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Author: Napoleon of the West

What is the Difference Between Fantasy and Historical Wargaming?
Wargaming

What is the Difference Between Fantasy and Historical Wargaming?

Posted on March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

The age old debate within our hobby, historical or fantasy/sci-fi. It seems like Fantasy has almost completely won that debate, with historical miniature wargaming being…

Hobby Update 2/28/24
Hobby Updates

Hobby Update 2/28/24

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

After a big convention weekend, I had a lot to sort out. My hall included, the rest of the 6mm Thirty Years War minis I…

Williamsburg Muster 2024 Report
Wargaming

Williamsburg Muster 2024 Report

Posted on February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

Williamburg Muster is a historical wargaming convention held in . . . Williamsburg, VA. It was an absolute blast, and the best convention I’ve been…

What Do I Like About Wargaming Conventions?
Wargaming

What Do I Like About Wargaming Conventions?

Posted on February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

I think most wargamers that have been to a convention have had a great time, but what is it exactly that we like about these…

Hobby Update 2/13/24
Hobby Updates

Hobby Update 2/13/24

Posted on February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

A quick Hobby Update coming out of Super Bowl weekend, because something much more important than the big game is coming up, the Williamsburg Muster!…

5 Great Wargaming Podcast You Should Listen To
Wargaming

5 Great Wargaming Podcast You Should Listen To

Posted on February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

Today I’d like to bring to your attention some of the best historical wargaming podcast out there in my opinion. I enjoy all of these…

Hobby Update 2/6/24
Hobby Updates

Hobby Update 2/6/24

Posted on February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

While I continued work on my main Thirty Years War project this week, both with minis and rules writing. I have gone off on some…

How Important Should Leaders Be in Wargames?
Wargaming

How Important Should Leaders Be in Wargames?

Posted on February 1, 2024February 2, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

The age old question wargame rules authors, how do we reflect the difference commanders had on the wars they fought in. Do you give the…

Hobby Update 1/30/24
Hobby Updates

Hobby Update 1/30/24

Posted on January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

I can’t believe the first month of the year has gone by so fast! I was on vacation this week, so while I didn’t get…

Live Free or Die Rule Review
Reviews

Live Free or Die Rule Review

Posted on January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 by Napoleon of the West

Today I will review the big battle American War of Independence rules, Live Free or Die. They are a simple, fun set of rules for…

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