Table of Contents
- THEME: WHAT IS SKIRMISH WARGAMING
- In our lead article for this month’s theme, Mike Blake offers a comprehensive overview of this popular style of gaming.
- TEAM YANKEE
- An excerpt from the Team Yankee novel to whet the appetite of the Cold War Gone Hot gamer.
- THEME: THE SKIRMISH WARGAMES GROUP
- Mike Blake is back to chart the growth of his group of like-minded individuals and their collective contribution to the skirmish gaming scene.
- CHASING SHADOWS
- Neil Smith looks at an elite group of Allied soldiers from World War Two, the Chindits, renowned for their ability to undertake dangerous missions in the face of extreme conditions.
- THEME: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CHARACTERS / ‘LET’S GO!’
- Inspiration for skirmish gaming can come from many sources. Pete Brown looks at adding characters to your games and then provides a scenario taken from the movie The Wild Bunch.
- DESIGNER’S NOTES: GALLEYS, GUNS AND GLORY!
- Jay White introduces us to the process behind the creation of these Renaissance Era naval rules.
- THEME: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE TRIUMVIRATE OF TERROR
- Paul Chapman enlightens us regarding a case from the time of the Great Hiatus, presenting the same for players of In Her Majesty’s Name.
- BEERSHEBA
- Adrian Howe recounts the story of the Battle of Beersheba, in reality and as presented in the classic Australian movie The Lighthorsemen.
- THEME: FIFE AND DRUMS ALONG THE MONTMORENCY
- A guide to the skirmish gaming opportunities provided by the French and Indian Wars, complete with a sample scenario for Musket and Tomahawks.
- RULES SHOWCASE: FIREPOWER
- We take part in a battle between brothers as Alan and Michael Perry showcase their first ‘Battle In A Box’, complete with fast play rules for the American Civil War from Alessio Cavatore.
- THEME: HOW TO MAKE VICTORIAN BUILDINGS
- Inspired by our Sherlock Holmes adventure, Paul Davies show us how to make some suitable scenery to represent the Victorian London.
- AUSTERLITZ
- Gary Kitching presents an epic article about this epic battle of the Napoleonic Wars – one of Napoleons most crushing victories. Is that the way it will turn out in the refight…?
- SHOW REPORT: COLOURS 2015
- After its return this year, Paul Davies provides a pictorial and personal record of this re-vamped UK show.
- FIGHTING TALK: SILVER BULLET
- To license or not to license? Alessio Cavatore provides an insight into the highs and lows of optioning that movie or TV show that you’ve always wanted to turn into a game.
