3 Generations Game: MvR against 2 Nieuports!

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10-29-2020, 12:13
Nightbomber

3 Generations Game: MvR against 2 Nieuports!

Some of you may remember I used to play with my dad (a military aviation enthusiast and MiG 17 armament mechanic and a superb chess player) once in a blue moon. It had been a kind of therapy for him when he had been recovering from illness. It always worked and we all could see a smile on his face. Well, on Sep. 1 my Mum passed away and now he lives alone. Surprisingly, he is doing really well aginst all odds. Being 80 YO he could ride his bicycle 20+ km a day! And we try to arrange a kind of entertainment for him. Last Saturday he paid us a visit, we had a nice afternoon, but right before his visit I set up a game of WGF upstairs in my gaming zone:). Took my 16 YO daughter and we played! She, her dad (myself) and her Grandpa. 3 generations.

It was a recon scenario: I sat in Roland C.II (MvR's plane) and they (my Dad and Michelle) were assigned to fly Nieuports - interceptors flying a CAP over the trenches. Roland's mission was to: 1) start at the shorter edge of the two mats, 2) take a photo of a tiny castle icon on the other side of the trenches (you can find it on the official ARES gaming mat "No Man's Land"). 3) bring the pictures back (leave the battle through the same shorter edge).
No altitude rules, no collisions.

We played 2 games.

In the first one my father (the green Nieuport) shot me down with his very first burst! Explosion! Nice!

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...3&d=1603926594

The Entente team cheered their victory!

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...0&d=1603928428

So we started over again:).

This time MvR did A LOT better!

I managed to fool the Nieuport pilots

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...5&d=1603926852

...and, although Manfred was wounded in the meantime - this is the moment I took the much needed photo.

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...4&d=1603926715

Then I turned to the RIGHT (not left, as they expected, ha!), they both immelmanned and tried to catch me, but to no effect;).

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...2&d=1603926415

On my way back, my rear gunner managed to shot down Michelle's Nieuport in flames!

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...0&d=1603926072

At the end of the day MvR returned safely to his home base bringing the photos thus accomplishing the recon mission!

Look at the butcher's tally!

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...9&d=1603925895

Oh, we had fun! :D
10-29-2020, 12:24
Dan-Sam

Sorry to hear about your mum, my prayers to her :pray:
This (or similar) castle was even on old Nexus cards (not mats), fine target. I also like using MvR's Roland and, of course, the group of players. Good you all are still active :thumbsup:
10-29-2020, 12:26
Nightbomber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan-Sam

This (or similar) castle was even on old Nexus cards (not mats), fine target. I also like using MvR's Roland and, of course, the group of players. Good you all are still active :thumbsup:

:) Roland is a capable plane indeed. Yes we are active (and healthy) - family gaming in these difficult times is what makes us happier.:)
And Prague Con rulers bring back sweet memoires!
10-29-2020, 12:28
Dan-Sam

It is like a submarine on a long mission - just sailors are your closest relatives (pretty good squad I must say!). So far, so good, hope we are turning bach to "the anchorage of better times".
10-29-2020, 14:04
milcoll73

my condolences for the loss of your mother. im so glad your wings therapy worked. it always amazes me the positive feeling this game generates even though at its base its adversarial. most games we just relish in the moment and then dont or barely keep track of who won or lost.
10-29-2020, 19:49
Stumptonian

Looks like a good time was had by all.
I have played the 3-generations game as well, but with me being the grandpa.
;)

Sorry to hear about your Mum, Andy.
Please accept my condolences.
10-30-2020, 01:24
Flying Helmut

My deepest condolences to you, Wingman.

I'm glad to hear your Dad is getting on OK, and it's good to see him getting stuck in to a family game (and don't you look like him? :eek:).

Thanks for posting the AAR!
10-30-2020, 01:30
Nightbomber

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Originally Posted by Flying Helmut

My deepest condolences to you, Wingman.

I'm glad to hear your Dad is getting on OK, and it's good to see him getting stuck in to a family game (and don't you look like him? :eek:).

Thanks for posting the AAR!

Thank you all for the condolences, my friends.
@Tim: yes, people say I am a - so to say - younger clone of my father:).
10-30-2020, 04:06
Flying Officer Kyte

Hi Andy.
Firstly, my commiserations on the loss of your mum, secondly how good it is to see the family all enjoying a game together, and your dad at 80 is only 7 years older than I am. I hope I can cycle 20 km a day when I'm his age, because I can't do it now. :eek:
Rob.
10-30-2020, 08:09
Marechallannes

Great Opole AAR, my friend. :salute:

Times goes by my friend - glad you had such a good time with dad & daughter...
10-30-2020, 10:44
flash

Sorry for your loss Andrzej; glad to hear your dad is coping so well and see that he can still knock you down on occasion !
10-31-2020, 00:27
Windy Jack

Thanks for the AAR and photographs. It was good to see your Dad and your daughter enjoying the game.
10-31-2020, 07:42
zenlizard

Family games are awwesome! glad everyone had fun.
10-31-2020, 14:39
Nightbomber

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenlizard

Family games are awwesome! glad everyone had fun.

I do hope I could post another AAR Very soon. Our games keeps us together. Who could ask for more?
10-31-2020, 14:43
Nightbomber

It is because my Michelle wants a game with...a bomber!
10-31-2020, 16:10
Teaticket

So sorry to hear about your loss. Glad to hear your dad is doing well. Keep him busy. Fly high my friend.
10-31-2020, 16:21
gully_raker

:thumbsup: G'day Andy! Really great to see you back in action on the 'drome.
Its been far too long my friend.
So very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing.:( My most sincere condolences to you, your father & the whole family.
Wonderful to hear your Dad is coping so well & keeping active.
Looking forward to more family AAR's.:sAprvd:
11-01-2020, 02:02
Flying Helmut

You're going to let Michelle fly a Bomber???? :eek:
:takecover::takecover::takecover:
11-02-2020, 08:14
Nightbomber

Quote:

Originally Posted by gully_raker

:thumbsup: G'day Andy! Really great to see you back in action on the 'drome.
Its been far too long my friend.
So very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing.:( My most sincere condolences to you, your father & the whole family.
Wonderful to hear your Dad is coping so well & keeping active.
Looking forward to more family AAR's.:sAprvd:

Thanks Barry! Yes, actions will take place, for my daughter said: "I am starting to like this game even more":). yesterday we arranged a duel - AAR will follow.
11-02-2020, 08:15
Nightbomber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Helmut

You're going to let Michelle fly a Bomber???? :eek:
:takecover::takecover::takecover:

It is surprising for me as well. Yesterday, during our evening duel she asked for a bomber again...
11-02-2020, 11:08
Flying Officer Kyte

That will open up a whole new world of pain for you then Andy.

Rob.
11-02-2020, 17:56
redcoon2

What a sensational post! 3GEN. as with the others, so sorry for your loss my friend but also glad to see the life and joy on display in your AAR. May you all have many more such moments both during and after this current difficulty. Stay safe and strong.
11-02-2020, 23:05
Naharaht

Please accept my condolences on the sad loss of your mother, Andrzej.

Thank you for the A.A.R.. It is good that Wings of Glory is something people of different ages can share. When your daughter says she wants to fly a bomber, does that mean she wants a Friedrickschafen or will she settle for a Caproni or a D.H.4? :)
11-02-2020, 23:38
Marechallannes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightbomber

It is because my Michelle wants a game with...a bomber!

That's the spirit! :salute:
11-02-2020, 23:40
Marechallannes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Helmut

You're going to let Michelle fly a Bomber???? :eek:
:takecover::takecover::takecover:

Why not?

Giving her a SoG ship instead? :confused:

:lol: