One of the best things about early retirement has been the luxury of time, especially hobby time. Time to explore options and test out proposals and theories and time to backtrack and try and try again. A luxury not usually available in war or the workplace.
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| The Oerberg army ready to see action again. |
When it comes to a wargame, how a set of rules reflects the history is only one facet. Various other considerations such as the feel of the game, how emotionally, intellectually and visually engaging the game is as, how practical it is in existing circumstances, and so on are also important.
To cut this short, I've decided that on my smaller table with the hex grid, using smaller forces, I can go back to individual figures like I wanted at the start.
Your methods are ever evolving, Ross, like life itself.
ReplyDeleteOooh. Quite right!
DeleteThere are days when I am reminded of an old song "All my life's a circle..." but that is the natural way of things.
DeleteThere is something particularly pleasing in a toy soldier way about individual figures. I look forward to seeing these fellows in action.
ReplyDeleteBeing polite, they will wait for the other side to deform as well. Could be a while.
DeleteAs they say ‘what goes around, comes around’ :-)
ReplyDeleteThey do, and it does!
DeleteFine looking force to go with. Always liked the scenic route. Whatever happens, well, that's what I intended to happen (usually) :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. Just takes a while for the executive powers to get the message.
Delete>using smaller forces, I can go back to individual figures
ReplyDeletewait- What?! THis doesn't make sense. Aren't we all req'd to take out add'l house mortgages to pay for the parking lots of figures we need to crowd onto the tbltop?...
Homecasting, no remortgaging required.... very dangerous!
DeleteFabulous looking figures!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that laying out the toys on the battlefield before the start of the game is probably one of my favourite parts (after winning convincingly of course).
ReplyDeleteA most timely sentiment—I will officially retire (early) at the end of next week, Very much loking forward to the shift in lifestyle and consequent approach to hobby activity.
ReplyDeleteYou may have missed "Doing things solo and being able to suit one's own tastes"?
ReplyDeleteAs Matt mentioned, arranging (and even rearranging) is a big part of the joy.
Enjoy this development (back to origins/most desired approach) and we'll enjoy the ride with you!
Regards, James