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WHAT IS WARGAMING? |
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The simulation of historical or fictional conflict |
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To represent the armies or individuals involved we use miniature figures. In a small skirmish game (Wild west gunfight) you might only use a handful whereas a recreation of Waterloo might require thousands. |
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They fight over a scaled down representation of the battlefield and like all other games a set of rules is used to determine play. To allow for the un- forseen and luck, a random element is introduced by using dice. |
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Wargames can be a recreation of an historical battle attempting to repeat real events or change the course of history - Could Napoleon have won Waterloo? Alternatively you can fight a theoretical wargame. For example Operation Sealion: the proposed invasion of Britain in 1940. Games can also have a fantasy or sci-fi theme with ideas coming from books or films. |
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Miniature models or figures generally ranging in size from 6mm to 30mm in height, although others scales exist. The two most popular scales being 15mm and 25mm. Most wargames figures are cast in white metal but the plastic Airfix, Revel etc can also be used. |
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A game can be played almost anywhere with a reasonably sized flat surface. Some attempt is generally made to provide a suitable recreation of the terrain. This can range from a suitably coloured cloth to purpose built terrain faithfully depicting the real battlefield. Buildings, hills, woods, roads, rivers and fortifications can all be represented. |
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Unlike most games there is no one set of rules. This is because the period of history is so extensive that it is not realistic to expect one set to cover everything from the pre-historic to today and beyond. Therefore one or more sets for each period of history are available to suit the various scales and personal preferences. |
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Everyone is familiar with six-sided dice but some wargames use a variety of others. They can range from 4 sided (D4) up to even 100 sided (D100). There are also average dice which look like a D6 but are numbered 2 ,3 ,3 ,4 ,4 ,5 producing a more average score (hence the name) |
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WHAT DO I DO NEXT? |
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Exploring this site is a good start (Bookmark it now) but your best option is to visit a local club: |
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Alternatively visit one of the many Wargame Shows around |
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There are also numerous sites for wargame traders who sell a wide range of figures, rules and terrain |
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The Club meets every Friday, 6-30pm at Neave Room, Abingdon Conservative Club, Ock St, Abingdon |
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