Madmatt Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 The first part of a two part AAR has just been posted at Wargamer.com The AAR details a dogfight between forum regular Harv and the games designer Dan Verssen. Check it out here: http://www.wargamer.com/articles/down_in_flames_aar_part1/ Madmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel J Lee Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 ARRRRRrrrrrgh. :mad: AAR?!!! Where's the DEMO?!!! The DEMO. We're dying to see the DEMO...AND the GAME! Don't whet our appetites; just serve the main course: the GAME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Wow, excellent AAR! I found myself cheering on Harv lol Really looking forward to the next installment. I never really paid much attention to this title, but have to admit now it has whet my appetite for more. One quick question though, how come the the pictures of the pilots are the same for both the Leader and Wingman? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartbert Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 One quick question though, how come the the pictures of the pilots are the same for both the Leader and Wingman?They probably weren't the same, but I can see how it might appear that was the case. When you create your pilots, you get to pick the pictures that go with the leader and wingman. You could choose the same picture for both of them if you want, but that's up to you. During the game, you will always see the picture and stats of the active aircraft. If your opponent's leader is attacking your wingman, and you're waiting for him to play a card, then his leader is the "active" pilot and you will see his picture displayed. When he plays his card and it is your wingman's turn to respond, then you will see your wingman's picture displayed. You can also click on any aircraft at any time to see that pilot's stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Verssen Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I would have to check, but it might also be because I chose the same picture for both my leader and wingman. In testing, we go through a lot of pilots, so picking meaningful names and picking 'just the right picture' gets to be a low priority after the pilots have been deleted and reset for the 20th time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harv Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I'm quite certain I had the same pic for both of my pilots, and I think Dan is also saying he was too lazy...err...too busy to pick a different pic. I found myself cheering on Harv WhooHoo! My first groupie! Be sure to stay tuned for the exciting conclusion of the battle between the Honorable and Righteous (yet slightly dense) Dert Farmer from Canaduh and the Horribly Eeeeevil and Nasty Game Designer. Or something. Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Ok thanks for the clarification re the pictures, would seem odd otherwise. Yes Harv, my thoughts exactly! On another note, are the pilots you build up specific to a nation or are they interchangeable between nations? I am unfamiliar with the boardgame and it seemed unclear. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartbert Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 When you create a pilot, you choose a nationality and that determines what aircraft it can fly. So they are not interchangeable. You start out with no experience or skills, flying the lowliest aircraft, and work your way up to the legendary pilots that Dan and Harv sent into battle in the AAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted September 20, 2004 Author Share Posted September 20, 2004 Just letting you guys know that the second part of this two part AAR is now online. You can find that here: Down in Flames After Action Report Part 2 Madmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardb Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 The preview on the Battlefront mainpage (external link) was very interesting. Sounds like a fun game and the previewers was really excited which helps on my curiosity. Will most likely pick this one up unless CDV is distributing it in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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