New to the Aerodrome

**TalkMonkey** · 09-19-2016 11:53

Hello all,

Just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. I am new to WoG but have been a fan of the SoG line by Ares for quite a while. My father actually got me turned on to Wings as he is an avid WW1 history buff. I love games, and after he talked to me about this line, I just couldn't resist. My hope is that I can get him to play with me, but he is in Madison, WI and I am in Grand Rapids, MI. That and he is not really a gamer. But it would be fun to try to get him involved none-the-less.

Any who. I look forward to taking in all the knowledge and wisdom and ideas you fine people can impart on me to make me a better gamer and hobbyist.

Good hunting all!

Nick

**Guntruck** · 09-19-2016 12:10

Hi Nick, welcome to the 'drome from England.

**Flying Helmut** · 09-19-2016 12:13

Welcome to the 'Drome, Nick, from Middlesex in the U.K.

Good luck with twisting your fathers arm!

**Walter Nowotny** · 09-19-2016 12:16

Welcome from Illinois. Glad you joined.

**Blackronin** · 09-19-2016 12:31

Hi Nick.
Welcome to the 'Drome from Amsterdam.

**Nightbomber** · 09-19-2016 12:40

Originally Posted by TalkMonkey

Hello all,

Just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. I am new to WoG but have been a fan of the SoG line by Ares for quite a while. My father actually got me turned on to Wings as he is an avid WW1 history buff. I love games, and after he talked to me about this line, I just couldn't resist. My hope is that I can get him to play with me, but he is in Madison, WI and I am in Grand Rapids, MI. That and he is not really a gamer. But it would be fun to try to get him involved none-the-less.

Any who. I look forward to taking in all the knowledge and wisdom and ideas you fine people can impart on me to make me a better gamer and hobbyist.

Good hunting all!

Nick

Hi Nick

. Welcome from Poland.
We have something in common. My father is a WWII enthusiast and a chess player. He has never played any board (except Scrabble) or table top games until I introduced him to WoG. after our first play he said: "Well...this is the game I can play!"
Below you see him flying a P-51!

**TalkMonkey** · 09-19-2016 13:04

Andrzej, that is excellent! Thanks for the inspiration. I will keep cracking away at him. Thanks for the warm welcome all!

Nick

**zenlizard** · 09-19-2016 14:11

(welcoming head bobs) from the lizard.

**milcoll73** · 09-19-2016 14:24

welcome to the drome Nick

!!!! i used to live in gr from 1994-1999.

**Mike George** · 09-19-2016 15:05

Nice to have a new member. Welcome Nick.

**Stumptonian** · 09-19-2016 17:37

Welcome from Orrygun (although I am writing this from Cleveland

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**Max Von Below** · 09-19-2016 18:22

Welcome Nick, from little ol' DE.

**Shadowcat** · 09-19-2016 19:49

Welcome from Detroit fellow michigander.

**Tokhuah** · 09-19-2016 21:34

Welcome from the birthplace of Jimmy Doolittle!

**gully_raker** · 09-19-2016 21:50

G'day Nick & welcome to the 'drome on behalf of the pilots who fly in NSW down in Australia.

I bet with your fathers interest in WW1 aero you will have no problems getting him to try a game.
You just need to arrange a visit!

**Boney10** · 09-20-2016 00:35

Welcome to you Nick, from Bristol UK

**Archidamus** · 09-20-2016 02:10

Hi Nick - welcome to the 'drome from here in the UK

**grumpybear** · 09-20-2016 04:50

Hi and welcome from Alberta

**redcoon2** · 09-20-2016 05:32

Welcome also from the southwestern edge of Ohio...not too far from the birthplace of flight...speaking of...

In the event you are free and feeling in need of road trip the 2016 DAWN PATROL RENDEZVOUS is slated for Sat &Sun, Oct 01 & Oct 02 at the Wright-Patterson AFB US Air Force Museum (Fairborn OH) on the eastern side of Dayton...just a few hours from Grand Rapids...the Buckeye Gamers in Flight will be hosting a couple of tables to introduce visitors to the air combat while replica planes will be flying and on exhibition, along with a large contingent of radio controlled models...lots of reenactors and a great two day bash. Give it some thought.

Also, before your next visit with your father in Wisconsin, check the members list for the folks in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, they seem to gather quite frequently for gaming opportunities and since I know a few of them I am certain they'd enjoy meeting and flying with you...and possibly helping to scoot your father into the "addicted to the game" column.

Again, welcome to the Drome...and hope to see you at DPR in a couple of weeks.

**Teaticket** · 09-20-2016 07:27

Welcome to the Aerodrome Nick. If I can get my wife interested and playing Wings you have to get your father in the cockpit.

**Vindicator** · 09-20-2016 08:01

Welcome Nick! You and your dad may be interested in 'flying and fighting' at this upcoming convention in Rockford (IL) just a bit south of him: http://www.what-khan.com

**rolld6** · 09-20-2016 11:15

Nick,

Welcome from SE Michigan!

John

**Naharaht** · 09-20-2016 12:55

Welcome to the Aerodrome, Nick, from here near Norwich in the United Kingdom.

**BBSuds** · 09-22-2016 18:35

Welcome to the Aerodrome, Nick.

We have a group of pilots from WI and IL that get together on Saturdays. We game at my place (Milwaukee), Mike's place (Chicago) or Tim's church in Rockford. We get together on Saturday's and game all day and anyone is welcome. If your interested just get a hold of me and we will set something up.

What-con game convention is October 21-23 in Rockford, IL and we will all be attending.
Hope to hear from you.
Bob

**OldGuy59** · 09-23-2016 00:40

Welcome from Vancouver Island, Nick!

**matt56** · 09-23-2016 02:16

Glad you've found your way to the site, Nick - it's a great place to mingle with fellow enthusiasts and find all sorts of useful information and inspiration! I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I have...

All the best,
Matt