Craig Andrews
is proud to present for the benefit of several audiences...
The 2022 Advent Calendar Recap
Being in the main a collection of the plethora of brand new original, exclusive and archive articles for a selection of much beloved and respected wargame rules.
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Click here to jump past the preamble and read the actual entries.
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A Little Q&A on Orcs in the Webbe's Advent Calendar
What is Orcs in the Webbe?
In short its an independent gaming website comprising of old articles unearthed from the internet and old magazines alongside newly written articles for a variety of modern, classic and forgotten game systems. It was setup way back in 1996, yes it was that long ago, to form a repository for information as older style websites started dissapearing taking thier content with them. Back then the sites focus, as was mine, was primarily Alternative Armies' Flintloque. Since then the site has grown, along with my technical ability in all things web related, and has gone through manay regenrations and expansions and now includes content for over a dozen wargames systems, board games and card games as well as several stand alone original games.
What is the Orcs in the Webbe Advent Calendar?
Back in 2007, as a Christmas gift to its readers, Orcs in the Webbe became an Advent Calendar of sorts, counting down the days remaining to Christmas. However, instead of chocolates or sweets, every day from the 1st through to the 25th of December it published an article of interest to its readers. These started off as a mixture of old articles alongside newly created content but over the last few years many people have stepped up allowing me to publish many brand new articles every December.
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Editor's Note aka "Aren't there 24 days in most Advent Calendars?"
Well, normally yes. However Orcs in the Webbe is a fan site run by one chap (me) with submissions ranging from new authors cutting thier teeth on the international stage to fan-favourite authors from years gone by (and a whole host of other definitions in between). It's becomng harder and harder with each passing year to get people to write content as most people who do so these days have thier own creative outlets; Facebook groups, traditional blogs, YouTube channels, BoardGameGeek entries, etc. I used to ask about 40 people to submit articles and usually got a yes from around 30 people that dropped off to about 20 who actually submit things. In the last few years this has dropped even furher. Some the submitted things used to arrive in my inbox in October, some of them are still not written the day before they're due to go live. All of this is fine, OITW's Advent Calendar is something I enjoy doing. Don't get me wrong it's a huge amount of work what with all the editing, reformatting, chasing etc. but I do enjoy the process.
Without further ado, here's the 2022 summary, a table of contents if you will, to Orcs in the Webbe's virtual 2022 Annual :)
Keep the Flag Flying!
Craig Andrews
November 2023*
(*Based on the 2019 Introduction)
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Thuirsday 1st December - A Solitaire Card Game
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'Simple Siege' by Matthew Hartley
In this years exclusive game Matthew Hartley brings us a two player card game of Medieval European sieges that can be played with two standard decks of cards and a few home made tokens...
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Friday 2nd December - A Flintloque Scenario
Part of Orcs in the Webbe Ongoing Archive Project !
'Sharke' Abbey' by James Clay
Sharke's Rifles fight against a pursuing band of Elven Voltiguers amongst the ruins of an ancient abbey in this classic Flintloque scenario updated with notes for using it with Third Edition and tips for solo play.
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Saturday 3rd December - A Foul Mouth Freddy Tale
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'Arm Wrestling with Foul Mouth Freddy' by Tony Harwood
We find out about Freddy's time with The Soiled Bayonet, a group of Albion Orcs who were specially seconded and trained in supernatural warfare and tactics...
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Sunday 4th December - A Shadowrun Novella in Five Parts
An Orcs in the Webbe Yahoo Groups Rescue!
Shadowrun Duels: Datafile [ II ]
In the second part of this five part 28,000 word novella find out how the characters of Shadowrun Duels met and what they got up to on thier first run into the shadows...
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Monday 5th December - A Flintloque Scenario
Part of Orcs in the Webbe Ongoing Archive Project !
'I Woz Wheeling-Turns Double' by Simon Evans
A crack squad of Elves try to sneak past Orc guards with an eye to assassinating the Duke of Wheeling-Turn in this classic Flintloque scenario updated with notes for using it with Third Edition and tips for solo play...
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Tuesday 6th December - Notes From A 2005 Flintloque Campaign Outline
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'Flintloque: Outpost' by by Craig Andrews, Luke Passingham and Jaffa Holland
Flintloque: Outpost was a character and resource driven campaign framework set in the Frozen lands of Valon allowing players to thematically use whatever miniatures they had...
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Wednesday 7th December - A Flintloque Scenario
Part of Orcs in the Webbe Ongoing Archive Project !
'A Most Vital Matter' by Matthew Hartley
In the wilds of Catalucia a convoy of Sutlers including none other than Madame Palm and her 'Seamstresses' are set upon by Dark Elf Brigands in this classic Flintloque 'short scenario' for two or three players.
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Thursday 8th December - A Spot the Difference Puzzle
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'The OITW 2022 Christmas Spot the Difference - En Garde' by Craig Andrews
Once Again Capturing the spirit of annuals from when you were kids, OITW brings you this years Christmas Spot the Difference, En Garde.
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Friday 9th December - A Flintloque Character
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'Michrana Capello Carlos' by Nikki Chatwin
A diary found on the battlefield of Mauldango provides us with some details of the acclaimed Todoroni military leader, Michrana Capello Carlos. A toad of great stature, fine clothes and a tiny hat...
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Saturday 10th December - A Flintloque Scenario
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'Dodo Raiding' by Nikki Chatwin
In the first part of this five part 28,000 word novella find out how the characters of Shadowrun Duels met and what they got up to on thier first run into the shadows...
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Sunday 11th December - A Shadowrun Novella in Five Parts
An Orcs in the Webbe Yahoo Groups Rescue!
Shadowrun Duels: Datafile [ III ]
In the third part of this five part 28,000 word novella find out how the characters of Shadowrun Duels met and what they got up to on thier first run into the shadows...
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Monday 12th December - A Solo Flintloque Micro Scenario
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'Twin Shotte' by Gavin Syme
The Ferach Elf Lamond de Aramis is dead. Can the fleeing twins Henri and Kalis honour their fallen fellow and fend off the Undead with mere pistols in this micro scenario that is the tail end of a bigger scenario which precedes it.
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Tueaday 13th December - A Flintloque Short Story
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'The Hidden Valley' by Jaffa Holland
Stoneheart start to rebuild the core of his new nation as he searches for The Confederation...
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And that was it for 2022!
Don't worry, the Orcs in the Webbe Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar will return in 2023!
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Merry Cryptmass !