I've been scribbling away at the scenario notes for the Bag the Hun scenario over the last few days. It's not very exciting, unless you're into scenario writing, but I have made some good progress with the mechanisms and different elements that I need to make it work.
In no particular order, I have now:
Worked out the character cards and flight leaders for 263 squadron, 129 squadron and 9./JG2. I have two characters for each side and I'm also thinking of adding one for the S-Boat commander - who will probably be Obltzs. Hinrich Ahrens of S142.
Worked out the formations that will be used together with how the flight leaders will command them. The RAF will only have flight leaders and no section leaders, which is a bit different but should work with the number of aircraft involved and the scenario set up.
Devised a new target table for the S-Boat and fine tuned this with the strafing rules so that it works. This was needed as the Fire Factors of the Whirlwinds and Spitfires won't work with the existing table, which isn't specifically designed for an E Boat anyway.
Decided on Top and Junior Ace ratings for both the RAF and Luftwaffe. I'm keeping the Top Ace ranking for the JG2 leader, adding a Veteran schwarm leader for the other four fighters, but also rating the 129 Squadron CO as a Junior Ace to balance the scenario.
Worked out all of the cards I will need for the deck and all of the various briefing sheets, cheat sheets and other bits of paper that I will need to make the game less intimidating! I've managed to give the RAF and Luftwaffe an equal seven cards, not counting the bonus cards or the E Boat cards in the deck, so that's just about right.
Phew!
Seems to me that you've already got an article for the Lard Annual! Would like to help playtest if you ever get back to the UK ;)
ReplyDeleteYes I'm looking to organise a playtest at the club in January.
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