wargamer
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- noun
- /ˈwɔrˌɡeɪmər/
- As a passionate wargamer, she regularly attends conventions to showcase her latest game designs.
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Using myself as an example, I'd say I'm a wargamer, but certainly not a hardcore one.
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A long-time and fairly experienced Spanish wargamer based in Madrid.
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You sound like you are the sort of historic wargamer my father would get on with.
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Some think that to be considered a proper wargamer, I need to do this.
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"I'd ask them back, "Do you consider yourself a wargamer?" For me, it's that simple.
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No more so when you see the level of skill and effort some wargamers put into their painting.
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So are only historical wargamers able to call themselves 'proper wargamers'?
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Being a miniature wargamer and an ardent fan of LotR.
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Of course, that doesn't mean other players aren't also wargamers in their own limited, moderate fashion.
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A dedicated wargamer often spends hours painting miniatures and creating battle scenarios.
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Etymology
The word wargamer combines war ('fighting') and game ('play' or 'competition'), so a wargamer is someone who 'plays' or runs pretend battles to study and test military plans.