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The First Rule of Wargaming and the Spirit of the Wargame
The First Rule:
‘Nothing can be done contrary to what could or would be done in actual war.'
- From 'The Rules of the Naval War Game' by Fred T Jane
The Spirit of the Wargame:
‘Wargames are played, for the most part, without the supervision of an umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual players to show consideration for other players and to abide by the rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the wargame.’
- Adapted from 'The Spirit of the Game' in 'The Rules of Golf' as published by the R&A Ltd.
One Hour Drop Too Far, Arnhem 17th September 1944
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As it was September I wanted to run an Arnhem scenario. I'd done quite a
few during lockdown using NATO Brigade Commander, but this particular one
I'd o...
Collaborative Campaign Year 5: Part 2
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For the second part of the action during the Year of the Fox, attention
turns South again.
Martin Smith has kindly played and reported on the latest inv...
Gallia Miniatures.
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After enjoying painting my Falcon Civil War figures, it has me rethinking
my figures. I came across Gallia Miniatures that I have. They are stumpy
figu...
Unit Commander/ Strength Stands
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For weeks I’ve been mulling over the best way to represent and track unit
strengths and casualties in a way that is functional, but also doesn’t
disrupt ...
My STAR TREK Collection.
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Thought to show you my Star Trek Collection which I've had for many years-
it is complete as I want.
STAR TREK Original Series - The Bridge Model.
Capta...
Midwinter Spuddling 002
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After a long gloriously warm, sunny summer and autumn the rain has finally
arrived.¹ This is perfect spuddling weather but my plans were disrupted by
some ...
A Morocco Trip
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Not much to report on the wargaming front this week, or next, as we are
currently on holiday touring Morocco. The closest thing to a
wargaming-related ph...
The First Kill
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On 5th October 1914 French Corporal Louis Quenault and Sergeant Joseph
Frantz became the first aircrew to shoot down an enemy aircraft.
The pair were ret...
Making a Granada Entrance
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Mrs T & I went to Spain recently. It was hot. We were down near & on the
Costa del Sol, but we were there to visit the sights not get sun burned.
The to...
Operation Archduke - Expanding the Bridgehead
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Though disappointed in the failure on D-Day 6 June 1884 to establish a
beachhead extending miles inland, the Ruberian invasion commander felt that
at l...
Back To Table Top Games
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Back to where the soldiers are rarely wounded and can usually be repaired
if they are.
My table has started looking a bit shabby so I set out to touch up...
Reorganising the Workbench
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I have been struggling for a while with switching between projects for
painting and basing and finding everything to do with the modelling side of
the h...
Nordhausen Campaign – Day Three
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*4 September 1813 – Nordhausen Campaign - Day 3*
French defend Heldrungen
4 French army – regroup and resupply at Weringerode
5 French army – retreat to ...
Another display case filled.
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Finally got around to rehoming the collectable English plastic figures in
a display case where they will be relatively safe from damage. There is no
re...
Dominion of the Spear : Gaugamela 331BC
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Having tried, and enjoyed, *Dominion of *rules in both *Pike and Shot* and
*Bismarck* variants, I saw the 'Ancients' version *Dominion of the Spear*
be...
Charlottenlund Fort
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Back to my trip to Europe now. This was our 'home' for 4 nights - a
campsite in a fort! Charlottenlund Fort was built in the 1880s to help
protect Cope...
Warriors of Valdur!
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"The Wild Woods Folk have broken the ancient pact! You have sent them
fleeing back to the woods, but is that enough? Shall we not march and make
them e...
Today I Have Been…..
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*An old favourite from back in the day - 1980 to be exact - that I spent
many hours grappling with at the club. The grey matter still winces at the
mem...
Soldier King additions
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As mentioned previously, I have been working on an extra heavy cavalry
brigade stand for the kingdoms of Bravance, Hrvatska and Argozia to bring
them up ...
Bf109 E4: Job done!
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I am pleased that this is now finished. I got this Airfix kit from Aldi
last year. Having spent some time admiring the work of some skilled model
mak...
Playmobil with Bear
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The convoy sets out.
The Kinchlets and I were gifted a rather magnificent 18th century Playmobil
set by my friend Stefan. We've been playing games w...
Claymore 2025
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It's that time of year again, doesn't time pass quickly!
Claymore 2025 – South East Scotland Wargames Club
I hope to be present at the show again althou...
Dominion of the Spear Army Builder
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It seems that the new hotness is a series of rules by Steve Parker
starting with *The Dominion of the Spear* and having expanded to cover
several other ...
Warp Speed into 2025
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The last year has been quite challenging. I suffered a stroke in November
2023 and have spent the last year or so in recovery. I'm not there yet, but
do...
Update and WIP
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[image: Merry christmas wallpaper design]
Well, it certainly has been eventful, this year. Shortly after my last
post, far too long ago, some things...
Blog Closing…
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This blog will be closing down on 1st July. I have a fairly expensive
hosting package that I no longer need as I am only running Black Hat and
selling pain...
New Accessions – tidying up …
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So, 3 items under the camera … Chris gave me a P&G SU-76i quite a while
ago, and I’ve been meaning to get round to it … the SU-122 I did years ago.
It’s a ...
Solo Play Testing
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The next Seven Years Wargame with the "Usual Suspects" has moved to the
right by a couple of weeks. One of our group, who has been unavailable for
a few ...
Warplan 5/5 Campaign System
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I'm afraid I couldn't find a way to reproduce the snazzy double headed
arrow in 5/5 in the text so will have to do with this instead.
Warplan 5/5 came o...
Take the High Ground
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“Take the high ground”. These were Captain Scarlett’s latest orders in the
ongoing campaign to repel the Teutonians from Albionia’s green and pleasant
lan...
Focus on 2020
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*G*reetings my fellow wargame bloggers. Instead of doing the annual recap
of 2019 I'm just going to skip that and focus on what I plan to achieve in
this n...
Initial...
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...deployments.
Seconds out...first two rounds, of 15. In the Blue corner (US invaders):
On the right flank, a unit of US Regulars, an artillery battery, a...
I have been wargaming for as long as I can remember. One of the first toys that I was bought was a wooden fort that was garrisoned by assorted lead soldiers ... and I have never looked back!
The first wargames book I bought was CHARGE! (although I had taken out [and repeatedly read] Donald Featherstone's WAR GAMES book beforehand [and many thanks to John Curry for republishing it!]).
My first 20mm figures were the good old Airfix Guards Infantry and Band (in shocking pink!), soon followed by others as they were released, and by 1968, when I bought my first metal Hinton Hunt 20mm figures, I had a large collection of World War II figures, tanks, guns, and aircraft.
I was a founder member of WARGAME DEVELOPMENTS and have been the treasurer and membership secretary ever since. I have also organised – along with Tim Gow - the annual conference (COW – Conference of Wargamers) for more that fifteen years.
My main interests are wargaming any wars from 1850 onwards, although I have a special interest in Colonial, the Spanish Civil War, and World War II wargaming. I also have a special interest in wargames that use square or hex grids for movement and weapon ranges.
Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMark Cordone,
DeleteHappy New Year to you too!
All the best,
Bob
Cheers!
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Fitz-Badger,
DeleteMany thanks for your best wishes, and may I wish you and yours a great New Year.
All the best,
Bob
HAPPY NEW YEAR Bob - may 2024 be a great year for you. Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDeleteKev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteMay I wish both of you a great New Year.
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year to you and yours Bob!
ReplyDeleteSteve J.,
DeleteCheers! Thanks for your best wishes and may I wish you and yours a great New Year.
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteRob Young,
DeleteMay I wish you and yours a great 2024.
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year Bob. All the best.
ReplyDeleteChris
Nundanket (Chris),
DeleteMany thanks for your best wishes, and may I reciprocate and wish you and yours a great New Year.
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year toy you Bob!
ReplyDeleteMr. Pavone,
DeleteCheers! May I take this opportunity to wish you and yours a great New Year.
All the best,
Bob
You too Bob
ReplyDeleteGeordie an Exiled FoG,
DeleteMay I wish you and yours a great 2024.
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year Bob! Wishing you good health and lots of hobby time.
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteCheers! Thanks for your best wishes! They are much appreciated.
May I wish you no yours a great New Year.
All the best,
Bob