New to Sails of Glory, but immensely excited.

**borg0861** · 12-29-2017, 06:29

I'm new to SoG, but I'm immensely excited to get started. I've always loved the age of sail, and as soon as I discovered SoG it went on my gift list. Turns out I have an awesome wife who purchased the starter pack for me and agreed that I should start building a collection of additional ships.

I live in Salt Lake City, UT, USA. I've lived all over the western US and have visited Sweden and England. I loved going aboard the HMS Victory as well as Vasa in Sweden. They're just awesome. I've listened to many of the Patrick O'Brian novels (despite some inaccuracies, they are awesome). I've also done some various other research on the age of sail. I am, by no means, really knowledgeable as to most things regarding tall ships, but I've got some foundational knowledge.

As far as my SoG experience goes, I've enjoyed the few games I've played. One of the most enjoyable things for me is seeing how the designers took what could have become far too complex and made it simple enough to work in a game you can often play a couple times in a day. Sure, there are some factors that are "game-ish", but I didn't expect a full simulation of actual sailing. Just the exciting bits. This game does that well.

**David Manley** · 12-29-2017, 06:36

Welcome aboard Brent, good to have you on the crew

**Cmmdre** · 12-29-2017, 07:22

Welcome to Anchorage, Brent.

Looks like you are off to a great start with a starter set and an supportive wife.

**borg0861** · 12-29-2017, 08:18

Thanks for the welcome! From everything I can see, you have an awesome community.

**Bligh** · 12-29-2017, 08:41

Although I have welcomed you already Brent, I can now do so officially on behalf of all your shipmates here at the Anchorage.
If you have any questions just ask on here and someone is bound to have an answer for you too.
Do drop in on the Wardroom from time to time for a general chinwag and a virtual noggin or three of our famous grouse.
Bligh.