I thought Brent Oman's article on 25mm figures was excellent. All of us have returned from conventions feeling that we are not part of the "In Crowd" if we game in 15mm. Somehow we'll be thought of as puerile, poor or sacrilegious if we don't game with sophisticated 25mm figures. I think a great case can be made for 15mm figures and will list some reasons. However, in the final analysis, we are just playing with toys and its not that important after all.

1. Storage space is easier in 15mm.

2. Expense is less. As long as there are sick children in the world, I would not fee comfortable with a million dollar toy collection.

3. Big Battalions: 24 figures is about right and is attainable in 15mm.

4. Fog of War: A general should have to squint when a unit a mile away enters the table a la Rod Steiger in WATERLOO.

5. Big Battles: I like to fight Gettysburg, Waterloo and Molliwitz on the table and be Frederick instead of a corporal.

6. Diversity: Because of storage space and other factors, many 25mm gainers have a narrow focus. This can be excellent but is not for everyone.

7. Flanks: Although seldom achieved, it is possible to have a flank attack.

8. Time: Our stay on earth is short and 15mm figures generally paint quicker.

9. Transporting to conventions is easier.

10. The look of the thing - they look good in masses on the table. And its easy to substitute similar looking troops like Russian militia for Landwehr.

To sum up, Brent Oman is one of my favorite MWAN writers. I have read his F-P War articles numerous times and I agree with everything he said about 25mm's. I also feel that we should never argue or have childish debates about our toys in MWAN or elsewhere as we should concentrate on the most important things in life - like families, history and the Golden Rule, and I know Brent would agree with me.

I just thought I would scribble a few lines directed at youngsters or novices to let them know that it is possible to have a large 15mm collection that covers all of history and combined with war movies and books and the Friendship of your wargaming friends and MWAN comrades can make you very happy and with no regrets about any perceived mandatory scale to game in.