“Don has been miniatures gaming since he realized that his plastic tank collection could be used for more than just displaying! He’s been in the gaming industry since 1994, and has been a fixture at HMGS conventions for some time now, currently serving as the Adjutant for the HMGS Legion of Honor. He is the owner of MWAN and The Courier Magazines (purchased from their original owners) and Historical Miniature Gamer Magazine (which he edited and published for some time). He served with the Canadian Army as an Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Officer (RCEME) and graduated from the Royal Military College.”
That’s what it says on one of his websites, but it turns out that there’s much, much more to this man whose career in the gaming industry spans sci-fi and fantasy novel writing, card game design, magazine publishing, hobby shop management and even miniature figure manufacturing. Some of the people he has met along the way make for a ‘who’s who’ of Role Play Gaming.
His technical ability means that his skillset is constantly expanding, to the point where most recently he has become something of an expert in 3D printing, which we discuss at some length – a discussion that leads to some startling revelations!
Of course, that stint he had as the editor/publisher of HMG magazine is of particular interest to me, and we delve into the reasons why the US has not been able to sustain a long-running magazine for the hobby for a considerable time.
Finally, Don and I reveal the kind of wargaming that he really loves, which brings him full circle to his military career and a confession he makes earlier in the show.
So, sit back and relax with this affable member of US wargaming’s ‘old guard’ as he chats from the comfort of the Las Vegas sunshine.
Henry
(Mentioned in the show) Paul Deeming’s WOW Buildings
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