Wargaming Recon

Introducing Wargaming Recon.

Originally released on August 17, 2006 this recording is the debut of what is now known as Wargaming Recon. Episode 1 was recorded as part of a requirement for an online class for work.

Some highlights from the episode are:

First mention of Battleground Games and Derek Lloyd

Discussion of Black Gobbo and GW Webway newsletters, both defunct

Review of Lord of the Rings miniatures new releases for GW game

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.

– monthly on the 2nd Monday. A podcast that discusses parenting as geeks and using those skills to raise the next generation of awesome people.

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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5 Goals for 2013.

Last year I set my (Un)Realistic Goals for 2012. Liking the idea I am continuing the trend with my 5 Goals for 2013.

Improve Accessibility

Consistently Release Great Content

Nurture a Strong and Growing Community

Mix It Up

Give Back

Also discussed:

New recording workflow using new equipment: Behringer XENYX 802 Mixer (Affiliate Link), Audio-Technica ATR2100 USB/XLR Microphone (Affiliate Link), and Zoom H2 Digital Recorder (Affiliate Link)

Moving into my new home on January 26th. May cause an episode or two to be delayed/canceled

Mailbag: Listener Aaron sent a delightful e-mail

Growing Geeks co-hosted by Ben Gerber and Tristan Tarwater finally hit the airwaves as newest TCPN show. Episode 0 now available.

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.

– monthly on the 2nd Monday. A podcast that discusses parenting as geeks and using those skills to raise the next generation of awesome people.

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

Need gaming supplies? Please consider our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com.

BlueHost Affiliate Signup

I want to send out a special word of thanks to the folks behind the following domains that were used to create a new hosting account with BlueHost with my Blue Host affiliate link recently. As you know, I earn a commission each time someone clicks through my link to sign up with Blue Host. So thank you!

Accounts that were created recently:

– Why not consider Blue Host for your web hosting needs (affiliate link)?

Note: The fact that I have linked to these accounts is only to acknowledge that these folks have used my affiliate link to create a hosting account with BlueHost. These links are not an endorsement of any content that may be posted to these sites. If you ever recognize content blatantly offensive at any of these links, please let me know and I will be sure to evaluate and consider if the link should be removed from this post. These accounts are all brand new and may not be active yet. Also, it is possible that some of these domains were previously owned and my not have been transfered to BlueHost just yet.

Penny for Your Thoughts

We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and welcome your feedback. Send it all to:

[email protected] (Audio files welcome)

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Our intro song is “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

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We’re very sorry but there is no new episode of Wargaming Recon for the week of January 6, 2013. This is a crappy way to start the new year but it is for a very good reason.

On December 28th my wife and I closed on our first house. We got the keys that day and have been spending every spare moment painting the inside. We move near the end of January.

Besides being exciting for both of us as our first house it is exciting for a few other reasons. Half of the basement is finished and will become my personal gaming batcave. There is enough room for me to put a 4×6 table to game on, space for a TV, to hang out and more. The unfinished half has a great workshop where I can continue my wet on wet (Bob Ross style) oil painting. Plus, there’s a gigantic antique workbench where I can assemble and paint miniatures.

The other reason that the house is exciting holds allure for my podcasts. The house has three bedrooms. The smallest is becoming my office and podcast studio. No longer will I have to reschedule recordings for when our bunnies are quiet or to avoid the noise of my wife’s delicious baking. I will now be able to record in a setting with better acoustics where I can close the door to drown exterior noise.

If you are seeking a podcast fix this week, don’t worry. I’m not leaving you high and dry.

First, have you caught up with the previous Wargaming Recon episodes? You may want to listen to Episode 84: Wargaming on the Cheap. There’s a ton of great tips in that episode that will save you money.

The other possibility is to listen to the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network. My show Geeks Explicitly might be of interest. Or, you could listen to either Indie Talks by Ben Gerber or Monsters of the Shattered World by Brent Newhall.

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

12-7-Games.com Proudly Sponsors Wargaming Recon

Need gaming supplies? Please consider our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com.

BlueHost Affiliate Signup

I want to send out a special word of thanks to the folks behind the following domains that were used to create a new hosting account with BlueHost with my Blue Host affiliate link recently. As you know, I earn a commission each time someone clicks through my link to sign up with Blue Host. So thank you!

Accounts that were created recently:

– Why not consider Blue Host for your web hosting needs (affiliate link)?

Note: The fact that I have linked to these accounts is only to acknowledge that these folks have used my affiliate link to create a hosting account with BlueHost. These links are not an endorsement of any content that may be posted to these sites. If you ever recognize content blatantly offensive at any of these links, please let me know and I will be sure to evaluate and consider if the link should be removed from this post. These accounts are all brand new and may not be active yet. Also, it is possible that some of these domains were previously owned and my not have been transfered to BlueHost just yet.

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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)

Also discussed:

Our new logo courtesy of Jeremy Kostiew of MightyNightGaunt

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

12-7-Games.com Proudly Sponsors Wargaming Recon

Need gaming supplies? Please consider our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com.

BlueHost Affiliate Signup

I want to send out a special word of thanks to the folks behind the following domains that were used to create a new hosting account with BlueHost with my Blue Host affiliate link recently. As you know, I earn a commission each time someone clicks through my link to sign up with Blue Host. So thank you!

Accounts that were created recently:

– Why not consider Blue Host for your web hosting needs (affiliate link)?

Note: The fact that I have linked to these accounts is only to acknowledge that these folks have used my affiliate link to create a hosting account with BlueHost. These links are not an endorsement of any content that may be posted to these sites. If you ever recognize content blatantly offensive at any of these links, please let me know and I will be sure to evaluate and consider if the link should be removed from this post. These accounts are all brand new and may not be active yet. Also, it is possible that some of these domains were previously owned and my not have been transfered to BlueHost just yet.

Penny for Your Thoughts

We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and welcome your feedback. Send it all to:

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Our intro song is “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2012.

December is here and that means it is time for another installment of the annual holiday gift guide. Don’t worry, Jonathan mistakenly says “Holiday Gift Guide 2013” in the episode but he really means 2012. This year there are a couple of changes. The price categories are now Under $20, Under $50, and $100 and Up. Also, categories have 3 recommendations in each instead of 5 from previous years.

Jonathan’s List

Under $20

Zombie Dice [affiliate link]-$13.99 Amazon.

Dragon Chow Dice Bags-$13 Dragon Chow

Wally Simon’s Secrets of Wargame Design Volume 1-$19 On Military Matters

Under $50

Hexographer-$25.95 Inkwell Ideas

Angels 20 2 Player Starter-$27.95 12-7-Games.com (our sponsor)

Wargaming on a Budget by Iain Dickie [affiliate link]-$25.47 Amazon

$100 and Up

Battleboards Terrain Boards-$80 per 2ftx2ft board, $480 for a 4×6 table worth

iPad Mini-$329 Apple

Magazine Subscription Bundle of Wargames Soldiers & Strategy 1yr Digital Subscription [affiliate link]-$19.41 and Battlegames Magazine 1yr Paper Subscription-$87 or $106.41 combined

Don’t forget your local game stores! Some great stores near Massachusetts are:

Adler Hobby in Hollis, NH

Battleground Games & Hobbies in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA

The Game Castle in Londonderry, NH

Hobby Bunker in Malden, MA

The Whiz on Rte 9 East in Westborough, MA

Also discussed:

Change to release schedule for the holidays. New Episode on December 3rd and 17th. Then a break until 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

12-7-Games.com Proudly Sponsors Wargaming Recon

Need gaming supplies? Please consider our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com.

BlueHost Affiliate Signup

I want to send out a special word of thanks to the folks behind the following domains that were used to create a new hosting account with BlueHost with my Blue Host affiliate link recently. As you know, I earn a commission each time someone clicks through my link to sign up with Blue Host. So thank you!

Accounts that were created recently:

– Why not consider Blue Host for your web hosting needs (affiliate link)?

Note: The fact that I have linked to these accounts is only to acknowledge that these folks have used my affiliate link to create a hosting account with BlueHost. These links are not an endorsement of any content that may be posted to these sites. If you ever recognize content blatantly offensive at any of these links, please let me know and I will be sure to evaluate and consider if the link should be removed from this post. These accounts are all brand new and may not be active yet. Also, it is possible that some of these domains were previously owned and my not have been transfered to BlueHost just yet.

Penny for Your Thoughts

We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and welcome your feedback. Send it all to:

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6 Must Read Magazines for Historical Gamers.

These are magazines that any historical gamer, or wargamer, will find useful. They contain articles, photographs, reviews, and imagery that, together, provide the full picture on any historical era of interest.

Archaeology magazine

Wargames Illustrated magazine

Military History magazine

Naval History magazine

Battlegames magazine

Wargames Soldiers & Strategy magazine

Also discussed:

TotalCon 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

12-7-Games.com Proudly Sponsors Wargaming Recon

Need gaming supplies? Please consider our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com.

BlueHost Affiliate Signup

I want to send out a special word of thanks to the folks behind the following domains that were used to create a new hosting account with BlueHost with my Blue Host affiliate link recently. As you know, I earn a commission each time someone clicks through my link to sign up with Blue Host. So thank you!

Accounts that were created recently:

– Why not consider Blue Host for your web hosting needs (affiliate link)?

Note: The fact that I have linked to these accounts is only to acknowledge that these folks have used my affiliate link to create a hosting account with BlueHost. These links are not an endorsement of any content that may be posted to these sites. If you ever recognize content blatantly offensive at any of these links, please let me know and I will be sure to evaluate and consider if the link should be removed from this post. These accounts are all brand new and may not be active yet. Also, it is possible that some of these domains were previously owned and my not have been transfered to BlueHost just yet.

Penny for Your Thoughts

We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and welcome your feedback. Send it all to:

[email protected] (Audio files welcome)

Leave Voicemail: (347) 470-4263 (keep it under 3 minutes please)

Find us on Facebook

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Our intro song is “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license.

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Tabletop Conquest.

Also discussed:

24 hour Game-a-thon for Boston Children’s Hospital

24 Hour Game-a-thon for Boston Children’s Hospital

24 hours straight, all board games, RPGs and video games, non-stop because I want to help heal kids. **Donate Securely Here**

I’m on a mission to save kids through table top games, and I need your help.

Boston Children’s Hospital treats thousands of children each year, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. These kids are facing scary stuff like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and injuries from accidents to name just a few.

I have a cousin, Gracie, who was born with Cystic Fibrosis. This year I will be walking in one of the CF Foundation walks to raise money for a cure and treatment. Until then, Boston Children’s Hospital has helped Gracie and many children like her who are afflicted with CF.

With your help we can raise money that will allow Boston Children’s Hospital to treat kids no matter what kind of help they need.

On Oct. 20th, 2012, I’ll join Ben Gerber in an attempt to play an epic 24 hour table top game marathon.

It’s my sincere hope that you’ll find it in your heart to support me with a monthly pledge or one-time gift that will go directly to my hospital. We’ll be playing games, recording podcasts, hanging out on Google+ and doing everything we can to stay awake.

Your donation is tax-deductible and ALL PROCEEDS go to help kids.

Last year, Extra Life raised more than 1.2 million dollars to save kids, but in 2012 our goals, just like the needs of the kids we serve, are much, much higher.  All you have to do is go to my Extra Life page and make a donation. Donate a buck, donate more. Every single dollar helps. I’m looking to raise at least $100 – but I’d love to blow that amount away!

Whatever you can do, pledge money, spread this around far and wide or start a pledge page of your own, I, my family and all the kids who need us to go above and beyond appreciate it beyond words.

Question of the Episode

How would you enhance Tabletop Conquest? What are your thoughts?

Please post your ideas a comment to this post, e-mail us at [email protected], or CALL us at (347) 470-4263.

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

12-7-Games.com Proudly Sponsors Wargaming Recon

Need gaming supplies? Please consider our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com.

BlueHost Affiliate Signup

I want to send out a special word of thanks to the folks behind the following domains that were used to create a new hosting account with BlueHost with my Blue Host affiliate link recently. As you know, I earn a commission each time someone clicks through my link to sign up with Blue Host. So thank you!

Accounts that were created recently:

– Why not consider Blue Host for your web hosting needs (affiliate link)?

Note: The fact that I have linked to these accounts is only to acknowledge that these folks have used my affiliate link to create a hosting account with BlueHost. These links are not an endorsement of any content that may be posted to these sites. If you ever recognize content blatantly offensive at any of these links, please let me know and I will be sure to evaluate [...]

Civ IV: Colonization.

Also discussed:

New Logo by Jeremy Kostiew

Mailbag: Responses to Ep 79: 5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your FLGS

“Buy” episodes, for free, on Wargame Vault

Civilization 4: Colonization

Is a great source of inspiration and information for my Dedhampton Revolution historical what-if campaign. Each nation has a different bonus and choice of different leaders with their own bonuses. You win by gaining independence from your homeland.

There are four issues to consider when playing

The colony’s relationship/dependence on the mother country

The importance of trade

The relationship with the natives

The plight for freedom

Wargaming Recon: New Logo

Jeremy Kostiew from MightyNightGaunt is working on a new logo for the show. He created the fantastic logos for the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network. His work is still in the draft stage. But, you can see the logo on Facebook and Google Plus. The various incarnations are below for your viewing pleasure.

Mailbag: Responses to WR79: 5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store

Adam, from the Fencing Frog Blog, wrote in with reasons to shop at the friendly local game store

Local game store pays for shipping

Buy where you play especially if you pay for free. Treat the local store like your local bar.

Shopping locally keeps the money you spend in the community where you live and work.

Remember the Steve Jackson quote, “Remember, gang: Support your local retailer or he’ll close his doors.”

Read my article Pay Where You Play? for thoughts on a compromise approach blending local game stores and internet vendors.

Wargaming Recon Announcements

We are now a publisher on Wargame Vault. Check out our Wargame Vault Store. You can “buy” podcast episodes for FREE while you do your other shopping. In the future we’ll have PDFs on that storefront too.

We are also a Wargame Vault Affiliate (affiliate link). When using our affiliate link, we receive a little compensation. This does not cost you anything.

Question of the Episode

Where is the best place to get 10mm buildings/terrain suitable for the American Revolution? Do you think 15mm buildings are ok? Does it depend on the manufacturer such as JR Miniatures or Old Glory? What are your thoughts?

Please post your ideas a comment to this post, e-mail us at [email protected], or CALL us at (347) 470-4263.

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

12-7-Games.com Proudly Sponsors Wargaming Recon

Need gaming supplies? Please consider our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com.

BlueHost Affiliate Signup

I want to send out a special word of thanks to the folks behind the following domains that were used to create a new hosting account with BlueHost with my Blue Host affiliate link recently. As you know, I earn a commission each time someone clicks through my link to sign up with Blue Host. So thank you!

Accounts that were created recently:

– Why not consider Blue Host for your web hosting needs (affiliate link)?

Note: The fact that I have linked to these accounts is only to acknowledge that these folks have used my affiliate link to create a hosting account with BlueHost. Thes[...]

5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store.

Also discussed:

Dedhampton Revolution Update

TotalCon 2013 Plans

Troll in the Corner Podcast Network August 2012 Stats

5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store

The FLGS has better customer service

The FLGS lets you try before you buy

The FLGS is building a community

The FLGS contains hidden treasures

The FLGS allows you to interact with REAL people

Wargaming Recon Announcements

We are now a publisher on Wargame Vault. Check out our Wargame Vault Store. You can “buy” podcast episodes for FREE while you do your other shopping. In the future we’ll have PDFs on that storefront too.

We are also a Wargame Vault Affiliate (affiliate link). When using our affiliate link, we receive a little compensation. This does not cost you anything.

Question of the Episode

Where is the best place to get 10mm buildings/terrain suitable for the American Revolution? Do you think 15mm buildings are ok? Does it depend on the manufacturer such as JR Miniatures or Old Glory? What are your thoughts?

Please post your ideas a comment to this post, e-mail us at [email protected], or CALL us at (347) 470-4263.

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

12-7-Games.com Proudly Sponsors Wargaming Recon

Need gaming supplies? Please consider our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com.

BlueHost Affiliate Signup

I want to send out a special word of thanks to the folks behind the following domains that were used to create a new hosting account with BlueHost with my Blue Host affiliate link recently. As you know, I earn a commission each time someone clicks through my link to sign up with Blue Host. So thank you!

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5 Reasons to NOT Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store.

Also discussed:

Tabletop Conquest Solo Wargame Overview

20 Questions: Wargamer Edition

5 Reasons to NOT Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store

The FLGS is NOT friendly

The FLGS does NOT stock merchandise you need

The FLGS is NOT local

The FLGS does NOT support the hobby

The FLGS is unsanitary

Read Back to the Keep’s blog article “Not so friendly local game stores” for more thoughts.

Tabletop Conquest

Read Brent Newhall’s posting about Tabletop Conquest on his blog, Dr. Worldcrafter. Don’t forget to download Tabletop Conquest’s rules.

20 Questions – Wargamer Edition

Favorite Wargaming period and why? 18th century, in particular the American Revolution. From a young age the American Revolution has held my interest. Living in New England helps since there is so much history focused on the Revolutionary War. The town I grew up in has the oldest wooden-framed house in American and less than an hour’s drive in any direction results in more history. Boston, the USS Constitution, Lexington, Concord, location where Suffolk Resolves was signed, and homes/birthplaces of multiple forefathers.

Next period, money no object? Imperial Rome. I can’t wait to get my hands on Hail Caesar and lots of beautiful Roman legionary models. Of course, with money being no object, I’d purchase the most fantastic models and then pay to have them properly assembled and beautifully painted. That would leave me free to enjoy playing games instead of merely prepping for them.

Favorite 5 films? In no particular order…Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, The Seven Samurai, The Godfather: Part II, Clerks., and Spirited Away.

Favorite 5 TV series? Gilmore Girls, Firefly, The West Wing, GLEE!, and Keeping Up Appearances.

Favorite book and author? Shogun by James Clavell. I love his Asian Saga. I’m also a HUGE fan of anything written by Bernard Cornwell. He’s a local boy…transplanted from England to Chatham.

Greatest General? Can’t count yourself!! Tough one. So many good generals and even more bad ones. But, I’d say that the fictional general Toranaga based on the historical Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Favorite Wargames rules? I’m loving Black Powder by the folks at Warlord.

Favorite Sport and team? Ice hockey has my heart and I’m a Boston Bruins fan through and through. I also enjoy football…not American football. The real football.

If you had a once use only time machine, when and where would you go? I’d go back to the night my godfather had his car accident, which left him a vegetable and ultimately resulted in his parents pulling the plug on life support. I’d convince him to not get in the car. I’ve no memories of him but, if successful, I’d get to grow up with him in my life. For a historical answer, I’d like to stop King Henry VIII from splitting England off from the Roman Catholic church.

Last meal on Death Row? A triple helping of Lobster Mac & Cheese from the Main Diner AND homemade meatballs made by my Nana.

Fantasy relationship and why? Ronald Reagan. I’d love to be buddies with him. Pick his brain. Get the inside scoop on the Cold War. “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”-Reagan

If your life were a movie, who would play you? It would have to be Michael Cera because he always plays the socially awkward teenager.

Favorite Comic Superhero? Spawn. That is if you can call a hellspawn a superhero. Otherwise, I also like Iron-man and Captain America.

Favorite Military quote? “Veni, Vidi, Vici”-Julius Caesar is a good one. OR, “I would rather he have given me another division”-Field Marshal Rommel on Adolf Hitler promoting him to Field Marshal.

Historical destination to visit? Gettysburg, never been and always wanted to go.

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