Wargaming Recon

Steven MacLauchlan and Flames of War

Steven MacLauchlan is the former Digital Content Manager for Battlefront Miniatures (maker of Flames of War) and is also the head honcho at the WWPD: News From the Front podcast. Steven returns to the show to discuss Flames of War and his life after Battlefront.

Listeners may recall that Steven first appeared on Episode 50: WWPD News From the Front and Steven MacLauchlan.

In this episode Steven:

Provides a glimpse into what it is like to work at Battlefront

Looks back at Cold Wars 2011

Shares about doing a live podcast at a convention

Pokes fun at Jasper Oorthuys, Managing Editor Publications for Karwansaray Publishers (of Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy fame)

Want to know more about Steven & WWPD?

Visit their website WWPD.

Stay up to date with their Facebook page

Follow them on Twitter

Peek behind the curtain with Steven’s personal Twitter

Mailbag

Via our Facebook page:

Listener David commented on this photo saying “54mm is a great scale–Big battles for small hands.”

Listener Jay remarked about some 25mm Old Glory Prussian Hussars saying “Clad in the purest shimmering samite…”

Listener Adrian said of 54mm Armies in Plastic “In spite of some awkward poses, the AiP figs paint up very nicely…an inexpensive entry into 54mm.”

Listener Cary commented on these cornfields from Huzzah’s 2014 Game Day saying “Id have to agree pretty creative terrain awesome”

Superstar GM gave Wargaming Recon high praise by saying “These episodes are the best thing next to playing! You earn the praise with every episode. Nobody else covers our local hobby like you do!”

We’ve crafted a few theme weeks on our Facebook page. Just finished Flames of War/WW2 coverage in honor of Steven & WWPD. Next theme is content from Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine in honor of upcoming guest Jasper Oorthuys.

Do you have questions, comments, or constructive feedback? Then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at [email protected].

iTunes Reviews

Stevbee from Canada left a 4 star review titled Great Stuff! saying “A great podcast full of a variety [of] good quality information.”

Josh Weaver from the UK left a 4 star review titled Cheers saying “Thanks fo ran excellent podcast! I’ve only recently discovered the podcast and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the cast and the dedication to improving that quality…all in all a great podcast! Happy gaming”

We’re up to 10 ratings with an average score of 4.3 stars! Please take the time to REVIEW the show on iTunes. It helps others to find our show and it also helps to grow the hobby. Thank you to those who have rated and reviewed us.

Do You Like Wargaming Recon?

If you like what you hear and you use iTunes to get our content we ask a favor of you. Please consider reviewing us on iTunes.

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Announcements

Over the years I’ve had a variety of guests on the show. Now I need to know who YOU want me to have on the show. Please CONTACT ME with who you want me to get on the show. If you can share their contact information or an introduction that is even better.

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium has released a new product. The Wars of the Faltenian Succession compiles his 12 part series (originally published in Battlegames magazine) into one PDF. It has color photos, live links to external websites and other pages in the pdf.

Please BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession. Henry is donating 1 GBP from each sale to the Combat Stress charity. Henry’s new storefront is LIVE!

To further help Jonathan has a mission[...]

Hobby Bunker Game Day 2014

Boston Trained Bands hosts a successful annual game day at the Hobby Bunker in Malden. Jonathan attended their fifth annual game day in 2014. Listen to this episode to learn what games were played, what games wowed the gamers, and 5 reasons why game days are important.

Help promote the local wargaming community

Allow wargamers to find each other and form bonds

Gives wargamers a chance to grow the hobby

Introduces wargamers to games they don’t normally play

Supports Friendly Local Game Stores (FLGS)

List of Games Played

All Quiet on the Martian Front

Fenway Park (Homebrew baseball)

The Battle of Belmont – Grant’s First Civil War Battle (Carnage & Glory)

Zulu

Hanghai Raiders (Homebrew by Superstar GM Mike Paine)

D-Day World War II (Bolt Action)

War of 1812 Battle of Stoney Creek or Battle of Chippawa

Battle of Paris 1814

WW1 Eastern Front 2nd Masurian Lakes February, 1915

First Battle of Ypres 1914 (Black Powder)

Mailbag

Listener Rhys wrote on The Wargames Website “Just listened to [Henry Hyde’s episode] whilst painting-great stuff keep up the good work. I have to admit that it was the first time I had listened to your podcast after seeing it, but will definitely be listening to the rest whilst painting.”

On Twitter:

Listener Lars tweeted “Just found your podcast, excellent stuff!”

Via our Facebook page:

Listener Jay wrote “Jonathan, I was listening to WR 113 in which you ask ‘Are painted miniatures essential to miniatures wargaming.’ A little behind the times, I know, but bear with me. I’m of a few minds on the topic. For one, it’s your hobby, do with it how you feel. In the privacy of one’s home, what one does with other consenting adults with their toy soldiers is their own business. I’ve played plenty of games with wholly unpainted forces. Doesn’t bother me one bit. That being said, if you’re participating in an organized public event, you should at least have basic painting done. On some figures, this is easier than others. For example, the 15mm WWII Soviets I’m currently painting will have no fewer than seven colors on them just to get to ‘fully base coated’ stage. That’s not counting any shading or highlighting that may take place. Or basing effects. But! I feel better having a fully painted force on the table. It’s a better representation of the multi-disciplinary nature of the hobby. As I said, it’s a multi-disciplinary hobby. The facets one chooses to pursue are up to the individual. Of course, the irony of listening to the episode while painting said WWII Soviets is not lost on me! Please continue the podcast. Good luck to your wife with the rest of her pregnancy. Henry’s latest episode is what drew me to pull the trigger and add your show to my Downcast queue! I guess I was implying what I should have expressed, hell no, they’re not essential! At least not as essential as miniatures are in general. Which could lead to another topic altogether. What happens when you take a boardgame such as Command & COlors: Ancients and use miniatures in place of blocks or chits on a mat or fully realized terrain board?”

Listener Adam said “Not really a fan of Victrix they are too brittle (lots of broken muskets on my 28mm boys)”

We’ve crafted a few theme weeks on our Facebook page. Did 2 weeks of 54mm photos and 1 week of Napoleonics. Check them out.

Do you have questions, comments, or constructive feedback? Then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at [email protected].

iTunes Reviews

Stevbee from Canada left a 4 star review titled Great Stuff! saying “A great podcast full of a variety [of] good quality information.”

Josh Weaver from the UK left a 4 star review titled Cheers saying “Thanks fo ran excellent podcast! I[...]

Wargaming With Kids

Jonathan shares tips for adults hoping to get kids into wargaming. These are also useful for wargaming parents looking to find a wargaming event at which their child can play.

Simplify the rules

Fun is the goal

Durability is important

BONUS: Whenever you see the name Mike Paine as a GM at a game day or a convention you NEED to sign up to play in Mike’s games. He is a superstar GM and he’s fantastic with kids. He always says that his games are for kids and adults who will play nicely with kids. Whenever I see his name at a con I immediately sign up for his stuff. Plus he’s an all around nice guy.

Mailbag

Via e-mail:

Listener Shae e-mailed asking about WWII wargaming options for their 11 year old son. They also said “I do hear a similar refrain from other guys when I worry that they might not want a kid participating in their game-‘who will the next generation be if we don’t help them get interest in wargaming and make it fun?'”

Via our Facebook page:

Frequent guest Aaron Bostian said “Hearing Mr. Hyde talk on your show always seems to define everything I like about tabletop miniature gaming.”

Listener Dave shared photos of a 2mm portable wargaming setup on the page. This created a lot of comments.

Listener Michael commented about the 2mm portable wargaming saying “The more I look at these the more I consider dropping to 2mm…blast you guys”

Do you have questions, comments, or constructive feedback? Then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at [email protected].

iTunes Reviews

Stevbee from Canada left a 4 star review titled Great Stuff! saying “A great podcast full of a variety [of] good quality information.”

Josh Weaver from the UK left a 4 star review titled Cheers saying “Thanks fo ran excellent podcast! I’ve only recently discovered the podcast and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the cast and the dedication to improving that quality…all in all a great podcast! Happy gaming”

We’re up to 10 ratings with an average score of 4.3 stars! Please take the time to REVIEW the show on iTunes. It helps others to find our show and it also helps to grow the hobby. Thank you to those who have rated and reviewed us.

Do You Like Wargaming Recon?

If you like what you hear and you use iTunes to get our content we ask a favor of you. Please consider reviewing us on iTunes.

iTunes is one of the most popular ways for listeners to find podcasts. Why not help a potential new listener find our show and help grow the hobby?

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Announcements

Over the years I’ve had a variety of guests on the show. Now I need to know who YOU want me to have on the show. Please CONTACT ME with who you want me to get on the show. If you can share their contact information or an introduction that is even better.

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium has released a new product. The Wars of the Faltenian Succession compiles his 12 part series (originally published in Battlegames magazine) into one PDF. It has color photos, live links to external websites and other pages in the pdf.

Please BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession. Henry is donating 1 GBP from each sale to the Combat Stress charity. Henry’s new storefront is LIVE!

To further help Jonathan has a mission for each of you. He will make a donation to Combat Stress for every single sale he generates.

How does this work?

BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession (3.5 GBP, $5.99 USD)

Tell me you bought the compilation because I mentioned it on the show

I make a donation to Combat Stress

Isn’t that easy? Three simple steps and every one of us wins. You get a fantastic product. Henry gets to see how much people like his work. Combat Stress receives donations from Henry and from mys[...]

THIS IS THE FIXED VERSION. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THIS VERSION OF EPISODE 119 AND NOT THE OTHER. WE REGRET THE ERROR.

Henry Hyde Wargaming Author

Henry Hyde comes back on the show for his third appearance. Henry talks about his book the Wargaming Compendium, wargaming, and what he’s been up to.

In a special segment after the show Henry and Jonathan discuss Jonathan’s Ancient Rome inspired imagi-nation campaign the War of Latinian Expansion. Jonathan is blending computer gaming with traditional tabletop gaming.

He used the Plastic Soldier Review website to choose his 1/72 scale HaT Industrie models and 1/72 scale Caesar Miniatures. The HaT models cost under $10 USD for almost 50 infantry from the Hobby Bunker in Malden, Mass (or their online storefront). Caesar Miniatures’ boxes are only slightly higher at $11.95 for 40+ infantry also from the Hobby Bunker.

During the show Jonathan mentions the controversial Episode 113: Are Painted Minis Essential to Miniatures Wargaming? and Henry surprises Jonathan with his thoughts on the topic.

Before the show concludes Jonathan makes a VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. His wife and he are expecting their first child! The baby is due the beginning of February 2015. Jonathan looks forward to having a little one to introduce to the hobby.

Mailbag

Do you have questions, comments, or constructive feedback? Then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at [email protected].

iTunes Reviews

We’re up to 9 ratings with an average score of 4.25 stars! Please take the time to REVIEW the show on iTunes. It helps others to find our show and it also helps to grow the hobby. Thank you to those who have rated and reviewed us.

Do You Like Wargaming Recon?

If you like what you hear and you use iTunes to get our content we ask a favor of you. Please consider reviewing us on iTunes.

iTunes is one of the most popular ways for listeners to find podcasts. Why not help a potential new listener find our show and help grow the hobby?

Review us on iTunes

Announcements

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium has released a new product. The Wars of the Faltenian Succession compiles his 12 part series (originally published in Battlegames magazine) into one PDF. It has color photos, live links to external websites and other pages in the pdf.

Please BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession. Henry is donating 1 GBP from each sale to the Combat Stress charity.

To further help Jonathan has a mission for each of you. He will make a donation to Combat Stress for every single sale he generates.

How does this work?

BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession (3.5 GBP, $5.99 USD)

Tell me you bought the compilation because I mentioned it on the show

I make a donation to Combat Stress

Isn’t that easy? Three simple steps and every one of us wins. You get a fantastic product. Henry gets to see how much people like his work. Combat Stress receives donations from Henry and from myself.

After purchasing the compilation you will receive two e-mails. The first is a Paypal confirmation. The second one comes from Henry’s eShop with the actual file. The second e-mail may be delayed. It can take up to four days for Paypal to tell Henry’s eShop that you actually made a purchase. Henry is working on a fix.

Upcoming Guests for Wargaming Recon

Steven MacLauchlan, head podcaster at WWPD: News From the Front podcast, will be the featured guest on September 15, 2014.

Jasper Oorthuys, managing editor publications for Karwansaray Publishers, will share the results of The Great Wargaming Survey on September 29, 2014.

Some Reminders:

Read the Episode Guide for sneak peeks at future episodes.

Some mobile listeners have problems hearing the show with Apple’s Podcasts App. We suggest using a different app like Pocket Casts ($1.99 for iOS, Lite version is FREE).

Subscribe to us on iT[...]

Kickstarter for Wargamers

Kickstarter is a crowdfunding website that can help games to be produced, which would otherwise not see the light of day. Behind this image exists a danger that all wargamers need to be aware of. When properly handled Kickstarter can be hugely powerful for all involved.

Jonathan shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of Kickstarter. If we didn’t cover one of your favorite Kickstarter projects, then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Jonathan’s Kickstarter Backer History

Cityographer by Inkwell Designs, makers of Hexographer

Rogue Chess by Peter “Blix” Bryant of the Mythwits podcast

Ambient Soundscapes Volume 2 for Tabletop Gaming

Bad Kickstarter Projects

Torn Armor as covered by Meeples & Miniatures.

Paladium Books’ Robotech RPG Tactics

Comic artist BURNS 127 copies of his book aka sad pictures for children by John Campbell

Jonathan’s (Not a Lawyer) 5 Guidelines for Backing a Kickstarter

Have a clear idea of your EXPECTATION. Determine if it matches what the project creator is doing.

COMMUNICATE with the project creator BEFORE backing. This is the best way to ask questions.

Only pledge when you KNOW the project creator, their work, or a respectable person you trust vouches for the creator and the project.

Closely EXAMINE the Kickstarter project. Does it seem too good to be true? Is it unreasonable? Or impossible?

Pledge no more money than you can afford to LOSE if things go sour.

Mailbag

From our Contact Us page an e-mail came about Henry Hyde’s Wars of the Faltenian Succession compilation ($5.99 USD, 3.5 GBP).

Listener Johnny said “I’ve been intrigued since you first mentioned it over a year ago as separate articles, but I didn’t want to buy all those issues. This is great!”

iTunes Reviews

We’re up to 9 ratings with an average score of 4.25 stars! Please take the time to REVIEW the show on iTunes. It helps others to find our show and it also helps to grow the hobby. Thank you to those who have rated and reviewed us.

Announcements

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium has released a new product. The Wars of the Faltenian Succession compiles his 12 part series (originally published in Battlegames magazine) into one PDF. It has color photos, live links to external websites and other pages in the pdf.

Please BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession. Henry is donating 1 GBP from each sale to the Combat Stress charity.

To further help Jonathan has a mission for each of you. He will make a donation to Combat Stress for every single sale he generates.

How does this work?

BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession (3.5 GBP, $5.99 USD)

Tell me you bought the compilation because I mentioned it on the show

I make a donation to Combat Stress

Isn’t that easy? Three simple steps and every one of us wins. You get a fantastic product. Henry gets to see how much people like his work. Combat Stress receives donations from Henry and from myself.

After purchasing the compilation you will receive two e-mails. The first is a Paypal confirmation. The second one comes from Henry’s eShop with the actual file. The second e-mail may be delayed. It can take up to four days for Paypal to tell Henry’s eShop that you actually made a purchase. Henry is working on a fix.

Upcoming Guests for Wargaming Recon

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium, will be the featured guest on August 4, 2014.

Do You Like Wargaming Recon?

If you like what you hear and you use iTunes to get our content we ask a favor of you. Please consider reviewing us on iTunes.

iTunes is one of the most popular ways for listeners to find podcasts. Why not help a potential new listener find our show and help grow the hobby?

Review us on iTunes

Some Remin[...]

Great Wargamer Destinations

Summer is a time to relax and go on vacation. Why not also gather some inspiration for wargaming to boot?

Jonathan shares a few of his favorite wargamer destinations. If we didn’t cover one of your’s, then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at [email protected].

USS Constitution in Boston, Massachusetts USA

Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts USA

Yorktown Battlefield/Colonial Williamsburg/Jamestown in Virginia, USA near Jamestown/Williamsburg

Scale Military Modeller International

The June 2014 issue is briefly, very briefly, reviewed. It is worth picking up if you can. The cost is 4.25 GBP. Visit Scale Military Modeller International for more information.

Mailbag

On our Facebook page fans shared some of their favorite wargamer destination spots.

Listener Adam said “Minute Man National Historical Park, Any battle field though, seeing the real ground or as near as one can get to the historical ground really increases your appreciation for the decisions made and actions taken.”

Listener Adrian said “Gettysburg. Can’t get enough.

Listener Dario said ” I agree – beee there 3 years ago. And tomorrow i’ll return to Portsmouth to visit the Victory”

iTunes Reviews

We’re up to 9 ratings with an average score of 4.25 stars! Please take the time to REVIEW the show on iTunes. It helps others to find our show and it also helps to grow the hobby. Thank you to those who have rated and reviewed us.

Announcements

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium has released a new product. The Wars of the Faltenian Succession compiles his 12 part series (originally published in Battlegames magazine) into one PDF. It has color photos, live links to external websites and other pages in the pdf.

Please BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession. Henry is donating 1 GBP from each sale to the Combat Stress charity.

To further help Jonathan has a mission for each of you. He will make a donation to Combat Stress for every single sale he generates.

How does this work?

BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession (3.5 GBP, $5.99 USD)

Tell me you bought the compilation because I mentioned it on the show

I make a donation to Combat Stress

Isn’t that easy? Three simple steps and every one of us wins. You get a fantastic product. Henry gets to see how much people like his work. Combat Stress receives donations from Henry and from myself.

Upcoming Guests for Wargaming Recon

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium, will be the featured guest on August 4, 2014.

Do You Like Wargaming Recon?

If you like what you hear and you use iTunes to get our content we ask a favor of you. Please consider reviewing us on iTunes.

iTunes is one of the most popular ways for listeners to find podcasts. Why not help a potential new listener find our show and help grow the hobby?

Review us on iTunes

Some Reminders:

Read the Episode Guide for sneak peeks at future episodes.

Some mobile listeners have problems hearing the show with Apple’s Podcasts App. We suggest using a different app like Pocket Casts ($1.99 for iOS, Lite version is FREE).

Subscribe to us on iTunes

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.

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 Mi[...]

Age of Empires 2 HD

Almost 20 years ago Microsoft released one of the most incredible real time strategy (RTS) computer games ever. More recently they updated and optimized the classic Age of Empires (AoE) 2 to work on modern computers. Age of Empires 2 HD is quite a game.

For a limited time you can purchase it for $2.49 (regularly $9.99) via Steam. If you do, be sure to look us up on Steam. Our username is WargamingRecon. We’d love to game with you and relive the days of hearing “Monk…I need a monk” and “Long time no siege” while playing Age of Empires.

We apologize that our scheduled guest, Steven MacLauchlan, does not appear in this episode. He needed to cancel for personal reasons. We’re working to reschedule him to come on an episode sometime in September 2014.

Mailbag

On our Facebook page prior guest Aaron Bostian shared a photo of his first time playing 1775 : Rebellion by Academy Games. He also left the below comment.

“This was the introductory scenario with 2 players, then we played the full campaign with 4 players. This game is a great balance of an elegantly simple system with a strong historical theme.”

iTunes Reviews

Lambruzs left a 5 star review titled Good Gaming Podcast saying “Good content, pleasant host. A pleasure to listen to.”

Pagan_Knight left a 5 star review titled Great Wargaming Podcast saying “Interesting and heartfelt show about historical miniature wargaming. Caters to everyone in the hobby from the experienced grognard to the casual player to the curious potential newbie.”

Batfink#1 left a 4 star review titled Good Stuff saying “Only recently subscribed, but enjoying the last 3 episodes all the same. Being a fan of other wargaming podcasts my new years resolution has been to expand my gaming experience with different gaming systems and not just focus on 40k. Nice one guys”

Announcements

Wayne Foundation Charity Bundle

$20 gets you more than $225 worth of gaming products AND all profits benefit The Wayne Foundation in their mission to help child sex workers get the help they need to live normal lives.

BUY the 4th Annual Wayne Foundation Charity Bundle: $20.

Upcoming Guests for Wargaming Recon

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium, will be the featured guest on August 4, 2014.

Do You Like Wargaming Recon?

If you like what you hear and you use iTunes to get our content we ask a favor of you. Please consider reviewing us on iTunes.

iTunes is one of the most popular ways for listeners to find podcasts. Why not help a potential new listener find our show and help grow the hobby?

Review us on iTunes

Some Reminders:

Read the Episode Guide for sneak peeks at future episodes.

Some mobile listeners have problems hearing the show with Apple’s Podcasts App. We suggest using a different app like Pocket Casts ($1.99 for iOS, Lite version is FREE).

Subscribe to us on iTunes

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.

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

12-7-Games.com Proudly Sponsors Wargaming Recon

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1775 the Boardgame

Some games are so good that they grip you from the very beginning. 1775: Rebellion by Academy Games is one such game. If you can’t get it near you why not pick up a copy from our Amazon affiliate link: Buy 1775: Rebellion by Academy Games.

Mailbag

Prior guests Dean Emmerson and Aaron Bostian found out about this show topic through our Facebook page. They shared their thoughts about the game.

“I had a copy for sale at Huzzah and someone snapped it up. I tried to order a second copy but the distributor was out!”-Dean Emmerson

Aaron asked his FLGS to order him a copy.

We had an outpouring of feedback in response to Episode 113: Are Painted Minis Essential to Miniature Wargaming? People very enthusiastically said painted minis ARE essential. Here are a few of the comments:

“Even if you only basecoat your figures, I always maintain that they look far better than bare metal/plastic.”-Shaun

“Definitely paint them (no matter how slowly).”-Philip

Of not painting minis”…Its like buying a train set and only laying out the track on the living room carpet!”-Richard

Announcements

GEEKS EXPLICITLY IS BACK! Our other podcast covering geek life is back on the air. New episodes release every Thursday. Find out more at Geeks Explicitly.

Upcoming Guests for Wargaming Recon

Steven MacLauchlan, head honcho of WWPD and formerly of Battlefront Miniatures, will be the featured guest on June 23, 2014.

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium, will be the featured guest on August 4, 2014.

Do You Like Wargaming Recon?

If you like what you hear and you use iTunes to get our content we ask a favor of you. Please consider rating us on iTunes.

As of early 2014 we have no iTunes ratings. iTunes is one of the most popular ways for listeners to find podcasts. Why not help a potential new listener find a show you enjoy?

Rate us on iTunes

Some Reminders:

Read the Episode Guide for sneak peeks at future episodes.

Some mobile listeners have problems hearing the show with Apple’s Podcasts App. We suggest using a different app like Pocket Casts ($1.99 for iOS, Lite version is FREE).

Subscribe to us on iTunes

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.

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

12-7-Games.com Proudly Sponsors Wargaming Recon

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Jonathan is sick so there is NO NEW EPISODE right now. To make up for it we’re sharing this episode from the vault. The classic episode comes to you from the dark ages where the show had a different name. Since this is a CLASSIC episode some of the links, content, giveaways, contests etc may be out of date or ended.

Don’t worry! Next time we’ll be back with a NEW episode of Wargaming Recon.

Host Jonathan J. Reinhart releases a short show. The episode begins, unusually, with Dispatches from HQ.

The bulk of this episode is devoted to the Battle of Abington. This was a custom scenario created by Adrian Benson for Cort, Jonathan, and he to play with Warlord Games’ Black Powder rules. The trio met at Battleground Games & Hobbies in Abington to play using the models they have finished painting.

Jonathan fielded one American militia regiment and one Continental artillery battery. Adrian teamed up with Cort. Cort brought two British infantry regiments and Adrian used one small Hessian musketeer regiment. The battle is discussed, mis-steps announced, and rules mentioned. You can read battle reports at Black Powder AWI demo game (from the Hessian point of view) and The Battle of Abington (American point of view). Further discussion of the game can be found on this blog or by joining the Black Powder Wargamers of New England Yahoogroup.

The show concludes with a mention that The Whiz, Rte 9 East in Westborough, is moving! They will move 2 miles closer to 495. See The Whiz is Moving for full details. They will be at their new location as of September 1st. Until then they are offering 15-50% off everything in store. Jonathan used this opportunity to stock up on TONS of Dystopian Wars stuff including the rulebook, game cards, Prussian Empire battle box, Prussian Empire bombers, and the Prussian Pflicht Scoutship blister.

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5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer

It isn’t easy to run a good demo game, participation game, or event at a gaming convention. This episode shares 5 tips to AVOID…unless you want to turn off a would be wargamer. Just kidding!

When listening to this episode keep in mind the tips to turn off a would be wargamer are presented facetiously. Use this episode as things to avoid.

Listener Andrew and prior guest Aaron Bostian are both skilled at growing the hobby. Inspired by their hard work we’re taking a turn to share advice on ways to grow the hobby in your area.

5 Tips to Turn OFF a Would Be Wargamer

Be Unwelcoming

Make the game as complex as possible

Turn the would be wargamer into an OBSERVER

Use ugly models/terrain

Show up unprepared

Mailbag

Listener Andrew found out about this show topic and shared his 3 tips of things TO do to turn ON a potential wargamer.

Learn to recognize who would make a natural wargamer. Don’t try to force people into it.

Listen to how the would be wargamer speaks. A 6 year old doesn’t want a lecture on complicated rules.

Most importantly make it fun for your opponent

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

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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