The Chracters

Finally got the miniatures done to start playing 5 parsecs from home.
From left to right
Simon, Zia, Rafflesnap and 'Betty'

5 Parsecs from home!

I have just got hold of '5 parsecs from home' and 'fivecore'.

I decided to give this a go after reading some other blogs that have tried this game.

Basically its an RPG in the future, the rules are simple but allow a vast variety of in game actions.

The game says its simple enough for someone who has never played wargames/rpg's to pick up quickly, so . . .

I have asked the missus to give it a go.

Firstly we needed characters,

Rafflesnap

An alien troubleshooter, was a wasteland nomad and is motivated by power.

Alien abilities: resilence, mental influence and no concept of aggression.

Talent: sharpshooter.

Zia Goffastoff

A mundane hacker from the lower class's of a mega-city who is motivated by survival.

Simon Bates

Also coming from the lower class's of a mega-city, he is a mundane soldier motivated by freedom.

Talent: runner.

'Betty'

An unhinged mercenary hailing from an industrial world, motivated by survival.

Flaw: over eager.

Grunts: 4

Ship: worn freighter 'staramus'

How they met: in trouble with the authorities

Armoury

Old fashioned blade

Handgun

Handcannon

Shotgun x2

Autorifle

Frakk grenades x6

Sonic wave emitter

As a bit of a backdrop we are starting on the world of Glaven, Zia has been accused of hacking into local government files, she denies the accusations but needs someone to fight her case. The only one she could find willing is an alien called rafflesnap.

The case went badly and Zia was sentenced to life in prison, Rafflesnap took pity on Zia and decided to take her off world in his ship, he hired two guys to get her out of custody.

Simon was eager to get off world as he had deserted from Glavens army and MP's were after him.

'Betty' basically got into trouble wherever he went and decided it was time to leave.

They both signed up with Rafflesnap as a means to get away from Glaven.

I decided to roll on the oppotunity mission table and got Escort with the opposition being enforcers (Glaven security forces).

Nice outcome.

Just waiting for the models to arrive, then our first game will be on.

More to come . . .

Down time

Was hoping to have posted a lot more in the past few months but with life getting in the way and my wargaming partner refurbishing his whole house, its been a bit difficult to play any games. We have been talking recently of starting the gaming up again, hopefully this will happen sooner rather than later.

Robotech rpg tactics

Purchased this a while ago with wave 1 as a bundle. My initial thoughts were that it seems quite pricy but you do get alot for your money.

• Firstly the box is big, it contains alot.
• The rule book has some great artwork and the rules system seems really good although i have not had a chance to play a game yet. The system gives you unique feel to each force.
• The models are fantastic.
  
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• I am still painting a squadron a veritechs but once done im hoping to have a test game.

My first ruined building

1st Buildings

My first set of foam card buildings are built, just need to tidy them up and then they can be painted.

Back!

Over a year with no posts, but having a new son will do that. I have recently gained an enthusiasm for 25mm scale miniatures and tomorrows war, so i thought, hey lets do 25mm scale tomorrows war miniatures and terrain.

I have a basic backdrop to my future wargames and have just started to make some scenery from bits i have laying around for ages.

Foamcard building in progress

some foliage

some more foliage