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James Atherton
Registrace 20. 07. 2019
The Massacre at St Margaret's
This the seventh, and final, instalment in a series of videos documenting a skirmish wargame campaign played using my Gangland Gunplay rules. It depicts imagined hostilities between criminal gangs, set at some point in the 20th century, in the fictional English town of Hoodsbrough.
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Bragga and Lobkag
zhlédnutí 111Před měsícem
This is an after action report on a fantasy wargame played in the setting of Halfland. More information about Halfland, its peoples, and their history, can be found in the Annals of Halfland, a series of videos that can also be found on this channel.
The Battle of the Dunes
zhlédnutí 332Před měsícem
This is an after action report on a fantasy wargame played in the setting of Halfland. More information about Halfland, its peoples, and their history, can be found in the Annals of Halfland, a series of videos that can also be found on this channel.
The Battle of Myrtlemoor
zhlédnutí 394Před měsícem
This is an after action report on a fantasy wargame played in the setting of Halfland. More information about Halfland, its peoples, and their history, can be found in the Annals of Halfland, a series of videos that can also be found on this channel.
The Battle of the Verwood
zhlédnutí 371Před měsícem
This is an after action report on a fantasy wargame played in the setting of Halfland. More information about Halfland, its peoples, and their history, can be found in the Annals of Halfland, a series of videos that can also be found on this channel.
17 Slings and Arrows
zhlédnutí 113Před měsícem
This is part 17 of the Annals of Halfland, an ahistorical prehistory. These videos provide the imaginary setting for a series of fantasy wargames. Reports on those wargames can also be found on this channel.
Trevor Restores his Reputation
zhlédnutí 98Před 2 měsíci
This the sixth in a series of videos documenting a skirmish wargame campaign played using my Gangland Gunplay rules. It depicts imagined hostilities between criminal gangs, set at some point in the 20th century, in the fictional English town of Hoodsbrough.
Sergeant Smith Strikes Again
zhlédnutí 104Před 3 měsíci
This the fifth in a series of videos documenting a skirmish wargame campaign played using my Gangland Gunplay rules. It depicts imagined hostilities between criminal gangs, set at some point in the 20th century, in the fictional English town of Hoodsbrough.
The Battle of Great Hall
zhlédnutí 228Před 4 měsíci
This is an after action report on a fantasy wargame played in the setting of Halfland. More information about Halfland, its peoples, and their history, can be found in the Annals of Halfland, a series of videos that can also be found on this channel.
The Battle of Furzey Heath
zhlédnutí 261Před 4 měsíci
This is an after action report on a fantasy wargame played in the setting of Halfland. More information about Halfland, its peoples, and their history, can be found in the Annals of Halfland, a series of videos that can also be found on this channel.
16 Poison and Pansy
zhlédnutí 75Před 4 měsíci
This is part 16 of the Annals of Halfland, an ahistorical prehistory. These videos provide the imaginary setting for a series of fantasy wargames. Reports on those wargames can also be found on this channel.
The Strong Arm of the Law
zhlédnutí 90Před 4 měsíci
This the fourth in a series of videos documenting a skirmish wargame campaign played using my Gangland Gunplay rules. It depicts imagined hostilities between criminal gangs, set at some point in the 20th century, in the fictional English town of Hoodsbrough.
Red Quentin Airs His Grievance
zhlédnutí 125Před 5 měsíci
This the third in a series of videos documenting a skirmish wargame campaign played using my Gangland Gunplay rules. It depicts imagined hostilities between criminal gangs, set at some point in the 20th century, in the fictional English town of Hoodsbrough.
The Great Post Office Robbery
zhlédnutí 185Před 5 měsíci
This the second in a series of videos documenting a skirmish wargame campaign played using my Gangland Gunplay rules. It depicts imagined hostilities between criminal gangs, set at some point in the 20th century, in the fictional English town of Hoodsbrough.
The Rumble at the Railway Hotel
zhlédnutí 231Před 5 měsíci
This the first in a series of videos documenting a skirmish wargame campaign played using my Gangland Gunplay rules. It depicts imagined hostilities between criminal gangs, set at some point in the 20th century, in the fictional English town of Hoodsbrough.
Gangland Gunplay: 20th Century Skirmish Wargame Rules
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Gangland Gunplay: 20th Century Skirmish Wargame Rules
First World War Aerial Wargame Rules: Hexes and Halberstadts
zhlédnutí 407Před 10 měsíci
First World War Aerial Wargame Rules: Hexes and Halberstadts
This like a "Hyboria"...
I don't know if someone has asked this already, but I was wondering if you ever root for one side to win and even if not, are you ever disappointed when one side loses?
Not really. For me the fun is in setting up a situation, playing it out to see what happens, and just letting the story emerge.
Common Reckoning?
The common reckoning is the system of numbering the years initially used by the Skeldings and which was later adopted by many of the peoples of Halfland. Year 1 of the common reckoning is the year that Skeld the Stormblown and his 50 ships landed at the mouth of the Silverstream. See the video "The Waters Rise" for more details.
“His pitchfork skills could be utilized to advance social justice “ LOL. I love this humor!
The leader’s span of control reminds me a lot of the ICS (Incident Command System) we used at work, for disaster management situations
I would love to use these for the “Dark Ages” (and the Fall of Rome)!!! The leader’s “span of control” reminds me a lot of the ICS (Incident Command System) we used at work, for disaster management situations
They work well for those periods. If you are interested please do drop me an e-mail, and I will send you the pdf.
@@jamesathertonyt Will do. We have been displaced due to Hurricane Beryl. I’ll send you an email closer to the weekend. Thanks!
“As soon as you start casting spells … everything collapses “ That’s why I also love Tolkien. Very little in the way of magic warfare on the board
This seems like an awesome channel!!!
Thank you!
Always enjoy watching these stories play out. Love the models and terrain too! It's a nice break from the aesthetics of the leading manufacturers.
Thank you.
Another really enjoyable narrative and great looking game.
Thank you
Where do you get these models?
They are all 1/72nd scale plastic from Dark Alliance, widely available from range of online retailers.
5:50 Ahh when one of your units does a spectacular charge across the battlefield, crashing into the enemy to potentially make the decisive move of the battle …. Only to then stand still and do absolutely nothing when face to face with the enemy, not even swing a sword.
Yes indeed. Frustrating!
Do you play these Szenarios with someone or PvE?
They are all played solo - I play both sides.
What if, instead of magic, your tolkienesque world has high technology masked behind a veil or façade of superstition? You could use a knowledge of science, electronics, computing, even quantum physics like string theory and quantum entanglement for some of that "spooky action at a distance". I forget the name of who it was that said it, and I'm probably butchering the quote: "any technology sufficiently advanced is indistinguishable from magic."
You could go down that route for sure, and I think people have. It's not really to my taste, but if it's to yours, go for it!
@@jamesathertonyt I have been, actually. :) I'm quite intrigued about your take though, elves and orcs without magic. I've always thought that a defining feature of the elven race was its magic. What makes elves unique in your setting?
@@bugslayerprime7674 In my setting Elves are not a different species. They are a tribe of humans who have a particular forest based, tree worshipping culture. Similarly, Orcs are a tribe of humans who are particularly violent. On the other hand, halflings, dwarves and goblins are all distinct hominid, but non-human, species.
@@jamesathertonyt oh that's interesting. How did you see dwarves and hobbits as separate from human? I see them more like mutated genomes of human in my fantasy world, I guess because we have real world dwarfism and pygmy tribes, etc. but see elves as otherworldly.
@@bugslayerprime7674 Yes, something like that, but I see them more as related species, such as for example Neanderthals, rather than mutants.
I love people who make their own tabletop systems! You are contributing to the hobby and spread creatove energy, and that is endlessly valuable, bro!
Thank you. It's just playing with toy soldiers really, but I do like it!
"I have taken an English translation, arranged it into something resembling rhyming couplets, and chanted it". Where is the translation? What are the lyrics? Why no subtitles? Can you put the words in the description?
Outrageous. Those slings and arrows. A good depiction of an organised and well led force. Perhaps the absence of the bills was the undoing of the orcs.
Nasty business.
I really love your videos and the look and style of your table. Keep up the great work
Thank you. I will do my best!
Should come with a disclaimer- no livestock accidentally killed in this exchange of archery. That's a great example of seizing your moment and going for it. Conditions perfect for a reckoning.
That's what you get for messing with some Halflings for "sport"!
Halflings are small. But they should not be hunted for fun.
What are those figurines in your thumbnails?
They are 1/72nd scale plastic figures from Dark Alliance
Hlflings in ths entire setting seem really overpowered
I think the halfling victories have more to do with tactics and luck than halflings being intrinsically overpowered. The rules do apply explicit penalties to halflings, especially in melee combat.
This is fascinating story stelling man, I know I am two years behing the series rn, but it's truely astounding what you came up with
Thank you
It was amazing how effective the missile troops were in this particular battle, especially compared to some of your others where they don’t seem to fair as well.
Yes. I think on this occasion the Dogopolitans got a bit lucky. So it goes.
I do enjoy your exciting, clear, and measured method of telling the stories from your imagination. I would go so far to say you are the best teller of tales of all the miniature gamers I’ve seen on YT. You are very inspirational as a modeler and a miniature gamer. I look forward to many more stories regarding the inhabitants of Halfland.
I do enjoy your exciting, clear, and measured method of telling the stories from your imagination. I would go so far to say you are the best teller of tales of all the miniature gamers I’ve seen on YT. You are very inspirational as a modeler and a miniature gamer. I look forward to many more stories regarding the inhabitants of Halfland.
Thank you. That's very kind. And don't worry. There will be more.
Missiles seem to be hampering the orcish machinations.
Indeed. Maybe the Orcs need to refine their tactics. But somehow, I doubt that they will.
it is good to see the ways of orcish life.
Well that did not turn out how I thought it would.
Cracking stuff. I love seeing how a halfland battle plays out.
Interesting. Almost all of my gaming is solo, with for me the narrative (even for one-off games) being key; I have to know why they my guys are on the field, doing what they're doing; the game alone is not enough to satisfy.. A campaign, of course, supplies its own narrative, reasons for an action etc. etc. I have made and used my own maps & different systems, and (as I see others below have) used board games (inc. commercial board games) as the basis for campaign and as "battle generators". My tabletop rules themselves are constantly evolving, to supply me with challenges; be those managing my own (sometimes recalcitrant) army or finding or fighting an "AI-controlled" enemy. Some of my ways/methods & thoughts are on my (somewhat random) blog (denyers.blogspot.com/2018/04/introduction-after-lot-of-interest.html), where I'm always interested in ideas, discussion & feedback.
The inner fighting of the Orcs conducting these ritual combats = excellent story telling.
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Another Great Entry for Halfland!
damn, so many deaths in every single one of these battles so far
That seems to be how it usually goes...
As always these new 4 Narrative Battle Reports and History are Great.
Thank you.
This series in a way inspired me to create my very own world. At the moment I need to do my dreaded task of coming up with a map for my continent, but I am willing to leave my comfort zone and draw something... maybe I will do that in combination with my planned bycicle ride tommorow... I have an exciting phase in my life right now where I just graduated job training last tuesday, began working a real damn job this week (for the first time in my life) and had to kinda get to grips with the reality that I won't see the friends I made in class from the last summer to now anymore every single day of the week, I know they will be the one very certain constant in my life from now on, which gives me more peace of mind then I can put in words tbh, but it feels kinda good to take a break from all that (very cool, yet still pretty exhausting) chaos in my life by literally getting into another world and not just another world, but one that only exists, because I thought it should. So yeah: Thanks for the insperation dude!
Glad to have been of service. And good luck with all of it!
I jsut got in and this wonderful story was waiting for me. Tonight is a good night. Thanks.
It seems really cool, i've sent an email, great work!!
Thank you. It's always good to hear from people out there who enjoy this stuff. E-mail received and rules sent. I hope you have fun with them.
Just found the series- very awesome! Love the smaller chapters, well edited and written- this is such a cool way to solo play- great job!
Well thank you, Sir! Glad you are enjoying it.
An interesting video that I agree with on many points. Makes you want to start a campaign again. 😊
Thank you...and go for it!
The long arm of the law was cut down to size by Trevor. Great stuff.
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
I absolutely love these narrative battles, they're so fun and original. I look forward to finding out what happens next :D
Thank you. That's great to hear.
This sounds fascinating, and is encouraging me to try out solo wargaming in an imaginary world of my own design. Not the lack of arts and crafts (I enjoy that part) but the flexibility and being able to make my own lore instead of depending on lore I want to take apart and redo because I don't like it the way it is. Probably use someone else's rule though - I don't have a clue how to write a rule set and no real interest in it.
The great thing about solo wargaming is that you can spend your time on the things that bring you joy, whether that be the crafting, the rule writing, the world building, the story telling, or whatever, and not on the things that don't. Go for it!
Hi another entertaining video. Could you answer this please? Are you from NW UK?
From England , but not NW. Born and brought up in Yorkshire, but I have lived in the south for many years.
@@jamesathertonyt Cheers for that. It is just like you sound that you come from where I live and I was wondering if you did we could hook up as I have a non-white gang from the same box set as you're using, who would have loved to muscle in on the strawberry market of Hoodsbourgh. Anyway, keep up the entertainment, it's great fun.
I loved how effective Sgt Smith and his lawgiver truncheon of righteousness was in that game. He must have had training by William E Fairbairn on a brief secondment from Hooddborough to the Shanghai police.
Yes indeed. Sergeant Smith is a legend.
Definitely leading the way ! This is what wargaming should be about
Thank you
Beautiful miniatures here!
Thank you
Glad you brought it back!
Don't worry. There is plenty more Halfland to come.
I am really happy to see more Halfland background, great stuff.
Thank you. It is good that you like it, as there is more to come!
@@jamesathertonyt Great. i was worried that your gangland games had taken over from Halfland.
No, not taken over, but will be running in parallel for a while. There are a couple of gangland gunplay videos in progress, which will be followed in due course by the next instalment of the Halfland saga. I've also got a WW2 project on the go, so there might be a video or two on that at some point.