Monday 13 June 2016

AMG 16 Weekend Event

Well after almost a year of planning the AMG16 event took place at the Chesford Grange Hotel near Kenilworth.
21 members of the A Military Gentleman forum attended this event and in the end four games each played on a 12x6 were presented of which I managed to play 3 in the two days.

I had taken my figures and terrain down as had William Harley with the intention of putting on a small game if necessary, but some members had asked if the could bring figures etc down to swap/sell and I also took books, uniform plates etc. from the collection of the late Bob Marrion in order to raise money for his widow so spare table space was put to good use.

Before saying more about AMG etc. here's some pictures of the games I took part in. First up the Sudan - arranged by Dave Docherty ( one man and his brushes) all the figures, terrain etc were painted/made by him. Using the Sands of the Sudan rules which are effectively Peter Gilders rules from the Holiday centre a cracking game in which the slow adavnce of the relief column forced me to abandon the small fort and move towards the column as my ammunition was getting very low due to the incessant attacks by the enemy









 By the time I made a break for it the Relief Column was still only half way up the table ! The Generals daughter on her racing camel was getting ready to run for it










The final game I played was the Battle of Chotusitz using Steve Metheringham and Mark Dudley's 40mm Prince August figures. Steve had brought some of the new figures along and if I didn't have my own range then these home casts would have been the way to go.
We used Piquet - Field of Battle and they were enjoyable. Poor Frederick was heavily defeated, largely in part to Dave Hall's inability to throw a reasonable dice result when called upon - his cavalry went down to a ferocious attack by Angus Konstam's Austrian cavalry and then he failed to inflict any serious casualties with his first volley from the Prussian reinforcements - not reccomended














Finally Colin Ashton ( Carryings on up the dales) and Robbie Rodiss ( The Independent Wargames Group) hosted the Battle of Soor using their excellent collection of figures and using Honour of War rules.






Good food, good drink, good gaming and good company what more could you ask for. Thanks gents.
I know John Ray still has a handful of the A Military Gentleman books left. The book effectively buys you admission to the forum but in order to remain you must participate and contribute - no wallflowers on here. Think about it you wont be disappointed.


15 comments:

Carlo said...

What a wonderful post Graham. The games looked fantastic however there is no doubt the Sudan Games were the standout - :^) Great to hear everyone had such a wonderful time. Obviously the AMG forum has proven the most amazing of catalysts for like -minded wargamers around the globe to enjoy some sensational opportunities.

marinergrim said...

Great post Graham reflecting a great weekend. Cheers.

Independentwargamesgroup said...

Great post Graham
and thanks again for organising the weekend, I know it was like herding cats but those years of training paid off to finally do something really useful.Well done.

tidders said...

Looks like you had a great weekend; with a nice range of games to play

Graham C said...

Carlo,
Indeed the forum is a great catalyst. My only failure was to try and get people to march through the Sudan following the evening meal and copious amounts of wine. I felt it would put a different emphasis on the game :)

Graham C said...


Thanks Paul,
Your contribution was great, a lot of effort in both preparing the figures, writing the rules and scenario was appreciated

Graham C said...

Robbie,
There were times it was best to let the cats roam. They always come home to feed, drink or game :)
Thanks for coming and joint hosting a game

Graham C said...

Allan,
Indeed it was and the balance was just right.

Chris Gregg said...

Good report Graham, nice to give the blog names of those who did the most to make it a success. I really enjoyed myself and like you'd expect over any wargames weekend the on-table highs and lows balanced out but the sociability was icing on the AMG cake.

Der Alte Fritz said...

Graham, another fine job of organizing the AMG gathering, now two years in a row. You are a true Man On Horseback

Jim

Graham C said...

Jim,
Thanks. It was a pity you and Bill couldn't make it. I need a time out next year to press on with a couple of big projects

Graham C said...

Chris,
Thanks lots of other blog reports but I think the social! Aspect is just as important as the games and thankyou once again for the gift

DaveD said...

Oh yes a post "pass the port" march in the desert would have been mayhem!

Phil said...

Looks like a great weekend Graham. Well done for organising. Sad I couldn't be there, but enjoyed sunning myself in the Med instead! Thanks for posting the report...
Phil

Unknown said...

Good to know about this AMG 16 Weekend Event. Last month’s carnival at a local Chicago event space we attended was equally awesome. Had been there with my family. Truly, it was a rocking and memorable event!