Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*** Sorry about that, everyone! The previous upload had a glitch where the beginning was completely blank. It looked fine in my editor, but something went wrong during the export/upload process, and I missed it before it went live. That one’s entirely on me!
I’ve been out at a game all day and only noticed the issue when I got home. Instead of leaving the broken video up, I’ve deleted it and re-uploaded the correct version.
My sincere apologies if you already left a comment on the first one—I really appreciate your patience! ❤️ ***
Should civilians appear on historical tabletop battlefields? After visiting the Partizan, I started thinking about the role of civilians, refugees and non-combatants in tabletop wargaming. From subtle scenic vignettes and storytelling elements to civilians directly influencing gameplay objectives, this video explores the pros and cons of including ordinary people in historical wargames. Do civilians make battlefields feel more immersive and historically authentic, or do they push tabletop gaming into uncomfortable territory? I also discuss how civilians feature in the upcoming 1812 Retreat from Moscow Battle Chronicle skirmish campaign rules developed with Paul from Pazoot. Whether you enjoy narrative campaigns, miniature painting, terrain building or historical gaming discussions, this video explores a fascinating side of the hobby rarely talked about.
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*** Sorry about that, everyone! The previous upload had a glitch where the beginning was completely blank. It looked fine in my editor, but something went wrong during the export/upload process, and I missed it before it went live. That one’s entirely on me!
I’ve been out at a game all day and only noticed the issue when I got home. Instead of leaving the broken video up, I’ve deleted it and re-uploaded the correct version.
My sincere apologies if you already left a comment on the first one—I really appreciate your patience! ❤️ ***
Should civilians appear on historical tabletop battlefields? After visiting the Partizan, I started thinking about the role of civilians, refugees and non-combatants in tabletop wargaming. From subtle scenic vignettes and storytelling elements to civilians directly influencing gameplay objectives, this video explores the pros and cons of including ordinary people in historical wargames. Do civilians make battlefields feel more immersive and historically authentic, or do they push tabletop gaming into uncomfortable territory? I also discuss how civilians feature in the upcoming 1812 Retreat from Moscow Battle Chronicle skirmish campaign rules developed with Paul from Pazoot. Whether you enjoy narrative campaigns, miniature painting, terrain building or historical gaming discussions, this video explores a fascinating side of the hobby rarely talked about.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC-OyOZpU-R7PNBOFwP4mu3g/join
