"Wargaming is dead, Long Live Wargaming" Topic

"Wargaming is in an interesting place right now and arguably the genre at large is more accessible than it's ever been: more choice, growing communities, mainstream acceptance of games in general… The rise of videogames also presents interesting avenues in terms of computer assisted wargaming AND alternate platforms. And yet it could also be in very real danger of dying out all-together, according to one man.

We were very lucky to have a quick chat with Richard Bodley-Scott, one of the three original creators of the Field of Glory tabletop wargaming system, and designer of digital spin-offs Pike & Shot and Sengoku Jidai. Read his thoughts on digital wargames, design adaptations, and why he thinks digital wargames are the future…."
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I have absolutely no interest in digital wargames of any sort.
For me, it's painted miniatures or nothing.
Still, it's an interesting read.

The interview was from 2016. He has some valid point about getting into the hobby but I think for many it's the modeling part of the hobby they like, old or young.

As RBS says the social aspect is missing from some of the digital games and I think that too is why many people are in the hobby.

I don't see the miniatures aspect of wargaming dying out. There's too many good figures out there and big companies with a vested interest in keeping things going who are developing strategies to keep people involved and bring new players in.

Wargames that can bring on screen or on a sort of 3D virtual show, with the WOW syndrome that you get for a well-done miniature table, plus the truly hidden units, possible finally able I.A. coming, and nearly instant 1000s of good looking-yet changeable= "figures" partially moving themselves (with orders via I.A.), might be the future. But he might be right, most of the existing dying breed of old gamers will have passed away before this will be real and affordable.
There will still be a small number of craft attracted fellows though. ASlso D printers that can fast give you reasonably coloured masses can help survival.

Although I have a huge interest in Historical Miniature Wargames I also enjoy video games related to military history. Such as some of the titles of the Call of Duty series. And "World of Tanks" which I am currently enjoying. Even though it's simulation to actual military battles is very limited, it is still highly enjoyable "driving" a Tiger or Sherman tank into battle.

Sometimes you want a martini, and sometimes you want a Manhattan. You're still drinking.

Same with video games and miniatures games.