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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.
15mm WW1 Austrians pt. 1
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Regular readers may recall I've been trying to reduce the number of scales
I have. I've got rid of all my 54mm stuff now (mainly to Tim G) but the big
o...
Off the painting table
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Daughter number two and I went to meet daughter number three’s new puppy.
Rosa is a great wee soul , not to mention her alien friend.
The mounted knights...
Campaigns 140 – D-Day Through German Eyes (06)
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I had a smooth run down to Newark on the A15 – thank you, Rome! We were in
the entrance tent this year next to the Tabletop Sale, which was superb for
foot...
Partizan - witterings before the pictures!
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Yesterday I attended "T'Other Partizan" at Newark Showground. Before I post
any pictures, I need to see how many of the 104 I took are suitable!
I note s...
OO Scale Model Railway.
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Hi....I've bought a Thomas The Tank Engine plus the two Coaches. I'm
definitely looking forward to building an OO scale model railway- I've
ordered some ...
Designing campaign maps
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*Table at the start of a wargame*
The wargames table is the starting point for both my wargames and the maps
of my fictional 1813 campaign. It is 6x...
Bridgehead
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A report for a battle fought back at the beginning of August (when the
weather was a great deal nicer than today) is available for viewing HERE.
OHW 5 Br...
Hans Joachim von Zeiten by Elastolin
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Back in the 1930's Elastolin made a small range of figures relating to the
7 Years War, there were nine foot poses of Prussian Grenadiers and three
moun...
On the beach!
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Not actually on a beach but reading about it! On the left, Omaha beach by
Joe Balkoski. Published in 2004 but by no means an "old" book. If you want
t...
Forest Dragon 3D Sculpts
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A Christmas pressie to myself ...
... and on the inside.
Not the best presentation with their packaging.
Contents are revealed.
Can you tell what the...
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...
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...
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! As of this reply we're not quite there yet on this side of the pond.
ReplyDeleteMark Cordone,
DeleteMay I wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to follow your activities and blog in 2025!
Roger,
DeleteHappy New Year to you and yours! I have a few things planned for 2025 … so keep reading the blog!
All the best,
Bob
HNY to you and yours Bob!
ReplyDeleteSteve J.,
DeleteMay I wish you and your family a great 2025!
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year Bob!
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteA Happy New Year to you too!
All the best,
Bob
A Good New Year to you and yours, Tony
ReplyDeleteThe Good Soldier Svjek (Tony),
DeleteMay I wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year from Nevada!
ReplyDeleteMr. Pavone,
DeleteA Happy New Year from the UK!
All the best,
Bob
Here's wishing you a Happy and healthier New Year.
ReplyDeleteRob Young,
DeleteMany thanks! I’d like to wish you and your family a great and healthy 2025!
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year to you BOB and Sue- hope 2025 is a great year for getting things done.
ReplyDeleteKev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteI’d love to wish you and Chris a great 2025, and hope that you have healthy and prosperous time.
All the best,
Bob
HNY Bob, Jim
ReplyDeleteJim Duncan,
DeleteWishing you a Happy New Year!
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year Bob.
ReplyDeleteWillz.
Tiberian General (Willz),
DeleteMay I wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
All the best,
Bob
I hope the two of you have a happy and as healthy as possible 2025.
ReplyDeleteRoss Mac,
DeleteSue and I send our best wishes to both of you for the New Year!
All the best,
Bob
Best wishes for the New Year, Bob!
ReplyDeleteEd M,
DeleteMay I reciprocate and wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
All the best,
Bob
Happy New Year Bob to you and yours and I wonder what 2025 will have in store for us!
ReplyDeleteDonnie McGibbon,
DeleteCheers! May I wish you and your family a great 2025 … whatever I challenges it presents us with!
All the best,
Bob