Cut-Throat at Bradley's - HOT TIP!

[Lord of Girth]

AFTER ACTION REPORT:
Sunday, Feb. 8, 1945

Had an awesome time at Bradley’s Sunday afternoon.

We were playing a classic cut-throat round. Choose any 2 airplanes… Last man standing.

I said one thing, at the beginning… “You do not want to be in front of a Beaufighter” ….remember that.

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Posturing as the match started. (Brad, Kevin, Isaiah)

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Brad performs the first loop in Wings of Glory history…. Tries to catch my Focke Wulfs… They cut hard right and climb to avoid.

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Kevin brings his Spit Mk IX to bear on Isaiah’s P-51s.

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And loses! (Kevin draws an explosion chip!)

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Focke-Wulfs – Oh ya….. Mangler takes last licks on Brad’s Beau. And Bruner spanks Isaiah’s 51….

After Kevin and Isaiah toe off and destroy each other, it was my turn to burn…

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Brad’s Beau, in a brilliant maneuver pulls an immelmann and chews up what was left of Mangler, and then has Bruner for desert as he passes “in front of the Beaufighter”.

Uber fun. Ran about 1.5 hours (quick).

We played with Pitch Chips, meaning you could climb and dive every turn, during any maneuver. It was in the words of Brad “Freeing” “Like flying and airplane”.
It really added a lot to the play, and altitude become an integral element and fluid.

I strongly recommend adding Pitch to your play. (Thanks to Claudio for introducing me to the concept)

New altimeters worked well, too.

Awesome afternoon. Thanks Brad for hosting. Chili was good!

Cannot wait for “Raid on Bremmen” coming March 14.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

A very succinct but entertaining and informative AAR Joe.
Can't understand why none of the other chaps have caught it.
Rob.

[Lord of Girth]

Thanks so much for your kind reply. I am really enjoying the banter this go around. Bro Chris is a purist who loves complexity. I, on the other hand love house rules and simplicity. I hope others try flying with one card planning and pitch.

Now get this... Chris says to me yesterday morn, that there is a desperity in the damage the bomber guns inflict. I agree, and actually have been reading a thread discussing the mennacing Bristol Beaufighter. Over-powered?

I see this as a great way to come together on plan to make the damage consistent. The idea is to consider each barrel when determining how many damage chips to draw. Stay tuned to a revised Fast Rule play book.

March 14 - Raid on Bremmen
Gonna be a hoot. Already a lot of "investment" (friends and my- self) in B-17s and P-51s. My Focke Wulfs might have their hands full with those fortresses.

Thanks again,
Joe

[gully_raker]

:confused: Dont know how I missed this one as well.
Great concept for a quick fun game.

Having 2 Beaufighters we use in Pacific war campaigns I know just how deadly they can be especially the one with the rear gun.:cheezy::guns:

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Limit the ammo for the Beau's cannons. A very good read of an excellent, well thought out and very quick game. Must look further into pitch.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

:confused: Dont know how I missed this one as well.
Great concept for a quick fun game.

Having 2 Beaufighters we use in Pacific war campaigns I know just how deadly they can be especially the one with the rear gun.:cheezy::guns:

Maybe it's time to re show that video again Baz.
"Whispering death".
Rob.

[Blauer Baron]

"Hey, Joe, where you going with that Beaufighter in your hand?" (strumming guitar)
The pictures are food for me. Thanks for posting . The fire made of printed card is a new one for me. What good idea! I am surprised at all the variations that are possible! I have no excuse not to start making my own, but I'll probably paint 3D nylon wool ones, having found some 20-year-old and unused nylon air pump filter for a fish tank down in the cellar. I knew it would come in handy one day.....

[fast.git]

Maybe it's time to re show that video again Baz.
"Whispering death".
Rob.

Good video. Love the Beaufighter.

Thanks for the AAR, Joe!