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Johathan and Henry:
I heard your #119 podcast with Henry some time ago, but listened to it again this week. Henry’s insights into the “Black Powder Controversy” explain a lot about why the Black Powder, FOW, Warlords, and Osprey types of hard-cover picture book rules appeal to gamers today. I started wargaming in high school, mid-1960’s. The miniatures group I joined in LA had each member taking a different Napoleonic Army. By the time I showed up all the major powers were taken, so the minor countries were left. I chose Murat’s Neapolitan Army circa 1811. Finding any information on that army in the mid 60s’ was a real labor of love. As a high school student, it meant sending out letters . I snagged some colored Knotel uniform cards with different Naples units on them. I even painted up a Historex Guard Hussar from one card. [Remember those?]
It seems that the Hussars never wore that uniform, except for a Tuesday in April of 1811. All wrong after all that work. Here is the figure. So, having to research was often difficult. And no, when I found out the uniforms were wrong, I didn’t repaint all those yellow hussars or the orange-clad Guard Guides. Personally, I’m glad that folks are finding it easier to transition into the historical wargaming hobby. Now, that attendant lack of concern about history that Henry noted might allow me to bring back my Neapolitans.
It does fold into a lot of hobby questions like whether figures *must* be painted etc. I enjoy your podcasts, Joanthan. You do great interview.
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