Tuesday, November 18, 2014

A Fistful of Kung Fu at Elliscon in Danielson Connecticut USA on November 15, 2014

In the morning, I ran Ganesha Games Mighty Monsters. This group had two players from that session. I had a complicated session planned. The players set up their own board with terrain I provided. I started with six players, three stayed the whole session. The younger kids lost interest after about two hours, which was a long time, in my opinion. I was happy to have them there for as long as they were.

A Fistful of Kung Fu is written by Andrea Sfiligoi for Osprey Games.

I used the same initiative system I've used before, yoinked from Savage Worlds. I use a deck of cards, counting down from King to Ace. Jokers are wild, so drawing a Joker allows you to choose when you want to act and gives you a +1 for all non activation rolls that turn.



My red roofed temple flashed lights from the inside.


One player stated that his gang was a group of Elvis impersonators.


One of the young guys wanted to use his own figure. Whatever made him happy.  For some reason, in both Mighty Monsters and AFOKF, everyone likes to stand on the top of buildings. Go figure.

The notes usually say whether they are on top of the building or somewhere within.  A lot of focusing occured inside the buildings.


I had to add some sandpaper to the ramps a while ago, so the figures stopped sliding down.  I also told them all vehicles on the board were non-functional, so they wouldn't burn a lot of time trying to hot wire them.


The temple was electrified, so it was harmful to touch.


A lot of mook Motivation occured. The mooks did quite a lot of attacking.


Mr. Blue is trying to focus. That is what the green stone is indicating. The mooks are trying to distract him.


Red Guy is waiting for the mooks to soften up Mr. Blue.


Here are my terrain pieces. The stack of lumber is a Springboard. The wire spools are Entanglements.


Mr. Green pretty much spent the whole game on the roof Focusing and Motivating mooks with Chi points. He played his mooks effectively.


The object on the right is a wooden water tank. One of Mr. Green's mooks pried a plank open to spray the temple with water.


Mr. Green had his mooks scavange the Observatory for props.


Red Guy and Mr. Blue are dukeing it out. The red ring indicates a Wound.



There is a knocked out mook at the bottom of the ramp.


Mooks still smacking each other around.


This picture is from the local radio station Facebook page. I was honored to be featured.


The action was so hot and heavy I didn't have to bring my NPCs out on the table. We played for about three hours with only one Protagonist being killed. I have been asked to run this for other folks who watched this day's battle, so I am counting it as a win.

Thanks to Andrea for creating such great games!

Please buy them so he can buy a nice car.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Mighty Monsters at Elliscon Danielson Connecticut USA on Nov 15 2014

On Saturday, November 15, 2014, I ran Ganesha Games Mighty Monsters.
 
Mighty Monsters was written by Andrea Sfiligoi.
 
I used the same initiative system I've used before, yoinked from Savage Worlds. I use a deck of cards, counting down from King to Ace. Jokers are wild, so drawing a Joker allows you to choose when you want to act and gives you a +1 for all non activation rolls that turn.
 
This is the setup before choosing monsters.


I have been allowing the players to build their own board. I have a box of terrain in the back left corner.


After setup, the boys got busy. The Howler waits behind the building for the throw down around the corner to shake out.  Green Dino with poison sting tail is attacking King Beak, who has already been bit and damaged by the Fire Dino. [Fire Dino player is child of the King Beak player]


A good layout. Flame Dino player was young and decided all the cars needed to be submerged in the water next to a ramp. It made him happy.


Lots of standing up. Excitement was high.


King Beak is Knocked Out. Dinos are working together, sorta.


After using his Intimidation to good effect, Howler is Knocked Down by a water blast from Akwa (Concussive Force Blast), who is on the ramp nearby. Green Dino taking advantage of the situation.


Flame Dino has backed off after Akwa grappled him and drug him into the water to drown. A lucky bite freed him.


Almost over, Akwa hiding underwater as Flame Dino waits for him to surface.


Green Dino falls, but will get back up.


A standoff between the two dinos and Akwa. I called it there.



Lots of fun was had. I forgot a few things and turned around Powerful and Very Powerful attacks again. I know why, because I was prepping for A Fistful of Kung Fu later, and got my bonuses turned around. I will make up some more 3X5 cards to remind myself.

Thanks to Andrea for creating such great games!

Please buy them so he can buy a nice car.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Origin of Imhotepthewise

Imhotepthewise is not an homage to the dusty old mummy from the movies. Imhotep was the earliest polymath. He was a scientist, doctor, and architect. I honor his industry, intelligence, and education with the webname.

This is my wargaming page

This is my wargaming page. I thought I'd keep it off of Facebook, since most of my Facebook friends are not wargamers. This page is specifically for those interested in my wargaming activities and to share what I have done.