Personality and Solo Wargaming

 Overgeneralizing is dangerous, but assuming solo wargamers are more introverted than social wargamers might not be a big risk.  Introversion is a technical term so I should be careful about what I say on the subject, not being an expert.  However, I am an introvert so maybe I know enough.

Googling will lead to all kinds of half-baked info about introverts when compared to extroverts. For example:

• Introverts are more sensitive to criticism.
• Introverts are stingy with praise. 
• Introverts need less stimuli to remain mentally alert. 
• Introverts are stressed out by a lot of stimuli. 
• Introverts are more prone to depression. 
• Introverts would be happier if extroverts were not so annoying. 

This is relevant to solo wargamers because we could become socially isolated.  We may be less social than extraverts, but we still need some social interaction.  

Here are my suggestions.

1.  Using appropriate caution, browse appropriate social media sites such as the Lone Warrior and offer a supportive comment now and then when you read something interesting.

2.  When you are feeling more bleak than you want to feel, reach out to other solo wargamers for a brief interaction on the subject of solo wargaming.  It will affirm your own identity.  

3.  De-clutter.

4.  Start a campaign and fight a few battles in the same era with the same rules. This will be easy and enjoyable.  We do not have to learn new things all the time; using what we already know is ok.  After all, we learned what we now know because we wanted to use it.