tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53626929276216638602024-03-06T11:08:47.400+08:00With Pyjamas through the DesertUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-540074458316657352024-02-10T11:51:00.004+08:002024-02-10T11:51:59.374+08:00Normal Programming has resumed…celebrations all round! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xTiy5Kw6Rwxc6EctSgIZOHUwXv0CE9Oc9RNjB09XoHkkfg4pApE1PT6ZS6RVPGkwvLf8fBYWS-HNH6s2X6yNdqVYLidBFEwqa6gIhUWMOh1EQ9x3fEwYYH5QEywvKdA0ofNX5ymd2xvEDEQRPomLzrlgqjxx7sRg7P9HJ5cXhj6B8_MhBgkLwGLkefNW/s736/IMG_9688.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="736" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xTiy5Kw6Rwxc6EctSgIZOHUwXv0CE9Oc9RNjB09XoHkkfg4pApE1PT6ZS6RVPGkwvLf8fBYWS-HNH6s2X6yNdqVYLidBFEwqa6gIhUWMOh1EQ9x3fEwYYH5QEywvKdA0ofNX5ymd2xvEDEQRPomLzrlgqjxx7sRg7P9HJ5cXhj6B8_MhBgkLwGLkefNW/w640-h638/IMG_9688.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>Hello to all.<p></p><p>After contemplating a change in direction for the blogs a few weeks ago I’ve decided to reinstate them again and see how they evolve. Blogger can be a cumbersome beast to create content with compared to some other media however it deserves some more opportunities going forward.</p><p>Let’s see what 2024 brings.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-74847940513383489542023-09-02T13:47:00.002+08:002023-09-02T13:47:15.938+08:00“Friendly Natives” - Random Event Cards for The Sudan<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zrQ2PgY1rNYdS0QcQ8QbdNvTyxJ3s5b-mL49T8Dd0l9C5gM1WC2d9mAtVkI11dTbyyw2I9V55sjkSYjjmimUYOZ3b4VQXTm_gKp31ucTqJO851g6Ro24_JLoe_WhYyfTUV3DtSB3xokRE8gqOuha_iCT_BSi0OOhrwIp10EXyJt7gtBq7JpJjJBFWihK/s3072/A3ED3AA6-6905-4FFE-B25F-2D5D26248384.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zrQ2PgY1rNYdS0QcQ8QbdNvTyxJ3s5b-mL49T8Dd0l9C5gM1WC2d9mAtVkI11dTbyyw2I9V55sjkSYjjmimUYOZ3b4VQXTm_gKp31ucTqJO851g6Ro24_JLoe_WhYyfTUV3DtSB3xokRE8gqOuha_iCT_BSi0OOhrwIp10EXyJt7gtBq7JpJjJBFWihK/w640-h480/A3ED3AA6-6905-4FFE-B25F-2D5D26248384.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wide range of Connoisseur figures on this particular vignette base</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I thought I’d show a few shots of some pieces specifically for certain cards which can appear in the Events Deck whenever we play The Sands of Sudan.</p><p>The first one is the very interesting “Friendly Natives”.</p><p>As you can see from the base above, I’ve tried to use quite a varied array of the figures from the Connoisseur range for the Sudan. Most of these were designed and sculpted by Peter Gilder specifically for these rules that were played at The Wargames Holiday Centre.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNC8akrEeKBqju34S0MpUFD7fgz-6i6PUF_tVaj_GvRJQ9MEM9r0ddDFYIOjnKiAAJMIoF0qNGwlOxRWr3xiWz0xaytzIvS0tItHeenlrnaI1FpzBSzCB2lGPXuUGc4WOllOqZV8JQakGua4guMCWB01b2SF5xfaU91HA0sd5VdNvaHVjyt34A2_1-PdMI/s4032/17781F9F-C399-4067-9737-D80E42726F41.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNC8akrEeKBqju34S0MpUFD7fgz-6i6PUF_tVaj_GvRJQ9MEM9r0ddDFYIOjnKiAAJMIoF0qNGwlOxRWr3xiWz0xaytzIvS0tItHeenlrnaI1FpzBSzCB2lGPXuUGc4WOllOqZV8JQakGua4guMCWB01b2SF5xfaU91HA0sd5VdNvaHVjyt34A2_1-PdMI/w640-h480/17781F9F-C399-4067-9737-D80E42726F41.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very interesting conundrum awaits the Imperial Commander if this is drawn in a game </td></tr></tbody></table><br />This particular card presents all kinds of opportunities and potential challenges for the British Column Commander. If the formation is in a hurry, which inevitably it is, does one wait about stationary for up to six turns whilst the garrison may be getting swept away?</p><p>Or does one simply cast it aside and accept whatever consequences, if any, may eventuate later in the battle. I have seen both options taken with hysterical and highly entertaining results.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-54982062962177168512022-09-30T07:10:00.003+08:002022-09-30T07:10:37.213+08:00A chance to say thank you <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFpRqYuJ3blG0xK4n0x6r0HgzCPfzOn0NORW0ZKMM_omLclgmeuiTxxiB1lutQpUaHH1K7byRhvtFsTlt11cacygHk_x52GmxheGdVq8aZosLzp4IEqv-PYIHvfo1Lg65ohLoQoVFbbOwYNYzwdAchz7zj3JdWES0wFAeqSvbZ1qdNoWjJO1pDzVdhw/s1600/3AA4ED42-A32D-4B82-9939-38B2A6DCE6D9.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFpRqYuJ3blG0xK4n0x6r0HgzCPfzOn0NORW0ZKMM_omLclgmeuiTxxiB1lutQpUaHH1K7byRhvtFsTlt11cacygHk_x52GmxheGdVq8aZosLzp4IEqv-PYIHvfo1Lg65ohLoQoVFbbOwYNYzwdAchz7zj3JdWES0wFAeqSvbZ1qdNoWjJO1pDzVdhw/w640-h480/3AA4ED42-A32D-4B82-9939-38B2A6DCE6D9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rules in the flesh…so to speak</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Hi to all.<p></p><p>Thanks for the wonderful feedback and comments from Ken Reilleys great podcast show of which I had the great privilege of being on. Kens a star.</p><p>I did miss a great opportunity to thank a few very important people who at the embryonic stage of putting the rules together gave me great encouragement and information. In fact in the podcast Ken actually asks about people who sent information in etc. and for done reason it just didn’t register. I’m putting it down to being interviewed by a bonafide wargaming personality.</p><p>So I wanted to thank some other “stars” who assisted in so many ways.</p><p>“ AJ” in the very early days gave me lots of great information and stories on his memories of the Enchanted Cottage and the WHC and the Sudan rules including various scenarios and background. That really helped me understand that this was a project. His blog <a href="http://ajstable.blogspot.com/">AJ’s Wargames Table </a> by the way is a cracker!</p><p>DC from <a href="http://unfashionablyshiny.blogspot.com/">Unfashionably Shiny</a> was always so keen on things progressing and provided great </p><p>Support.</p><p>Steve from <a href="https://steve-the-wargamer.blogspot.com/">Steve’s Randmn Musings on Wargaming</a> was so supportive as well with feedback on his reference sheets.</p><p>So many great people - Gerry and Mike especially. Dave “ Carry on with those Camels” Docherty for his promotion on the web and wargaming shows and Dave Ryan who is a great supporter through the excellent Caliver Books.</p><p>Of course Mark at the WHC and Richard and Andy at Legendary Wargames who continue to support the rules and showcase them at their excellent wargaming centres.</p><p>If I’ve missed anybody please accept my sincere apologies.</p><p>Thanks to all and please keep the stories and information coming. </p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-42668733254760486422022-09-03T08:22:00.003+08:002022-09-05T07:34:52.140+08:00“Yarkshire Reet Big Game Podcast” guest spot<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggg-bQIR__4AhQcUULPTGmPkFNLHBRbx0kHnfimc1UpjBDOniG01pWfv7_KvMElfFFPWyXSCEuCG7dL_5vNbq1Q8BbIb5f6s9pxx68blEfKDFmgUITRHw4wE5-_Z7q88DIyOvF1uvSrLHEtruZqxFgdhB_zfPUrmm3zIH9k7rvK9_ABN4Auqay8pjEFQ/s1600/48D3D222-4DDC-42AE-B9BD-0909940C7496.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggg-bQIR__4AhQcUULPTGmPkFNLHBRbx0kHnfimc1UpjBDOniG01pWfv7_KvMElfFFPWyXSCEuCG7dL_5vNbq1Q8BbIb5f6s9pxx68blEfKDFmgUITRHw4wE5-_Z7q88DIyOvF1uvSrLHEtruZqxFgdhB_zfPUrmm3zIH9k7rvK9_ABN4Auqay8pjEFQ/w640-h426/48D3D222-4DDC-42AE-B9BD-0909940C7496.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Lots of fun was had this week.</p><p>I as chuffed to be asked by Ken Riley of the fantastic Yarkshire Reet Big Game podcast to come onto his show and chat about my wargaming story and most importantly, discuss the putting together of The Sands of Sudan rules.</p><p>For those who haven’t previously listened to Ken he has a tremendous passion for the hobby and a unique interview style which is both entertaining and highly enjoyable. I had a ball as we chatted for over two and a half hours. </p><p>Copied directly below from Kens FB page is his description of the podcast. Do yourselves a favour and subscribe to channel as the past guests are fantastic and once again very interesting.</p><p>“It's been a month or so since the last episode so it's great to be back with another Big Game Chat.</p><p>This time we are off to Perth, Australia to talk with Carlo Pagano about wargaming in general and his reconstitution of Peter Gilders Sands of Sudan Rules.</p><p>https://kenrtai.podbean.com/e/episode-30-carlo-pagano-the-sands-of-sudan/</p><p>As usual we had disappeared down a rabbit hole within 15 minutes of the start but I'm sure you all tune into wargames Podcasts to discover the difference between Crown and Flat Green Bowling anyway !</p><p>It's back to the usual 4 part format, we learn about Carlos' wargaming history and his love of Big Games. Whilst the Quiz reveals yet more food choices from your Local Fish and Chip Shop as well as what pet hate has been banished into Wargames Room 101.</p><p>The Big Topic is all about Colonial Wargaming, something we haven't covered before on the show so there is a good chat about that before we move onto the Sands of Sudan Rules.</p><p>Carlo has managed to piece together the rules from old scraps of paper left at the Wargames Holiday Centre and information provided by former players. The rules have never been formally published as they were used as a bit of a palette cleanser between Big Napoleonic or ACW games during the Wargaming Weeks that Peter used to run.</p><p>Carlo has his website at</p><p>https://withpyjamasthroughthedessert.blogspot.com/</p><p>The rules can be obtained in the UK from Caliver Books</p><p>https://www.caliverbooks.com</p><p>And directly from Carlo in Australia.</p><p>it's great to be back on air and I've got guests booked in now till Xmas and pencilled in until Feb 2023, having too many guests is a nice problem to have.</p><p>My next guest is Painter and Author Mark Hides, a Yorkshire Lad, Tune in, in a couple of weeks time as we find out more about life as a Professional Figure Painter”</p><p>The Yarkshire Gamer”</p><p><br /></p><p>If you get a chance, have a listen and support Kens fantastic podcast channel. It’s truly great fun and a fillip for the hobby.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-7021626749683099832022-04-08T11:29:00.003+08:002022-04-08T11:29:30.289+08:00Time to get the column moving again!<p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoFKAfwRHQjdw2owcYpECp6H27Nuq-qGvsqoEuezP6eVG_Oy5IJRH4gIMutix7h1oCOVoqmoFvWiPjSHTn_R6h-7xCyjAxfZL9zxIy9ki-ttaoPfJzcd4jIxEr8sRO5ePVV1c1cMtukrsCu5K7qV3_lPs3RC6pIvlmvW6-bnxo2VMhLs3xyMCNuwqtw/s4032/94895830-014D-4A82-89CA-52AB377608AB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoFKAfwRHQjdw2owcYpECp6H27Nuq-qGvsqoEuezP6eVG_Oy5IJRH4gIMutix7h1oCOVoqmoFvWiPjSHTn_R6h-7xCyjAxfZL9zxIy9ki-ttaoPfJzcd4jIxEr8sRO5ePVV1c1cMtukrsCu5K7qV3_lPs3RC6pIvlmvW6-bnxo2VMhLs3xyMCNuwqtw/w480-h640/94895830-014D-4A82-89CA-52AB377608AB.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little bit of fun with the rules and some odds and ends I had in the <br />Wargames room for just such a frivolous occasion!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Hi to all those faithful and dutiful Wargamers and lovers of the Sudan Colonial period got wargaming who still visit the site despite the glacial rate of updates in recent times. The blog still gets excellent traffic and the period and rules are still very popular however recent years have seen some serious pressures on my time to keep the flow going to a level which would the great Peter Gilders rules would deserve.</p><p>However enough is enough and the time has come for the column to leave the zeriba and makes its way onto the field once again.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUX6lLpofpaSWjieaYb1HSMY7uYeVFbL7FoRhf6XkJ3Bhw7cZWT2JK3bgdBNFMeZT-nwdotbFkw37c5f-E2ph4Ox6YxdYzB-ISmXH_RS9U7Kdz47ODcIvELkf19AAx9cGL0qRQt_MJzoocAAfQC1Go3Nm7ZNEm776q4I0uodNsdj5rjxkAA9EAkuZuog/s640/71D6CA8C-77AD-4D19-8861-7966CE15E971.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUX6lLpofpaSWjieaYb1HSMY7uYeVFbL7FoRhf6XkJ3Bhw7cZWT2JK3bgdBNFMeZT-nwdotbFkw37c5f-E2ph4Ox6YxdYzB-ISmXH_RS9U7Kdz47ODcIvELkf19AAx9cGL0qRQt_MJzoocAAfQC1Go3Nm7ZNEm776q4I0uodNsdj5rjxkAA9EAkuZuog/w640-h480/71D6CA8C-77AD-4D19-8861-7966CE15E971.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A mix of very old and new buildings in this shot of the raging action</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg--a172Jo-ka8TUzgyPjc6pFLaIHqmBlWXK7zFp2mLdk6S_I6DWQGEQw1AJq7q8M22ERCziJ6piHi59B7I5DVHpSr72IyuWLqWNIGciTPWxxsIep1QSnt2JA5-8MkS4R60tRW_SOZiNx2yDdCddCFqBqCaAj12UOwBYHk6f2ZdYncfQdNOxtGpSNRc4A/s1600/279908D0-EFDD-4E0B-A894-977E6DA07B56.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg--a172Jo-ka8TUzgyPjc6pFLaIHqmBlWXK7zFp2mLdk6S_I6DWQGEQw1AJq7q8M22ERCziJ6piHi59B7I5DVHpSr72IyuWLqWNIGciTPWxxsIep1QSnt2JA5-8MkS4R60tRW_SOZiNx2yDdCddCFqBqCaAj12UOwBYHk6f2ZdYncfQdNOxtGpSNRc4A/w640-h480/279908D0-EFDD-4E0B-A894-977E6DA07B56.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the great game we played “Rescue the Governor”</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p>We are going to look through the frequently asked questions on the rules, mechanisms to add some additional flavour into the base rules and start to add basic campaign rules which can add to any group of gamers or solo player who wishes to fight a campaign.</p><p>Nice again if anyone wants to get in contact simply email me at: carlopagano@bigpond.com.</p><p>It would also be fantastic if you could put Sands of Sudan in the subject line.</p><p>Stay posted.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-15341556753326290642021-07-01T12:44:00.005+08:002021-07-01T12:44:57.073+08:00Some thoughts going forward<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZ-zI7cFyl0pdDUnyx2W2uJg55ykbKwINcj0qowR0foS2geYr892DITGUup1VAK_anNU_hSXDlTq3L3qZ0QmfzotzKVlbRYYzGaXToc8GcXz_FSdbJ7Cmr4U3k0oHhsDq9f8bq4uKPraG/s2048/P6080812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZ-zI7cFyl0pdDUnyx2W2uJg55ykbKwINcj0qowR0foS2geYr892DITGUup1VAK_anNU_hSXDlTq3L3qZ0QmfzotzKVlbRYYzGaXToc8GcXz_FSdbJ7Cmr4U3k0oHhsDq9f8bq4uKPraG/w640-h480/P6080812.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A meeting of the local town council tries to make sense of the action on the outskirts</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Its been far too long placing another post on the blog. I promise its been for the very best of reasons in terms of work, family and simply more time playing in other games and periods. Napoleonic's and Ancients have been a major focus for quite sometime however the call of the Sudan has certainly been still there.</p><p>Obviously the rules are continuing to be incredibly popular as demand for them is still strong and the images on various blogs and social media of the period are still very prevalent. Its great that the Sudan is being played no matter what the rule system is - Sands, BlackPowder, The Sword and the Flame etc.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWKteZs6GkwEhfJUBStJm4_wvFmMVfhiwv2hEEi5hMOYZcfyql3b31SRclu4S_kbg3P1WjLKTwxPd3F4Qy1mjh5LabPZXPJcR3asApNvl24nOil6lyF1_2IfEk6wvZ4tUAzrfbPsKtcom/s2048/DSC02485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWKteZs6GkwEhfJUBStJm4_wvFmMVfhiwv2hEEi5hMOYZcfyql3b31SRclu4S_kbg3P1WjLKTwxPd3F4Qy1mjh5LabPZXPJcR3asApNvl24nOil6lyF1_2IfEk6wvZ4tUAzrfbPsKtcom/w640-h480/DSC02485.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A square prepares for the enemy</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWInSI0eoCR2beiZDZIfGW5M1Jr2vaN-YR3zJ6Kzc4sNmO5yJn8De42ovdEHiJRYxkGYnHmAVVSAjLuSoV4nWXSH1o_1CCY_cZF74qNtbEdFzq2VOF67pYURwrllOfy5iOird1zcSCGIy/s2048/DSC04056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWInSI0eoCR2beiZDZIfGW5M1Jr2vaN-YR3zJ6Kzc4sNmO5yJn8De42ovdEHiJRYxkGYnHmAVVSAjLuSoV4nWXSH1o_1CCY_cZF74qNtbEdFzq2VOF67pYURwrllOfy5iOird1zcSCGIy/w640-h480/DSC04056.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a reminder about loading the deck for every game. If your game is set for 30 turns then <br />30 -35 cards is what you need to load the deck with. Make sure the cards match the forces<br /> you have available to you and make some up for yourself at the same time with the blanks.<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVhg4_vbEnkmQ-bdHoDiiN7GKDNSx19N65AmcW3_jkum9Jord-pVRxkhqyOsCSCe5fj6FjFJcvFOO5FRWTaBHZyItH5LW6UPMDEAMygYKkQ35TpRRxTJlcEa9aFtbHBW43Gu23rV3Wa7S/s2048/DSC03643.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVhg4_vbEnkmQ-bdHoDiiN7GKDNSx19N65AmcW3_jkum9Jord-pVRxkhqyOsCSCe5fj6FjFJcvFOO5FRWTaBHZyItH5LW6UPMDEAMygYKkQ35TpRRxTJlcEa9aFtbHBW43Gu23rV3Wa7S/w640-h480/DSC03643.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some beautiful old Connoisseur Sudan British Infantry</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The plans are to start to work on a long delayed series of scenarios for the Sudan, especially geared with the old Gilder feel to it and in many cases, scenarios related to me from many gamers who took part in the actual games with Peter at the Wargames Holiday Centre.</p><p>Obviously some new scenarios will also make there way onto the blog and if you are always looking for immediate inspiration, have a look at what the current Wargames Holiday Centre and Legendary Wargames in Yorkshire are planning alongside Sudan aficionado Dave Docherty. Those games are always top shelf and of the very highest order. </p><p><br /></p><p>Im aiming for at least a post a month from now on so stay tuned.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-68998446291780070762020-06-20T11:57:00.002+08:002020-06-20T11:59:04.663+08:00The Yorkshire Campaign battles on in the Sudan...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb30ID_x6Px3FiH8M__eZttL9hOCLlaYQJrdNllFFZFmCN7j4Gn7aG6dwPwjVawsRK-W1vMlkMEo0JbRHAtDMp3DFf6t6P3dJWVNTmB14KCBLA4YN4r9JqRpzH3Bsl9K9HqU9LCVV6Pa14/s1600/bridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb30ID_x6Px3FiH8M__eZttL9hOCLlaYQJrdNllFFZFmCN7j4Gn7aG6dwPwjVawsRK-W1vMlkMEo0JbRHAtDMp3DFf6t6P3dJWVNTmB14KCBLA4YN4r9JqRpzH3Bsl9K9HqU9LCVV6Pa14/s640/bridge.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How good does that look folks? </td></tr>
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Or should this particular blog post title in fact read "The Sudan Campaign battles on in Yorkshire"?<br />
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The campaign at the Legendary Wargames continues on unabated. The fighting looks fierce and objectives have yet to be achieved across all fronts.<br />
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Richard has been kinder enough to and through some more shots of their excellent game and it is always my pleasure to support and publicize wonderful actions and superb looking wargaming in "The Sudan". Even better is that this one is using "The Sands of the Sudan" rules.<br />
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Well done lads!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great looking Egyptian battalion</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now that is a wargaming set-up folks. Great looking tables.</td></tr>
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Looking forward to continuing to follow the action.<br />
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Remember if you would like to purchase a set of the rules, with laminated quick reference sheet and Random Event Card deck inclusive of air freight globally for AUD75.00 simply drop me a line at :<br />
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carlopagano@bigpond.com<br />
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Best wishes<br />
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CarloUnknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-59708713572452762022020-06-17T09:54:00.001+08:002020-06-17T09:54:55.622+08:00"Four Feathers and a Funeral" in the Yorkshire Sudan<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiySB5zoJ0NC3qP0eRLL1jPAlYI01WzCGahUaFCIZf6Ntuu0kvggNbfKKmu7XMItHLOpqZWWyrewmcRO4N0boKGgtowHgU5WKHE_HB0VBHfnFEgk9OewVEQIX1kdPjH3jrbuLriUwUTKpS/s1600/Clash+of+Naval+Brigade.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiySB5zoJ0NC3qP0eRLL1jPAlYI01WzCGahUaFCIZf6Ntuu0kvggNbfKKmu7XMItHLOpqZWWyrewmcRO4N0boKGgtowHgU5WKHE_HB0VBHfnFEgk9OewVEQIX1kdPjH3jrbuLriUwUTKpS/s640/Clash+of+Naval+Brigade.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the moment of truth!</td></tr>
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This wonderful game being put on by Andy and the team at <a href="https://legendarywargames.com/blog/four-feathers-turns-9-12-tale-of-the-desert-column/#comment-175" target="_blank">Legendary Wargames</a> in Yoykshire has been an absolute cracker so far. Full of cut and thrust, great humor and of course some spectacular terrain and figures.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyk2crl0zttXdyjWl_0eUdAwPE8MW13ZbEgKCAl51IAxdBVJe-s-D55Sutx3wLYtc-wN-6D6qHnRrCViRS3_6BfHQDJc0Z_iErTqNDeDOV3E70TeP1G0pwVtfxecZJRnfm4vM3KoO9nWK/s1600/Mahdists+attack.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyk2crl0zttXdyjWl_0eUdAwPE8MW13ZbEgKCAl51IAxdBVJe-s-D55Sutx3wLYtc-wN-6D6qHnRrCViRS3_6BfHQDJc0Z_iErTqNDeDOV3E70TeP1G0pwVtfxecZJRnfm4vM3KoO9nWK/s640/Mahdists+attack.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A menacing looking force of Mahdists make their way towards the Imperials</td></tr>
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Makes me want to dust off my collection, set aside the Napoleonic's for a month and just rush across the sand again. Methinks I will!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM7tQkK7ZGEeZgEqCqsA19qWFCotzXh3iMNFce66vZM7bitjFWoBrNrNblyvQC4QjmoTSM3B9V8vTzjAlPT0FEBAjR_eISHqkHtza3X71NQzP-6Loyvujo640XFtSc97hAFjRUi0XbhKli/s1600/Naval+Brigade.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM7tQkK7ZGEeZgEqCqsA19qWFCotzXh3iMNFce66vZM7bitjFWoBrNrNblyvQC4QjmoTSM3B9V8vTzjAlPT0FEBAjR_eISHqkHtza3X71NQzP-6Loyvujo640XFtSc97hAFjRUi0XbhKli/s640/Naval+Brigade.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks very good doesn't it lads?</td></tr>
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They have also been putting together a quite magnificent campaign newsletter which you should all take the chance to have a read through. Very well done indeed chaps!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A campaign newsletter makes all the difference in the world</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-13564383772845718312020-05-12T16:38:00.000+08:002020-05-12T16:38:03.666+08:00Solo game with a twist in the Sudan<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Imperial column takes off in Yorkshire!</td></tr>
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Its always inspiring to see wonderful figures and a fine table put together for a sensational wargame.<br />
The crew at Legendary Wargames in Yorkshire have done exactly that for a play by email campaign game set in the Sudan and being regularly updated on their blog, twitter account, Facebook and YouTube.<br />
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To quote Andy:<br />
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<i>"Hope you are keeping well and safe in these troubling times.</i></div>
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<i>Just thought you might like to know that Richard is playing a game solo but under commands from 9 players, myself included as the commander of the gunboats. We are encouraging role play, written orders and banter between players, and there will be periodic newspapers with written contributions from three journalists, one from each column.</i></div>
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<i>Reports and papers (the well renowned Sudanese Bugle) will be posted on our website and Facebook.</i></div>
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<i>Hope this is of interest and inspires more posts of your campaign."</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well how can one not be inspired by such a great idea during this incredibly surreal times Andy.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sensational looking gunboats.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #212121; font-family: inherit;">For those of you who would like to view </span><span style="color: #212121;">the</span><span style="color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"> action first hand please follow the link to </span><a href="https://legendarywargames.com/blog/category/legendary-wargames/" style="color: #212121; font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Legendary Wargames</a><span style="color: #212121;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and prepare to be amazed. The </span>lads<span style="font-family: inherit;"> up </span>there<span style="font-family: inherit;"> are great supporters of "The Sands of Sudan" rules and are always keen to promote wonderful gaming and </span>camaraderie<span style="font-family: inherit;"> over a table full of magnificent figures.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Best of luck lads.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-67251273870028868372020-04-06T07:47:00.000+08:002020-04-06T07:54:45.270+08:00Ambush Cards - last deck for sale in rules bundle<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Still love the background map artwork in the rules and cards</td></tr>
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Well I had a few decks of “Ambush Cards” printed up a while back and I thought I would offer them to a few Solo Wargamers as part of a rules bundle to both support some gamers in isolation and to obviously give the rules a bit of extra promotion during a time where wargaming with opponents may be problematic.<br />
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The cards (I actually refer to them often as Dave Docherty cards because having a deck rather than a dice roll for ambushes was his idea - brilliant!) are a small deck in card numbers which can be loaded or planned bu the umpire in a variety of ways dependant upon the scenario etc. The players actually pick and turn over the card, adding to the tension, whenever they get to a predetermined potential ambush area.<br />
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So one deck left included in the set of the rules of “The Sands of Sudan” which also incorporates the QRS and large Random Event deck. Price is AUD70 (new price to offset postage increases at the end of March unfortunately) including postage anywhere in the world.<br />
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If you feel like grabbing this particular set or just the rules in general please feel free to drop me a line via : carlopagano@bigpond.com<br />
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Cheers for now and stay safe<br />
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Well it’s been far too long since the last Sudan post. I'm sure that most wargamers know that at times other periods and gaming companions call for your attention and that has been my hobby life over the past few years.<br />
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As most of the globe goes into varying levels of self-isolation and lock down, I thought it to be apt to resurrect some posts of wargames of the past and the fun of a campaign played by like minded individuals. As I have mentioned in the past, this campaign umpired by myself and played magnificently by NWS members of the time Svend and Gil and current day members Dave and Geoff, was one of my great wargaming joys. So much fun and the spirit of the correspondence, orders, campaign messages etc. continue to be a credit those fine four chaps.<br />
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Week three orders, responses and indeed more action to follow next week.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-18576363649645121912019-06-18T08:34:00.003+08:002019-06-18T08:34:51.604+08:00The Sands of Sudan at Legendary Wargames<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Great to see that Andy Lawson and his dedicated team have gotten Legendary Wargames renovated, pristine and ready for some significant miniatures actions for wargamers who enjoy gaming in the grand manner.<br />
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I'm always a massive supporter of folks who take the time and effort to turn their passion into a thriving business for them and a magnificent adventure for the many wargamers who desire gaming on a larger scale. <br />
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For many years the WHC through Peter Gilder, Gerry Elliot, the late great Mike Ingham and now the sensational Mark Freeth have navigated the concept of wargaming "holidays" that are simply spectacular. Having enjoyed an Austerlitz weekend many years ago up at Scarborough let me assure you, this Australian lad remembers it fondly to this day!<br />
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Legendary Wargames has taken up the mantle to game the wonderful Sudan campaigns using the Gilder inspired ""The Sands of Sudan" and the games are looking sensational. If you are interested in a game or two check them out at their <a href="http://legendarywargames.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
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The games look spectacular and the figures are superb. Thanks for the support on the rules lads. The support of the Wargames Holiday Centre and Mark, Dave Docherty and yourselves makes all the difference.<br />
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All the best<br />
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CarloUnknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-33912312691311797942019-06-11T15:16:00.000+08:002019-06-11T15:16:00.859+08:00The Sands of Sudan rules price increase<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original Peter Gilder Sudan figures acquired from Mr Cornwall many moons ago in a Mayfair Hotel of all places</td></tr>
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A quick post folks just to let you know that a fresh short run of rules and cards have just been received from the printers. The rules are still proving to be very popular with the punters and the positive<span id="goog_5005513"></span><span id="goog_5005514"></span> feedback I receive both via email, on the blog and on the occasional forum I am directed to.<br />
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Unfortunately when dealing with printing, more is always better in terms of price per unit. However, it is unfortunate that I can't justify a print run of 200 plus sets at any particular time for overall cost, storage and logistics.<br />
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The new price for the rules has gone up slightly to AUD45.00 a unit plus postage. This does however include the rules, Quick Reference Sheet and the wonderful Random Event Cards as an inclusive deal. Let me assure you the rules and their ongoing supply are very much a labor of love and devotion to the rules and my memories of the Gilder games in those wonderful wargames articles all those years ago.<br />
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I also know that postage rates around the world are getting more expensive all the time so have tried to keep the price increases very much under control whenever possible.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the action from the weekends action. Photo from Dave's excellent blog "One man and his Brushes"</td></tr>
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It is always a thrill to see a great wargame in action.<br />
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Since Mark Freeth has taken over the <a href="http://www.wargameshc.co.uk/into-the-sudan-a-campaign-weekend-10-12th-may-2019-sands-of-the-sudan/" target="_blank">Wargames Holiday Centre </a>and established himself in Basingstoke the games have been so wonderfully promoted on blogs, social media and live video feeds that you are able to "feel" the enjoyment from the lucky fellows that are in the thick of the action on the day.<br />
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Over the past weekend Mark Freeth and Dave Docherty (Mr One Man and His Brushes - superb blog!) have put on another spectacular "The Sands of Sudan" weekend with true Peter Gilder style and panache.<br />
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When I decided all those years ago to put together the rules and publish them for the first time, it was always to promote the period and the style of "us against the umpire" games which are always so much fun. It is so pleasing to see the Sudan grow in popularity across the globe in the past five years, whatever the rules being played. It is such an aesthetically pleasing period and one photographs superbly.<br />
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In the UK Dave Docherty has been a driving force in making these games so popular both on the show circuit and at the WHC. Good man.<br />
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You can see so many superb photos <a href="http://onemanhisbrushes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a> and also, if you do have Facebook, you should search out the Wargames Holiday Centre and follow them and Mark. You will be so incredibly pleased you did. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-43204544235024678962019-04-26T11:45:00.001+08:002019-04-26T11:46:14.517+08:00On the workbench waiting to be based<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Connoisseur Miniatures Fuzzy Wuzzy Warriors awaiting basing - brave and formidable enemy for the Imperials!</td></tr>
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Well for those of you thinking that I am simply ignoring the Sudan for areas of other interest within my wargaming battles you are only partially correct.<br />
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I have been very much enjoying the <a href="https://withpyjamasthroughawhiffofgrapeshot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ancients</a> gaming in recent times as well as some excellent Marlburian Black Powder games and still building up my Napoleonic 1805-07 project for General D'Armee.<br />
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However I did take out a few trays of figures recently which are due for basing and readiness for battles down the track...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some British, maybe even New South Wales battery for some Australian gunners</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some more Hadendowah cavalry and foot to help add some more bases to the masses</td></tr>
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These have been sitting in draws for some time however I'm in the mood to get them based and on the table soon for a few scenario play tests in coming months.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A younger Ben, Mike and Steve push around some lead</td></tr>
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The rules are certainly still available so drop me a line and I can [pass on more details.<br />
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All the bestUnknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-36769000640173353802018-10-21T15:13:00.000+08:002018-10-21T15:13:02.745+08:00The Sands of Sudan at the Wargames Holiday Centre<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The wonderful Dave Docherty has certainly one of the best Sudan collections on the planet. Photo borrowed from WHC site - please see the link below.</td></tr>
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It has been an age since I posted so please accept my apologies as I have been very, very busy stuff which has kept me away from blogs etc. All good stuff but busy nevertheless!<br />
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A most wonderful thing happened recently. The very clever Mark Freeth and Dave Docherty decided that it was time that the Sudan returned to its spiritual home at the Waregames Holiday Centre where Peter Gilders games originated (albeit at a different locale).<br />
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With their enormous effort, alongside some like minded chums such as Dean Whitehouse etc, they pooled to together some of the finest figures you would ever like to see put on a wonderful weekend of modified "The Sands of Sudan" for a campaign.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How good does that look. Once again the photo was grabbed from Marks FB site but please visit hi wonderful YouTube channel for some fantastic videos.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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Both Mark and Dave did a great job capturing so much of the action and the feel and look of the entire weekend looks simply amazing. If you want to see more please visit the following wonderful sites:<br />
Firstly the mighty<a href="http://onemanhisbrushes.blogspot.com/2018/10/sudan-big-game-relief-of-khartoum.html" target="_blank"> Dave Docherty</a> who is such a wonderful proponent of the period the figures as well as the rules I produced alongside the excellent Blackpowder as well. You are a star Dave!<br />
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Of course the equally sensational and supportive legend that is Mark Freeth. Great guy, so keen to see the hobby show-cased to the globe and a wonderful host by all accounts. Check out his wonderful videos <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bB7tiMSPpQ" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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Just a reminder that the rules are still available for AUD60.00 including laminated Quick reference sheet, a deck of random event cards and international postage by contacting me at;<br />
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carlopagano@bigpond.com<br />
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With the exciting news that Mark Freeth and Dave Docherty are taking the Sudan back to its spiritual home at the Wargames Holiday Centre for a <a href="http://www.wargameshc.co.uk/sudan-a-jolly-jape-oct-5-7th-2018/" target="_blank">Sudan mini-campaign week</a>, I thought I would quickly have a look through the collection and see what additions may be required.<br />
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Anyone who looks on at Daves excellent <a href="http://onemanhisbrushes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One man and his brushes</a> blog would see his Sudan collection is absolutely sensational. He and Mark intend to put on a campaign week with a mix of "The Sands of Sudan" and "Blackpowder" in order to even further expose this great Colonial period to more wargamers globally.<br />
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With that in mind I thought I would do a quick stocktake myself and see whats in the cupboard and what else needs a bit of work.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mighty Fuzzy Wuzzies as Kipling would call them. Sensational and savage Beja warriors.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A mass of Egyptians, Sudanese Regulars and some Royal Marine Light Infantry on this one</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Highlanders, Yorks and Lancs as well as some Nordenfeldts and Artillery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camel Corps, Lancers and Hussars dominate here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Naval Brigade, Bengal Lancers, Vignettes and commanders abound!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can never have enough Hadendowah!</td></tr>
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As you can see there are quite a few figures in the collection with more awaiting basing. Quite a few plans for the next twelve months so we will need to keep the motivation high and watch on for the wonderful videos and pictures coming out of the WHC later in the year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Young Stan, whose collection this is, contemplates the lay of the land</td></tr>
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A great game was played the other week at the club which, though not a "Sands of Sudan" game, was an absolute stunner.<br />
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Stan, Craig and Chris decided to play a game of "The Man Who Would be King", a skirmish style game very different in size to the rules we normally play for this period. I thought the table looked spectacular and simply ha to put some photos on the blog to sparkle the visual senses.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The baggage is placed on the table - wonderful sculpts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Its amazing how the right trees can instantly transport you to the Dark Continent</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Imperial patrol makes its way up the track</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The outpost awaits some relief</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful signal tower</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mahdists are yet to make their appearance but I had to race...</td></tr>
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Wonderful looking collection.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-5035722120522392742018-05-21T08:07:00.001+08:002018-05-21T08:07:15.715+08:00Theatre of Operations Overview<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The overall campaign map - direct photocopy from an early Wargames World</td></tr>
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With two battles having been fought and a wonderful series of orders from players with some hopefully entertaining returns, the campaign was kicking along nicely. It was always important to be able to have an overall understanding of who was where and with whom, almost the plot for most episodes of "Real Housewives" but I digress...<br />
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The campaign map was given to the players showing them approximate locations of reported enemy as well as their exact positions. It certainly did not contain the level of information as shown in the particular image accompanying this post.<br />
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The squares with the orange "x" designated areas where the Mahdi's influence was growing and where Imperial encounters with enemy forces would be of a more "voluminous nature"! In other words, "There would Mahdists sir, thousands of 'em".<br />
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You can see from the map that the railway is taking shape and is making its was to Otoa having already linked with the village of Handeb.<br />
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Garrisons can be seen in their last reported positions and the columns and Gunboats are slowly making their way across the desert and down the Nile.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-34460226468071758572018-05-17T09:25:00.000+08:002018-05-17T09:25:35.138+08:00Major General Davis victorious at Osmar Wells<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These lads always have a lot of work to do on the campaign. Lovely Connoisseur Miniatures model through<br />
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As reported last post, the good Major General Davis is very keen to take on the Mahdists at Osmar Wells despite the enemy being present in great force.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original photos from the battle all those years ago.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royal Marine Light Infantry have since been given their correct uniforms </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The very rudimentary early paint jobs have all been revisited thoroughly here as well</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An early effort at the reporting of the campaign from Fleet Street</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What a stirring account!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roger Fredericks really does have a way with words especially with a victory in the nostrils <br />
and a stiff glass of brandy and a cigar of course alongside his Remington Typewriter</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As always the Campaign Roster makes interesting reading</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A mini-unit history as every battle and action unfolds</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Royal Marine Light Infantry are already looking a little thin in the ranks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Summary of the columns state of play</td></tr>
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Next post will provide an overview of the entire theatre of operations and a map to detail where everyone is at this stage of the campaign.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-25993394731920291752018-05-15T14:01:00.000+08:002018-05-15T14:02:46.583+08:00The Battle of Osmar Wells - OOB and Victory conditions<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not Osmar Wells on this occasion however another vital feature in a game played last year</td></tr>
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Apologies once again for the tardiness of campaign updates. As you recall, the previous series of returns had found our intrepid Major General David facing hostile forces outside the village of Osmar Wells on March 14th. 1884.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As always the players were provided with a detailed OOB </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Deployment and initial dispositions were always vitally important. As the umpire<br />
it was always critical for me to ensure previous standing orders and instructions<br />
were followed to a tee in order to...ahem..hamstring the lads where necessary.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few added snippets just to stir the rum punch a bit!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another more recent photo which I really like.</td></tr>
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The actual battle report and a few old nostalgic shots towards the end of the week...I promise.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two squadron's await orders in a game played last year.</td></tr>
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One of my all time favourite units in the collection has to be this unit of Bengal Lancers. Beautifully designed sculpts from Peter Gilder, they still maintain the character and details within their poses and faces despite having been first made nearly forty years ago.<br />
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This particular unit was painted for me by Gerry Web of Castaway Arts fame many ,many years ago.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Captain signals the advance. Lovely Connoisseur Miniatures available through Bicorne in the UK</td></tr>
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Apologies for the delay in posts this year as the other <a href="http://withpyjamasthroughawhiffofgrapeshot.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">blog</a> has been a bit more active with Napoleonic's and WW2 action.<br />
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I promise that this Sudan blog will be re-entering the fray with more campaign updates and some new models relating to the railways during the campaign.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-39600839195478749282018-02-09T10:47:00.001+08:002018-02-09T10:47:18.121+08:00Sudan Heliograph team now complete - is it a sign?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQ9w6LI6h0Gooz3peKd6-rV6kX11NBTdZ4aHxMvij1zkQgzoXFh_GX_mG-DpjE9BYr4iOTVdRvp9zecZbhVQVmU9XxoGGEG_aWJSJYXFcw_DWIoLPS7QmMx1-sJuip7WeGxfQ4_mEz6g9/s1600/IMG_4337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQ9w6LI6h0Gooz3peKd6-rV6kX11NBTdZ4aHxMvij1zkQgzoXFh_GX_mG-DpjE9BYr4iOTVdRvp9zecZbhVQVmU9XxoGGEG_aWJSJYXFcw_DWIoLPS7QmMx1-sJuip7WeGxfQ4_mEz6g9/s640/IMG_4337.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking for the enemy or simply communicating with the column.</td></tr>
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Finally I have managed to get a few hours to devote to a project that has been on the table for quite sometime: My Redoubt Miniatures Heliograph team.<br />
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This will be in use for the forthcoming games and testing out some scenarios etcetera for possible future articles and publications.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the excellent equipment kit from their often forgotten Sudan range.</td></tr>
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These Redoubt Miniatures have been in the collection for many years. When I say collection I do mean "lead pile" and has painted up very well. I have based them on an irregular footprint so that they can have a suitably rugged environment to do their vital work in.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The table covering is an excellent desert mat recommended to me by the very clever <br />
Dave Docherty of "One Man and His Brushes" fame.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nice Connoisseur Miniatures animal handler and mule managed to make their way onto the base as well.</td></tr>
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Hopefully these will be on the table very soon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-87643713974981064632018-01-23T08:03:00.000+08:002018-01-23T08:03:00.949+08:00"Where is that wily fox Osman Digna?"<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a photo depicting action from this weeks returns but a favourite nevertheless.</td></tr>
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The week two returns were a joy to put together. As mentioned in the previous posts, the fact that the players who were in the campaign took to the colour and atmosphere of a Victorian Colonial campaign with gusto absolutely made it a breeze.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first page of Bullers returns from the Umpire, namely me!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Page two...always nice to have a bit of poetic license.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">General Stewart appears to have a few things on his mind...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...as well as some challenges.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scope for a bit of colour is the aim on these returns.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Despite the occasional grammatical error and question marks being omitted I like to <br />
think it still reads well all these years later.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not all correspondence is one way. Major General Davis sends off a missive to his<br />
Commander in Chief to make sure he knows whats' going on...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and to ensure that vital supplies are not lost ion transit.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gin may not be the first thing on his mind though.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nothing like the battle being taken up to the boys in khaki.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Short and to the point methinks!</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362692927621663860.post-48481889663809867102018-01-15T11:14:00.001+08:002018-01-15T11:14:58.116+08:00The Campaign starts to warm up as order changes abound! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Time for some relaxing activities in camp outside Suakin. "Now one needs to get some practise in before those lads<br />
from the colony of New South Wales finally decide to arrive!" Captain Lambton certainly looks the part.</td></tr>
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The Sudan Campaign started up again shortly after the victorious action at Tukar Plains. The forces continued to push on and the efforts to relieve the desert of the enemy was certainly gaining some momentum despite the occasional "challenge" put in front of the players.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Revised orders from General Graham start to make their way around the desert</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nothing worse than a message signed off from the boss in "disbelief"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Redvers Bullers notes to the umpire prior to returns. Very well written sir!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now that's a lot of camels...whatever you do, don't get caught down wind.</td></tr>
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As one can tell, the players were certainly getting into the spirit of the campaign and the correspondence and general esprit d'corps was outstanding. The campaign was about to start to heat up literally as the forces of the Mahdi and his very trusty Lieutenant's were about to make life difficult for the Imperials...well in a gaming sense at least.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10