6th Wings of War tournament CITTA' di MASSA

[gandalfo71]

"... The enemy are advancing. In order to prepare a counter-attack needs
information secure: our squadron should meet tomorrow at 6.00 with two-seater and escort them on a mission to fotoricognizione to discover the weakness in the enemy camp. Barriers will find balloons, enemy fighters and flak.
Remember what you learned: do not fly in a straight line, be elusive targets and relentless hunters. Questions?"

Once again, the Massa Historical Wargame Group organizes for Sunday, December 12, 2010, at the store Warzone in Massa, Italy, the 6th Torneo Wings of War CITTA' di MASSA - Warzone IV trophy: the best pilots of World War I will fight to establish Who will be the new ace of the skies apuani.
The tournament will be developed in five games with different scenarios: two
dogfights, shooting down a balloon observation, photography mission with an
escort and a final challenge against one for the winner.
The simple rules and scenarios also allow the less experienced to participate
beginning to become familiar with the most realistic and historical dynamics of
the game.
The tournament is valid for the national ranking of BoardGameLeague.
There will be prizes for top finishers and unique designs painted by our artists
that will be drawn among all participants at the beginning of the tournament and will now be played.

As in past editions, the tournament will also be an opportunity for discussion
and display of model aircraft repainted, modified and custom, and exchange of
ideas and campaigns homerules game.

For info, schedules and pre-registration, you can download the rules with the
scenarios and the list of air admitted to the following link (http://www.nexusgames.com/read.asp?id=3769)or requested from
massa.sergio @ fastwebnet.it

[kengelma]

It's happening about a week before I can get there. I'll e-mail you for details. I'm hopeful I can participate next year!

[gregbond77]

Sounds like fun!

[gandalfo71]

A short summary of the tournament and his rules.

The tournament will be played over 5 games:

1) Dogfights Allies vs. Central Powers - length 75'- 70 in x 47 airfield size in (180 cm x 120 cm)
2) Buster a Balloon – 1 vs 1 – length 15’ - 35 in x 47 in airfield size (90 cm x 120 cm)
3) 1 vs 1 Dogfight with 2 airplanes each side - length 40'- 47 in x 47 in airfield size (120 cm x 120 cm)
4) 1 vs 1 Photographic Reconnaissance mission with 2 airplanes each side - length 40'- 47 in x 47 in airfield size (120 cm x 120 cm)
5) 1 vs 1 Dogfight with 2 airplanes each side - length 40'- 47 in x 47 in airfield size (120 cm x 120 cm)

In addition to the game basic rules, some additional rules will be used (Nexus optional rules and house optional rules) and for each game are specified:

- the aircraft allowed, according to a TIMELINE chart (or, in the first game, with at least a corresponding Nexus card)

- specific scenario rules, including the size of the airfield, the duration of the game, the usage of fixed or variable damage points (referring to a tournament damage table for the variable damages), scoring algorithm.


Each player must be able to deploy the planes required for each side. Any scale models of other brands are allowed if there is a corresponding Nexus card.

The player with the highest number of points at the end of the matches will be the winner of the tournament.
In case of a tie it will calculated: number of enemy aircraft shot down minus total of hits shotted.

For details, download the tournament handbook (only an italian version is available) with the detailed scenarios, the reference tables and the admitted airplanes list from the following link (http://www.nexusgames.com/read.asp?id=3769)or request it sending and e-mail at massa.sergio@fastwebnet.it

ciao;)

sergio

[Attila57]

A great job Sergio! Really a great job.

I hope all italian forum wingmen are following this thread (and your thread in Italy Flight page). And our friends around the world are welcome!

My congrats

Attilio

[Naharaht]

Best wishes for a successful tournament.

[Kookaburra]

Very good work, folks
I hope to partecipate with Attila57 only as viewer, i think.
I've read your rules book and it's very interesting.
Good work.

Bye
Paolo

[Kookaburra]

Dear Sergio, can you post a little handbook to reach Massa with public transports?
I and Attila57 are interested to this oppurtunity to avoid December weather conditions on A1 freeway!
thank's

[gandalfo71]

map to arrive at tournament site from freeway A12 Genova-Livorno, USCITA MASSA

http://maps.google.it/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Uscita+Massa&daddr=44.03118,10.12726+to:Via+Giuseppe+Brugnoli,+5,+54100+Massa+MS&geocode=FcK-nwIduhmaAA%3BFczcnwIdnIeaACk3s0NH1g7VEjGx-rDokCwIEw%3BFdv0nwIdFKmaAClJLMpH2w7VEjGIL5ATcfh5qg&gl=it&hl=it&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=1&sll=44.031457,10.137978&sspn=0.027275,0.069351&ie=UTF8&ll=44.028618,10.124588&spn=0.027277,0.069351&z=14

by train: MASSA CENTRO station, then..... my mobile phone (+39)3473087585:)
(please check train times, Massa is not well served, :()

[Kookaburra]

Thank's. We have seen that trenitalia, sigh, was missing to serve Massa in sufficient manner. We are very happy to join with you if possibile.
I'm seeing that it's near to Massa Centrale railway station, so we can reach you "feet mode"......we are good walkers as Attila can confirm.

[MayorJim]

Good luck with the tournament!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Looks as though it will be a great tournament. Best wishes for a great day, and a good rest afterwards.:cool:
Rob.

[Lucky Bryan]

Good luck with the tournament! One day our little group may aspire to such events.

Lucky.

[Attila57]

I filled this post to remember to all the wingmen this tournament organized with great enthusiasm and skill by Sergio (Gandalfo71).

I hope the italian wingmen of this forum nearest to Massa will participate at this event.

Attilio

[gandalfo71]

6 ° Torneo Città di Massa - 4 Trophy Warzone.

On Sunday 12 December 2010, at the store Warzone in Massa, there was the usual ludic event dedicated to the epic air battles of WWI valid for the 6th tournament City of Massa - 4th Warzone trophy, this time organized by the Gruppo Wargame Storico Massa.
The formula of the five scenarios, some of the new rules that made the games are always different and exciting and use of quotas make it become a tournament "for experts: make an appointment calendar!
The tournament was held over 5 rounds with 12 participants from La Spezia, Florence, Pistoia, Genova, Pietrasanta (LU), Carrara and Massa.
As previously announced, took place between the participants an extraction of four unique models masterfully designed and painted by Andrea Perfetti and Maurizio Galleni: planes were immediately tested by the lucky extracts.
We start the morning with the great classic duel between the Central Powers and the Allies: on one hand Albatros, Fokker DRI and DVII against a mix of Spad XIII and Sopwith Snipe. The intense battle ends with a substantial tie between the two factions in the camp, but can, however, to draw up a first ranking among the various contenders.
The second scenario consists of a solo mission to see every driver involved to shoot down an observation balloon within 15 minutes before direct opponent who tries to do the same in the next table.
In the third game is played a duel between two players with two air-to-head: now best aces enter in game, each with a different ability that have made the fight exciting and fun: "I have perfect aim," "I'm good at dodging" or "I'm a stunt pilot" are among the most frequent statements that could be heard in the various tables.
The fourth scenario, " photo-patrol ", was perhaps decisive for the final and also the most "bloody" (8 aicrafts shot down out of 16 in flight!): Players are divided on two tables, the main focus was leading a two-seat escorted by three fighters to photograph a target protected by artillery and contraaerea and enemy fighters.
Scenario open to different strategies that saw the opportunity to accompany the two-seat of his faction, or go hunting for the enemy to prevent the completion of the mission to his opponents; three of the four two-seater have failed the mission failing to bring back the precious photos of the objectives because shot down by the implacable enemy fighters. In one of the tables, Maurizio puts a serious threat to the final victory succeeding to break down the beauty of three enemy planes, while on the table next Andrea was peremptorily down by the Gianluigi’s first fire.
Last scenario: one vs one dogfight with two air-to-head, where the ranking has not suffered major reversals except for Giorgio, beating Sergio (two aircraft shot down, but apologized because he was distracted by the organizational efforts!), earned the third place behind the confirmed second Paolo.
Thanks to Rosario and Maicol, owners of the shop Warzone who hosted us and offered final awards together some aircraft offered by Nexus.
At the end of June 2011 the seventh edition to find other ACES!!

[gandalfo71]

here some photos:
http://www.wargamespezia.org/le-attivit%C3%A0/torneo-wow-massa-2010/

thanks to Roberto (Samuelvimes)

[Attila57]

Nice report, nice pictures Sergio!. Congratulations to all!

I'm really sorry I and other wingmen from Rome had issue to be in Massa yesterday. I hope in June we will be there!

Attilio

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Thanks for that Sergio. A very lucid and full report, on what I deduce from your reportage was a most enjoyable tournament for you all. These items of news on the forum, are always a welcome addition to stimulate us into more adventures over the fields of Flanders or the the alpine passes ourselves.:)
Thanks again.
Rob.