Tag: Black Powder

Daybreak at Hangman’s Creek Coming to The Whiz on Oct 8 2011

Who wants to play some Black Powder at The Whiz’s new location in Westborough? Adrian, Cort, and myself are going to run Daybreak at Hangman’s Creek on Saturday, October 8th at 2pm at The Whiz’s new location in Westborough.  The game will be played according to the scenario in the… Read More»

Battle of Chelsea Creek (58 Pictures)

A more fulfilling write up of the Battle of Chelsea Creek battle is forthcoming.  Richard Claydon of the Boston Trained Bands (Chris was home ill) did a fantastic job as umpire and scenario creator.  He ran the battle for the five of us and we had a blast!  Below you… Read More»

CWF Game Cast Episode 62: The Battle of Abington

Host Jonathan J. Reinhart releases a short show. The episode begins, unusually, with Dispatches from HQ. This is the LAST episode before Jonathan’s move. New episodes will officially commence on September 1st, but might appear sooner if possible. After the move the show will have one other change. It will… Read More»

The Battle of Abington

Brigadier General Nathaniel Hawkinsworth was absorbed in the latest dispatches. The 22nd Massachusetts Brigade assembled at their camp where supplies trickled in. The civilian leaders were slow to dispense the necessary funds to equip his brigade with the armaments, clothing, food, baggage, and gun powder he needed to get the… Read More»