Titanic, Troubles....And Nuggie Pots.

 Wasssssssuuuuuup?!?!?


Cominatcha an extra 4lbs heavier, and recovering from a weekend away in Norn Iron with a dashing writeup of 6 solid games of MESBG. 


So, Whats The Crack?

Well, there was no crack. Crack actually means "having fun" in Ireland. You can find more about this and other confusions care of Ali G. But once you get used to the weather (not good), the very dry sense of humour, the excellent food, and a sense that your always being just a tiny bit careful about choosing words that describe issues of faith and nation, you will have a good time. It will be "good craic". Dont try and buy crack to get craic. 


What Went Down In The B-Town Beatdown?

So, my friend and I went for a long weekend of toy soldiers. In a youtube preview of the event, my faction choice got a bit of a slagging off. But they maybe underestimated my shitness at this game, and inability to stay out of trouble. 

So, minimal shooting, and plenty of fighting. Ranger Of Mirkwood surprisingly consistent in combat - you aim the dudes to get into multiple combats. Aim for folk of D5 and fight less than 5. Then go for it. Even non-elves with F5 arent safe. Rerolling 1s to wounds was supringly clutch. 


Army Review

Legolas - complete turd. 2 attacks means that 1vs1 he is going in the bin. Shoot folks horses, then hide to secure the vps.

"Tits Out" Tauriel - incredible. If youre f5 then your having a bad time. But over 6 games she was consistently ace....until she wasnt. Shes a female Boromir. If not killing, then shes dying.

Sentinels - these are the business. 

Rangers - these are also ace.


Did I Do Any Good?

I got a painting prize, which was good as a) I was an "out of towner" so no friendship votes and b) my amy looked bloody amazing. Ended on 3&3 for games, and considering I played a mirror match against Mirkwood, twice against the same Angmar player who was out for my blood in the rematch, and against those bastard bears, I thought was ok.



Irish livestock some to welcome us English.

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