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TWR
04-29-2016, 16:36
HMS Zealous and HMS Victory have their first encounter.

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Some additional photos and a summary of the action can be found here:

https://thewargamesroom.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/clear-for-action/

Nightmoss
04-30-2016, 09:48
Thanks, Keith for the AAR and quality photos. It was an enjoyable read. :salute:

Union Jack
04-30-2016, 10:31
Nice report a pity that you ran short of time to finish what was turning g into an epic encounter.

Bligh
04-30-2016, 12:16
An interesting encounter Keith.
The maneuverability of the Victory can prove to be a double edged weapon until you get used to it as i found out to my cost last week.
Right Neil?:happy:
Rob.

TWR
04-30-2016, 14:50
Thanks for your kind comments gentleman.

As to manoeuvrability of Victory she did handle well. I made several mistakes, the last being coming around too quickly and missing that last raking shot.

Bligh
05-01-2016, 00:36
Yes Keith.
That was the self same reason that I missed mine. She answered the helm too smartly.
It is always good to get to know your ship and its proclivities before relying on it in a tight situation, and although I have a Victory of my own, I have never previously used it in battle.
We all live and learn.
Rob.

TexaS
05-01-2016, 01:19
Very true words, Rob.

No matter how good your tool is, if you've never used it before it would mostly be luck to fully succeed.

Herkybird
05-01-2016, 06:18
Great AAR, I love the photos - very evocative! :beer:

Capn Duff
05-01-2016, 13:15
Nice looking game,
I must admit to not having used HMS Victory as yet.

Herkybird
05-01-2016, 13:28
HMS Victory is quite a good ship...if carefully handled!

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TWR
05-01-2016, 13:51
HMS Victory is quite a good ship...if carefully handled!

Like a few ships in my collection I hadn't used her, or indeed unwrapped the cards prior to the game.

As the game got underway I was also nervous about the superior broadsides that the French ships could deliver. When I realised I would also fail to achieve the initial advantage of wind the situation looked very bleak. A couple of fires on Imperial was a godsend...Though the game was far from complete when time was called.

Hopefully in our next game some other new ships will see deployment. I may even look at the stats prior...

Hjl
05-01-2016, 15:48
Looks like a fun game! I can't wait for the semester to be over so I can go trounce the French!

Bligh
05-02-2016, 01:58
HMS Victory is quite a good ship...if carefully handled!

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That would explain my problem then Richard.:happy:
Rob.

Herkybird
05-02-2016, 02:41
I have yet to see anyone succeed - its a tough ride! I may try a sole game against it to see if the monkey has the same problem! :question: