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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    I am, after all, buying again many of the games I once gave away thinking my gaming days were over.
    We've all been there, whether with wargames or something else... consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds, right?

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    I'm busy recreating the WW2 skirmish game collection that I had in the 1980s at the moment :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Manley View Post
    I'm busy recreating the WW2 skirmish game collection that I had in the 1980s at the moment :)
    What game?

    I think of the childhood stuff, I wish I kept my army man collection. I have figures in 1/35 or 1/32 scale - don't remember, and 1/72 scale. American, German, French, etc. I also had Napoleonics and other genres. I can't imagine what it would cost to replace those.

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    I used to play a WWII skirmish game called "Brew Up" using 1/72 scale Airfix troops and models. Don't know where the rules went though.

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    We played Tractics (spelling?). I remember having a lot of fun. One of the guys functioned like a GM, so I don't remember doing much work other than making decisions. Those were good times. To have that kind of leisure again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fredmiracle View Post
    We've all been there, whether with wargames or something else... consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds, right?
    Fred, my old boss used to say that ALL the time. He also quoted Yeats repeatedly when complaining about our organization and its administrators. Ah, memories.

    Turning and turning in the widening gyre
    The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
    Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
    Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
    The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
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    The best lack all conviction, while the worst
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    Just saw this WW2 game was on Kickstarter (which is all I can say that's even remotely related to the OP). Reviewed on Shut Up and Sit Down.

    http://www.shutupandsitdown.com/blog...w-war-stories/

    War Stories, a WW2 tactical game. There appears to be some rewriting of the rules at the present, but most folks have been favorably impressed.

    Produced by Conquistodor Games.

    http://conquistadorgames.com/conquis...-products.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    What game?
    WW2 skirmishing in 20mm, Airfix and Matchbox figures and tanks, set in Burma. And using Operation Warboard rules

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    Jim, I did not need to see this about the WWII game; I have been collecting WWII tactical games over the last two or so months. The pre-painted minis look quite nice, and the opening video on the KS page has me intrigued.

    David, I see a copy of this on amazon. Do you think the rules would translate easily to 15mm? I am not afraid of doing math conversions. I have not landed on a rule set yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    Jim, I did not need to see this about the WWII game; I have been collecting WWII tactical games over the last two or so months. The pre-painted minis look quite nice, and the opening video on the KS page has me intrigued.

    David, I see a copy of this on amazon. Do you think the rules would translate easily to 15mm? I am not afraid of doing math conversions. I have not landed on a rule set yet.
    15mm? You sound old school Erc. I still have thousands of 15mm Napoleonic English, French, Russian, Polish & Turkish troops. Not to mention Romans, Greeks etc. Makes me wonder what will happen to them when my time comes in twenty or thirty years.

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    I didn't win another set of KS ships that went for $149.85.

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    FWIW I wouldn't mind getting the KS Third Rate SOLs - not too worried about the Frigates!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    We played Tractics (spelling?). I remember having a lot of fun. One of the guys functioned like a GM, so I don't remember doing much work other than making decisions. Those were good times. To have that kind of leisure again.
    Brilliant old Avalon Hill Game!

    P.S. I think it was "Tactics"... We played "Tactics II" - Generic 1960's conventional warfare World War III type thing...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mycenius View Post
    Brilliant old Avalon Hill Game!

    P.S. I think it was "Tactics"... We played "Tactics II" - Generic 1960's conventional warfare World War III type thing...
    Tractics was a rule set for minis - one of my friends had it; Tactics was the beginner's AH game. The AH and SPI games take me back to simpler times; when I play them, they're almost therapeutic that way. I don't know if anything will ever replace Third Reich. Many of the other games have been replaced by more recent games; I am really impressed with the evolution of game mechanics and component design.

    John, I replied to your PM about the KS ships.

    I just saw that Ed called me "old school". Ha. How's this for old school? I don't have a cell phone; I don't tweet, text, etc.; I don't do Facebook; I am currently teaching an online course, yet try to spend time each week with every student on the phone; I believe the day the music died was 31 December 1979, the day before the '80s started; I still call those older than me Mr. and Mrs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    I just saw that Ed called me "old school". Ha. How's this for old school? I don't have a cell phone; I don't tweet, text, etc.; I don't do Facebook; I am currently teaching an online course, yet try to spend time each week with every student on the phone; I believe the day the music died was 31 December 1979, the day before the '80s started; I still call those older than me Mr. and Mrs.
    Times have changed Eric. Pity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    Tractics was a rule set for minis - one of my friends had it
    Ah yes - now I am with you - a friend had that but I never played it... American rulesets were rare as hen's teeth down here until the early 90's - anything US from the 70's or 80's was virtually unheard of, the UK ruled the wargaming waves down here...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunner View Post
    Times have changed Eric. Pity.
    Amen.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mycenius View Post
    Ah yes - now I am with you - a friend had that but I never played it... American rulesets were rare as hen's teeth down here until the early 90's - anything US from the 70's or 80's was virtually unheard of, the UK ruled the wargaming waves down here...
    I remember it being something like Tobruk on steroids. Back then, we enjoyed games with lots of charts per shot - couldn't get too complex. Now, we're more interested in tasting the flavor without having to chew too much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    I remember it being something like Tobruk on steroids. Back then, we enjoyed games with lots of charts per shot - couldn't get too complex. Now, we're more interested in tasting the flavor without having to chew too much.
    Indeed!

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    I use to play Tractics with a friend of mine after school, and on Saturdays his Dad would take us both on and usually put the whipping on us! Now just looking at the charts I'd probably fall asleep before I figured out what I needed to roll to get a hit!
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    Since the four auctions I all lost on ebay, and one not selling outside the US, these haven't come up again. Strangely enough.
    There were at least two at the same time, two months ago.

    Anyone that can let theirs go?

    It's primarily the French I'm interested in.

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    Amazon USA has the French KS frigate for $49.99 and the SOL for $84.63 with free shipping (I would guess USA only) but for those prices who knows, maybe world wide.

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    I think the same guy had a "Sybille" posted up for $84.00, and I think someone actually bought it!!
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    It's not the same crowd that are trying to sell the rare WOG planes for about US$150 each on EBay is it?

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    I have a quartet that I'm looking to sell. I was a LT level Kickstarter participant, so I have the four ships. They are in their original boxes, unopened.

    I am primarily a Wings of Glory WW1 player-- I bought the ships when the kickstarter came out just in case I decided to get into the game. But the reality is that I just don't have the time or gaming partners to devote to a new game and system.

    I am new to this forum-- I just joined today so I could post to sell my ships. But I am a longtime member of the WoG forum, and have a 512 (100%) rating on eBay (bill-kaja). I've become very dis-enchanted with "Fee-Bay" as a seller, and now do most of my selling directly via forums like this, even if it means selling at a lower price.

    So I 'll give people an opportunity to make me an offer here before taking them to ebay....

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    PM sent with offer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcboater View Post
    I have a quartet that I'm looking to sell. I was a LT level Kickstarter participant, so I have the four ships. They are in their original boxes, unopened.

    I am primarily a Wings of Glory WW1 player-- I bought the ships when the kickstarter came out just in case I decided to get into the game. But the reality is that I just don't have the time or gaming partners to devote to a new game and system.

    I am new to this forum-- I just joined today so I could post to sell my ships. But I am a longtime member of the WoG forum, and have a 512 (100%) rating on eBay (bill-kaja). I've become very dis-enchanted with "Fee-Bay" as a seller, and now do most of my selling directly via forums like this, even if it means selling at a lower price.

    So I 'll give people an opportunity to make me an offer here before taking them to ebay....
    Sorry to hear that you're that you're not going to give SOG a go. Maybe at some point you will pick up a starter set and give it a try.
    In any case, welcome to the Anchorage

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunner View Post
    Sorry to hear that you're that you're not going to give SOG a go. Maybe at some point you will pick up a starter set and give it a try.
    In any case, welcome to the Anchorage
    Hear, hear. You're always welcome to spend time aboard this ship.

    We're in the midst of a solo campaign, developing solo rules, etc., if you ever fancy playing.
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    Another one that does not ship to the U.K.

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    He or she will get a little less hassle and 25% less money. It's that persons choice. Not a choice I agree with, but...

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    Someone did use the Buy it now. They went for $175.

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    Still a good price for the seller Jonas.
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    I sold one of my sets for $179.00. So that seems like the average selling price.

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    That is a good benchmark Ed. It will give an excellent idea of what we might expect to have to pay.
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    I think they were about $150 a few years back when several sets were on sale. I bought a set together with some other ship and ship logs so I can't really tell how much was for them, but not that much.

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    There's another one on ebay with four hours left. $110.00 so far.

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    Since he's not shipping outside the US I'm guessing it will be cheaper, but the last minutes will tell.

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    They went for $152:50. Not too bad when only shipping to the US.

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    That seems a fair price for the Kickstarter set to me.
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    Guys I have a spare set (in the box) if anyone wants to get them and I'll ship anywhere! $150US +post Cheers

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    If these are still available I'd be very interested in obtaining these and I'm in the same country.
    Although not new to Napoleonic Naval I am new to Sails of Glory having just picked up the Sails of Glory Starter Set and am looking to increase my fleets as big and as soon as I can.
    Looking to replace my sizable fleets of Hallmark 1/2400th scale ships and as I get older the old eyes aint what they used to be. I guess its time to either go big or go home.

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    First of all allow me to welcome you to the Anchorage Alan.
    You may well be in time to bag Daniels Kickstarter set, unless someone has already PMed him.
    Do pop in to the Wardroom and make yourself known to your Messmates.
    May you sail with a fair wind, and plenty of prize money.
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    Thanks for the warm Welcome.

    I have 11 ships on the way already and still hope to add more but it seems they're getting harder to find in this country.

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    From what I can gather from other Shipmates, and members on the Drome, you are right about the dearth of Retailers in Australia. I hope one of your countrymen will be able to give you a lead on this once they see your plight. Even here in England I often have to bite the bullet and buy from Amazon or the Anchorage Store, which is the most painless way of getting what you want if you can stand the postage charge.
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    If anyone is interested in a set of these a set went up on ebay today.

    Link:
    Another Kickstarter exclusive set on ebay.

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    Interesting reflection on the prices Paul, but a bit rich for me as I already have one of the ships and a conversion for Beleraphon, so only really need the frigates.
    Still well worth flagging up.
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