Yesterday Reilly and I made the trek to the
Time Machine game shop in Connecticut to meet up with the New England EPIC gaming group (aka "Adeptus Inepicus" - awesome name :-). They have kindly been inviting me to their monthly game day for the last year but travel and schedules just haven't allowed. So this being our last chance we made sure we could go and I'm really glad we did.
From the first it was a fantastically warm and inclusive group who welcomed us in and were very chatty. Matt lent us both an Army (SMs for Reilly, IG for me) and we were off!
 |
| The lad sets up his SM army for his first demo game with "Dave the Destroyer" |
 |
| Dave and Reilly face off |
The quotable quote of the day was Reilly finishing up his game and admitting to me "I have lost so badly that I have shamed our family" No pressure lad! Apparently getting beaten by Dave is a ludicrously common event and howls of derision fell upon Dave, questioning his manliness in beating up on a teen playing his first game. The banter continues via email as I type this...
 |
| The "shamed one" taking the shop wide banter very well! |
 |
| Some of the lovely SM models Matt loaned to us |
 |
| He even converted his Terminators - madness! |
In the meantime, it was particularly great to meet Tim who I have known online over at the TacComms forums (
here) since those were setup in 2003. We faced off for a 3k point fight which was my first EPIC game for over a decade! He was very patient and we shared a lot of laughs.
 |
| Tim aka "Dwarf Supreme" |
 |
| The lads of "Adeptus Inepicus" enjoy a healthy wargamers' lunch mid battle! |
So to the specifics of our game, it was a 3k Imperial Guard vs Imperial Guard battle.
I took a Russ Armoured Company, 2 Steel legion Mech Inf Companies (one with Regimental HQ upgrade), a Hydra AA Battery, 2 Basilisk Batteries, 2 pairs of Lighting Fighters and a Warhound squadron (I just can't play EPIC without a War Engine of some kind, well IG anyway). Some highlights of our game:
 |
| My Mech Infantry company with RHQ takes up a strong defensive position in the middle, securing an objective |
 |
| while my other Mech Inf company secures the opposite flank and its objective (F14 standing in for a Lightning) |
 |
| Enemy Mech forces advance on my right |
 |
| and receive Death from Above! |
 |
| After loosing my own Warhounds, my Russ Company dispatch the enemy Scout Titan |
 |
| The field of battle at game's end |
We went to 4 turns, after which I had achieved 1 Victory Condition and just squeaked Tim out from holding any. We went to a point differential which I won marginally. So overall, a minor Victory for me but Fun was the winner of the day!
So thanks indeed lads and lady of "Adeptus Inepicus" - we had a brilliant day and you've rekindled a flame for an old favourite game.
That looks like way too much fun. Despite the family shame. :)
ReplyDeleteFamily honour was restored by my Victory, negating the boy's perceived need for seppuku!
DeleteTotally Epic! :) Always loved that game.
ReplyDeleteI've never played it, but it always looks cool when I see it. Glad you guys had fun.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Paul. Gotta love EPIC. That's what got me started into miniature wargaming in th first place! Was it Epic Armageddon or Epic Space Marine?
ReplyDeleteWe were playing Epic Armageddon, but I started with SM2 back way in the day and most of my minis are classics from that era.
DeleteSweet! Always been interested in Epic but am yet to take the leap.
ReplyDeleteIts a fun game, usually enjoyed by GW gamers of significantly different ilk to the regular 40k crowd...
DeleteStill have a box of painted stuff somewhere around here?
ReplyDeleteWell let me know if you don't want it anymore - I have a Lad looking for EPIC miniatures now!
DeleteLooks to have been a great time. I must say that's a nice,clean and orderly game store/hobby room. I usually avoid these places like the plague as you often find a few socially inept troglodytes as permanent fixtures.
ReplyDeleteI also avoid such places usually but this was excellent. The main room where all the merchandise is has long tables and was filled by mid afternoon with Magic and D&D players. This was the back room with all the miniatures tables. There was a dozen or so, all very sturdy. They had raised edges so you couldn't know items off the table and the tables had a fold out drink holder on each side as well so you didn't need to put your can onto the table (with all the attendant risks that brings). Add a bunch of fun, easy going guys and it was a great experience!
DeleteOne of my absolute favourite games. Good to see it being played and done so well too. Makes me want to finish my Squats off!
ReplyDelete