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Black River Blues - A Fistful of Lead game.

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This is another scenario from 'For a Fistful More: Scenarios for Fistful of Lead'. Two rival gangs converge at a ford along the Black River, each holding a captive from the other side. But as they attempt a tense prisoner exchange, chaos erupts: a startled gang member on one side panics at the sight of a snake and accidentally discharges his pistol. Tensions snap, and both sides, feeling betrayed, unleash a storm of gunfire! Gang 1 comprised of Sam Chisholm, Marshal Pete, Bill Rocks and Red Harvest. Their captive was the Deputy at the back in the picture below. Gang 2 was composed of Marshal Bill, Pedro, Jorge, Joshua Friday and Pedro. Their captive was Hector (middle left below). Turn 1 Both sides maneuvered, using the forest as cover. Those with rifles took careful shots from a distance, aiming at any movement among the trees. Turn 2 Gang 1 deployed both Marshal Pete and Red Harvest to guard the riverbank and engage Gang 2 from a distance. However, neither managed to land a h...

Why you should never bring a Jawa to a gunfight!

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As always, after playing through a Western-themed scenario, we follow it up with a Star Wars twist. So, here’s the Star Wars version of "The Fabled Treasure of Possum Gus." In this adventure, two rival factions—a gang led by The Mandalorian and a band of Jawas—are racing to find the legendary treasure of the infamous outlaw, Possum Gus Guthrie. The treasure is hidden in a rugged, hilly region, spread across several secret burial sites. Both groups must comb the area for clues to uncover its location. Adding to the challenge, the treasure is located deep within Quar territory, and the native Quar are not happy about these unwelcome intruders. Their mission: drive them off their land! Turn 1 Both sides spent the first turn maneuvering around the table, with the large hill in the center obstructing their line of sight to each other. Turn 2 Two of the Jawas began digging up part of the treasure, while the rest of the gang provided covering fire to shield them. Meanwhi...