Saturdays @ Spirit Games

[Saturdays @ Spirit Games]

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[Zarniwoop]

Hi gang,

Well as my original group's (Lefthandrule) gaming is looking to be sporadic at best or possibly non-existent for 2012 it looks like I may have some Saturday's free each month.

I have spoken to Phil and with a bit of co-ordination of Calendars we should be able to run some gaming at the shop during the Day and possibly extending into the evening (subject to other commiments on the Managements side )

So the idea would be to either Roleplay or Boardgame (maybe both depending on numbers), on the RPG front I would suggest one-off games or short scenarios (maybe 2-3 sessions).

I would suggest starting this in March, I will check with Phil at the weekend for available dates during this month.

Please reply to this post if:
You are interested (Please add comments if there are any caveats to your attendance, family commitments, transport issues etc.).
Whether you would like to RPG or Boardgame
Whether you would Play or GM
If you wish to GM please provide quick details of likely systems and possible length of game

Or anything else you can think of that I have forgotten or overlooked

Cheers

[Snakes in the Tiki Lounge]

Sounds like a good idea. The only problem is, my rota at work is pretty unreliable. Theoretically it looks like I work sundays but not saturdays at the moment, but that's likely to change after two weeks anyway (With no warning). That certainly rules out me running anything, but I might in theory be interested in RPing or even the occaisional boardgame in theory, on such random saturdays as I might be able to drop in.

[HairyDogWalker]

I would be interested in board gaming on Saturdays.  I certainly couldn't commit to every Saturday as I do have family commitments, but I should be able to make it a couple of times a month.

[Zarniwoop]

I would be interested in board gaming on Saturdays.  I certainly couldn't commit to every Saturday as I do have family commitments, but I should be able to make it a couple of times a month.

The plan (such as it is) would be 1 Saturday a month (as that is what we do with Lefthandrule), the schedule for this is subject to table space commitments at the Shop.

We'll have a chat with Phil on Wed Night for what Saturday we can squeeze in for March.

[EvilGinger]

I would be up for this but would need Martin to do the round on the day so I could arrive refreshed & spruced up. I also realy dont mind what we do but would rather some one else dm'd if we where doing a roleplaying game.


 Ginger

[Zarniwoop]

Ok Folks  First Saturday looks like the 17th March.

I propose Boardgames for the first one until we gauge attendance and interest levels.

[HairyDogWalker]

I should be able to make that.  Do you have any idea about timings yet?

[EvilGinger]

So should I but if I want a freshen up & a change out of work stuff I will need to start at 12 is at the earliest as I cant always get an acolyte of my dark power to cover for me whilst I have fun



 Ginger

[Zarniwoop]

A 12 start sounds good to me, gives me time to get up and ready.

I'll have a think about what I mgith take along with me to play, maybe go for some slightly longer games as we will have more time than on a wed night.

[EvilGinger]

I rather like that idea I would run with it if I where you.


 Ginger

[EvilGinger]

Don't forget I will not be there till about 12 as else I will be more than usually evil not to mention the caffeine through put......

Do not start without me


 Ginger

[EvilGinger]

Had a brilliant time all the better for knowing that I really ought to have been either sleeping or doing something work related. I played Belfort & lost horribly but I can see why every one wants a copy its a lovely game which oozes theme & production quality & I must play it again now I have something like a clue of how to & before I forget what I learned.

I also got to play Lords of Waterdeep before it was released & though its not the best game of its type, its at heart a resource gathering/ managing worker placement game & wears its theme rather lightly. It is well designed straightforward & played in about an hour. I would have no complaint about replaying it & would recommend it to any one unfamiliar with this sort of game as its quite a good teacher of all the basic concepts of this sort of game.

I finished off with a quick game of Kingdom builder another nice game which I had heard a lot of good about but not played. Having done so I as ever want to play it again but given the choice of all the ones we played would probably chose Belfort then Waterdeep first.


I cant wait till next month


 Ginger

[Zarniwoop]

Well I got there early, which ended up being a bonus as Andy turned up early and unexpectedly then Evilginger arrived early!.

So we cracked on with a game of Belfort this game is really well crafted with excellent components and exceptional gameplay. After a quick run-through the rules we started and Andy seemed to take to this straight away taking an early lead which proved to be a decisive one as well. Myself and Evil ended up fighting for second place, I sadly missed out on a guild buying spree between the other two.

The final scores for this were: Paul 36, Simon 32 and Andy 55

We then broke for a quick lunch, well Evil had already ordered from Rumbletums and arranged for delivery on the shop but living up to his Evil handle did not bring a menu for the rest of us to share in this 

Whilst I went for a rummage to Sainsburys to collect some food Andy was taking a look at the rules for Lords of Waterdeep which Spirit Games had been given a pre-release copy to demo. When I returned we punched this out and Andy started to run through the rules but had to step out of playing as he had to leave. Chris turned up in time to get involved in the rules summary and we got started with Andy DM'ing until he had to go. This is a really well put together Worker placement style game with a D&D theme thrown over it. The theme does not really feel worked into the gameplay and could easily be replaced with another. That said the mechanics of the game are extremely solid and well thought out. The game flows well as well as being easy to pick up with minimal effort, it also plays quite quickly which is very good for this style of game. I really enjoyed playing this and the components are well made with an excellent insert that takes all of the pieces after punching, excellent job. I would gladly play this again.

Final scores for this were: Paul 129, Evil 116 and Chris 137

We then broke out Chris's WizWar this is up to the usual Fantasy Flight Games standard the components are well made and the artwork superb. Players take on the role of wizard battling to grab each others treasure and/or defeat their fellow wizards to win the competition. Its a fast paced games where players move their wizards and cast spells or use items to aid them. I really enjoyed this, despite getting splatted by Chris thus giving him the win.

Finally we broke out Kingdom Builder to end the day. Just as we started Caz arrived after her day out, so we managed to pull her into the game as well. As I have mentioned before I really love this game it has such variety, with no two games ever being the same. The components are well made and the rules easy to pick up and teach to new players. This was an extremely close game in the end, the closest I have played to date in fact. Paul:50, Caz:51, Simon:51 and Chris: 47

I really enjoyed the day, so thanks to everyone who came and played games.

The next event should be on the 21st April so if you fancy coming along to try some games then I'll see you there.

[EvilGinger]

 

We then broke for a quick lunch, well Evil had already ordered from Rumbletums and arranged for delivery on the shop but living up to his Evil handle did not bring a menu for the rest of us to share in this

NB I had had my usual Saturday Fun at work   & was running late I will also point out that the nice young lady who delivered it also forgot to bring one when she came back with the bottle of coke she forgot the first time. I will rectifie this situation immediately & make a customer complaint 

 Ginger

[EvilGinger]

I forgot about Wiz War which is very defiantly on my to get list I have played it before but a very long time ago. I liked it & would have liked a revenge game after Chris stole the victory quite so easily. Its a quick enough game that you can do that sort of thing without it taking all evening.


 Ginger