Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

Or in this case, the cool looking troops or the games to use them in? I think we are all pretty sure that gaming of some kind has always been in the history of Man. The first wager could have been if Org would kill the saber-toothed tiger or just end up as lunch. Recently, though, I think the order may have switched.

Our hobby is lucky to have so many different companies, large and small, that produce figures of all types for use in miniatures gaming. I for one see a new figure on a website or in a catalog (yes, I still can turn a page without a mouse!) and then immediately start thinking about how to justify buying some. How many of you have a bunch of unpainted figs sitting somewhere? And I won't ask how LONG they have been waiting. I picked up the 25mm Viking Horde by Foundry a few years back at ATC, and they are still sitting quietly in the box, not primed nor based, but not forgotten either.

Now, I have another problem. I'll blame it on the people at PULPFIGURES.COM. They have some really nice looking figures that can be used in a variety of interesting game scenarios. So, you see, that's the question: Buy the figures and then find a set of rules, or stay with one period with less choices to confuse the buyer? As I've said here before, it's up to the hobbyist to decide which way to go. Don't be surprised at Drums next year if you see a game with the new Zeppelin Troopen figs dropping out of an airship on some poor unfortunate ground pounders!

Other News

I stop at Ft. Meigs once a week to check on our hand-outs and the small diorama I maintain in the giftshop. Sometimes, a few visitors are taking the tour or shopping for books or souvenirs. I usually don't stop when the yellow buses are in the parking lot, because I know I won't have time to talk to the staff. Everyone I talk to who visits this site is very impressed with the new museum and the fort. Many say it's the best kept secret in Northwest Ohio. So I'm putting the word out: Get up here (or down here for the Wolverines) and visit this great historical site while the weather is good! You can call the fort at (419) 874-4121 for summer hours and information on special events, or check the website: www.fortmeigs.org.