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Aces In Spades and the P-38

Started by flyingmice, October 03, 2007, 12:05:40 PM

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flyingmice

#60
October 24, 2007, 03:30:24 PM
Quote from: GunslingerIf I remember correctly, that's one of the reasons the attack was such a surprise.  They were expecting their own birds in that day and mistook information of the Japanese aircraft as their own.  If they would've known, they could've deployed the Army's fighters at Wheeler Army Air Field.  It's too emotionally draining to make yet another visit down there to confirm this.

Right, Gunslinger! There was also a flight of B-17s that came in during the attack. IIRC, the radar station that picked up the incoming first wave was told the contact was the expected Boeings. Ouch!

-clash
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flyingmice

#61
October 26, 2007, 08:24:46 AM
My question from earlier may have been buried, so I'll repeat it:

If I make WWII a supplement, folks will have to buy the WWI game to run it.

If I make it stand-alone, folks who bought the WWI game will see some material repeated.

Should I make it stand alone or a supplement? Your opinion won't determine my decision, but it will influence it. I certainly would appreciate any comments.

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One Horse Town

#62
October 26, 2007, 08:39:00 AM
Make it a supplement mate. Then a year down the line make it stand-alone and market it again (to catch folk who missed it first time around).

flyingmice

#63
October 26, 2007, 10:29:08 AM
Quote from: One Horse TownMake it a supplement mate. Then a year down the line make it stand-alone and market it again (to catch folk who missed it first time around).

Did you used to work for White Wolf, Dan? :D

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One Horse Town

#64
October 26, 2007, 10:36:48 AM
Quote from: flyingmiceDid you used to work for White Wolf, Dan? :D

-clash

Nah! :D  Although, strangely there is a Dan White who has written for them. Came as a bit of a surprise to me, i can tell you.

I only suggested that because, as you say, the big boys get away with it, so why not? ;)

flyingmice

#65
October 26, 2007, 10:46:57 AM
Quote from: One Horse TownNah! :D  Although, strangely there is a Dan White who has written for them. Came as a bit of a surprise to me, i can tell you.

I only suggested that because, as you say, the big boys get away with it, so why not? ;)

Well, I knew of that Dan White, and the reasoning sounded familiar... :O

But you're talking to the guy who has given free upgrades for all of his games since 2002. If you bought StarCluster 1.0 back in the day, you would have received at least 9 upgrades by now. :D

I'm not big on exploiting the customers in other words. I am trying to see what potential customers would see as better for them.

Actually, though, that is a good idea, so long as I tell folks up front, or maybe release them simultaneously. That would cover both bases. Let's add it to the table, then, as a third option! :D

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beeber

#66
October 26, 2007, 04:42:23 PM
as i have no interest in WW I, i'd prefer it to be stand-alone. my gaming dollars are kind of tight, so if i had to get two books to play, it would be a few months before i'd be ready (buy one, wait a few months, then buy the second).

flyingmice

#67
October 27, 2007, 12:08:28 AM
Quote from: beeberas i have no interest in WW I, i'd prefer it to be stand-alone. my gaming dollars are kind of tight, so if i had to get two books to play, it would be a few months before i'd be ready (buy one, wait a few months, then buy the second).

Noted, Beeber! Thanks for responding! :D

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Halfjack

#68
October 27, 2007, 12:14:40 AM
My preference is always for complete games.  If there is some core duplication then that just means there are more books to go around the table.
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#69
October 28, 2007, 01:49:32 AM
Quote from: beeberas i have no interest in WW I, i'd prefer it to be stand-alone. my gaming dollars are kind of tight, so if i had to get two books to play, it would be a few months before i'd be ready (buy one, wait a few months, then buy the second).


I also have no interest in WWI.
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flyingmice

#70
October 28, 2007, 03:32:27 PM
Thanks, Halfjack & Geezer! It increasingly looks like a full game for WWII plus a supplement for those who bought the WWI game is the way to go.

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beeber

#71
October 28, 2007, 05:08:57 PM
(rubs hands together, eagerly awaiting release day) :D

flyingmice

#72
October 30, 2007, 07:10:09 PM
It's going to be called In Harm's Way: Aces and Angels.

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flyingmice

#73
October 31, 2007, 09:21:13 AM
Here's the cover:



-clash
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beeber

#74
October 31, 2007, 10:45:54 AM
nice!  i look forward to seeing it in my grubby paws and on my bookshelf :D

any rough ETA?
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