As those of you in New Zealand will know, we had a rather large earthquake yesterday. My family and I are fine and extremely lucky - we still have power and water. Many, very many, still do not have water, and maybe only half of the city has had power restored.
There are still some trapped in the rubble of the CBD, and yet more people have lost their homes, over and above those who lost their houses in the September 4th quake.
It happened at lunch time, just after I had sent most of the class outside - all of our kids were fine, but our grounds have suffered from the effects of liquefaction.
Please pray for those still trapped and those who have lost love ones,
Nick
DE LUDIS BELLORUM STATUNCULIS PLASTICIS GESTORUM 'Concerning games of war waged with plastic figurines' Wargaming with [20mm] Plastic Figures By Nick Grant
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011
WMA EIR vs Later Raetian Goblins - Battle 1
The Goblins lined up on the foothills of their natural domain and looked eagerly upon the dirty humies's settlement. Mmmm, lots of shiney goodies there, they thought...
The remaining Lizard riders withdrew to the hill, while archers, skirmishers and a unit of Goblin infantry moved into the forest to provide support.
The wolves on the other flank took the opportunity that having no opposing cavalry presented to work around the Roman's Eastern front.
As the Storm Giant came forward, supported by a band of Trolls, the carroballistas took a couple of pot shots...to no effect...
With the first Auxilia unit destroyed, the Goblins mass against what was left of the second Auxila unit, and an increasingly isolated commander.
The Goblin general tries to rush forward another brigade of skirmishers and infantry to try to take the pressure off.
The Romans fearlessly deployed in the defense of their settlement. The Auxilia set up in the West...
The remaining Lizard riders withdrew to the hill, while archers, skirmishers and a unit of Goblin infantry moved into the forest to provide support.
The wolves on the other flank took the opportunity that having no opposing cavalry presented to work around the Roman's Eastern front.
As the Storm Giant came forward, supported by a band of Trolls, the carroballistas took a couple of pot shots...to no effect...
The bolt shooters manage to hit the giant (they could hardly miss!), while the troll[s] charge into the Praetorians (veterans)...
The Praetorians follow up...
...with what could be described as limited success. Trolls suffer two hits, Praetorians one = push back for the beast[ies].
With the first Auxilia unit destroyed, the Goblins mass against what was left of the second Auxila unit, and an increasingly isolated commander.
The Goblin general tries to rush forward another brigade of skirmishers and infantry to try to take the pressure off.
And a good time was had by all.
Nick