Category Archives: Wargaming

Classic-style wargaming: figures and terrain

Posted on February 4, 2021 by jimr

By Jim Rohrer The writing of Charles Grant has opened my eyes to some ways the wargaming hobby has changed.  Grant used 1/72 Airfix figures out of the box, sometimes apparently unpainted and unbased.  Today, hobbyists are naturally led to … Continue reading →

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‘Wargaming: An Introduction’ reviewed

Posted on January 16, 2021 by admin2

Jonathan Aird has taken another look at a Neil Thomas classic, “Wargaming: An Introduction.” His review is on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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A new link: Featherstone’s classic Wargamer’s Newsletters

Posted on December 12, 2020 by admin2

A new link has now been added on the right side of this page under Of Possible Soloist Interest. It’s a link to a web site that connects to old copies of Donald Featherstone’s classic Wargamer’s Newsletters, which were published … Continue reading →

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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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‘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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The chess board as the ultimate portable wargame

Posted on August 15, 2020 by jimr

By Jim Rohrer Wargaming on a chessboard combines the advantages of playing on a small space, portability, and using a grid.  Some special rules are needed to avoid confusion.  For example, no diagonal movements are allowed.  One-Hour Wargames rules lend … 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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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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Plague seasons and campaigns

Posted on May 29, 2020 by admin2

By Rob Morgan The weather column in ‘The Times’ recently reported some research, with clear medieval or early Renaissance wargames campaign potential, by a Dr. Pribyl of the University of East Anglia, reconstructing the climate of that part of England … Continue reading →

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Best era to be a soldier

Posted on May 27, 2020 by jimr

By Jim Rohrer This issue might be relevant to the decision about which era you to prefer to wargame. We all can agree that war is a nasty business and should be avoided at all costs. But wars do happen … Continue reading →

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