Getting Started in Wings of Glory

Corsair Cdr · 11-05-2014 04:23

I just picked up the game...... couldn't resist the fantastic models. I am trying to learn game play (have played X-Wing and Attack Wing, so I am familiar with the maneuver mechanic) and am not certain that I have fully grasped all of the game mechanics. I played at my local hobby store this past Monday with another player who was into the WWI version. We played one game of each era. A you-show-me-yours-if-I-show-you- mine evening of gaming. I enjoyed both games, but I was teaching the WWII game based solely on having read the rule book. I hope that I have interpreted the rules correctly and know that I didn't get much of the advanced rules integrated. Is there a good source for examples of WWII gameplay and thorough explanation of the rules? I have seen a few YouTube videos on the WWI version, but am more interested in the WWII version.

**Nightbomber** · 11-05-2014 04:44

Welcome from Poland, New Yorker

WGS rules are quite easy once someone shows you them in action. Chaps here will help you. I suggest contact (PM) my friend Thomas AKA Cappy Tom, from Ohio Buckeye Gamers and he will guide you perfectly. Have fun.

**Teaticket** · 11-05-2014 06:47

Welcome from Cape Cod.

**Naharaht** · 11-05-2014 06:49

Welcome to the Aerodrome, Douglas, from here near Norwich in the United Kingdom. There are a couple of videos on Youtube. Here is one. The presenter is a rather long winded.

**milcoll73** · 11-05-2014 07:16

welcome to the drome doug

!!!!

Corsair Cdr · 11-05-2014 07:44

Thanks David. I must have missed that video on YouTube; it was helpful in clarifying the movement for me. Luckily we had interpreted it correctly. Being a veteran gamer (along with my fellow students of the game) we have found the rules clear enough to derive a consensus of interpretation. Just trying to make certain we aren't creating a wildly divergent set of House Rules. This helps...thanks, again.

**OldGuy59** · 11-05-2014 08:46

Doug,
Welcome to the 'drone from Vancouver Island.

It is pretty simple, but I have something that may help? Try this college project spin-off, a "training" film: Wings of Glory Training Video

There is an intro video on the same page, that shows a quick dog fight. No altitude, just basic rules, but fun.

**grumpybear** · 11-05-2014 14:39

Hi from Alberta

**Lord_Ninja** · 11-05-2014 16:31

I live in New Jersey if you want to meet up some time. Been playing for nearly eight years so it will be easy to show you.

**Willi Von Klugermann** · 11-05-2014 18:10

Welcome Doug.

**Never Miss** · 11-05-2014 18:50

Welcome Doug! You're actually pretty close to me, I work in Albany and live about 35 minutes to the west. I just started playing WGS recently as well. I don't really have any previous experience with miniatures games, just a strong interest in old warbirds that drew me to this one. My gaming has been limited to playing with family so far, but I'd be open to branching out!

**Teaticket** · 11-05-2014 20:55

I think SWA gameathon will be the 2nd Saturday in December in Schenectady at Proctors. I'll be there running a couple of sessions of WOG. There is a good group that plays there, 12-14 each time I've run games.

**milcoll73** · 11-06-2014 04:59

Originally Posted by OldGuy59

Doug,
Welcome to the 'drone from Vancouver Island.

It is pretty simple, but I have something that may help? Try this college project spin-off, a "training" film: Wings of Glory Training Video

There is an intro video on the same page, that shows a quick dog fight. No altitude, just basic rules, but fun.

love the old timey feel of the video!!!!

Corsair Cdr · 11-06-2014 06:10

Originally Posted by OldGuy59

Doug,
Welcome to the 'drone from Vancouver Island.

It is pretty simple, but I have something that may help? Try this college project spin-off, a "training" film: Wings of Glory Training Video

There is an intro video on the same page, that shows a quick dog fight. No altitude, just basic rules, but fun.

The video was awesome. Enjoyed every second of it.

**gully_raker** · 11-06-2014 18:23

G'day Douglas & welcome to the 'drome on behalf of the pilots who fly in NSW down in Australia.

May I suggest you read a few of the After Action Reports in the WW2 section as an additional aid to see how games progress plus you will find some interesting scenarios you might enjoy playing.

**CappyTom** · 11-07-2014 02:42

Originally Posted by Naharaht

Welcome to the Aerodrome, Douglas, from here near Norwich in the United Kingdom. There are a couple of videos on Youtube. Here is one. The presenter is a rather long winded.

This guy hit it home. He does a great job explaining the basics. Couldn't have done it better. If you have any other questions about different rules please just ask away or send a PM.

Thomas

**Tokhuah** · 11-09-2014 00:48

Welcome Douglas! You are lucky to have local players willing to show you how to play. I had to fly some solo to understand the game. Fortunately, there are great resources for solo play on this site.

What planes do you have? There are many great planes yet to come for WGS!