Both Sides: Way to Go
For quite a while now I've tended towards collecting both armies for new projects. This is not an option I suppose for many people gaming on a shoe-string budget but eventually I recommend it as an approach to wargaming. The shots in this post are from a game day I held yesterday with my good mate Dave at next to no notice. Both the Spartan and Argive armies were part of my collection which rasies the first benefit - I can throw together a game in no time and all I need is an opposing player to move half the toys around and give me a hard time. The other advantage is you get to play with armies which directly relate your your own aesthetic for a given period. If I don't like the look of any unit, I only have myself to blame. I get to chose the balance and the precise style of representation within the limit of my collection. It's also a great option if you like both sides and can't decide on one over another - you don't have to. Collect and paint both. Of course, ...
