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Friday Afternoon
A-1 Aerodrome® returns to Nashcon! The popular Aerodrome® 1.1 ruleset adapted to WW2 aerial combat. The rules remain easy-to-learn, easy-to-play, but take into account faster speeds and greater weapons lethality of WW2 aircraft; rules will be explained and charts provided. Up to 10 players per round; rounds last about 1 hour, running continuously through the alloted time. Under age 15 only with playing adult. (Note: Playing in this game "qualifies" new Aerodrome players for the Saturday morning Aerodrome® 2.0 - Convoy Attack in the Med game.) 1/144 scale aircraft for 4 to 10 people and hosted by Stan Kubiak A-3 Stealing the Confederacy’s Breadbasket: The Battle of Cedar Creek: October 19, 1864. Union General Phillip Sheridan moves to control the Shenandoah Valley and finish off the starvation of the Confederacy. Can Jubal Early’s surprise attack drive the invading Federals out, and embarrass Lincoln days before the election? Fire & Fury 15 mm, 3-6 players, hosted by David Cliffel. 6x8’ Table. A-4 Napoleonic Skirmish, 25mm, home rules. Hosted by Al Gaiser and Rhea Baskett
A-5 "The Road to Waterloo - a fictional encounter" DBN - De Bellis Napoleonica, 25mm, In this fictionalized encounter, Napoleon's troops butt heads with the conbined arms of Britain, Brunswick and Hanover in a test of the allies will to fight. Will the untried troops of Hanover and the Duke of Brunswick hold, or will they flee at the mighty sound of the French Pas de Charge?
Wings of War 10 players – Can the allies penetrate German lines and bomb their aerodrome or will tenatious German pilots protect their precious strip? Bust balloons, dodge artillery and drop bombs on air fields. A lovely way to start the convention!
Friday Evening
A-1 Expedition to Antioch, 25mm – All armies provided, DBA – custom campaign game, It seems hardly creditable, but it happened. Nine hundred years ago what began as an appeal by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis I for mercenaries from Western Europe turned into one of the greatest expeditions of all time. A varied army of pilgrims and feudal nobles set off across Asia Minor to the great city of Antioch in Syria. Though dogged by the enemy along the way, the armies march was a resounding success that inspired the whole of Latin Europe for the next three hundred years, and gave solid form to the ideals that later became known as the Crusades. Up to 6 players and hosted by Bob Kelso Prize: The winner will get a 15mm DBA Essex core army and a prize from Bob Kelso
A-2 Battle of Quatre Bras June, 1815- Napoleon’s Eagles fast play rules set for 6 players. While Napoleon’s main force was fighting the Prussians at Ligny, a subsidiary force under Marshal Ney headed towards the vital crossroads of Quatre Bras, defended by elements of the Anglo-Dutch Army. Can the French capture Quatre Bras before Wellington can arrive with reinforcements? Hosted by Ken Lewis.
A-3 Become a WWI Air Ace. Now is the chance of a life time, Join Up Now!! Your Country Needs You Now!!!! Richard Houston hosts a game with 1/300 scale aircraft for 8 players.
A-5 Freedom of the Press 20 MM Ambush Alley, Sergeant, a reporter and her cameraman have taken a wrong turn into a hostile section of town. The footage from the UAV has the location and shows them pinned down beside their damaged SUV. You need to take your squad, get to them, then get them out before the bad guys can get their stuff together and grab them. Time is of the utmost importance. Move Marine, I want them back five minutes ago! Hosted by Neel Woodall and Erik Slater for 4 to 6 people
A-6 Archipelago Argument - The Japanese & Americans are having a little failure to communicate regarding ownership of an island chain. So, they each sent a large carrier group to the area to help the negotiations along. Up to 8 admirals are needed to resolve the issues, using the Axis & Allies naval miniatures rules. These rules are fast-paced, fun to play, & give you a lot of dice to roll. Hosted by Jim Johnson
A-7 The Battle of Camden Aug 16th 1780- General Gates faces off against General Cornwallis outside Camden SC. Rules are computer moderated Great Captains where all you have to do is push the lead 25mm Figures. 6'X8' Table, 6-10 players. Hosted by Jamie Gentry for 8-10 players.
A-8 When Sons of a Silly Person Attack!- 90mm Medieval Skirmish, "Have At You!" (house rules). A French raiding force is attempting to capture one of the many small castles that dot the English countryside along the coast. They have built a couple of small siege engines and are gathering their resources, and courage, for the assault. The English Baron and his retinue have a different idea, though. They are planning to mount a counter raid to destroy the raiding force.....or at least the engines. Will the Brits stave off the French incursion and restore peace to the land? Or will the French be able to return home with fame and, more importantly, fortune? Join this game of fast paced action using simple, easy to learn skirmish rules. Lions Rampant or Fleur-de-Lis. The choice is yours. Don your helmet, grab your shields and draw your weapons! It's go time! Hosted by Bryant Williams for up to 8 players
Saturday Morning
A-1 "Bad day at Black Rock”, 40MM, Brother vs Brother, F&IW variant, The British have decided to build a blockhouse near the village of Black Rock, on the Mohawk river, to help protect the Western approach to Albany. The French, thirsting to destroy the New York capital are planning a raid to disrupt the venture and punish the Black Rock area. Up to 7 people and hosted by Bob Moon, Jacksonville Garrison, MVP Prize A-3 Operation Cobra, Micro armor (1/285th), Rules: Look Sarge, No Charts A-4 Start The Purple! At 14.00 on the 17 September, 408 guns of XXX Corps opened fire to support the initial attack of Operation Market Garden. The Irish Guards battlegroup advanced "on a front two tanks wide" with infantry from the 231st Brigade keeping pace. Will the Brits brake through and relieve the airborne troops, or will they fall behind schedule? 20mm Command Decision Test of Battle hosted by James Rogers. A-5 Battle of Marathon, 490 BC- Using fast play index cards rules from Juniorgeneral, 25mm, In 490 BC the mighty Persian Empire with an army of over 40,000 soldiers, led by King Darius, entered into Greece to punish the Greeks for supporting the Ionian revolt. Darius found a force of 10,000 Greeks arrayed to defend on the plains of Marathon. Can the Greeks turn back the invaders? Hosted by Ken Lewis for 6 players. A-6 Battle of Hoth- It’s the Imperial attack against the Rebels on the ice planet of Hoth, AT-AT’s and snowspeeders. Come be part of the spectacle. Approximately 4000 point game. Fast Play Modified Star Wars Miniatures Rules, 25mm, 4-8 players, all ages welcome, Hosted by David Cliffel 6x8’ Table. A-7 Battletech, Solarace Games- 25mm, Enjoy a Little competition in the Heavy Class of the Solarace Games. All miniatures will be provided. Hosted by Brian Gladden for up to 12 players and a Trophy will be awarded
B-2 Action on the Ivory Coast- Modern 20mm, “Politics By Another Means”. It’s the UN dealing with warring factions in modern Africa. Who knows what’s happening other than somebody is shooting at somebody else. Up to 10 players hosted by Mike Peccolo. B-3 "Operation Battleaxe" June 15-17, 1941 Table space: 2 4 x 6 ft. tables will be required. Number of players: 3 to 6 Rules: Command Decision III in 20mm (HO) Scale Sessions offered: Session III (Saturday Morning) preferred, or Session IV (Saturday Afternoon) if Session III is full. 6.) A roughly 1/4 scale version of Operation Battleaxe pitting British and Commonwealth forces against the DAK and Italians in an effort to clear Cyrenaica of Axis forces and lift the siege of Tobruk.For questions or additional info, I can be reached by e-mail at hmsdiomede@aol.com B-5&6 Convoy Attack: World War 2 in the Mediterranean!- 1/144 Scale, Aerodrome® 2.0 or Aerodrome® 1.1 experience helpful but not required (e.g., playing in Friday's Aerodrome® 2.0 game); rules will be taught and charts provided. Torpedoes in the water! Bombs! Flaming Stukas! Attack or defend a British Malta convoy - merchant ships and escorts - using Aerodrome® 2.0 rules, with Naval Air Combat extensions. Players control torpedo bombers, dive bombers or fighters, fighting to sink the convoy or to defend it with a few gallant Spitfires. Under age 15 only with playing adult. Hosted by Stanley Kubiak for 6 to 15+ players.
Saturday Afternoon
A1- "Under Siege", 40MM French & Indian War Skirmish, Brother vs Brother, F&IW variant, A group of British and American soldiers are waiting for supplies at makeshift Fort Crownover However the French and their Indian allies have arrived to take and burn the fort. Can the British hold out for the arrival of reinforcements and supplies? Up to 8 players. Hosted by Bob Moon, Jacksonville Garrison, MVP Prize Table Size: 8' x 6'
A-2 Churchill's Nightmare. The Bismarck is under tow by the Prinz Eugen and has called for help for the Kriegsmarine. The KM has responded by sending the Admiral Hipper, Scharnhorst, and G (can't spell). They also put in a call to the French who are still seething about the British attack on their fleet. Will the French respond? Who will they help? Do you really think those questions need to be answered. Game scale 1/6000. Game Rules Command At Sea 4th edition. Number of Players 4 to 8. Hosted by Steve McBee
A-3 The Battle Of Pellenor Fields- 10mm Lord of the Rings using Hordes of the Things. Rohirrim, Orcs, Nazgul, Uruk Hai, Gandalf and the whole gang- they're all here, including a model of Minas Tirith itself. Hosted by Keith Jordan. http://hmgs-midsouth.org/Pelennor_Fields_qrs_Nashcon2008.doc
A-5 Ben Herd- Its time once again at the Circus Maximus to see the chariots race around the Hippodrome. Hosted by Ken Lewis for 12 players
A-8 The Battle of Culpepper- 25mm ACW Volley & Bayonet: The Road to
B-1 Breakout in the Med - It's 1940 and France is about to fall. The Free French forces are attempting to flee to the Mediterranean with a fleet, including the battlecruiser Dunkerque. However, the Italians have other plans . . . Up to 6 players needed, using modified Victory at Sea rules. Hosted by Jim Johnson.
B-2 Freedom of the Press 20mm, Ambush Alley, Sergeant, a reporter and her cameraman have taken a wrong turn into a hostile section of town. The footage from the UAV has the location and shows them pinned down beside their damaged SUV. You need to take your squad, get to them, then get them out before the bad guys can get their stuff together and grab them. Time is of the utmost importance. Move Marine, I want them back five minutes ago! Hosted by Neel Woodall and Erik Slater for 4 to 6 people B-3 Breakout from Falaise. What if Patton had turned his armored spearhead toward closing the Falaise gap and encircling the German army after Operation Cobra instead of driving around France? Flames of War multiplayer game. 15mm WWII, seen the rules but not sure how it plays? Come take part in a popular game, beginner and veteran welcome. Plenty of help and tutorage to make for a slam bang grand affair. 4-8 players. Hosted by David Cliffel, 6x8’ Table. Thoroughbred room DBx Clinic- DBA (Ancients and Medieval), HotT (Fantasy variant), DBN (Napoleonic Variant), 15mm and 25mm armies provided or bring your own. Ever want to learn how to play DBA (De Bellis Antiquitatis? How about Hordes of the Things or De Bellis Napoleonica? Here’s your chance. All afternoon long there will be an open gaming session with armies provided and expert tutors available to help get you started and answer any rules questions. Those of you who know how to play can come as well. Are you tired of the pressure of tournaments? This session is for you with just hours of friendly matches. Bring your own armies or borrow one of ours. Hosted by David Crenshaw, Paul Potter, and Terry Webb. Prize: Random drawing for armies and prizes provided by Murray Bridge Trees and Terrain, Splintered Light Miniatures and Wargames Inc
Saturday Evening
A-1 "First Blood at Duncan's Farm", 40MM American Civil War Skirmish, Rules: Brother vs Brother, ACW variant. Union and Confederate foraging parties collide near Columbia, Tennessee in 1862. Which side will you bleed for? 5-10 players. Host: Bob Moon, Jacksonville Garrison MVP Prize
A-2 2nd Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. The Japanese Navy is determined to shut down Henderson Field and remove the air threat of the Cactus Air Force. They tried the night before, but were repulsed, losing a Battlecruiser and destroyer in the process, but savaging the American fleet. No opposition from the Americans is expected. However, two new units have arrived and have a little surprise for the Tokyo Express - the battleships Washington and South Dakota. Can the Americans repeat history or will the superior numbers of the Japanese and thier Long Lances rule the night again? Game scale 1/6000. Game Rules Command At Sea 4th Edition. Number of Players 4 - 8. Hosted by Steve McBee A-3 Mederet River, Normandy campaign. June 1944. 25mm. Modified Crossfire. 4-6 players. US Airborne troops move to take and hold the La Fiere bridge. Can the Germans keep the 82nd tied up or even better, destroy the Airborne troops completely. Hosted by Mike Coggins for 4 to 6 players. A-6 Action on the Coast- Modern 20mm, “Politics By Another Means”. It’s dealing with warring factions and pirates in modern Africa. Who knows what’s happening other than hostages have been taken. Up to 10 players hosted by Mike Peccolo. A-7 Dad's Army: WWII Invasion of Great Britain The Germans want to take out the Royal Air Force by capturing airbases and plot a few "test cases" to see if it can work. Here they actually give it a go. This is a tactical free for all for perhaps a dozen players. Designed to have you shooting ( or at least being shot at) on the first turn and running your company without instruction by the third. Rules to be posted online. David Raybin.
A-8 Ogre-, 15mm Future, Come blast lasers, pulse cannons, missiles and anything else to slow or stop the Ogre. Hosted by Arthur Townsend for 4 to 8 players. DBA 15mm Open Tournament- 15mm DBA – any army – initial opponents will be historically matched if possible. Four round open DBA tournament. This will be a points based tournament with no eliminations. Prizes for the winner and runner-up and a gentleman’s award as well as a prize for the best painted army (you must have painted it yourself and not won with it previously at Nashcon). Number of Players – No Limit. Host: David Crenshaw Prize: Prizes provided by Splintered Light Miniatures and Wargames Inc.
Sunday Morning
A-1 Showing Them Wrong, Shewan , Farah Providence, Afghanistan, November 2008- Ambush Alley 20mm, An important city astride the supply route in Afghanistan, Shewan had
A-3 Blue Max. It’s 1/72 scale biplanes for everyone that wants to fly about and try to be an ace. Hosted by Rick Valentine
A-4 The Battle of Tel Maschara, Syria, 11 October 1973- the IDF stops the advance of the advance Iraqi Armor Brigade that intends to slam into the flank of the IDF penetration toward Damascus. 15mm using Desert Whirlwind rules hosted by Jamie Gentry.
Tournaments
Saturday (all day) Thoroughbred Room Warrior Tournament, 3 three hour rounds, 4 4'X6' Tables 1200 point armies with 25mm Figures. Hosted by Jamie Gentry
Saturday evening Appaloosa Room DBA 15mm Open Tournament- 15mm DBA – any army – initial opponents will be historically matched if possible. Four round open DBA tournament. This will be a points based tournament with no eliminations. Prizes for the winner and runner-up and a gentleman’s award as well as a prize for the best painted army (you must have painted it yourself and not won with it previously at Nashcon). Number of Players – No Limit. Host: David Crenshaw Prize: Prizes provided by Splintered Light Miniatures and Wargames Inc. |