Axis & Allies War At Sea

XLjedi · 07-27-07, 08:56 AM

Why don't the wizards just release the 64 piece set and spare me the Yu-Gi-Oh trading hassle...

XLjedi · 07-27-07, 12:24 PM

Still hate the thought of buying unseen randomized pieces for trading!

But seriously though, is there a decent gaming concept behind the miniature ship collecting? Do you think my 9yr old son would like it?

We like playing HeroScape and Yu-Gi-Oh. Heroscape takes longer to build the game board than it does to play the game. ...and it takes up a huge area so it's not real popular with mom.

XLjedi · 08-02-07, 05:01 PM

Picked up the 2 player starter set and 2 booster packs just last night to get started. Not sure how much I'll get into it at this point. Haven't read thru the advanced rules yet, but so far it looks somewhat interesting.

With that purchase, I only have 18 units... and only 2 that aren't already on your list: Subchaser, and Richelieu

My initial reaction is...

Pieces are teeny-tiny cheapo plastic army-man quality. I mean I could just about cut the pegs off of the standard MB Battleship game pieces and get the same effect.

I'm gonna see how I like the game itself before getttin too carried away with collecting. It'd be different if the things were highly detailed, but charging $10-15 for a set of 5 of these micro-sized game pieces is a ripoff. I'm guessing they cost about a nickel to produce (if that). I can't even fathom the thought of paying $5 or more for a single piece!

Unfortunately, the guy that sold em to me also said once the ones on the shelves are gone, they wouldn't be carrying em anymore. Apparently there's little to no interest... I guess the Star Wars miniatures games are more popular (and the pieces appear to be nicer)

Overkill · 08-13-07, 03:48 PM

I broke down and orderd the starter set. Now I've got to talk some friends into play'n.

Overkill · 08-19-07, 02:55 PM

Well I've got to say I'm happy with my purchase. The models are a little cheesy and I definately agree with aaronblood that have'n to collect the ships is kind of lame. However, you can find partial and complete sets for sale on ebay and at several online game stores from $20 - $340. I just ordered a set of all the commons and a few boosters to see if I get lucky. Not quite ready to throw down $340 for a complete set.

panzer 49th · 08-28-07, 02:46 PM

Alright they have U-510

Wheres U-571

nikimcbee · 10-30-07, 05:12 AM

It would be nice to have somebody to play with

07-27-07, 08:56 AM	#1
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	Why don't the wizards just release the 64 piece set and spare me the Yu-Gi-Oh trading hassle... __________________

07-27-07, 12:24 PM	#2
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	Still hate the thought of buying unseen randomized pieces for trading! But seriously though, is there a decent gaming concept behind the miniature ship collecting? Do you think my 9yr old son would like it? We like playing HeroScape and Yu-Gi-Oh. Heroscape takes longer to build the game board than it does to play the game. ...and it takes up a huge area so it's not real popular with mom. __________________

08-02-07, 05:01 PM	#3
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	Picked up the 2 player starter set and 2 booster packs just last night to get started. Not sure how much I'll get into it at this point. Haven't read thru the advanced rules yet, but so far it looks somewhat interesting. With that purchase, I only have 18 units... and only 2 that aren't already on your list: Subchaser, and Richelieu My initial reaction is... Pieces are teeny-tiny cheapo plastic army-man quality. I mean I could just about cut the pegs off of the standard MB Battleship game pieces and get the same effect. I'm gonna see how I like the game itself before getttin too carried away with collecting. It'd be different if the things were highly detailed, but charging $10-15 for a set of 5 of these micro-sized game pieces is a ripoff. I'm guessing they cost about a nickel to produce (if that). I can't even fathom the thought of paying $5 or more for a single piece! Unfortunately, the guy that sold em to me also said once the ones on the shelves are gone, they wouldn't be carrying em anymore. Apparently there's little to no interest... I guess the Star Wars miniatures games are more popular (and the pieces appear to be nicer) __________________

08-13-07, 03:48 PM	#4
Overkill Frogman Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 302 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I broke down and orderd the starter set. Now I've got to talk some friends into play'n. __________________

08-19-07, 02:55 PM	#5
Overkill Frogman Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 302 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Well I've got to say I'm happy with my purchase. The models are a little cheesy and I definately agree with aaronblood that have'n to collect the ships is kind of lame. However, you can find partial and complete sets for sale on ebay and at several online game stores from $20 - $340. I just ordered a set of all the commons and a few boosters to see if I get lucky. Not quite ready to throw down $340 for a complete set. __________________

08-28-07, 02:46 PM	#6
panzer 49th Weps Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 361 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Alright they have U-510 Wheres U-571 __________________

10-30-07, 05:12 AM	#7
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It would be nice to have somebody to play with __________________