Battlegames magazine issue 15
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The PDF version is identical to the original printed version other than minor alterations to update subscription information and indicate the new format. The file is 144dpi¸ sufficient to enable you to 'zoom in' on pictures and achieve a pleasing print-out at home. You've done what ?! : Diane Sutherland watches in horror as husband Jon converts a favourite gaming board into an Indian village. Yes¸ really! Tabletop tips : Phil Olley shows us how to create eye-catching water features for wargames. Figure mutilation therapy : Barry Hilton continues the watery theme¸ demonstrating how he created wading figures for his stunning Battle of the Boyne demo game. The joy of six : A real corker¸ this. First of all¸ Peter Riley talks about what inspired him to write the Polemos American Civil War rules¸ then goes on to give us a cracking Gettysburg cavalry battle scenario and game report. I've included some notes for gaming the period in other scales and using different rules¸ and then I wrap up with an in-depth interview with Peter Berry of Baccus 6mm. Forward observer : Siggo's in chatty mode as ever¸ discussing what's been inspiring him lately¸ including a trip to The Other Partizan in September¸ some Peter Pig ACW rules¸ friends with frighteningly spacious areas for gaming¸ boardgaming the Spanish Civil War¸ paint stripping disasters and¸ in response to correspondence¸ an explanation of his mellowing philosophy. To boldly go : Roger dragged me along to Games Workshop's massive Games Day in Birmingham recently to see just how shell-shocked I would be¸ and this huge and multi-faceted event deserved an in-depth report for the benefit of those who have never been¸ so here it is. Spartacists and swastikas : New contributor Gary Chapman has provided an excellent introduction to gaming the period I actually wrote my BA dissertation about¸ the uprisings in Germany between the Freikorps and leftist groups following the end of WWI. Table top teaser : Charles Grant must be one of the most prolific wargames writers ever¸ and whilst juggling the publication of several titles (of which¸ see more below)¸ he has managed to conjure up a brilliant - and hilarious - three-way teaser for our delectation! I expect to hear how you all got on with this scenarion¸ "Visitors with intent". Recce : The reviews section is absolutely heaving with stuff this time round¸ with lots of extremely good books on offer as well as other products¸ not forgetting those Perry plastic French! The Battlegames Shop brings exciting news of the latest Battlegames project: Volume 1 of the Table Top Teasers by C S Grant. As well as being a compilation of the first 12 Teasers¸ you'll find two extras in this 72pp¸ full-colour card-cover publication. Many of the early maps have been redrawn¸ and there's a great deal more material celebrating the tremendous fun that the Teasers have provided countless wargamers over the years. The Battlegames Combat Stress Appeal : this issue brings you an update on the progress of the Appeal¸ together with a response from C S Grant¸ who is Vice President of the charity. This PDF version is priced at 50% of the original printed version¸ making it affordable for gamers everywhere.