Sunday, 24 November 2024

How to Solo Wargame: Getting Started

What do you need to play solo wargames for the first time? I've discussed the rules and mechanics of solo wargaming before, but this week, I wanted to examine the practicalities of setting up and playing a game solo.



 

Sunday, 17 November 2024

Warfare 2024 - Show Video

A group of the Rejects headed down to Farnborough yesterday for day one of the Warfare Show. For us, this was primarily a shopping trip, and we came home with armfuls of goodies. But there is also a good selection of Demonstration and Participation games to see, and of course, a large part of the hall is given over to tournament games.  As usual, I took loads of pictures and compiled them into a short video of the demo games.


Are what-if scenarios historical or fantasy?

This topic has come up before but I wanted to discuss why I think what-if scenarios are still historical, even if they stray from precise historical facts. But only if they remain faithful to historical possibilities and plausible alternatives.



 

Sunday, 10 November 2024

Change how you paint

Do you have your own painting style, honed over many years and stuck to rigidly, or do you enjoy experimenting with new techniques and products as I do? 

When it comes to miniature painting, are you someone who has a set style that hasn’t changed much over the years, or do you embrace new techniques and adopt what works best for you?