Star Fleet Battle Manual 3rd Edition Progress
For the many of you who have contacted me with your enthusiasm for this project here is an update. The good news is that the graphics, rule changes (mostly the Romulans and Tholians), and layout have...
View ArticleStar Fleet Battle Manual 3rd Edition Record Sheets
Well progress on Lou Zocchi's 3rd Edition of Star Fleet Battle Manual is slowly happening. I've gotten a lot done on the extras for the game; ship compass cards, markers like the new plasma bolt and...
View ArticleStar Fleet Battle Manual 3rd Edition Update 1
The past few months have seen progress on the 3rd edition. The ship record sheets compass cards, and the various markers for the game have been completed. Just before Christmas all the updates and...
View ArticleDeluxe Liftoff! Game
(Note: Liftoff! is still available from its creator, Fritz Bronner. So please do not ask for my version of it. I own a copy of the original game and just made a deluxe version for my own personal use....
View ArticleVictory In the Pacific
Many years ago, when I was fairly new to gaming, I received Avalon Hill's Victory In the Pacific for Christmas. It quickly became a favorite with our gaming group. Over the years it still comes out....
View ArticleStrategy Camp 2012
This past July, I spent a week at Camp Wanake (a United Methodist Church camp near Canton, OH), as the director/counselor for a summer camp program know as Strategy Camp. A full decription of the camp...
View ArticleUpdated Edition of Star Fleet Battle Manual
After almost 20 years Lou Zocchi's Star Fleet Battle Manual will be getting an update. First published in 1972 as the Star Trek Battle Manual (you can imagine how long that title lasted), then reissued...
View ArticleOrigins 2012
After taking last year off from running events at Origins I will be back this year. I am looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. The event registration isn't up yet, so I can't post...
View ArticleDeluxe GM Screen
Over the years I have had many GM screens. I still have my hardboard 1st edition D & D screen, plus many of the variations that have been released over the years. Plus ones for Star Wars, Kingdoms...
View ArticleGatling Pistol
Over the past few months I've been working on a little project - a Gatling pistol. My daughter has enjoyed steam punk for a number of years now; over 10 I believe. In fact this past May we attended the...
View ArticleFight of the Flying Wing
Ok, so it's been a few months since Origins 2010, and it is only now that I am finally posting more information on my .45 Adventure scenario, Fight of the Flying Wing. I've been busy, but here it is,...
View ArticleOrigins 2010
Whew! What a week it was at Origins 2010. Now that I'm home and have had time to get somewhat caught up on some sleep I think I might be able to share some of my experiences.I arrived in Columbus with...
View ArticleDateline Egypt 1936: This years Origins' .45 Adventure
Here's a teaser for my .45 Adventure scenario that I am running at Origins this year. The title is Flight of the Flying Wing and it will be run in the miniature hall on Saturday, June 26th at 4:00...
View Article1st Intergalactic Star Fleet Battle Manual Tournament
In 1977 a group of us traveled to Cleveland (our parents actually drove us since none us could drive yet), for our first Star Trek convention. It opened up a whole new world for us - young teens from...
View ArticlePrep for Origins 2010
I just submitted my events for Origins 2010. I've been a bit concerned about Origins this year since their website has been undergoing redesign since November with no end in site. I just hope the wait...
View ArticleThe Last Starfighter Combat Game Rules
While organizing my game collection recently I unearthed some old favorites. While the Last Starfighter Combat game is not one of the best space combat games it is fun. Looking over the various...
View ArticleCrimson Skies RPG Using Warbirds
Crimson Skies has long been one of my favorite game settings, as you can see by looking over many of my posts. The pulp aviation theme has always intrigued me, and while it has a slight role playing...
View ArticleGaming With Civil Air Patrol
As my local Civil Air Patrol squadron Aerospace Education officer it is my job to make aviation studies interesting and exciting. After all the cadets are forced to spend five days a week in...
View ArticleSpace Race / Apollo Themed Game Collection
With all the excitement and celebrations surrounding the 50th anniversary of the moon landing I thought that I would share my collection of games related to the event. It is certainly not the largest...
View ArticleDeluxe AH Midway Files
Lately I have received several request for the graphic files for my deluxe version of Avalon Hill's Midway. So here are the links: Japanese Search BoardJapanese AircraftJapanese ScreenUS Search BoardUS...
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