OK, I'm officially sick of doing this

[winterbadger]

A friend expressed interest in playing a particular miniatures game. So I organised a game at my place for him to play in.

Or at least tried to.

I contacted sixteen people who I knew might be interested. Eight of them even bothered to reply, mostly saying they were interested and wanted come. So, I was mildly annoyed at the other eight for not responding to an invitation, but, as Neta would say, what the hey. Eight plus me and the originator of the request were so many I was going to need to organise two games anyway. So I didn't also post the invitation to a local gaming group I knew was interested.

So, over the course of the last few days, five of the people who said "yes" have dropped out. One has written to say "I may come by if I have time."

And, oh, yes, of course, the guy who asked me to set up the game to begin with has announced he's busy and has other plans for the rest of the month.

Then responded positively to games mooted on other lists.

Fuck that shit. I am doing him no more favours. And I'm not going to bother to organise another game any time soon. Or invite most of these people to anything.

Now excuse me, because I have to hurriedly cut one of the two games I had planned down to something that 3 people can play in an afternoon, instead of 4-5...

Comments

[brithistorian.livejournal.com]

That bites! I hope you enjoy the game anyway.

[winterbadger]

And in fact I did. Maybe even more than if it had been a crowd scene. :-)

[brithistorian.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear it! What system was it?

[winterbadger]

Age of Eagles, a spin-off of Fire & Fury.

[brithistorian.livejournal.com]

That looks like a really neat system. Even though I need another set of Napoleonics rules like I need a hole in my head (I've already got Empire and Shako), I was still sorely tempted.

No, what I need is not more rules, but to get to painting so I can actually use the rules I've already got. It's still tempting, though. I'm sure you can relate.

[winterbadger]

I can!

AOE is great for large battles. You could conceivably, especially if part of a club, fight all the major engagements of the wars with them. But they are a bit broad-brush at times, and you have to accept some abstraction.

As an alternative to Shako or Empire, I would suggest taking a look at Le Feu Sacre, a tactical set that I like the look of. I've played it only once, but I think I prefer it to other tactical rules because of the sequencing, C2, and intel aspects, all combined with a simple but effective combat system. Plus it's not terribly expensive, especially if you get it in PDF.

:-D

[pisica.livejournal.com]

Nope, do not organize anything more unless YOU want to do it. You don't have enough time to spare for other people's flakiness right now.

We'd come over but they haven't invented a TARDIS yet!

[winterbadger]

In the end, the game was fun, and so was spending most of yesterday sitting in the cold rain watching footy! :-)

[noting-nothing.livejournal.com]

I don't blame for you for feeling pissed off. Hope you enjoy the game all the same.

[winterbadger]

In the end, the game was quite fun. :-)

[azbound.livejournal.com]

What wankers. And that's putting it mildly.

[winterbadger]

They are On Notice! :-)

[gr-c17.livejournal.com]

Well as you know, you did a fine job with the scenario. You also did quite well with lunch. ( and dinner, thou of course that was not part of the gaming invitation )

All and all a good day with the people on hand.

( next time I'll reply to e-mail...even though we spoke on...ohhh never mind )

[winterbadger]

Glad you enjoyed! My fuming should not be taken as any diminution of those who did show up, or even those like Dan who had work suddenly call them in. I'm only bothered by people who ask one to do something for them, or to be included in something, and then simply fail to show up or drop out with no explanation or apology.

And if you were to mention the Southern MD Celtic Festival at this point, I would feel it was a fair observation and grovel for your forgiveness. :-)

And, yes, the less said about the Regrettable Evening of the Gigantic Bottle of Port, the better.... :-( (My bruises are a lovely dark purple now...)

[gr-c17.livejournal.com]

Dark purple?? < loud clicking sound >

Step into the light, one of the Emperors finest wants a look!!