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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.
Joining the Matchbox Challenge (Part 1)
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Two wargaming blogs I enjoy following, Man of Tin and The Duchy of
Tradgardland, have been discussing a design challenge to create a wargame
that fits in...
Falcon
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Here is today’s memory-
I am looking for a 28mm falcon and falconer for a current project. Any
suggestions? Also birds of prey in 28mm I can use in conv...
Doctor! Doctor!
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Now that I seem to be playing a lot of One Hour WW2 which needs some
logistics vehicles, as well as reviving Megablitz for our occasional Tapton
games a...
STAR TREK- Shuttle Goddard.
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Hi...I've ordered the Playmates SHUTTLE Craft - Goddard from the US. The
model should be here in the next few weeks. The SHUTTLE will go very nicely
with...
Almost There
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The terrain bin is loaded, we'll be using Paul's figures and he has
designed a scenario.
*A shot from a 2018 club game*.
Now, come morning,. I just have...
Tracking Things In Atteint!
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Sometimes I have shower-thoughts on things that weren't even on my radar
when I got into the shower.
Probably too much information, but this post is the ...
Legion and Galley: Generic Transport Fleet
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Here's the latest: a transport fleet. These 4 vessels represent troop or
supply transports for either side - and really stands for a much larger
fleet. E...
Redesigning the Monarch
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*This is an example of what Martin at Warbases has to translate into
something tangible! A - this will be the 'top deck' and includes the holes
for the n...
Farscape - 25 Years On.
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Not a wargaming post, but so what?
25 years ago the SF series Farscape started its run. Originally on a
satellite channel it came to the BBC2 on the 29...
Back in the saddle
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The lack of activity on the blog recently is due to a lack of activity at
weekends generally.....
Aside from the VWC, I have been unable to summon the en...
Jean Campaign – Day Five
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*Campaign Map*
Main French depot at Hellin – 36 days supplies
French attack Linares
Guerrilla brigades active
13th French army – attack Linares
14th ...
Going to the Warfare : and original 6mms?
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All too little progress to report on the hobby front in the past week or
two - how long can it really take to paint just 16 6mm figures? That's a
'pa...
Basics of Dendermonde finished
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Finished cutting and then assembling the Bastions and an extra piece of
city wall. It is all starting to look quite big now! The city will
eventuall...
Wollner Band
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I came across a nice set of Wollner semiflat marching band. I have been
avoiding purchases until I get my first retirement check. However, I have a
weak...
The Battle of Prokhorovka
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We’re re fighting the battle of Prokhorovka at the moment using Memoir ‘44.
This was the giant armour clash between the 11th SS Panzer Korps under
Mans...
Retreat
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The subject of this post is a follow on to the *Battle of Tressle*, fought
earlier this year.
Sir Philip (mounted) at the Battle of Tressle
At Tressle...
Sam Mustapha's Eisenhower
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Mr Steel's initial overview of these new rules from Sam Mustafa is really
good and well worth your attention.
I have to say that these rules have awakened...
Barnyard Find - Group 3
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I finally found the time to peer inside the box holding group 3 of my
barnyard find.
Lots of unpainted lead as you can see. Another abandoned army proje...
If You Go Down To The Woods Today.......
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It was already afternoon when the column came into view of the border
tower. The eerie quiet put the old soldiers on their guard.
Suddenly the Queen's c...
Bear Terrain
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Above is are first three structures and some forest for A Beary Simple
Wargame. They will be primed and painted in the same glossy style as the
Bear...
Happy New Year
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Hi everyone, normally I would be posting my "review of the year" today and
my plan for 2024 tomorrow.
But as some of you may know I'm poorly in hospital...
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 ...
Real...
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Old School.
After my recent brush with the Bad Mahdi, I thought I 'needed' some more
Jacklex 20mm figures. I love the little chaps, they have a real air...
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 ...
NEW IMAGI-NATIONS ATOMIC AGE BLOG
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I've created a new blog to record my miniature craftwork in my imaginary
cold war gone hot campaign setting. I will remove those posts from this
blog ...
Bridgehead
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Teutonic forces were by now overwhelming Albionian defences. At the Running
River however it’s soldiers faced a problem in being able to secure a
crossin...
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!
ReplyDeleteI hope 2024 is good for you and yours!
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