SWS 5 - Solo Campaigns Part 2
Posted by solowargamingshow on December 5th, 2007
This is our much requested continuation of Solo Campaigns. In Part 2 we discuss suggested materials for starting your campaign, selecting your initial map and determining the size and costs of your initial units. We also present another episode of the Solo Footlocker looking at a technique for Solo Diplomacy in Solo Campaigns and we do a Solo News wrap up of new and interesting items available for Solo Wargaming.
It’s Good To Be Back!
Campaign Map
The Mead Binder makes a good campaign journal
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Good campaign references
Map showing gaming area in circle and with notes of off worlds
More maps and banners
A solo diplomacy table
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December 6th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Hi Deano,
It is good to hear your back doing the show. Just wanted to let you know that I personally appreciate what you are doing with the show very much. I have been following your podcasts since they began and eagerly await each new show.
What ever happens do not let yourself become discouraged from disparaging remarks others might make on TMP. As you and others are fully aware the world is chock full of idiots even on TMP. Just use the ignore button on them and keep on trucking. You are doing a fine job with the show.
It is no easy task giving up your free time and effort to put together these podcasts and I just wanted to remind you that you do have a growing audience out here that support you. Your format is great, the information and insight you provide is invaluable.
I purchased the Martin Hacket Fantasy Wargaming book you recommended and have found it to be a great tool in planning out my own upcoming solo campaign.
I do not think I will ever be able to afford some other older more expensive out of print books you make reference to however any information or advice that you can make from them or explain is greatly appreciated. Your attention to detail in explaining the methodology and concepts from these books has been very helpful.
I chose to start out my own campaign using Montjoie medieval skirmish rules from Two Hour Wargames. Montjoie allows for starting with a small medieval retinue of a few figures and have that force grow over time into a much larger force. I like this concept as it allows me to gradually paint medieval 28mm figures individually and as the campaign progress a back story is developed around each miniature. In addition I scratch build terrain and scenery pieces as the campaign unfolds.
I am playing out Owain Glyndŵr’s Welsh Revolt. The revolt started out very small with a handful of combatants beginning with several small raids that grew gradually as time passed into a full blown War of Welsh Independence.
Mythic’s Role Playing rules system along the Game Master Emulator and Variations books for filling out the story line and background scenes is a great tool. By using Mythic’s ‘Fate Chart’ and my own modified versions of it and the ‘Event Meaning Subject and Action Tables’ I have been able to develop and integrate additional elements and rules mechanisms mentioned in Hackett’s book and from your podcasts into my Campaign.
Happy Holidays
December 6th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
G’day Deano, i am an other one that appreciates your work, and i have been with you from the beginning.
Love the new site - and the addition of photos enhances your pod casts.
Many thanks, Ian
December 14th, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Glad you are back on the Solo Track, Deano. Ihave been a listener from the very beginning of your Solo show. Your efforts are much appreciated. Looking Forward to the next broadcast.