Late War Fow Tournament - 1650 Pts

Battle Cry 14:  Our next tournament is open to all and will be held on 16 Nov 2014.  Late War at 1650 points. 

Tournament Pack can be found by navigating to the link under Site Content on this site or by going to:  https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxwZXRtaW5pc29sZGllcnN8Z3g6NTFiZGMyMTMzZTc5MTEwMQ.    

Results to be posted to the WWPD ranking site.   

Entrance fee $15. Location: Perkins Hobby shop commencing at 0900 hrs. 3 rounds of play.  24 Spaces available. Drop us a line at petminisoldiers@gmail.com if you're interested.

All the best.

Luggs

FoW EW Tournament - Whirlwind - 22 Jun - 1550pts

Gents,

I have been neglecting my responsibilities and have failed to keep you up to date (at least to this point) about the EW tournament we were scheduling at Perkins Hobby House (new expanded gaming venue) in Petawawa for the 22nd of Jun.  Anyhow, a few of you have indicated that you're interested in participating and its now time to "pony up" and confirm your attendance.  Tournament Pack is located here:  https://sites.google.com/site/petminisoldiers/home/calendar

3 rounds of play.  Registration $15.

Setup will occur on the 21st at 1300 hrs and I would ask that if any of the locals are available, please show up to help setup at that time.  I would also ask that you send a copy of your army list to me by 21 Jun at:  petminisoldiers@gmail.com

 

Hope to see you all there.  All the best.

Bob (Luggs) McBride

Club Tournament News

The dust has now settled on Path's of Glory ' 14 and congrats to Andrew achieving overall winner.  Not a bad looking force either.  Who'd thought that a bunch of Italians in soft skinned vehicles could be so mischievous.  Well played sir.

 

Best painted went to that deserving soul, Matt Varnish, a.k.a Dennis.

 

We are now posting our tournament results with WWPD.  The WWPD folks have graciously filled the void now that RHQ Rankings is off the air.  Canadian rankings can be found here:  http://www.rankings.wwpd.net/region=5&game=3

 

We've now added another tournament to our yearly schedule.  Whirlwind will be an EW / 1550 point battle to the end.  Here are the details:

 

WHIRLWIND:  is open to all and will be held on 22 June 2014.  Early War at 1550 points.   Held at Perkins Hobby House, Petawawa, Ontario Canada.  For a spot you can    e mail us at:  petminisoldiers@gmail.com  or call Gary at:  613 687 6394.

 

Tournament Pack can be found by navigating to the link under Site Content on this site or by going to:  https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxwZXRtaW5pc29sZGllcnN8Z3g6NTFiZGMyMTMzZTc5MTEwMQ.    Results to be posted to the WWPD ranking site.   

 

Luggs.

Club News and Upcoming Tournaments

Hey Guys,

The Paths of Glory Tournament is just around the corner and there are still a few spots remaining. Pass the word about and if you or someone you know wants to register, please drop me a line by e mail.  The Tournament Pack can be downloaded at:  https://sites.google.com/site/petminisoldiers/

I would appreciate if you could send me by e mail your army lists no later than 11 or 12 Apr so I can do some of the setup work prior to early morning on the 13th.  For those of you using Easy Army this should be no problem.  For those locals who don't use Easy Army I'll be in the shop this coming Sunday and Tuesday and will be setting up tables on the afternoon of the 12th.  For the out-of-towners, if you're not using Easy Army, I will accept your army list the morning of the 13th.

For those that are interested, there will be some side bar discussions on upcoming tournaments. We hope to decide on a Jun date for our EW tournament and I know the DDs have something on the go on the 3rd of May in Gatineau.

I'll need some help setting up tables so if any locals are available please let me know.  we''ll start work at 1300 hrs at the shop on the 12th.  This usually doesn't take anymore than an hour.
For those who don't know, Gary has had some good news in that his tenant will be moving out sometime in the next two to three months and the wargaming space will be expanding.  Brad is already devising plans to run a campaign.

Looking forward to seeing all of you at the tournament.  No doubt the DDs will be keen to get rid of that nasty old "booby trophy'.  Cheers

Luggs

Canadian National Flames of War Tournament - 30 to 31 Aug 2014

Period:   Late War, max number of players 80
Points: 1650
Rounds of Play:  6, each of 2 yours in duration
Tables:  6x4
Registration Costs:  $50.00 (Cdn)
Location:  Resident Inn by Marriott Ottawa Downtown
161 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa, K1P 5J2

Army lists to be submitted no later than: 22 July 14 to: david.griffin@battlefront.co.nz

Registration closes: 22 May 14

For further details go to:  http://www.canfowtour.com/index.html

 

FLAMES OF WAR - PATHS OF GLORY 2014 - Mid War 13 Apr '14

Sponsor:

Perkins Hobby House‎

56 Mohns Ave

Petawawa, ON K8H 2G9, Canada

1500 point Mid War Tournament - Max 24 Players
Tournament Pack can be found on our web site at:  https://sites.google.com/site/petminisoldiers/
To register call Perkins Hobby shop at:  (613) 687-6394 or e mail:  petminisoldiers@gmail.com

Registration: $15 payable at the door the day of the event.  Army lists to be submitted no later than 12 April and can be sent to:  petminisoldiers@gmail.com

Doors open at 0830 for registration.  1st round of play commences at 1000hrs.  Awards no later than 1800 hrs.

Prizes:
Best Overall
Best Allied Army
Best Axis Army
Best Painted
Best Sport

Hope to see you there.  Cheers.

Luggs

Battle Cry 2013 - Results

All,

 

For those of you that participated in the tournament on 17 Nov 13, your results have been submitted to Rankings RHQ and should (if everything goes correctly) be included in the next update.  I believe I have everyone's RHQ Ranking number except for two indviduals who don't appear to have accounts with RHQ

 

Thanks to all who participated.  Our next tournament will be Paths of Glory 2014, Mid War - 1500 pts on Sunday, 13 Apr 14 / 3 rounds of play.  Same format that we've established with the Petawawa Miniature Soldiers Gaming Group.  The web site will be updated soon with details.

 

Cheers.

 

Luggs

Battle Cry 2013 - Update

This is just a reminder to everyone that the 3rd Annual FoW  - 1650 Point, Late War Tournament sponsored by the Petawawa Miniature Soldiers gaming group and Perkins Hobby House is scheduled for Sunday, 17 Nov.  Newcomers and beginners are welcome.  For those of you that have not been at one of our tournaments before, Perkins Hobby House offers a full range of FoW miniatures and other gaming options.

 

Timings:

 

Doors open at: 0800 hrs;

Registration commences no later than: 0900 hrs;

Tournament briefing by yours truly commences at: 0930 hrs;

First game to commence no later than: 1000 hrs;

Dress parade:  1200 hrs

Gaming and awards complete no later than: 1800 hrs

 

Registration cost:  $15 at the door (inflation @#%$#@&*^&%) includes lunch.  We can accommodate up to 24 players but numbers are adding up quickly.  For those who may not have yet registered please drop me a line via e mail.  For those that have registered but for some reason you may have to bow out, please let me know asap.

 

Prizes (in difference to the tournament pack):

 

Best Overall

Best Allied General

Best Axis General

Best "dressed" / painted 

Best Sport

 

Tournament pack: can be found on our web site at:  https://sites.google.com/site/petminisoldiers/home/calendar . In order to encourage beginners to participate and in difference to what it says in the tournament pack, unpainted armies will be accepted.

 

Directions:  For those who have not been to the Hobby Shop before, a google map can be found on our web site at:  https://sites.google.com/site/petminisoldiers/

 

Cheers

 

Bob McBride (a.k.a. Luggs)

Tournament Organiser

 

Battle Cry 2013 - Change to Army Points

All,

As Tournament organizor I've made the executive decision to revamp the points for the Battle Cry (LW) Tournament on 17 Nov 13  to 1650 from what was previously announced.  This will align us with the Battlefront 2014 tournament season army point system announced by Battlefront last week.  Cheers.

Interesting News from Battlefront:

Hey Guys,

Battlefront has made the announcement with regard to the point system for the '13/14 tournament season (see below).  This will certainly affect the "National Tournament" that we're talking about next summer.  I've also received some feedback from some battle hardened vets from the last Historicon event in Jul this summer.  From what they tell me 1780 points for LW is just  a bit too much for tournament play.  The question is:  should we be reducing the number of points to 1650 for our upcoming tournament in Nov?

We originally set the point total based on what was being done at Historicon.  It looks like now there is some back pedalling going on.

Please feel free to comment.

Tournament Point Totals for 2013-2014 - For the season beginning 8 October 2013 and ending 6 October 2014 the following point levels for each given era will be used for all Battlefront Flames Of War tournaments:

Period	Point Total
Early-war	1550 points
Mid-war	1485 points
Late-war	1650 points

Battle Cry '13 - 17 Nov 2013 at the "Shop"

hey Everyone,

Don't forget we have a tournament coming in Nov.  All the details are on our website at: https://sites.google.com/site/petminisoldiers/home

If you're looking for the Tournament Pack its on the Calendar and Document page on the website at:
https://sites.google.com/site/petminisoldiers/home/calender  Scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll find a pdf called "PMS Tournament Pack as of Apr 13".

Hope you can all make it.  24 spots available.  People are beginning to sign up already so its not too early to get your name on the list.  First come, first serve. Cheers.

Luggs

Tournament Results - "NUT" 2000 pt Tournament

Here are the overall results:

 

Gary - 17 points;  1st place

Brad - 14 points;   2nd place

Drew - 13 points;  3rd place

Iain - 12 points;

Andrew - 11 points;

Brandon - 10 points;

Louis - 10 points;

BJ - 9 points;

John - 9 points;

Bob - 7 points;

Dan - 7 points;  and

Barry - 4 points.

 

Prizes are as follows:

 

1st place - $60.00 worth of merchandise;

2nd place - $40.00 worth of merchandise; and 

3rd place - $20. 00 worth of merchandise.

Congrats to the winners.  For the remainder of us....better luck next time.  Cheers.

Luggs

Tournament - Paths of Glory - 14 apr 13

This is a reminder to everyone that our next tournament scheduled at the shop is mid-war, 1750 pt on 14 April.  Sign-up sheet is now available or you can e mail Gary to reserve a spot at: 

archer__55@hotmail.com        or phone him at:  613 687 6394.

 

Registration fee is $10, payable at the door. Pass the word.  TO for the event is Louis Santerre.  The tournament pack is published to our web site and can be found at:   https://sites.google.com/site/petminisoldiers/home/calender

Hope to see you all there.

Bob a.k.a Luggs

Market Garden and the Scheldt Estuary

Gents, The latest update on MG as per today's update at Battlefront.

http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=3686

Also included are the bundle packs of other period books! and for the eagle eyed, a mention that something is stirring in the D-Day books, perhaps the much anticipated reprint!
Whatever it is, Phil will be addressing it in his year end address next week.

Happy holidays everyone!

Brad "Panzerkommanduer" Sainsbury

2000 pt Tourney - "Nuts"

Ok Guys and Gals,

As previously advertised we're going to hold a 2000 pt "in house" LW tourney starting 15 Jan 13 and ending 12 Apr just before our MW tournament - "Paths of Glory 13". Here are the details:

a. Concept: 3 x rounds of play. Each round of play (RoP) is stretched over an approximately 30 day period. Matched opponents will schedule their own game based around their personal schedules;

b. Time limit per game: none.  Game ends when a knock out blow occurs to your opponent in accordance with the victory conditions stated for the scenario;

c. Registration: signup sheet is now available at the shop (see Gary). All players must be signed up no later than 14 Jan. Players will not be accepted after that date. $10 registration fee to cover the cost of prizes. Should a player drop out of the competition at any time for any reason their $10 registration will be forfeited;

d. Scenarios: scenarios will be determined by die roll the day prior to the next round of play. There will be one selected form each of the 3 major categories. 1st RoP: Mobile Battle (15 Jan to 15 Feb) / 2nd RoP: Defensive Battle (16 Feb to 15 Mar)/ 3rd RoP Fair Fight: (16 Mar to 12 Apr). All battles will be conducted on the same table and terrain for each RoP. Terrain will be altered for each RoP. Note that we have designated a table that will be strictly reserved. When scheduling your game with your opponent ensure you reserve the table;

e. Prizes: TBD based on the number who register and the amount of registration money collected;

f. Scoring: Battlefront Tournament software will be used based on the following formula: 80% generalship / 10% sportsmanship / 10% army presentation. Scores from the tournament will not be used as a regional qualifier and therefore not registered with Ranking HQ.  Results of the tournament will be announced on 14 Apr 13 as part of our Paths of Glory activities;

g. Army: Any approved V3 list will be accepted. There will be a dress parade (date and time TBA). No changes can be made to your army once the tournament commences.

Good Hunting !!!!

Bob

 

Battle Cry 2012 - AAR

Hey Guys,

I know that we have received plenty of pats on the back with regard to our recent tournament on Sunday, but what about some constructive criticism.  I'm essentially looking on feedback on the following 3 topics:

1.  Winter Tables - any glaring concerns from those who actually fought on one of the two tables?  As you know we came up with our own modified movement distances and then threw in a couple of rules from " Devils Charge".....

2.  Night Fight - In hindsight I probably lost my 2nd game because of this (fortunes of war) and I know that this was a surprise too many.......any concerns??

 

3.  Player ratings - this is the first time we used player ratings in the software and I personally think it worked out for the best, particularly in the first round of play.  However, a valid comment was raised to me about the criteria that was used to rate each player.  For this tournament it was relatively subjective.  Those rated as expert were those that have been rated nationally in the top 10.  Experienced were those folks that have been playing for some time and have tournament experience.  Average were those that have played off and on and may have had limited to no tournament experience. Inexperienced were those relative beginners that have recently learned the game and have had essentially no tournament experience.  It was suggested, and I certainly see the point, that if we are going to use the player ratings we should perhaps have a firmer definition.....thoughts???  The spectrum of player experience was spread out from at least two guys who had not yet even played v3 to the top of the list where there were 4 that are rated in the top 10 national listing.  If this is worth pursing I'd like to amend our tournament pack to include something on the issue.

Cheers.

Bob

FoW - Sell and Swap - 25 Nov

Hey Guys,

Gary and I were talking yesterday and decided that as part of the upcoming tournament on 25 Nov we should take an opportunity to have a "Sell and Swap".

So if you have any FoW you want to sell or items you're prepared to trade (doesn't matter how big or small the numbers) or maybe you have some "bits" that might be useful to other players...bring them along.

At lunch time we'll have a table set aside where you can display what you want to sell or trade.  We suggest that if you want to sell some stuff you have a minimum selling price in mind.  If you have lots of small pieces whether they be "bits" or miniature soldiers you may wish to bag and tag them...again with a price in mind along with your name on the bag.

So.....if you've been thinking about downsizing or have some extra stuff you just want to get rid of, bring it along on the 25th.  Cheers.

Bob

German Warrior and Independent Teams - Stormtrooper

OK....................Dan C. brought to my attention at our last gaming night the little known rule found on pages 68 and 70 (MRB) that states Warrior and Independent teams that are not permanently part of a platoon move as a platoon on their own.  He therefore felt that German Warrior and Indepnedent teams could Stormtrooper move on their own.  I dismissed this out of hand at the time but have since given it more thought.  I therefore submitted the following observation and question to Battlefront:

"The rule on making Stormtrooper moves is clear "Any German platoon with a Platoon Command team may attempt..."  To date we've played that Warrior and Independent teams that attach themselves to a platoon can certainly Stormtrooper as long as the player has declared such before

the actual die roll.  However, it was brought to my attention at our last game night that Warrior and Independent teams that are not permanently part of a platoon move as a platoon on their own (pages 68 and 70 of the MRB).

My question therefore is:  Can German Warrior and Independent teams make Stormtrooper moves on their own without having to attach themselves to a platoon?"

Blake's Coster's response at Battlefront was:

 

Thank you for your e-mail regarding Flames Of War. Yes, Warriors and Independent teams can attempt to Stormtrooper without being attached to a platoon. I hope this helps."

 

Drew........DON"T GET ALL "I told you so !!!!!" on us.................

 

Bob

Dice Devil's Fall FUBAR!!!

Dice Devil's are prepping to host the first ever Fall Fubar Mid-War FoW Tournament

Fall Fubar 2012
Saturday, October 27th @ 1:00 PM

Details:
1625pts
Mid-War
3 two hour games
Cost = 20$
First paid first (re)served
Early payment required to reserve spot as well as which faction you will be fighting for (once chosen you cannot change sides)
Payment options: Interac money transfer or cheque or cash in person
Please contact Brett at Pripyat at gmail.com for payment or questions
(previously referred to as Fall Flank 2012)

Format:
Scenarios to be determined
100% Blue on Red
10 Axis Spots 10 Allied Spots
Standings to be submitted to RankingsHQ

Army Restrictions:
Please bring 5 copies of your army list and a copy of the FoW rules and army list source
All armies' sources require approval by organizers prior to Oct 20th
All lists must be seen and approved prior to 1:30 PM Oct 27th
Official Battlefront PDFs are subject to approval
Unofficial Battlefront PDFs are not accepted
Non-Battlefront PDFs are not accepted

Location:
The Barrhaven Legion @ 3500 Fallowfield Rd., OTTAWA rcl641 dot ca

Schedule:
Check in at 13:00 (1:00 PM)
First Game at 14:00 (2:00 PM)
Second Game at 16:30 (4:30 PM)
Dinner at 18:30 (6:30-7:30 PM)
Third Game at 19:30 (7:30 PM)
Awards at 22:00 (10:00 PM)
Bar is open till you stop drinking!

Awards:
Best Overall
Best Axis General
Best Allied General
Best Army
Best Sport
Darwin's Blade
Murphy's Luck

Miscellaneous:
On site bar
On site ATM
The Works, Domino's Pizza (in the same mall)
MacDonald's, Quizno's, Tim Horton's (1km or so away)
Loads of parking
Near the Fallowfield Bus and Train Station

Sneaking up on Tanks

 

A discussion ensued last evening with regard to "sneaking up on tanks"  that I thought I would do a bit of follow-up on.  Here appears to be the general consensus on the forum:

 

"The key for no DF from assaulted tanks is that the infantry which did not shoot moved only 4" (assault range). The Infantry also has to assault from concealing terrain (buildings or woods or crop fields). And this affects only the tank team within 4" of concealing terrain. Any other defending tank team outside of 4" (within the 8" bubble) gets to defensive fire. Since this has all been mentioned before, view this as a summary."

 

Furthermore, trenches themselves IAW the rules are not considered to be concealing terrain.  It appears, therefore, that infantry that are concealed in the open cannot benefit from the "Sneaking up on Tanks" rule even if they are dug in.