Two weeks ago I traveled down to “the Dogs of War” club room in Reseda California for a day with the lads and a visit from Dr. Ray who gamed with the Dogs when we had the clubhouse in Burbank. Chris S. had asked in his weekly after action reports for some suggestions on games to be played on “Rays day” and “Full Thrust” popped into my mind since its very well suited to have 4-6 players and I felt it would be nice to play something that we all could do together. Full thrust is fairly simple to learn the basics in a few turns and low pressure allowing for plenty of “kibitzing” as we played. I have also wanted to toss in a different game or two to mix it up anyway and have lots of ships painted and ready to go.
We did a basic learning game two players per side with me game mastering (I was re-learning as well since I hadn’t played in a few years!). I tried to balance the forces but even though the points may be close between forces if a player doesn’t know the strengths, the weaknesses, and the play style of his force (or the enemies), they may still have a hard time dealing with the enemy. “Draw swords and rush forward” strategy is not always the best course in space.
Galen Y. and Chris S took forces from my Imperial German Space fleet, 4 ships split between them and Dr. Ray and Dave D. took an opposing force of six smaller NAC ships (British/American) and squared off.
It was a learning game so a Battle report would not be fair but suffice to say that both sides gave a got plenty of lumps! Bottom line is that fun was had by all! I think there’s more “Thrust” in our future!
Dr Ray on the right giving the acknowledgement wave he learned from the Queen of England, and the gang hard at it!
My poor attempt to do some “weapons graphics” hopefully I’ll get better!
The NAC (British) Heavy Cruiser “WATSON” and the NSL Battleship”BLUCHER” trading shots
A home made movement tool used for “square” based ship stands. The “Clausewitz” one of my battleships from the NSL or Imperial German Space fleet. Mini by Ground Zero Games.
