The Challenges and Pitfalls of an ‘Authentic’ Medieval Wargame

The medieval period is a perennial favourite amongst the tabletop wargamer. Figure ranges in all scales, from the ubiquitous 28mm down to 6mm, are extensive, and new rulesets come out on a regular basis. However, their treatment of medieval warfare is often based on assumptions that are either outmoded or just plain wrong, even if well-intentioned.