jmcdonald 0 Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 (edited) Hey, Do any of you guys play wargames? Like the 1/100 wargame Flames Of War. Link to Flames of War here: Flames Of War Webpage jmcdonald Edited November 5, 2004 by jmcdonald Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sup 0 Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 I'm interested in wargaming, but I don't really have the money to get into the hobby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firefly2442 0 Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 (edited) Computer wargamming does the trick for me, as Sup said, it's kinda expensive. http://www.wargamer.com/ Edited November 5, 2004 by firefly2442 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmcdonald 0 Posted November 6, 2004 Author Share Posted November 6, 2004 Is there anyone that actually owns an army or owned one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Slink 0 Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 I've been interested but there's no-one around to make it worthwhile.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 In the old days, before computers were invented and poor British childrens cleaned the looms in factories and played with a stick and a hoop, I used to make 1/72 scale models. This led to me joining a local Wargames club that would meet every other Sunday. I was big into WWII Burma and Pacific wargaming and WWII North Africa gaming. I had a Quality Street tin full of dried out sand and would pour it out onto huge sheets of a big table. Buildings, trees etc, would liven it all up. They looked great and I'd spend many hours gaming. One of the best set ups I played was a permanent one in 1/35 scale. It was huge and looked absolutely fantastic. It was an Arnhem village set up in this blokes house in Hemel Hempstead. I'd met him via a mutual interest in Operation Market Garden. I've still got all my Arnhem figures and models in Britain, but haven't played for years. PC gaming is easier to do I suppose. DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmcdonald 0 Posted November 6, 2004 Author Share Posted November 6, 2004 Got any pics of the Arnhem figures? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Slink 0 Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I do think that it could be a nice game, if a bit slow to bring table-top war-gaming to the PC. Gfx are now good enough for the 3D that is needed. Then you could paint your troops as you want, move arms, place truly massive battles.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Got any pics of the Arnhem figures? ← No mate, they're all packed away back home. Another type of gaming I used to do was the cardboard counter tabletop type. Basically a cardboard historical map covered in hexagons. Counters representing individual units would be placed on each hexagon and battles would consist of values and dice throws. It's a more clinical type of wargaming and I spent many hours playing them as a kid. I had several games, mainly based in NW Europe. A lot like chess they were pretty involved, but a pain to set up, and the slightest shove of the table or a breeze would just ###### it all up This company specialises in PC based wargames; Highway to the Reich Red Devils over Arnhem I'd be curious to see how they play. DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmcdonald 0 Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 Don't think I'd buy them. @DS there is a demo link at the link u posted for Red Devils Over Arnhem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Slink 0 Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Another type of gaming I used to do was the cardboard counter tabletop type. Basically a cardboard historical map covered in hexagons. Counters representing individual units would be placed on each hexagon and battles would consist of values and dice throws. It's a more clinical type of wargaming and I spent many hours playing them as a kid. I had several games, mainly based in NW Europe. A lot like chess they were pretty involved, but a pain to set up, and the slightest shove of the table or a breeze would just ###### it all up Can you explain a bit more? It sounds like it's a bit cheaper.... (The other problem I have with these...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmcdonald 0 Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 I'd also like to hear more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Can you explain a bit more? It sounds like it's a bit cheaper.... (The other problem I have with these...) ← Here's a really coloUrful one I had; Board Game Geek Storm Over Arnhem I'd not played mine for years and gave them to Oxfam before I flew out here two and a half years ago. You'll often find them on ebay. Another one to look out for is 'Westwall' and it comprised of Arnhem, Remagen, Hurtgen Forest and Bastogne. These games aren't for everyone and you need a lot of patience and an area you can leave them set up. I had a really good one of the complete Ardenne offensive. I've forgotton the title though. DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Slink 0 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 You *can* make 'em yourself though? What are the rules? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmcdonald 0 Posted November 12, 2004 Author Share Posted November 12, 2004 Interesting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 You *can* make 'em yourself though? What are the rules? ← They aren't generic, but rather unique to each game. DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Slink 0 Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 What would I need if I made my own? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmcdonald 0 Posted November 14, 2004 Author Share Posted November 14, 2004 What would I need? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 No chaps. They're a complete package, and, relatively inexpensive used. As I mentioned earlier, check out ebay. DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Slink 0 Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Can't by online.... On the otherhand there is a paper factory not too far away. (Can't smell it though.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Slink 0 Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 There an echo or should I just repeat myself? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmcdonald 0 Posted November 20, 2004 Author Share Posted November 20, 2004 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Slink 0 Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Ah so there isn't.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmcdonald 0 Posted November 24, 2004 Author Share Posted November 24, 2004 You sure..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Slink 0 Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Well you aren't repeating what I say as much.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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