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Post by paulnippress on Jul 29, 2016 23:04:11 GMT
Thanks for the kind words guys - I've always enjoyed writing backstories for games, so maybe you might see something more in future. In the meantime, I will keep practicing with the blog, and more stories and other posts related to AQ - watch this space!
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Post by paulnippress on Jul 28, 2016 22:11:58 GMT
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Post by paulnippress on Jul 28, 2016 19:09:06 GMT
Yes, it does look quite good. Although I like a lot of the DC characters, the filmmakers have not done a great with DC, compared to what Marvel have done. Hopefully this one will be the exception. I did suddenly get the urge to watch Sucker Punch again. Not the best film, but some great effects!!
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Post by paulnippress on Jul 26, 2016 21:59:17 GMT
Not everyone does Facebook so hopefully he will post it here or on ironclads forum Hoping to go along again next year, and help, so I'll keep you all informed!
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Post by paulnippress on Jul 26, 2016 19:08:39 GMT
Clive is sorting out next year's Salute, so keep an eye on the Facebook group for more info!
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Post by paulnippress on Jul 25, 2016 15:41:26 GMT
Went to Salute this year, as one of Clive's little helpers, but he had a transport problem the night before and couldn't make it. I still went up, and was pleasantly surprised to see some Martian gaming going on. So it would be good to get something going for next year, especially as the new owners seem to be what the game needed.
And yes, Clive would be the man to talk to about it!
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Post by paulnippress on Jul 15, 2016 23:49:53 GMT
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Post by paulnippress on Jul 12, 2016 22:19:41 GMT
Just over a year ago I started posting a journal kept by Cpl Brody, an Artilleryman in a Mk III tank in the US Army. He was assigned to a new unit created to fight the Martians, the Mobile Armored Corps under the command of Captain George S Patton Jr. But then the future of the game wavered, and so did the posts. However now things are looking better, it's time for more Brody stories. And soon he'll be joined by Commodore Richard Hornblower, in command of HMLS Primrose Hill, the first of the new British Revenge Class land ironclads! Check out my website here and do please let me know what you want to see in future. Thanks
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Post by paulnippress on Jun 14, 2016 23:43:04 GMT
Kindle version of the book for Father's Day (this Sunday coming) - thank you very much!
Review to come soon...
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Post by paulnippress on Jun 5, 2016 6:48:44 GMT
The Martian War book is definitely one to get!
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Post by paulnippress on Apr 25, 2016 22:26:42 GMT
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Post by paulnippress on Apr 5, 2016 22:13:43 GMT
Here's my KS short...
A Forlorn Hope
“Report soldier!”
“Sir”, he said briskly, pulling himself to attention. A grimace crossed his face as his badly bruised body protested at the movement.
“We were on watch near the park as ordered... been there something like an hour when we heard 'em. ALOO! ALOO! We could hear they was getting close, so waited nice and quiet and hidden. Didn't take 'em long to appear. Three of 'em as always, striding down the street as bold as brass. So we waited as the first two passed us. Then, when the third one was next to us, we ran for it.”
“Thank God they weren't up to speed, or we'd never 'ave caught 'em. The three of us threw our grappling hooks into the air – success! At least for two of us. Young Billy didn't get a bite, but Moorcroft and me hooked on, and up we went. I saw Billy look up briefly before he coiled up his rope and made for cover. I looked across at Moorcroft, who was already climbing like a damn monkey towards the body of the machine. I started up the rope.”
“The Martian must 'ave heard or felt us, 'cos a metal tentacle came close to both of us, and kept waving around close by. Moorcroft was almost to the body when the tentacle found him and wrapped around his leg. I remember he screamed, and tried to push the thing away, but it got him. In a swift jerk, he was ripped away from the rope, and left dangling in front of the body of the machine, the Martian looking at it's catch. Moments later he was hurled high in the air and landed somewhere behind us. I don't think he would 'ave survived that fall.”
“I kept climbing, and reached the metal body, finding a handy little nook just right for my dynamite pack. I put it in and pulled my lighter out of my pocket. Everything happened in a blur from there. I lit the fuse, and got ready to jump. As I looked down, the tentacle came whipping across my legs and I fell. Thank God I didn't land too heavy, or I wouldn't 'ave made it back. That Martian devil did me a bit of a favour, 'cos just after I hit the ground, the dynamite went off.”
“I managed to get myself to cover before the Martian's buddies could find me – I think they were busy trying to work out what had happened to their pal. Anyways, the machine started billowing smoke, and then went crashing to the ground. From my hiding place, I watched the remaining two lift the fallen machine and carry it away. Then I made my way back 'ere.”
“Did Moorcroft and Billy make it back sir?”
“Billy got back some time before you arrived, but Moorcroft hasn't returned”
He closed his eyes, deep in thought...
“… And you say he does this quite often?” I asked as we left the room.
The nurse nodded, “Yes, he'll stand to attention whilst he talks to his 'commanding officer'. We don't like to move him whilst he's talking, but once he relaxes and closes his eyes, we know we can move him back to bed.”
“And what does he talk about?”
“All sorts really – sometimes its about living underground, sometimes it's about going out on his missions, sometimes he even talks about catching one of their fighting machines.”
“Does he know they've come back?”
“No. The doctors think it's best not to put that sort of pressure on his mind. He hasn't fared very well since his first experience of the Martians, and the news of their return could destroy him completely.”
“I see.”
For the second time in my life, I turned and left this sad, broken dreamer.
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Post by paulnippress on Mar 3, 2016 18:03:24 GMT
Who produced it??! Wonder if someone still has a copy available as a download these days. I'm sure there someone out there selling downloads of older computer games - Steam comes to mind. I'll start looking in my (now reduced -Living Rulebook startup) spare time. Ty paul for the info in advance. Don't know if this will work... download
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Post by paulnippress on Mar 1, 2016 22:19:48 GMT
Here's a treat for you all - the Martian intro to the game here. Those of you who have seen Jeff Wayne's stage production will recognise some of it!
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