Midwest Wargamers Association Newsletter

Table of Contents #53

Rule Sets, Variants, and Ideas

Ram and Board
Simple rules for ancient naval warfare from Bob Richardson.
Campaign Matrix Game
Chris Engel explains his ideas on player 'arguments.'
March On Deployment System
Brian Lewis delivers a method to bring forces onto the tabletop.
Manifest Destiny
The "penny" rules for the Mexican-American War are fast and fun. By Ron Prillaman.
Colonial Three in One
Andy Dumelow offers to rearrange your British-Zulu thinking if you have moveable tables.
Personal Combat
Howard Whitehouse adds officer actions to Science vs. Pluck rules.
Backyard Wars
Joe Barrette wants to link 54mm rules with terrain in the great outdoors.
Adding Women to the American Frontier
Stephen Lawrence offers combat actions other than screaming.
From the Bronze Age to Nuclear Age
David Corbett discusses the paradox of ancient rules.

Historical Articles, Scenarios, and Replays

Basic Colonial Campaign Info
Howard Whitehouse provides some numbers on column length, daylight hours, and more.
El Moungar (Part I)
Mark Weitz details the historical background to this French Foreign Legion battle in Morocco.
Wargaming 2015
Jan Tomczyk reports on US Army simulations.
Gettysburg
Jeff Jones lets you take a crack at the ACW battle in this scenario.
What Do I Tell The King?
A Seven Years War battle reply at Hansbruck from Bob Richardson.
Opequon
This ACW battle, also known as 3rd Winchester, is in On To Richmond scenario form. By David Corbett.
Battle Report: Eylau
The refight of the Napoleonic winter battle.
Fanion
David Bonk's column examines Carnage and Glory Napoleonic computer rules using a French attack on a Russian position.
Who's Afraid of Big Bad Brave?
David Corbett analyzes the military performance of American Indians during the Revolutionary War.

Terrain and Painting Tips

Wargamer's Notebook
Chuck Vadun goes on the Toad's Wild Ride for paint products.
Thoughts on Easy Trees
The trials, errors, and successes of treemaker Rob Dean.

Reviews, News, and Other Views

Editorial
Editor and Publisher Hal Thinglum tosses in the towel.
Mirliton 25mm Figures
Curtis Murff reviews these new ancients figures.
Wargame Products Availability
Hal Thinglum and others offer 14 mini-reviews of products that span wargaming time periods.
My Hobby Wish List
Designer Arty Conliffe asks for nothing but positive reviews.
TwinCon '91 Report
Joel Gregory provides an indepth convention report.
Little Wars 1991 Report
Stephen Lawrence recounts the big convention.
Mr. Gajo Visits Richton Park
George Johnson offers some light-hearted fiction.
Wargame Magazine Review
Steve Dake reviews wargame magazines.
Fighter Pilot Tactics
Chris Engle reviews a book on the techniques of daylight air combat and includes drawings to illustrate his points.
Battles to Remember
Don Featherstone, from 1962, in his greatest tabletop battle memory.
Bits and Pieces
Tod Kershner examines a variety of new products
Letters to the Editor
A potpourri of personality from the readers of MWAN.
Wargaming Clubs of America
Steve Dake surveys wargame clubs and their activities and publications.

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