Georgetown University Wargaming Society (GUWS)
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Not everyone enjoys large wargames like this -- but they are always impressive. Just look at that map!
The good doctor conducting “ active defence “ in army group centre ….late 1943
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Is it finals prep week? Yes.
Should we have done more earlier? Yes.
The creative process is difficult.
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Our custom large map of Fire in the Lake by
@Volko26
is a beauty. Perfect for large groups to be introduced to the vaulted COIN system by
@gmtgames
.
#wargaming
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In 2022,
@MC_UPress
published "Forging Wargamers," an edited volume exploring the question of how to educate, train, and develop wargamers -- from designers to sponsors. This volume features a wide range of authors and is edited by
@SebastianBae
.
Link:
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#Wargames
allow players to engage with history -- understanding the constraints, incentives, and tradeoffs in tangible ways.
#wargaming
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#Wargames
allow players to engage with history -- understanding the constraints, incentives, and tradeoffs in tangible ways.
#wargaming
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What
#wargaming
readings and resources do you recommend? Open to podcasts, video presentations, papers, articles, tools, etc.
Post them below!
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What
#wargaming
readings and resources do you recommend? Open to podcasts, video presentations, papers, articles, tools, etc.
Post them below!
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In 2022,
@MC_UPress
published "Forging Wargamers," an edited volume exploring the question of how to educate, train, and develop wargamers -- from designers to sponsors. This volume features a wide range of authors and is edited by
@SebastianBae
.
Link:
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Who wants to play a game of Diplomacy with us?
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The Operational Wargame System by
@BarrickTim
is a fantastic way to introduce students to modern warfare's operational challenges and processes. It continues to be a staple in the
@GUWargaming
line-up.
#wargaming
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ICYMI:
@WriteGameRead
discussed how storytelling may help to inform the work of
#wargame
designers. He explores examples like Diplomacy, Washington’s War, Napoleon’s Triumph, The Grizzled, Legion of Honor, Undaunted, and others.
#wargaming
Link:
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April 23: Cole Wehrle -- the designer of Root & John Company -- will consider how historical games explore the particular perspectives of their topics and subjects.
@colewehrle
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In 2022,
@MC_UPress
published "Forging Wargamers," an edited volume exploring the question of how to educate, train, and develop wargamers -- from designers to sponsors. This volume features a wide range of authors and is edited by
@SebastianBae
.
Link:
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Who wants to play a game of Diplomacy with us?
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Are you interested in
#wargaming
? Join us at
@GUWargaming
. We are open to undergraduates, grad students, and the public. We host a variety of events, from webinars to game days.
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The Operational Wargame System by
@BarrickTim
is a fantastic way to introduce students to modern warfare's operational challenges and processes. It continues to be a staple in the
@GUWargaming
line-up.
#wargaming
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Are you interested in
#wargaming
? Join us at
@GUWargaming
. We are open to undergraduates, grad students, and the public. We host a variety of events, from webinars to game days.
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ICYMI:
@Wojtowicz_N
discussed her book on NATO wargaming, Wargaming Experiences. She presented three case studies: the Baltic Challenge, the Mosul Battle, and the Exercise Joint Cooperation.
#wargaming
Link:
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ICYMI:
@BarrickTim
discussed the design process and considerations behind his Operational Wargame System -- including the modules Assassin's Mace (INDOPACIFIC) and Zapad (Europe).
Link:
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Who wants to play a game of Diplomacy with us?
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Who wants to virtually play Assassin's Mace? An operational
#wargame
about a hypothetical conflict in the INDOPACIFIC, hosted by
@SebastianBae
. Via VASSAL.
#wargaming
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Thor's Hammer (2021): Designed by Jonathan Abshire, Jamie Hood, Zack Watson (
@Zack_C_Watson
) for
@GeorgetownCSS
. Sponsored by US Army
@USACGSC
, this game explores future conflict in Norway with Russia -- focused on logistics operations.
#wargaming
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ICYMI:
@JasonDCMatthews
, the award-winning designer of Twilight Struggle by
@gmtgames
, discussed the evolution of the simulation of politics in hobby
#wargaming
. He shared his thoughts on various POL-MIL wargames and the future of this genre.
Link:
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Aerodrome is one of our favorite miniatures
#wargames
. It is always a hit with our members. Who doesn't love some old school WWI dogfighting?!
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Reconquering Rome (2019): Designed by Caitlyn Leong (
@caitlyn_leong
), Nikolai Rice, and Charles Lewis for
@GeorgetownCSS
. This wargame examines the Byzantine conquest of Italy during the Gothic Wars (536 AD through 542 AD).
#wargaming
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ICYMI:
@JasonDCMatthews
, the award-winning designer of Twilight Struggle by
@gmtgames
, discussed the evolution of the simulation of politics in hobby
#wargaming
. He shared his thoughts on various POL-MIL wargames and the future of this genre.
Link:
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ICYMI:
@WriteGameRead
discussed how storytelling may help to inform the work of
#wargame
designers. He explores examples like Diplomacy, Washington’s War, Napoleon’s Triumph, The Grizzled, Legion of Honor, Undaunted, and others.
#wargaming
Link:
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April 23: Cole Wehrle -- the designer of Root & John Company -- will consider how historical games explore the particular perspectives of their topics and subjects.
@colewehrle
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Our game day is in full swing! And as promised, Diplomacy is on the table along with several games! We're 50/50 on whether this was a good choice if we want repeat members. 😆
#wargaming
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A good portion of GUWS is obsessed with John Company.
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Empire of the Sun, Mark Herman's classic WWII
#wargame
! This wargame is an excellent example of rich historical research and robust game design.
#wargaming
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Being an effective facilitator for a board game isn't easy. There's a learning curve. 😂
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Reconquering Rome (2019): Designed by Caitlyn Leong (
@caitlyn_leong
), Nikolai Rice, and Charles Lewis for
@GeorgetownCSS
. This wargame examines the Byzantine conquest of Italy during the Gothic Wars (536 AD through 542 AD).
#wargaming
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At
@GUWargaming
, we approach every game aiming to learn. Sometimes, those lessons are historical. Other times, we learn the importance of coordinated formations in space combat. 🚀
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No summer break is complete without at least one game of Twilight Imperium. Who wants to play?
#wargaming
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ICYMI:
@Volko26
discusses his design principles and process behind his award-winning COIN series -- such as A Distant Plain and Andean Abyss. Do not miss out on this!
#wargaming
Link:
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Salvo Island (2023): Designed by Bradley Hazen, John Kerman, and Keven Hernandez. The
#wargame
explores the tactical nighttime engagements of Guadalcanal, emphasizing the fog, friction, and confusion of
#naval
surface actions.
#wargaming
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Do you have a game prototype or a game concept you want to playtest? Contact us
@GUWargaming
and join us for one of our playtesting / design jams! All types of game designs are welcome!
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
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ICYMI:
@nickbradbeer
discussed how UCL developed their own in-house
#wargames
over the last six years after being unable to find any commercial games which focused in enough detail on the engineering design of the ship.
#wargaming
Link:
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The Major's Gambit (2022): Designed by Grant Burroughs, McAfee Sheehan, Spencer Ross for
@GeorgetownCSS
. This wargame emphasizes rapid tactical decision-making at a Brigade-level engagement, sponsored by US Command General and Staff College.
#wargaming
#army
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Our
@GUWargaming
president,
@SophiaChang_tn
, is supporting Connections USA -- the professional
#wargaming
conference. She is one of the select
@NDU_EDU
wargaming interns. 😁
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In collaboration with
@CIMSEC
wargaming community,
@GUWargaming
will be hosting a session of Littoral Commander designed by
@SebastianBae
. We are keen to get more maritime
#wargaming
on the table between our two organizations!
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"Beyond the university, there is a scarcity of entry-level opportunities to develop young wargamers." -
@caitlyn_leong
, 2020 via PAXsims
#wargaming
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Aerodrome is one of our favorite miniatures
#wargames
. It is always a hit with our members. Who doesn't love some old school WWI dogfighting?!
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#Wargames
allow players to engage with history -- understanding the constraints, incentives, and tradeoffs in tangible ways.
#wargaming
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June 4: Daniel Hernandez will discuss his wargame, the Collapse, as a way to explore religious and political conflict in Europe in the 1600s.
@HndezDaniel
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A special thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for our
@GUWargaming
February Game Day! Reflective of our vibrant community -- players included military officers, grad students, undergrads, professional designers, old school grognards, and complete beginners.
#wargaming
♥️
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We don't own any miniatures of our own as an organization. But whenever we get the chance to get them on the table -- we never say no. Naval
#wargaming
is one of our top choices.
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On
@SebastianBae
's Littoral Commander
#wargame
:
"Where the game just truly excels is the integration of the “rest of the picture.” Space, cyber, electronic warfare, hypersonic missiles, military deception..."
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In 2022,
@MC_UPress
published "Forging Wargamers," an edited volume exploring the question of how to educate, train, and develop wargamers -- from designers to sponsors. This volume features a wide range of authors and is edited by
@SebastianBae
.
Link:
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We love big maps and we cannot lie.
For those of you wanting the Baltics as hex maps, this is why I went with a Strat Display. This map is at 20km per hex. Next War is 12km per. This map is roughly 6’ x 4’. Tyranny of distance!
#nextwar
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ICYMI: The recording of Cards in Wargames with
@Volko26
is live on our YouTube channel here:
#wargaming
#commercialgames
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In 2023, members of the US National Defense University
#wargaming
team faciliated their "Flashpoint: South China Sea" matrix-style
#wargame
for Georgetown students. This was a great opporunity for students to engage with modern defense issues in the region.
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We're so excited to be back on campus this fall! Who is ready to design original educational
#wargames
? Photos feature students from the Basics of Wargaming course by Prof.
@SebastianBae
.
@georgetownsfs
@GeorgetownCSS
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This is a game we need to get to our tables ASAP.
The USAF conducts a “freedom of navigation” operation in the South China Sea. Tensions between the USA 🇺🇸 and the PRC 🇨🇳 rise to a high level…
FLASHPOINT: SOUTH CHINA SEA by
@gmtgames
@HBuchanan2
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April 23: Cole Wehrle -- the designer of Root & John Company -- will consider how historical games explore the particular perspectives of their topics and subjects.
@colewehrle
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War is a Racket (2021): Designed by Lexee Brill, Samantha Wong, and Asher Elkins for
@GeorgetownCSS
. The game explores the Banana Wars and high-level asymmetric warfare.
#wargaming
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Our first social game day for the spring semester is off to a great start! So many familiar and new faces joined us for a wide range of
#wargames
-- including Captain Sonar, Friedrich, Diplomacy, and more.
#wargaming
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Do you need a educational
#wargame
? Check out the
@GUWargaming
wargaming database. It aims to help people find the right game for their learning objectives. Please feel free to add news submissions or corrections.
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In 2022,
@MC_UPress
published "Forging Wargamers," an edited volume exploring the question of how to educate, train, and develop wargamers -- from designers to sponsors. This volume features a wide range of authors and is edited by
@SebastianBae
.
Link:
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One of the great games from the holiday party was War of the Ring! The epic map and painted miniatures give it a sense of sweeping scale!
#wargaming
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Are you interested in
#wargaming
? Join us at
@GUWargaming
. We are open to undergraduates, grad students, and the public. We host a variety of events, from webinars to game days.
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We are excited to see the next generation of wargaming scholars advance the art.
Finally getting some words down for my last thesis chapter! Utilising the fantastic resources of
@SebastianBae
@Fight_Club_Intl
@Stu_Lyle
@GUWargaming
@UrbanWargamer
@kclwargaming
And of course Prof Philip Sabin!
#wargaming
#militaryeducation
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ICYMI:
@Wojtowicz_N
discussed her book on NATO wargaming, Wargaming Experiences. She presented three case studies: the Baltic Challenge, the Mosul Battle, and the Exercise Joint Cooperation.
#wargaming
Link:
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Exciting to see Malign, an original influence
#wargame
, designed by
@SebastianBae
,
@GraceE_Hwang
, and Emily Yoder. This game is currently being used by the
@HybridCoE
and it's partners to help raise awareness about malign influence and resiliency.
#wargaming
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Oct 10: Dr. James Sterrett discusses the
#wargame
teaching tricks and techniques used by his team at the US
#Army
Command & General Staff College (
@USACGSC
).
#wargaming
#PME
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Aerodrome is one of our favorite miniatures
#wargames
. It is always a hit with our members. Who doesn't love some old school WWI dogfighting?!
3
4
33
ICYMI:
@BarrickTim
discussed the design process and considerations behind his Operational Wargame System -- including the modules Assassin's Mace (INDOPACIFIC) and Zapad (Europe).
Link:
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31
We approve of this gorgeous ornament.
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In 2022,
@MC_UPress
published "Forging Wargamers," an edited volume exploring the question of how to educate, train, and develop wargamers -- from designers to sponsors. This volume features a wide range of authors and is edited by
@SebastianBae
.
Link:
0
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EN : The international wargame competition started this morning at the Invalides. Teams from the British, German, Belgian, American and Italian delegations will compete throughout the day, using different historical battles as inspiration for their tactical training.
La compétition internationale de wargame a débuté ce matin aux Invalides. Les équipes des délégations britannique, allemande, belge, américaine et italienne vont s’affronter tout au long de la journée, afin de parfaire leur apprentissage tactique.
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"Regardless of the period that the
#wargame
covers, these games are designed to ensure that the participants constantly face dilemmas." via
@covetweet
#wargaming
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We cannot get enough of John Company by
@colewehrle
! It continues to be a staple of our gaming queue. The economic tension of competition and cooperation is interwoven with the history of the British East India Company.
#tabletopgaming
#boardgames
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This is how DoD attracts talent from New England.
at dead center of the Pentagon lies a Dunkin' Donuts
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85
2K
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Over the weekend,
@GUWargaming
members got together to play Root by
@colewehrle
. You can never go wrong a Wehrle design!
#wargaming
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April 23: Cole Wehrle -- the designer of Root & John Company -- will consider how historical games explore the particular perspectives of their topics and subjects.
@colewehrle
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3
31
ICYMI:
@JasonDCMatthews
, the award-winning designer of Twilight Struggle by
@gmtgames
, discussed the evolution of the simulation of politics in hobby
#wargaming
. He shared his thoughts on various POL-MIL wargames and the future of this genre.
Link:
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From 2020, students from
@GeorgetownCSS
conduct their original educational wargame on the Kashmir conflict -- In the Mountain's Shadow -- for experts at State Department.
#wargaming
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Sino-Vietnamese Clash 1979 (2020): Designed by Luke Encarnation, Brandon Kelly, Elliot McRoberts for
@GeorgetownCSS
. This wargame examines the three-week 1979 Sino-Vietnamese border war.
#wargaming
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Midnight Maneuver (2022): Designed by Matt Tetreau, Brodd Ladd, and Carolina Ramos for
@GeorgetownCSS
. The game explores the tradeoffs between managing emissions and other facets of maritime operations, including C2, fires, and maneuver.
#Navy
#wargaming
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5
25
In 2022,
@MC_UPress
published "Forging Wargamers," an edited volume exploring the question of how to educate, train, and develop wargamers -- from designers to sponsors. This volume features a wide range of authors and is edited by
@SebastianBae
.
Link:
0
9
30
War is a Racket (2021): Designed by Lexee Brill, Samantha Wong, and Asher Elkins for
@GeorgetownCSS
. The game explores the Banana Wars and high-level asymmetric warfare.
#wargaming
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5
31
One of our talented members was painting in between gaming sessions! He has painted some of our miniatures for our games and they are gorgeous 😍.
#wargaming
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"So how do we balance sufficiently rigorous design with a playable and impactful wargaming experience? It starts with a good wargame ecosystem." Jeremy Sepinsky, 2021, via
@WarOnTheRocks
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Dec 12, 6PM: How does the necessary abstraction of
#wargames
impact how we view a conflict?
@SashoTodorov1
will explore how wargame rules affect how we view conflicts from terrain modifiers to information flows.
#wargaming
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6
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The Operational Wargame System by
@BarrickTim
is a fantastic way to introduce students to modern warfare's operational challenges and processes. It continues to be a staple in the
@GUWargaming
line-up.
#wargaming
0
4
29
July 9: Jorit Wintjes will discuss the in-depth history of the Prussian Kriegsspiel and its relevance to modern military education.
#wargaming
0
9
30
In 2023, members of the US National Defense University
#wargaming
team faciliated their "Flashpoint: South China Sea" matrix-style
#wargame
for Georgetown students. This was a great opporunity for students to engage with modern defense issues in the region.
0
4
28
In 2023, members of the US National Defense University
#wargaming
team faciliated their "Flashpoint: South China Sea" matrix-style
#wargame
for Georgetown students. This was a great opporunity for students to engage with modern defense issues in the region.
1
1
28
A flashback to Hellenic Struggle, an original educational
#wargame
on the Peloponnesian War designed by
@GeorgetownCSS
graduate students in 2019.
#wargaming
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"So how do we balance sufficiently rigorous design with a playable and impactful wargaming experience? It starts with a good wargame ecosystem." Jeremy Sepinsky, 2021, via
@WarOnTheRocks
0
7
30
ICYMI:
@JasonDCMatthews
, the award-winning designer of Twilight Struggle by
@gmtgames
, discussed the evolution of the simulation of politics in hobby
#wargaming
. He shared his thoughts on various POL-MIL wargames and the future of this genre.
Link:
0
12
29