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Specialist Games General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Zelnik on June 22, 2011, 12:30:05 PM

Title: A request: Aeronautica Imperialis Forum!
Post by: Zelnik on June 22, 2011, 12:30:05 PM
Hey folks... I noticed that Aeronautica Imperialis is not represented on this site, and if any game would fall under specialist games, It would be Aeronautica!


I love this game, and would love to discuss it to one and all, is it possible that a forum can be created?
Title: Re: A request: Aeronautica Imperialis Forum!
Post by: azrael71 on June 22, 2011, 12:51:43 PM
Doesn't it fall under the forgeworld banner.
Cannot see it on the GW site although I know you can use Epic models for it.
Also can you download the ruleset for free?
Title: Re: A request: Aeronautica Imperialis Forum!
Post by: Geep on June 22, 2011, 02:42:39 PM
I would agree that it should belong on this forum.

It's not a 'Specialist Game' in the GW definition of them, but neither are Space Hulk, Man O' War or Dark Future- which all have sections on this site.

It does fit into the overall site theme of 'Games GW has forgotten'

Of course I am just a member of the peanut gallery in this forum, but feel I may as well throw in my 2 cents.
Title: Re: A request: Aeronautica Imperialis Forum!
Post by: captPiett on June 22, 2011, 06:34:18 PM
I voted yes, even though I have no plans to get into the game. I don't think we should stand on ceremony on this. Zelnik's comment above swayed me - it is in the 'spirit' of SG. Just because it isn't officially a "specialist game" doesn't mean it isn't a good fit for this site. The more the merrier.

I just checked the FW site, and the rules are available there for a not-so-small price. I'm guessing that's what was meant.
Title: Re: A request: Aeronautica Imperialis Forum!
Post by: azrael71 on June 22, 2011, 06:51:30 PM
No one standing on ceremony here, just wanted people to be clear.

I didn't think there had been much take up of the game from what I have read on other forums, but that shouldn't prevent it from being added here.

I also never said that we shouldn't create a forum for it, just wanted to have a discussion about it!
There a LOT of forgotten GW games out there that aren't represented here that have a larger following the AI or some of the SG games for that matter.

As for rule sets, I again wanted clarity, as copyright infringement causes sites to get shut down!
Title: Re: A request: Aeronautica Imperialis Forum!
Post by: Zelnik on June 22, 2011, 10:24:54 PM
The game is simple to learn, easily meshed into epic and 40k, and is a huge amount of fun. Now that I am done with collecting BFG, aeronatucia is my next obsession, and i desire to geek about it!

The rulebook is pricey, but is slowly coming down, and EVERY craft has a model for it, aside from a variant of the phoenix.

The game is low-cost (especially for forgeworld) and the missions are exciting and fun.

Whats better is the game has self-limiting rules that prevent 6 hour games. Ammunition and fuel restrictions add a sense of urgency to the game.

Title: Re: A request: Aeronautica Imperialis Forum!
Post by: CyberShadow on June 23, 2011, 02:43:34 PM
Interesting idea. I really like the game. Let me discuss this with Lex.
Title: Re: A request: Aeronautica Imperialis Forum!
Post by: CyberShadow on June 27, 2011, 09:09:09 AM
After discussion, we have added a board for AI in the Games Archive section. Enjoy.