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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.
Mephisto (Again)
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Last week we had a few days up in Brisbane. One of the entries on my list
of Things To Do was to go to the Queensland Museum and see the only
surviving G...
Battlefield 3D Marmon Herrington Mk III
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With an eye to my planned Megablitz game at COW, I wanted to expand my
British desert armoured car collection. I've already got a QRF Marmon
Herrington ...
The Asquiths and Wells’ Little Wars
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Another early player of Little Wars, sadly killed in the Great War.
Crossposted from my Man of TIN Blog Two
https://manoftinblogtwo.wordpress.com/2025/10/0...
Chubby Marine Ship-building
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Whilst the narrative of the Norromandy Landings - Operation Archduke - is
only gradually advancing, I have been somewhat distracted by the desire to
roun...
Painted Falcon Civil War Units
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It's been a while since I have got this much painting done. Eight- 4 man
units. I've been enjoying painting these figures. Instead of the usual
Union blu...
Heads up
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I just want to give a heads up to this blog-
https://talesfromthetoyroom.blogspot.com/
It is full of wonderful toy soldier inspiration and well worth a ...
MARINEVILLE Model for STINGRAY.
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I've ordered a model of MARINEVILLE the headquarters of WASP -World
Aquanaught Security Patrol. Postage from England takes about 14 to 16 days
which is ...
Collaborative Campaign Year 3: Part 2
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Today's installment of the Collaborative Campaign takes us back to
Picenia, and focus's on events in the recently conquered province of
Northern Luss, i...
Nordhausen Campaign Phase
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*Map of Europe*
Our next campaign phase is set in central Germany where the Second French
Army Group is opposed by the Russian Army. This is the 23rd ...
En Avant!
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Not my best painting ever, but these days, its often as good as I can
manage. (*I know 70 isn't really old but there are days when it feels like
it.*)
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Bots - Are we back to normal "hit levels" again?
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Last post was only 56 hits after the first 24 hours. Which I think are
probably real people! Compared to the thousands previous .. what has
changed? Ask ...
Unternehmen Merkur D-6
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All boxed up now, with the table tidied up for a bit of light Giant Stompy
Robot relief on Tuesday, over on PigsinSpaaace! More ship and box pictures
purel...
Hoth, Lissa and Lake Ontario
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*A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….*
*Oh yes indeedy! This is a whole lot of thematic fun with plenty of replay
value*
I had my first game of S...
Catching Up On My Reading
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There are loads of books that people like me (age/background/hobbies) are
expected to have read. Lord of the Rings, Hornblower, Face of Battle,
Watership...
Fnurban #38: The Reality of Combat Today?
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Almost the end of another month, and only two posts here - that needs to be
rectified. But a bunch of real life has been happening, hence not so much
hob...
A parade and back story...
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Let me tell you a tale about things that never happened in a land that
never existed except in the imaginations of its creator* and chronicler.....
*Fran...
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...
A Medieval host at the Plastic Warrior Show 2025
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You never know what will turn up at the PW Show each year, it's a perfect
mélange of toy soldiers, all scales large and small, collectable rarities
rub ...
More Seven Years War Prussians
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I have am still working my way through the painting pile in between doing
a lot of reading for a writing conference I am going to for the whole of
next ...
Nebelwerfers
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Among the toys making their combat debut at the recent Ardennes game was
this pair of Nebelwerfers. These are 3d prints, with crew figures sourced
fro...
Battle of Long Ridge
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While the local levies occupied a prominent hill, hoping to stop the
enemy's forces, the Duke gathered whatever reinforcements were in reach and
forced m...
Up Periscope 2: Free games
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Even though I have continued to be busy, I have found some time to keep an
eye out for new and interesting free games. Here are some of the most
inter...
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...
NEW Smaller LAYOUT.
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I've gone for a smaller Layout - the track is about 25ft and most
enjoyable- I hope to add some scratch built model OO buildings soon.
All the track is m...
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! 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