John, before you start playing, the basic game start/recovery lines are the dashed one in Belgium and Netherlands and the dashed one in Italy. You can use both. Your video seems to show you using the 1945 solid start/recovery line of the tournament game. That line is ignored in the basic game. Please, see Basic Game Map Board Symbols sections B. and C. I am currently reading the 1971 rules as I get ready for my own game. Of course, it would give the Americans an advantage to use the 1945 line if that is what you want, but in your video, you express some uncertainty over the various lines. Thus, I think you made on oversight.
You are correct David, it was a mistake on my part for sure. But I have all of the game done before this one came out, so I will will have to go with it. I am sure I will make other mistakes in the next two videos, but that is ok. My main purpose here is to show how much fun this game is to as many people as I can. Have a great time on your play.
I loved this game in the mid 70's when I was an RAF cadet. More good times after my other favorite 'Victory in the Pacific' and 'Richthoven's War'. Only 'Squad leader' and 'Upfront' to hit ALL my youthful favorites. Avalon Hill were my go to Games then. Great memories. Thank you for that!.
The dotted and solid yellow start lines are for the basic and advanced games and different years. The solid line that most of your bombers started at was the advanced game 1945 start line. This represented the fact that France was now held by the Allies so the German resistance would start at the France German border. Important for fighter range not having to come from Britain only. By rights, since this was a Basic game, all Allied missions should have started behind yellow dotted line.
You are correct Bill, I should have started all of them behind the dotted line. I saw that on the map and in the rules, the part that I read was they started in the west. Then I was confused, so I just started them in the west. After all was filmed, I re-read the rules and found the start position at the very front of the instructions. :) I decided to leave it and show everyone how fun this game actually is, and I don't think it made that big of a difference in the outcome. But the one thing I did not find is that there is also a dotted line in the east. When does one use that one?
@@NerdWorkshop1My copy has no yellow dotted line in the east, just numbers (as in sneak raids) to indicate where the Shuttle bombers from Russia will come on.
Boy this brings back memories. When I was in my teens in early '70's, my brother & I had: Blitzkreig, Panzerblitz, Luftwaffe, France 1940 and Panzer Leader, all by Avalon Hill. I actually still have my original copies of Luftwaffe and France 1940.
Back in the day that was the only way I was able to play the game. Getting that move by mail then going in the house and resetting up the board just to see what happen. It was a lot of fun.
Here! Late. Catching up. 👍👍👍👍 Still have my copy from last century. Wound up with a 2nd copy in a bundle purchase. My plan is in 2024 to Only play old games(mostly) Avalon Hill, GDW, SPI n SPI/TSR. try n get my not played since last century list shortened.
So much fun in the 70s with this one. I finally got a slipcase replacement copy last September, and you have inspired me to finally punch and play it. What do you think about the CRT table? Some folks have complained about the statistics modeling, particularly at the extreme ends.
Someone on boardgamegeek had a link to an article in the General about how the CRT table was designed and it made sense to me. I guess I just accept it as is and try to make the best of it. Thanks for watching.
You showed a Time in Air log sheet for the aircraft and mentioned a download. Where is the download available from ? Thanks in advance for your response
You can get all of the forms I used here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3646/luftwaffe-game-aerial-combat-over-germany-1943-45/files Just scroll through and find the one you want.
John, before you start playing, the basic game start/recovery lines are the dashed one in Belgium and Netherlands and the dashed one in Italy. You can use both. Your video seems to show you using the 1945 solid start/recovery line of the tournament game. That line is ignored in the basic game. Please, see Basic Game Map Board Symbols sections B. and C. I am currently reading the 1971 rules as I get ready for my own game.
Of course, it would give the Americans an advantage to use the 1945 line if that is what you want, but in your video, you express some uncertainty over the various lines. Thus, I think you made on oversight.
You are correct David, it was a mistake on my part for sure. But I have all of the game done before this one came out, so I will will have to go with it. I am sure I will make other mistakes in the next two videos, but that is ok. My main purpose here is to show how much fun this game is to as many people as I can. Have a great time on your play.
At an instant I feel happy that I bought this game a few weeks ago :)
You will like it.
I loved this game in the mid 70's when I was an RAF cadet. More good times after my other favorite 'Victory in the Pacific' and 'Richthoven's War'. Only 'Squad leader' and 'Upfront' to hit ALL my youthful favorites. Avalon Hill were my go to Games then. Great memories. Thank you for that!.
Same here Vlad, I owned all of those game too. Thanks for Watching.
The dotted and solid yellow start lines are for the basic and advanced games and different years. The solid line that most of your bombers started at was the advanced game 1945 start line. This represented the fact that France was now held by the Allies so the German resistance would start at the France German border. Important for fighter range not having to come from Britain only. By rights, since this was a Basic game, all Allied missions should have started behind yellow dotted line.
You are correct Bill, I should have started all of them behind the dotted line. I saw that on the map and in the rules, the part that I read was they started in the west. Then I was confused, so I just started them in the west. After all was filmed, I re-read the rules and found the start position at the very front of the instructions. :) I decided to leave it and show everyone how fun this game actually is, and I don't think it made that big of a difference in the outcome. But the one thing I did not find is that there is also a dotted line in the east. When does one use that one?
@@NerdWorkshop1My copy has no yellow dotted line in the east, just numbers (as in sneak raids) to indicate where the Shuttle bombers from Russia will come on.
Boy this brings back memories. When I was in my teens in early '70's, my brother & I had: Blitzkreig, Panzerblitz, Luftwaffe, France 1940 and Panzer Leader, all by Avalon Hill. I actually still have my original copies of Luftwaffe and France 1940.
I had all the same games Dormitator.
Thanks for the game play, I got my copy of the game this past week, and this will make it a bit easier for me to learn the rules. =)
You will enjoy it Hissy Cat, we could play it on Vassel :)
@@NerdWorkshop1 Not a bad idea. Do you have the VUCA Bismarck game?
@@HissyCat I do not.
@@NerdWorkshop1 It is a beautiful game. We may be able to play it on VASSAL as I own a copy.
Looking forward to the rest of the series. The game looks great!
Thanks Tony, the next one is next Sunday and the last one is the Sunday after. Thanks for Watching buddy!
Round counters! Thanks for the post.
Thank you Riff.
Alright can't wait for part 2!
It will be out on Sunday :)
What a pleasure to find your video. I played this great game years ago by mail (snail mail before email/internet). Thank you for playing this.
Back in the day that was the only way I was able to play the game. Getting that move by mail then going in the house and resetting up the board just to see what happen. It was a lot of fun.
This is/was a Lou Zocchi design which followed his "Battle of Britain" game which also had round counters.
Thanks Rick, I was looking for the Designer of this game and you know how Avalon Hill did not always post them in the manual.
@@NerdWorkshop1 Originally was to appear in S&T they sold it on to AH along with/after France '40 & PanzerBlitz
Another game I wish I never let go.
I also regretted it, but I got it back, so all is good.
I still have my original copy from almost fifty years ago!
Very nice Robert.
Here! Late. Catching up. 👍👍👍👍
Still have my copy from last century. Wound up with a 2nd copy in a bundle purchase.
My plan is in 2024 to Only play old games(mostly) Avalon Hill, GDW, SPI n SPI/TSR. try n get my not played since last century list shortened.
That sounds like a good plan to me.
Great video! Love this game! BTW, what brand of tweezers are those and where did you get them if I might ask?
You can find them here Old Gamer: amzn.to/3WfMVTi
Sold my copy years ago but wish I hadn't.
They are easy to get John. I think there were something like 20 of them on E-Bay just yesterday.
E ratings are -2 when Drop Tanks are still on. Not a direct die roll modifier.
Ohh, that is correct Richard, hopefully that will not affect the outcome too much in the next videos.
I still have my copy. Played it in hs
I got into wargame right after HS. still a fun game to play.
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Traga jogos de guerra da era moderna,com tanques, submarinos, porta aviões,etc...e todo cenário atual ou de alguns anos atrás,seria fod@
Thanks for watching.
So much fun in the 70s with this one. I finally got a slipcase replacement copy last September, and you have inspired me to finally punch and play it. What do you think about the CRT table? Some folks have complained about the statistics modeling, particularly at the extreme ends.
Someone on boardgamegeek had a link to an article in the General about how the CRT table was designed and it made sense to me. I guess I just accept it as is and try to make the best of it. Thanks for watching.
The General is available online in PDF.
1:12 spent 20 years playing a wood elf druid... 👀
Thanks for watching.
You showed a Time in Air log sheet for the aircraft and mentioned a download. Where is the download available from ? Thanks in advance for your response
You can get all of the forms I used here: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3646/luftwaffe-game-aerial-combat-over-germany-1943-45/files
Just scroll through and find the one you want.
@@NerdWorkshop1 thanks for the reply squire
You're welcome Steve.
can you do a review on the updated 2007 version?
Luftwaffe: Aerial Combat - Germany 1943-45
I have it now and will try to do that soon.
One of the most boring wargames I have ever bought.
it can be for sure.