Editor in Chief Bill | 15 Jan 2019 8:16 p.m. PST |
Do you peruse miniature wargaming manuals for entertainment? |
Titchmonster | 15 Jan 2019 8:49 p.m. PST |
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etotheipi | 15 Jan 2019 8:57 p.m. PST |
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Extra Crispy | 15 Jan 2019 8:59 p.m. PST |
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Winston Smith | 15 Jan 2019 9:11 p.m. PST |
No to rulebooks. But I do read army lists for fun. |
Parzival | 15 Jan 2019 9:12 p.m. PST |
Yes, though maybe "entertainment" isn't the correct word (it certainly isn't for some of them!). |
vdal1812 | 15 Jan 2019 9:45 p.m. PST |
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Old Contemptibles | 15 Jan 2019 11:21 p.m. PST |
No. A trip to the dentist is preferable. |
evilgong | 15 Jan 2019 11:40 p.m. PST |
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Sharpe52 | 15 Jan 2019 11:41 p.m. PST |
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arthur1815 | 16 Jan 2019 12:00 a.m. PST |
Not for 'fun' in the way that I'd read a detective story, for example, but out of curiosity to see how the author has tackled the issues of portraying whatever aspect/era/levelof warfare is involved. Sometimes I find ideas I can adapt or borrow; much of the time reading a set of rules is enough to dissuade me from actually playing a game with them. |
robert piepenbrink | 16 Jan 2019 12:05 a.m. PST |
Topic and OP disagree. No, I will not read rulebooks for fun. As with arthur1815, sometimes for ideas. I'll read scenario books for fun, though--especially RPG ones. |
UshCha | 16 Jan 2019 12:12 a.m. PST |
No, I will read a rulebook if a review indicates it is a step forward. Not been any in the last few years as far as I am concerned. Playable in 2 hrs with players with no experience is not an advance to me, just a dunb down. |
Old Contemptibles | 16 Jan 2019 12:17 a.m. PST |
I collect scenarios. I find them more useful and interesting. |
Chuckaroobob | 16 Jan 2019 12:35 a.m. PST |
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Tacitus | 16 Jan 2019 12:43 a.m. PST |
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Random Die Roll | 16 Jan 2019 3:46 a.m. PST |
Yes
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Joes Shop | 16 Jan 2019 5:49 a.m. PST |
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Allen57 | 16 Jan 2019 6:38 a.m. PST |
Yeah, we are all such nerds. |
Timmo uk | 16 Jan 2019 7:25 a.m. PST |
Interest – yes. Fun – no. |
Legion 4 | 16 Jan 2019 7:31 a.m. PST |
Interest in the subject … but yes, as Allen put it we are all nerds … |
Gone Fishing | 16 Jan 2019 8:07 a.m. PST |
Most rules make for pretty dry reading, which to be fair, isn't much of a criticism; it's not their purpose to be spine-tingling page turners. But there are some notable exceptions: 1.) Pony Wars by Ian Beck – if reading this doesn't make a fellow want to start painting hordes of Injuns and modelling buttes I fear for his red blood supply 2.) Gutshot – these have faded from the Wild West limelight a bit, but remain one of the best reads around (in addition to being a fine set of rules, of course!). Full of enthusiasm for the genre, these are great fun to read in one's cowhide chair with a steaming cup of Arbuckles near at hand. Or tequila if it's an hour or two after sunup. 3.) Pretty much anything by Howard Whitehouse. I don't laugh out loud very often while reading, but his rules consistently do this to me. They are a hoot! I agree that reading scenarios is even more enjoyable. It's always fun to dream what figures to use and how to set the table up. |
mad monkey 1 | 16 Jan 2019 9:44 a.m. PST |
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Uesugi Kenshin | 16 Jan 2019 9:50 a.m. PST |
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Frederick | 16 Jan 2019 9:54 a.m. PST |
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Patrick Sexton | 16 Jan 2019 10:25 a.m. PST |
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ZULUPAUL | 16 Jan 2019 10:27 a.m. PST |
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Dynaman8789 | 16 Jan 2019 10:51 a.m. PST |
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blacksmith | 16 Jan 2019 11:30 a.m. PST |
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rustymusket | 16 Jan 2019 1:01 p.m. PST |
I have recently begun reading rules out of interest in a period and to see others' ideas for gaming a period. I mostly read them when some history is part of or introduces the rules. Black Powder and Napoleon's Battles 4th edition and Snappy Nappy are examples. I never understood why some of my friends did this before, but now I justify it to myself as just reading like any other book. Plus at 68 years old, I believe it gets my mind working a bit more than just reading history or a fiction work. |
21eRegt | 16 Jan 2019 1:04 p.m. PST |
I used to. If it was Napoleonic I got it and read it. Now I have to force myself to read the simplistic junk that is fashionable. |
20thmaine | 16 Jan 2019 3:46 p.m. PST |
Sure do – it's the only explanation for why I buy sets of rules for eras I have no interest in… |
Doctor X | 16 Jan 2019 3:56 p.m. PST |
I would say peruse more than read. First thing I look at is the turn sequence, then the quick reference sheet to see how command, firing, morale, and melee are done. If I find those points appealing to my taste I do a deeper dive. |
Uesugi Kenshin | 16 Jan 2019 4:04 p.m. PST |
I actually REALLY like to read army lists even over rules. Both Sci-first and Historical. |
MSU John | 16 Jan 2019 7:05 p.m. PST |
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Martin Rapier | 17 Jan 2019 12:25 a.m. PST |
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miniMo | 17 Jan 2019 9:35 a.m. PST |
Only the fun ones! Generally yes, Phil Barker's no. Scenarios and army lists are the funnest parts. |
SultanSevy | 20 Jan 2019 10:09 a.m. PST |
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von Schwartz | 11 Feb 2019 8:35 p.m. PST |
Yeah…….kinda sad ain't it? |
von Schwartz | 11 Feb 2019 8:37 p.m. PST |
Hey Winston, where do you get your army lists?! |