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Reply To: Inaccessibility of Historical Wargaming

July 25, 2018 at 8:52 am #1239686

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I would have thought… That if you want to play historical games, then you may have an interest in the historical period you wish to play… So that is your specific starting point?

I don’t see why lists and if they are balanced has any bearing on genre choice… surely that’s more in the choice of the game itself? But then I can honestly say I’ve never considered such things in regards to historical gaming. War isn’t fair or balanced. Then again it was never much of a consideration when I played 40K either… so maybe its just me!

I think historical wargames do require more work. That’s good. It makes you seek things out. It makes you read and immerse yourself into a project. It widens your horizons and reveals other discoveries. I prefer that. I like the fact that I have to go looking for things rather than relying on a ‘one stop’ shop, ala GW style. That does little to inspire me frankly. But then it wouldn’t would it? I’ve been gaming historical wargames for over 30 years. Im not the target market for such things…

I can certainly see how many gamers will benefit from a ‘starter set’ to get them going, especially those new to the genre… but they also need to be made aware of the sheer variety, the masses of companies and the fun to be had in making those little discoveries along the way… and not be tied to one single source for everything.

Variety is the spice of life.