It is not usual for Kalissa and I to play a game on a Sunday evening. We decided to play mainly, because I had already set up the game for Saturday. When friends of ours show up to our house, there is really not an assigned game that everyone votes to play. I just tend to set something up just to peek interest. But I realize that most of are wargaming friends do not play much in the realm of games. It seems ever further in between actual games played. It is not that we do not have fun, but I have noticed that they is no real drive for any particular game system or period. This results in a lot of games showing up on this blog played mainly by myself and my lovely, slightly ruthless wife. It seems to be a little harder to get people into Historical games in our area. I sometimes wonder if it just the way we display our normal standard of games that sets the bar too high. Or do I have a third eye on my forehead no one has mentioned to me? These are just random open questions.
As for our games, it maybe the fact that we have very violent games. It is a natural gravitation for Kalissa and I to get into games that have violent, decisive outcomes. Part of the reason we like Bolt Action as a game were the quick and ruthless assaults in the game. The outcome of some awesome rolls can be a game changer. This is the case why we use our modified version of This Hallowed Ground. It is down and dirty when in comes to combat. We played this American Civil War game for a total of two hours with four turns. We lost three full regiment per side making the game a DRAW. It could be on the scary side for some observers that we have some many casualty markers. It could be making a scene of "Oh dear God, what happened here!" response. Of course, that is the plan! We like having games that promote questions. I think it adds to the game. Either way, below are our game photos. Enjoy, as always!
Excellent stuff David!
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