The latest issue is on the way!

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 the Mortain Counterattack,” by Peter R. Barkworth. Background and a game report on an August 1944 clash between the U.S. 30th Infantry Division and counterattacking German armored forces.
• “In the Deep Midwinter … Christmas and New Year Quiz,” by Rob Morgan. Some challenging quiz questions for fellow soloists.
• “The Encounter at Nimy Bridge (1914),” by Jim Rohrer. An encounter games using “One-Hour Wargames” rules to re-create the historical encounter on the Western Front.
• “Me and the Goddess Dragon Quest,” by Marvin Scott. A modified matrix game report with sample idea lists for solo adventure gaming.
• “>>EXTERMINATE!<<,” by Paul Le Long. Ideas for incorporating Daleks into wargames, using “One Hour Skirimish Wargames” rules.
• “Metz 1870,” by Nic Birt. Hex-and-counter campaign structure designed to lead to tabletop refights of the battles around Metz in August 1870.
• “Battlegame Design,” by Brian Cameron. A detailed look at and an example of the author’s game design process.
• “Frontier Wolves: Thoughts on a Solo Retreat,” by Rob Morgan. Finding wargaming inspiration in Rosemary Sutcliff’s “The Frontier Wolves.”
• “Chaos and Order: A Rules Revolution: Episode 2,” by John Barnard. The author continues their celebration of the “no map” campaign. In this installment, they look back at the ideas that led them here.
• “Another Strange Wargaming Year….” by Jonathan Aird. The author bids 2021 farewell with an inspiring round-up of their hobby activity.

All this and the usual extravaganza of color photos, maps and charts. Non-subscribers? Don’t miss your chance to subscribe and get in on the fun! Details here.