The Tabletop Terrain blog has an illustrated article on making a painting table / painting station.
gaming aids
Berthier Campaign Manager
A new version of the Berthier Campaign Management software is out. Tony DeLyall, the programmer, explains:
Berthier is software that manages wargames campaigns for miniatures. Berthier allows two campaigners, without an umpire, to run simple strategic campaigns leading to tabletop battles. Alternatively umpires can use Berthier to run two sided campaigns. Berthier is suitable for historical, naval or fantasy wargaming in most periods but was developed with the Horse and Musket period in mind. Play by email (PBEM) is possible.
The software has been updated to version: 6.0
Hex Grid Paper Generator
Here’s a very nice online program for generating hex sheets for use with wargames and role playing games. I just used it to generate the paper for a hex based wargame.
Command Posts For Tracking Figure Status
The Redjak site has an interesting concept for tracking the status of figures and units during a game: he attaches vertical wires to the bases and slides colored beads on as indicators. Take a look at the pictures.
Hex Battle – Battlecry Scenario Generator
Hex Battle is a scenario generator for Richard Borg’s Battle Cry game.