AI Snips
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Early Wargaming
- Dan Carlin's early wargaming lacked formal rules, relying on imagination.
- An encounter in London introduced him to rule-based wargaming, which initially felt restrictive.
Discovering Rulesets
- As a child, Dan Carlin played with toy soldiers, enjoying imaginative battles.
- He later discovered rule sets like Chainmail, co-authored by Gary Gygax, which added complexity.
Building Armies and Community
- Building miniature armies in the 1970s was challenging due to limited resources in the U.S.
- Wargaming communities formed around hobby shops, fostering camaraderie and competition.