Game Day at The Cask Room in Ada, Ohio

**CappyTom** · 03-19-2015 13:01

Hello Everyone,
Karl is going to be coming down this weekend and put on one of his Scenarios. It will be listed at the bottom of the page.
We will be having it at The Cask Room 127 S Main St Ada, Ohio. They are planning on having games every Sunday.
Hope to see you all there!

Wings of Glory WWI: BOMBING THE TRAINS!
Slot: (2 hours)
Complexity: Advanced
Age: 12+
Experience: Some recommended, but not required.
Number of players: 10

The US First Army is driving hard into the German units opposing them. Entente intelligence has discovered that the Germans are sending re-enforcements by rail. General Mitchell wants them stopped, so planes from the 1st Day Bombardment and 1st Pursuit Groups are sent to bomb the rail stations. Can they get through the German scouts, and stop the trains?

Thomas

**Nightbomber** · 03-19-2015 13:30

I would gladly lead that Jasta against the bomber

My bet: the bomber will not even reach the railroad

Will launch my computer on Monday morning to see the AAR!

**CappyTom** · 03-19-2015 13:40

Originally Posted by Nightbomber

I would gladly lead that Jasta against the bomber

My bet: the bomber will not even reach the railroad

Will launch my computer on Monday morning to see the AAR!

Wish you were here to do that. We have got to get together my friend.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 03-19-2015 13:44

I also look forward with relish to viewing the outcome Tom. I recall only too well what John Biggles did to my train the other week.
Rob.

**matt56** · 03-19-2015 16:11

What time does the game start, Tom? I think I shall try and come up, as you suggested...

All the best,
Matt

**CappyTom** · 03-19-2015 21:31

We will be there at noon. Setup then get going. All's welcome.

Thomas

**matt56** · 03-21-2015 16:04

Just wanted to let you know I will be coming up, Tom...I may be bringing one of the guys with me, but that's still up in the air. Should see you noonish

All the best,
Matt

**Jager** · 03-22-2015 02:33

Thomas;
Can you bring your open field matt?
Karl

**matt56** · 03-22-2015 14:18

Just back from a fun time with the folks at The Cask Room in Ada - Karl had us flying SPADs (escorts) and DH4s against Fokker DVIIs and Siemens-Schuckert DIIIs. Lots of bullets flying, a couple of booms, some smoke, and tons of fun! Couple that with beer and pizza, and what's not to like.

Karl and Tom were taking pictures, so I'm sure they'll post up some AARs as they have time.
Thanks for the invitation, Tom - it was a blast. I look forward to the next time...

All the best,
Matt

**Nightbomber** · 03-22-2015 14:23

What about the bomber, Harry?!!! Did it reach the railroad?! Can not wait for the AAR!

**matt56** · 03-22-2015 14:55

Two of the three did, while the fighters were mixing it up in the middle of the board. As it was a trial game for Karl's scenario at Origins, we called it as they were turning around to fly back to base. Depending on how many German fighters went down in the melee, it would have been a near go getting the DH4s home...

I'm sure Karl and Tom will report in more detail soon. I don't want to steal Karl's thunder by providing too much info...

All the best, Andrzej!
Matt

**milcoll73** · 03-22-2015 16:18

gee sounds like fun! wish i could get my car fixed so i could attend some of these

**matt56** · 03-22-2015 17:07

It's a nice location for gaming, Phillip - if you can make the drive to Dayton to play occasionally, the trip to Ada can't be much worse - it might even be a little closer for you. Once your car is fixed, that is!

It looks like this is going to be a regular thing for CappyTom and the crew. I'm sure I'll be back up from time to time with some of the guys from here.

All the best, and good luck with the vehicle!
Matt

**BobP** · 03-23-2015 13:20

Looking forward to the AAR report.

**Jager** · 03-29-2015 13:13

Sorry for the delay; busy week on staycation (read HOUSEWORK).

I ended up running things a bit differently than intended. I ran the bombers myself, if formation, and we played without altitude.
We had 3 bombers (DH-4s) 4 SPAD XIIIs against 7 Germans; a mix of Fokker D.VIIs, S-S D.IIIs and a lone Albatross D.II (cause that's what Rachel wanted to fly).
Also I forgot until a few turns in to take pictures

Here we are a few turns in; the first DH-4 goes down:

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Turn 6; the edge of the board is coming near, and most of the fight is behind:

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And here's where most of the fight is:

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Turn 7: even less opposition:

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Turn 8: and they're away:

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And here's what's waiting for their return:

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However, due to time, we opted to end the game.

Karl

**matt56** · 03-29-2015 13:26

I love Tom's mat under the planes, Karl - it really makes them pop out! Those German planes make it look like it won't be an easy hike back for the DH4s

- at least all of the SPADs remained to try and help out...

It really was a lot of fun flying with you all - I look forward to doing it again, and I look forward to this refined scenario at Origins.

All the best,
Matt

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 03-30-2015 00:31

Another nice little scenario Karl.
The running of the gauntlet seems to have gone remarkably well.
Like Matt I love the atmospheric feeling to your gaming surface. It seems as if those aircraft are really scudding in and out of the clouds.
Keep 'em coming.
Rob.