Day1 in the doubles, I played Bill Thornhill and his lovely Goth army. Bill and Ryan were kind enough to share drinks with us over our game. That was a theme throughout the weekend and I never did get thirsty.
In the Singles, my Goths were a wrecking ball. With 5 games under my belt, I managed to finish 2nd only to Andy Lyons and his Picts. In a Saturday night game, I beat Andy's Picts in 2 turns! Coming in 2nd was grand but beating Andy was, how shall I say this...sublime. Over the long weekend, I got in a personal best of 14 games of Saga including a v2 game. My brain was quite tired and happy by the time I started my long drive home.
The rest of my post is a bit of a photo dump. My camera struggled this year so if your warband doesn't show up, apologies!
Excellent armies, good example for imitation. Thanks for the report, Monty 8)
ReplyDeleteThanks man! When I went to my first Grand Melee, I didn't even know what a display board was. I'm better but still quite far behind the best!
DeleteSounds great Monty, thanks for sharing these beautiful figures and terrains!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil! It is a treat to come out and see everyone's great painting and creativity!
DeleteThose war bands look amazing! I just love the presentation boards.
ReplyDeleteYes! It gets better each year. I can only imagine what you could do with your ability to turn a CD and some bits into a diorama. :-)
DeleteWoooow! looking awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal!
DeleteThat’s some wonderful looking armies there! Congrats on finishing second as well.
ReplyDeleteIt is inspirational! And thanks!
DeleteLooking good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Engel!
DeleteWhat a terrific event with wonderful pics; and so good to hear that your efforts were rewarded with victory!
ReplyDeleteYes! Such great eye candy. And so many games...
DeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting these pics. Very fun to see everyone's army.
ReplyDeleteLooking thru your older posts, I saw a Viking with his arms outstretched(and a beer belly!), painted green.
Who makes that figure?
Mark! That Viking is Gripping Beast but a limited edition figure given away at their grand melee events.
DeleteThat looks like a great time!
ReplyDeleteI met a fellow at Little Wars who said he did a lot of gaming with you. Now who was it ...?
Scott! It was a blast and now that all my kids are out of the house, I'm hoping to do more Cons. Was it Jack Ladd by chance? I know he and the St. Paul irregulars go to Little Wars.
Delete