Battlestar Galactica

[andron234]

I have been a fan of Battlestar Galactica since the original television series began in 1978, I loved the fact to cut costs, the Galactica collar tab was a real American Army Insignia, issue to the "Intelligence and Security branch"

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So I can't wait for the release of the new Ares Games "Battlestar Galactica", and I didn't I have been playing my version of the game for years

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Mine is not a very sophisticated version of the game, I made cardboard counters for the small fighters (Viper's etc...) with models for larger spaceships, with a simple almost Naval set of rules in a "2D" environment, so I'm looking forward to replacing my game with something worth playing, I'm going to bet Aerodrome will offer a set of new medals to the members who play the game, so I made up a set for consideration, and discussion.

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Why not post your own Battlestar Galactica medals?

[flash]

You'll be sad to hear that Herr Oberst has already vetoed a BSG sub-forum as it's not a Wings based game so medals are unlikely Drew.
https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?30201-Battlestar-Section&highlight=battlestar

[Naharaht]

Did you make that model of the Battlestar, Drew?

[andron234]

Did you make that model of the Battlestar, Drew?

No this one of three KONAMI "Battlestar Galactica" spaceships, Galactica, Atlantia, and Pegasus from Japan, EBay has the cheap one for sale, for just over £50, after that they get expensive!!!!!

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[andron234]

You'll be sad to hear that Herr Oberst has already vetoed a BSG sub-forum as it's not a Wings based game so medals are unlikely Drew.

Oh I find more wings on a Colonial Viper than on H.M.S. Royal Sovereign, yet we have medals for that game!!!

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[David Manley]

You'll be sad to hear that Herr Oberst has already vetoed a BSG sub-forum as it's not a Wings based game so medals are unlikely Drew.

Not Wings based? Seriously? :confused::p

[flash]

Oh I find more wings on a Colonial Viper than on H.M.S. Royal Sovereign, yet we have medals for that game!!!

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We have a whole separate forum for that game - the medals were awarded for contributions toward setting it up.

[Tokhuah]

Fantastic!

[OldGuy59]

You'll be sad to hear that Herr Oberst has already vetoed a BSG sub-forum as it's not a Wings based game so medals are unlikely Drew.


Not Wings based? Seriously? :confused::p

David,
It may have its origins in Wings of War, but it isn't an Earth-based game of historical aviation combat.

BSG uses "multi-facetted randomization devices" for combat, not cards!

It will need it's own site, like the Anchorage, if anything.

[Dan-Sam]

If remember well, Keith wants to have the forum in WWI style or at least in aviation look (may be this is why we have a post-war subforum [not quite often used I must say - jut compare numbers of posts]). But as you probably know, SoG as a napoleonical ship games has a different site and I feel this is the right way. Sometimes I disagree with some rules, but this time I am on the same board as a Keith is. He is not an evil administrator, he wants to have a forum in one symbolic framework. And I am in.

[Hedeby]

If remember well, Keith wants to have the forum in WWI style or at least in aviation look (may be this is why we have a post-war subforum [not quite often used I must say - jut compare numbers of posts]). But as you probably know, SoG as a napoleonical ship games has a different site and I feel this is the right way. Sometimes I disagree with some rules, but this time I am on the same board as a Keith is. He is not an evil administrator, he wants to have a forum in one symbolic framework. And I am in.

wot he said

[Guntruck]

I’d go with that too.

[tikkifriend]

Ditto

[Flying Helmut]

Moi aussi!

[Tokhuah]

BSG has nothing to link it with historical. Even Tripods has that. Personally I do not want to see spaceship and tripod avatars or other like decorations on this site.

[David Manley]

David,
It may have its origins in Wings of War, but it isn't an Earth-based game of historical aviation combat.

BSG uses "multi-facetted randomization devices" for combat, not cards!

It will need it's own site, like the Anchorage, if anything.

Ah, I misread it as keith wasn't thinking of setting up a BSG forum rather than an adjunct of this site. That said, licencing issues may limit his ability to do that

[OldGuy59]

BSG has nothing to link it with historical. Even Tripods has that. Personally I do not want to see spaceship and tripod avatars or other like decorations on this site.

So sorry, Scott.

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[Dan-Sam]

Yeah, but Andrea is pretty special. And I bet this would be only for several months, because there are no Italian roundels on it! :eek: :D

[David Manley]

https://images.ecosia.org/oeIJGuH8XndWNAyeTeADJdj2HGQ=/0x390/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fc2.staticflickr.com%2F4%2F3756%2F12265058235_a7349f0af8_b.jpg

http://orig01.deviantart.net/8bd1/f/2010/112/a/3/viper_mk_ii___wwii_navy_by_bj_o23.png

[matt56]

5-color lozenge might look pretty nifty on a Cylon raider...;) That sort of paint scheme might induce me to take the BSG plunge:confused:

All the best,
Matt

[OldGuy59]

5-color lozenge might look pretty nifty on a Cylon raider...;) That sort of paint scheme might induce me to take the BSG plunge:confused:

All the best,
Matt

Merry Christmas, Matt.

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Actually, the camo is three-color Night Bomber, not five. However, for this application, I thought it suited better.

[Jager]

Mike;
You are an evil man :)
Karl

[OldGuy59]

Mike;
You are an evil man :)
Karl

Karl,

:eek:

I didn't throw the gauntlet down. Why do I get blamed for picking it up?

[Jager]

Karl,

:eek:

I didn't throw the gauntlet down. Why do I get blamed for picking it up?

Temptation, Mike. When Matt shows up with "German" Cylons and "American" Colonial Vipers at Origins, we'l know where to look. :pint:
Karl

[matt56]

I haven't paid attention to the models that much...are they making the classic 1st series-style Cylon 'frisbee' shape or just this much more sinister -looking one (which I assume is from the rebooted series...)?

3-color night camo does look good, I must admit...:sAprvd:

All the best,
Matt

[Dan-Sam]

So now we know who invented Lozenge and who inspired Fokker for outstanding D.VII! :)

[OldGuy59]

Let's face it. Everyone on this site is an Enabler. We are mutually-supportive addicts.

And the fact that I'll probably do custom cards for BSG is not a reason to blame me for other hobbyists' ideas. I just do my best to make the entire package look its best.

So, don't look at me if people have outrageous ideas. Do I get blamed for the things Dave [clipper1801] does? He starts stuff all on his own.

I do have a lot of fun trying to keep up with him, though.

[Naharaht]

Yes, they are planning to produce the old style Cylon raiders and old style vipers.

[David Manley]

I shall be taking my copy of BSG to Warfare tomorrow so if anyone is there and fancies a look and maybe a go if we have time then feel free to pop over :)

[Hedeby]

OMG I WANT RAF Vipers !!!!!

[Tokhuah]

So sorry, Scott.

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Like Daniel said, No problem with the Andrea using whatever he wants.

I guess the question could be: Is this a site for general historical aviation gaming with a recognized focus on the Ares product lines or is this a site for Ares miniature games?

[Baxter]

Hysterical gaming. ;)

[Jager]

OMG I WANT RAF Vipers !!!!!

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[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Japanese Kamikaze Vipers.

[Jager]

Japanese Kamikaze Vipers.

More appropriate for Cylons, no?

[OldGuy59]

I'm for custom Toasters...

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This is me trying out texturing shapes, and I used the same night bomber 3 color lozenge pattern as above. Different picture, though...

Forum KerbalSpaceProgram.com - Google Picture War Reloaded - Post Page 103 (https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/51924-google-picture-war-reloaded/&page=103)

[fast.git]

5-color lozenge might look pretty nifty on a Cylon raider...;) That sort of paint scheme might induce me to take the BSG plunge:confused:

All the best,
Matt

:sAprvd:

That's something I'd like to see on the table... I've no doubt you can bring it!

[fast.git]

Let's face it. Everyone on this site is an Enabler. We are mutually-supportive addicts.

Facts. Well said.


...the fact that I'll probably do custom cards for BSG is not a reason to blame me for other hobbyists' ideas. I just do my best to make the entire package look its best.

Awesome. Looking forward to them!

[Zoe Brain]

The official word is they will be on the shelves in the USA on December 10.

[matt56]

Just saw that from Ares on my FB feed this morning, Zoe - our local game store (which already has X-Wing in good measure) isn't sure but will likely carry it... Seeing the beastie in the flesh will be a good thing.

All the best,
Matt

[Flying Helmut]

Seeing the beastie in the flesh will be a good thing.

It certainly was! ("Warfare" @ Reading in the UK)

I'll be buying some shortly.

[Boney10]

I echo Tim, saw a set at the Reading show, models look lovely

[Naharaht]

December 10th in the U.S.A., so what do you think, three more weeks to cross the Atlantic and a two week delay for the Christmas and New Year holidays?

[andron234]

Japanese Kamikaze Vipers.

Just for you Neil

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[Jager]

The official word is they will be on the shelves in the USA on December 10.

I pre-ordered the starter from my LFGS: his supplier's page had no stocking date yet.
But then. Alliance are idiots.
Karl

[Naharaht]

The original series of Battlestar Galactica starring Lorne Green, Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict is currently being shown on the Forces TV channel (High Definition Freeview channel 96), if anyone is interested.

They are also showing the air combat series 'Dogfight'.

[tikkifriend]

Yep got it on to record . Mind fed up with seing that Korean dogfight episode :)

[OldGuy59]

For those not yet able to see the Ares Cylon Raiders up close, there is an image here: Battlestar Galactica – Starship Battles: Post #306 AAR (https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?29233-Battlestar-Galactica-%96-Starship-Battles&p=489943&viewfull=1#post489943)

Not quite the 3-color lozenge pattern, but nice.

[OldGuy59]

Potential Ace for the Cylons:

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Scar, Colonial pilots' collective nightmare, and Starbuck's nemesis. Good at ambushes and hit-and-run tactics, encountered in an asteriod field where the Colonial fleet was attempting to refuel. Well above average piloting and shooting skills.

PS: Another view:
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Talents could include: Resilient (ignore the effects of the first wound); Patchwork (Ignore one engine or control systems hit); Marksman (Draw extra damage chit if the first draw was a '0'); Lethal (A '+' triggers an additional damage draw, up to four times. IE: up to five total damage chits in one shot!); and Evasion (Subtract one pip from each die rolled by an opponent).

[Saylug]

[QUOTE=OldGuy59;488938]I'm for custom Toasters...

I got a Toaster when I opened a new account at my bank!

[OldGuy59]

I'm for custom Toasters...

I got a Toaster when I opened a new account at my bank!
If you got a Cylon Raider with kinetic energy cannons, I want an account in your bank!

[Naharaht]

Does it have twin or quadruple slice blasters? :)

[johnbiggles]

well I wasn't going to, but now I've seen it I am very tempted!
shame the postage from the States is so expensive these days!

[tikkifriend]

BsG is available from wayland gAmes on presents order John

[Ken at Sunrise]

CSI has out of stock. I thought it was pre-order originally some maybe they didn't have that many.

[Rabbit 3]

So now we know who invented Lozenge and who inspired Fokker for outstanding D.VII! :)

"Everything has happened before and will happen again". BSG quote!

[Naharaht]

My local games shop owner thinks that he will have the Battlestar Galactica Starter Sets in stock next week.

[Flying Helmut]

Spoke to Pete Valinsky today - "Entoyment" are getting it in on Tuesday

[NeilCFord]

Spoke to Pete Valinsky today - "Entoyment" are getting it in on Tuesday

From where I have just ordered two copies ��

- Neil.

[NeilCFord]

And these were waiting for me when I got home last night:

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Know what some of my weekend is going to be spent doing :)

- Neil.

[Flying Helmut]

Lucky you!

I was out at work, so I'll have to get to the Parcel Office to collect mine.

[Guntruck]

Lucky you!

I was out at work, so I'll have to get to the Parcel Office to collect mine.

Too late mate. It's probably some postie's Xmas present by now ;)

Got my replacement rulers from Keith this morning, 10 minutes later the game arrived from Wayland Games.

[tikkifriend]

And these were waiting for me when I got home last night:

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Know what some of my weekend is going to be spent doing :)

- Neil.

Wrapping them up for Christmas ? :cheezy::cheezy:

[tikkifriend]

Mine are on the way from Wayland too.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Like the new Avatar Gunners.
Rob.

[Jager]

Like the new Avatar Gunners.
Rob.

Yes, a very interesting one. Your work?
Karl

[Guntruck]

Yes, a very interesting one. You work?
Karl

No - retired :lol:

I have the same model painted up, but I lifted this from the interwebby thingy as whoever did this made a better fist of it than I did.

[Flying Helmut]

What?

Wayland Games actually delivered an order? :eek:

None of my gaming group, and none of my wargaming friends use them anymore - too many promises, listing items they don't possess and cannot deliver.

I'm really surprised you received yours with no problems/hold-ups/arguments!

[Guntruck]

You and me both Tim. But they are only a couple of miles from me and it wouldn’t be the first time I’ve rocked up and rattled their cage over delayed orders

[Flying Helmut]

Too late mate. It's probably some postie's Xmas present by now ;)

Picked them up just fine - seems Royal Snail only go after YOUR stuff, Steve! :slysmile:

[Zoe Brain]

It certainly was! ("Warfare" @ Reading in the UK)


It's at times like these that I miss my birthplace. It would be convenient to be only a few km away.
But then, I'm even closer to the Australian National Exhibition Centre, where Cancon and Winterton are held.

[Zoe Brain]

https://www.southernhobby.com/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&q=Battlestar%20Galactica&fbclid=IwAR0eZfNZ3wDDUyOEfVLCIErWMhDo9hgSb_wtLvcDijfOQJHChny37I2T4lk

According to this site, the Starbuck Viper, Starbuck Raider, Scar Raider, a Nugget Viper, a std Raider and more Control Panels will be on the shelves in the US on 15 February.

[OldGuy59]

https://www.southernhobby.com/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&q=Battlestar%20Galactica&fbclid=IwAR0eZfNZ3wDDUyOEfVLCIErWMhDo9hgSb_wtLvcDijfOQJHChny37I2T4lk

According to this site, the Starbuck Viper, Starbuck Raider, Scar Raider, a Nugget Viper, a std Raider and more Control Panels will be on the shelves in the US on 15 February.

Hmmm... Interesting that this isn't on the Ares site? Just checked, and no, none of these extra ships is on the Upcoming page.

I will have to get a money-paying job for this. Perhaps a really good one for the alimony.

[Stumptonian]

... Perhaps a really good one for the alimony.
:clap:

[OldGuy59]

And the Ares FaceBook BSG page is a "Closed Group", so those who don't want to be 'sold' can't even look at what little news Ares decides to share through that medium.

[clipper1801]

Sounds a bit Cylonic if you ask me . . .

[Flying Helmut]

Are there just Twelve members? ;)

[tikkifriend]

Royal mail and Wayland Games came up trumps today as a nice box of BSG arrived at my house.
:clap:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

What a nice Christmas pressie Paul.
A very Happy Christmas to yourself and Mary.
See you at Prague. DV.

Rob.

[tikkifriend]

And a Joyeux Noel to you and yours Rob.:hatsoff:

[OldGuy59]

As indicated on other threads, images of the 'final' version of the BSG SB Cheat Sheet can be found here: Battlestar Galactica - Learn to Play Session - Post #21 (https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?30395-Battlestar-Galactica-Learn-to-Play-Session&p=490360&viewfull=1#post490360)

This should appear on BBG in PDF shortly, once approved by the moderators.