GENCON XIV: LOW ON HISTORICAL MINIATURE EVENTS
While at Pacific Origins, I received a preregistration for GENCON. I was disappointed to discover that of 103 events (including auction, special meetings, and flea market) there were only 7 Historical Miniature events! One can only hope that there are many more that were notpreregistered and many historical gaming openings will be available.
NAVAL RULES "RESURFACE"
The popular SHIP OF THE LINE rules are now available in reprint from Juggernaut, 6020 Keystone St., Philadelphia, PA 19135. They will soon bring out a set of Naval Rules for the 1900-1945 period. Juggernaut recently bought out ATTACK WARGAMING and are selling that material at a very low price. Their stated policy is "If for any reason anyone should find our merchandise objectionable, come and speak with us about it (with documentation). Should we find your objections valid and reasonable, we will alter the item to a more agreeable state or discontinue it entirely."
C IN C HAS NEW DISTRIBUTOR
Pfc Inc. has announced its appointment as distributor of selected C in C miniatures. The line carried by Pfc will include 741/285 armour selections and 5 different 1/4800 naval miniature groupings for use with AH's "Bismark". New C in C releases will be made available in the future.
G.D.W. MOVES
Game Designers Workshop, Inc. has moved to Bloomington, IL. Effective immediately their new address will be:
- G.D.W., POB 1646, Bloomington, IL 61701.
The PIKE AND SHOT and the JACKSON WARGAME SOCIETY is sponsoring a Renaissance Wargame Tourney on Nov. 28 and 29 in or near Jackson, MS. The tourney will be 15 and 25 mm miniatures only and will include much gaming and a painting competition. A $5.00 registration fee is required For further information write to: Michael W. Foury, 129 Melrose, Jackson, MS 39211.
GLEANINGS
Soldiers of the Queen "published quarterly, free with membership in The Victorian Military Society) Information available from J. Crouch (secretary), "Coombe Lea", Inholm Lane, North Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey, England.
This magazine devoted to the Colonial Period, (overwhelmingly the British colonial wars) is well worth investigating if you are interested. The latest issue to hand (No, 24, February 1981) had articles on The Mad Mullah of Somaliland and the expeditions mounted against him; an account of an action in the Matabele War, and a description of the Matebeie army in 1893. There is also a review of the film "Breaker Morant".
The articles are well written and are complete with line drawings, maps and photographs. Recommended.
Savage & Soldier (Published quarterly, $8.00 for 4 issues). Lynn Bodin, 14219 NE 74th St., Redmond, WA 98052.
The other Colonial Period publication. Volume 13 No. 1 has a lengthy article on the sedge of Chitral Fort, and a shorter one on the Zulu War centenary celebrations. There is also a review section covering things colonial. Well written and illustrated.
Breakout! (Published quarterly, $8.00 Aus./year) Military Simulations Pt. Ltd., 18 Foneca St., Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia.
This is a brand new publication "dedicated to furthering the gaming hobby in Australia". Volume 1 No. 1 (April-June 1981) has articles on The Battle of Kapyong (Korea), and on playing Yaquinto's "CV" Battle of Midway game There is also a short SF story and departments covering tablegaming, fantasy gaming and club news, as well as a review section. All in all there is something for everyone and should be worth a look if you have the opportunity.
Chicago Wargame Report (Published monthly, $4.00 for 12 issues) CWA, POB 10397, Fort Dearburn Station, Chicago, IL 60610
This small (10 page) newsletter is regularly packed with news and information for wargamers. The March 1981 edition is exceptional in being mostly letters on the "Are Fantasy Role Playing gamers real people?" debate. This question is obviously going to be a major topic of conversation in the gaming publications for some time to come. There is also extensive club and convention news.
Signal. (Published monthly $4 00 per year) c/o John Mansfield, 46 Carleton St, Oromacto, N B E2V 2C8, Canada
Another newsheet packed with information. No. 179 (May '81) has news of gaming companies, gaming clubs and gaming stores. as well as game and magazine reviews. Recommended.
The Grenadier. (Published quarterly, $7.00 for 4 issues). c/o Michael Sloan. 2950 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
With this issue (No 13, June 1981) The Grenadier will end as a house publicaiton of Game Designers Workshop. We are promised a change to a full magazine size format published bimonthly (perhaps).
This issue has articles on French armour in the Battle of France, playing SPl's Battle of Austerlitz game and plenty of game reviews. It will be interesting to see the new format. Incidently, The Crenadier does offer a honorarium of S7.50 for each printed page of text published. Send all articles for submission to Michael Sloan at the above address.
Gryphon. (Published quarterly, $10.00 per 4 issues). Baron Publishing Co., POB 820, La Puente, CA 91747.
An FRP and Sci-fi gaming magazine, No, 3 (Spring 1981) has many SF game reviews along with articles on FRP game tips and mapmaking for dungeon gaming. There are also fantasy figure reviews as well as convention and letters sections.
Gamers Guide. (Published bi-monthly, $12.00 for 6 issues) Gamers Guide, Hawkins Corners Rd. RR1, POB 224, Lee Center, NY 13363.
A boardgame review magazine with some additional articles on boardgame companies. The magazine is relatively new but some of the reviews are for games that have been out for some time. The writing style is good and all types of boardgames are covered.
Issue No. 2 (May-June 1981) reviews "Source of the Nile", "Snits Revenge", "Dwarf Mountain" and "Galactic Grenadiers" amongst many others. There is also a spotlight section of Fantasy Games Unlimited Inc.
Fire & Movement. (Published quarterly, $10.00 for 4 issues) Baron Publishing Co., POB 820, La Puente, CA 91747.
THE board wargaming magazine. Highly recommended for boardgamers. No. 25 (Spring 1981) has in-depth annalysis of Avalon Hill's "War and Peace"; Simulation Games' "Aces High"; Historical Perspective's "Sedge of Jerusalem". Simulation Publications' "Cityfight". There shorter reviews and analysis of a host of other games as well as articles on Computer Wargames game systems and book reviews. No Fantasy games.
Adventure Gaming. (Published monthly, $29.00 13 months) Manzakk Publishing Inc., POB 12 Norwood, OH 45212.
Another brand new magazine which seems a bit pricey. The intent is to provide something everybody interested in gaming, and Volume 1 No. 1 (July 1981) certainly covers the whole field. The initial issue has several interesting articles on gaming (and gamers) in general, rather than on areas of the hobby like FRP. For example there is a piece on women gamers and why there a more in the hobby There is also the more stuff: a convention report, game reviews and articles on DM'-ing. The magazine has promise, but it is expensive.
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