Greetings!

**Nightmoss** · 04-11-2013, 12:38

New member to this site, but not to gaming/wargaming. My first wargame was Bismark by Avalon Hill way back in the distant past. Then Jutland and Wooden Ships and Iron Men, etc. I've also played many naval pc computer games, but I've never gotten involved in naval miniatures (Jutland was sort of, kind of a minis game). I have tried and enjoyed playing the steampunk minis game from Catalyst Games called Leviathans, but I don't think it's got much traction in the local gaming community.

I stumbled on Sails accidentally via other KS pledges and now I'm hooked. More importantly, I have talked to folks at my FLGS (The Last Square) and I'm pretty certain SoG is going to do very well as WoG is very popular there.

Looking forward to joining in the community although I tend to read more than post. Clearly there are many knowledgeable folks here so I'm sure the learning will be fun and fruitful.

Cheers,

Jim

**Gaz67** · 04-11-2013, 12:47

Welcome from Bonny Scotland Jim, have fun!

**Beowulf03809** · 04-11-2013, 12:59

Ahoy and welcome! Looks like a lot of us cut our gaming teeth on AH.

**Sea Gull** · 04-11-2013, 14:55

Welcome from the Kingdom of Holland, Jim. There's plenty of good stuff to read even though we haven't got the game yet.

**The Barrelman** · 04-11-2013, 15:05

Welcome to the fun of SGN!!

**7eat51** · 04-11-2013, 15:28

Welcome from the state just below, Jim.

If I may ask, where in Wisconsin do you live? We have a group of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin folks who get together for WoG, and will undoubtedly do the same with SoG. Even if you're a Packers fan, the invitation remains.

**Nightmoss** · 04-11-2013, 16:19

Originally Posted by 7eat51

Welcome from the state just below, Jim.

If I may ask, where in Wisconsin do you live? We have a group of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin folks who get together for WoG, and will undoubtedly do the same with SoG. Even if you're a Packers fan, the invitation remains.

Thanks for the welcomes, all. I'm located in Madison, which is about an hour from the state line (via I90). I'm a Packers fan, but hardly a rabid one, so the Bears are OK by me. :)

**7eat51** · 04-11-2013, 16:34

Great place. Madison is a town we enjoy visiting - for this reason alone: http://www.letoile-restaurant.com/.

I was stationed at Truax Field 20 years ago.

There are many of us just south on I-39, from Chicagoland, and from Milwaukee. I will let you know when we have events.

**Coog** · 04-11-2013, 16:43

Welcome aboard Jim!

**Nightmoss** · 04-11-2013, 17:07

Originally Posted by 7eat51

Great place. Madison is a town we enjoy visiting - for this reason alone: http://www.letoile-restaurant.com/.

I was stationed at Truax Field 20 years ago.

There are many of us just south on I-39, from Chicagoland, and from Milwaukee. I will let you know when we have events.

I've lived in Madison for 36 years and have never taken the opportunity to eat there. By all accounts it is a wonderful experience. Ovens of Brittany, though long gone, was my preferred place to take visitors and/or indulge myself.

**7eat51** · 04-11-2013, 17:16

Originally Posted by Nightmoss

I've lived in Madison for 36 years and have never taken the opportunity to eat there.

Then you haven't lived, but only resided, there.

We have driven to Madison just for dinner at L'Etoile. We need to go this summer and check out the new location.

**Gunner** · 04-11-2013, 17:54

Originally Posted by Nightmoss

the Bears are OK by me. :)

You have good taste.

Welcome

from Arizona, Jim.

**Cmmdre** · 04-11-2013, 17:56

Welcome aboard Jim from a fellow Wisconsinite.

**Berthier** · 04-12-2013, 06:04

Originally Posted by Nightmoss

New member to this site, but not to gaming/wargaming. My first wargame was Bismark by Avalon Hill way back in the distant past. Then Jutland and Wooden Ships and Iron Men, etc. I've also played many naval pc computer games, but I've never gotten involved in naval miniatures (Jutland was sort of, kind of a minis game). I have tried and enjoyed playing the steampunk minis game from Catalyst Games called Leviathans, but I don't think it's got much traction in the local gaming community.

I stumbled on Sails accidentally via other KS pledges and now I'm hooked. More importantly, I have talked to folks at my FLGS (The Last Square) and I'm pretty certain SoG is going to do very well as WoG is very popular there.

Looking forward to joining in the community although I tend to read more than post. Clearly there are many knowledgeable folks here so I'm sure the learning will be fun and fruitful.

Cheers,

Jim

Welcome Jim, many of us cut our teeth on Jutland and WSIM so you are in good company. Played several naval PC games,my favourite oldy was Carriers at War bit dated now and of course Harpoon what a great game that was.

**Nightmoss** · 04-12-2013, 10:42

Originally Posted by Berthier

Welcome Jim, many of us cut our teeth on Jutland and WSIM so you are in good company. Played several naval PC games,my favourite oldy was Carriers at War bit dated now and of course Harpoon what a great game that was.

Ah, yes. I still have Carriers at War sitting on the shelf. It might be dated, but it's still available for purchase: http://www.matrixgames.com/products/...arriers.at.War As is Harpoon: http://www.matrixgames.com/products/...timate.Edition