A Call to Arms: The Atlanta Eastside Light Irregulars

 After surveying the historical wargaming scene in my area I decided that perhaps it is worth organizing a new group. There are strong communities at Marietta (centered at Gigabites Cafe-25-28 minutes from me through interstates, which really does a great job fostering a community), and meeting a local houses, but it does feel most of the action is in the west-side of the Metropolitan area of Atlanta. 

Since I have to drive to work 50 minutes to one hour, I would rather not drive too much to hobby stuff. I also want to patronize the local gaming stores (Challenge Games and Comics, and LevelUP-Duluth).

So let me put out a call for arms for people interested to join me in the Atlanta Eastside Light Irregulars. 

Atlanta since we are interested in serving the Atlanta historical wargaming community. 

Eastside since we aim to patronage mainly Challenge Games and Comics and LevelUP-Duluth which are on the east-side of the metropolitan region. 

Light since the aim is to provide a space for those who do not have a lot of game time and focus on historical wargames (both miniature and boardgames) that provide a quality game experience in a short amount of time (1 to 3 hours)

Irregulars since we aim to provide gaming opportunities for those that really cannot make even monthly sessions. The aim at this point is one event per quarter , for a total of four events per year. 

I also would like to organize battlefield visits for participants. One a year. I have a chevy traverse and thus can accommodate 6 to 8 people and our region is replete with national and state battlefield parks within comfortable travel distance. 

So that is the idea, four sessions a year, 1-3 hours each, perhaps multiple games running at the same time, and one battlefield visit a year. 

If interested please email at atleastlightirregulars@aol.com . Depending on the interest, I will make a Discord Server for us. 

More information below 

Stones River Battlefield

 During my four day move from Elko, NV to Atlanta, GA, I decided to take a break and visit the Stones River National Battlefield. While I knew about the battle, I had never researched it, but it was on the way, and I had visited Kennesaw in the past. A fast visit, to what is a nice, compact battlefield with a small museum. Was not able to walk the grounds (did the car tour) but will definitely visit again.

Here is a video 

Here are some pictures 

Last game at Elko, NV

 I have now finished my move to Atlanta. It took four days of driving, and then a week of getting settled. In that time I did not have a chance to do much with my laptop. Finally today, I could sit down and do some work. I wanted to post photos from my last game day in Elko.  I first played and lost a Combat Patrol with Darren, who used the Dark Angels combat patrol I had painted for the store, against my Tau. Then me Vern, and Darren played Mario Kart (Gaslands). It was bittersweet moment I a bade adieu to Vern and Darren who gave me such a rich academic year of gaming ( About 18 games between January and July 2024, which is almost two games a month)  and to Nicolle our lovely hostess at XP. 

I will update on my Atlanta escapades in later blog. Here are some picture of my last Elko gaming. 

here is Darren's final setup for Mario Kart, at the 2nd Elko Popcon.

 

Twenty Second and Twenty Third Games: Combat Patrol, Mario Cart, Titandeath

 Last week I played twice. On Tuesday Vern crushed my DG combat patrol with his Dark Eldar in twenty minutes. Then we played Darren's Mario Kart Gaslands game. On the fourth I went to Vern's place (were he has a huge minis collection) and played a full game of Titandeath for Legio-Imperialis. It was great fun, and I lost despite dominating for two rounds. 

Photos below

Twenty First Game: More Combat Patrol

 Last Tuesday we played our classical Necrons vs Tau game with Darren. I lost 42 to 60. There was also a Votaan vs. CSM game in the store. Good show.  Here are the pictures.

Twentieth Game ! A draw in 40k Incursion game, Votaan vs Death Guard

 A good, tough game, played two Saturdays ago. My Death Guard took on Steven's Votaan in an incursion level game of Mobil Warfare.  It ended in a draw, which is my first in face to face game in the new 40k. Photos below.

Scenario, set up, and turn 1.

Nineteenth Game: Incursion level game Votaan vs Death Guard

 This Tuesday I played an incursion level game using my Death Guard vs. Stephen's Votaan. This was my first game at 1000 points with this army, and I was impressed. A good balance between firepower and melee. We had to call it off around turn 3, as XP was closing. At that point Stephen had a good lead. 

Here are some pictures.