Robert,

I've been "eMulling" this one over with Ian, and we've decided to
bring along an extra 2'x2' board and enough extra figures to assemble
a couple of DBA armies; my Hindu Indians - nice and colourful, with
the added attraction of Elephants (one of the reasons I got into
Ancients in the 1st place)and some other bits and pieces. They won't
be historical opponents, but they will provide an opportunity for one
of us to run you and your lad through a game of DBA if you'd like. If
he remains interested I'm sure we could arrange some child friendly
gaming sessions; In addition to my lad, Robin's boys are interested
in Wargames, as are a couple of lads who live near me..
I look forward to meeting you on Sunday.

Bob Mcleish


--- In the_kirklees_crusaders@..., "Bob Mcleish"
<badly_drawn_bob@...> wrote:
>
> Robert,
>
> That's a tough one! On the one hand I'm all for kids getting
involved
> in Historical wargames, having introduced my girlfriend's lad to
DBA
> when he was 8 (The small armies and playing area, along with the
> simple rules make DBA the perfect introduction to "real" wargames)
> Unfortunately, DBMM, whilst ultimately having developed from DBA,
is
> a different beast altogether - often making 38 year old, never mind
8
> year old, brains hurt.
> I'm in no way trying to put you off bringing him along; I just
> wouldn't want to destroy his nascent interest by overwhelming him
> with the complexities of DBMM.
> For example:
> DBA combat: roll a die, add a number, compare results, win lose or
> draw - apply outcome.
> DBMM combat: roll a die, add a number, compare results, modify
number
> dependent on grading factors, compare again, win, lose or draw -
> apply outcomes determined by who's turn it is etc, etc..
>
> hugs
> Bob
>
>
>
> --- In the_kirklees_crusaders@..., "Robert Taylor"
> <Robert1967@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Bob
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for the update.
> >
> >
> >
> > That puts me in an awkward position. My son normally has to be
home
> for 1
> > but I was dropping him off at 12 and then turning up. If things
were
> > happening at 10.30 then I could bring him along for the first 2
> hours. He is
> > only 8 but I was hoping to get him involved in a bit of basic DBA
> at home. I
> > hoped visiting a proper gaming session would arouse his interest.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> > Robert
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: the_kirklees_crusaders@...
> > [mailto:the_kirklees_crusaders@...] On Behalf Of
Bob
> Mcleish
> > Sent: 15 February 2008 13:20
> > To: the_kirklees_crusaders@...
> > Subject: [the_kirklees_crusaders] Re: Attendance on Sunday 17th
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'd just like to point out that Sunday's gaming session will in
> fact
> > be kicking off at 10:00am, and running until approximately 4pm.
> > The game will be a 400 points per side battle using the DBMM
rules
> > between my Ottomans (with Serbian allies)and Ian's Later Polish
> > (possibly with allies).
> > Depending on numbers attending I'll be happy to referee/help
> players
> > unfamiliar with these rules..
> > Allowing for set-up time etc, I'd imagine we'll start pushing
> figures
> > around at about 10:30.
> > As far as I'm aware, there's no catering on-site, although the
bar
> > (which opens at 1pm I think) may well sell crisps and stuff, so
it
> > might be worth bringing a sandwich or something for lunch (I like
> > crunchy peanut butter)
> >
> > cheers
> > Bob Mcleish
> >
> > --- In the_kirklees_crusaders@...
> > <mailto:the_kirklees_crusaders%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Ian F
White"
> > <iwhite@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Gents.
> > >
> > > Update on who will be in attendance and when.?
> > >
> > > Definitely "No":
> > > Rupe, Robin, Ant, Dave, Bill.W, Adrian.
> > >
> > > Definitely "Yes":
> > > Ian, Bob, Guy, Robert.
> > >
> > > Definitely "Maybe" ("+"=more yes than no, "-"=more no than yes):
> > > Bill.S(+), Mike(+), Evan(+), Pete(-), Toby(+) (and his dad.?
> > t.b.c.).
> > >
> > > Ian, Bob and Guy will arrive by 11:00 at the latest to set the
> game
> > > up; terrain and figures.
> > > Robert will be there about 12:30
> > > The maybe's will be turning up as and when after lunchtime.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Ian
> > >
> > > Some may remember Mike from the Gutisko; Russian Civil War
> skirmish
> > > game (he played the Farmers/Landowners). Pete and Bill.W also
> > played
> > > in that game, but arrived later-on (can't remember who they
> played,
> > > but Bill was involved in the "pig-pen" encounter, and I think
> Pete
> > > was the downed British Pilot, but I'm not certain). We ought to
> > give
> > > that another go if the Sunday games become more regular.
> > >
> >
>