"Which Featherstone book" Topic
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| Who asked this joker | 02 Jul 2009 6:38 a.m. PST |
I'm building my vacation reading stack for our summer vacation this year. I typically take a historical book or two, a novel and something game related. This year, I thought I'd pick up one of the books by Donald Featherstone. I have narrowed it down to 2 books. "Solo Wargaming" and "Wargames". I am torn. I'll probably end up getting both eventually but only want to purchase one right now. The question is, which one would you buy first…and why? Thanks, John |
 20thmaine  | 02 Jul 2009 6:48 a.m. PST |
Solo Wargames. It's pretty useful – some chapters more than others, and may inspire your future gaming somewhat. I'd recommend Wargame Campaigns as a companion volume. Wargames is of historical interest really, by the time it was published Featherstone himself had moved onto the rules in Advanced Wargames. Not to say it isn't interesting, I have an old copy, but it's pretty basic. |
| A Near Thing | 02 Jul 2009 6:51 a.m. PST |
I found the most rewarding to read was his "Battles with Toy Soldiers" (1970). However that isn't one of your two so I really should pay attention to the question… |
| IUsedToBeSomeone | 02 Jul 2009 7:15 a.m. PST |
Has anyone seen the John Curry reprints and knows what quality they are? I was disappointed in the reproduction quality of the recent The Wargame, etc (and subsequently picked up an original copy instead).
Mike
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| skinkmasterreturns | 02 Jul 2009 1:57 p.m. PST |
I picked up "Solo Wargaming" at Cold Wars. If you have even a remote interest in the subject,I highly recommend it. My copy was fine as to the level of quality. |
| John D Salt | 02 Jul 2009 5:41 p.m. PST |
This year, I thought I'd pick up one of the books by Donald Featherstone. I have narrowed it down to 2 books. "Solo Wargaming" and "Wargames".I am torn. I'll probably end up getting both eventually but only want to purchase one right now. The question is, which one would you buy first…and why?
"Wargames", because it is the nearest thing to being the book that started the hobby as we know it today. Not having read "Tank and Infantry Action on the St. James' Road" is as big an omission in your literary experience as not knowing "The Battle of Hook's Farm" or "Action at Twin Farms". "Solo Wargaming" may be the better book, but "Wargames" is by far the more important. All the best, John. |
| Martin Rapier | 03 Jul 2009 2:41 a.m. PST |
Yes, 'Wargames' is the way to go. We even ran 'Tank and Infantry Action on the St. James' Road' a couple of years ago at the club as a tribute. We used proper Airfix Panthers though rather than ones cast from plaster of paris! |
| battleeditor | 03 Jul 2009 6:09 a.m. PST |
"Wargames", though I also love "Solo Wargaming". The rules are still surprisingly useful. Henry
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| Who asked this joker | 06 Jul 2009 10:47 a.m. PST |
The answer ended up being BOTH! OMM has a $6.95 USD postage charge +$1 per extra item. If it was a marketing ploy, it worked on me!  Thanks for the input! John |
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