Category Archives: Periods – Dark Ages

This month’s sample article from the pages of Lone Warrior is by Paul Le Long, who refights a Dark Ages battle using eight different rule sets, with some interesting points of comparison among the rules. It’s on the Sample Articles page.

Paul Le Long reviews a set of rules by Daniel Mersey that focuses on small-scale combat during the Dark Ages. It’s on the Reviews page.

Rob Morgan reviews a translation of this Byzantine-era work and finds much useful in it for the wargamer. It’s on the Reviews page.

Jonathan Aird reviews a new (sort of) Osprey about the Vikings. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

Jonathan Aird reviews a book in a series by Bernard Cornwell set in the times of Alfred the Great. It’s on the Reviews page.

Paul Le Long reviews another Osprey on King Arthur, this one from the Myths and Legends series. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

By Mike Crane Rob Morgan’s recent review of Mick Yarrow’s Dark Age trio (Beowulf, Grendel, and Shape-shifter) is very interesting. His explanation concerning the shape-shifting character is very helpful — especially his reference to Beorn. According to Rob’s review, Mick produces the three … Continue reading →

Rob Morgan reviews a pair of Mick Yarrow figures and discusses their possible uses on the gaming table. It’s on the Reviews page.