Queensland Wargamer - No 22 - May 1986

Oct 6, 2026

Queensland Wargamer, No 22 (May 1986), welcomed new and continuing Queensland University Games Society members and noted that this issue was unusually short due to timing before the May Brisbane Games Convention and reduced union funding. It highlights the Second Annual Brisbane Games Convention, summarizes featured articles for fantasy, fiction, figure, and board gamers, and includes game reviews—most prominently Quarterdeck Games’ Fort Donaldson - Shiloh Campaign and a strategy commentary on Grant’s 1862 campaign.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Editorial

Welcome and issue length

Brisbane Games Convention highlights

Featured contributions and community events

Quarterdeck Games Review

Fort Donaldson - Shiloh Campaign (GMS)

Rules balance, naval concerns, and suggestions

Supply, weather, and victory conditions

一d3cto,Q3H314] Ragistened y Australic Post PRIVATE,1862-1863THIRD LOUISIANA INFANTRY C.S.A. This regiment was recruited mostly in thenorthern part of the state.They were consid-ered to be the best equipped and trainedtroops in the Army of the West.Their firstbattle was at Wilson's Creek,Mo.,August,1861.After the Third took part in the battleof Pea Ridge,they were transferred to theeast of the Mississippi River,with most ofGeneral Price's army.They fought in thebattles of luka and Corinth,Sept.,1862.Atthe siege of Vicksburg,the veteran Thirddefended one of the most formidable re-doubts of the line,which was blown up by aUnion mine,After the fall of Vicksbura.theThird was paroled back to Louisiana. ueensland 娜argamer MAY 1986 Queensland Wargamer,No 22,May 1986. The Queensland Wargamer is the Journal of the QueenslandUniversity Games Society. Published irregularly during the year。 Editor:- JACK FORD c/o University of Queensland UnionSt.Lucia,QLD 4067Phone(07)3711611 EDITORIAL I extend my welcome to all new and continuing Q.U.G.S.members.This issue is unusually short for two reasons :-(i)theneed to have it published before the May Brisbane GamesConvention and(ii)due to Union funding cut-backs,we do nothave much administration money to cover our publication costs. The most exciting event that is coming-up is the ScondAnnual Brisbane Games Convention. As occurred last year, thisconvention wil be funded by Q.U.G.S.,Queensland Role Players,Q.I.T. Camers Guild and Brisbane Wargames Society. Details ofthis conference are contained in an article inside this magazine. Fantasy Roleplayers will enjoy Paul Agapow's article"Referee's Notes on Twight 2000"。 Timo Nieminen's short story,"Waldo II"is worth a scan. Figure gamers have been catered for with a series ofarticles on two periods that are covered by Brisbane shopsupplies. Mark Marychurch has an informative article on theorganisation of the Prussian Army of the Napoleonic Wars_for thetable.Timo returns with his description of the Ancient Galleys. Boardgamers are,as per usual,given acknowledgement byMark's article on corrections to the old SPI game "UTREACH".(This is a Q.U.G.S. game that was donated to the club,and whichis currently being played by the Q.U.G.s. President,Treasurerand Editor。 It is to become a regular game at future Q.U.G.S.meetings, which should(hopefully)replace the boring_old gamesof "NUCLEAR WAR/ESCALATION", "NAVAL WAR","FAMILY BUSINESS"and"GUNSLINGER". There is also my article on that excellent game"GRANT MOVES SOUTH".Hopefully it will inspire someone to give mea game at the next meeting. The rest of the magazine is made-upof the usual Q.U.G.S.information on meeting dates,members areasof interest,and the BRISBANE GAMES CONVENTION. Finally we have the very important Academy of AdventureGaming arts and Design Awards(the ORIGINS awards).These are theulimate awards for a wargaming company.They will be presented atthe ORIGINS Conference in the USA in June. Do your bit forAustralian Games and vote for them!! Happy Gaming.……J ACK FORD Quarterdeck Games have released an excellent simulation ofthe Fort Donaldson -Shiloh Campaign of the American Civil War.It has the added attraction of being a limited issue game so thatyou know that you have a once in a lifetime chance of ounership:GMS is a strategic simulation of Grant's 1862 campaign inWest Tennessee.It contains a very colourful map and 200 counterswhich represent Divisional and Army commanders, strength chits,Fort batteries,Detachments, River Transports,Wooden Gunboats,Ironclads, the Confederate Naval Sqn and various game ,aids. Thecounters are divided into Union(blue),Confederate(butternut)and Neutral(grey). My only complaint with the graphics id withthe map. Aithough the greens and browns add to the feel of theruggedness of the terrain,it also makes some features,such asforts and bridges hard to distinguish.There are 2 sets of combattables,turn record/reinforcemen

FAQs

Why was this issue of Queensland Wargamer unusually short?

It was shortened because it needed to be published before the May Brisbane Games Convention and because union funding cuts limited available administration money for publication costs.

What major event does this issue preview?

It previews the Second Annual Brisbane Games Convention, funded by multiple Queensland gaming organizations and with details provided in an article inside the magazine.

What game does the document review first, and what is the core focus of that review?

It reviews Quarterdeck Games’ Fort Donaldson - Shiloh Campaign, focusing on gameplay elements such as limited-issue ownership, counter/map details, rule complexity, and balance concerns—especially in naval rules.

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