| Sopwith Game Code sop0807 : 5 Day turnaround | |
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Game ended: 29
April 2009 Aces are when 15 points reached (Move Mouse over board to see previous turn) Clouds move at the same time as move1 only click for Rules Aeroplanes: Start at: Damage Allowance
= 12 The winner is the last remaining player on the board. The points are for guidance and may be used in the event of a tie, but also allow aces. |
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| Pos'n | Players | Lives | Dmg | (Prev) | Ammo | (Prev) |
Moves |
Firing | Options/Comments | Points | (Prev) | |||||
| 4th | MarkR | 0 | Resigns from the game turn 28=4th | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 3rd | BrianM | 0 | Swallowed by Clouds! turn 39=3rd | 22 | 22 | |||||||||||
| 1st | Bramley | 1 | 5-4 | 5 | 6-3 | 6 | I | 0 | 0 | L | L | L | 47+4 | 47 | ||
| 2nd | Kevin | 1-1 | 1-4 | 1 | 2-2 | 2 | R | A | L | A&R | 0 | 0 | Last shots | 30+4 | 30 | |
| 5th | Ken | 3 | Landed:Ace: nmr's from turn10=5th | 17 | 17 | |||||||||||
| Legend: | (in brackets)=disallowed; hits target; been hit, or damaged by cloud : Points in green indicate an Ace | |||||||||||||||
Game Log: 3 October 2007- 29 April 2009
| Turn60: | 1-3 | The inevitable happens with a massive suicidal attack. The planes
converge and within sight of the home aerodrome Kevin rips into Bramley
causing 4 damage and nearly, but not quite, knocking him out of the sky.
Unfortunately for him, Bramley also gets a shot in to cause fatal damage and
take him out of the game. As Kevin spirals down, Bramley kicks him twice
more just to make certain as he plummets into the ground. Bramley, the victor, licks his wounds after an amazingly close fight. Winner: Bramley, 2nd Kevin, 3rd BrianM, 4th MarkR, 5th Ken |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Blue aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn59: | 1-3 | The spectators roar in amazement as the expected doesn't happen - the shots go wide and both planes are still in the air. The disallowed 4th shot would have splintered struts, but the gun was too hot to fire! Ammo is low??? |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn58: | 1-3 | Mutterings from Kevin: either incredibly strategic or suicide! The tension mounts as Bramley follows at a safe distance, but keeping his opponent within reach. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Blue aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn57: | 1-3 | Oh dear - missed each other again - but ammo is rapidly running out. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn56: | 1-3 | As they head easterly Bramley fires a warning shot behind Kevin. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1 again. | |
| Turn55: | 1-3 | Both planes avoid the clouds and head away from each other, and save their ammunition. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn54: | 1 | Ramming Speed! Kevin aims directly for Bramley, but Bramley sideslips |
| 2 | Kevin moves quickly out of the way | |
| 3 | ..and no-one gets damaged. They both live yto fight another day, but the clouds may decide the outcome??? | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1. Looming Closer!!!!! | |
| Turn53: | 1 | Drawn towards each other the fight is on - Bramley turns Immelmann and they both let rip (3 damage each) |
| 2 | But it's not over yet - Kevin bears down and they hit each other at point blank range (4 damage each) | |
| 3 | No movement as they size each other up, but Kevin has exhausted his shots to let Bramley get another one in.(4 damage on Kevin). What a massacre!!!! but the planes limp on... | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Blue aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn52: | 1-3 | As Bramley takes off again, Kevin does an Immelmann over the aerodrome for perfect positioning with Bramley flying below him, but surprisingly doesn't fire??? Still the chase could be on again in this close fought finalé. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Red aerodrome before move 1 again. | |
| Turn51: | 1 | Bramley immediately takes off, after renewing his Ammo but no repairs. Kevin narrowly misses him, but... |
| 2-3 | As Bramley lifts his nose, Kevin gets him in his sights and blows him out of the sky (3 damage). Bramley's last plane will be ready on the tarmac for next turn. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Red aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn50: | 1-3 | Bramley lands and renews his ammunition, but Kevin holds back and doesn't fire (yet) |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn49: | 1-3 | Kevin lines up to take a shot but is out of range, as Bramley heads for his aerodrome |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Yellow aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn48: | 1-3 | Gotta catch him before he lands! |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn47: | 1-3 | What happens now as Kevin takes off? |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Blue aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn46: | 1 | Oh-oooh head on battle: Both rattle their guns (3 damage each) to cause some severe damage, but both are still flying! |
| 2-3 | Although neither plane moves, Kevin only fires Left, but Bramley presses home his advantage and fires again taking Kevin out (3 damage) to lose his second life. Restarts his last life with 12 dmg allowance & 16 Ammo | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black aerodrome before move 1again. | |
| Turn45: | 1-3 | As the last opponents turn to face towards each other, Kevin can be heard to mutter 'time for a little one-on-one'. Kevin has a slight edge, being less damaged, but tactics may change the balance of power. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn44: | 1-3 | Kevin gets away with it yet again. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Red aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn43: | 1-3 | Kevin was in Bramleys sights twice, but Bramley held back and didn't fire. Shucks! Kevin nevertheless sprays bullets in all directions, but can't hit Bramley yet. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Blue aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn42: | 1-3 | So near and yet so far. As Kevin cuts across Bramleys path, he gets hit once (1 dmg), but all other shots miss |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black aerodrome before move 1 again. | |
| Turn41: | 1-3 | Bramley takes off to the East as Kevin turns on his head to shoot at Bramley as he lifts off the ground, but although he is on target he is just out of firing range!!! |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn40: | 1-3 | Bramley lands his plane to re-arm but has to pass through the clouds to do it, causing some damage but affording some significant protection, while Kevin turns away to avoid the immediate confrontation |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn39: | 1-2 | With two antagonists on his tail BrianM desperately turns away, but Kevin manages to get him in his sights at long range causing 1 damage |
| 3 | BrianM desperately tries to hide in the few remaining clouds, but unfortunately takes 1 more damage as he enters causing his plane to disintegrate, and after a brave effort loses his final life. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn38: | 1-3 | BrianM tries all of the manoeuvres at his command, but the vultures are closing in again, as Kevin fires across his bows. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn37: | 1-3 | BrianM turns away to avoid a suicidal landing, so where to now? Is it just a matter of time as Kevin approaches to join in? |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1. Almost clear skies now. | |
| Turn36: | 1 | BrianM avoids Bramley yet again, as Kevin takes off |
| 2 | So near and yet so far - the bullets flying - but miss their target. | |
| 3 | BrianM is in his sights but Bramley has used his quota of ammo this turn!!!! | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn35: | 1-2 | BrianM avoids being blown away by Bramley! |
| 3 | As Kevin lands, BrianM escapes for the moment but Bramley is still on his tail and Ammo is running low!!!! | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Yellow aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn34: | 1 | Bramley sideslips to catch BrianM from behind (3dmg) |
| 2 | But doesn't keep his advantage, while Kevin turns to face his aerodrome | |
| 3 | But Bramley hasn't quite finished with BrianM just yet....... | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1. | |
| Turn33: | 1 | A real; dog fight here - as two planes perform the Immelmann maneuver narrowly missing their enemies but... |
| 2 | the titans clash as Bramley lines up BrianM in his sights (4 dmg), but BrianM retaliates to skewer Bramley (4 dmg) and the stray also catch Kevin in the background (1 dmg) | |
| 3 | The dog fight over but the tables are turned and BrianM finds himself being chased. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1again - definitely the prevailing wind | |
| Turn32: | 1 | BrianM chases his opponents |
| 2 | BrianM fires at both: Kevin is just out of range, but Bramley is in front of him (2 dmg) | |
| 3 | Everyone holds their breath in anticipation, as the skies gradually lose their clouds and Bramley narrowly misses Kevin | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1again | |
| Turn31: | 1-2 | Kevin wisely leaves the middle of the fight while BrianM tests out his Immelman and Bramley closes in. |
| 3 | But is the chase now on??? | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn30: | 1-2 | The planes turn towards each other and Kevin fires a warning shot across the tail of BrianM. |
| 3 | BrianM turns to pass Kevin and they both exchange fire to cause some damage (3 each) making both Aces | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Blue aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn29: | 1-3 | As the clouds drift towards the horizon the three remaining planes return into the fray. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Yellow aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn28: | 1 | MarkR flies up to commit himself to the great hanger in the skies - resigns from the game. Bramley can't avoid BrianM taking 4 dmg and losing his first life. |
| 2-3 | Two planes continues in their empty piece of sky, while others kick themselves on the ground. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn27: | 1 | Bramley tests out his Immelman manoeuvre, while MarkR takes off again. (Apologies: I forgot to remove the Ammo used last turn - see Prev column) |
| 2-3 | BrianM fires in all directions except the one that counts! | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Yellow aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn26: | 1 | Bramley slips sideways to keep MarkR in sight and cause major damage (4 dmg) to blow him out of the sky |
| 2-3 | The planes head off away from each other, but MarkR now has his last plane on the runway. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn25: | 1 | Bramley & Kevin fly over each other while MarkR attempts another Take Off |
| 2 | Bramley sights MarkR with another devastating blow (4dmg) | |
| 3 | Bramley stays on Marks Tail for another set of 4 damage & promoting Bramley to an Ace | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Yellow aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn24: | 1 | Kevin homes in on MarkR as he tries to take off and blows him out of the sky (4 dmg) |
| 2-3 | Bramley & Kevin stay close to MarkR's airport as he prepares his second plane for take off. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn23: | 1-2 | Kevin pursues MarkR as he comes in to land (twice x 2 dmg). |
| 3 | MarkR lands and renews his ammo, but Kevin lets up on the third shot allowing him to survive. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Red aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn22: | 1-2 | Everyone going their own way as Brian takes off on his last mission |
| 3 | Kevin closes in on MarkR but is firing the wrong way | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn21: | 1-2 | Bramley follows BrianM to get him in his sights (2 dmg) and blow him out of the sky (loses 2nd life) |
| 3 | BrianM fires up his final plane for take-off | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Red aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Comments | from Bramley: I assumed from the rules that the aerodromes had balloons that you could shoot to remove a player from the game? Reply: These are an option that can be used, but not in this specific game. | |
| Turn20: | 1-3 | BrianM takes off rapidly to avoid disaster, while Kevin wades his way through the clouds again. Meanwhile Bramley fires at an empty aerodrome. |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn19: | 1-2 | BrianM lands |
| 3 | Bramley drifts across to attack BrianM on the ground at long range (causing 1 dmg), while Kevin finds the clouds (1 dmg) | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Red aerodrome before move 1again | |
| Turn18: | 1 | Kevin becomes surrounded by cloud and is forced to go through them (1 dmg) while Bramley takes off |
| 2-3 | A few wild shots as BrianM comes in to land | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black aerodrome before move 1again | |
| Turn17: | 1-2 | Ken nmr. Who is chasing who? Some loose cannons but no hits. |
| 3 | Bramley lands to renew his ammunition | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Black for the first time in the game | |
| Turn16: | 1 | Ken nmr. Are Brian & Bramley running for cover? |
| 2-3 | Kevin & Mark give chase with a hopeful shot from Mark | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green (yet again-purely random honest!) aerodrome before move 1 again | |
| Turn15: | 1 | The clouds are clearly attracted to Brian (1 dmg) & also Bramley (1 dmg) while Kevin turns away from a fight |
| 2 | Brian sticks with the clouds (1 dmg): Kevin manages to avoid Mark | |
| 3 | Is there no way out of the clouds for Brian (1 dmg). How much more can he take? | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green (yet again) aerodrome before move 1 again | |
| Turn14: | 1-2 | Ken nmr. While Kevin takes off the others just fly around a bit. |
| 3 | Brian hides in the clouds (1 damage) while Mark sends out a volley but misses everything | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green (again) aerodrome before move 1 again | |
| Turn13: | 1 | Ken nmr. Unfortunately Kevin is unlucky & the storm clouds rip his wings off - loses a life |
| 2-3 | Everyone except Kevin heads West but no damage. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1 again | |
| Turn12: | 1 | Ken nmr. Interesting paths as MarkR lands safely for now to renew his Ammo immediately |
| 2 | Brian flies underneath Bramley while Kevin gets damaged by the cloud ( 1 dmg) and fires at for fun | |
| 3 | Kevin stays in the cloud (1 more dmg) but nobody hits anybody else. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Yellow aerodrome before move 1 again | |
| Turn11: | 1 | Ken nmr. Bramley continues through the Clouds (1 dmg). Kevin flies under Brian and manages to lodge a bullet in Marks tail. |
| 2 | Brian moves across to get Bramley head on (4dmg), but Bramley retaliates to get Brian (4dmg) & Kevin (3 dmg) | |
| 3 | After that vicious skirmish everyone moves on - most with damaged planes! | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Yellow aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn10: | 1 | Ken (nmr) stays on his airport - a sitting duck for now??? Brian presses home his advantage on MarkR (4 dmg) |
| 2-3 | They all swing around preparing for another sortie | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn9: | 1 | Ken repairs by remaining on the ground, and Kevin heads for his airport. |
| 2 | A missed opportunity here! | |
| 3 | Brian sticks to MarkR's tail as Kevin lands to renew his ammo. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Yellow aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn8: | 1 | Ken heads for a landing underneath the tail of Bramley |
| 2 | Kevin tries for a desperate shot but misses | |
| 3 | Some more wishful shooting from Mark as Ken lands to renew his Ammo | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Green aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn7: | 1 | Ken pursues Bramley for 3 dmg; also making Ken an Ace (allowing Immelmann maneuver) |
| 2 | BrianM finds the clouds for 1 damage | |
| 3 | BrianM likes the clouds for 1 damage. No other damage but Ken is on Bramleys tail with 1 ammo left. | |
| Wind: | Clouds move one hex towards Red aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn6: | 1 | Everyone goes their own way now the pressure is off for a while, but Ken manages to get a long shot in on Bramley |
| 2 | Bramley gets Kevin in his sights (2 dmg) | |
| 3 | Note: Landing is only allowable at your own airport. | |
| Wind | Clouds move one hex towards Yellow aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn5: | 1 | Kevin clearly gets Brian in his sights for 4 damage |
| 2 | Ken flies over the top of Kevin so they avoid each other | |
| 3 | Ken shoots Brian from behind to blow him out of the skies (3 dmg) | |
| Wind | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn4: | 1 | Ken manages to avoid being caught by Bramley, & Kevin/MarkR avoid the clouds |
| 2 | Ken fires to catch Brian unawares (3 dmg): First blood!!!!! | |
| 3 | Ken really plays his cards right and gets Brian (4 dmg) & Kevin (3 dmg) | |
| Wind | Clouds move one hex towards Red aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn3: | 1 | Everyone plays a waiting game |
| 2 | Some frantic firing but no damage caused | |
| 3 | Missed opportunity here - but still no damage - who will get the first blood? | |
| Wind | Clouds move one hex towards Blue aerodrome before move 1 again | |
| Turn2: | 1 | Ken fires but Kevin is protected by the clouds, however he gets 1 damage for hiding there |
| 2 | Ken fires again - missing, but Kevin sustains more Cloud damage | |
| 3 | Mark fires across Chris (not in play yet=unable to play : in hospital), Brian chases Bramley but out of range. | |
| Wind | Clouds move one hex towards Blue aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn1: | 1 | All except ChrisR take off |
| 2 | Altered Mark's to keep him on the runway - can be altered if necessary | |
| 3 | Brian takes a first shot but nobody in range | |
| Wind | Clouds move one hex towards Purple aerodrome before move 1 | |
| Turn0: | 6 players awaiting confirmations 6 received September 2007 |