Rick, Rick
Tabletop Wargames: A Designers' and Writers' Handbook
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783831487
- author:
- Rick, Rick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Books Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 157
- Dimensions:
- 6.70(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)
- Genre:
- Indoor Games
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Tabletop Wargames: A Designers' and Writers' Handbook by Rick Priestley and John Lambshead provides guidance for those looking to create their own tabletop wargame. This comprehensive guide covers the essentials of game design, including deciding what you want from your game, balancing realism with playability, and selecting mechanisms such as cards, dice, and tables. Veteran gamer and rules writer John Lambshead teams up with renowned designer Rick Priestley to offer expert advice on creating a rewarding and playable game. They discuss the relative merits of different mechanics and provide guidance on how to combine them to handle key game elements like turn sequences, combat resolution, and morale. With this handbook, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to design your own tabletop wargame that suits your tastes and requirements.
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