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  1. The 'nick is one I've been using for a long time...

    The 'nick is one I've been using for a long time - comes from being a Jackie Chan fan.
    The avatar is of Gregory Peck playing Horatio Hornblower, which I selected partially as I just like Gregory...
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    Makes me think of this editorial cartoon of the...

    Makes me think of this editorial cartoon of the time:

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    For those who may not be in the know, when an enemy ship was captured at the time, it was generally sold to the crown for a...
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    Welcome and well-met!

    Welcome and well-met!
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    Poll: And finally, I've always liked this one. ...

    And finally, I've always liked this one.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuGGNsE3_8Y
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    Poll: Wow, this thread tacked hard to port. Various...

    Wow, this thread tacked hard to port.

    Various nautical tunes I like.

    I've always been partial to just how gruesome the lyrics to this really are -
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    The Clash of Arms game Close Action uses signal...

    The Clash of Arms game Close Action uses signal forms for multi-player. I'll have to double check how they work, but I recall it was fairly simple. I think it was along the lines of captains could...
  7. Thread: Howdy!

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    Howdy Leatherneck! One of my brothers retired...

    Howdy Leatherneck! One of my brothers retired from the Corps, after being the reserve 20 years.

    Not an Aerodrome member here - not from a lack of interest in Areal WWI (or II) games, just never...
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    Thanks all!

    Thanks all!
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    I must admit being also partial to bomb ketches...

    I must admit being also partial to bomb ketches (although I can't imagine what you'd be doing with them, other than protecting them). Fire ships, now those I could see.

    And welcome!
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    Welcome and well met! Always glad to see folks...

    Welcome and well met! Always glad to see folks who register just after me - "what's the date of your commission, sir?", and all that! :happy:
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    Nope, just the Cascades. Mt. Rainier I can only...

    Nope, just the Cascades. Mt. Rainier I can only see from the freeway on the way into Seattle, on clear days - "when the mountain is out", as it's put locally.

    Thanks for the welcomes!
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    Poll: Interesting to see folks takes on it. I voted...

    Interesting to see folks takes on it. I voted Aubrey/Maturin, as that's the one that sinks me into the period the most successfully. Hornblower is a close second - it's more action/adventure-ish to...
  13. Poll: 74's for fleet actions, frigates for one on one.

    74's for fleet actions, frigates for one on one.
  14. Poll: I'll have to reserve judgement until I get a...

    I'll have to reserve judgement until I get a chance to play this Kickstarter. One at a time at this price!

    But the period is interesting enough, sure.
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    Poll: Greetings! Despite my avatar, I did vote for...

    Greetings! Despite my avatar, I did vote for Master & Commander. But, have seen and liked all of them, except for Billy Budd (which I have read, but not seen the movie version of). Come to think of...
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    Yes, I am on Fedora Lounge - although I've been a...

    Yes, I am on Fedora Lounge - although I've been a very infrequent visitor (and even less frequent poster) of late. Small world!
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    Ahoy, there. Now, splice the mainbrace!

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    Greetings all, I'm Chanfan/Michael E. I just snuck into the Kickstarter after watching it for a long time, largely via BoardGameGeek.

    I have a long history of Napoleonic interest, and...
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