Wargaming Recon

Host Jonathan J. Reinhart unleashes this episode with an apology for his noisy rabbits. The show includes a review of the next installment of the Jack Steel novels, a review of Hexographer the map-making program, an introduction to the Dedhampton Revolution, a chat about running a 1 Day Campaign, and a reminder about our Podcast Promo Contest.

Jonathan discusses several history oriented books and reviews the next installment of the Jack Steel series. The series is set in the Wars of Spanish Succession and revolves around the forces under the command of Lord Malborough (Prime Minister Churchill’s ancestor).

The show progresses with a review of the Hexographer map-making program by Inkwell Ideas.

Most of the episode is dedicated to Jonathan’s imagi-nation campaign, the Dedhampton Revolution. Tons of credit goes to Henry Hyde for his articles on the War of the Faltenian Succession, which can be found in the earliest issues of Battlegames Magazine. Stokes Schwartz’s article “My Imagination Ain’t What It Used To Be!” was also a great inspiration.

Jonathan chats about running a one day campaign. Inspiration came from Wargames Illustrated issue 292 – February 2012. Jonathan will run Supplies for Seaward March as a one day campaign for his gaming buddies.

Listeners are asked to participate in the Wargaming Recon Promo Contest (click for full details). You have until Midnight EST on Friday, March 30th to get your submission to [email protected]. You need to send your promo idea that sums up what this show is about, is 30 seconds or less in length, and would appeal to a gamer like you. One winner will receive something cool plus full credit for their work.

The mailbag is opened to reveal thoughts from Wally Harwood and an event notice from Richard Crawley. Please check out the Crisis Point Newsletter PDF for full details on attending the weekend event that Richard Crawley is running.

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 7, 2006. IT IS THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL LINKS INCLUDED BELOW ARE OPERATIONAL. THESE SHOW NOTES ARE COPIED, VERBATIM, FROM THE ORIGINAL POSTING.

This solo-cast is with Jonathan. Today we discuss CWF Holiday Gift Guide, Chester French, and Privateer Press Updates. We also have some tunes for you!

1) Theme, Zombie by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

2) Thursday December 7, 2006, CWF Game Discussions Podcast, Welcome, name, CWF Holiday Gift Guide, Chester French, and Privateer Press Updates.

3) Music to Game By Check out “She Loves Everybody” by Chester French & CWF Game Cast Radio.

4) Our Website = www.wargamingforums.com

5) Sponsor, Acho Hosting starts at $3.55 a month

6) CWF Holiday Gift Guide

CWF Holiday Gift Guide

7) Chester French

Chester French Website

Local Band: Chester French @ CWF

8) Privateer Press Updates

Privateer Press Website

9) Pearl Harbor Day

Flames of War New Releases

10) Closing comments, next cast will be on December 10, 2006.

11) 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

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

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

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Host Jonathan J. Reinhart unleashes this mini episode with a contest announcement.

Listeners are asked to participate in the Wargaming Recon Promo Contest (click for full details). You have until Midnight EST on Friday, March 30th to get your submission to [email protected]. You need to send your promo idea that sums up what this show is about, is 30 seconds or less in length, and would appeal to a gamer like you. One winner will receive something cool plus full credit for their work.

The mailbag is opened to reveal thoughts from Wally Harwood and an event notice from Richard Crawley. Please check out the Crisis Point Newsletter PDF for full details on attending the weekend event that Richard Crawley is running.

Jonathan entreats listeners to check out Episode 69: Angelia Heroux & TotalCon for a glimpse behind the scenes of a successful gaming convention.

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 introduces special guest: Angelia Heroux, Media Director for TotalCon.

Angelia reveals how she became involved with TotalCon, announces her pick between Han Solo and Malcolm Reynolds, and which industry guest she was starstruck to meet. She talks about the Total Confusion (TotalCon) gaming convention held annually in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Show listeners had a chance to submit questions for this episode. Some of those questions make it onto the air. Angelia also shares her advice for con GMs, gives suggestions on running your own con, and directs potential con volunteers to the Volunteer page.

The curtain is lifted as we are transported behind the scenes of TotalCon!

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 opens the show with some announcements. He highlights the show contents: TotalCon 2012 Contest Results, SOPA/PIPA Update, Tropico 4 review, Napoleon Total War Review, and more.

Surprise is expressed at the lack of feedback to Episode 67‘s review of Battlegames Magazine‘s new digital subscription format. Episode 67 set a record as fastest growing show. Listeners are entreated to submit comments as to why they liked that episode so much and what they would like to find in future shows.

TotalCon 2012 gets its own contest. The contest ended and the winners are announced. Congratulations to all the winners, a thank you to everyone who entered, and a big thank you to the people at TotalCon with a special thanks to Steven Parenteau and Angelia Heroux for their help in obtaining the free passes..

Tropico 4, the computer & video game that puts players into the fictional shoes of a Carribbean island dictator, is reviewed and explained. Napoleon: Total War, a real time strategy (RTS) computer game is reviewed based on its demo. The historical Battle of Ligny is mentioned.

Jonathan’s weekly column at Troll In the Corner is discussed. In particular, his article Wargaming Blends Old & New School Gaming aka a Response to Ben Gerber’s “Thinking in the old school” is discussed.

The show winds down with thoughts on preparing for a con. Listeners may also be interested in 10 Things Every Gamer Should Bring With Them To a Gaming Con.

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 opens the show with some announcements. He discusses thanks everyone for their condolences, announces a new endeavor, promotes the TotalCon 2012 Contest, reviews the new Battlegames magazine digital subscription, chats about the holidays, talks books, reviews Man of Honour by Iain Gale, and editorializes about SOPA & PIPA.

An explanation is given as to why the “week in gaming” segment has disappeared. The death of Jonathan’s grandfather is mentioned along with thanks for all of the sympathies that were given. Jonathan reveals a new writing project in the form of a weekly column at Troll in the Corner.

TotalCon 2012 gets its own contest. Listeners are encouraged to e-mail [email protected] with their favorite American Civil War game, and reason why, for a chance to win FREE passes to TotalCon 2012. Full details can be found at WIN FREE TotalCon 2012 Passes.

Battlegames magazine has officially changed ownership and Jonathan shares his thoughts about the new way digital subscriptions are handled. He doesn’t hold back with his views and makes a surprising announcement.

The holidays are discussed and received gaming gifts are mentioned. The bulk of the show is focused on books for gamers. Hitler baut Grossdeutschland im triumph von Konigsberg nach Wien by Heinrich Hoffmann, Caesar’s Army by Harry Pratt Judson, Fighting Techniques of the Colonial Era 1776-1914 : Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics by Robert B. Bruce, Advanced War Games by Donald F. Featherstone, and The War Game by Charles Grant are all mentioned.

Man of Honour by Iain Gale is briefly reviewed. Don’t forget to read up about the Battle of Blenheim and the War of Spanish Succession.

The show finishes with Jonathan editorializing about SOPA & PIPA. Check out American Censorship to learn more about SOPA & PIPA. Please watch the four minute video, below, about these acts.

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 opens the show with the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide. He discusses the gift guide, congratulates Steven & Lydia MacLauchlan on the birth of baby Isabelle, makes an announcement about Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy magazine; promotes the TotalCon 2012 Contest, reveals more about the Black Powder scenario Daybreak at Hangman’s Creek running at TotalCon 2012.

The 2011 Holiday Gift Guide is revealed! This annual tradition is explained, items are mentioned and briefly reviewed. Listeners are extolled for items they want to see in the gift guide.

BIG congratulations are given to Steven MacLauchlan, and his wife Lydia, from WWPD: News From the Front. His wife recently gave birth to their first child, daughter Isabelle Solo. She is an adorable baby. Send your congratulations to Steven on the WWPD Facebook page. Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy magazine is finally in Barnes & Noble book stores. Jonathan explains why you should be interested in that news. Please note that single print issues of WSS cost $7.99 USD. NOT $9.99.

TotalCon 2012 gets its own contest. Listeners are encouraged to e-mail [email protected] with their favorite American Civil War game, and reason why, for a chance to win FREE passes to TotalCon 2012. Full details can be found at WIN FREE TotalCon 2012 Passes.

Jonathan updates listeners on changes to the Daybreak at Hangman’s Creek American Civil War scenario that uses the Black Powder rules. He will be running the scenario with Cort N. and Adrian B. at TotalCon 2012!

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, contest sponsor Battlegames Magazine, 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 opens with a special message about Battlegames Magazine and then transitions to the show as regularly recorded. He discusses the Battlegames Magazine rollercoaster, TotalCon 2012 Contest, reviews Wargames Illustrated Special Great Wargames issue, opens the Mailbag, and announces a future Guest.

The special message reveals a safe future for Battlegames Magazine. A deal has been struck with Atlantic Publishers, of Miniature Wargames fame, where they will get ownership of the publication.

The regularly recorded episode discusses the ups and downs pertaining to the announcement that Battlegames was dead, the backlash from the gaming community, and then the message that hope might be on the horizon (as we now know, hope was on the horizon and the magazine is saved).

TotalCon 2012 gets its own contest. Listeners are encouraged to e-mail [email protected] with their favorite American Civil War game, and reason why, for a chance to win FREE passes to TotalCon 2012. Full details can be found at WIN FREE TotalCon 2012 Passes.

Jonathan also discusses the Daybreak at Hangman’s Creek American Civil War scenario that uses the Black Powder rules. He will be running the scenario with Cort N. and Adrian B. at TotalCon 2012!

Wargames Illustrated released their first special issue titled Great Wargames. This issue is reviewed and Jonathan gives his thoughts on whether or not you should pick this up.

Listener feedback is shared when the Mailbag is opened.

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, contest sponsor Battlegames Magazine, 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 releases the inaugural Wargaming Recon episode.

Dispatches from HQ (or should I say Despatches from HQ) kicks off the show.  Henry Hyde’s forthcoming book The Wargaming Compendium (searching Barnes & Nobles website will know show the book, please use the link I provide) is discussed.  Pre-order troubles with both Amazon and Barnes & Noble are highlighted.

Basing materials, spackle and wood filler, are reviewed and discussed.  Examples of their use with Flames of War infantry bases are given.  The Art of War book by Battlefront is cited as a good reference source.  Modelling discussions continue with a review of Army Painter Quick Shade.  Jonathan used a Perry Miniatures American War of Independence mounted infantry officer as a test for this product.  Please see Army Painter Quick Shade and Army Painter Quick Shade 2 – Infantry for pictures and a detailed review.

The Total Con Contest is announced.  Winners can receive FREE passes to TotalCon 26.  One winner will get 1 FREE weekend pass.  Three lucky winners will each get 1 FREE day pass.

The Mail Bag opened to reveal e-mails from Harry Peless who listens to the show while raking leaves.  Finally, Black Powder is again mentioned.  Jonathan, Cort N., and Adrian B. will be running Daybreak at Hangman’s Creek, a 15mm ACW scenario, at Total Con.  More play-testing will be held on November 5th at 2pm, at Battleground Games & Hobbies in Abington.  Please see our Facebook event for further information.

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, contest sponsor Battlegames Magazine, 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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Hi gang.  This is a test of the changes to the RSS feed that puts the podcast into iTunes.  In this post you can preview the new ending credits for the show.  Hopefully this shows up in iTunes and updates iTunes with the new name etc.

Episode 64 will come out very soon.  As a teaser I can tell you it focuses on the hobby side of gaming and it also announces our latest giveaway/contest.  Be sure to listen to Episode 64, when it releases, for your chance to win FREE tickets to TotalCon 26 (courtesy of TotalCon)!

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