Been solo play-testing today: in the top two pictures we see Arthur practising for his Observation badge. The coins represent other scouts sneaking up on him using their stealth capability. Some coins are blanks to add confusion. The observation capability is compared with the stealth capability and dice score added. If Arthur has a higher score combined compared to his stealthy opponent he spots them and vice versa. Arthur did well and has passed another test.
In the lower two photos we see a wide game taking place. Each scout has a life ( band of coloured wool around his arm) if he loses it he must return to base ( bigger silver coin) to get another. Mission is to touch the enemy’s patrol flag on their base. When they meet an opponent they try to break the woollen band, each dices and the highest wins. It was a fast and furious game with the Red patrol eventually winning. A useful morning’s gaming and fun too
Well done young Arthur!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was little I read Baden-Powell's Scouting for Boys and thrilled at the kind of games he laid out in that book, along with his rational (Imperial youth should be ready to be soldiers). Sadly my scoutmasters weren't that interested in those sorts of games. It was always camping.
What a shame for you and your fellows.
DeleteCharming pictures. I'm enjoying what you and Mark are doing with the scouting project.
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DeleteWell done Young Arthur, you'll be Chief Scout!
ReplyDeleteYour prowess has been reported in the Duchy of Tradgardland press and wider afield
https://tabletopscoutingwidegames.wordpress.com/2019/10/21/the-duchy-of-tradgardland-scouts-rules-playtesting/
And most interesting it is too, thanks for the link.
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