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) OR American Civil War Artillery $3 – Affiliate Link)

Read Daves’ Games Paper Model Guide (PDF)

Try a Smaller Scale (Old Glory for affordable 10 & 15mm models)

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Holiday 2012 Podcasting Schedule

Jonathan turns 31 on Dec 22. Wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

TotalCon is February 21-24, 2013

Growing Geeks new addition to Troll in the Corner Podcast Network

Wargaming Recon is on break returning with a new episode on January 7, 2013.

Troll in the Corner Podcast Network

Wargaming Recon belongs to the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network (TCPN). You may like some of the other shows on the network.

Indie Talks – bi-monthly on Wednesdays covering independent games, film, television. Includes many interviews. Hosted by Trollitc owner Ben Gerber.

Geeks Explicitly – weekly on Thursdays covering geek life, movies, gaming, and more. Hosted by Jonathan J. Reinhart.

Monsters of the Shattered World – monthly on the last Saturday. Story of a young scholar encountering strange animals on another world.

Promos for the TCPN podcasts appear at the end of the show. Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew, Troll ITC’s logo designer, for the amazing logos. Check out his portfolio at MightyNightGaunt.com

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