Grognard Edit Meaning

1.

ultra-hardcore wargamer (wargames - Advanced Squad Leader, Combat Mission, etc) Comes from French word that means "grumbler"

"Bob the Grognard likes to check his back yard for good hull-down spots for his imaginary tank"

2.

In D&D, a person who prefers an older edition to the newer one.

Gamer A:"After playing 4th edition for six months, our group decided to give it up and go back to 3.5."

Gamer B:"you're officially grognards now."

See curmudgeon, old school, nerd, geek

3.

Playing a game (especially war games) with full reality settings - no cheats at all.

He plays Close Combat grognard.