Bombing the Reich (WWI) scenario at Origins 2018

[Bobsalt]

Here are a few miscellaneous photos from the "Bombing the Reich" WWI scenario run by Phillip the first night at Origins.



My very first WWI game. My primary interest has always been WWII just because I've read about so many of the planes and - in comparison - don't know anywhere as much about WWI aircraft. However, I did have some toy WWI planes when I was a kid. One of them was the Fokker DR7, and - sure enough - there was one available, even painted white like the one I used to have. I do have to say I was disappointed to find out that the DR7 is out of print.

My intention was to write up a turn-by-turn AAR for each battle I was in, but although I did pretty well with the first one I failed miserably this time. I was too caught up in trying to learn the differences between the WWI game and WWII, and mostly forgot about getting photos. This one is near the beginning of the scenario. I found out quickly that in the WWI game 1) planes don't (usually) deal out as much damage, and 2) the bombers are TOUGH. Here I am getting in a good shot at the Handley Page. Unfortunately, I was also in the not-so-sweet spot where I was in the arc of both the front and rear guns. I would go spinning to the earth shortly later.



Some people are more into Wings of Glory than other people...


The Caproni goes down. Unfortunately I had nothing to do with it.


A wide view of the battlefield. As you can see, Ken is shooting back at me.


The Caproni goes down again. This time I absolutely had something to do with it.

My first impressions of the WWI game were positive. Playing three cards at a time takes some getting used to. The greater maneuverability of the planes makes them a lot of fun to fly. I'm glad I decided to give WWI a chance. I might have to see if I can work in some more WWI battles during the rest of the convention.

[Marechallannes]

Thank you Bob for this first impressions of this game.

Great picture quality.

[Marechallannes]

Hmm... looks like Phillip sent the bombers in alone and let the gamers try to shoot them down.

Were the bombers AI controlled?

I have a similar idea for Prague Con 2019 with a lot of Caproni bombers and AH fighters.

[milcoll73]

Hmm... looks like Phillip sent the bombers in alone and let the gamers try to shoot them down.

Were the bombers AI controlled?

I have a similar idea for Prague Con 2019 with a lot of Caproni bombers and AH fighters.

yes. had i had 10+ players i was going to have a couple of escorts. as it was, i didnt think it fair to the players considering how tough the bombers are. they did a pretty good job of shooting them down though, so i might have to revise that.

for the most part though i did have them juke and jive a bit. about halfway through the game a guy whod played wings earlier in the day happened by and wanted to fly one of the bombers so i let him jump in.

[Dan-Sam]

Big for taking a shot of players, not just boardgame

[milcoll73]

Big for taking a shot of players, not just boardgame

since my 1st few photo recordings of origins goings on, ive tried to make a point of getting everyone playing. because everyone likes to see themselves having fun!