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usmc1855
03-06-2012, 17:46
The HMGS-MidSouth annual Gaming convention, 25-27 May, 2012, held at the Marriot Hotel, Cool Springs, Franklin, Tn. will offer three different sessions of Wings of War:

Session 2 - Friday 7pm to Midnight: Scenario 1- 'Like Tiny Gnats, swarming around a Giant Bird'

September, 1917. Two German Zeppelin-Staakens have strayed from the larger formation while returning from a bombing run over London. As they cross the Belgium coastline, a squadron of British planes rises up to intercept them. Meanwhile, a flight of German Scouts races to escort them to safety. Brian Hicks hosts this WWI aerial combat game using Wings of War rules and 1:144 scale miniatures. Space will be available for up to 12 players. Time permitting; the scenario will be re-played to have two British Handley-Page 0/400′s returning from a raid over German rail centers being intercepted by German Scouts who’ve been scrambled to interdict their retreat back to friendly lines.


Session 4 - Saturday 1pm to 5pm: Scenario 3-'Balloon Busting'

Early April, 1917. Just prior to the major British Offensive, which became known as the Battle of Arras, the Allies began an aerial assault intended to deny the Germans their observation capabilities. As the day begins, several allied aircraft have found three German Drachens and are moving in for the kill. Defended by Scout planes and AAA guns, these beleaguered balloons try to hold off their attackers and survive the day. Brian Hicks hosts this WWI aerial combat game using Wings of War rules and 1:144 scale miniatures. Space will be available for up to 12 players. Time permitting; the scenario can be re-played having German planes attacking three British Cocquet style balloons.

Session 6 - Sunday 8am to Noon: Scenario 2- 'Zeppelin – Leviathan of the Skies'

June 17, 1917. A Zeppelin, returning from a raid over London, slowly makes its way home. As it nears the Belgium coast line, it’s pounced on by a flight of British planes. But even as the enemy attacks, German Scouts planes are rushing to rescue their brothers-in-arms. Brian Hicks hosts this WWI aerial combat game using Wings of War rules and 1:144 scale miniatures. Space will be available for up to 12 players. Time permitting; the scenario will be re-played to have two British Handley-Page 0/400′s returning from a raid over German territory being intercepted by German Scout planes determined to prevent their safe return back to their home airfield.

You can view the current Gaming schedule for all sessions here: http://hmgs-midsouth.org/nashcon/nashcon-pel-a-preliminary-events-list/

And this is the main page for the vent web site: http://hmgs-midsouth.org/nashcon/

flash
03-07-2012, 04:06
Looks like you will have a busy weekend with that lot Brian - good luck & look forward to seeing the pics at the end :salute:

billingspike
03-07-2012, 05:03
I am gonna try and make this CON,I will save the date , would like to observe or play the Friday 7:oo game,well see.

usmc1855
04-22-2012, 07:58
*Bump* as a reminder for anyone in the Mdi-South region of the U.S. NashCon is just a month away, and I'm excited to be running the several different scenarios for Wings of War. If any of you can make it to this HMGS-MidSouth annual Gaming convention, 25-27 May, 2012, please pre-register for the WoW games, as there are limited seats for each evolution.

usmc1855
05-26-2012, 05:45
1st Group went well last night. Had several young gamers whom had never played before. Everyone enjoyed it. We played without Elevation rules to allow for the new comers,a nd young ones to become familiar with the game. After the Bomber scenario, we played for a few hours of Scout vs. Scout.

Today we'll be doing some Balloon Bursting, and tomorrow will be the great Zeppelin fight. Pictures to follow.