As we started to discuss in our previous article, Fate is an important concept in Tolkien’s works. Without drifting too far away from the purpose of these notes, we should remember the history of Middle-earth is deliberately reminiscent of classical epics, where the action of fate and gods influence, and ultimately determine, the action of men. At the same time, the approach used by Tolkien in …
In the previous article, we presented the Fokker D.VII fighter. Now, it’s time to take a look at the pilots who flew the versions of this fighter featured in the Wings of Glory Airplane Packs: Oberleutnant Hermann Göring (JG1, Luftstreitskräfte), Leutnant zur See Gotthard Sachsenberg (Jagdgruppe Flandern Marine Fliegertruppe), and Leutnant Rudolf Stark (Jagdstaffel 35b, Luftstreitkräfte). Hermann Göring in front of the Fokker D.VII. Hermann Göring …
Four new WW1 fighters are arriving in the Wings of Glory game: the Fokker D.VII, Sopwith Snipe, Roland C.II, and Airco DH.4. This series of preview articles presents these aircraft and the versions featured in the WW1 Wings of Glory Airplane Packs, starting with the German single-seat biplane, the Fokker D.VII. Successor of the famous Fokker Dr.I , it is often mentioned as the best fighter …
Good news for late-comers to the Galaxy Defenders – The Earth Strikes Back! Kickstarter campaign. Until August 18th it is stll possible to access the Pledge Manager and support the project. The Galaxy Defenders – The Earth Strikes Back! ended on June 18th with $ 259,166 pledged – 647% funded, 1264 backers and 28 stretch goals unlocked. The Pledge Manager allows backers to select their rewards …
After a careful evaluation, we are finally ready to announce the winners of the Sails of Glory Scenario Design contest. In one month (from April 10th to May 10th), 26 players submitted 35 valid entries to the contest – 19 Historical scenarios and 16 Fictional. The winner in the Fictional category is the scenario “Plundering the Town”, by José Manuel Moreno Ramos. In the Historical category, …
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