Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why do tabletop wargamers almost never hold back reserves? In real battles, generals agonised over when to commit their last fresh troops — but on the tabletop, most players throw everything into the fight from turn one. In this video, I take a friendly deep dive into why that happens.
Is it the rules? The short time limits? Or have we just settled into the habit of thinking everything has to be in action all the time? From the psychology of players to the way games are designed, this chat looks at how historical tactics don’t always survive the jump to miniature wargaming — and whether that’s actually a bad thing.
If you enjoy thoughtful, relaxed hobby discussions about the why behind how we play, this one’s for you.
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Why do tabletop wargamers almost never hold back reserves? In real battles, generals agonised over when to commit their last fresh troops — but on the tabletop, most players throw everything into the fight from turn one. In this video, I take a friendly deep dive into why that happens.
Is it the rules? The short time limits? Or have we just settled into the habit of thinking everything has to be in action all the time? From the psychology of players to the way games are designed, this chat looks at how historical tactics don’t always survive the jump to miniature wargaming — and whether that’s actually a bad thing.
If you enjoy thoughtful, relaxed hobby discussions about the why behind how we play, this one’s for you.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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