Flames of War: Battle of Berlin @ BG Plainville


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Today the historical gaming group from Battleground Games fought the Battle of Berlin using Flames of War rules and miniatures. I photographically documented this epic battle in 140 images. A photo slideshow will be forthcoming.

Many thanks to everyone who participated, to all for allowing me to photograph this splendid game, and to Sam for allowing me to charge my iPad at the store.

Battle of Berlin Mission

Mission Special Rules:

Delayed Reserves, Limited Fortifications, Intense Battle, Preliminary Bombardment, Prepared Positions, Street Fighting, Total Air Superiority

Mapboard:

16’x6′. A 6’x6′ city board (Berlin) flanked on either side by 5’x6′ rural boards. The whole board will be divided into two fronts; East and West.

Deployment:

American, British and Commonwealth forces deploy on the west side of the board up to 3′ in from the short edge.
Russian forces deploy on the east side of the board up to 3′ in from the short edge.
German forces deploy in the center of the board up to 56″ from the centerline. German players must hold at least half of their army in Delayed Reserve. Germans deploy first and in prepared positions.

Army Builds:

1,500 points Late War
Only one Army per front can have Aircraft.
German players deploy their army on one front; they can’t split their army between the two fronts.
Delayed Reserves get deployed within 12″ of the centerline of the mapboard upon their arrival.
Germans have 36 points for fortifications on each front only; no Basic Fortifications.

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Privateer Press Purposefully Understocks Metal Miniatures

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I was just made aware that distributors, in particular ACD and Alliance, of Privateer Press products, in particular Warmachine and Hordes, have been unable to supply desired models to game stores. This has lasted almost a month for some area game stores, which prompted curiosity. Why couldn’t the distributors send the product and who is to blame?

It turns out the fault rests at Privateer Press’ feet. They are reluctant to stock their metal miniatures in their warehouse. They are keeping stock levels between 0 and extremely low according to one local business owner. When demand exists for a model PP then uses their molds to cast the figure in sufficient quantities to cover, but not exceed, that demand.
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Help Wanted: Looking for Axis & Allies Minis & Flames of War Bloggers

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I am looking for some help with the blog. I am trying to branch out into Flames of War and Axis & Allies Minis (the land game). I can provide general coverage for both games but only know War at Sea in depth. I need dedicated and knowledgeable person(s) who are familiar enough with Axis & Allies Minis and/or Flames of War to write about them. Some desired topics to cover are tips, tricks, hints, sneak peeks, reviews, new products, and army composition.

Are you interested in Flames of War or Axis & Allies Minis? Do you like to write? If so please let me know. I’d love to have your help.

    Requirements

Knowledge of the game system (FoW or AAM, both is a plus)
Enthusiasm
Dedication
WordPress Knowledge a Plus but NOT required (for uploading pictures, posting the posts)

Please contact [email protected] if you are interested. Writing samples are not required but a plus.

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Flames of War Spotlight: Gorgeous Panzer IV F1 Platoon

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Ever see something that stands heads and shoulders above everything else? The spotlight series is here to shine a light on that astounding object. We’re kicking off this series with a superbly painted Panzer IV F1 platoon for Flames of War.

Check out the pictures below from the people at Battles of Precision. This platoon was for sale on eBay but looks to have been sold.

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Flames of War Sneak Peek – Early War British Rifle Company

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Battlefront Miniatures, the maker of Flames of War, has some great new product hitting shelves at a Friendly Local Game Store near you.

This time we’re sharing a peek at the British Rifle Company (BEF) box for the Early War. It retails for $200 USD and includes:
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