Broadside 2013 has had a few problems. Now I am blaming the fact that it is this year with a 13 in it. The Major problem is that the web site was hacked. Neither the Hosting service or the Internet Providers are taking responsibility from what I understand. The source of the hacking has been traced back to Malaysia. My previous contact with Malaysians has been 100% positive they have all be incredibly nice people, I even had a Malaysian Nick-name at one point. Until I found out what it meant and the changed it!!!! So to me this is out of character with the Malaysians as a race of people.
WE are finding ways around this problem. (When I say we I don't mean me as I am computer illiterate!) Needless to say it's not idea or our first choice but we shall get all the information onto the web even if I have to use 6 inch nails and gaffer tape! (That's the level of my inter-web knowledge!)
There are of course other problems, we could always do with a few more traders. Any show that says they can't is either lying or just not trying. Attracting Traders is always an issue we want then to come, they want to come as well but being businesses they want to come with the firm knowledge that they will make money! AS such Traders want to know the show will attract people before they fork out their hard earned. And you can't blame them.
I have this morning struggled back from B+Q with more supplies for our (Rainham Wargames Club) game. Unless I change my mind at the last minute it will be based on a Very British Civil War. It is not unknown for me to change course part way through. At present a VBCW seems likely. At this stage there is nothing much to see, a couple of piles of wood and pots of glue. Should the weather continue to stay mild her I will get the base board carcasses done tomorrow. Time will tell.
Scale will be 1/72nd scale (20mm in wargamespeak!) but the rules are open to debate. One option is to go for the "Brigadier '38" rules from Solway, another choice might be Tim's very own rules which he's been fine tuning for several years.
And that is todays blog. I hope to have something I can show next time. All the best and take care Clint!
So what happened to the WWI in Africa game then??
ReplyDeleteMy interest has wandered elsewhere! A lot has to do with the fact that I was struggling to focus on the terrain that I would need.
DeleteNot a bit of a dose of shineyitus?
DeleteMaybe.... but the game is to highlight Tim's (Frontline and IT Miniatures) work/products. VBCW can use both companies ranges so to me (if only me) it makes sense to do a project that can do so.
DeleteWell said Clint, I'll like anything you'll end up doing!
ReplyDeleteNow that IS a vote of confidence. Cheers Mate.
DeleteALL your projects have my interest, even those that get temporarily shelved. Good luck to those sorting out the techy stuff - I'm with you on the gaffer tape approach.
ReplyDeleteIf you can't repair it with Gaffer tape and a 6" nail it simply is not broken enough! And I do appreciate you words about my projects.
DeleteVBCW is so good. Keep up the good work. You know African Terrain is not that hard, there's jungle, plains and a few buildings. Gaffer tape, top notch.
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned above Mushonga Station would only show one range of products. VBCW would show two. With reference to African Terrain, the proposed rules would benefit from lots of cover, and ideally a variety of cover. As such I was having trouble making an African (native) town that looked right and yet would allow the game to flow.
DeleteWell that's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it!!!
Your projects are always great Clint, You get round to doing so many things that I'd love to do and its a pleasure to watch. Hope the site gets sorted soon mate
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon, The view of my projects from this side of the computer screen is chaotic and unfinished and without clear direction. It's great to hear that it does not appear that way from the outside!!
DeleteB38 is a good set of rules but it is only really good if you are planning a big table with lots of toys on it, think of black powder. VBCW is a fun game and if you need any promo stuff you if email me or post on the VBCF and I am more than happy to send stuff you you to print off
ReplyDeleteThat's a Fantastic Offer PK and I will be delighted to take you up on that a little bit further down the road. I really appreciate it.
DeleteNo problem there just mail me and I am happy to help out
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