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Discovering Rulesets
- As a child, Dan Carlin played with toy soldiers, enjoying imaginative battles.
- He later discovered rule sets like Chainmail, co-authored by Gary Gygax, which added complexity.
Building Armies and Community
- Building miniature armies in the 1970s was challenging due to limited resources in the U.S.
- Wargaming communities formed around hobby shops, fostering camaraderie and competition.
Creative and Immersive Aspects
- Miniature wargaming involved creative elements beyond gameplay, like painting and terrain building.
- This offered a more immersive experience compared to digital games, although arguments over rules were common.