Wargaming - Regional?

kythri · May 22, 2014, 07:00:46 PM

So, as I've been perusing a few game stores down here in San Francisco, I've realized that wargaming seems to be a thing here - something that seems to be fairly unrepresented in the Pacific Northwest, or, at least, Oregon.

It's not so much that I've seen anyone playing, but the various stores that I've been to all seem to have a pretty significant selection (several shelves) of material for it.

Are we some kind of oddity in Oregon? Or is there some kind of secret club that I'm unaware of (I'm pretty sure I've seen a couple of Oregonians on here in the past)?

Is wargaming a thing where you all are at?

dragoner · May 22, 2014, 07:21:00 PM

It's a thing here, big on minis esp, but the big group is called "the war college" iirc, like a clearing house for players and games.

Simlasa · May 22, 2014, 10:26:12 PM

Not so much here in Vegas, unless you're into 40K. There's a historical's club that but that seems only semi-active and mostly does Flames of War.

There's a good bit of it going on in Seattle from what I hear. More tech geeks with lots of spendable cash up there... compared to my town, depressed and full of uneducated workers who like to gamble and drink too much.

Gronan of Simmerya · May 22, 2014, 11:20:03 PM

South Dakota has a fairly active wargaming community in the eastern part of the state, mostly due to Jim Lurvey tirelessly working away to keep it alive since the 70s.

thedungeondelver · May 22, 2014, 11:29:58 PM

I've noticed that FL and south GA have pretty active Wargaming communities, but it all seems to be ACW and similar eras...some WWII, haven't seen much of any Vietnam or moderns sadly.

Benoist · May 23, 2014, 12:36:51 AM

This thread really is about wargaming. Moved it to other games.

There aren't that many sections of wargames in hobby stores I've seen in BC.

The Butcher · May 25, 2014, 10:54:19 AM

If there's a wargaming community in Rio I've never seen or heard of it.

Bionicspacejellyfish · May 30, 2014, 07:22:26 PM

There's a lot of Warmachine and 40k in the KC area. Strangely no one really plays fantasy or any other skirmish games.

There used to be a small group of Flames of War and Classic battletech players but I lost touch with them.

Kashirigi · June 06, 2014, 02:04:57 AM

Quote from: Benoist;751832This thread really is about wargaming. Moved it to other games.

There aren't that many sections of wargames in hobby stores I've seen in BC.

In Vancouver most boardgame stores have a decent selection of wargames, usually GMT plus a few others.

I am not aware of a board gaming club, but miniatures wargaming is very popular.

Arkansan · June 16, 2014, 01:23:10 AM

Around here it is either Warhammer or 40k. There is a small Flames of War community but that is it. Shame as I have always had an interest in ancients, oh well just another solo gaming project I suppose.

Marleycat · June 16, 2014, 01:36:22 AM

It's a thing in KCMO. Luckily RPG's are strong here like my home (PNW). So I deal with it okay.

Doom · June 16, 2014, 08:51:32 PM

There's some historical/Civil war stuff around Baton Rouge, obviously.

The D-Day Museum in New Orleans has pretty regular WW2 gaming, too.

Spinachcat · June 17, 2014, 03:28:46 AM

The SF Bay Area has a great wargaming scene because it has a history of strong conventions for many years. KublaCon in particular does a great job with its wargaming / minis room.

Also, the SF Bay Area is wealthy, thus plenty of spending cash for an expensive hobby like minis.

jadrax · June 17, 2014, 10:50:06 AM

Apparently there is a pretty regular War Games club that meets every Wednesday round here, quite a few tables running mostly 40k from what I have heard.

Phillip · June 28, 2014, 04:14:56 PM

War gaming was big enough in Portland Oregon back in the '80s, but I think it's declined a lot most places since the demise of Avalon Hill and ilk.