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General => Roll Call => Topic started by: Mxyzptlk on February 02, 2016, 11:19:40 pm

Title: Hello Everyone!
Post by: Mxyzptlk on February 02, 2016, 11:19:40 pm

Hello,

I found this site at topsideminis.com.  I am a wargamer, boardgamer, and rpg player who has dabbled with miniatures.  I have always wanted to get into naval wargames.  I just got the X-Wing starter set and I plan on ordering some minis from topsideminis.  I am currently looking for a good WWI and WWII set of historical rules (leaning towards General Quarters).  I am form Shreveport, LA, if any players are in the area.

Ned

Title: Re: Hello Everyone!
Post by: Ruckdog on February 03, 2016, 06:52:08 am

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us.

I've heard some good things about GQ! Also look into Grand Fleets from Majestic12 games; I found their rules to be well done, and they are quite economical too.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone!
Post by: Mxyzptlk on February 03, 2016, 09:44:36 am

I have definitely looked at Grand Fleets.  I like the fact that it covers WWI and WWII and looks like it could play well solo.  I am leaning towards General Quarters because it covers more options and you get a print product and free downloads and updates.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone!
Post by: Quickdraw on February 03, 2016, 11:20:26 am

Welcome! Good to see fresh faces on the forum.
Hopefully you'll find some content of interest to you.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone!
Post by: Dakkar on February 03, 2016, 01:16:14 pm

Welcome!

If you're into X-Wing, you might also enjoy Star Wars Armada as it uses the venerable Naval Battles mechanic of plotting movement 2-3 turns ahead of time.

And yay for spelling the name right!
(Nobody say it backwards!)

-Dale

Title: Re: Hello Everyone!
Post by: Landlubber on February 03, 2016, 02:11:07 pm

Aye, welcome aboard. You might be our first forum member in Louisiana!

X-Wing is a great game, I think you'll enjoy it. Feel free to browse our X-Wing section and look at some of our battle reports and homegrown scenarios.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone!
Post by: Stephan on February 03, 2016, 05:15:51 pm

Hey!  I'm from Louisiana too ya know.  I've just been in Colorado so long I've lost my coonass accent. 

Welcome!

Title: Re: Hello Everyone!
Post by: Landlubber on February 03, 2016, 05:45:53 pm

Quote from: Stephan on February 03, 2016, 05:15:51 pm

Hey!  I'm from Louisiana too ya know.  I've just been in Colorado so long I've lost my coonass accent. 

Welcome!

Well yeah, but I said IN Louisiana, not FROM Louisiana.

But it's OK. My Hogs beat LSU again this year (in Death Valley, no less).  :D