My name is Graham and welcome to my blog.
I started wargaming when at school some 30+ years ago. Over this period I, probably like many of you have dropped in and out of the hobby. I am always trawling the web looking for information and views on different aspects of the hobby. I hope you find something here you may like.
Many years ago I start collecting figures in what ever period my local club at the time were into. Since then I have changed scales, sides and rules too many times. When I decided recently to get back into wargaming I made a number of decisions that would shape my return to the hobby for me.
1. Having spent too many hours discussing rules with opponents rather than playing, I wanted rules that could be picked up and played fairly quickly, gave an enjoyable game and could be played in an evening or two.
2. I had to enjoy the look of the game. I am afraid to think how much time I have wasted rebasing units.
3. I have to own both sides. In the past I have invested in an army only to see the members of the club change scales and or periods leaving me alone. No more!
4. I have discovered the enjoyment from painting as much as the wargame so I get figures I like. This sometime means a choice about the style of game as the cost may mean I skirmish rather than fight with large armies.
The Think Tank 
Graham really good site enjoyed reading the articles keep up the good work Steve Larkin
Cheers.
I will post the 1812 scenarios over the next few months.
Hi Graham,just sent you a mail via e-bay so you know its Me now,and you will have my e-mail,be good to catch up and chat
best wishes
Mike(old Pikey)
ps nice blog,so what you going over to?
Graham we met at the show in Exeter earlier this year I would welcome your input in getting some rules written for my Greek War of Independence game, if you can help please email me sacredcarp@hotmail.com
regards, Geoff Coe in Taunton
Geoff.
More than happy to help in any way possible. I like writing rules although they are mainly aimed at the demo style of gaming, so my normal objectives are
1. Visual appearance of units
2. Minimum book keeping
3. Good pace of speed
4. Random turn durations.
if you are happy then I look forward to working with you
Thanks Graham, Do you have a contact number and address
Graham apologies my email has wiped your contact details could you please email them to me again sacredcarp@hotmail.com
Gordon please contact me.
Geoff Coe
Have just stumbled across your blog some great stuff I’m really enjoying the Napoleonic rules, and battle reports thanks for posting and keep up the good work.
Really glad you have found something of interest on the site. Hope you have the latest version of the rules? Any questions do not hesitate to drop me a line.
Regards
Graham
Thanks for getting back in touch, much appreciated. The chap has a prepaid commission for me from 12 months back now and I had (hopefully) assumed it was just an address or email issue. If he does surface I’d be most grateful for a nod.
Kind regards
Andy
Hi Graham , your game at the show was great this year , You expressed an interest in my latest set of rules , so just incase you lose that piece of paper they are called “a baton in both hands” , they are a “pay what you want” on rpgnow/wargamevault
Rob.
Glad you enjoyed the game and will check out your rules soon.
regards
Graham
Hi Graham,
Keen to chat about USSR rules. Couple you please drop me an email at leigh_neville@yahoo.com.au
All the best mate,
Leigh
Leigh.
Sorry for the delay but work is manic.
How can I help regarding USSR rules?
Regards
Graham
Hi Graham,
I am editor of Slingshot, the bimonthly publication of the Society of Ancients. I happened across your Welsh spearmen and English cavalry and would love to use the images for the upcoming issue. You will of course receive full accreditation and I am happy to include a link to your blog. Let me know if you are OK with this. I can be emailed at:
justinswanton@gmail.com
Cheers,
Justin Swanton
Hi, can I have the stl files for your stone cottage? Thank you TP
No problem will send it tomorrow.
Graham
Have sent them to you. Please enjoy them.
Regards
Graham
Hi interested that you are using Flower of Chivalry, I have had a few games with them and seem to provide what I am looking for, but seem to have a bit of an issue with the command range of units needing to be within 4” of the battle leader. This becomes more of an issue the bigger the battle formation, have you found the same or felt the need to change. Sorry to ask but can’t find any forums for discussion on the rules other than your posts. Thanks
Hi, Nigel.
Both myself and my club are happy with the rules. They take a bit of getting use to especially losing/wasting actions if you get the wrong order.
Regarding the Command radius, we have made changes. We have adjusted the command radius inline with their ability. We play in 28mm so double normal range is 8″ for Baffoon, 12″ for Plodding, 16″ for Efficient and 20″ for Brilliant 4″, 6″, 8″ and 10″ for your 15mms.
Hope that this helps.
Regards
Graham
Thanks Graham,
That’s really helpful, glad not only me that felt the need to adjust the command range. Appreciate the reply, a set of overlooked rules that seem to capture the period without over complicating.
Regards
Nigel