tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post7236260905185289978..comments2024-03-28T19:58:17.811+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: Being in a state on ennuiRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-32771101392487655232019-06-17T15:29:49.254+01:002019-06-17T15:29:49.254+01:00Kev Robertson (Kev),
I am pleased that you have r...Kev Robertson (Kev),<br /><br />I am pleased that you have returned to this project ... and it's great to see that Greg Mc is possibly going to take part.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-63578595935636002912019-06-17T13:11:53.409+01:002019-06-17T13:11:53.409+01:00Bob,
I've been working on my Sci-Fi Project an...Bob,<br />I've been working on my Sci-Fi Project and as soon as I've made a few more items and nutted out my simple style rules I can then have some games...Lt Col Greg Mc (an old mate of yours ) is interested to participate as the Alien ARCON against my Federal Marines. Stay well my Friend. Cheers. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-40299017484016277772019-06-17T09:15:31.413+01:002019-06-17T09:15:31.413+01:00Kev Robertson (Kev),
I know that the old adage th...Kev Robertson (Kev),<br /><br />I know that the old adage that '<i>a change is as good as a rest</i>' has more than an element of truth in it ... and I am probably in need of a change or a rest of some kind.<br /><br />The support and advice I have received over the past few days has helped revive me somewhat, but I think that I need to fight a wargame to really reignite my enthusiasm. Hopefully I'll be able to do that by the end of the week.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Bob<br /><br />PS. Going to COW will certainly recharge my wargaming batteries, and doing some work on the next book will help as well.Robert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-32428674354729635092019-06-17T08:38:44.789+01:002019-06-17T08:38:44.789+01:00Hi Bob,
Yes a lull in activity can occur and often...Hi Bob,<br />Yes a lull in activity can occur and often we need to just sit back and re-boot the whole program. I've just returned to my Sci-Fi Project which had taken a rest for near six months...feel back on my feet now and full of beans! I wish you well Bob with the COW weekend and your Colonial Book Project. Best Wishes. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-64407159048319895442019-06-17T07:49:20.531+01:002019-06-17T07:49:20.531+01:00Sbriddon8,
I guessed that it would be something l...Sbriddon8,<br /><br />I guessed that it would be something like that! I have a similar problem with my iPad when I'm outside the UK, and have yet to find the proper setting to correct this.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-24291079135440941182019-06-17T07:47:29.585+01:002019-06-17T07:47:29.585+01:00Sbriddon8,
The new book is pure self-indulgence, ...Sbriddon8,<br /><br />The new book is pure self-indulgence, rather like my hard-back printed copies of all my blog entries.<br /><br />Producing it was - however - very therapeutic, and made me realise that my next proper book (which is planned to be THE PORTABLE COLONIAL WARGAME) needs to include a section on how to set up scenarios and mini-campaigns.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-18119807154715574382019-06-17T04:41:25.911+01:002019-06-17T04:41:25.911+01:00Ignore last signal. Google Chrome browser loves me...Ignore last signal. Google Chrome browser loves me. Gah! Technology.Steve8https://www.blogger.com/profile/14084781288683778590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-39594035800207469702019-06-17T04:39:44.286+01:002019-06-17T04:39:44.286+01:00All the best with the new book. If you can find a ...All the best with the new book. If you can find a cure for your ennui let me know. PS does anyone know how to change the “Comment As” thingy. My iPhone is set up but not the web browser on my iPad. Most strange.Steve8https://www.blogger.com/profile/14084781288683778590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-924280750705399752019-06-16T18:42:12.747+01:002019-06-16T18:42:12.747+01:00Steve J.,
I am doing a fair amount of reading, an...Steve J.,<br /><br />I am doing a fair amount of reading, and I think that it is helping ... but even if it isn't, it's keeping me amused and giving me ideas for possible future warganes.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-79755536532882373132019-06-16T16:04:11.272+01:002019-06-16T16:04:11.272+01:00I always revert to reading historical books, looki...I always revert to reading historical books, looking at Blogs etc until the muse has returned. I certainly never attempt to paint at times like this as I know I will hate it and it seems to make things worse. Hope your mojo returns soon.Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-15922360023194788512019-06-16T14:31:05.359+01:002019-06-16T14:31:05.359+01:00David Bradley,
I want to see what the printed boo...David Bradley,<br /><br />I want to see what the printed book looks like before deciding whether or not to publish A WINTER-ISH WAR. With luck, Lulu.com will print it and get it to me within a week or so.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-72100145112297681792019-06-16T14:28:43.779+01:002019-06-16T14:28:43.779+01:00Ed M,
You have summed it up very well, and I know...Ed M,<br /><br />You have summed it up very well, and I know that reading can help. With luck my Emu will be gone soon!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-65889502973162261942019-06-16T14:26:40.858+01:002019-06-16T14:26:40.858+01:00The Good Soldier Svjek,
It hits us all every so o...The Good Soldier Svjek,<br /><br />It hits us all every so often, and doing something a bit different (but not painting in my case), can help.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-48752915039726372372019-06-16T14:24:31.157+01:002019-06-16T14:24:31.157+01:00Ross Mac,
From personal experience, I know that t...Ross Mac,<br /><br />From personal experience, I know that tryng to do anything practical (like painting figures) will not go well when I feel like this, but reading and thinking - and jotting down notes and ideas - does help. So does watching relevant films and DVDs. If that doesn't work, I'll try visiting a museum or two.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-90146877815219154232019-06-16T14:20:20.200+01:002019-06-16T14:20:20.200+01:00Trebian,
I know that it will pass ... but unlike ...Trebian,<br /><br />I know that it will pass ... but unlike visits from the dreaded 'Black Dog', which I know will stay with me for a few days and then go, the duration of this <i>ennui</i> cannot be predicted. Luckily I've got most of my COW preparations done, so that is one thing that I don't need to worry about.<br /><br />Since last September I've done a lot of talks to Masonic Lodges, which has helped keep me doing things, but the summer break has begun and I don't have another talk to do before September. I've looked at the possibility of joining a local games club (it meets in the local community centre) to see if I can interest some of them in trying the PORTABLE WARGAME, but they have yet to reply to my emails.<br /><br />Hopefully things will improve soon.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-1710345942917396192019-06-16T14:12:07.315+01:002019-06-16T14:12:07.315+01:00I, for one, would certainly be interested a a PDF ...I, for one, would certainly be interested a a PDF (or even printed book form) of a "Winterish War". Go for it!David Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049301817234820026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-59665953599487616002019-06-16T13:27:33.772+01:002019-06-16T13:27:33.772+01:00The visitations of the Emu of Ennui (as opposed to...The visitations of the Emu of Ennui (as opposed to the dreaded "Black Dog") do tend to seem higher stakes when one is a bloggist (and there is no activity). One thing I've found during these lulls is to turn to some historical/hobby related reading (something almost always going on in the background) and doing a quick report on that (which also tends to jostle the Emu towards the gate). Ed Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486985414917229516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-80624575132425294182019-06-16T12:49:47.657+01:002019-06-16T12:49:47.657+01:00Yes I think all gamers suffer from it now and agai...Yes I think all gamers suffer from it now and again , I usually go off on a tangent and paint something different for a change .The Good Soldier Svjekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749564052124659180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-88016513239121430882019-06-16T12:07:44.428+01:002019-06-16T12:07:44.428+01:00Observation and experience suggest that such ennui...Observation and experience suggest that such ennui come to almost all of us from time to time. Sometimes looking back helps, sometimes playing a game helps and a game with friends usually helps even more but the one thing I have learned is that pushing myself to do a hobby activity "because" doesn't work for me. My final resort is to go do other things for a while: the old "change is as good as a rest" gambit. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-1896959227151119242019-06-16T11:20:05.736+01:002019-06-16T11:20:05.736+01:00Sorry to hear you are in a bit of a lull. One of t...Sorry to hear you are in a bit of a lull. One of the reasons I insist on organising a game every Tuesday is that I know that if I stop then everything will drift. I take it from your earlier posts as well that you are well ahead on your COW preparation, which is reassuring. I need to knuckle down and get on with finalising my rule set.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.com