mini wargaming history
+3
jerryb
Grombart
bromah
7 posters
Page 1 of 1
mini wargaming history
i was exploring the history of my new and third most favorite hobby (the first two being women and ....well i am not sure what two is but I know it's something) Mini wargaming
I found this article quite interesting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Wars
it's the history of the first written rule book to a mini wargame. It was authored by H.G. Wells, the father (imo) of modern science fiction, in 1913.
I'm actually trying to write up and develop a mini's system/world now. I love love love 40k and used to do minis for dnd when I was a boy. However I feel that certain aspects of the business are killing our beloved hobby. Prepainted mini's! overpriced box sets! incredibly lengthy periods between releases! a Lack of new and inventive ideas! Rediculous arms races (my god man look at the Imperials!, imagine how absurd the tau and bugs are going to be!)
I just think that they've gotten detached from the gamer community. Or highered a bunch of meta gamer prics to write the rules....either way some fresh thoughts might be a great thing at this time.
I found this article quite interesting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Wars
it's the history of the first written rule book to a mini wargame. It was authored by H.G. Wells, the father (imo) of modern science fiction, in 1913.
I'm actually trying to write up and develop a mini's system/world now. I love love love 40k and used to do minis for dnd when I was a boy. However I feel that certain aspects of the business are killing our beloved hobby. Prepainted mini's! overpriced box sets! incredibly lengthy periods between releases! a Lack of new and inventive ideas! Rediculous arms races (my god man look at the Imperials!, imagine how absurd the tau and bugs are going to be!)
I just think that they've gotten detached from the gamer community. Or highered a bunch of meta gamer prics to write the rules....either way some fresh thoughts might be a great thing at this time.
bromah- Cultist
- Number of posts : 66
Registration date : 2009-04-13
Re: mini wargaming history
The sad thing is that I actually read this book. It should still be in the FIU library.
Grombart- Traitor Captain
-
Number of posts : 280
Age : 50
Registration date : 2008-03-01
Re: mini wargaming history
Why is that sad, it looks to being interesting light read.
Can you give a brief review? Is it worth reading?
JerryB
Can you give a brief review? Is it worth reading?
JerryB
jerryb- Chaos God
-
Number of posts : 1451
Location : The Hidden Forrest
Armies : AT-43, Pyrates, Battle Tech
Registration date : 2008-06-04
Re: mini wargaming history
Grombart wrote:The sad thing is that I actually read this book. It should still be in the FIU library.
holly shit, where the heck have you been ?!?!
luis the young- The Lord of Cuba
-
Number of posts : 2971
Age : 50
Armies : Orks, Space Wolves, O&G, Skaven, Lizardmen, Beastmen, Tyranids, FOW Peasant Canibal Army
Registration date : 2008-03-03
Re: mini wargaming history
Yah, I though Rick was dead and gone! Where have you been?
Hurricane- Chaos God
-
Number of posts : 1622
Location : Miami
Armies : Mormon Crusaders,Sisters of Battle, Lizardmen, British and Fallschirmjager
Registration date : 2008-03-01
Re: mini wargaming history
Maybe he got lost in Joels bathroom ?
luis the young- The Lord of Cuba
-
Number of posts : 2971
Age : 50
Armies : Orks, Space Wolves, O&G, Skaven, Lizardmen, Beastmen, Tyranids, FOW Peasant Canibal Army
Registration date : 2008-03-03
Re: mini wargaming history
Joel has a bathroom?!
I'm sorry, my real question is Can customers USE the bathroom?
I'm sorry, my real question is Can customers USE the bathroom?
Dan- Traitor Captain
-
Number of posts : 290
Age : 50
Location : Hialeah, FL
Registration date : 2009-03-20
Re: mini wargaming history
Dan wrote:Joel has a bathroom?!
I'm sorry, my real question is Can customers USE the bathroom?
An even better question is, do you really want to?
Dr. Love- Dark Apostle
-
Number of posts : 344
Age : 35
Location : Hialeah, Florida
Armies : Orks, Empire, Imperial Guard (WIP)
Registration date : 2008-03-13
Re: mini wargaming history
So,..
Is the book any good?
JerryB
Is the book any good?
JerryB
jerryb- Chaos God
-
Number of posts : 1451
Location : The Hidden Forrest
Armies : AT-43, Pyrates, Battle Tech
Registration date : 2008-06-04
Similar topics
» History of Hungary in WW2
» Unsolved History - The plot to kill Hitler.
» History of Grossdeutchland Panzergrenadier Division
» History of the Italian Paratroopers(Folgore)
» Cool mini's
» Unsolved History - The plot to kill Hitler.
» History of Grossdeutchland Panzergrenadier Division
» History of the Italian Paratroopers(Folgore)
» Cool mini's
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|