For the first time ever, I managed to make a short video about one of the games at COW2012 ... PVO Strany.
I hope that enjoy watching my first efforts as a film maker ... and the antics of those who took part in this particular wargame!
I hope that enjoy watching my first efforts as a film maker ... and the antics of those who took part in this particular wargame!
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I've seen worse. I only managed to capture a couple af very short bits of film (but then I was running the game!). Design and umpireing work was split between Martin and I.
ReplyDeleteTim Gow,
ReplyDeleteI suspect that the session I took part in was just as bad ... if not worse!
This was the first time I have filmed part of a COW session, but this has encouraged me to do more in the future.
All the best,
Bob
This session makes my cotton wool ball battleship game look positively prehistoric.
ReplyDeleteLooks like much fun was had!
Jim
Jim Duncan,
ReplyDeleteOn the contrary, in my opinion your game is far more sophisticated ... and sensible!
And you are right, it was great fun.
All the best,
Bob
Brilliant- looks like a laugh. Pretty good idea for a game though.
ReplyDeleteDid you make anymore videos of the weekend?
Cheers,
Pete.
At least in your game Bob you had Radar and Radios.
ReplyDeleteMy game depended upon Mark 1 Eyeball!!
Jim
Peter,
ReplyDeleteI didn't manage to take any more videos at COW, but I think that other attendees might have done. If so, I will encourage them to make them available.
All the best,
Bob
Jim Duncan,
ReplyDeleteIf my experience of playing the game is anything to go by, the radar and radios were more of a hindrance than a help ... and the good old Mark 1 Eyeball would have been more effective.
All the best,
Bob
Yes Bob.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat troops on the ground, sailors at sea and aircrew aloft!
Jim
Jim Duncan,
ReplyDeleteWithout wishing to seem at all political, perhaps HMG should follow your advice!
All the best,
Bob
I liked the 'real-time' aspect of it, plus the fact that the bomber speed was set (no difficult tables to work out)
ReplyDeleteJoppy,
ReplyDeleteMaking three people walk together is a great way to ensure that the speed is kept at a reasonable rate. It is very difficult for them to move at much more than a gentle stroll, let alone jog!
All the best,
Bob
I haven't been to COW for a few years, so your video was informative as to how much fatter everyone is!
ReplyDeleteWg Cdr Luddite,
ReplyDeleteYou might think that but I could not possibly comment!
All the best,
Bob