The fog bank

[kippryon]

Fog is Fun! Here's a photo of what we do:

Get some Wax Paper.
Cut into shape(s) you want.
Attach to game surface using double-back clear tape.

Insofar as rule 'variations', we usually:
Reduce Range (i.e., short only, etc...)
Reduce Damage, No 'Aim High' allowed, etc... (i.e., to represent 'visibility impaired')

Also, at start of game, only the Movement Stands (with no ships on them) are used - Until the ship is 'Sighted'. Once 'Sighted' - the model is placed on the stand.
We found that works better than a 'screen'.

Of course, many try to get 'on the edge' of the fog, so that they can shoot out of it without penalty. Those ships not in the fog - shooting at a ship 'in' the fog - obviously do not suffer the Range penalty, but do have the 'Visibility Impaired' ones.

Makes for some Fun Fog Fights..!!

[kippryon]

Fog is Fun! Here's a photo of what we do:

Get some Wax Paper.
Cut into shape(s) you want.
Attach to game surface using double-back clear tape.

Insofar as rule 'variations', we usually:
Reduce Range (i.e., short only, etc...)
Reduce Damage, No 'Aim High' allowed, etc... (i.e., to represent 'visibility impaired')

Also, at start of game, only the Movement Stands (with no ships on them) are used - Until the ship is 'Sighted'. Once 'Sighted' - the model is placed on the stand.
We found that works better than a 'screen'.

Of course, many try to get 'on the edge' of the fog, so that they can shoot out of it without penalty. Those ships not in the fog - shooting at a ship 'in' the fog - obviously do not suffer the Range penalty, but do have the 'Visibility Impaired' ones.

Makes for some Fun Fog Fights..!!

OH!... Forgot to mention that when we use the 'Movement stand only until sighted' - We sometimes use 2 movement stands for each ship, only one of which is the 'real' ship (placing a piece of coloured tape on the bottom), which is revealed when 'sighted'. Adds just a touch more 'uncertainty' to the actual disposition of the ships.

[ChyronDave]

Fog is Fun! Here's a photo of what we do:

Get some Wax Paper.
Cut into shape(s) you want.
Attach to game surface using double-back clear tape.

Insofar as rule 'variations', we usually:
Reduce Range (i.e., short only, etc...)
Reduce Damage, No 'Aim High' allowed, etc... (i.e., to represent 'visibility impaired')

Also, at start of game, only the Movement Stands (with no ships on them) are used - Until the ship is 'Sighted'. Once 'Sighted' - the model is placed on the stand.
We found that works better than a 'screen'.

Of course, many try to get 'on the edge' of the fog, so that they can shoot out of it without penalty. Those ships not in the fog - shooting at a ship 'in' the fog - obviously do not suffer the Range penalty, but do have the 'Visibility Impaired' ones.

Makes for some Fun Fog Fights..!!

I like this idea. Once the "sailors" in my area are comfortable with the game, I might suggest adding this as well.