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    It is now confirmed that an official 33 campaign set of games will be played at Wintercon 2019.

    There will be one game each day, along with a Tripods and Triplanes game, and as many of the usual Wings of Glory WWI games as we can fit in.

    The games will be set in asteroid fields, where tanker transports with small forces of escorts will be both collecting fuel, and attempting to decoy Cylon forces from the main fleet, before jumping to the next rendezvous.

    As a bonus, Rival Sky will be running another official 33 game later in the year, in Melbourne.

    Ares is preparing the maps as i write this, deadlines are tight.

    Expect official announcements on the Ares website soon.

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    Always something to look forward to Zoe. I might get to understand the game with you at the helm. ☺

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    As an extra, we may be getting a sneak preview of a SAR Raptor in the scenarios. Preparations are underway. Scratchbuilding some ejected Viper pilots now.
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    N scale (1/150 approx) seated model railway passenger, styrene card, black hex flying base. Still unpainted this one, but already looking none too shabby.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baxter View Post
    Always something to look forward to Zoe. I might get to understand the game with you at the helm. ☺
    See https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...l=1#post504460

    It's actually simpler than it looks at first glance. That post describes all the kinds of maneuvers there are, even with 3D and skid movement.

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    An asteroid field. A decoy ship with a dodgy ftl drive that can't keep up with the fleet. Clapped out Vipers not even good for spare parts.

    They Were Expendable: a scenario where keeping the Cylons occupied for a while and taking as many out as you can before you have to eject is the best that can be hoped for.

    A SAR Raptor is on it's way though. Can the Colonials keep the Cylons off long enough for it to rescue the ejected pilots?

    Join the special episode of our 33 Campaign at WINTERCON 2019 in Canberra, get exclusive prizes, and be the first to play with a pre-release official Raptor model!




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    Quote Originally Posted by Zoe Brain View Post
    An asteroid field. A decoy ship with a dodgy ftl drive that can't keep up with the fleet. Clapped out Vipers not even good for spare parts.

    They Were Expendable: a scenario where keeping the Cylons occupied for a while and taking as many out as you can before you have to eject is the best that can be hoped for.

    A SAR Raptor is on it's way though. Can the Colonials keep the Cylons off long enough for it to rescue the ejected pilots?

    Join the special episode of our 33 Campaign at WINTERCON 2019 in Canberra, get exclusive prizes, and be the first to play with a pre-release official Raptor model!



    Lucky dog, getting the demo ship. Perhaps the below card might be better? It has stats from the PragueCon game:
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    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Another sneak peek - the convention organisers kit just arrived from Italy an hour ago.

    A sample of some of the contents.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zoe Brain View Post
    Another sneak peek - the convention organisers kit just arrived from Italy an hour ago.

    A sample of some of the contents.

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    Where was this, when I needed it Saturday?
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGuy59 View Post
    Where was this, when I needed it Saturday?
    On a plane just departed from Frankfurt am Main, according to DHL tracking. It only just arrived here this afternoon from Italy, and was sent by Ares as soon as the maneuver cards were ready. About 100 hours in transit, clearing customs etc. Amazingly quick.

    If you are willing to run a 33 campaign game in future, contact Roberto well in advance, and he'll see what can be done.

    This package is for Wintercon, but also for Pax Melbourne in October. All non consumables, and unused consumables after Wintercon, will be sent to Evan for that.

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    Thank you for your efforts in putting this together Zoe. I learnt a lot and loved playing with you and Andrew.



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