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Something’s happening here

Posted on January 26, 2022 by admin2

An announcement from Rich Barbuto, Lone Warrior editor: Effective Feb. 1, John Yorio will take over as manager of the Lone Warrior website. John is a long-time member of the Solo Wargamers Association and has an extensive background in IT. … Continue reading →

Posted in Lone Warrior website | 12 Comments

More musings on a campaign game

Posted on January 9, 2022 by admin2

By George Banic Hi All, I had promised to send in an article when I got my ideas sorted out, but I’m still in the process of developing my ideas and, seeing the enormous value I got out of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Current projects, Periods - Nineteenth century, Solo wargaming | 6 Comments

A reader seeks information

Posted on December 28, 2021 by admin2

<George Banic writes the following from Australia.> G’day from downunder! I have just discovered your website and am trying to find ideas/solutions to automating the opposing force (or both forces) in a solo wargaming context. I am also looking to … Continue reading →

Posted in Solo wargaming | 22 Comments

Christmas greetings to all Lone Warriors!

Posted on December 24, 2021 by admin2

In the spirit of the season, here’s hoping each of you finds your stockings stuffed with everything your heart desires — more Ospreys perhaps, or some Featherstone classics? Or simply more lead to add to the pile? And don’t forget … Continue reading →

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Fir tree models for winter terrain

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin2

Jonathan Aird found some fir trees that should work with smaller-scale figures and reviews them on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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The latest issue is on the way!

Posted on December 11, 2021 by admin2

Editor Rich Barbuto informs that the latest issue of Lone Warrior is being finalized for publication within the next few days. While we wait for issue No. 217, here’s a quick preview of what will be included. “Old Hickory and … Continue reading →

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‘Queen Victoria’s Enemies (3) India’ Osprey review added

Posted on November 27, 2021 by admin2

Martin Smith has added another review of the Ospreys detailing Great Britain’s colonial enemies. This one focuses on India. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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An old convention programme — Games Day 1978

Posted on November 20, 2021 by admin2

By Jonathan Aird I’ve been tidying.  Arguably, I should do this more frequently than every 20 years or so, but on the other hand if I tidied every year would I still have some of the hobby ephemera which inevitably … Continue reading →

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MWAN – an appreciation

Posted on November 13, 2021 by admin2

By Rob Morgan Thanks to George Arnold’s generosity, I’ve been reading a journal I’d heard of in the past few months, but never seen — the MidWest Wargamers Association Newsletter, known as MWAN. I’d never heard of the association either, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wargaming | 6 Comments

SOTCW aiming for a re-launch

Posted on November 11, 2021 by admin2

Mark Wheeler has sent the following announcement that may be of interest to Lone Warriors: The Society of Twentieth Century Wargamers (SOTCW) is being relaunched for 2022.  Here is the proposal so far, but it is draft/evolving so please bear … Continue reading →

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