tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post1993017717106258082..comments2024-03-25T17:26:33.773+09:00Comments on Here's no great matter: Introducing the boy to wargamesPrufrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-43443681730215902692015-12-04T21:14:40.901+09:002015-12-04T21:14:40.901+09:00Thanks Aaron! I won't sell off my collection t...Thanks Aaron! I won't sell off my collection then, in that case. I have been trying to play smaller games these days and, in fact, have Hornet Leader set up in my gaming room right now as it has such a tiny footprint. I guess I'll have to use Vassal for the bigger stuff, which is a shame since I enjoy the tactile aspect of gaming...but that's okay! I am really looking forward to playing a game with my son some day. Hope things go as well as they did for you two!bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676567236378987679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-72030962898438837522015-12-04T16:22:54.190+09:002015-12-04T16:22:54.190+09:00Hi Brad, tough one! I guess it depends on how you ...Hi Brad, tough one! I guess it depends on how you share the workload, how tired you get, and how much space you have in your house/apartment. We had a spare room, so I was able to play miniatures games occasionally (solo!) and my wife was happy for me to meet up with friends a few times a year for bigger gaming events. It got much harder the more children we had though - these days my 'leave it set up' gaming space is much reduced so there are no large boardgames played any more. If you have space to leave games set up you'll be fine, but if you don't, then it really does have an impact, sorry to say. Might be time for one-night scenario games, Lock n Load, Band of Brothers, Commands & Colors, etc, or else make sure that you keep some dedicated gaming space. On the plus side, the first 18 months with the first baby you're pretty stressed about lots of little things, but the longer you do it the more comfortable you'll become, and the more energy you'll have for other things :)Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-28556859613761555412015-12-04T16:16:30.233+09:002015-12-04T16:16:30.233+09:00Need to pass on that chess wisdom of yours, Nige!Need to pass on that chess wisdom of yours, Nige!Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-41669327551309025842015-12-03T22:19:11.194+09:002015-12-03T22:19:11.194+09:00I have to ask...when did you get time (and energy)...I have to ask...when did you get time (and energy) to play games again after your children were born? Hiroto is 7 months old now and I am at zero free time at the moment and jonesing for a game. He is a great kid and I am enjoying being a father but part of me wonders a little when I can expect to have a bit of free time in the day to game again.bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676567236378987679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-1309409226983279932015-11-28T12:58:57.057+09:002015-11-28T12:58:57.057+09:00Nice work, mate. Reminds me, I must get out the ch...Nice work, mate. Reminds me, I must get out the chess with my boys more...Nigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538384545674231187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-74197500552115859162015-11-23T23:13:34.139+09:002015-11-23T23:13:34.139+09:00This is what I enjoy seeing! Dad introducing The ...This is what I enjoy seeing! Dad introducing The Boy into his favorite hobby.<br /><br />Well done, Aaron!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-19239851466124306992015-11-23T23:11:01.141+09:002015-11-23T23:11:01.141+09:00Thanks all! Certainly a cool thing to play games ...Thanks all! Certainly a cool thing to play games with your kids :)Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-91591191772739933302015-11-23T21:03:31.537+09:002015-11-23T21:03:31.537+09:00Very cool. I got slapped around by my son in a gam...Very cool. I got slapped around by my son in a game of X-Wing last evening. It's been a while since he got a win against me - maybe that win will inspire him to play more regularly.Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664654852295234357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-81004337607141008242015-11-23T20:54:22.909+09:002015-11-23T20:54:22.909+09:00Fantastic. My boy's nine, and started showing...Fantastic. My boy's nine, and started showing interest around that age as well. I picked up some figs (reaper Bones) for him to cut his teeth on, and have been encouraging him whenever he shows interest. Games with your kids are extra special.<br />fireymonkeyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833974263127787678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-63190208080249674232015-11-23T20:47:00.467+09:002015-11-23T20:47:00.467+09:00Good to see the next generation starting!Good to see the next generation starting!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7386336651732048473.post-82536184780989679002015-11-23T19:10:51.691+09:002015-11-23T19:10:51.691+09:00That's awesome. Always cool seeing young hands...That's awesome. Always cool seeing young hands rolling dice and moving troops!Rodgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447816347472085277noreply@blogger.com