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POLL: The Natural Lifespan of Rules


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Personal logo John the OFM Supporting Member of TMP writes:

Heck. I always "tweak" any and all rules, because I know better than they do.
The only reason not to do so is for fanatics or tournaments.


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VOTING RESULTS
AnswerVotes%Chart
none of these/no opinion
1
1%
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yes, rules have a natural lifespan
15
16%
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no, rules do not have a natural lifespan
73
78%
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this is ridiculous
1
1%
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not my cup of tea
0
0%
 
other (explain)
3
3%
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POLL IS CLOSED
POLL DESCRIPTION

robert piepenbrink Supporting Member of TMP writes:

I've played and still play 60+ year old rules if they're suitable to troops and period, and I don't have any problem with them. But I've seen wargamers reject 10-15-year-old rules as hopelessly old-fashioned. Do rules have a "natural" or "normal" lifespan? Is there a period after which they become "vintage" instead of just "tested?" And does this vary with type of combat (land, sea, air) or type of play (tournament, club small circle of friends)?

Poll set up by Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian, based on this pre-poll discussion.