And I hope that your Christmas is everything you would like it to be, Bob. . . . And may your New Year be happy and healthy and filled with many new toys and lots of memorable games.
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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.
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.
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteAnd to you and Mrs C! I hope Santa has delivered some suitable goodies!
All the best,
DC
Merry Christmas to you and yours Bob!
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope that your Christmas is everything you would like it to be, Bob. . . . And may your New Year be happy and healthy and filled with many new toys and lots of memorable games.
ReplyDelete-- Jeff
Likewise.
ReplyDeleteTurkey is good.
Rob
Merry Christmas to you and your good lady Bob! Have a Blogging New Year.
ReplyDeleteJim
Merry Christmas Bob and Sue
ReplyDeleteChris and Suzanne
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Let's hope the coming year is less eventful with more time for minis and gaming!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Bob!
ReplyDeleteBest of, Bob!
ReplyDeleteA very merry Christmas to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteJust having a break from the indulgences... Merry Christmas to all residents of Cordeguay...
ReplyDeleteAnd the same to you and yours!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Bob.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
ReplyDeleteWarm regards,
Don
All the best, and a good 2012.
ReplyDeleteAirhead
A Merry Christmas to you and yours
ReplyDeleteCheers Bob it was a good one for me and I hope yourself :)
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