Finally buying the game!!! Advice/recommendations

**TGalante** · 03-25-2013 04:39

So after lurking here for a while and not having the funds to buy the game I finally will be able to jump in. I was going to buy:

The rules and accessory pack
Spad x2
Camel x1
Dh-2 x1
Fokker d1 x2
Albatross D.Va x1
Fokker E.III

Does this sound like an acceptable set-up? Will this allow plausible and a variety of scenarios? Would anyone else offer any different suggestions?

Thanks in advance
Tommy

**HTRAINo** · 03-25-2013 05:19

Hi Thomas! I would advise you pair them up like this...

Camel vs DR.1 = 2 of each.
Spad vs Albatross = 1 of each.
DH.2 vs E.III = 1 of each.

Then try them out.

Completely your decision though, but I empathize with how hard it can be to choose

**AlgyLacey** · 03-25-2013 05:21

It is entirely up to you, of course, and up to the availability of types but all of the aircraft have strengths and weaknesses.

The DH2/Eiii pairing gives you early war and the Camel with racks for four 20lb cooper bombs gives you a capable fighterbomber.
Might be worth forgoing the Eindekker in favour of a Halberstadt or Alb DIII if you can get one. Narrows the timeframe you can play a bit but both aircraft are more capable in the event you can field them all in a big furball and won't be the absolute sitter the monoplane will tend to be.

The SE5a would give a fast mid war scout that remains competitive up to the armistice and there is an American one if you want to stick with the Home Nation.

The SPADs will leave the Dr1s standing, so players might get a little frustrated - unless they can sucker the SPADs into a turning fight or get a lucky engine hit. Just something to be aware of.

Good luck, good hunting
Dave

**TGalante** · 03-25-2013 05:32

Ok so for the sake of fairness and playability.

Camel x2
Spad x1
Dh-2 x1
Dr.1 x2
D.Va x1
Halb D.III

I was hoping to have a lot of variety and fairness is my games with friends and kids. Thank you all so much fr the help

**Watchdog** · 03-25-2013 05:49

Just a note: D.H.2 and Fokker E.III are not a matching pair. Or, better said, the fight would be a bit one sided.

D.H.2 is an equal opponent for Halberstadt D.III
Fokker E.III/A.III is an equal opponent for Morane Saulnier N

**TGalante** · 03-25-2013 05:56

This is exactly why I posted here before buying. Thank you all so much for the great advice.

**HTRAINo** · 03-25-2013 06:04

Originally Posted by TGalante

This is exactly why I posted here before buying. Thank you all so much for the great advice.

You will have a great deal of fun with those, and I would say the Camels & DR.1's might get the most fly time.
The others are great fun too.

**Dan-Sam** · 03-25-2013 06:14

Thomas, did you think about some twoseaters? I recommend you at least one for every side. Scouts are fine, but the second machinegun on the rear gives you more fun

And twoseaters are ideal for recon, bombing and spy scenarious

**AlgyLacey** · 03-25-2013 06:29

Ah yes! Two seaters.

Re8 - recon machine, liable to get massacred by scouts but a fair match to both the Roland (with it's dangerous field of fire) or the high altitude Rumpler. If you go for the Roland, the pink camo one or the Seibert/Pfleger ones are the two/gun jobs - von R only carried an observers MG and is therefore more vulnerable to the head-on pass.

The DH4 is fast, capable and usable either as a bomber or camera bus (my personal favourite) and comes with a mix of armament depending on the paint scheme

The UFAG is an Austro-hungarian type and gets less table time than the 4 (unless you play on the Italian front more) while the Breguets are flying destroyers (esp the A/A gunned ones) watch for game balance with these.

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**HTRAINo** · 03-25-2013 06:36

Originally Posted by AlgyLacey

The DH4 is fast, capable and usable either as a bomber or camera bus (my personal favourite) and comes with a mix of armament depending on the paint scheme

Very good comment!

Originally Posted by AlgyLacey

Breguets are flying destroyers (esp the A/A gunned ones) watch for game balance with these.

Mwuhahahaha! I must get mine out again, as he got wasted by a Pfalz last time.

**fast.git** · 03-25-2013 06:36

I agree with Daniel. Two-holers add another dimension... and are still readily available. A nice D.H.4 (or R.E.8) for the Entente, and a Roland or Rumpler for the Central Powers will get a lot of mileage.

Hayden & Dave have the right of it. And I forgot all about the Breguets and Ufag C.1s.

**TGalante** · 03-25-2013 06:38

Ok I placed my order

I will soon be the owner of
Hawkers DH-2
Udets D.Va
The Richthofen brothers Dr.I's
Keudell's D.III
Barker's camel x2
Coadou and Rickenbacker's SPAD
Threw the extra SPAD in for the free shipping. I didn't see any 2 seaters for sale on miniature matey that's the only reason I didn't get them. Thank you everyone again for the great advice. It's appreciated

**7eat51** · 03-25-2013 07:36

Greetings Thomas,

I hope you realize that this is just the beginning. Once you start down the road of minis, you won't be able to stop. I recommend that you start clearing out some space for the inevitable.

Nice starter collection; you will enjoy playing with them.

Welcome to the world of WGF minis.

**MoonSylver** · 03-25-2013 08:37

Originally Posted by 7eat51

Greetings Thomas,

I hope you realize that this is just the beginning. Once you start down the road of minis, you won't be able to stop. I recommend that you start clearing out some space for the inevitable.

Nice starter collection; you will enjoy playing with them.

Welcome to the world of WGF minis.

QFT.

Welcome aboard Thomas! Sounds like you're getting a great start on a great hobby. Enjoy them &, if you're like me, enjoy the learning process. Part of the fun for me thus far has been the process of discovery in learning about the aircraft & history of the war.

**Nightbomber** · 03-25-2013 09:34

Originally Posted by 7eat51

Greetings Thomas,

I hope you realize that this is just the beginning. Once you start down the road of minis, you won't be able to stop. I recommend that you start clearing out some space for the inevitable.

Nice starter collection; you will enjoy playing with them.

Welcome to the world of WGF minis.

Nothing to add to this diagnose

**diceslinger** · 03-25-2013 09:39

Originally Posted by TGalante

Ok I placed my order

I will soon be the owner of
Hawkers DH-2
Udets D.Va
The Richthofen brothers Dr.I's
Keudell's D.III
Barker's camel x2
Coadou and Rickenbacker's SPAD
Threw the extra SPAD in for the free shipping. I didn't see any 2 seaters for sale on miniature matey that's the only reason I didn't get them. Thank you everyone again for the great advice. It's appreciated

You only made on mistake here that I see. You posted what you were going to do. Now you will be hounded for game pictures until you post some

Welcome to the game Thomas! These are all fine plane that I am sure will serve you with hours of enjoyment!

**The Scout** · 03-25-2013 16:23

That's a lot in one go. I am starting out slow with the duel packs. If we can round up some more locals in the area, it would be fun to start a WSF group in Philly.

**TGalante** · 03-25-2013 16:42

Well, I'll be playing and a friend of mine from Boston (next time he's in town.). I don't know of anyone else playing in the area. I even called a few local game stores and most of them have never heard f the game or if they did didnt have it or know of anyone playing. That's one of the reasons I went big on the first order with lots of variety on both sides. That way I can organize my own games with friends.

**HTRAINo** · 03-25-2013 17:00

Spread the love! If that fails, solo games are pretty good fun.
Not quite as good as tucking into a beer, and shooting friends down

**TGalante** · 03-25-2013 17:03

Scotch, only scotch here. But whatever your poison I'm sure it's going to be great

**fast.git** · 03-25-2013 17:12

Originally Posted by TGalante

Ok I placed my order

I will soon be the owner of
Hawkers DH-2
Udets D.Va
The Richthofen brothers Dr.I's
Keudell's D.III
Barker's camel x2
Coadou and Rickenbacker's SPAD
Threw the extra SPAD in for the free shipping. I didn't see any 2 seaters for sale on miniature matey that's the only reason I didn't get them. Thank you everyone again for the great advice. It's appreciated

Nice opening move. Enjoy!

**CdnFlyer** · 03-25-2013 20:23

Welcome to the obsession Thomas. You picked a nice collection of planes to start with. I'm sure that the 2-seaters will be reproduced soon, but until then you can find bombers available in the Aerodrome store. They can make for a very interesting and deadly opponent. Since your local gaming stores have not heard of the game, see if they have an open gaming night and offer to introduce the game. Who knows, you may recruit a whole slew of new flyers. Spread the word about the site as well, this is a great place to learn about the game from a great community.

**fast.git** · 03-25-2013 21:24

Originally Posted by CdnFlyer

Since your local gaming stores have not heard of the game, see if they have an open gaming night and offer to introduce the game. Who knows, you may recruit a whole slew of new flyers. Spread the word about the site as well, this is a great place to learn about the game from a great community.

Can't argue with either comment... spread the word, spread the addiction.

**seagull** · 03-26-2013 06:54

Originally Posted by fast.git

Can't argue with either comment... spread the word, spread the addiction.

Noooo ... don't spread the addiction.

If you spread the addiction, there'll not be enough planes for us.

Where will I get more planes from.

Must have more planes.

Need some planes.

**fast.git** · 03-26-2013 07:20

Originally Posted by seagull

Noooo ... don't spread the addiction.

If you spread the addiction, there'll not be enough planes for us.

Where will I get more planes from.

Must have more planes.

Need some planes.

When I laugh, it makes it all seem less... well... like it's a problem.

**TGalante** · 03-26-2013 17:23

Well, Friday is the big day according to UPS. Can't get here soon enough fortunately I'll be off and waiting patiently for the delivery.

**Baron Rolf** · 03-26-2013 22:35

Enjoy your first planes Thomas, now if you want a CP two seater I highly recommend the Roland as it's got a nasty rear firing arc, also if your into making custom aircraft you could try Shapeways as they've got a large variety of planes, and there's plenty of help on the forum if you want to go down that route.

**gully_raker** · 03-27-2013 01:32

Originally Posted by TGalante

Well, I'll be playing and a friend of mine from Boston (next time he's in town.). I don't know of anyone else playing in the area. I even called a few local game stores and most of them have never heard f the game or if they did didnt have it or know of anyone playing. That's one of the reasons I went big on the first order with lots of variety on both sides. That way I can organize my own games with friends.

Hi Thomas! welcome to the 'drome & the game!

You have unleashed a "tiger" my friend. You will always want more minis.

Do try the Player Locator function up in the Report for Duty section & you might be able to hook up with some players in your area.

Good Luck.

**TGalante** · 03-29-2013 14:59

Everything has arrived via ups today!! Now I can't wait to play!!! Probably gonna play tomorrow with the fiancé. Thanks everyone for the advice on planes. It is very appreciated.

**MoonSylver** · 03-29-2013 15:50

Originally Posted by TGalante

Everything has arrived via ups today!! Now I can't wait to play!!! Probably gonna play tomorrow with the fiancé. Thanks everyone for the advice on planes. It is very appreciated.

Enjoy those planes! We'll be looking forward to tales of your first combat.