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WargameChessAuthor: /* Adapt project scale to game's popularity */

2025-06-13T20:55:14Z

Adapt project scale to game's popularity

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	* Should the game reach a level of public interest that would warrant a more intense development pace, we will do our best to match the demand as well as our support and time can allow.		* Should the game reach a level of public interest that would warrant a more intense development pace, we will do our best to match the demand as well as our support and time can allow.
	* We would love to collaborating with other talented artists on future projects. We don't want to preemptively limit what those projects could be - we are always open to suggestions. In the future we may host polls on our Patreon and Ko-Fi so community members can vote on what types of projects come next.		* We would love collaborating with other talented artists on future projects. We don't want to preemptively limit what those projects could be - we are always open to suggestions. In the future we may host polls on our Patreon and Ko-Fi so community members can vote on what types of projects come next.

	=== Encourage creativity in the community ===		=== Encourage creativity in the community ===

WargameChessAuthor: /* Free and accessible */

2025-05-22T23:25:42Z

Free and accessible

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:25, 22 May 2025
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	* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site for free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to our site designer and the collaborators at MediaWiki, this wargamechess.com should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.		* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site for free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to our site designer and the collaborators at MediaWiki, this wargamechess.com should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.
	* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We will also offer well-formatted PDFs on our Patreon page ~~(free to subscribers)~~ when a faction or rule set moves past public beta.		* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We will also offer well-formatted PDFs here and on our Patreon page when a faction or rule set moves past public beta.
	* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!		* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!
	* Right now, the game's rules are only available in English, though we are hoping to offer it in other languages in the future. We are also looking at eventually offering our PDFs in type fonts that are easier to read for those with Dyslexia and/or other reading difficulties.		* Right now, the game's rules are only available in English, though we are hoping to offer it in other languages in the future. We are also looking at eventually offering our PDFs in type fonts that are easier to read for those with Dyslexia and/or other reading difficulties.

WargameChessAuthor: /* Adapt project scale to game's popularity */ updated

2025-05-14T16:21:05Z

Adapt project scale to game's popularity: updated

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	* Should the game reach a level of public interest that would warrant a more intense development pace, we will do our best to match the demand as well as our support and time can allow.		* Should the game reach a level of public interest that would warrant a more intense development pace, we will do our best to match the demand as well as our support and time can allow.
	* We ~~are open~~ to collaborating with other talented artists on future projects. We don't want to preemptively limit what those projects could be - we are always open to suggestions. In the future we may host polls on our Patreon so community members can vote on what types of projects come next.		* We would love to collaborating with other talented artists on future projects. We don't want to preemptively limit what those projects could be - we are always open to suggestions. In the future we may host polls on our Patreon and Ko-Fi so community members can vote on what types of projects come next.

	=== Encourage creativity in the community ===		=== Encourage creativity in the community ===

WargameChessAuthor: /* Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep */ removed that pdf point altogether

2025-05-07T16:42:24Z

Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep: removed that pdf point altogether

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	=== Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep ===		=== Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep ===

	* All of our factions were designed to fit on a single page of paper ~~- as seen in the PDFs that will soon be found on our Patreon and Ko-Fi pages (we are working on refining the '''[printable version]''' on this site so they too can fit on one page)~~. ~~So while~~ there were many more piece options we wanted to fit in each faction, we cut the selection down to deliver a streamlined and cohesive gaming experience. These cut options may come to the game in some form at a later time.		* All of our factions were designed to fit on a single page of paper. While there were many more piece options we wanted to fit in each faction, we cut the selection down to deliver a streamlined and cohesive gaming experience. These cut options may come to the game in some form at a later time.
	* At its completion, this game will feature 40 factions that are tested and designed for casual and competitive play (you can see the list of them [[Factions\|here]]). While we do have plans for other game modules, and special factions designed by members of the internal testing group, these will have no influence or impact on the core game.		* At its completion, this game will feature 40 factions that are tested and designed for casual and competitive play (you can see the list of them [[Factions\|here]]). While we do have plans for other game modules, and special factions designed by members of the internal testing group, these will have no influence or impact on the core game.
	* Though the faction expansions will release at different times, all 40 factions were written during the same stage of development and were built upon each other. The gameplay ecosystem will change with every expansion release, but the design philosophy and identity will not change in a way that leaves early-released factions feeling antiquated.		* Though the faction expansions will release at different times, all 40 factions were written during the same stage of development and were built upon each other. The gameplay ecosystem will change with every expansion release, but the design philosophy and identity will not change in a way that leaves early-released factions feeling antiquated.

WargameChessAuthor: /* Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep */ updated note on PDFs

2025-05-07T16:41:19Z

Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep: updated note on PDFs

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	=== Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep ===		=== Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep ===

	* All of our factions were designed to fit on a single page of paper - as seen in the PDFs found on our Patreon (we are working on refining the '''[printable version]''' on this site so they too can fit on one page). So while there were many more piece options we wanted to fit in each faction, we cut the selection down to deliver a streamlined and cohesive gaming experience. These cut options may come to the game in some form at a later time.		* All of our factions were designed to fit on a single page of paper - as seen in the PDFs that will soon be found on our Patreon and Ko-Fi pages (we are working on refining the '''[printable version]''' on this site so they too can fit on one page). So while there were many more piece options we wanted to fit in each faction, we cut the selection down to deliver a streamlined and cohesive gaming experience. These cut options may come to the game in some form at a later time.
	* At its completion, this game will feature 40 factions that are tested and designed for casual and competitive play (you can see the list of them [[Factions\|here]]). While we do have plans for other game modules, and special factions designed by members of the internal testing group, these will have no influence or impact on the core game.		* At its completion, this game will feature 40 factions that are tested and designed for casual and competitive play (you can see the list of them [[Factions\|here]]). While we do have plans for other game modules, and special factions designed by members of the internal testing group, these will have no influence or impact on the core game.
	* Though the faction expansions will release at different times, all 40 factions were written during the same stage of development and were built upon each other. The gameplay ecosystem will change with every expansion release, but the design philosophy and identity will not change in a way that leaves early-released factions feeling antiquated.		* Though the faction expansions will release at different times, all 40 factions were written during the same stage of development and were built upon each other. The gameplay ecosystem will change with every expansion release, but the design philosophy and identity will not change in a way that leaves early-released factions feeling antiquated.

WargameChessAuthor: /* Free and accessible */

2025-03-05T15:21:17Z

Free and accessible

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	* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site for free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to our site designer and the collaborators at MediaWiki, this wargamechess.com should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.		* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site for free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to our site designer and the collaborators at MediaWiki, this wargamechess.com should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.
	* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We will also offer well-formatted PDFs on our Patreon page (free to subscribers) when a faction or rule set ~~move~~ past public beta.		* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We will also offer well-formatted PDFs on our Patreon page (free to subscribers) when a faction or rule set moves past public beta.
	* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!		* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!
	* Right now, the game's rules are only available in English, though we are hoping to offer it in other languages in the future. We are also looking at eventually offering our PDFs in type fonts that are easier to read for those with Dyslexia and/or other reading difficulties.		* Right now, the game's rules are only available in English, though we are hoping to offer it in other languages in the future. We are also looking at eventually offering our PDFs in type fonts that are easier to read for those with Dyslexia and/or other reading difficulties.
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	* Wargame Chess is a rules framework that accommodates many faction designs. If you have an idea for a faction, feel free to create your own and share it with the community!		* Wargame Chess is a rules framework that accommodates many faction designs. If you have an idea for a faction, feel free to create your own and share it with the community!
			* If you have produced art related to the game (in any medium), feel free to @ us on social media so we can see what you've made!

WargameChessAuthor: /* Free and accessible */

2025-02-28T04:23:47Z

Free and accessible

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:23, 28 February 2025
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	* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site for free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to our site designer and the collaborators at MediaWiki, this wargamechess.com should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.		* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site for free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to our site designer and the collaborators at MediaWiki, this wargamechess.com should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.
	* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We also offer well-formatted PDFs ~~of the rules~~ on our Patreon page (free to subscribers).		* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We will also offer well-formatted PDFs on our Patreon page (free to subscribers) when a faction or rule set move past public beta.
	* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!		* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!
	* Right now, the game's rules are only available in English, though we are hoping to offer it in other languages in the future. We are also looking at eventually offering our PDFs in type fonts that are easier to read for those with Dyslexia and/or other reading difficulties.		* Right now, the game's rules are only available in English, though we are hoping to offer it in other languages in the future. We are also looking at eventually offering our PDFs in type fonts that are easier to read for those with Dyslexia and/or other reading difficulties.

WargameChessAuthor: /* Free and accessible */

2025-02-12T03:03:10Z

Free and accessible

WargameChessAuthor: /* Free and accessible */

2025-02-12T02:59:38Z

Free and accessible

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	=== Free and accessible ===		=== Free and accessible ===

	* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to the collaborators at MediaWiki, this site should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.		* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site for free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to our site designer and the collaborators at MediaWiki, this site should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.
	* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We also offer well-formatted PDFs of the rules on our Patreon page (free to subscribers).		* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We also offer well-formatted PDFs of the rules on our Patreon page (free to subscribers).
	* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!		* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!

WargameChessAuthor: /* Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep */ cleaned up some wording

2025-01-12T23:50:57Z

Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep: cleaned up some wording

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	=== Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep ===		=== Designed to avoid rule bloat, scale creep, and power creep ===

	* All of our factions were designed to fit on a single page of paper - as seen in the PDFs found on our Patreon (we are working on refining the '''[printable version]''' on this site so they too can fit on one page). So while there were many more piece options we wanted to fit in each faction, we cut the selection down to deliver a streamlined and cohesive gaming experience. These cut options may come to the game ~~in a future expansion,~~ in some form...		* All of our factions were designed to fit on a single page of paper - as seen in the PDFs found on our Patreon (we are working on refining the '''[printable version]''' on this site so they too can fit on one page). So while there were many more piece options we wanted to fit in each faction, we cut the selection down to deliver a streamlined and cohesive gaming experience. These cut options may come to the game in some form at a later time.
	* At its completion, this game will feature 40 factions that are tested and designed for casual and competitive play (you can see the list of them [[Factions\|here]]). While we do have plans for other game modules, and special factions designed by members of the internal testing group, these will have no influence or impact on the core game.		* At its completion, this game will feature 40 factions that are tested and designed for casual and competitive play (you can see the list of them [[Factions\|here]]). While we do have plans for other game modules, and special factions designed by members of the internal testing group, these will have no influence or impact on the core game.
	* Even though the faction expansions will release at different times, all 40 factions were written during the same stage of development and were built upon each other. The gameplay ecosystem will change with every expansion release, but the design philosophy and identity will not change in a way that leaves early-released factions feeling antiquated.		* Even though the faction expansions will release at different times, all 40 factions were written during the same stage of development and were built upon each other. The gameplay ecosystem will change with every expansion release, but the design philosophy and identity will not change in a way that leaves early-released factions feeling antiquated.
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	=== Encourage creativity in the community ===		=== Encourage creativity in the community ===

	* Wargame Chess ~~at its core~~ is a rules framework that accommodates many faction designs. If you have an idea for a faction, feel free to create your own and share it with the community!		* Wargame Chess is a rules framework that accommodates many faction designs. If you have an idea for a faction, feel free to create your own and share it with the community!

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:03, 12 February 2025
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	=== Free and accessible ===		=== Free and accessible ===

	* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site for free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to our site designer and the collaborators at MediaWiki, this ~~site~~ should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.		* All of the game's rules are posted here on the site for free, so you can read them as long you have internet access. As the game's rules have a limited need for images, the site should require very little cellular data usage. Thanks to our site designer and the collaborators at MediaWiki, this wargamechess.com should be stable and usable for both desktop and phone web browsers.
	* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We also offer well-formatted PDFs of the rules on our Patreon page (free to subscribers).		* If your internet access is limited, each rule page on the site here has a '''[printable version]''' button (the exact placement of which depends on which MediaWiki theme you are viewing the site through). We also offer well-formatted PDFs of the rules on our Patreon page (free to subscribers).
	* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!		* Players are welcome to use miniatures from other tabletop games in Wargame Chess. Though at its most basic form, the game works with pieces that have been around for years and are available in most parts of the world. In fact, you may already own some, most, or all of what's required to play the game!
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	* All of our factions were designed to fit on a single page of paper - as seen in the PDFs found on our Patreon (we are working on refining the '''[printable version]''' on this site so they too can fit on one page). So while there were many more piece options we wanted to fit in each faction, we cut the selection down to deliver a streamlined and cohesive gaming experience. These cut options may come to the game in some form at a later time.		* All of our factions were designed to fit on a single page of paper - as seen in the PDFs found on our Patreon (we are working on refining the '''[printable version]''' on this site so they too can fit on one page). So while there were many more piece options we wanted to fit in each faction, we cut the selection down to deliver a streamlined and cohesive gaming experience. These cut options may come to the game in some form at a later time.
	* At its completion, this game will feature 40 factions that are tested and designed for casual and competitive play (you can see the list of them [[Factions\|here]]). While we do have plans for other game modules, and special factions designed by members of the internal testing group, these will have no influence or impact on the core game.		* At its completion, this game will feature 40 factions that are tested and designed for casual and competitive play (you can see the list of them [[Factions\|here]]). While we do have plans for other game modules, and special factions designed by members of the internal testing group, these will have no influence or impact on the core game.
	* ~~Even though~~ the faction expansions will release at different times, all 40 factions were written during the same stage of development and were built upon each other. The gameplay ecosystem will change with every expansion release, but the design philosophy and identity will not change in a way that leaves early-released factions feeling antiquated.		* Though the faction expansions will release at different times, all 40 factions were written during the same stage of development and were built upon each other. The gameplay ecosystem will change with every expansion release, but the design philosophy and identity will not change in a way that leaves early-released factions feeling antiquated.
	*As this game is free to play and enjoy:		*As this game is free to play and enjoy:
	**We have no monetary incentive to make newly released factions more powerful than established ones.		**We have no monetary incentive to make newly released factions more powerful than established ones.
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	=== Adapt project scale to game's popularity ===		=== Adapt project scale to game's popularity ===

	* Should the game reach a level of public interest that would warrant a more intense development pace, we will ~~try~~ to match the demand as well as our support and time can allow.		* Should the game reach a level of public interest that would warrant a more intense development pace, we will do our best to match the demand as well as our support and time can allow.
	* We are open to collaborating with other talented artists on future projects. We don't want to preemptively limit what those projects could be - we are always open to suggestions. In the future we may host polls on our Patreon so community members can vote on what types of projects come next.		* We are open to collaborating with other talented artists on future projects. We don't want to preemptively limit what those projects could be - we are always open to suggestions. In the future we may host polls on our Patreon so community members can vote on what types of projects come next.