E 187. Wargaming is at the heart of Tabletop gaming!

The conversation explores the evolution of board gaming, the role of historical and modern wargaming in the gaming community, and the changes in gaming over time. It also delves into the comparison between modern war gaming and games like Warhammer, as well as the impact of CCGs on the gaming environment. The conversation delves into the debate about what constitutes a war game, exploring the themes of war game classification, community engagement, and the role of war gaming in the gaming industry. It also covers the history of war gaming and the evolution of war game conventions. The evolution of war gaming at Origins Game Fair, the changing landscape of the convention, and the misconceptions about war gamers.TakeawaysWar gaming has played a significant role in the gaming community for decades.The gaming environment has evolved over time, with changes in the availability and prominence of war games. War game classification is a contentious topic with varying perspectives.Community engagement in war gaming is diverse and global.War gaming has a rich history and has evolved to encompass a wide range of themes and genres. Origins Game Fair has seen a shift in the prominence of war gaming over the years.The war gaming community aims to dispel misconceptions and create a welcoming environment for all enthusiasts.Chapters00:00 The Role of Wargaming in the Gaming Community02:31 The Evolution of Board Gaming15:36 Comparison: Modern War Gaming vs. Warhammer21:06 Impact of CCGs on the Gaming Environment23:48 The War Game Classification Debate25:01 Community Engagement in War Gaming26:27 The Evolution of War Gaming35:34 War Game Conventions and Events45:42 Origins Game Fair and War Gaming46:32 The Changing Landscape of War Gaming57:49 Dispelling Misconceptions about War Gamers