tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52969266129199437822024-03-05T21:54:43.868-08:00Lead, Paint and the GeneralMy blog dedicated to miniature wargames and roleplaying RPGs. Feel free to join the troops, relax and participate in the discussion ...jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.comBlogger216125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-19961026139853533632014-01-05T10:32:00.000-08:002014-01-05T10:32:07.113-08:00Greetings, I have moved the rock I was underGreetings troops,<br />
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Happy 2014!<br />
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I must apologize that 2013 was a quiet year on the blog. I must thank all you followers for sticking with me. Just a quick post since the little one is up from the nap.<br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
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Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-64241388521987190942013-09-23T05:09:00.001-07:002013-09-23T05:09:50.993-07:00Desk occupants !!Here is a shot of one of the numerous projects going on within the confines of my desk!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbguTRChjGbcVfaxh1k8K2BLPlSEY3zlfpxjjkJVae9kWfsxL-ShqcVXRdzxf2c9yvdyiWgTtn_SIcGIdG_grhl2nDNREUNqZnuyN-BK3p2Vgm4Fl71HJUrHzCCS6R2w9NDKQvrPKCv0Q/s640/blogger-image-14092121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbguTRChjGbcVfaxh1k8K2BLPlSEY3zlfpxjjkJVae9kWfsxL-ShqcVXRdzxf2c9yvdyiWgTtn_SIcGIdG_grhl2nDNREUNqZnuyN-BK3p2Vgm4Fl71HJUrHzCCS6R2w9NDKQvrPKCv0Q/s640/blogger-image-14092121.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Enjoy! Sound off what is currently on your desk !!</div><div><br></div><div>Mezz</div>jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-39665856467264254832013-09-22T15:09:00.001-07:002013-09-22T15:09:17.000-07:00Hello !!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FuWvr4GaFCR3gDL_2WYIDDIuhtz1wiUexiazQ-7D3pN7FtVK0Tx2OduqXtvx1vtKPRGXD-qAAQWHeXDGyBk77XbbvzRpUxVmv2t1Xg7_rvpvDW9PcqA5ZT6F22AkrQslV0y260m4-DY/s640/blogger-image-306649301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FuWvr4GaFCR3gDL_2WYIDDIuhtz1wiUexiazQ-7D3pN7FtVK0Tx2OduqXtvx1vtKPRGXD-qAAQWHeXDGyBk77XbbvzRpUxVmv2t1Xg7_rvpvDW9PcqA5ZT6F22AkrQslV0y260m4-DY/s640/blogger-image-306649301.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Fellow followers,<div><br></div><div>I am here! I have not forgotten you. I will spare you of long drawn out stories but I am back.</div><div><br></div><div>I have been extremely busy with many commissions. I will be posting lots of photos soon. Be on the look out.</div><div><br></div><div>Tune in ! Keep the paint flowing and the dice rolling ...</div><div><br></div><div>Joe Mezz</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XP6TUDGwwyAsAGgk9rhPI3XbU6CVuVFzV8m29ZtFYLvQggUlRHm4TtvgGNhwyeEzs6z0231_cPZ7oY0NomLJnA0vBZq5HHdrF7LXWRIwdOcysU5Vb5dCx8FhusLSAH5BYdQCfvjBePw/s640/blogger-image-223895599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XP6TUDGwwyAsAGgk9rhPI3XbU6CVuVFzV8m29ZtFYLvQggUlRHm4TtvgGNhwyeEzs6z0231_cPZ7oY0NomLJnA0vBZq5HHdrF7LXWRIwdOcysU5Vb5dCx8FhusLSAH5BYdQCfvjBePw/s640/blogger-image-223895599.jpg"></a></div><br></div>jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-63775336939601471712013-02-12T14:34:00.001-08:002013-02-12T14:34:18.781-08:00Present and Accounted For !Greetings troops,<br />
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Still here. Although I haven't had much posting time on the blog. Much on the plate of life for sure.<br />
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My wife and I have had the blessing of our second child Sophia being born earlier this week. She is a beautiful baby and we are extremely happy that she has joined our family. My oldest daughter and dog seem especially happy. So as you can imagine we have our hands full in the house at this time.<br />
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I am diligently working on 2 commissions as we speak. I posted earlier about them. Steve of WWPD fame and friend of mine has trusted me with his Bolt Action Russian Infantry. I am proud to say I have presented him with 2/3's of the 57 man set from Plastic Soldier Company. I am working on his 3rd squad of 15 men as I type. I still have his Heavy Weapons Support and 45 mm AT gun in que.<br />
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The second commission of mine is for my friend Judson of the Bolt Action WWPD website fame. I have finished 10 of his British Infantry for Cold Wars, PA next month. I will also be getting to him 4 British Engineers and 1 British Commando carrying a wounded fellow. I still am working on 15 of his British infantry and have a mortar team as well as a 17 pounder in que for him.<br />
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I will be getting pictures up of the finished British soon most likely in the next couple of days. I will also be posting Wargaming Wednesday photos too! I want to try and work on the ongoing Savage Mezz Zombie story and get a posting out as well soon. Thank you so much for being patient.<br />
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I do have a request from my readers. Since GW renamed all the paints in their line I am a touch lost looking for my favorites. I am looking for a wash that is purple in nature. I believe it used to be called Leviathan? Can anyone help me with the new name of it ?<br />
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I look forward to getting some more post out to you, the readers! Enjoy<br />
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Keep the paint flowing and the dice rolling !<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-30675411419650617682013-01-30T07:48:00.002-08:002013-01-30T07:48:39.429-08:00Janurary Commission WIPSGreetings troops,<br />
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I am still here! I have been hiding from my Xbox 360 and getting to tons of painting lately. I have two commissions going as we speak. My friend Steve's Russian Infantry, HMG teams, Antitank teams and 45mm antitank guns. I have 2/3 of his infantry completed at this point of time. These Russians multiple like feeding gremlins after midnight.<br />
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My friend Judson's British are being worked on as Russian soldiers dry. I am currently working on his British Infantry for Cold Wars in March. I also have his British Engineers, Mortar team and a 17 pdr in tow.<br />
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I am also entering my Warlord Viking for the Saga painting contest on the WWPD Tapestry site. Being a WWPD staff member, I am not allowed to win anything and that is perfectly fine with me. I figured I would add it to the fray to get other's competitive juices flowing.<br />
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Here are 2/3rds of the Russian Infantry, with 19 poses for 57 men in one set. DEAL! <br />
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Here is the Warlord Viking, getting based as we type<br />
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Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-1724454927849721952013-01-03T15:50:00.000-08:002013-01-03T15:50:23.065-08:001st New Year's Hobby Resolution Complete!Greetings Troops !<br />
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I am proud to announce my <b>FIRST</b> 2013 hobby resolution has been accomplished! I just ordered my book copy of <a href="http://ambushalleygames.com/" target="_blank">Force on Force</a> produced by Ambush Alley Games and Osprey Publishing. It has been on my convention playlist for some time BUT it seems overly popular and ALWAYS booked. Actually I would love to run a game using Force On Force someday at a convention. With our newest little one coming soon this would be more of a long term goal. Look to 2014 at a convention near you, maybe ;)<br />
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The book has been ordered and should be here next week sometime. I can't wait to get my hands on it and get reading. I believe I will be using 15mm forces for now. There are some great 15mm modern lines out there! Such companies as <a href="http://www.rebelminis.com/" target="_blank">Rebel Minis</a>, <a href="http://www.quickreactionforce.co.uk/" target="_blank">QRF Models</a> and <a href="http://www.peterpig.co.uk/" target="_blank">Peter Pig</a> have excellent models for modern military geekness. I can't wait to see what direction this leads.<br />
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Achievement Unlocked !<br />
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Keep the Paint Flowing and the Dice Rolling.<br />
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<br />jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-13819855830536871952013-01-01T11:05:00.001-08:002013-01-01T11:05:55.698-08:00Happy New Year and the gaming hopes !Greetings troops,<br />
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As we hit the end of the year and holiday seasons I wish to extend a Happy New Year! I am lucky to be able to share our hobby with you the reader. This year has been a busy one indeed. Much gaming and painting along with 3 gaming conventions kept my gaming geekness happy.<br />
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No reason to go over my gaming year since you have been following along. I wanted to look towards the future and make some New Yea gaming resolutions. So join along and smile, laugh or cry. We all know we have similar wants and goals year after year.<br />
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<b> Really ? </b>Yes, I know what you are thinking. How could you add more rulesets to your gaming plate. It's true that I already have <a href="http://www.flamesofwar.com/" target="_blank">Flames of War</a>, <a href="http://www.warlordgames.com/home/bolt-action/" target="_blank">Bolt Action</a> and Saga on my bookshelf. My painting que is chocked full of Americans/Russians/British/Germans for Bolt Action and Vikings for Saga. I can say that I do not one one gamer who isn't looking ahead for his or her next "fix". so here are some of my 2013 targets.</div>
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<li><a href="http://ambushalleygames.com/" target="_blank">Force on Force</a> - Osprey Publishing's modern warfare rulesets has been on my list for some time. I have numerous model companies products in line of sight for future growth. I am still a tad torn to what scale to go though. Right now it is a push/shove between 15mm and 25mm. They have numerous periods to quench your history thirst. I just want to get my feet in the door and start with the main ruleset! Every time I attempted to find a game at any convention it was full. It seems to be a solid ruleset with a great following.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.infinitythegame.com/infinity/en/" target="_blank">Infinity</a> - Science Fiction skirmish rules? Yes please! With numerous factions for any gamer preference along with a low model count needed to start makes for a great game. It has a huge following and great forums. Again, I will get a rule book and move from there.</li>
<li>28mm Viking army completed for Saga</li>
<li>28mm American army completed for Bolt Action</li>
<li>28mm German army completed for Bolt Action</li>
<li>15 or 28mm modern forces for Force On Force or Savage Worlds</li>
<li>New commission work - 2012 started a new chapter for me as a painter for hire. I take projects one at a time and always strive for customer satisfaction. I look forward to providing services again this year</li>
<li>Zombies - using Savage World rules and or Force On Force as well. I am still on the fence for scale but I figure it will be 15mm for now. I wouldn't be surprised to find 28mm figures slowly get painted as well. </li>
<li>Blog posts - I am gonna try for at least 1 to 2 posts a week. Last year was a busy year and it affected my postings. I appreciate your patience. I do hope to make the Savage World Zombie story line a bi-weekly post. It's one of the more popular posts for the blog!</li>
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These are some of the more forward goals I have for the year. Please feel free to share your own. Together, we can keep each other on track.</div>
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Happy New Year ! Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling.</div>
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jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-22687981812021818152012-12-13T18:03:00.001-08:002012-12-13T18:03:23.401-08:00Wargaming WednesdayGreetings troops,<br />
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A delayed post due to my limit being reached in the GB storage of the google blog universe ! I had to come up with other options and hopefully a solution to the madness. Another Wednesday of Wargaming for the masses. On to the photos ...<br />
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These photos are from a 28mm war games board at Historicon 2012. They were home grown rules per the host in the third picture. I was impressed with his use of common models and toys to allow a huge feast for the gaming eyes. I was in such a blur of photos I forgot to ask if it was a modern game or zombie fest type game. Either way enjoy.<br />
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Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-91448260657095803452012-11-23T06:18:00.000-08:002012-11-23T06:18:29.219-08:00Fast Forward ...<i> The hospital was declared ground zero of the invasion. Invasion was a loose term. This invasion was not an army of soldiers or a swarm of insects. It was "humans" attacking humans. Not violence in the form of weapons but fear and the unknown. The dead were spreading at an alarming rate. People were looking towards the government for answers they did not have. Defend in place began for most, survival was on everyone's mind.</i><br />
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<i>Who would have thought those doomsday prep people had the right idea!</i> Tom thought to himself as he finished boarding up the last of his first floor windows. The walkers seemed to be everywhere these days. The first step was to board up the house and figure out his next move. Many people panicked and ran for the hills. Unfortunately this hasty reaction caused more panic and congestion to all roadways. The only thing it did seem to do was add targets of opportunity to the walkers. Running with no plan, supplies or destination was worse than defending in place for the moment.</div>
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Jimmy didn't know how it all happened. He lost his partner to an attack weeks ago before the outbreak was declared official. He was lucky enough to be cleared before the hospital was locked down. The hospital was locked down and those unfortunate still to be inside have either been consumed, infected and dying or hiding until someone decided to move attempt rescues. Someone ... A vague term but honest. The government was trying to keep control. Military bases had become strongholds. The more secured government buildings have also done the same. Not true regarding anything else. The no man zones consist of anything else not military base or secured government areas. The last emergency messages over television and radio advised stay in place. Easier said than done.<br />
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Jimmy was glad it was just him and his roommate Kyle. Kyle was also a firefighter and EMT in the same department. Kyle was on top of the roof standing watch while Jimmy finished boarding up the first floor openings. As important as it was to board up the house, it produced noise which attracted the walkers. Noise was one of the easiest ways to draw attention these days. Noise for survival was a double edge sword that needed to be faced. At least today's task was completed with no major delays or "visitors".<br />
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><i style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Toughness: 5</i></li>
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The house was easy to defend being on the corner of the neighborhood street. The two level house was boarded up as tight as they could manage on the first floor. They took the stairs out and place an extension ladder as their means of accessing the 2nd floor. The ladder was hooked up with a pulley and rope to extend and retract it for safety. Power had not worked for some time now that chaos had consumed much of the population. Candles and camping stoves are now king. The defense of the house also had a roof access flap in the roof to be able to use the roof as an observation post. Not too shabby for a bunch of firefighters.<br />
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It got dark quick but it was Mother Nature that had a hand in that. The ladder was raised for the night and the guys decided to settle in for the night. It was amazing how silent the neighborhood became at night. Dim lights from candles and flashlights appeared throughout various houses. Some house remained dark and the occasional scream or walker moan filled the void.<br />
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Kyle opened up a can of beef ravioli and passed it to Jimmy. They agreed to one can a piece for the next couple of nights till they were able to come up to some ideas or options. Jimmy took a fork full of cold ravioli and peered through the window blinds. Kyle moved over to him and looked put the window. Nothing but the occasional walker and abandoned streets once active. "What ya thinking Jimmy?" Kyle muttered.<br />
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jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-6495855902324670992012-11-21T00:00:00.000-08:002012-11-21T00:00:15.920-08:00PSC RussiansHello Troops,<br />
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As any good gamer knows, Bolt Action has arrived and being welcomed with open arms. I have been fortunate to be a part of WWPD's BoltAction.net as well as being comissioned for painting for Judson's British Commonwealth (hit the table at Fall In) and now Steve's Russians. My personal army at this time is US Airborne and US Infantry as well as some FJ's.<br />
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Steve's Russians are from PSC's 28mm line. They clean up fast, are detailed to make painting easy and overall get two thumbs up from me. Here is the Combat Medic I did a trial run on recently.<br />
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I use the Flames of War paint guide for Russian uniforms. This female medic has the Khaki uniform color, which is an alternative color for the Russians. Keep an eye out for more WIPS of Steve's Russians.<br />
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Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling.<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-23587305161508200692012-11-18T18:34:00.000-08:002012-11-18T18:34:00.470-08:00Some Saga WIPSHello troops,<br />
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Just some WIPS for the Viking SAGA army I have started. Dirty Jon and Steve generously donated these to my forces. Keep an eye out for more WIPS !<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-2224441750805492122012-11-07T18:24:00.001-08:002012-11-07T18:24:21.690-08:00Works in ProgressGreetings troops,<br />
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I thought I would drop some WIPS your way ...<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-29184689252693266322012-10-29T06:44:00.001-07:002012-10-29T06:44:18.568-07:00Armored Rifles !Greetings,<br />
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The other night I was able to get a Flames of War game in with my buddy Steve. It was actually my first V3 game in some time and I was excited to get my GIs on the table once again.<br />
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I placed these armored mortars in the tree line to support my advancing units. They did a decent job with the smoke support I based my movement on. Smoke is always an option to be used and forces many players in moving units and losing ROF shots.<br />
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This was my "right hook". Three 75mm Shermans and two 76mm Shermans were supporting my Armor Infantry platoon's advance on the right flank. I also included the CO in a jeep to keep the boys moving.<br />
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My engineers were deployed as far forward as I could in a field. My second Armored Infantry platoon remained mounted and deployed in the field as well. It was not going to be an easy assault since the stubborn Germans were dug in and had a looming ambush as well.<br />
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The right flanks plan was to use the road for rapid movement and take advantage of the new distances in V3. Since the tanks were in the woods, bog checks were rolled. Of course, in good noob fashion, my 76 Shermans bogged.<br />
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The right flank's movement was hampered by the reserve roll deployment of a stug platoon. I moved the halftracks off the road and ordered them hull down. This allowed my supporting tanks to move up fast and push forward. Knowing my 75s had little to no chance of popping stugs front armor, I fired smoke and hit one target.<br />
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I decided to move my armored infantry forward with machine guns blazing. Armored Rifles are new to me and I believe I got transport tunnel vision. Smoke failed to deploy and things got SNAFU very quickly.<br />
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Steve's German forces unleashed a volley of fire from Hertz' and PAK 40s. My failed smoke barrage and failed pinning machine fire allowed carnage. Halftracks exploded, tossing surviving troops out. Steve's dug in infantry poured machine gun fire into the wounded ranks and annihilated the remaining platoon. Ugh ... lesson learned the hard way.<br />
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I was able to lay down some smoke a little to late. But it allowed the engineers to move out and be covered for a counter assault. Smoke is good but this particular smoke WAS needed earlier.<br />
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The right flank's supporting tanks were able to push the Stugs back as the 76s moved forward to show US strength. The half-tracks got back on the road and began to move forward once again.<br />
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This building was occupied by German Recon units and were taken out by elements of my TD's support units. The PAKs were still commanding the junction but not enough to prevent movement on the right flank.<br />
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Smoke was delivered for the Engineers assault run into the stubborn German line. This was gonna get messy for both sides. <br />
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The assault was brutal. Hand to hand was exchanged by both sides and eventually the US forces were destroyed with brutal costs to the Germans. Steve had to make a motivation test and failed. His German infantry was too battered to hold the field. The Hertz' platoon remained.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">STUG popped 1 75 Sherman ... </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Engineer assualt ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still pushing !</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can't stop now </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All or nothing ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brutal ... left flank is decimated for both sides !</td></tr>
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My right flank got into a position to deploy the infantry for a push on one objective. The tanks setup for shots on the PAKs as well as supporting infantry.<br />
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The PAKs got pinned with some needed support of the Armor Mortars. It was an aggressive push for the win.<br />
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My 76s Shermans couldn't hold and became victims of some great shooting by Steve. My infantry moved forward to push for the objective. Defensive fire prevented the push. UGH !<br />
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The battle was a close one indeed. It was a 4-3 win for Steve. I appreciate the learning time and great fun Steve ! Can't wait to hit the table once again !<br />
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Be safe ... keep the paint flowing and the dice rolling.<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-7865792458457338612012-10-15T08:26:00.002-07:002012-10-15T08:26:46.824-07:00Wargaming Wednesday Early !Greetings troops,<br />
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I thought I would get this post out for the week since I am a tad horrible on the "day subject" post. Although I have dropped themed days, I figured to keep this one and share the hobby from my point of view. We all know that the favorite thing of us gamers is to haggle over pictures.<br />
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So without further delay, I introduce to you gamers Wargaming Wednesday - Early !<br />
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The above picture says it all. I cannot agree with it more. I am sure all you gamers out there can agree that our wives, girlfriends and families want us to be happy and anticipate our arrival home with gamer loot. <br />
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This board involved some cool 28mm Victorian Steampunk armies. Forgive me for not knowing the rule sets or figure involved. It was a popular table indeed and never empty. If you have any further information or know what this game detailed please comment below !<br />
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The above beauty is soon to be part of some AARs of my buddy Steve and I. We played some Flames of War the other evening and came down to a close game loss for me 3-4. Brutal of a game and another awesome learning experience at the hands of the jedi master. I am building up my armored forces into an armored rifle company. I already have the infantry and armor units so the only thing left is the half tracks for the infantry !<br />
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Stay tuned for the recent AAR battle I will be posting this week along with Steve.<br />
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Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-13570235228283580272012-10-13T13:53:00.003-07:002012-10-13T13:53:38.034-07:00The Hobbit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was able to get another book read recently and added it to my book count for the year. The Hobbit was a novel I read years ago and quite frankly enjoyed every time I have picked it up. Over the years I have been able to read it numerous times, seen as a stage production and await Peter Jackson's epic screen production.<br />
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J.R.R. Tolkien's work was first published in 1937 (UK) and was well accepted. The novel won the Carnegie Medal as well as a prize from the New York Herald Tribune in the juvenile fiction category. The first edition was 310 pages as my e-reader version was about 239 "pages". <br />
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The Hobbit was written in a way that seemed it was a story being shared over some ale in a small medevial tavern. It flowed smoothly and allowed the reader to never slip out of the plot or lose interest.<br />
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Bilbo Baggins is a simple hobbit as they come. His love of home, company, meals and conversation is the norm of his life in the Hollow. It all changes when Gandalf shows up and "convinces" Bilbo to host a party. And the adventure begins !<br />
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I am not going to ruin the plot or ending. I am only recommending a new book to re-read or start !<br />
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5 out of 5 Hobbit feet ! <br />
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Enjoy ...<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezz<br />
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jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-30069146995164983072012-10-03T04:31:00.001-07:002012-10-03T04:31:50.993-07:00Wargaming Wednesday !Greetings Troops,<br />
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Another Wednesday and another gaming photo! Enjoy ....<br />
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The above photo is of my friend Steve of WWPD fame. This is one of the boards for Nationals at Historicon 2012. I can't remember exactly where he ranked but I believe it was in the top 15. As you can see it was a winter board and one of many that the I95 guys put together. I have participated in many I95 tournaments and have to say their boards are awesome.<br />
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This board is a group of gents playing Dystopian Wars. Not a fancy board to say the least but a popular one. I can say the models of the naval forces are awesome. I am not sold on the land forces though. I have caught wind that they have also started a 28mm skirmish game as well. Looks cool but I do not have anyone nearby that plays any of it. So I am not going to look at them, lol.<br />
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Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-31194408815849658932012-09-28T07:00:00.000-07:002012-09-28T07:00:07.235-07:00Deep thoughts ...Greetings,<br />
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I have been recently debating how to improve my blog and came up to some thoughts on how things are running. Hear me out and feel free to add, subtract or suggest things. It is after all your blog. Your my readers and target audiences. Speak out !<br />
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Here are some things I am debating or changing.<br />
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<li>Backgrounds - I decided to make the blog easy on the eyes. Simple colors, fonts and layout to allow the blog post to stick out and be easy to read and enjoy.</li>
<li>Sidebar gadgets. I cleaned up the list of sidebar items on the right hand side of the blog. It was cluttered and just too much to keep track of.</li>
<li>Content themed days. I believe I have gotten carried away with the themed days. For example Zombie Fridays, Savage Saturdays and the like. I had too much going in my mind. I have decided to just supply to you various posts with no themed days. Please let me know if you want more or less of something. I am open to suggestions. I have just felt that placing weekly themed items just mad my posts and such watered down just to make the "deadline".</li>
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These were the major points I have been debating and thinking about. I hope to be able to make quality posts again and allow you the reader the enjoyment of our hobby. I love being able to share and interact with you all on this blog and through yours as well.<br />
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Thanks again for being a fellow "follower" !!!<br />
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Keep the paint flowing and the Dice rolling.<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezz jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-13871882255020869502012-09-26T15:36:00.001-07:002012-09-26T15:36:12.963-07:00Star Wars X-Wing Miniature GameGreetings troops,<br />
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The other day Steve-O and I was able to dive into the new tabletop game <a href="http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=174" target="_blank">Star Wars X-Wing Miniature Game</a> from Fantasy Flight Games. I know what your thinking and I did hear the rabble rabble from 4th platoon in the rear. The beloved Star Wars has had numerous failures in the gaming market, most notably in the video game market.<br />
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First off, the miniatures are excellent. The starter set comes with two TIE fighters and one X-Wing fighter. The game pieces are well made and lots of gaming goodies. You can buy single fighters as well to bolster your forces. And don't gag on the prices. A single ship comes with the fighter of choice, flight stand, numerous pilot cards, tokens and extras to make it worth it.<br />
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If you want to see the basics and such visit the above link. If you want to see Steve-O's review of our AAR visit him at <a href="http://www.wwpd.net/2012/09/publish-star-wars-x-wing-overview-and.html" target="_blank">WWPD</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This severely damaged X-Wing is calling for help !</td></tr>
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The X-Wing in the above photo was severely damaged and is feverishly attempting repairs. Systems are barely active and the X-Wing has called for some overwatch until his astromech droid gets things straight. The pilot decided to limp into an asteroid field and await the arrival of his protection fighters.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TIE Advance and his TIE wingman circle the wounded fighter.</td></tr>
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The Imperial TIE patrol split into 2 wings and decided to approach the contact from 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock. "Sir, we have a contact in the asteroid field. It appears to be a Rebel X-Wing fighter seen blasting its way out of Sector 4. Orders ?" The flight leader decided it would be wise to attack immediately. "Attack pattern Alpha on my mark. 3 .. 2 .. 1 ... GO."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The calm before the storm!</td></tr>
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TIEs screamed into the sector and begin transferring power to their cannons. "Sir, We have contacts coming out of hyperspace. 2 contacts. One X-Wing and one Y-Wing." The flight leader looked at his screen. "Flight A continue towards the asteroid field. TIE Black 3 you are free to engage our new threats."<br />
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The flight leader had been in this situation before. Experience and a bit of luck was his teacher. "Imperial Flight Control, this is Imperial Flight Watchtower. We are engaging our original target and a new threat. Please have all available TIE on reserve status." "TIE Flight Watchtower, Imperial Flight Control copies. Additional TIEs on standby."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Divide and Conquer !</td></tr>
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TIE Flight leader locks on to the wounded X-Wing with his proton torpedoes and squeezes off a laser barrage. MISS ! His TIE wing man screams towards the new threat and begins his run at an X-Wing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rebels split up to assist their wounded comrade.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brash TIE pilots never survive long. This one is almost a goner.</td></tr>
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TIE Black 3 lines up his shot and squeezes. MISS! His intended target although fared better. The X-Wing fired back and struck Black 3 with punishing laser fire. Black 3 shuddered with systems crashing and small fires starting in the cockpit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flying tank is a tempting target for the TIE Advance</td></tr>
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TIE Flight leader lined up the Rebel flying tank. He smirked as he dealt out imperial fury via green laser fire. The Y-Wing shock violently but still carried on his flight path.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fray develops into chaos.</td></tr>
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Flight A moved towards the fight and prepared to come in fast and furious. TIE flight leader engaged the Y-Wing and begin to set up his next run. The wounded X-Wing sped past TIE flight leader and attempted to buy more time for repairs. Black 3 and the defending X-Wing were still trading blows.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The brash TIE fighter reverses flight to attack. The X-Wing does the same.</td></tr>
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Black 3 was angry and determined to deal some punishment to the Rebel. He performed an extreme maneuver and brought his fighter back around for another run. The X-Wing followed suit and lined up his shot as well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overview of battle.</td></tr>
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The wounded X-Wing seeing the developing clash of the brash TIE pilot decided to form up to his X-Wing partner to provide some needed support. Flight A split up to take different approaches into the asteroid field.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One brash pilot explodes as the X-Wings zoom by.</td></tr>
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TIE Black 3 felt nothing. X-Wing laser fire cut his fighter to pieces and introduce the cold black space to his fighter cockpit interior. KABOOM ! TIE flight leader saw the explosion and requested a TIE fighter to replace him. Imperial flight control copied and launch the replacement.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The battle still in full swing.</td></tr>
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"I CANT SHAKE THEM!" the Y-Wing pilot screamed over the rebel channel. "Proceed to coordinates 23/45 Gold 1. We will attempt to get you some cover." The Y-Wing shook again as his shields came down and various hull hits began to find placement. TIE flight leader smiled. The rebel will be his.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Rookie flying in as reserve maneuvers behind the X-Wings.</td></tr>
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TIE Gray 3 just graduated from the flight academy and found himself in his first battle. As he approached he was lucky enough to find himself behind two X-Wings, one being the wounded target he was briefed on.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Rookie's pilot cards.</td></tr>
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Flight A screams through the asteroid field and finds one of the X-Wings had changed course to provide cover for the wounded X-Wing as well as the wounded Y-Wing. Laser fire erupts. One of the TIEs is struck and catches fire.<br />
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The Y-Wing needs to buy some time for his crippled fighter. He pulls hard left and attempts to use the asteroid as cover. The TIE advance called his move and followed suit. He lined up the fighter and got target acquired tones in his head set.<br />
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Steve's X-Wing finally repaired itself and decided to get back into the fight. Red 4 was struck by laser fire from Flight A and had shield failure. The rookie lined up the fighter and hit ferociously. Red 4 turned over slightly and exploded into a huge fireball.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The TIE Advance found his target and destroyed the Y-Wing.</td></tr>
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Y-Wing Gold 1 soon joined his comrade as the TIE Advance unleashed a volley of torpedoes on the flying tank. Fire and metal exploded into the asteroid field. Red 5 scored a revenge kill on the wounded TIE in Flight A but it was too late. The wounded X-Wing did not escape. The Imperials had won this battle.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the AAR. This is an awesome game and I am sure to add it to my collection.<br />
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Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling.<br />
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jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-39316767736539801592012-09-26T00:00:00.000-07:002012-09-24T17:52:24.286-07:00Wargaming WednesdayGreetings troops,<br />
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Today I actually get Wargaming Wednesday's photo up on time ! Enjoy ...<br />
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Here is some 28mm action for you the reader. As you have already identified, these are US forces in the above picture. Force on Force was an extremely popular game rule system at Historicon 2012. As I have reported before I was unable to get into the game and didn't preregister for it. No one appeared to drop out of the game ... Ugh!<br />
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I am not sure what line of figures or vehicles are used in the above picture. I can tell you that each force had its own objectives and made for a very interesting game board with chaos rampant throughout.<br />
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Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezz jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-1624841726513040232012-09-15T14:27:00.000-07:002012-09-15T14:27:13.054-07:00Wargaming Wednesday !Hello Troops,<br />
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Once again I have been a tad late getting Wargaming Wednesday out to you the reader. Please forgive me ! Without further delay i present to you, Wargaming Wednesday's entry.<br />
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This beautiful landscape was for an awesome game of Mars:1889. I believe that is the game set rules being used. Either way this table was amazing. The miniatures were excellent and it seemed to be a popular table for the time I was at Historicon.<br />
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Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-41693050271513519572012-09-07T15:28:00.000-07:002012-09-07T15:28:00.901-07:00Completed 28mmGreetings troops,<br />
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Here is a completed photo of my US Airborne Lt. He is a 28mm figure from Warlord miniatures.<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-61361485312792374952012-09-06T00:00:00.000-07:002012-09-06T00:00:01.788-07:00Bolt Action HQ NCOGreetings Troops,<br />
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Here is a WIP photos of my NCO for my US Airborne. Bolt Action fever is getting crazy here for WWPD. Look for it at Fall In this fall. We are running a demo scenarios table for everyone to be involved.<br />
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Keep the Paint flowing and Dice rolling ...<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-36952020717131828402012-09-03T12:14:00.002-07:002012-09-03T12:14:45.966-07:00A strange new world ...<i> I awaken in a tree. My mind a blur and foggy. How did I get here ? Where am I ?</i><br />
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No where to go but down. I hopped down and began my descend to the forest floor. My mind was racing. Where do I go and what do I do ? Calm down and breath. First things first. Shelter and food before it gets dark.<br />
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I head down the tree and begin to collect wood for shelter, tools and possibly a fire. The forest thinned out and begin to clear towards a beach and waterfront. Water being a source of food and crop water made my decision to camp this area first very easy. I chose a hill nearby and begin the process.<br />
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I took the small pile of wood and fashioned a pick head axe to dig into the hill. After about an hour I made a decent head way into the hill. I placed some walls towards the front and rested. After a quick stop I looked towards the back of cave shelter and saw something that appeared to be coal.<br />
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Coal ! Coal means everything to my survival. And a quick glance out of the cave signaled it was none too soon. The sun was almost down. I quickly assembled some torches and lit one for some light in the shelter.<br />
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The sun was setting and with that some odd things began to stir. Spiders with red eyes, zombie looking creatures and skeletons with bows appeared out of the ground. I quickly shut up the cave and sat in the corner with the torch light. What the heck did I stumble in ?<br />
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<br />jmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-71614301198917748552012-08-29T00:00:00.000-07:002012-08-29T00:00:11.642-07:00"Wargaming" WednesdayGreetings Troops,<br />
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Wargaming Wednesday is upon us ! Here is today's photo ...<br />
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This lovely board was a 28mm WWI theme at Historicon 2012. The picture does not do it justice. This photo was taken before major forces were deployed and moved forward. This table was always full and plenty of action !!<br />
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Joe ... aka Mezzjmezz382http://www.blogger.com/profile/03324832418577291106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296926612919943782.post-54804730468355242642012-08-28T17:00:00.002-07:002012-08-28T17:00:54.010-07:00Bolt Action 15mm Germans vs FrenchGreetings Troops,<br />
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I was able to get a 15mm run with Bolt Action rules the other night at WWPD HQ. Steve ran the french while I was commanding the Germans. You can catch his awesome AAR at the WWPD Bolt Action website ... <a href="http://www.boltaction.net/2012/08/envelopment-germans-vs-french-15mm.html" target="_blank">Bolt Action .Net</a><br />
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Here are some combat photos that made it back to the War Press Office.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My list </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">French and British dug in ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the Germans approach ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Germans advancing on the right flank</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And get lit up by a French HMG team</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turn 3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">German Veterans entering the wheat field</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mobile forces attempting to shoot the gap in the allies defenses</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right flank catching major attention</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Germans moving down the alley</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turn 4</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No rest for the Veterans in the wheat field</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">German Panzer Grens made the gap. The second German Armor takes some serious hits and is pinned</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right flank getting hammered</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">French reserves enter on the right flank and cause havoc</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">German HQ SMGs unload on a french squad ... scoring major hits.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turn 5</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right flank falls and crumbles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burning German Armor ... a sign of the ongoing battle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Veterans couldn't get out of the wheat field. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turn 6</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Veterans can't do anything but be targets ... ugh ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">German HQ giving the retreat orders</td></tr>
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