait until next week! Thanks Chris James and Steve!

Zeke taught a new player on Saturday. He won the game. Mission was "Seize and Hold".

I might try a Beach Defense Grenadier co with Tiger and/or Panther support.

I will there late on THURS, 12 DEC, arriving between 6:30 and 7 PM. Bringing LW GE and US.

Start without me if you have two or more gamers present.

Our group campaign kickoff begins on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Guardian Games

BLOODY OMAHA ACE CAMPAIGN CARD PACK (FW262B) available at:
Flames of War Online store: $20.00 https://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=79&ProductID=8896
Sinclair Games: $18.00 https://www.sinclairgames.com/products/fw262b?_pos=1&_sid=319c83d26&_ss=r
Miniature Market $13.50 https://www.miniaturemarket.com/fow-fw262b.html
Game Kastle online: $15.00 https://www.gamekastle.com/online/index.php?m=list&psearch=BFMFW262B

also on ebay at prices above retail

Our Ordo thread is here: https://www.ordofanaticus.com/topic/212924-flames-of-war-bloody-omaha-ace-campaign-in-pdx-area/

Get your Bloody Omaha Ace card pack

Our group campaign kickoff begins on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Guardian Games

BLOODY OMAHA ACE CAMPAIGN CARD PACK (FW262B) available at:
Flames of War Online store: $20.00 https://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=79&ProductID=8896
Sinclair Games: $18.00 https://www.sinclairgames.com/products/fw262b?_pos=1&_sid=319c83d26&_ss=r
Miniature Market $13.50 https://www.miniaturemarket.com/fow-fw262b.html
Game Kastle online: $15.00 https://www.gamekastle.com/online/index.php?m=list&psearch=BFMFW262B

also on ebay at prices above retail

The guys at NDNG and BTA have given us an early look at what is coming:

Team Yankee v2

TEAM YANKEE V2: WINNERS AND LOSERS

All books are still good to use (except the v1 rulebook).

No changes in unit cards

Changes are closely aligned with FoW v4

As we get closer to competitive events (DOGS-OF-WAR, ENFILADE 2020), be mindful of the rules and FAQ regarding Command Cards.

I noticed that many of the command card packs do not have the paper insert that covers Command Card rules.

Information is free online for you to review/download/print:

Command Cards Rules download

Command Cards FAQ

Reminder:
Team Yankee Learn-to-Play: December 7th, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Guardian Games
Team Yankee Battles: December 7th, 1:30-5:00 PM at Guardian Games

Update from Battlefront on 5 DEC:

21st Panzer Spotlight
21st Panzer in the Online Store
D-Day 21st Panzer Releases - spotlight pics and links on the top part of the home page
December Releases at bottom of the home page

This event is your opportunity to put forward your wishes and ideas, and to shape the events that the group decides to put on the calendar.

Some example ideas:

• Band-of-Brothers /Easy Company
• Kelly's Heroes: here, and here
• World War III: Team Yankee competitive event
• World War III: Team Yankee  mini-campaign: 4-6 battles
• What If? scenarios:
  • the Invasion of Malta

I will be at GG on THUR, 5 DEC with:

• 100 pts of US M4 Sherman Tank Company
• 100 pts of German Mixed Panzer Company

Campaigns that could be run: Firestorm Bagration, Firestorm Market Garden, a home-brew Team Yankee campaign ?

Also, more Team Yankee here-RedThunder. and here-Stripes or both

Introducing the Firestorm Campaign System

Read this article: "World War III: Team Yankee: What To Expect"

This part is important: " Do I Need New Army Books?
Simple answer is no. No army books will become invalidated in the transition. You can carry on happily using any Team Yankee book you might already own."

CONFIRMED RESERVATION: Extra Life room at Guardian Games, rented for $40.00 for 4 hours, 12  to 4 PM, SAT, DEC 28

NO Flames-of-War nor Team-Yankee game on THU, NOV 28. Guardian Games is CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING.

If some of the gamers in SW Washington cannot make the DEC event, perhaps someone from there could corral a few guys from that area  arrange for a Sunday event in January to have a second social/discussion event. I would MC that second event if we could agree on a location could be somewhere between Portland and Lakewood/Olympia.

Maybe the Denny's in Kelso, WA? (110 S Kelso Dr, Kelso, WA 98626) just east of Longview, WA?
Or someone could suggest something else.

Failing that, I can make an online survey for the gamers that missed the December event

I am considering renting the Extra Life room at Guardian Games, for $40.00 for 4 hours, 12-4 PM.

It is quiet and can comfortably accommodate 12-20 people.

I could get a smaller room for less $, but the next smaller size only holds 8 people. I expect we will have between 9 and 12 attendees, but i could be overly optimistic.

Food: We cold have a combination of food truck, delivered pizza and bring-you-own food

This Unit is finally on the schedule, but there is not yet an article making the announcement.

However, when you scroll to the bottom of the home page, there it is:

D-Day 21st Panzer Releases

December Releases
D-Day: 21st Panzer Booklet+Cards (FW268)
7.5cm or 10.5cm 39H (Direct Only) (GE127)
U304F Halftrack (Direct Only) (GE245)
Reihenwerfer (Direct Only) (GE212)
S307(f) 7.5 Gun (Direct Only) (GE214)
Lorraine Schelepper (Direct Only) (GE149)
21st Panzer Token set (x20 Tokens, x2 Objectives (GSO905)

In case you think that only this division had captured French armor...read on.

Niklas Zetterling, in his book "German Military Organization, Combat Power and Organizational Effectiveness" lists "Self-propelled PAK-40 Anti-tank guns" within the organization of several of the German Infantry Divisions in Normandy. He notes that for several of the divisions, these were neither Marders, nor StuG's. He then speculates that they might have been locally modified vehicles. From there, one can draw the conclusion that they were beutepanzers similar to "Becker's Funnies". For those of you who don't have the book, this same author put some of his research online, which can still be accessed via the Wayback Machine:  https://web.archive.org/web/20061113071918fw_/http://web.telia.com/~u18313395/normandy/gerob/infdiv/716id.html
There is some more online at http://web.telia.com/~u18313395/normandy/gerob/gerob.html

barca's Immersion Games
presents "Stone Age, the Anniversary Edition"
On Saturday, November 23rd at Guardian games - In the Dungeon Room
Start time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$5.00 fee - towards room rental
Up to 4 players. Sign up on our meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/Rose-City-Dukes-and-Duchesses-Tabletop-Wargaming-Group/events/262979379

I will be there on THUR, NOV 21 around 6:30 with Late-War/D-Day Germans and Americans. 85- and 100-pt lists

For those of you who cannot make it to an FLGS (Friendly Local Gaming Store):

Battlefront Black Friday Sale Announcement
Between November 15 and December 2, we will be holding a Black Friday Sale
Flames Of War Mid War Desert terrain and models will be discounted by 40%
‘Nam, Great War, Fate of a Nation product will be discounted by 30%
More info

Updated on THUR, DEC 26th.

We are getting together on Saturday December 28th to socialize and discuss gaming events in 2020.

• Respond below.

Arranged by barca.

This could be your chance to get your voice heard, or turn your gaming idea into a "real thing".

This is a social event. No games are planned. For those attendees who stay later, you could arrange a game after the "meeting".

START/END time (confirmed): Noon to 4 PM
Bring your own food.
Buy beverages in the store
Location is Guardian Games, Extra Life Room (upstairs, in the back.)

• Will accept donations to offset the cost of renting the room: $40.00 total for 4 hours

Although a schedule has been laid out for next year, we intend for the schedule to be flexible. This is probably your best opportunity to talk about that schedule, what should go into it, and how the events will be run.

(Proposed) Agenda:

• Food and Socialize.
• Whatever topics the group wants to discuss first: Games, "War Stories", best moments, worst experiences, "epic fail", etc.
• Anything you want to share with the group.
• Scheduled events:
  • Bloody Omaha Aces Campaign
  • Dogs of War 2020 Spring FoW Tournament
  • ENFILADE! 2020 FoW Tournament
  • ENFILADE! 2020 Team Yankee Event
• Ideas for other stuff throughout the year:
  • Mid-War North Africa/Sicily/Italy (including the Mid-War Airborne forces)
  • Mid-War Eastern Front
  • Late-War  Eastern Front
  • City fight: Ortona or Cherbourg or Aachen
• For info on Battlefront releases, read "FlamesOfWarLate-WarJourney" at https://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/LateWar/FlamesOfWarLate-WarJourney.pdf ,  a) FEB 2020: D-Day British book and model releases; b) APR 2020: D-Day Waffen-SS book and model releases; c) 2020 BAGRATION : 3 Books: 1) Soviet; 2) German and 3) Minor Nations (in Late War)
• Other Flames of War announcements.
• FEB 2020: WWIII: Team Yankee British book and model releases.
• Other Team Yankee announcements.
• Campaigns that could be run:
  • Firestorm Bagration
  • Firestorm Market Garden
  • a home-brewed Team Yankee campaign?
• Who wants to run events one or more events in 2020?