| Wargaming Recon Episode 43: Welcome Cataclysm! For Real This Time Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
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Black Powder Explosion.
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is a hugely popular episode.
Jonathan J. Reinhart and former co-host Tom Barbalet discuss their weeks in gaming. Jonathan focuses on the Cataclysm expansion to World of Warcraft. Tom discusses a recent trip to a local game store, which he previously described as “unfriendly” but one that has a lot of Flames of War product.
Some discussion is held of Games Workshop’s failed attempt to place retail stores in New England. Tom mentions attending a convention in Mansfield in 2011. He says that he’d like to make it a real vacation and spend time visiting people he knows, Jonathan included.
T...
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 50: WWPD News From the Front and Steven MacLauchlan Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
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WWPD News From the Front and Steven MacLauchlan
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is one of the most popular episode in Wargaming Recon history! Not bad considering Jonathan was too ill to host.
Former co-host Tom Barbalet’s records this very special 50th episode to cover for Jonathan who was sick with the zombie flu (actually, a severe respiratory virus that grossly exacerbated his asthma). Tom interviews special guest Steven MacLauchlan of WWPD: News From the Front.
As usual the week in wargaming is discussed. Steven discusses Cold Wars 2011 while Tom briefly mentions working on his RPG based on his book Field of Chaos.
The two move on to th...
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 51: Black Powder Explosion Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
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Black Powder Explosion.
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is the 2nd most popular episode in Wargaming Recon history! Not bad considering it was originally released April 14, 2011.
Jonathan J. Reinhart and former co-host Tom Barbalet record together for the first time since Jonathan was sick with the zombie flu (actually, a severe respiratory virus that grossly exacerbated his asthma).
As usual the week in wargaming is discussed. Most of it is focused on Black Powder, which the dynamic duo swiftly transition into. A lively debate is had concerning the minimum, or starting, army size for this rule set. Tom reiterates suggestions he previously gave to Jonathan. Jonathan exp...
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 54: Huzzah Con Prep Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
| This classic episode features host Jonathan J. Reinhart as he discusses Huzzah Con 2011 (click to go register). He chats about the games he will be playing and why he is attending the con with his wife. Jonathan highlights some other games that he wishes he could play. He manages to insert a reference to deceased estates while discussing the bring and buy on Sunday.
For those attending the con Jonathan gives props to Scratch Co Bakery and Duck Fat restaurant as dining venues for the morning and the evening. He also mentions Zackery’s Restaurant, which is located inside the Fireside Inn & Suiteswhere the convention is located.
Warlord Games’ Black Powder rules is briefly discussed while Jonathan mentions the Beasts o...
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 57: Neil Shuck and Force on Force Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
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Neil Shuck and Force on Force
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is one of the most popular episode in Wargaming Recon history! Not bad considering Jonathan was too ill to host.
Former co-host Tom Barbalet and guest Neil Shuck, of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast, analyzeOsprey Publishing‘s Force on Force rules. The duo provide an in depth review of that ruleset. Neil recommends Flying Lead‘s Hearts & Minds expansion by Ganesha Games andCharlie Don’t Surf by Too Fat Lardies as alternative modern age rulesets depicting insurgency warfare.
Tom and Neil briefly address the question “What is fun?” and the...
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 58: Henry Hyde and Battlegames Magazine Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
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Henry Hyde and Battlegames Magazine
This episode predates the name Wargaming Recon.
We hope you will enjoy this one from the vault, it is one of the most popular episodes in Wargaming Recon history! Not bad considering Jonathan was too ill to host.
Host Jonathan J. Reinhart and guest Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames Magazine, discuss a myriad of topics. Jonathan gets Henry to reveal some of his background, musical talent, and an explanation on why Battlegames Magazine stands out. The short answer is, “words.” This gargantuan episode clocks in at over 2 hours and 24 minutes making it one of the longest episodes for our show. You definitely will enjoy it.
Henry devotes a chunk of his appearance to the Society for Creati...
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 64: Historical Modelling Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
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Historical Modelling.
Host Jonathan J. Reinhart releases the inaugural Wargaming Recon episode.
Dispatches from HQ (or should I say Despatches from HQ) kicks off the show. Henry Hyde’s forthcoming book The Wargaming Compendium (searching Barnes & Nobles website will know show the book, please use the link I provide) is discussed. Pre-order troubles with both Amazon and Barnes & Noble are highlighted.
Basing materials, spackle and wood filler, are reviewed and discussed. Examples of their use with Flames of War infantry bases are given. The Art of War book by Battlefront is cited as a good reference source. Modelling discussions continue with a review of Army Painter Quick Shade. &nb...
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 76: Wally Simon's Secrets of Wargame Design Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
| Wally Simon’s Secrets of Wargame Design edited by Russ Lockwood of On Military Matters takes the center stage. Also discussed:
Update on the Flames of War Events Situation
Wargames Illustrated Issue 296
Dedhampton Revolution Update
Plimoth Plantation Trip
Mail Bag – Comments on Episode 75
Pinterest
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 77: Russ Lockwood Game Designer and Editor Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
| Russ Lockwood, editor of Wally Simon’s Secrets of Wargame Design Volume 1, is the guest. He discusses being a game designer, editor, and publisher. Some discussion of his Napoleonic ruleset Snappy Nappy ensues. ...
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 81: Tabletop Conquest with Brent Newhall Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
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Tabletop Conquest.
Also discussed:
24 hour Game-a-thon for Boston Children’s Hospital
24 Hour Game-a-thon for Boston Children’s Hospital
24 hours straight, all board games, RPGs and video games, non-stop because I want to help heal kids. **Donate Securely Here**
I’m on a mission to save kids through table top games, and I need your help.
Boston Children’s Hospital treats thousands of children each year, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. These kids are facing scary stuff like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and injuries from accidents to name just a few.
I have a cousin, Gracie, who was born with Cystic Fibrosis. This year I will be walking in one of the CF Foundation wa...
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| Wargaming Recon Episode 84: Wargaming on the Cheap Regular price: $0.75 Bundle price: $0.75
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Wargaming on the Cheap.
Not everyone can afford to buy the latest rulebook, the next expansion, or the newest miniatures. Not everyone wants to do that either. It is not only possible but exciting to wargame on the cheap. In this episode Jonathan shares some great ways that you can wargame on the cheap.
Use your local library for resource material
Free Paper Terrain
Plastic Army Men
Print and Play Models (FREE Ancient Warriors Demo Set – Affiliate Link) ORAmerican Civil War Artillery $3 – Affiliate Link)
Read Daves’ Games Paper Model Guide (PDF)
Try a Smaller Scale (Old Glory for affordable 10 & 15mm models)
Also discussed:
Our new logo courtesy of Jeremy Kostiew of MightyNightGaunt
Holiday 2012 Podcast...
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