Tom explores some correspondence from Barney Dicker on future rules purchases. He provides a brief lead-pile update and then he tackles the main topic of the recording, how he is preparing material and getting in the mood for the virtual Just Plain Chaos game, starting next week.

Tom is setting up an online game of Just Plain Chaos to test out the new normal.

Tom answers a question from longtime collaborator, Barney Dicker.

As I was recording this CSB sent a long message in thanks for his lead parcels. More next recording on this. Otherwise a general update.

Tom briefly talks about how he is trying to expunge any idead of hoarding from his hobby and his podcasting room.

Tom provides a couple of long overdue updates and ponders what might come next.

Tom talks with Derek Stutsman about the 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons game Tom ran in his office. They talk about various points in the game. Some of the scenarios that they explored through the game and some of Tom's motivations in presenting the game as he did. They depress slightly into Tom's metal addiction and conclude on the COVID-19 Pletinckx experience.

Tom explores a couple of ideas in the Napoleonic period while leaving Sharpe alone. He also talks about the lead pile and a new painter on the roster.

With less that a day of research, Tom talks about an unusual historical figure whose autobiography (and a unique wedding anniversary gift) is triggering an interest in Napoleonics and the Franco-Prussian War. Two time periods that Tom had not considered seriously previously. A change of perspective can come about through a variety of different circumstances.

Tom introduces some of the ideas to keep in mind when solo playing rules. He notes that these techniques have not been shown in recent YouTube examples of solo play and he talks about a couple of films that are worth seeing for different reasons.