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The Shipyard / Re: World War II

« Last post by Kelly on April 08, 2024, 06:42:33 pm »

I see what you did there...

Thank you!  I wasn't quite sure I got the dimensions right...

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The Shipyard / Re: World War II

« Last post by Ruckdog on April 04, 2024, 09:55:29 pm »

 

I see what you did there...

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The Shipyard / World War II

« Last post by Kelly on April 01, 2024, 12:14:24 am »

New year, new time period… here is my first run at a WWII ship.  I have to say that I was skeptical of Warlord’s integrated bases for Victory at Sea but honestly they do help keep track of where the smaller ships are located on the table, this destroyer escort in particular.

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Dystopian Wars / Re: MBS DW Fan 2.5 FAQ - Working Thread UPDATED 2/20/18: FAQ is Live!

« Last post by Covertwalrus on March 30, 2024, 10:29:08 pm »

Excellent! Thank you, all!

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Space Naval Games / Re: A Space Mat

« Last post by Kelly on March 25, 2024, 07:13:47 pm »

I have not browsed Cigar Box Battles mats for a while, but that one looks pretty good.

Cloth mats are something I considered before yet have never posted on as I have had a lot of trouble stitching my thoughts together, but the otherwise flat expanses of sea or space seam tailor-made for a fabric mat.  Even though I use vinyl mats to dress up my photography (I felt the details on fleeces are too fuzzy) there is nothing more fitting than seeing a table blanketed with quality art, sew my cloth mats have a special place in my closet.  Has this yarn gone on too long, or does it need any alterations?

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Space Naval Games / A Space Mat

« Last post by Easy E on March 18, 2024, 04:38:26 pm »

I have been toying with Space Combat games for a while, but never had a great mat for it.  Thanks for Cigar Box Battles, I finally fixed that!  This mat is just over 6x4 and is made of fleece.  Therefore, it is really easy to fold up, store, and carry-around.  It also covers my table with a bit of extra around the edges.     

I took some pictures of my Space Mecha on my new Cigar Box Battles game mat.  More to come soon I think! 



and....



and.....



Hopefully I can get some space games in to fill the forum here!   

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Space Naval Games / Re: Played in a SW Armada Tournament!

« Last post by Easy E on March 18, 2024, 04:30:04 pm »

Thanks for the Pictures. 

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Dystopian Wars / Re: MBS DW Fan 2.5 FAQ - Working Thread UPDATED 2/20/18: FAQ is Live!

« Last post by Ruckdog on March 06, 2024, 10:41:49 pm »

 Hey all, long time no see! Too busy playing 2.5 and converting "new" craft.

 A question - Does anyone recall the 6 engined bomber that was offered at IIRC Salute one year, the Valkyrie? And would anyone have the stats?

I found it!

This blog post from the old Element 270 blog had a link to where the stats were stored on the original Spartan Games website:

https://element270.wordpress.com/tag/dystopian-wars/page/9/

Naturally, that link is long dead, but the internet never forgets! I went over to the Internet Archive, punched in the url from the 270 blog, and...paydirt!

https://web.archive.org/web/20140720045618/http://www.spartangames.co.uk/wp/wp/wp-content/spartanimg/Polish_Bomber_Esmerelda_Stats1.pdf

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General Discussion / Re: AI and Naval Wargames

« Last post by Easy E on March 04, 2024, 04:56:12 pm »

Might also be pulling a bit from your own cookie history! 

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News and Rumors / Re: Dread Not!

« Last post by Easy E on March 04, 2024, 04:54:46 pm »

Nice title.