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    Default guns and reload

    hello
    I made 2 or 3 games and during these games we sometimes forget if the guns reload or not so I use some "markers" (? ) instead of using "pions"
    guns are firing

    guns are reloading
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    Hi Fox.
    I do the same with the smoke markers from the Anchorage Store.
    I paint the unmarked side with a wash of swirling grey smoke and turn them over on to this for a move after they have fired. It works very well for the big battles with lots to remember.
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    The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

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    I also use the Anchorage smoke markers. We leave them where the ship fired as the ship moves on, and remove them when the ship is reloaded.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fox View Post
    hello
    I made 2 or 3 games and during these games we sometimes forget if the guns reload or not so I use some "markers" (? ) instead of using "pions"
    guns are firing

    guns are reloading
    Fox, fantastic idea! I had a similar idea floating around in my head using Q-tip heads as the smoke plumes! Your “fire” markers look like a similar idea to my “flame” markers for Wings. Very nicely done!

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    What did you use for your fire Fox.
    Rob.
    The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

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    I'm using this (don't know the name in english) .You can find them in Art and craft store or Toy's store I think.
    It's a wire with sort of "wool" on it.


    First I cut them and twist it

    After I paint them

    Really easy and fast

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    AH! Pipe cleaners Fox.
    Thanks.
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    The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

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    Fantastico! I have been studying images and videos of cannon firing to see how best to replicate this on such a small scale. I think you have done a great job here Fox! Rep coming at you!

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    Nice idea.

    I prefer a strict management of the ship logs.

    If it gets too complicated I use a chart and mark which ship fired in which turn.

    Of course, I use the AA smoke markers too, but only to signal: This ship fires the broadside.

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