Life After Lancaster - They Fought Like Spartans

On Mon, Feb 28, 2000 at 12:07:21AM -0500, Thomas Barclay of the Clan
> Barclay wrote:

Actually, Tom, it's "Boba," as in "Fett.":)

Hi

Just a quick note. After dodging 6 state patrol cars, 2 opp cars (sighted
along the way), enduring rain (seemingly endless) and fog (thick and for about
an hour or maybe 90 minutes of travel time), I have (no boos or catcalls)
returned safely to the True, North, Strong and Free haven of Ottawa.:)

I had a most excellent time in Lancaster and I'd like to publicly commend Jon
Davis, Mark Kochte, Jerry Han and anyone who did labours behind the scenes...
the con was great fun and an excellent social occaision. And getting to watch
Mark prove that it doesn't matter the number of sides on the dice, all 1's are
created equal was quite
funny....

I'd also like to thank KR, Lord-King of The Duchy of GeoHex, personally
for spotting me some painted figures I needed (saved me a lot of time and
tears) and for his excellent help and advice on terrain construction and fast
painting techniques. Additionally, he demonstrated some of
these techniques when I acquired some at-Lancaster reinforcements for
the KV side. And of course, one of the most important things, he brought us
beer during the key stages of map setup Friday night and for that he will
surely get into Heaven via the express lane. The figures will return
successfully to Oregon shortly KR!:)

And, I'd be entirely remiss if I didn't thank the players in Grey Day... they
made this mass battle the bloody carnage it was and displayed enough skill and
perserverance to manage to achieve their victory conditions (to a fair extent)
on both sides. Things kept on for a long time, and I imagine we could have
played another 4 hours... but we know pretty much how it would have worked
out. I think Ted summed it up best by saying "We aren't quiting because we're
tired, we're quitting because the FIGURES are tired of standing..." An AAR and
some fiction will eventually hit the list after me and Los recover and
collaborate. (Also Pics!)

Special note to the captains of the two forces: Tom Pope (who thinks I should
change my name to avoid Tom confusion... the KV Commander) and Rick Rutherford
(who has no stated opinion on my renaming....Commander
of the Human FSE/NSL force). The players (and I may miss some... I hope
not):

<BTW, If I mis-spell or mis-remember any of these, I issue a statement
of massive contrition...)

Mark "1's are me" Kochte,
Rick "My shirt is pink, but it is my wife's favorite shirt - so there!"
Rutherford Stuart Murray Kr'rt "Weasel Boy" Wasserman Tom "Our wounded?
They're from the other clan. Kill them too." Pope Ted "In from the Left Coast"
Arlauskus Don (whose last name I forgot... apologies!) Joel "Bobba" Frock
Brian Bell David "You won't take my Platoon Commander alive, I'll kill him
first!" Raynes

Also, I cannot thank my excellent buddy and co-ref Los enough for his
contributions of many excellent (and finished...) KraVak and for his able
assistance in setting things up and running them. The experience taught us a
few things to avoid I'm sure, but was in large measure memorable and I hope
fun for all involved and fun for the spectators to watch. It isn't often you
get to see 116 square feet of table used in one game...

And congrats to our newbie Brendan.... it was fun Nuking civilization
with you... :)

More generally, Kudos to all the attendees. Bitter Envy I'm sure will runneth
over in the cups of those not counted among the blessed 39 on this great
weekend in 2000 at our Thermopylae....the games were great
fun, but as usual the people attending made the convention what it was -
fun, exciting, and memorable - the stuff of which legends are made.

Thomas Barclay Who now is going to try to make up for a lot of lost sleep

BTW, Mr.Kochte... I'll get you for that "Carter Island" comparison.... you
can't hide... and lord knows if you roll your own dice you can't
fight... :)

Sounds like you all had a great time. Anyone planning on holding a convention
in the Southern Cal area any time soon? Anyone else on this list even LIVE
near here?

> Thomas Barclay of the Clan Barclay wrote:

Beseny. Not on the list... yet.

> David "You won't take my Platoon Commander alive, I'll kill him

No, no, no, no, no!

David "I'll give you $1.50 if you stop shooting at me" Raynes

:-)

Tom

P.S. I'd like to add my thanks for Tom and Los (as well as my esteemed
     sub-commanders) for a most enjoyable 15 hour game!

***
David "I'll give you $1.50 if you stop shooting at me" Raynes
***

My Gawd, did it work?!?!? ;->=

The_Beast

> devans@uneb.edu wrote:

By the end of the second day, he was up to $12.00. I was tempted...

:-)

Tom