What can I say? Notification that Palouse Wargaming Journal was nominated for a Little Wars TV Caesar Award in the category of Best Wargame Blog landed unexpectedly. Out of the hundreds of wargaming related blogs out there, making the cut into the Top Three by my peers is surprising. Satisfying too.
Perhaps in today's world of specialization, division, and niches, there is still a spot for an "all-rounder" as they say in cycling. PWJ covers a variety of wargaming topics that at some point may strike an interest to some. What do I reckon are the keys contributing to this nomination? Well, my hunch is consistency and commentary. On consistency, I try to maintain a regular publication frequency with a post every three to four days. On commentary, PWJ consistently experiences a regular flow of discussion on each post. These frequent reader comments are not only of the acknowledgement type. More often than not, readers' comments actually expand upon the post and further the main topic at hand. I learn a lot from these comments and these discussions are always much appreciated. I feel a strong sense of camaraderie among the regular commentators.
For any reader making the effort to submit this blog into the nominating process, I thank you. To my fellow nominees, I wish you good luck at the awards ceremony.
To see the full list of award categories and nominations, please visit,
Well I'm glad to see you made the Top 3 Jonathan:)! In fact I think I made a nomination for your Blog, amongst a few select others. Good luck on winning!
ReplyDeleteI thank you, Sir!
DeleteYou're welcome! All the more impressive given in the video in the link that this was the most hotly contest category, which is good to see and hopefully shows that Blogging is still popular and relevant.
DeleteHopefully, blogging remains a viable form.
DeleteCongratulations and well deserved - good luck.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Norm!
DeleteCongratulations, Jonathan! First I've heard of this - didn't know blogs were "officially" tracked :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dean!
DeleteCongratulations on making the top 3
ReplyDeleteThanks, Neil!
DeleteCongratulations sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWell deserved: congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Ed!
Deletebravo well deserved Johnathon
ReplyDeletecheers
matt
Matt, you are most kind!
DeleteWell done.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWell done Jon! You’ll have to prepare your acceptance speech (go easy on the tears) and decide what to wear on the night 😁.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am not much for speechifying...
DeleteCongratulations Jonathan 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil!
DeleteWell deserved!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Ross!
DeleteWell done , good consistent quality content that is the secret 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you, Matt! Reporting on your series of excellent remote games has helped
DeleteO fantastic mate! Very many congrats indeed!
ReplyDeleteI am sure once you "obviously" win this, you will look resplendent in your winner's tiara and sash.
Thank you! I appreciate your support and I wish I had your confidence.
DeleteThoroughly deserved sir.
ReplyDeleteYou always comment widely and always positively across the blog o sphere, and your blog is always highly entertaining - an evangelist for the hobby.
Superb Jonathan.
Darren, you are very, very kind. Thank you!
DeleteUndoubtedly well-deserved as others have said Jonathan, and I hope you win. If for some reason you don't though, just make sure you have your best Hollywood awards ceremony "I'm really very happy for the winner" smile ready to be rolled out.
ReplyDeleteAnd if you win, make sure you do more of a De Niro than a Sally Field.
DeleteThank you, Lawrence! I appreciate your tips too!
DeleteYou deserve it Jonathan for a high rate of quality content!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks a lot, Christopher!
DeleteWell deserved indeed. Not only do you constantly provide a steady stream of regular posts but also support others in their blogging efforts. I hope you win. Then you can post in a tuxedo. 😀
ReplyDeleteStew, you are always kind and supportive. Thank you for that! Tuxedo? I don't own one!
DeleteAwesome, congratulations man!
ReplyDeleteV/R,
Jack
Thank you, Jack! I have yet to read your latest installment on fighting brothers but it is in my queue.
DeleteHuzzah!
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteExcellent news! Now I can say I wargame with a Caesar Award nominee!!!
ReplyDeleteYes you can but not sure how much cachet that carries down at the pub.
DeleteWell done and well deserved!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Aaron!
DeleteAs I said below another posting here: congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting, that no nominees were from France or Germany but maybe most of the German and French wargamers didn't noticed the LittleWars TV channel.
Thanks! There may have been German and French blogs submitted but did not make the final selection. From what I see from surveys, English speakers dominate the Wargaming hobby. Of course, I can only read English so my perception is likely biased. There are very good French and German blogs.
DeleteGreat news Jon - I didnt know Little Wars Tv were doing this - I hove watched a few of their episodes on U Tube and they seem like a good bunch. If you do win, remember Ricky Gervais's advice to actors ...come up, take your little award ....and..... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith! The Little Wars group seems like a good bunch of wargamers, for sure. I bet they would be fun to game with.
DeleteBy the way, I meant to say, the number of comments above (more than 40) are a pretty good indication of why your blog has been nominated!
ReplyDeleteThe number of thoughtful comments is a driver, for sure.
DeleteGreat recognition for one of the best all round hobby blogs I follow. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteRichard
Thank you so much, Richard, and thanks for your continued support!
DeleteWell done! Always a pleasure to read.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dan!
DeleteCongratulations Johnathan, but please no tearful acceptance speech.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robbie! If selected, I will try to hold back the tears.
DeleteCongratulation Jonathan! This is a well-deseved recognition
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWell deserved! Nice one Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Mark! Your latest Napoleonic battle was a good scrap.
DeleteWell deserved Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteMerci!
DeleteA well deserved nomination, I agree. This blog is truly an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMike, you are always very kind and very supportive. Thank you!
DeleteCongratulations and of course well deserved, consistently good!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain!
DeleteCongratulations. Its heartening to see your outstanding blog get the credit you deserve.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark! You are very kind.
DeleteBelated congratulations on the nomination, Jon. Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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