Get in the game
With Christmas just around the bend, I'd like to take a quick moment to spotlight one of our fellow bloggers, whose expertise in Civil War gaming may provide the answer for that last remaining gift you've been searching for. Brett Schulte's Civil War Gaming & Reading Blog is a treasure trove of information for those who are interested in both traditional-board and computer-based gaming on the War Between the States. It is currently rated as the #6 website on The Civil War Top 100.

I must admit that I do own a few of these computer games (Gettysburg and The American Civil War), but I have never had enough free-time in my schedule to learn how to actually play them. I already went through a rehab-phase to “kick” an addiction to the Medal of Honor: WWII series a couple years ago as it almost cost me my marriage. That said, Brett is clearly an expert on the subject and has actually provided consultation for developers in the industry. He is also a “book-nut” like myself, and I am hoping to someday get a Schulte library card, so I can browse through his rapidly expanding collection.

If you are into the Civil War and games, or know someone who is, visit Brett’s blog’s for all things related. Who knows, maybe Santa will visit too, and leave a copy of the “Civil War Brigade Series” under your tree?