Lessons Learned from a Teaser

It's been while since I last posted here. No apologies—the Patreon venture, together with other work commitments, book writing and life stuff, has demanded all my attention and, as we all know, one only has so much energy to go around. However, a recent visit by old chum Iain Burt (known … Continue reading →

Author Interview for Wargaming Campaigns on Veteran Wargamer Podcast

Transatlantic wargaming buddy Jay Arnold recently gave me the chance to speak freely (don't I always?) on the subject of my forthcoming book for Pen & Sword, Wargaming Campaigns. You can listen to the podcast right here using the link below. For those interested, the manuscript is now up to … Continue reading →

Dahlia and Chindrastan Place Names Appeal

This is my new, imaginary sub-continent of Dahlia and Chindrastan. I have created it for forthcoming wargaming campaigns, but it also forms a critical part of my next book for Pen & Sword, because I have been describing in words and pictures precisely how I have created it. But … Continue reading →

Sawmill Village Imagi-Nations Game

Iain Burt came down from darkest Essex to play our once-a-year dust-up, featuring hundreds of 30mm Spencer Smiths (and this year some Holger Erikssons too). We chose Charles S Grant's "Chance Encounter" scenario from Scenarios for Wargames (1981). The rules were my own "Shot, Steel & Stone" … Continue reading →

Ayton 2016: Games for the Weekend

Speaking now as the umpire of the campaign, rather than as a roving reporter, I can tell you that the last few days have been incredibly busy, preparing for the weekend and collating the scores of emails coming my way from the nine players. It's always interesting to discover who the really chatty … Continue reading →