Across The Pond Wargamers

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In this episode we talk with Paul from Empress Miniatures about scenario designs in wargaming.  We talk about what makes a good scenario, how to capture the setting on the table, and balance, among other points.   

Some of the Manufacturers/Publishers/Clubs mentioned in this episode:

·         Empress Miniatures (https://www.empressminiatures.com/)

·         Empress Miniatures NHS Charity Nurse (https://www.empressminiatures.com/nhs-charity-nurse-2209-p.asp)

·         Wargames Soldiers & Strategies  (https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/wss-mag)

·         Two Hour Wargames  (https://www.twohourwargames.com/)

·         Age of Glory Historical Miniatures (https://www.ageofglory.com/)

·         Time Gost TV (https://timeghost.tv/)

We welcome your comments or suggestions and can be reached at [email protected]

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In this episode we talk with Ross, Stuart, and Mike from the Oldmeldrum Wargames Group about wargaming clubs before, during, and after the age of Covid-19.  We talked a bit about the history of the club, what makes a good club, and how do you keep your club relevant in this changing world.  

Some of the Manufacturers/Publishers/Clubs mentioned in this episode:

·        Oldmeldrum Wargames Group (https://oldmeldrumwargamesgroup.com/)

·        Wargaming the Sugar Islands Campaign (https://stuartinschwargames.blogspot.com/2018/11/now-available-wargaming-sugar-islands.html)

·        Stuart’s Blog (https://stuartinschwargames.blogspot.com/)

·        GMT Games (/https://www.gmtgames.com/)

·        Pratzen Editions (https://didier-rouy.webs.com/)

·        Too Fat Lardies – Chain of Command & Kriegsspiel (https://toofatlardies.co.uk/)

·        The Veteran Wargamer (https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-xdm36-8c11e9f)

·        Rommel – Honour Publishing (https://sammustafa.com/rommel/)

·        Wargames Atlantic (https://wargamesatlantic.com/)

·        Firelock Games – Blood & Valor (https://www.firelockgames.com/introducing-blood-valor/)

We welcome your comments or suggestions and can be reached at [email protected]

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In today’s episode, A Question of Scale, we talk with Mark Severin of Scale Creep Miniatures about figure scale.  We ponder the importance of figure scale (or the lack of importance) in the games we play.  

Manufacturers/Publishers/Clubs mentioned in this episode:

·         Scale Creep Miniatures (https://www.scalecreep.com/index.php)

·         Hobby Chest, 345 Western Blvd Ste A., Jacksonville, North Carolina (https://www.facebook.com/Hobby-Chest-Jacksonville-NC-116113275079060/?eid=ARBr2VUOzU-tlVP0d3e2jHvpoQdgrOtou87ax93ddl8ZQ6ooBh4bBqhTaPTkuUAS5QBaWv3ptig-7569&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=100001045922793&fref=tag)

·         WOW Buildings (https://wowbuildings.net/)

·         Empress Miniatures (https://www.empressminiatures.com/) 

·         Warlord Games : Victory at Sea (https://store.warlordgames.com/collections/victory-at-sea)

·         Brigade Models (http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/)

·         Plastic Soldier Company : Battlegroup Rules (https://www.theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk/shop/rulesets/battlegroup-rules/)

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The introductory episode of the new podcast dedicated to wargaming; Across The Pond Wargamers.  In this episode we introduce ourselves, discuss why we started the podcast, and what we plan on discussing in future episodes.  For comments or suggestions we can be reached at [email protected]

Manufacturers/Publishers/Clubs mentioned in this episode:

• Oldmeldrum Wargames Group (https://oldmeldrumwargamesgroup.com/blucher-scenarios/)
• Blücher by Honour Publishing (https://sammustafa.com/blucher/)
• Sally4th (https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk )
• Hagen Miniatures (https://www.hagen-miniatures.de/)
• Baccus 6mm (https://www.baccus6mm.com/)

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