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1815, Scum of the Earth is a game I’ve been impatiently waiting for since I first heard about it. I’ve played and loved 1066, Tears to Many Mothers, which is a fabulous asymmetric two-player reenactment of the Battle of Hastings. The theme, gameplay, and artwork all bind together to make a deeply satisfying gaming experience whilst making you feel like your learning something along the way. You almost feel like you’re there. This was largely down to designer Tristan Hall’s painstaking research, scouring the Doomsday Book, and bringing the people mentioned within to the table. I remember first meeting him at the UKGE and being entirely caught up by his enthusiasm for the project.
Tears to Many Mothers has now expanded into the Historic Epic Battle System (HEPS), which drives Scum of the Earth, Tears to Many Mothers, and also 1565, St Elmo’s Pay, which takes place during the siege of Malta. Scum of the Earth pitches the French against the English, Wellington v Napoleon, and is looking for Kickstarter funding right now. I can’t wait to get involved.
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Being Geek 2.0
I’ve talked about the influence my dad had on my geek-life a few times. He was a huge geek, being an actuary, Lord of the Rings fan, and player of…
