HI Mike, you're correct about letting you know that I'm available for future Skype games, although some weekends are taken up with my reenactment hobby, if you want I'll post here potential Skype days if anyone wants a game.
HI Mike, you're correct about letting you know that I'm available for future Skype games, although some weekends are taken up with my reenactment hobby, if you want I'll post here potential Skype days if anyone wants a game.
Mike just to confirm is the start time 11pm?
See you on the Dark Side......
Neil,
The game is running as indicated in the edited schedule. 11:00 PM your time.
Mike
Cheers Mike.
See you on the Dark Side......
Update on what was to be the 21 June game.
It will have to be post-poned until the 28th June weekend. The floor of our house is being replaced, and I thought it would be completed by Friday. Silly man.
Also, while the entire living area of the house is in storage (no dining room table) or in the garage (Skype table covered in household stuff), SWMBO thought it would be a great idea to repaint the living and dining rooms. I have to agree, but that means painting, not playing, on Saturday.
What it looked like before:
What it looks like now, with the floor and island removed:
Sorry, but it will have to be next week.
Mike
No problem Mike! Replacing kitchen floor IS a challenge
"We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."
Just caught up with this. NP. See you then Mike and all other flyers.
See you on the Dark Side......
Are we still on for today?
Saturday, 29 June at 22:00 PM UTC (GMT)
Check-in, please.
Mike
Might be a little late. But I'm trying to get everything done for to be ready.
See you on the Dark Side......
I am trying to call you chaps...
"We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."
Sorry, guys.
Andy[Nightbomber] was an hour early, and Neil[Skafloc] was not able to log on. Don't know what happened to Paul[tikkifriend], but it wouldn't surprise me to hear that there was another Interweb failure in his neighbourhood.
Two Albatros D.IIs vs two SPAD VIIs. I had to take the cellophane off the decks, they were that new.
Next week? Or someone could put up an invite?
Mike
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Apologies Mike, been moving the computer upstairs and the modem lead wouldn't locate properly, up and running now. I can make next week. 11pm is better for me on Saturdays (only night I'm free to play, sorry).
See you on the Dark Side......
Sorry, between Honey-do projects & Date Night unable to join this time...
Saturday August 9th Skype game. (play test points system).
2-4 players.
4 planes.
Spad VII @62 points + N17 @77 points (139 points total) v Albatross DII @78 points + Halberstadt DIII @60 points (138 points total).
kick off 11pm UK time.
Any takers?
See you on the Dark Side......
Me please :
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
like to have the N17 if possible.
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Neil and Paul,
I was going to pass on this, as I am trying to arrange a Wings of Glory demo at a local convention. InCONceivable is running it's inaugural event in the Comox Valley on 9 August. It will include a Cosplay competition, Wh40K tournament, a Call of Duty Head-to-Head competition at a local electronic gaming boutique, and a Magic: the Gathering tournament. There will be tables for family table games, and I am arranging to wheedle my way into a demo table for Wings of Glory.
The organizers are not adverse to me demoing the game using Skype, and I am trying to arrange a projector and equipment to allow others to spectate, or join in if you are not opposed. This will allow people to watch a "real" game, rather than me just floundering around a table-top running two sides of a game (please try to avoid "solo" comments).
If you are amenable to having witnesses, or novice participants, I am in. We can run for three hours, three to six local time.
Mike
Mike can you work out the timings then? If we can get it sorted I can't see any problems with that.
I was going to offer next weekend but it's my birthday and the weekend after I'm up in Edinburgh running the aerodrome table at Claymore.
Neil
See you on the Dark Side......
Getting old eh Neil I'm good just keep me up to speed with PM or postings.
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Neil,
It would be a great way to demo the game, considering my lack of experienced local players. I am arranging to be at the convention for the day, and could "train" up some players for the "finale". I am trying to arrange a Video projector to better showcase the Skype participants, BTW.
I was hoping to have a Zeppelin to showcase, but I haven't the funds to have one shipped in for this year. Next year, different story.
Mike
Check out this, for Saturday, 9 August 2014.
InCONceivable - Wings of Glory Game Demo
Hope to see Neil [Skafloc] and Paul [tikkifriend] there!
Mike
Can do just confirm the timings (UK) so I can work something out.
Neil
See you on the Dark Side......
Are we still good to go Mike? Got to give this a go if I can but need a heads up for time please.
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Paul,
Going in tomorrow for the "technology check" at the venue. I will let you know ASAP, if the process has a chance of working.
Also, there is a layout issue. I need electrical power, but room to have people around the table (at least three sides). The convention layout may not allow this, without a trip hazard. I also want a video projector so that people playing and watching can see who they are playing. I don't want much. Just everything.
I have a Dual Pack in the mail, and if it gets here in time, one of the participants will take it home.
I'll have to do up a custom card certificate for the out-of-country participants, or something.
I'll post any updates here: InCONceivable! Thread
Mike
All,
Technology Check was a Green Light. We are a go for Saturday.
Back-link to InCONceivable Thread
Please PM or post Skype IDs if you are not on my Skype Contact List (This means you, Rob) if you want to join in or spectate.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
How many players and voyeurs do we have Mike?
See you on the Dark Side......
On 26th October we're putting on a participation/static display at Woodhorn Museum. I might try and get a simple Skype link up and running for that one so we can try it in reverse. Have to confirm wifi is available first.
See you on the Dark Side......
Stated participants are:
Paul[tikkifriend]
Neil[Skafloc]
Spectator/participant:
Rob[FO Kyte] (no contact request, so not able to invite him)
That's it so far. Perhaps a bit late in Europe for most?
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
All,
I am now fitted with a Bluetooth mic, so I can wander about the table and still be heard by Skype players, even in a crowded Convention Centre (I hope). I'm thinking the mic on the laptop won't work very well in a big venue and lots of noise competition.
I will be in to the Centre to do the display set-up tomorrow early, and will use the TV to display the 'drome and my videos. If the technology doesn't work, hopefully Neil and Paul can play a game without all the distraction of a noisy convention.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
35 minutes to live!
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
AAR from the Con is here:AAR - InCONceivable Skype Game
Neil didn't connect Paul probably wishes he didn't.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Bump.
For those without local players, interested in finding opponents, please post invites.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
As I am short of opponents in Northern Scotland, I would be keen to try or watch a Skype game at some point- although I do not have the luxury of staying up late!
Nathan,
Paul [tikkifriend] and I are setting up a WGS game that you could watch early on 31 Dec. It isn't biplanes, but the process is the same.
Skype Game Invitation - BoB Scenario
PM me your Skype ID, and we can add you to the video call. For future communication about that game, please continue them on that thread. You could suggest a game here, too.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
New Skype game invitation: International Skype Game Invitation - 1918 October Dogfight!
This is for 21 January 2016, at 8 PM Mountain Standard Time.
Sorry, it is a really early game for European Players, but this is for Darell [grumpybear] teaching me altitude. Anyone welcome, despite the lousy hour.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
New Skype game invitation: International Skype Game Invitation - 1917 Dogfight
This is for 13 February 2016, at 11 AM Mountain Standard Time. Saturday for those in the Central and Eastern parts of North America, and evening for those in Europe. Really early Sunday morning in the Pacific, sorry.
Altitude rules and possibly Ace Skills.
For the Skype view, so you can tell which direction you are flying in, and what peg altitude you are at (and your opponents, too!).
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
I am in on this one. Markers are great alt and direction of travel without giving away range
Last edited by grumpybear; 01-30-2016 at 16:09.
Anyone else flying in on this one?
So. Very. Cool.
I am, officially, a dinosaur. Don't get it, this tek-now-lej-ee thing...
Doubt my ability to participate... but (without sounding creepy) might want to observe. What needs to happen?
Got a definite time for us Europeans yet Mike?
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
6pm UK time. I'm in if there is a slot. Just tell me what I'm flying.
See you on the Dark Side......
7pm or me then. I'm good till 9.00pm
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
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