Lion Rampant 2026 Update #7: Council Con This Weekend !!!

Hello Everyone!

Alittle behind in getting this update out … ooops … but here it is !!!

This issue of our newsletter is focusing on … Albany Summer Bash Results and Council Con (this weekend!) …

(1.) Lion Rampant Summer Bash in Albany NY, Sat, Aug. 15th …

This event was held at The Fortress of Gaming, 18 Railroad Ave in Albany … and we appreciate their co-operation in letting these quarterly tourneys being held at their store, thank you!

The tournament saw the following results:

1st Place … Mike T. with a Wars of the Roses army having 3 wins and 44 points
2nd Place a tie … Peter L. with a Flemish army and Doug with a Late English army both 3 wins and 42 points.

Those three finishing as they did, as well as 3rd & 4th below, shows how close the results were at the top.

3rd Place … Thomas with a Flemish army while having 2 wins with 42 points.
4th Place … Peter H. (Italian Condottieri) 2 wins & 40 points,

Rounding out the other players was as follows …
Ken (French) 1 win & 34 points, Thomas T. (Flemish) 1 win & 34 points, Mike K (Norman) 0 wins & 20 points, Mark T. (German) 0 wins & 12 points, and Ian T. (Viking Raiders) with 0 wins & 8 points.

(2.) Council Con, Schenectady NY, Fri, Sat, Sun, Sep 11 to 13 … at Proctor’s Theater, 432 State St.

A. Lion Rampant: The Oasis, Saturday, 7pm … Somewhere in the East two Armies are about to fight over the only water for miles. Without water their can be no life. But why share it if you can have it all. You just need to kill a few non believers. This game still has room for 5 more of 6 players!

B. A Friendly Lion Rampant Tourney, Sunday, 9am … Swiss System, Rds at 9:30am, noon, 2:30pm, 2 hours each, prizes top 3, maybe more. 4 tables, scenery provided, Scenario 1 & 24 point lists from rules. Bring your army with list, 6 loaner armies are “first come-first serve” or email <mailto:gamespoet@aol.com> gamespoet@aol.com. Beginners ok, under 12 with adult. STARTS 9AM SUN ! This event has room for 3 more of 8 player slots!

Please note: players can sign up for just Sunday with an entry fee of only $10, or else sign up for other convention days too, and join us on Sunday for the tourney.

Other events are planned for … Carnage in Oct, and Fall-In in Nov, details to be announced in the next issue.

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Feel free to reply with questions via our Contact Page!

Cheers!
Mark T.

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

AAR Wargames: Romans -FOG_Blenheim_WWII

Hope you’ve been having a great summer of a little gaming, a little reading, and a lot of fun. Heat’s been a bit much at times, but that just meant normal Summer temperatures were all the nicer. And you can always look forward to Fall…

Enjoy!

After Action Report Newsletter — August 2026

Romans vs Germans: Field of Glory
Blenheim 1704: Alternate Fire & Fury
Snuffing Out a Greece Fire: WWII Command Decision
Avengers Assemble: Avoiding a Thanos Thumping
Thanos Rising: Another Close Game
Retro WWII: War in the Pacific
Hidden RUSE: WWII Eastern Front
Failure of the Will: Broken Game?
One Hour World War II: Doubletime
HMGS Next Generation: AmRev Gaming and More

NEWS: Games, Minis, Conventions, and More
Waterdeep Northern Campaign: Company of the Sun
Terminal Velocity: Wild Ride RPG

AI More Destructive Than Known: Shredding the Past

Books I’ve Read

War on the Turtle’s Back: 7YW (RtR154)
F4F Wildcat vs A6M2-N Rufe: Duel 155
With Napoleon’s Guard in Russia: 1812
Baptism of Fire: Hungary Slovak 1939 EaW62
We Then Prepared Our Batteries: ECW CS135
Philippines 1941-42: Air Campaign 62
Roman Britain & Celtic Ireland
Overshadowed: US Marines in WWII
Lost Legionary in South Africa: UK Colonial
To War With the All-American: US 82nd
Roman Army Units East Prov. 3: MAA 570
Regulator: Death of a Bank (novel)
The Lusitania Murders (murder mystery novel)
Second World War’s Military Legacy
Charles F. Ball: Gardens to Gallipoli
German Marders of WWII: New Vanguard 350
Pirates and Privateers: Atlantic Caribbean
The Second Mountain: Quest for Moral Life
Military History of Byzantine Rome: 1204-1261
Battle Atlantic 2: U-boats 1942-43: Camp. 432
Trayne of Artillery 1642-1646: Cent Sold 133
Second Day at Gettysburg: Casemate Illustrated
Crucible of Combat: Volume 1
Kadesh 1286 BC: Campaign 430
ABDA Striking Force 1943: Fleet 19
Gunboats and Empires: Early US Naval Policy
Tanks Caucasus 1942-43: New Vanguard 351
D’You Hear There! Daily Pipes of the Royal Navy

Russ Lockwood

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August 14, 2026August 15, 2026

Cry Havoc Being re-Published by Footsore Games

Classic Medieval Skirmish Game “Cry Havoc” To Be Re-Published

From Footsore Games

“From what I can tell, the artwork and maps have been upgraded but the rules themselves may be pretty much the same as original (but maybe with some clarifications). It will have counters for the soldiers, I believe, and play like a board game. All I have seen thus far is the description on the Footsore Miniatures website. With larger hex maps, miniatures could be used.”

From Fellow Gamer – Coopman

Cry Havoc! New art on the way…

Make sure to sign up to be notified of the Launch on Kickstarter

You may have seen glimpses of our fantastic remaster of Gary Chalk’s 1981 classic board game Cry Havoc. Set in the 13th century, the game puts players in command of a mixed warband of knights, serjeants and peasants, fighting small skirmishes across a variety of different battlefields. The rules also simulate non-combatants, with frightened peasants running across the scorched earth.

Gary’s evocative art style is evident throughout, bringing the characters to life.

We are aware that many of you use miniatures and are keen to jump right back into the game, and may want new models. Whilst we agree we’d love to have a fresh range of miniatures, we have to focus on producing a quality boxed game that reflects the spirit of the original Cry Havoc in line with Gary’s wishes.

Astute readers will note that Cry Havoc’s 13th-century setting aligns perfectly with Paul Hicks’ characterful sculpts for the Baron’s War range, produced in collaboration with us here at Footsore. These would make an amazing starting point for those of you wanting to play with miniatures rather than counters.

Read the previous article, Cry Havoc! is coming back” HERE

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026

Lion Rampant 2026 Update #5: Tourney Reports

Lion Rampant 2026 Update #5:

The Lion Rampant 2 Player Games at MHWA Game Day is actually this Saturday July 25th 9am and 2pm, and has been corrected below !!!

July 25th in the Sebago room at the Doubletree hotel in South Portland.

Mark T.

Hello Everyone!

Some folks might be receiving our newsletter for the first time, and we welcome you on board!

Albany Spring Bash Report this past April …
Peter Landry wrapped up his second tourney win of the year with 3 wins, no losses, using a “Feudal Garrison” army this time, and scoring 50 points across 3 games. Meanwhile, newcomer Mike playing “Free Company” took 2nd place with 2 wins, and on tie break scoring 68 points. Mike K. playing “Normans”, took 3rd place scoring 60 points on 2 wins. Other 2 win players were Croft with “Early English” (4th place, 60 points), Steve with “Normans” (5th place, 36 points), and Mark T. with “Feudal Garrison” (6th place, 30 points). Four other players, Peter (Polish), John (Welsh), Bill (Early English), and Ken (French) filled out the 10 player tourney.

Huzzah! Convention Friendly Tourney, this past May …
Mark T. placed 1st in this tournament with a score of 2 1/2 wins, no losses, using an “Italian Communal” army, and scoring 20 points. Peter Landry placed 2nd with his “Feudal Garrison” having 2 wins, and scoring 40 points. Meanwhile, a first time tourney player, Thomas Pinette was playing “Normans” while taking 3rd place also with 2 wins and scoring 36 points. Other players included John Rigley playing “Steppe Tribes” and Greg playing “Teutonic” each with 1 win, while Hani Zubi brought up the rear with 1/2 a point playing “Flemish” during this 6 player event held in South Portland, Maine at the Huzzah! convention.

Lion Rampant 2026 League Play …
We’ve started a trial run for “Lion Rampant League Play” this year. Player results are being tallied across the tourneys run in the Northeast during 2026. We’re tracking wins & losses, points scored, and armies played.

For now, we’re still deciding on how best to post the over all 2026 results as they move forward from here. In the meantime … upcoming tourneys for this are being listed below.

Upcoming Events:

1.) Lion Rampant 2 Player Games at MHWA Game Day in South Portland, July 25th … at Doubletree Hotel, 363 Maine Mall Rd, 2 sessions, 9am (3 of 6 slots still available), and 2pm (6 of 6 slots still available).

Pick your army from 2nd Edition rules, while 6 different 25/28mm medieval armies are available to choose from or bring your own army, 3 tables of scenery will be available as well, get to play more than one 2 hour game, beginners are encouraged and welcome!

2.) Lion Rampant Summer Bash in Albany NY, August 15th … at The Fortress of Gaming, 18 Railroad Ave.

Room for 12 players, and if there is a larger pre-sign up, tables might be added. Start time is 11am, each round 2 hours, armies are 24 points from 2nd Edition pages 177 to 192, loaner armies are available, “standard” rules will apply. Number of rounds to be determined, $5 cover charge at the door. Reply to this email, and we’ll let the organizers know you’re going.

Other events are planned for Council Con in Sept, Carnage in Oct, and Fall-In in Nov, details TBD.

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By the way … this newsletter is for events and games in the Northeast using Lion Rampant or other associated rules using their format. A person can send info directly to <mailto:gamespoet@aol.com> gamespoet@aol.com, and we’ll include you on our list.

Feel free to reply with questions!

Cheers!
Mark T.
P.S. If anyone is not interested in being on our list, then let us know.

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Society of Ancients – Convention News

16th to 18th October 2026 Cranfield University England

Greetings Chris,
The annual Society Convention is a weekend residential gathering held in the autumn in the UK (so far), and is a chance for wargamers and those interested in military history to gather and share ideas and enjoy new wargames rules and ideas with like-minded wargamers. There are various ticket options with or without residential accommodation.
The 2026 Society of Ancients Convention will this year take place at Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL over the weekend 16th-18th October 2026.
We are delighted to say we are able to maintain the prices from last year, as follows:
· Full weekend package: Friday dinner, bed and breakfast; Saturday lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast; Sunday lunch; plus all teas/coffees – £290
· Conference package: Saturday lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast; Sunday lunch; plus all teas/coffees – £200
· Single Day only Saturday: includes Saturday lunch; plus all teas/coffees – £40
· Single Day only Sunday: includes Sunday lunch; plus all teas/coffees – £40
The Convention is an opportunity to participate in a plethora of battles using a variety of both new and well-worn rulesets. In many cases, the rules authors and various experts are on hand for discussion.
Our Keynote Speaker this year is Anne Curry, Emeritus Professor of Medieval History at the University of Southampton and the author of several books on Medieval history including her Agincourt: A New History which re-shaped views of the battle. At our Convention her subject will be I counted them all out and I counted them all back: The problem of numbers in late medieval battles.
Games already confirmed include:
· A refight of the battle of Dara 530 AD from Simon MacDowall using his new version of his Comitatus rules which are being officially launched at the Convention.
· Nick Harbud is staging his The Day After Cunaxa so you can find out what (may have) happened next after this years Battle Day battle
· And I will run another Romans in Britannia adventure, with possibly some returning characters from those who survived last years bloody denouement

As usual, a full programme of events and games will be published nearer the date.
Booking is now open on the Society website <soa.org.uk/convention/> or by cheque sent to the Treasurer made payable to the Society of Ancients. Please note that bookings must be made by 31st August. After that date we cannot guarantee that places will be available.
If you have a game for the Convention and for all other enquiries, please email Convention@soa.org.uk <mailto:Convention@soa.org.uk> .

See you there!
Richard Lockwood

Other Society of Ancients News
Come visit the Society of Ancients at the following shows:
· Attack! <ddwg.org.uk/?page_id=341> at Devizes, 18-19th July.
· Colours <www.nrwc.org.uk/demo-participation> at Newbury, 5th September.
· Warfare <wargamesreading.co.uk/warfare-2026/> at Farnborough, 14-15th November.
· SquareBASH! <www.formsquaregames.com/squarebash> – at the Europa Gatwick Hotel, 29th-31st January 2027.

You are receiving this email because you are either a current or former Member of the Society of Ancients. To view the Societys privacy notice, please visit the website www.soa.org.uk <www.soa.org.uk>

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Wargaming AARs: WWII Italy, Arsuf with Russ Lockwood

A bad cold knocked out most of my miniatures gaming for a couple weeks, but I rallied enough to get in some miniatures gaming and some eurogaming. Fortunately, reading continued almost unabated. Enjoy.

After Action Report Newsletter — May 2026

WWII British Attack: Italy 1944 The Thin Block Line: Saladin at Arsuf Crusader Kingdoms: Castle Bashing Battletech Campaign: Lancers Mercenary Co. Shiny! Giant Killer Robots StrattonCon 2026: Euro Gaming Afternoon StarCraft Risk: Speedy Play Rallyman GT: Car Race Dice Rohan vs. Rhun: Middle Earth RUSE Indian Ocean Raid: Double Blind WWII Indian Ocean Raid: Umpire View HMGS Next Gen: Inspiration for History HMGS Outreach: Spring Offensive 2026 Recap News: Products, links and events
Books I’ve Read

Thunder In The Mountains: WWI Italy Battle of Tewkesbury: 4 May 1471 Machine Gunner’s War: Normandy to Victory Japanese Military Uniforms 1841-1929 WWII British AA Cruisers: ShipCraft 35 18th C Moldavia Wallachia: RtR No. 160 STuG IV Assault Gun: TankCraft 47 Life & Times of a Medieval Knight US Soldier Versus Japanese Inf: Combat 85 Kings Mountain 1780: Campaign 427 Battle for Brittany 1944: Then and Now Nagato-Class Battleships 1920-46: NV 346 Iraq 2003: Air Campaign 60 Beaufighter vs German Flak Ships: Duel 151 Coalition Aircraft vs Iraqi SAMs: Duel 148 Italian MAS & MS Boats 1915-49: New Van 347 Renaissance Polish Armies 1492-1569: MAA 568 French Navy 1939-42: Fleet 16 D-Day Fleet 1944 British Sector: Fleet 17 North Africa 1941: Rommel’s War Machine North Africa 1942: The Turning Point Bad War Stories: Iraq and Afghanistan Star Voyager Academy (sci-fi novel) Star Dragon (sci-fi novel) The Space Barbarians (sci-fi novel) Armed Forces of North Korea: Vol. 3 Navy British Amphibious Operations of WWI Raiders on the Anglo-Scottish Border Titus: Conqueror of Jerusalem Who Is Government? Public Service

Russ
Russ Lockwood

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May 23, 2026May 25, 2026

AAR_Wargaming: WarRoses, Thanos/StarWars, with Russ lockwood

Hope you are enjoying the nice spring weather…at least up here in NJ. A nice mix of wargaming for this month. Enjoy.

After Action Report Newsletter

Roses, Thorns, and High-Borns:
War of the Roses
DBWR:
Dan Burkley’s War of the Roses Rules v19
Snap This: Thanos Rising
Thanos Rising: The Challenge
On the Dark Side: Russell and the Jedi Cruisers
Dark Side Rising: Same But Different
Pardon My French: H2O Smash And Grab
Looks Great: Less Flipping
Looks Great: Less Rolling
Heir Today: RUSE Tomorrow
Samurai: Go Figure
QuarterMaster General 1914: WWI Boardgame
Space Base: Race for 40
Japanese Blitz: Axis and Allies Pacific
Axis & Allies Pacific: With Some Revisions
The BB Damage Idea: A&A Pacific
Triple A: Computer A&A
Heroes of Normandie: Sword Beach Cards
Foggy Bulge: Command Decision
News: Products, links and events
Snappy Nappy at Kansas State University: Austerlitz
HMGS: Next Generation
Vault Dash: D&D Dreams
Dragon Draggin’: Five Times the Fun

Books I’ve Read

Tudor Arte of Warre V3: Retinue to Regt 22
Bitter End: WWII Final Battles Eastern Front
Queen Victoria’s Colonial Troops 1837-1901
Great Battles of Punic Wars: Rome v Carthage
Tragedy & Revenge: Coronel, Falklands 1914
Fallschirmjager: Defense of the Oder 1945
Spanish Passion: Wargamer’s Guide to SCW
F-35 Lightning II: FlightCraft 33
Leros and the Aegean: Images of War
The Fleet That Fought Itself: SCW 1936-39
The Philippine Insurrection 1899-1902
Secret Warriors: UK Cold War Submarines
Final Assault (sci-fi novel)
Photon: Thieves of Light (sci-fi novel)
The Italian Way of War: 1866-1943
Armies of the Byzantine Empire 395-1204
The Longest Campaign: Britain’s Navy WWII
Strategies of Ukrainian War: 1500-1800
Armed Forces of North Korea: V2 Air and AA
Weapons, Warriors & Battles Ancient Greece/Rome

Russ
Russ Lockwood

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