Hi from Stockholm, Sweden!

[Fabbe]

Hi from Stockholm!

I'm a newcomer to the game. I've only tried it out a few times with friends and family, as well as learnt about it by playing a number of scenarios solo.

I played wargames quite a bit when I was a good bit younger - starting with Risk and Heroquest, I got into things like Axis & Allies, Warhammer 40K, Greyhawk Wars, MechWarrior and a few other hex-based wargames. Recently, I wanted to get back into playing a bit and, as a father of two, needed something that plays quick and fast (i.e. none of the above!). I settled on Sails of Glory and Command & Colors: Napoleonics.

I've currently been replaying the historical scenario "A Sour Mistake" a few times using the two solo apps (G-two's app using fred miracle's solo rules and DGH's app), as well as the rules by Herkybird. I was curious how each of these rulesets played out and hope to post a few AARs soon.

Having browsed through a number of the threads already, I've learnt quite a bit about the game and the history of the Age of Sail. Thanks to the community for all the informative posts!

[Bligh]

Allow me to be the first to welcome you to the Anchorage Andrew, on behalf of all your shipmates here on the site.
I am sure that as you say it will be a continued voyage of discovery. Have fun and don't be afraid to ask as many questions as you like. There is always one of us ready to help answer them/
May you always sail with a fair wind and a willing enemy.
Rob.

[Wentworth]

Hi Andrew,
Welcome from the beautiful (and snow covered) Hudson River Valley -- a bona fide fjord ! Many decades ago I had a very enjoyable visit to Stockholm -- I especially enjoyed the Vasa museum. People on this site are friendly and very helpful.
best, Bill

[TexaS]

A hearty welcome from Linköping to you!

I hope you will find your new genre interesting and fun to game.

Anything you want to know, just ask.

[Bligh]

Hi Andrew,
Welcome from the beautiful (and snow covered) Hudson River Valley -- a bona fide fjord ! Many decades ago I had a very enjoyable visit to Stockholm -- I especially enjoyed the Vasa museum. People on this site are friendly and very helpful.
best, Bill

Hey Bill.
I must try some of those Fjords. never modeled any of those yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGcBmlDTcHo

Rob.

[TexaS]

The fjords are more of a Norwegian thing. We are more proud of our archipelagos.

[Cmmdre]

Welcome from the Pacific Northwest, Andrew.

[Naharaht]

Welcome to the Anchorage, Andrew, from here near Norwich in the United Kingdom.

[Wentworth]

Hey Bill.
I must try some of those Fjords. never modeled any of those yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGcBmlDTcHo

Rob.

Rob,
LOVE the Hitchhiker's Guide ! (I've only read it, this was my first viewing of it -- now I have to try and find it over here...) BTW -- here's some Hudson Valley photographic help for your fjord modeling:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/66611.html
best,
Bill

[Fabbe]

Thanks everyone for the welcome!

I'm proud that the thread already includes a reference to the Hitchhiker's Guide. Sweden does have a few fjords on the West coast, but as TexaS says, it's mostly a Norwegian thing. At least that's where the prizewinning ones are. The archipelagos here are special, though, and there are a number of historical sites from the Age of Sail worth a visit (for example the historical naval base and World Heritage site in Karlskrona). The Vasa museum is excellent. It's probably time for me to visit it again - I've only been thrice.

[Capn Duff]

Welcome to you Andrew. From Bristol Uk