People who are into playing or designing wargames do not think like the rest of us. Actually, this applies to most people in the sciences, or anyone who uses the scientific method (testing hypotheses until you get a proof in the form of a reproducible result). Wargamers look at wars, and most other things, in a more analytical fashion, taking into account historical precedents and antecedents.
Quotes about wargames
The enjoyment in a war game deteriorates in almost direct ratio to the degree of realism attempted so we now have a cardinal principle that if realism interferes with enjoyment then out goes realism!
It’s easy to start building a model with a vague idea of what you want, and then sharpen your focus as you proceed. It’s impossible to complete an adequate model unless you have developed a precise idea of what you want it to do.
“War-gaming destroyed itself,” says [Jason] Matthews, who watched his beloved hobby confuse complexity for historical accuracy, scaring away potential new players.
Be rigorous in defining your hypothesis. A model/wargame will eat you alive if you are sloppy.