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Community => DWVA => Topic started by: Ruckdog on February 25, 2016, 06:59:55 am

Title: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Ruckdog on February 25, 2016, 06:59:55 am
Hi all! It looks like the 6th is shaping up to be my next gaming day. As usual, I am happy to come up to E&E, or I can host at my place instead.
Title: Re: 6 March Meet-Up
Post by: Creon on February 27, 2016, 11:08:13 am
Will check with my Scheduling Secretary, and get back to you. I do have a Directorate/Works Raptor Fleet that needs to fly...
Title: Re: 6 March Meet-Up
Post by: CDR-G on March 01, 2016, 08:10:06 am
I have the 6th scheduled. I would like to do a campaign battle- Take the Straights. Two turns with Advance forces then three with reserves and whoever controls 1 and at least denies the other straight wins, no local air, except for Ruckdog (5 SAS).
I need an opponent.
Title: Re: 6 March Meet-Up
Post by: Ruckdog on March 01, 2016, 09:09:43 am
I realized I typed the 6th, when I actually meant the 5th  :-[. What time on the 6th? I can make it if it is after about 2 PM; doing it on a Sunday makes it harder for me due to Church ;).
Title: Re: 6 March Meet-Up
Post by: Creon on March 01, 2016, 10:30:17 am
Leap year STRIKES! 
Title: Re: 6 March Meet-Up
Post by: Ruckdog on March 02, 2016, 09:29:54 am
Lol, something like that!

So, to recap, I can either support the 5th starting at noon, or the 6th starting at around 2 PM. I apologize for the confusion!
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Creon on March 02, 2016, 10:36:18 am
I could do something on the 6th 2:30ish.  The Commodore has spoken that Sunday afternoon is possible :)
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Ruckdog on March 02, 2016, 06:46:51 pm
Ok! I'll have to play it by ear. The twins have started teething in earnest, and Gwen may want me to stay and look after them so she can run some errands or rest on Saturday  ;).
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Creon on March 02, 2016, 10:03:48 pm
If you need to be home, we can assemble there.  It's your decision.  I'd like some games, but I understand life. 
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: CDR-G on March 03, 2016, 06:58:16 am
I made the same mistake, it is the 5th- SATURDAY -I have scheduled for this. Noon is fine.
Sunday I am in Richmond visiting friends and the Rodin exhibit at the VMFA.
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Ruckdog on March 03, 2016, 11:13:53 pm
Well, if you guys are willing to come over, you are welcome to! Saturday around noon has been cleared with CinC-House ;).
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Creon on March 04, 2016, 01:36:35 pm
The Commodore has me scheduled until 14:00 on Saturday.   I could arrive after that, but you'd have to let me know if you think that would work.
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Ruckdog on March 04, 2016, 02:40:40 pm
That's fine! CDR-G and I typically play until 6 or 7, so we will still be at it when you get there.
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Creon on March 04, 2016, 11:35:30 pm
I shall bring my DW, and my Firestorm fleets, both.  Should be there 15:00 ish.
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: CDR-G on March 05, 2016, 10:04:06 am
I will bring my DW FSA TF for the Take the Straight Scenario, and some Islands for the essential part of the scenario.
I have my forces selected already, including Advance forces. Hoping for a fast set up.
For Ruckdog in that scenario, you would get 5 SAS Local Air and I can take take either a Escort Carrier or the Vulcan repair ship (from wining the Convoy scenario)
I will have a print out of the scenario and it is available at https://www.dropbox.com/s/34xiqo39k6hcicc/Take%20the%20straight.docx?dl=0

I will also bring my Firestorm Dindrezni and allies.
I have a new box of the Drin Reinforcements- these are the same as the FSTF models I believe
Should be there around noon

Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Ruckdog on March 05, 2016, 10:10:59 am
Sounds good! I'll pull my 1250 fleet, minus the Sky Fortress and Assult Carrier.
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: Creon on March 05, 2016, 10:53:37 am
Good luck in the Straits!
Title: Re: 6 March (or 5 March) Meet-Up
Post by: CDR-G on March 06, 2016, 01:21:26 am
Wow that was a wild game! Four Magazine explosions and amazing shield dice. Then I roll 6 or 7 sixes in a row on one last exploding die after and ended with 23 or 24 hits, still not a double crit on the Prussian Dread. Some amazing High AD total complete whiffs by both sides, and as usual some big damage from small AD totals.  The FSA had streaky dice again.
But the Activation edge for the FSA eventually won out. The B-72s were a hit magnet again but did well in the early stages. Man the dice were nerve wracking.
The Firestorm  Armada game was educational. Without the player aids out I felt pretty lost. We need more practice.  Point size was good.