Any value in "Watch your Back" expansion

epiphanius · 11-04-2014 23:00

Hi:

I bought a Halberstadt, a Hanriot and and an Airco DH4, thinking that I would be able to use these with the old "Watch Your Back" expansion. It now seems that the main value of that pack was the various manoeuvre decks, which I got with the planes. It also seems like the dual pack I got comes with everything else the "Watch Your Back" pack did. Is there any point in trying to buy the "Watch your Back" expansion? Some scenarios, maybe? Or would those be available elsewhere.

Thanks,

David

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 11-04-2014 23:15

Always worth it for the extra decks and chits.

**Jager** · 11-05-2014 00:21

It depends on whether you intend to expand your collection with non-Ares planes. If so, extra maneuver decks are always a must.
Karl

**FarEast** · 11-05-2014 03:56

Originally Posted by Jager

It depends on whether you intend to expand your collection with non-Ares planes. If so, extra maneuver decks are always a must.
Karl

That's exactly why I got it along with some of the other expansion packs and booster packs.

epiphanius · 11-05-2014 06:47

Thanks for the replies, I see the benefits now.

**Barkmann** · 11-05-2014 15:09

The Watch Your Back! set is an "expansion" of the Famous Aces set so the main damage decks are in the latter. But you can find cool airplane cards. This is good if you are going to buy extra planes that arent Ares ones or Nexus ones. Extra chits and damage decks, maneuver decks, etc. Besides, it has a cool cover!

Thanks

Nick

**FarEast** · 11-05-2014 15:20

Nick, its actually a stand alone game that can be combined with the Famous Aces set and comes with the exact same rule book as Aces. It also comes with a B damage deck and 4 sets of maneuver decks with appropriate aircraft all the chits and plane consoles.

**Barkmann** · 11-05-2014 15:52

Originally Posted by FarEast

Nick, its actually a stand alone game that can be combined with the Famous Aces set and comes with the exact same rule book as Aces. It also comes with a B damage deck and 4 sets of maneuver decks with appropriate aircraft all the chits and plane consoles.

Yes, I know that. I said "expansion" because some WoG planes like the Dr.I, for an example, cant be played just with the Watch Your Back! expansion. For example: if he bought a Famous Aces copy he could buy minis like the Dr.I, Camel and other A damage planes. He cant do that with the WYB set. Just with WYB he can play with B damage deck planes.
Its not very clear but I think its understandable (does that word even exist?

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Thanks

Nick

**OldGuy59** · 11-05-2014 16:22

David,
Welcome to the Forum? I didn't see you check in on the Canadian Wing, but I'm old.

I have two copies of all the boxed Wings of War sets, mostly for the Damage Decks and Maneuver Decks. I was planning on building paper planes, to save money, but all I seem to do now is make custom cards for people's repaints and alternative source models. So, if you do get some Shapeways or AIM planes, the WYB set will provide the missing maneuver decks to fly them.

Are you planning on attending GottaCon in February? Shane [Skyguy001] and I are planning on running a few games at that convention, if you want to join in. No experience or planes necessary.

Hope to see you there!

epiphanius · 11-05-2014 17:44

Thanks for the reply, Mike. I have duly reported to the Canadian wing just now.

I'm interested in Gottacon - and even know one of the organizers, Jon. But I have to say that I find the price of a day's admission is intimidating. I'll keep an open mind re: next year. I realize no-one is getting rich off it, but it amounts to a couple of planes a day, if I recall correctly

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Cheers,

David

**OldGuy59** · 11-06-2014 00:23

Originally Posted by epiphanius

Thanks for the reply, Mike. I have duly reported to the Canadian wing just now.

I'm interested in Gottacon - and even know one of the organizers, Jon. But I have to say that I find the price of a day's admission is intimidating. I'll keep an open mind re: next year. I realize no-one is getting rich off it, but it amounts to a couple of planes a day, if I recall correctly

.

Cheers,

David

David,
How about you plan on attending a game, and I use you as part of my staff? That way, you assist in "Hosting" a game, and get a discount on your Entry Fee.

Deal?

Even better, if ARES supports this con, I will have minis to give away. Work a game, play a game, get a discount on your convention, maybe walk away with a mini to boot.