Category Archives: Solo wargaming

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 →

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A Sample Article for January

Posted on January 2, 2022 by JohnY

This month’s sample article from previous issues of Lone Warrior is by Joao Lima and is titled “A Solo Wargame Engine”. The author shares two different systems for simulating an opponent when solo gaming. Although they are written for hex-based … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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Two Hour Wargames Reviewed

Posted on December 18, 2021 by JohnY

Jim Rohrer shares his impressions of the solo-friendly rules from Two Hour Wargames and finds that though they were difficult to grasp, they are well worth the effort. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Characteristics and command

Posted on November 2, 2021 by admin2

By Rob Morgan If there’s anyone who should be easily distinguished on the battlefield it’s the commander. And even commanders get involved in skirmishes. Look what happened to ‘Stonewall’ Jackson! In modern warfare things are very different. World War I … Continue reading →

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Individual characteristics in skirmish games

Posted on October 14, 2021 by admin2

By Rob Morgan Jim Rohrer asks two questions which are, in many historical cases, easy to answer. Setting aside the possibilities of recreating the exact numbers and specific characteristics of say, ‘The Seven Samurai,’ ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ or ‘The Magnificent … Continue reading →

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‘Individual wargaming’

Posted on October 11, 2021 by admin2

By Rob Morgan I took a look at some of that Wiki stuff Jim Rohrer mentioned. Well, Jim, don’t bother with it! The only decent starting point is still Don Featherstone’s opening chapter in his 1975book “Skirmish Wargaming.” He calls … Continue reading →

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Skirmishing

Posted on October 7, 2021 by jimr

By Jim Rohrer Wikipedia, my favorite source on anything, has an article on man-to-man wargaming, aka skirmish wargaming. The history of this style and also the difficulties in game design are interesting. Reading this motivated me to google best skirmish … Continue reading →

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A sample article for September

Posted on September 4, 2021 by admin2

This month’s sample article from previous issues of Lone Warrior is by Steve Turner, in which he describes his system for assigning causes of death to campaign characters who meet their demise. It’s on the Sample Articles page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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