Why should I buy WAS?

[BossGnome]

So, people, convince me here. Why should I buy WAS? The rules? No if I buy it it probably won't be for the rules? The models? Well, I admit they're decent, and not too expensive, but if i'm willing to put forth the extra buck I can get good models at GHQ... so, what is the advantage of me buying here?

[Lynx7725]

We'd need to shift these topics to the new forum..

But in a nutshell, buy only if you are interested in the genre. I find that people who are not interested in naval history tend not to enjoy it.

[MarcusAurelius]

Anyone interested in naval wargaming has a lot of options to choose from. GHQ, Panzerschiffe and others offer extensive lines of 1:2400 miniatures. And there are dozens of rulesets, many of them available free online.

There are a few things that set War at Sea apart from what's already on the market (really the same things that differentiate AAM, as well):

1. It's convenient.
Miniatures are ready to play out of the box, so you don't have to spend any time or money on asssembling and painting fleets of ships.

2. It's fun.
Simple rules are easy to learn and fast to play.

3. It's affordable.
That's relative, of course. Buying a battleship, light cruiser and 3 destroyers will run you about $30 retail from GHQ (remember, they're not assembled or painted either). You can get the same from a single WaS booster for half the price.

That said, I'm waiting to see the full rules and more miniatures before I decide to get in.

[Legbiter]

Buy it if you want it, otherwise not. But one reason I personally am going to buy it is to force my lazy old butt into building and painting the attic-full of 1/700 waterline kits I've accumulated over the last nearly fifty years.

[Stealth]

Buy it if you want it, otherwise not. But one reason I personally am going to buy it is to force my lazy old butt into building and painting the attic-full of 1/700 waterline kits I've accumulated over the last nearly fifty years.

I had a very nice Japanese fleet painted and built about 20 yrs ago. Then when we moved, the movers dumped them all into a box. Broke my heart enough I tossed em all rather than rebuild...

I absolutely loved the look of the Japanese destroyers at that scale...

Sniff...

[Major Adler]

looks like the reasons have been pretty much given here as to why a person should buy into this game...

1) - for me it would be no assembly and painting...

2) - my deep interest in WWII naval combat...

the reason it will sell...is that it is the perfect WWII Naval combat game for LGSs to hold turnaments with...4 or 5 hour afternoon tournaments with all playing 3 or 4 rounds...the one thing that would help this game very much in that regards would be "promo ships" given out as tournament participation/prize awards...I hope that AH is going to go that extra mile to support this game in that way...

I would much rather play "Fletcher/Pratt" rules with my big heavy metal ships...but this game has it's place with regards to some fast enjoyment...and it may create some Naval wargamer fanatics that will expand into other areas...

[horacus]

To take a decision, I sugest you to wait to see the complete rules, more miniature pics and the price of the cases.

[Flyboy]

And to add on to Marcus's three reasons...ITS FUN!:D

[mdescalzo]

...because the voices say so...

[Muenchausen]

So, people, convince me here. Why should I buy WAS?

Why should anyone try to convince you to buy AANM. Your an adult. Make a descision. If you not sure what to do then try buying a starter and a couple of boosters, if you like it, buy more. If you don't like it, you shouldn't have any problem selling it off.

I think you already got your mind made up as too what your going to do anyways.

[Der Leiter]

Why should anyone try to convince you to buy AANM. Your an adult. Make a descision. If you not sure what to do then try buying a starter and a couple of boosters, if you like it, buy more. If you don't like it, you shouldn't have any problem selling it off.

I think you already got your mind made up as too what your going to do anyways.

I agree. Even better might be to check out a game at a FLGS if you can, then decide.

However, for my 2c (CDN), it's a good game.

[OSCS(SW)]

The game is fun, easy and quick. Just think no painting buy a box or two pull out your units and play. I play a game in 45 min or less and have no headache. I have all the units now the last one I needed was the USS Tennesse and I got it today. I also have 6 or 7 of every DD.
OSCS(SW)

[kaz]

So, people, convince me here. Why should I buy WAS? The rules? No if I buy it it probably won't be for the rules? The models? Well, I admit they're decent, and not too expensive, but if i'm willing to put forth the extra buck I can get good models at GHQ... so, what is the advantage of me buying here?

k il put it to you like this why not:D

[unc_samurai]

Toy. Factor.

[fenyan]

The miniatures look great, game is surprisingly fun. Not a historical simulation but I've got other games to fill those niches.

[axisarmyrules45]

I would recommend that you look at the gameplay and style of gameplay used in War At Sea. If you like the rules and figures then buy, if you do not like the rules and gameplay then do not buy.

[Brad Murray]

I have a review of the game up at RPG.net (http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/12/12932.phtml) that may move you one way or the other. While this game has obvious flaws inherent to collectible miniatures games in general, it's really, really fun.