tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post4877716431309142230..comments2023-11-26T03:26:35.985-05:00Comments on Lair of the Uber Geek: War of 1812: A Battle "Somewhere" in CanadaMileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09738324194285127894noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-67427324014639984692011-01-16T14:39:25.586-05:002011-01-16T14:39:25.586-05:00I live about a mile and a half from Ernie and he h...I live about a mile and a half from Ernie and he has an astonishing collection of figures and terrain. He's also a real master of staging and running a game. I'm not sure how often you get over to the states but I'm sure we can organize a game the next time your in town<br /><br />Milesjmilesrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961624317410579611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-39055398236226745522011-01-16T13:41:19.858-05:002011-01-16T13:41:19.858-05:00That is a fantastic looking table. I was only ther...That is a fantastic looking table. I was only there a few days after..I think. Ernie and a fantastic guy and loved the collection of figures and terrain he had. It was a shame I was not there long enough to have a game.Vinniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07106963891972462060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-47654680017403578432010-12-06T07:24:06.140-05:002010-12-06T07:24:06.140-05:00Paul:
I'd like to take credit for the set up b...Paul:<br />I'd like to take credit for the set up but that wouldn't be true - the gaming table and scenics are owner is Ernie from "Architects of War". He has a great table setup that uses 2'x5' table panels that have the base ground cover and some roads. The bulk of the scenics are from either his current product line (www.architectsofwar.com) or from his and his wife's (Barb's) former scenery business "Barb's Bunker".<br /><br />All of the mini's are from his collection also which seems to have a never ending supply of miniature soldiers and periods to game.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment.<br /><br />Milesjmilesrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961624317410579611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-59311332584913189552010-12-06T06:52:13.919-05:002010-12-06T06:52:13.919-05:00That's a great set up you have there Miles.
Ch...That's a great set up you have there Miles.<br />Cheers PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-89712688534664889222010-12-04T12:31:37.287-05:002010-12-04T12:31:37.287-05:00Awesome layout and amount of figures! Looks like a...Awesome layout and amount of figures! Looks like a splendid game!<br /><br />greets,Wargame News and Terrain Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431850500305722929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-17179630303445769932010-12-01T07:54:17.881-05:002010-12-01T07:54:17.881-05:00I concur what a great looking terrain, I would als...I concur what a great looking terrain, I would also be interested in seeing these rules published. They sound very interesting.<br /><br /><br />Johnjohn de terre neuvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898285039988448895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-12090904200259361292010-11-30T22:01:20.437-05:002010-11-30T22:01:20.437-05:00That is one of THE BEST looking game tables that I...That is one of THE BEST looking game tables that I have ever seen. Everything is so realistic.<br /><br />One suggestion though: you need to get a mini tripod and a conventional camera tripod to use when you shoot pictures. Most of the figures are blurry, although the terrain is in focus. A tripod will fix that. I use both sizes when I film a game.<br /><br />Excellent game report too. Well done.<br /><br />FritzDer Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-46982739353087104882010-11-29T14:27:20.895-05:002010-11-29T14:27:20.895-05:00Great looking game and scenery. Thanks for sharing...Great looking game and scenery. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Regards,<br />MattUbique Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595735455445658424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-89806941851644651182010-11-29T10:32:20.938-05:002010-11-29T10:32:20.938-05:00That is a lovely set up of a period I have not yet...That is a lovely set up of a period I have not yet played.Excellent stuff.The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-23558490201581967662010-11-29T08:11:51.027-05:002010-11-29T08:11:51.027-05:00Really enjoyable report and game pics. A Great loo...Really enjoyable report and game pics. A Great looking battle.<br />Cheers<br />paulPaulalbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482911273863430204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-58252018705014611782010-11-29T04:03:59.665-05:002010-11-29T04:03:59.665-05:00A great selection of pictures. I genuinely enjoyed...A great selection of pictures. I genuinely enjoyed viewing these. thansk for sharing!BigLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960213980906190335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-23932122473872468262010-11-28T07:39:27.298-05:002010-11-28T07:39:27.298-05:00Playing a game near where Ernie keeps some of his ...Playing a game near where Ernie keeps some of his stock can be very distracting - Both the new Gripping Beast stuff as well as the new plastic hoplites from Immortal are very tempting...<br /><br />As for the game rules they are both simple and fun. There are no dice! Combat is resolved via set tables and artillery can be deadly. Chance comes into play in two forms - reaction and command cards. The reaction cards vary by troop type and are drawn when the enemy first approaches or a unit takes losses. Command cards are held by the various command figures (usually 2-3 commanders per side, each with 3 or more cards). These cards are either played on your on troops to kick-off an action (charge, rally) or counter act a reaction or command card played by the other side. There are also command cards that inflict mischief on the other side, the "F-U Cards" which are very fun to play.<br /><br />It's a very simple an elegant ruleset. It's also very easy to pick up which is good for club play when the playing experience between players may very widely.<br /><br />Hopefully, Ernie may publish these rules once he's finished with the upcoming civil war ruleset.jmilesrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961624317410579611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-85746329562405707232010-11-28T02:33:17.852-05:002010-11-28T02:33:17.852-05:00Very impressive. Good subject matter as well. I ...Very impressive. Good subject matter as well. I don't see many wargames played Canandians V Yanks.Beccashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742953626769861778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-78221200258291002092010-11-27T21:54:36.932-05:002010-11-27T21:54:36.932-05:00Fantastic looking board. I'd like to know mor...Fantastic looking board. I'd like to know more about the rules you played. I agree, the shop looks like a place I'd want to visit.Scullmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965553448729186982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117445952543844790.post-74421678713756306072010-11-27T20:18:49.103-05:002010-11-27T20:18:49.103-05:00Wow - cool looking game. I like how the terrain lo...Wow - cool looking game. I like how the terrain looks similar to what one would use for AWI, but with Napoleonic figures. That wall with all the gaming inventory looks like a nice shop too. DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.com