Which is your favourite of the miniature wargame magazines? I am thinking of splurging on a subscription but I haven't decided which I'd go with. Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
It depends a bit on your personal playing preferences of course.
Currently I am subscribed to both MWBG and WSS, and I like MWBG for its atmosphere and "DIY" feel towards wargaming. MWBG has a regular number of opinion pieces on how to approach the hobby, and is almost not tied to any existing ruleset. I think it's the better magazine for the DIY wargamer.
WSS I prefer for its in-depth coverage of the theme that is featured in a specific issue: history, scenarios, miniatures, ... all linked to the same conflict. That gives a nice overview, and for a wargamer with a broad interest, you can always find something useful. It also has regular opinion pieces, which I like reading a lot as well.
MWBG is monthly, WSS is bimonthly. The latter is sometimes a bit too long for a wargaming junkie :-)
Now that is fast!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to receive my copy!
I received it in the mail this morning ;-)
DeleteWhich is your favourite of the miniature wargame magazines? I am thinking of splurging on a subscription but I haven't decided which I'd go with. Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteMatthew,
DeleteIt depends a bit on your personal playing preferences of course.
Currently I am subscribed to both MWBG and WSS, and I like MWBG for its atmosphere and "DIY" feel towards wargaming. MWBG has a regular number of opinion pieces on how to approach the hobby, and is almost not tied to any existing ruleset. I think it's the better magazine for the DIY wargamer.
WSS I prefer for its in-depth coverage of the theme that is featured in a specific issue: history, scenarios, miniatures, ... all linked to the same conflict. That gives a nice overview, and for a wargamer with a broad interest, you can always find something useful. It also has regular opinion pieces, which I like reading a lot as well.
MWBG is monthly, WSS is bimonthly. The latter is sometimes a bit too long for a wargaming junkie :-)