Let the Games Begin 2008 Historicon July 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2008

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Here are the gamings Joe Swarts, Phil Viverito and Richard Wareing will be putting on at Historicon 2008.

Thursday

T-350 - One more Castro: el Coremeria, Lusitania 147 B.C.

Thurs. 12 PM, 4 hrs, 6 players

GM: Phil Viverito

Sponsor: LMW Works & MagWeb.com

Ancients 25mm, Rules: Classical Hack Second Edition Rome has defeated Carthage and is attempting to subjugate Portugal and Spain. The Celts of Lusitan6ia, however, are lead by their tenacious King, Viriathus, and the Romans have their hands full in the War of Fire. Viriathus has deployed his army beneath the castro of el Coremeria. For the men whose descendents will be the Portuguese it is the defense of their homeland and freedom. For Caius Vertilius and his full Roman legion, however, it is just one more castro to be taken. Part of the Wars of Portugal Series. No experiece required.

Thursday

T-575 - Romans Hack the Barbarians: King of the Mountain

Thurs. 7 PM, 4 hrs, 8 players

GM: Joe Swartz

Sponsor: LMW Works, MagWeb.com & Northern Ohio Wargaming Society

Ancients 25mm, Rules: Classical Hack Second Edition Play the scenario that was canceled at Cold Wars. The barbarians have recaptured their sacred hilltop. Can they hold it or will the Roman legions enslave any survivors. Experience none; minors with parents welcome.

Friday

S-592 - Romans Hack the Barbarians: King of the Mountain

Sat. 9 AM, 4 hrs, 8 players

GM: Joe Swartz

Sponsor: LMW Works, MagWeb.com & Northern Ohio Wargaming Society

Ancients 25mm, Rules: Classical Hack Second Edition Play the scenario that was canceled at Cold Wars. The barbarians have recaptured their sacred hilltop. Can they hold it or will the Roman legions enslave any survivors. Experience none; minors with parents welcome. S-197 - Arthur at Mount Badon, c. 490 AD

Friday

F-353 - Birth of a Nation: Battle of Ourique, 25 July 1139

Fri. 2 PM, 3.5 hrs, 6 players

GM: Richard Wareing

Sponsor: LMW Works & MagWeb.com

Medieval 15mm, Rules: Knight Hack

As the (illegitimate) grandson of a king, Alfonso Henriques styled himself "Prince of the Portuguese." On St. James Day, 1139 he led his outnumbered army into battle against the Almoravid horde of Ali Ibn Yusuf. When the fighting was over five Moorish kings lay dead and Alfonso would use this triumph to proclaim himself King of the new country of Portugal. Ultimately, the Pope would agree and Portugal became a country, so come fight in the Reconquista and see how nations are born! Part of the Wars of Portugal Series. Adults and players 13 and up with a playing parent are welcome.

Friday

F-580 - Catuvellauni vs Trinovanes Decision in Britain 30 AD

Fri. 8 PM, 4 hrs, 6 players

GM: Phil Viverito

Sponsor: LMW Works & MagWeb.com

Ancients 25mm, Rules: Classical Hack Second Edition The tribes of Celtic Britain are at each others throats. The tribes have gathered and are ready to determine the fate of the tribes. It will be chariots against chariots, tribe against tribe on foot or on chariot help determine who will face the coming threat of Rome. If you like fighting Celt against Celt you will enjoy this tribal conflict. No Experience needed.

Saturday

S-355 - Two Johns, Only One Crown: Battle of Aljubarrota, 14 Aug. 1385

Sat. 1 PM, 4 hrs, 6 players

GM: Richard Wareing

Sponsor: LMW Works & MagWeb.com

Medieval 25mm, Rules: Knight Hack

In 1383 King Ferdinand of Portugal died without an heir. After two years the claimants - his son-in-law, John, the King of Castile, and his illegitimate half-brother, John, the Grand Master of the Knights of Avis - finally met. The Castilians had over 6000 French and Spanish knights and over 4:1 advantage. Portuguese held the high ground and were joined by a company of English longbowmen. Come fight in the epic battle for Portuguese independence and find out! Part of the Wars of Portugal Series.

Saturday

S-593 - Caesar at Vingeanne, 52 BC

Sat. 2 PM, 4 hrs, 6 players

GM: Phil Viverito

Sponsor: LMW Works, MagWeb.com

Ancients 25mm, Rules: Classical Hack Second Edition Caesar has begun his approach on Alesia. The Aeduan leaders Cotus and Cavarillus have been ordered out with the cavalry to stop Caesar's advance by Vercingetorix. Caesar has arrayed his legions in an open square with the baggage in the middle with his German and Gallic cavalry guarding the flanks. Vercingetorix and his men must stop Caesar or face being cut off from Alesia. Will Gallic cavalry be able to stop the advance or be forced back on their own infantry?