Last night I hosted another game of Trafalgar. It was the same scenario from the club game w/ some minor variations. The scenario objective is for the French/Spanish fleet to escort a frigate (in the harbor) off the far side of the board. The only change from the previous game is there is only one frigate rather than two. Last game was a decisive victory for the French/Spanish fleets.
The Spanish and British close for close action - the Brits (me) managed to get a maneuvering advantage over the Spanish (Eric) and we crossed the "T" of the Santisima
A wider shot of the game showing the French fleet (Chris) splitting up - sending the Bucentaure to aid the Spanish while having two other third rates continue to escort the frigate around the other side of the Island
Things didn't go well for the Spanish tonight as the Santisima was pounded into match sticks. The Bucentaure also was sunk after accidentally ramming the Victory.
The outcome of the game. My British fleet won a decisive victory in battle terms sinking or disabling 5 of 6 enemy ships of the line - a much better showing than last game. There's only one fly in that ointment - the objective frigate still got off the board with barely a scratch so the win goes again to the crafty French and their brave Spanish allies.
It was a good game and still very close, so I like the scenario and will continue to refine it.
Looks great what is the table cover made from?
ReplyDeleteAdam - it's from Cigar Box Battle Mats. The mat is made of fleece and is double sided. I highly recommend the Cigar Box mats
ReplyDeleteLovely game and ships again, Miles. I may have to relook naval games!
ReplyDeleteI really love painting up the 1/1200 Langton ships. They're a lot of work but really do look good on the tabletop!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time. Would love to give it a go sometime!
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