WWIflyingace
11-05-2014, 14:58
Hello all.
I am starting a new campaign covering the entire war; actually I've already been playing it with some of my friends. We are using the Wings of Glory rules with some home rules in the next post.
I plan to run this in a progressive campaign. That is the only aircraft you can use are those that were available at any given time.
So for example if we were playing in January 2015 the aircraft available would be those available in January 1915 like the Bristol Scout B and the Aviatik C.I. Armaments would be similarly allocated; if the weapon type or mounting wasn't available you can't use it. So for example you could have a Lewis Machine Gun in November 1915, but the Foster Mount wasn't available until February 1916.
Advancement would be by scoring victories with every 5 giving you an ACE CARD, which should make it easier for you to survive the next scenario.
Keep in mind that the different sides had advantages (sometimes huge) during different times in the war and that will be reflected in the scenarios.
Staying alive! By the rules if you get shot down you have to start over with a new pilot. The last campaign I ran I managed to score 27 victories and was the only Ace as everyone else kept getting shot down. By the rules if you get shot down you are assumed killed in action. captured or wounded such that you cannot return to duty.
During the last campaign I was close to being shot down three times. Here is what I did to stay alive:
The first time my aircraft was on fire. I flew back over to the allied side and landed on a road. As it turned out I did not get enough fire damage to cause me to crash, but I didn't know that at the time. Being forced down counted as a victory for the guy who last shot me.
The second time I took an engine hit and retreated back over my side of the board. This didn't count as a victory for anyone, but I was out of the game.
The third time I also took fire, and made a forced landing on a road. This was a real scary situation as I almost missed the road which would have resulted in the plane crashing. After landing my plane took an additional fire damage which destroyed the aircraft. This of course counted as a victory for the guy who shot me.
You can see by these examples that it is possible to survive being shot down.
So the campaign will start basically now with each month corresponding to the same month in 1914 through 1918.
Players will be either British, French, Americans flying for the British or French (or later flying for the USA), or Germans. I plan to run this campaign on the western front.
Also, if anyone wants to post a scenario or more feel free; it can only add variety and enjoyment for all. Just keep in mind that earlier engagements were for the most part small and get larger as the war progressed. Generally speaking 1-on-1 in 1914/15, transitioning to basically 4 plane groups in late 1915 to mid-1916 and then squadrons or more later.
Zeppelins and balloon busting missions will also occur. Don't worry about missing a month, your pilot will just be on leave or suffering from the flu or an ear infection or something like that.
Thank you.
I am starting a new campaign covering the entire war; actually I've already been playing it with some of my friends. We are using the Wings of Glory rules with some home rules in the next post.
I plan to run this in a progressive campaign. That is the only aircraft you can use are those that were available at any given time.
So for example if we were playing in January 2015 the aircraft available would be those available in January 1915 like the Bristol Scout B and the Aviatik C.I. Armaments would be similarly allocated; if the weapon type or mounting wasn't available you can't use it. So for example you could have a Lewis Machine Gun in November 1915, but the Foster Mount wasn't available until February 1916.
Advancement would be by scoring victories with every 5 giving you an ACE CARD, which should make it easier for you to survive the next scenario.
Keep in mind that the different sides had advantages (sometimes huge) during different times in the war and that will be reflected in the scenarios.
Staying alive! By the rules if you get shot down you have to start over with a new pilot. The last campaign I ran I managed to score 27 victories and was the only Ace as everyone else kept getting shot down. By the rules if you get shot down you are assumed killed in action. captured or wounded such that you cannot return to duty.
During the last campaign I was close to being shot down three times. Here is what I did to stay alive:
The first time my aircraft was on fire. I flew back over to the allied side and landed on a road. As it turned out I did not get enough fire damage to cause me to crash, but I didn't know that at the time. Being forced down counted as a victory for the guy who last shot me.
The second time I took an engine hit and retreated back over my side of the board. This didn't count as a victory for anyone, but I was out of the game.
The third time I also took fire, and made a forced landing on a road. This was a real scary situation as I almost missed the road which would have resulted in the plane crashing. After landing my plane took an additional fire damage which destroyed the aircraft. This of course counted as a victory for the guy who shot me.
You can see by these examples that it is possible to survive being shot down.
So the campaign will start basically now with each month corresponding to the same month in 1914 through 1918.
Players will be either British, French, Americans flying for the British or French (or later flying for the USA), or Germans. I plan to run this campaign on the western front.
Also, if anyone wants to post a scenario or more feel free; it can only add variety and enjoyment for all. Just keep in mind that earlier engagements were for the most part small and get larger as the war progressed. Generally speaking 1-on-1 in 1914/15, transitioning to basically 4 plane groups in late 1915 to mid-1916 and then squadrons or more later.
Zeppelins and balloon busting missions will also occur. Don't worry about missing a month, your pilot will just be on leave or suffering from the flu or an ear infection or something like that.
Thank you.