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Has Hollywood Ruined Wargame Charges
Have movie directors secretly ruined tabletop historical wargaming rules? In this video, I break down how Hollywood’s ridiculous battlefield charges—from reckless cavalry gallops in The Patriot to chaotic infantry mosh pits in Braveheart—have subtly influenced our favorite wargame rulebooks. As wargamers, we love high-stakes cinematic moments, but does granting extra movement, automatic attack bonuses, or guaranteed contact reflect true historical combat, or are game designers just giving us movie tropes? I dive into historical military doctrine, animal psychology, and real shock tactics to examine whether systems like Black Powder, General d'Armée, or Warhammer get it right. Join me as we explore pre-contact morale, horse behavior, and how charge mechanics should actually function on the terrain board. If you love miniature wargaming, historical tactics, and rules design, drop a comment with your favorite system!
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