Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum

EP14 The Game of War

Aug 3, 2021
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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.
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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.
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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.
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