The Wargaming Compendium

by Henry Hyde

Overview

This book gives a complete introduction to the hobby of wargaming with miniatures, especially suitable for the newcomer but also containing sufficient depth and breadth of information to attract the more experienced gamer. Packed with color photographs, maps and diagrams, the book is a visual treat, but one built on the solid foundations of a highly literate and engaging text that does not ‘dumb down’ the hobby. Every aspect is explained clearly and in a way that both informs and entertains, with plenty of personality, gentle humor and a lightness of touch.

The contents include a brief history of the development of wargaming, choice of periods from ancients to sci-fi, the question of scale (not only of miniatures, but the size of game from the smallest skirmishes to epic battles), terrain, buying and painting miniatures, creating scenarios for wargames, running a campaign, solo wargaming and so on. It also incorporates simple wargaming rules covering all periods of history as well as fantasy and science fiction gaming. These rules will have optional mechanisms allowing them to be used for very small games with just a few figures, or much bigger games with several regiments or brigades on each side.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783830695
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	08/19/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	236,476
File size:	100 MB
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About the Author

Henry Hyde has recently become the Editor of Miniature Wargames magazine following its merger with Battlegames. Introduced to model soldiers, Airfix kits and a toy fort when he was a small boy, he has been playing wargames ever since, his interests ranging throughout the annals of history. He also dabbles in skirmish, naval and aerial wargaming and even confesses to a lively interest in fantasy and science fiction. He has a special love of campaigns, the eighteenth century battles of Marlborough and Frederick the Great and siege warfare. An honours graduate in European History and languages from Sussex University, Henry’s interest in wargaming is firmly rooted in a passion for history. Besides writing, he is a professional graphic designer and enjoys art, photography and music. One of Henry’s greatest passions is for cooking, on which he blames his current waistline. When not frantically trying to meet deadlines, Henry fills his spare time with blogging, podcasting, tweeting and all those other modern-day activities that prevent us from truly relaxing. He even manages to play the occasional wargame. Henry lives in the beautiful county of East Sussex.

Table of Contents

Contents:

1. Basic Concepts of Wargaming
—Understanding how wargames work

2. A History of Wargaming
—A brief overview of how the hobby has evolved

3. Choosing a Period
—A gallop through military history and beyond

4. Something to Fight For
—Creating battlefields for your miniature armies

5. Assembling Your Forces
—Planning, purchasing, painting and organising your forces

6. From Small to Large
—Duels, skirmishes, large battles and campaigns—with rules!

7. Shot, Steel & Stone
—A complete set of horse and musket era rules

8. Learn by Playing
—A small battle explained, and how it links to a campaign

9. Other Aspects of Wargaming
—Naval games, air wargames, roleplaying and more

10. Advice for the Digital Age
—Digital photography and blogging

11. Resources
—Books, museums, manufacturers, wargame shows and more