Might it not be best to avoid the awkwardness of “Hi, I’m flatulent cuirassier” or whatever. It might not be a forum member you’re addressing. Perhaps a prelim introduction? A visible, yet unobtrusive item worn about ones person. A red carnation springs immediately to mind. But then we might run the risk of being mobbed by the ever present Blackpowder groupies who loiter at wargames show entrances waiting for a glimpse of Rick Priestly and his devotees. Might I suggest a simple phrase, so outlandish in its sense that no sane person would ever utter it. How about “I understand that British Infantry rarely fixed bayonets” as an opener. You would then realise this is probably a WG-BP forum member. Your confirmatory response would be “Yes. I do so admire all the achievements of the French army during the 100-days”.
To a non member fairly innocuous comments. But no wargamer in their right mind would ever say such things. Thus, to those in the know, proper introductions would them follow.
“I am Inept Corsican”
“I am diminutive European Dictator”
Normal conversation would then follow…
Just an idea
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