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The Last Conformist07 Apr 2025 1:03 a.m. PST

Depends a bit on the time period considered: I've played some games with rules I've written myself, but it's a long time ago.

robert piepenbrink Supporting Member of TMP07 Apr 2025 4:15 a.m. PST

Depends on year, opponents, and whether I can find a short enough set written by anyone else.

jefritrout07 Apr 2025 7:36 a.m. PST

I generally only play the rules that I've written at conventions.

Personal logo ColCampbell Supporting Member of TMP07 Apr 2025 8:59 a.m. PST

Although we do infrequently use rules completely written by one of our members, the Jackson Gamers have never been afraid of "improving" a rule set using home-grown modifications.

Jim

Frederick Supporting Member of TMP07 Apr 2025 9:25 a.m. PST

Full on rules, rarely – we do thought often use house rules for existing rulesets (for example, for Black Powder SYW we moved the fire phase to before the movement phase)

robert piepenbrink Supporting Member of TMP07 Apr 2025 1:18 p.m. PST

Is it still "my own rules" after my opponent has run through three iterations of "Improvements?"

Personal logo John the OFM Supporting Member of TMP07 Apr 2025 3:58 p.m. PST

By the time I get through my "modifications" and "improvements", to TSATF, there is still a vague family resemblance.

Sgt Slag08 Apr 2025 7:55 a.m. PST

Other:

I have only played two rulesets, since around 2000: 2e BattleSystem (TSR authored, OOP since 1992), and a set of Army Men rules I wrote in 1998 (self-published and sold, 1998-2007). I stopped playing all other war games. I don't play wargames often, shamefully, but when I do, these are the rule sets I play. My last wargame was played in 2022, in spite of COVID. Cheers!

Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian17 Apr 2025 9:49 p.m. PST

Note that BattleSystem is no longer OOP, it is available as a digital download.

SultanSevy07 May 2025 10:23 a.m. PST

Easily 50-65% of the time (I've designed two different sets of fantasy rules, and WWII tank battle rules). Working on development of sci-fi and pulp rules as we speak.

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