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Thread: OTT Early Doors Mission 8: The Battle of the Somme

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    Righty ho then mixed bag of Fees and strutters it is

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    1 1/2 Strutter bomber was a one seater. Didn't have the power to lift 2 men and bombs so they went with a single seat bomber. At least thats what I have read.
    Same with the B.E.2.

    Correction:

    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    Incorrect - both types could carry bombs - and did so - the single seater could just carry more and internally !
    The B.E.2 could carry more bombs when the observer was left home!

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    May the force be with you John.

    Quote Originally Posted by johnbiggles View Post
    Righty ho then mixed bag of Fees and strutters it is
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    May the force be with you John.
    Amen.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    6 & 7 to do first though



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    What you waiting for John? Christmas.

    Quote Originally Posted by johnbiggles View Post
    6 & 7 to do first though


    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Smile

    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    What you waiting for John? Christmas.
    No he has had that! Surely not NEXT Christmas?

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    Table time provisionally booked with SWMBO for Saturday.... then "but we must shop too" bombshell dropped



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    Quote Originally Posted by johnbiggles View Post
    Table time provisionally booked with SWMBO for Saturday.... then "but we must shop too" bombshell dropped


    When that happens, I usually make an early start John.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Ah yes, a little sojourn R&R to Lumley Castle (Courtesy of the kids for our 30th) has put paid to some planes for this weekend for me too.....ah well such is life.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    I intend to play Scenario 2 for the German side. But I have a question re: scoring.

    Victory Points:
    -1 Point every turn (3 cards) each balloon remains up (when do we start counting? Turn 1? And is it one point per balloon?)
    -1 Point every turn (3 cards) 2 Seater remains in the combat area. (I assume this refers to the British two-seater. Also, "combat area" means the game surface (maps)?)

    Sorry if these are stupid question, but inquiring minds want to know!

    Another stupid question--Scenario 3 seems to offer way more points that Scenario 1 & 2. So wouldn't it be best for each side to just play Scenario 3?

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    Scuppered me too because instead of Eileen going to her Embroidery Club today I have got to go with her to the Dentists. Still chance to do some shopping in Nottingham.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by tusekine View Post
    I intend to play Scenario 2 for the German side. But I have a question re: scoring.

    Victory Points:
    -1 Point every turn (3 cards) each balloon remains up (when do we start counting? Turn 1? And is it one point per balloon?)
    From turn 1, -1 point per balloon.
    -1 Point every turn (3 cards) 2 Seater remains in the combat area. (I assume this refers to the British two-seater. Also, "combat area" means the game surface (maps)?)
    we this refers to British Two Seater. Combat area refers to your playing area

    Sorry if these are stupid question, but inquiring minds want to know!

    Another stupid question--Scenario 3 seems to offer way more points that Scenario 1 & 2. So wouldn't it be best for each side to just play Scenario 3?
    There is a point to the higher scoring third mission, especially the British. One and Two are more balanced. The battle was very heavily in favour of the allies. The German players can play safe, so to the British. Mission 3 can lead to very heavy aircraft losses especially for the British. There is a method to the madness and all will be revealed at battles end.
    Last edited by flash; 01-09-2015 at 07:23. Reason: changed the colour !
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Before I play one of the missions--can my fellow German pilots let me know if someone intends to play mission 1 and 3? I don't want us to end up having to forfeit points to the Bulldogs.

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    Mission part deux complete - no spoilers !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Scuppered me too because instead of Eileen going to her Embroidery Club today I have got to go with her to the Dentists. Still chance to do some shopping in Nottingham.
    Rob.
    Well I've taken Neil's route to gaming purgatory - new kitchen ordered in the sales, due for delivery and fitting in the first two weeks of Feb, so SWMBO in full "we must spend time clearing the kitchen and utility room" mode with a side order of "excuse to shop for new kitchen equipment"

    So no gaming at home until mid Feb I fear

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    Quote Originally Posted by Archidamus View Post
    Well I've taken Neil's route to gaming purgatory - new kitchen ordered in the sales, due for delivery and fitting in the first two weeks of Feb, so SWMBO in full "we must spend time clearing the kitchen and utility room" mode with a side order of "excuse to shop for new kitchen equipment"

    So no gaming at home until mid Feb I fear
    I feel that sometimes we have different priorities from those of our Good Ladies Brian.
    Any one of those would be doable, but I have also noticed that any project, has a knock on effect with little asides that end up taking more time than the project itself.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    I think its got to be mission 2 so Bags inflated , once more into the ditch and damn the torpedoes .


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    You'll enjoy that Paul - I lost a sausage so I hope your luck is better than mine !

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    I have now managed to run through Parts one and three - In part one Max slipped away severely damaged and lived to fight another day but didn't manage to get a kill himself so that would have been a +2pt victory to Tommy.
    In part three I was pleasantly surprised that I managed to get in and bomb the target successfully... but I didn't manage to it get back out afterwards ! I lost a bomber destroyed (A BOOM!) and a scout driven off on the way in, the second bomber did the deed but was so severely mauled that he was easily taken down by flak on the way out. That would have been a +496pt (something like that) victory to Tommy.
    This was a fun game, though I think because I shoot dot to peg I may have an advantage in that I get out of range quicker so you dot to base Chappies may find it a little harder and I recommend you use aircraft with a decent damage level - good luck to you all !

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    This is going to give some very useful pointers to the chaps yet to try the missions Dave.
    Thanks for taking time out to do all these, and report back.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    You'll enjoy that Paul - I lost a sausage so I hope your luck is better than mine !
    Bangers and mash, my favorite.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    You'll enjoy that Paul - I lost a sausage so I hope your luck is better than mine !
    Bangers and mash, my favorite.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Bangers and mash, my favorite.
    I thought we had bombed that Bratwurst factory?
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    This scenario has been changed to: including a second eindecker.

    Dave could you repost the BRF in the missions sticky please.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    This scenario has been changed to: including a second eindecker.

    Dave could you repost the BRF in the missions sticky please.
    I played it flying Immelmann and it was no contest. AI flew 2 DH2s and 2 N17s, I didn't even shoot down one EA. Adding the 2nd Eindeker sounds good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    I thought we had bombed that Bratwurst factory?
    Rob.
    You just cannot keep a good German sausage down.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    This weekend, I will be flying my first mission in a long time. I am flying for the Central Powers, and will be flying Mission #3. The setup states that both forces start along the eastern edge. Is this correct? Am I misreading this? Thanks.
    “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” ― Plato

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    Well spotted Eric, a typo. One side east the other west.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Welcome back Eric. Good to see you back in the fray , and the Mess.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Thanks, Paul. It is good to be back among friends. I have missed flying with all of you.
    “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” ― Plato

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    Give them Helll Eric.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Good to see you back Eric. Have at 'em.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    Good to see you back Eric. Have at 'em.
    Thanks, Peter.

    It was fun playing again. You will notice something familiar in the AAR.
    “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” ― Plato

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    I'll welcome you back as well, Eric, and then remind myself to get back up on the horse!

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    Sue just sent me the pictures, so I will have my AAR posted this weekend.
    “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” ― Plato

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    Kitchen fitters should be finished later today (hooray), the a bit of decorating, tiling and laying some flooring to go - so should be back to the gaming table by the end of next week and this will be the first game to play.

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    Good news Brian - you must be chomping at the bit !

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Go get them Brian, oh can't remember which side you're flying for. Never mind go get them anyway!
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Mission flown - and it was a lot less bloody than I imagined when reading the scenario (the card gods may well have been on my side of course). Write-up asap

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    Good news Brian.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Archidamus View Post
    Mission flown - and it was a lot less bloody than I imagined when reading the scenario (the card gods may well have been on my side of course). Write-up asap
    Begging/ sacrifices or bribes to the Gods is strictly prohibited.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Begging/ sacrifices or bribes to the Gods is strictly prohibited.
    How about my lucky Biggles Teddybear Paul. Can't I at least keep him.
    Kyte.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    How about my lucky Biggles Teddybear Paul. Can't I at least keep him.
    Kyte.
    Of course Rob!
    Teddy Bears do NOT count as Gods.
    Regarding sacrifices,Humm now that could be another matter entirely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    How about my lucky Biggles Teddybear Paul. Can't I at least keep him.
    Kyte.
    Only if he has the correct flying jacket, goggles , and enough for a round of drinks at the Mess.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by gully_raker View Post
    Of course Rob!
    Teddy Bears do NOT count as Gods.
    Regarding sacrifices,Humm now that could be another matter entirely.
    Come on Baz , You do make sacrifices to taste when it come to beer and wine.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Come on Baz , You do make sacrifices to taste when it come to beer and wine.
    The only sacrifice I make when it comes to Wines is the cost!

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    Right then chaps, mission flown, rail head blown to bits
    To the mess while I write up my report

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    Excellent news John .... and well done on the mission too

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnbiggles View Post
    Right then chaps, mission flown, rail head blown to bits
    To the mess while I write up my report
    Sounds too easy John. There must be a catch in it sommewhere.
    You will have to show me how its done tomorrow.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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