robert piepenbrink  | 01 Dec 2019 5:21 a.m. PST |
When was this alleged time? Because I've been a historical miniature wargamer for 50 years and the oldest wargamers I knew had neither. |
 etotheipi  | 01 Dec 2019 5:33 a.m. PST |
When wargaming I always wear my farting jacket and enjoy a good fart or two per hour. |
| Gunfreak | 01 Dec 2019 11:28 a.m. PST |
I think someone has confused wargamers with actual generals enjoying a cigar, cognac and sending soldiers to their death. |
| Mike Petro | 01 Dec 2019 3:01 p.m. PST |
A farting jacket?! And I thought I was posh and sophisticated. |
| advocate | 02 Dec 2019 5:57 a.m. PST |
I nearly match Robert in length of time wargaming, and no, it has never been a thing. |
| 79thPA | 02 Dec 2019 7:57 a.m. PST |
I can't tell a "good" cigar from a "bad" cigar -- they all taste the same to me. |
| Shagnasty | 02 Dec 2019 9:53 a.m. PST |
My first knowledge of miniature war gaming was an article in Readers' Digest showing Brits gaming wearing ties, sweaters or jackets, enjoying adult beverages and smoking either pipes or cigars. This event has always informed my view of the game and is that to which I aspire. Sadly, only one of my friends shares that aspiration and the others no longer tolerate smoking nor desire to dress for the occasion. My own doctor has, of course, advised against such activity. My circle do still have adult beverages where appropriate whilst gaming. |
| Mithmee | 02 Dec 2019 1:27 p.m. PST |
Sorry I do not smoke so the answer is… No |
| Syrinx0 | 02 Dec 2019 7:34 p.m. PST |
I do have a smoking jacket and several fez which can be quite useful in the winter months as our club is a bit cool. Have not smoked cigarettes, cigar or pipe in decades though. Gave it all up. |
| Dn Jackson | 02 Dec 2019 9:23 p.m. PST |
Not since I got married. My wife is allergic so I gave them up. |
| The Beast Rampant | 03 Dec 2019 10:04 a.m. PST |
I'll stick with my bubble pipe. |
| Frederick | 04 Dec 2019 9:43 a.m. PST |
I don't smoke (normally) but every now and then (like every two years or so) my buddies talk me into a cigar |
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