(below is an email response to mpittermann email post about the satus of wargaming in Cape Town. His email is at the bottom. No insult to mpittermann intended)
No disrespect intended but I think it is a very sad indication of the sorry state of wargaming if the current situation in CT is only that of Warhammer and the products of Games workshop. I am sure to be flamed for this but Gamesworkshop and its products are to wargaming, as Diesel to clothing retail. Saying that Warhammer is the CT wargaming scene is like saying that Kate Moss is the only coke sniffing ramp model out there. Warhammer is fun, visual, and textually rich but it is not a great example of a war game and has more luck than strategy. Anyone can play warhammer (although few can paint it).
What about other wargames; ASL, Munchkin, Killer Bunnies, Diplomacy, and a host of great board games like Coursanne and other whose names I butcher and misspell. Given that CCG have channelled a fair amount of the need for the strategic rubbing nose of opponent in skilful ego glee crush, wargaming should be at the intellectual heart of CLAWS (Thor's hammer callouses, its even in the name of the organisation!)
Roleplaying is cathartic, allows for psychological development, thinking skills, problem solving and so much more. But through wargaming are rising world dominators made. If CLAWS and the CT community are not playing strategy games (cards, boards and computer alike) we become soft and ripe for invasion.
So come back to the boards people; they may sting your flesh at first; but the pain is worth it!
Storm Maker
>>> "mpittermann" <mpittermann@yahoo.co.uk> 2007/02/21 05:23:54 pm >>>
Since the question about wargaming cropped up, this is the current
situation (as far as I know) in CT.
Sundays at Wizards from 10am - 4pm. (Interest has dropped off recently
with not many people pitching. Games usually need to be organized in
advance). Mainly Warhammer 40K. About 1 fantasy player available that
I know of (me, though still learning)). Also the terrain for the
tables her is shocking, though is looking to improve soon (hopefully)
Monday Nights at Boys and Men's Hobby Shop (www.hobbyshop.co.za) R10
lets you play for the night. 12 Permanent tables set up, all with
varied terrain. Mix of Fantasy and 40K. Mainly 40k. Usually runs 2 40k
tournaments a month entry usually R50.
Alternate Sundays is Warhammer Fantasy at Tokai Library. Not sure on
times, and which alternate Sundays it starts, but can find out.
Usually 2000pt Games.
This is all the regular stuff. Impromptu games still happen but are
more infrequent.
Current wargaming on campus is lacking due to the lack of terrain for
actual wargaming, and players, and venues with tables big enough.
Cheers