Wargaming Recon

Russ Lockwood, editor of Wally Simon’s Secrets of Wargame Design Volume 1, is the guest. Also discussed:

Explanation for poor audio quality

Statement on Talkshoe messing up the audio for part of recording

Snappy Nappy – Napoleonic rules written by Russ Lockwood

Thanks to Purple Duck Games for sponsoring TCPN

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Listen to Episode 77: Russ Lockwood Game Designer & Editor discusses Wally Simon’s Secrets of Wargame Design at wargamingforums.com/wr77

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Wally Simon’s Secrets of Wargame Design edited by Russ Lockwood of On Military Matters takes the center stage. Also discussed:

Update on the Flames of War Events Situation

Wargames Illustrated Issue 296

Dedhampton Revolution Update

Plimoth Plantation Trip

Mail Bag – Comments on Episode 75

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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 Drew McCarthy and Jonathan J. Reinhart

Gamer Tunes – bi-monthly on weekends covering podsafe, creative commons, or freely available music for gamers to game or relax to.

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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New blog post: Wargaming Recon #76: Wally Simon’s Secrets of Wargame Design wargamingforums.com/2012/07/30/war…

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Host Jonathan J. Reinhart hosts the 75th episode of the podcast! On the show he reviews a book, updates the Battlegames Magazine situation, reviews Wunderlist, and gives in depth coverage of the Battlefront announcement.

This is the 75th episode! Thank you for hanging around. The new podcast equipment is discussed. Check out photographs on the Facebook page. Wunderlist.com, free task management program, is reviewed and also used while recording the show.

Supercarrier by Christopher Bennet is reviewed. The situation with Battlegames Magazine‘s digital “subscription” is updated. Jonathan announces he will NOT renew his subscription.

Bulk of the show focuses on Battlefront’s announcement covering Flames of War official events. Below is a list of items mentioned in this section:

Battlefront’s official announcement

Battlefront Miniatures rebrand WWII? – Meeples & Miniatures blog post

Discussion of their announcement on the WWPD forums. Notable posts are by WWPDSteven.

Reaction on The Miniatures Page

Wargames Soldiers & Strategy magazine and Ancient Warfare magazine, both under leadership of Jasper Oorthuys who gave his reaction

Threads on Battlefront’s forums covering the announcement. Check out this thread, this one, and this poll. (note, you need a free flamesofwar.com membership to access forums)

Adler Hobby is game store owned by Gordon who gave his reaction too.

Battle Front Bans other miniatures from Tournamentss – blog article at the Fencing Frog, owned by Adam C. who left a voicemail with his reaction.

New England Grognard – blog owned by Adrian B. who left a voicemail with his reaction.

Battlegames Magazine – editor Henry Hyde provided his reaction too.

This episode winds down with information on the other podcasts in the Troll ITC Network. Please check out new episodes of Indie Talks every Wednesday, Geeks Explicitly every Thursday, Gamer Tunes twice a month on weekends, and Monsters of the Shattered World once a month.

Promos for Indie Talks, Geeks Explicitly, the promo is NOT explicit, and Wargaming Recon round out 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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Host Jonathan J. Reinhart announces a BIG NEWS, reminds listeners about the Historicon 2012 Contest, Promotes Cityographer, and reviews two historical books.

If you wish to receive a free digital coupon for discounted admission to Historicon 2012 please send an e-mail to [email protected] with your name. Remember that the coupon is only good for 1st time attendees.

Wargaming Recon is now a proud member of the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network. Some changes are mentioned. No, we’re not changing web addresses, we’re not moving the feed, yes you will get new episodes the same way you always have, there may be new ads at the beginning or end of episodes, we’ll finally have access to proper editing, hope to have a larger audience.

Head over to Inkwell Ideas to stay abreast of Cityographer, which could be a great tool for urban games/campaigns. Check out Osprey Publishing’s New Vanguard 182: Italian Battleships of World War II, and Lindsey Davis’ ancient Roman mystery Master & God set in the reign of Emperor Domitian.

This episode winds down with information on the other podcasts in the Troll ITC Network. Please check out new episodes of Indie Talks every Wednesday, Geeks Explicitly every Thursday, Gamer Tunes twice a month on weekends, and be on the look out for two new shows including one by Troll ITC Editor Brent Newhall and the official Troll ITC podcast named State of the Troll.

Promos for Geeks Explicitly, the promo is NOT explicit, and Wargaming Recon round out the show. Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew, Troll ITC’s logo designer, for the amazing logos. Check out his portfolio at MightyNightGaunt.com

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, our Creative Commons license and contact information (find us on Facebook and Twitter).

We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Xbox Live with gamertag cwfgamecast.

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

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Host Jonathan J. Reinhart announces a delay in recording and releasing Episode 74 of Wargaming Recon. He explains the delay and promotes some other podcasts he hosts..

Check out Jonathan’s other podcasts:

Geeks Explicitly – the weekly, explicit, unedited, conversational podcast discussing geek life with my buddy Drew McCarthy. New episodes every Wednesday on the Troll in the Corner network. Be warned that you may hear swearing on this show.

Gamer Tunes – the music podcast for gamers that plays music for your games, interviews the artists, and reviews the songs. It is part of the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

The State of the Troll – the official Troll in the Corner podcast hosted by Ben Gerber, Brent Newhall, and Jonathan J. Reinhart discussing all things Troll in the Corner.

This episode winds down with a promo for the Tri Tac Games podcast hosted by the one and only Peter “Blix” Bryant.

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, our Creative Commons license and contact information (find us on Facebook and Twitter).

We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Xbox Live with gamertag cwfgamecast.

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

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Host Jonathan J. Reinhart announces a Historicon 2012 Giveaway, discusses the Dedhampton Revolution, reviews both Old Glory and the new Citadel Paints, shares some unknown Hexographer abilities, and has an after action report for Crisis Point run by Richard Crawley.

If you wish to receive a free digital coupon for discounted admission to Historicon 2012 please send an e-mail to [email protected] with your name. Remember that the coupon is only good for 1st time attendees.

Take a peek at The Land of Counterpane for all this Cold War Commander and Crisis Point.

Check out Old Glory miniatures at Old Glory Miniatures or Old Glory 25s (has more pictures). Don’t forget to give Hexographer a chance. Be sure to learn more about the new Citadel paint range by Games Workshop.

This episode winds down with a promo for the Tri Tac Games podcast hosted by the one and only Peter “Blix” Bryant.

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, our Creative Commons license and contact information (find us on Facebook and Twitter).

We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Xbox Live with gamertag cwfgamecast.

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

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We know how much you love the show and that you want to spread the word to other potential listeners. At last, a promo is here. Please feel free to take the promo, put it in your podcast, share it with friends, use it to promote the show.

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Host Jonathan J. Reinhart begins the show with a monologue on the responsibility podcasters have to their listeners (inspired by the latest installment of his column at TrollITC, read How Kevin Smith Rekindled My Podcasting Flame). The show discusses Huzzah Convention 2012 held in Portland, Maine.

Jonathan discusses all things Huzzah Con 2012 including his thoughts on the First Battle of Sacket’s Harbor 1812, played with the Warhammer Historical Trafalgar rules, and Conquest of Hanghai games that he played. Sacket’s Harbor was run by Rich Claydon of the Boston Trained Bands and Hanghai was GMed by Mike Paine.

Thoughts on the vendors at the con are shared. Listeners are urged to stop at the Maine Diner, get the Lobster Mac & Cheese, and also at The Great Lost Bear in Portland.

Be sure to check out Adam Carriere’s blog Fencing Frog for coverage of the FoW tournament and other Huzzah events. Adrian Benson covers Huzzah 2012 with a focus on the Black Powder games, at New England Grognard.

The show concludes with the song “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel from his new album The Lives of Dexter Peterson

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, our Creative Commons license and contact information (find us on Facebook and Twitter).

We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Xbox Live with gamertag cwfgamecast.

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

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Host Jonathan J. Reinhart begins the show apologizing for background noise from the fans needed to cool down on a very hot day. The show includes an overview of Havoc 2012, updates the situation with Battlegames Magazine’s digital “subscription”, discusses the Crisis Point Cold War Commander, examines the Seaward March 1 Day campaign, and various other updates.

Jonathan announces a new development with how Battlegames magazine’s digital “subscriptions” are handled. The fog of war is parted on the Havoc 2012 convention.

The mailbag results in an update on the Crisis Point Cold War Commander event run by Richard C.

Jonathan shares an after action report for the Seaward March 1 Day ACW campaign.

The show concludes with the song “The Last Pirate” by Matthew Ebel from his new album The Lives of Dexter Peterson

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, our Creative Commons license and contact information (find us on Facebook and Twitter).

We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Xbox Live with gamertag cwfgamecast.

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

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THIS IS A PREVIOUSLY BROADCAST EPISODE FROM DECEMBER 27, 2007. IT FEATURES A REVIEW OF CASES FOR COLLECTIBLE MINIATURES FOR GAMES LIKE WAR AT SEA, HEROCLIX, AND D&D MINIS. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL LINKS INCLUDED BELOW ARE OPERATIONAL. THESE SHOW NOTES ARE COPIED, VERBATIM, FROM THE ORIGINAL POSTING.

CWF GameCast features Cases for Collectible Minis, Welcome Back Podcast, and December Wrap-up.

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2) Thursday December 27, 2007, CWF GameCast, Cases for Collectible Minis, Welcome Back Podcast, and December Wrap-up on 12/27/07.

3) Our Website = www.wargamingforums.com

4) Welcome Back Podcast

Merry Christmas ^Mr. Raven^ or why the podcast is back.

5) Cases for Collectible Minis

Stanley 2 sided 46 compartment Tool Organizer Model #14266 $19.99 @ Home Depot

This case is perfect for individual models such as SW Minis, Axis & Allies, Horror Clix, and Hero Clix. It works great for smaller models such as characters. It has central trays that pull out where you can store rare minis, or entire teams to use in your games and league play. I use this for my SW Minis and Axis & Allies War @ Sea minis. Keep it mind it has a max load of 44lbs.

Stanley 24in Tool Box Model #240123 $15.96 @ Home Depot

This case is perfect for larger models such as SW Minis Starship Battles, Axis & Allies: War at Sea, Horror Clix, and Hero Clix. It works great for larger models such as vehicles, starships, AT-STs, and the like. It has central trays that pull out where you can store rare minis, or entire teams to use in your games and league play. My friend Steve uses this for his thousands of Hero and Horror Clix. Its internal tray is perfect for commonly used minis, playmats, or rulebooks. It also has two compartments on the top that are great to store teams, cards, or dice.

6) December Wrap-up

December 2007 Articles

7) Closing comments, next cast will be week of December 30, 2007.

8 ) Please give your feedback on the show. We live off it and it helps us to make the show better. Send your feedback to the Contact Us Page

9) Our Website = www.wargamingforums.com and it has all the shownotes and updates

10) Exit Theme, Pop Science by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

Next cast will be week of December 30, 2007.