Sometimes while we play COIN games we consider how cool it is that wargames are embracing unconventional conflicts and the political motivations that drive them. 
 
In this special epsiode we talk about politics in wargames and how games use these mechanics to add depth.
Games discussed:COIN System
Twilight Struggle
Labyrinth
Washington's War
Axis Empires
Empire of the Sun
Next War Series
Victory Roads
 
Special Thanks to:
Great Lake Drifters for intro music.
https://greatlakedrifters.bandcamp.com/
 
Meghan Raebel for our logo.

RitV Special: Politics in Wargames

Two young lads talk about wargames, board games, & RPGs. Often humorous.

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Welcome back to Rally in the Valley, a podcast that occasionally comes out and often talks about things you may like!
 
The Boys are back, blowing past all deadlines thought getting to Proper Podcast discussion in record time. The best email ever starts us off, can you compete? Tom has been enslaved by the power that is Advanced Squad Leader again and talks about his time Boating.
 
Michael has played a war game... or has he?! See if he can see through the lies of brightly colored cubes to the gooey wargame center of 1777: Rebellion.
 
The usual suspects round out the episode, all while Michael forgets to talk about RPGs. When will the next episode come out? Place your bets now people!
 
 

Contact Rally in the Valley:
 
Email: Rallyinthevalleypodcast@gmail.com
 
Twitter: @RitVPodcast
 
Facebook: Rally in the Valley
 
 
 
Special Thanks to:
 
Great Lake Drifters for intro music.
 
https://greatlakedrifters.bandcamp.com/
 
 
 
Meghan Raebel for our logo.

RitV20: Advanced Squad Lover

Hello and have a seat (or stand, walk, run, drive) while you enjoy the latest episode of Rally in the Valley, a podcast you have decided to read the description for!
 
Tom and Michael slide into a bit of nonsense before attempting to remember what this podcast is about. I think it is cardboard related games?
 
Tom keeps his cred by bringing out his feelings on Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Decision at Elst, while Michael further muddles the waters with Root. Some assorted ramblings (different from the previous segments, somehow) on Heroes of Black Reach follow.
 
Our regular segments round us out, including the perennial favorite ASL Rule of the week and the ever existing Ebay Quiz.
 
Happy belated holidays everyone! Let's hope for a more consistent upload schedule in 2019.
 
 
Contact Rally in the Valley:
 
Email: Rallyinthevalleypodcast@gmail.com
 
Twitter: @RitVPodcast
 
Facebook: Rally in the Valley
 
 
 
Special Thanks to:
 
Great Lake Drifters for intro music.
 
https://greatlakedrifters.bandcamp.com/
 
 
 
Meghan Raebel for our logo.

RitV19: Have a Seat, Take a Seat, Be a Seat

Greetings and welcome to the latest episode of Rally in the Valley, a podcast about war games, board games, and others things that still exist (just like this podcast)! Tom and Michael are back to it, with their regular mix of youthful excitement and lethargic delivery. 
 
Emails make an appearance, plus a brief discussion of Tom's initial thoughts on Next War Poland (It's very good). In a move that surprises no one, Michael also bought War of the Ring! The boys talk about elves and "non-good aligned" players to their hearts content.
 
And if you always wondered whether Michael was truly as hardcore a war gamer as he claimed, we've got news. Tom is the charlatan! He's gone full miniatures in a discussion of Infinity the Game, a sci-fi skirmish game that is so miniatures it hurts to even type this!

 
The normal segments round us out and that's another one in the books.
 

Contact Rally in the Valley:
 
Email: Rallyinthevalleypodcast@gmail.com
 
Twitter: @RitVPodcast
 
Facebook: Rally in the Valley
 
 
 
Special Thanks to:
 
Great Lake Drifters for intro music.
 
https://greatlakedrifters.bandcamp.com/
 
 
 
Meghan Raebel for our logo.

RitV18: To Infinity and No Further

Greetings and welcome to the 17th episode of Rally in the Valley, a podcast that is one of the things that comes up when you search "Rally in the Valley" in your search engine of choice. I hope it's WebCrawler! Tom and Michael make a return! It is shoddy work at best. Big news on the Rally in the Valley home front though. You'll have to listen to find that one out!
 
Tom and Michael stumble through some emails, then the rest of the episode keeps that awkward cadence up. Pax Romana, does it make these boys wanna wanna play? And Michael solo's Unhappy King Charles! ? What is the world coming to. ASL rule of the week returns while Michael offers no excuses in his lack of Liquid Courage. An eBay Quiz occurs in a most unusual fashion. Was it worth the wait for all this "quality"? You tell us dear listener! And will they ever pick up any of the many games they've hinted will be covered in previous episodes? 
 
 
 

Contact Rally in the Valley:
Email: Rallyinthevalleypodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @RitVPodcast
Facebook: Rally in the Valley
 
Special Thanks to:
Great Lake Drifters for intro music.
https://greatlakedrifters.bandcamp.com/
 
Meghan Raebel for our logo.

RitV17: The Phone Lines Are Open For Pizza

It's something you may or may not have been clamoring for, the most 16-est to this point episode of Rally in the Valley has arrived! It's a podcast, about games, about war. Tom and Michael bring their A game in a stunning turn of events after their absence. Email talk leads to some hardcore, hot and heavy game talk. The Lamps are Going Out (Compass Games) has ignited a passion in Michael that leads him to boringly discuss the game's mechanics in detail for twenty odd minutes. Desert Heat (Lock n Load Publishing) is more lukewarm in Tom's early previews, while Michael's Enemy Coast Ahead: The Doolittle Raid experiences leave Tom a bit hot under the collar that he gifted it to his cohost. ASL Rule of the Week has Michael do his best to "sound German", while the boys say "sparkling wine" far too much during a Liquid Courage segment. Tom's Ebay Quiz is bonkers as always, and weirdly ties into Michael's new job?! The lads are glad to be back, whether you are glad is a different story!
 

Contact Rally in the Valley:
Email: Rallyinthevalleypodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @RitVPodcast
Facebook: Rally in the Valley
 
Special Thanks to:
Great Lake Drifters for intro music.
https://greatlakedrifters.bandcamp.com/
 
Meghan Raebel for our logo.

RitV Special: Politics in Wargames

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