Tabletop Wargames: A Designers’ and Writers’ Handbook

Tabletop Wargames: A Designers’ and Writers’ Handbook

Unlike chess or backgammon, tabletop wargames have no single, accepted set of rules. Most wargamers at some point have had a go at writing their own rules and virtually all have modified commercially available sets to better suit their idea of the ideal game or to adapt favorite rules to a different historical period or setting. But many who try soon find that writing a coherent set of rules is harder than they thought, while tweaking one part of an existing set can often have unforeseen consequences for the game as a whole. Now, at last, help is at hand. Veteran gamer and rules writer John Lambshead has teamed up with the legendary Rick Priestley, creator of Games Workshopâ€™s phenomenally successful Warhammer system, to create this essential guide for any would-be wargame designer or tinkerer. Rick and John give excellent advice on deciding what you want from a wargame and balancing â€˜realismâ€™ (be it in a historical or a fantasy/sci-fi context) with playability. They discuss the relative merits of various mechanisms (cards, dice, tables) then discuss how to select and combine these to handle the various essential game elements of turn sequences, combat resolution, morale etc to create a rewarding and playable game that suits your tastes and requirements
Country USA
Brand Pen & Sword Military
Manufacturer Pen and Sword Military
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 120 integrated colour illustrations
ReleaseDate 2016-09-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781783831487

Country	USA
Brand	Pen & Sword Military
Manufacturer	Pen and Sword Military
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	120 integrated colour illustrations
ReleaseDate	2016-09-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781783831487

Tabletop Wargames: A Designers’ and Writers’ Handbook

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