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Question from a reader

Posted on September 17, 2020 by admin2

<<A reader submits the following. Can anyone answer his question?>> Hello, I enjoy your blog. I usually do not play solo but still enjoy all of the articles. I am hoping somebody out there can provide me a way to … Continue reading →

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No. 212 is out, and it’s a big one

Posted on September 6, 2020 by admin2

Issue No. 212 of Lone Warrior magazine is out, and it’s a big one: a record 80 pages, chock full of articles of interest to soloists and non-soloists alike. Here’s a rundown of this issue’s lineup: “The Spanish Ulcer — … Continue reading →

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A sample article for this month

Posted on September 5, 2020 by admin2

For the September addition to the roster of sample articles, Craig Dunglison reviews “Legendary,” a card deck-building game based on the Marvel superheroes. Hint: He likes the game. It’s on the Sample Articles page.

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50 years’ worth of ACW rule ideas

Posted on August 29, 2020 by admin2

Graham Empson has distilled his more than 50 years of ACW solo gaming into a comprehensive set of mechanics/rules for the period. Lots and lots of ideas. It’s on the Complete Rule Sets page.

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Blog link added

Posted on August 25, 2020 by admin2

Here’s a new link to another blog that might interest lone warriors: On the right side of this web site is a category called “Of Possible Soloist Interest.” Contributor Paul Wisken’s blog, “General Whisker’s semi-historical wanderings,” can now be found … Continue reading →

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Royal Armouries and The Home Guard

Posted on August 22, 2020 by admin2

By Rob Morgan  The Royal Armouries books and booklets are always sumptuously produced and a joy to read and own, but they can be expensive. News that they are to issue several of their publications electronically and at a very … Continue reading →

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‘Programmed Wargame Scenarios’ – 2nd edition revised & expanded

Posted on August 20, 2020 by admin2

By Brian Cameron This is a follow-up to my previous e-mail as I’ve now received my copy. I’ve not made a line-by-line comparison but there appear to be very few changes. The expansion is the addition of a new scenario. … Continue reading →

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New edition of ‘Programmed Wargame Scenarios’ available

Posted on August 14, 2020 by admin2

<<Brian Cameron sends along this bit of good news:>> Hi I don’t think I have a login for the blog but latest news from Caliver Books: “We are dead chuffed to bring you the 2nd edition of ‘Programmed Wargame  Scenarios,’ … Continue reading →

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Star Wars rules added

Posted on August 8, 2020 by admin2

A set of rules for space combat by Mike Crane has been added to this website. The rules include drawings for paper counters and a game report using the rules. It’s on the Complete Rule Sets page.

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Question about PBM campaign

Posted on August 6, 2020 by admin2

<<Mark Phillips in the UK submits the following query:>> Hello; Decades ago I was part of a PBM , I believe called Macedon, which was an excellent pbm about the different Diadochi generals and provinces, really in depth. I had … Continue reading →

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