Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Blog

Counting colours

This entry was posted on January 5, 2018 by Guy Bowers.

I've been doing some Spring cleaning in my office. Perhaps that should be 'Winter cleaning' as Spring is still far away, judging by the weather... Read more

WSS Podcast episode 11

This entry was posted on December 24, 2017 by Jasper Oorthuys.

It's the season for late-night stories! Angus had a chat with Marc DeSantis about the background fiction he wrote for Gates of Antares. Besides that... Read more

A Battle Royale! Bolt Action in 15mm.

This entry was posted on December 21, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

Last night we tried a little experiment at the South Devon Games Club. As it was the last game-night before Christmas, it was suggested that... Read more

My game for Poldercon 2018 - Black Ops WW2

This entry was posted on December 18, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

PolderCon is an excellent Dutch wargames convention held every year in the city of Utrecht. So far, I've been invited every time to run a game... Read more

Prepping for the Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge and PolderCon

This entry was posted on December 17, 2017 by Jasper Oorthuys.

Like Guy, I too have signed up for this year's Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge. Guy has already explained how the Challenge works, so that saves me... Read more

Gearing up for the Analogue Painting Challenge

This entry was posted on December 14, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

It is almost time for the 8th Analog Painting Challenge. For those not familiar with the Challenge, the concept is simple: you publicly set yourself a goal... Read more

Savage Core

This entry was posted on December 8, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

Savage Core Author: Jobby and Steve Saler Publisher: Lucid Eye Publications Pages: 88-page softback System: Initiative-based with D10 Price: £12 Review by Rossco Watkins Savage... Read more

Unboxing The Battle of Berlin

This entry was posted on November 24, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

At Warfare 2017, I purchased the shiny new Warlord Games 'Battle for Berlin' boxed set. The Battle of Berlin boxed set. It literally gives you everything... Read more

The WS&S Rules Challenge

This entry was posted on November 16, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

In our current issue (WS&S 93), in Parting Shots, Mark Backhouse sets out our challenge to wargamers and to lay down the gauntlet for all... Read more

Guilty as charged

This entry was posted on November 13, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

I recently asked my boss Jasper for feedback on my blogs. He wittily retorted that he would be surprised if anyone could still follow my... Read more