I've arrived - still getting my sealegs

**Gotham Resident** · 06-09-2015, 07:19

I play in a local Game Night every Thursday (or as many as I can) in south Jersey (the Philly part). Several years ago, the host, had Wings of Glory (WGF), and a few of us got it out. I very much enjoyed it and asked for WGS for my birthday/Christmas. Got it. Didn't play too much actually, but last summer got more interested and my son (aged 11) played and tried to start a campaign. It worked much better in the cold winter months. We have 30 (ish) planes in total, including a 8 of the Merit brand (4 for $15 type).

Having read Horatio Hornblower as a youth, and then watched the PBS show and and read the books again more recently, I've had an affinity for Napoleonic ships. But I was determined not to do this, as there are only so many games and $$$ one can do. I did the Magic thing, then Dominion, collect DC comics, and I'm a completionist, and it's hard enough NOT to do that w/ WGS & looking at SOG, would be too much. I did get into the Pirates game (w/ the cardboard ships) a few years ago, before I did WOGS, and that scratched my itch. Jay, the host of game night, keeps his game shelfs to 2, and got rid of WGF because noone played. in Feb I noticed SOG down there and he was hoping to get his HS aged son to connett with it. We didn't play at game night. This past week, he wanted to know if I wanted it. We haggled over price (he insisted on Free, knowing it would get a good home). So, I am now the proud owner of 1) A starter set of Sails of Glory , a game mat, and 2 expansions ships (HMS Swan & Alligator).

So, here I am. Now what?

I haven't even fully read the rules yet.

(oh...and I was already looking at the USS Constitution, because well.......it's the Constitution.)

**Comte de Brueys** · 06-09-2015, 08:54

Bonjour, Mischa.

Welcome on board.

I'm with WGF, WGS and SoG, too.

(Marechallannes)

**7eat51** · 06-09-2015, 09:25

Welcome aboard, Mischa.

We started a solo campaign, having developed solo rules. Keep an eye open for new postings in the coming weeks. Solo play is great fun, and a great way to learn the game.

**Nightmoss** · 06-09-2015, 09:33

Greetings Mischa and welcome aboard the Anchorage.

Like Eric said do take time to check out the solo rules and campaign.

**Gotham Resident** · 06-09-2015, 10:27

Solo campaign? That's right up my alley, as I don't have anyone to play with! Like I said, I took the ships to give the game a good home.

I better read the rules quickly!

**TexaS** · 06-09-2015, 10:56

Welcome aboard!

I would recommend playing the game a couple of times to see what kind of action you like most. Then there's loads of ships to get... Constitution is beautiful as is Victory...

After running some try outs on a convention I think the Hebe-class ships are a good ship for starters as they are quite maneuverable but not too much and have enough but not too much hull to make a good length of a fight.

**Old Salt** · 06-09-2015, 17:33

Hi and welcome from Alberta

**Loki 13** · 06-09-2015, 19:34

Welcome aboard. There is a lot knowledge here , the members are great and helpful. Enjoy.

**Coog** · 06-09-2015, 20:10

Welcome aboard Mischa!

**John Paul** · 06-10-2015, 00:18

Welcome aboard, Mischa!!

You are going to enjoy this game!!

**Gotham Resident** · 06-10-2015, 07:38

Read all the rules last night, and only have 1 minor question right off the bat. Then examined my fleets fully, and they are good looking ships, but ...kinda small.

**Naharaht** · 06-10-2015, 09:05

Welcome to the Anchorage, Mischa.

**Capn Duff** · 06-11-2015, 02:50

Welcome to you, from Bristol UK

**Cmmdre** · 06-12-2015, 06:05

Welcome aboard Mischa.

**Bligh** · 06-18-2015, 05:24

Welcome aboard Mischa. Always good to get to partake of a few jars with a shipmate.
That's really the best way to get started. Root beer for your young Midshipman I'm afraid.
Bligh.

**Gotham Resident** · 06-18-2015, 07:24

Originally Posted by Gotham Resident

Read all the rules last night, and only have 1 minor question right off the bat. Then examined my fleets fully, and they are good looking ships, but ...kinda small.

Having reread this....I realize I need to amend it to convey what I meant:

"Then examined my fleets fully, and they are good looking ships, but..THE FLEET is kinda small.

**Bligh** · 06-18-2015, 13:49

Don't worry about that Mischa. Time is a wonderful expander.
I knew I would only ever need one 100 first rate, four 74s and a couple of Frigates for each side for anything I intended to play. 14 in all. Somehow I now have 30 ships. Am starting a Spanish Fleet, and looking forward to more releases plus Merchantmen in the future.
May you never be becalmed for want of the Trade winds.
Bligh.