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PatrickC -> Have wargames grown bigger? (8/31/2004 11:58:52 PM)
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I started playing wargames in 1968, and I was practically obsessed with them for decades. But sometime in the 90s, I found I just didn't have the time or patience for 'em anymore.
Just recently, I downloaded SP:WaW for old times' sake. Kinda reminds me of SL/ASL--one of the most exciting wargames ever.
Unfortunately, even with the computer, I find that the typical wargame has too many moving parts. The maps are too big, there are too many units to move around each turn--and even when the game is good (as SP:WaW is), to me it gets to be a drag after a while.
So far I've tried only the scenarios marked Small or Medium. Even some of the "Small" battles have too many units for my liking. Medium is way too big. I don't know how some folks manage to play campaigns, much less "mega-campaigns."
I think I may switch to miniatures. DBA seems just about right to me these days.
--Patrick
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