Wargaming Recon

This week, Jonathan is joined by special quest Anthony from Brickify. The pair talk about the online auction site Whatnot; they explain what it is and it can benefit you.

The 5 tips for buyers that the pair discuss are as follows:

Be selective

Be careful from whom you buy and also avoid the people that sound like a used car salesman.

Does the seller know the product and are they putting effort into showing off the product from different angles.

Popularity doesn't matter

Problems can exist with highly followed sellers as much, or more, than those who are brand new.

New or less popular sellers may put in the extra effort to compete with the popular ones.

Popular sellers may be popular for a reason... or no good reason at all.

Use the WhatNot Ratings System. 4.95 or higher is a solid rating.

BrickTrend, HDBricks, and BlainesWorld are solid sellers for Lego

Trust your gut

Avoid Sellers who do games akin to gambling, such as randomized results or chances to enter drawings, etc.

Don't "just trust" sellers

Keep track of purchases

Take screenshots of each item

Write down a list or make a spreadsheet to track your purchases.

Complete the sale

Verify the received products for any extra damage and to ensure the rights parts are included.

If anything is wrong contact WhatNot support and include proof. They are very responsive.

Make sure to rate/review sellers in a timely manner.

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Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio.  Robert Dunn wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.

Joerg Bender is the owner of Things From the Basement.  He comes on to discuss what's happening with their MDF terrain.  Things from the Basement has 13 main lines of MDF terrain and tabletop gaming accessories.

Jonathan and Joerg talk specifically about the Exploratory Submarine USS Adrian Benson.  The USS Adrian Benson is from their Victorian Science Fiction line.  It is a tribute piece in memory of Wargaming Recon co-host Adrian Benson.  Adrian tragically passed away in 2021 due to esophageal cancer.  They talk about the design process and inspiration for the submarine. Joerg compares the design process for this and other kits that he has designed. He then spends a moment talking about the influence Adrian had on Joerg and why he decided to name the submarine after him.

Joerg speaks on how COVID-19 and world affairs have impacted his business over the past few and how he plans on overcoming those obstacles.

Jonathan gets Joerg to open up and give some teasers and talk about some new releases for Things from the Basement.

Joerg lets everyone know what his future convention plans are; so we can all see him in person and buy some of his amazing MDF kits. If you are not lucky enough to meet him at a convention you can also find him at the following locations:

Website

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Instagram

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Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee.

Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio.  Robert Dunn wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.

In this episode, Jonathan is joined by Alex Tabb. Alex is a long time friend of Adrian Benson and a fellow gamer. The two travel into old school wargaming as they swap memories of gaming with Adrian.

Adrian and Alex met at The Compleat Strategist in King Of Prussia PA, USA run by Ed Wimble (of Clash of Arms fame). They both were there for a demo of an old Western game by TSR called Boot Hill after that game they started meeting up and gaming every Saturday till they graduated high school.  Adrian joined the Navy and became a submariner.  Alex went to college before...well if we told you that we'd have to kill you (joking).

Alex talks about the Boot Hill game in more detail. Reminiscing about his thoughts of the system and the 20 people that were in the game. By the end of the game Alex and Adrian had bonded about their shared love of gaming and the fact that they both had just purchased a new game called Squad Leader. From then on they played pretty much every weekend through High School. They played many games beyond just Squad Leader. They played games like Yalu: Wood Ships & Iron Men: Ironclads and they even had miserable time trying to play The Longest Day.

If you would like to know more about any of the games discussed in this episode then just click on the title below and go to the corresponding BoardGame Geek page:

Boot Hill

Squad Leader

Yalu

Wooden Ships & Iron Men

Iron Clads

The Longest Day

Alex is now the owner of Paul's Boutique Records.  Check them out for your vinyl music needs.

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Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio.  Robert Dunn wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.

In this episode, Jonathan talks about how he is joining his loves of Star Wars, LEGO, and wargaming.

Jonathan is working on developing a convention game for the Battle of Hoth using his LEGO kits.

He covers his dilemma with either using the Star Wars Legion rules or using a homebrew set of rules based on Star Wars Legion. If you are interested you can find the free rules on the Atomic Mass Games website HERE. Jonathan knows that he will be playing the Battle of Hoth and that with such a large battle he will need to scale down and has decided to make it a skirmish sized game as part of the larger fight. 

As a Star Wars wargame set at the Battle of Hoth; Jonathan already knows that he will need one side to be the Rebels and the other side to be the Imperials.  Jonathan's collection for the Rebel Alliance is going to contain regular infantry, Tauntauns, some Anti-Vehicle weapons and E-Web blasters.  The Imperials are going to attack with infantry, speeder bikes, and AT-ST's.  An AT-AT might make an appearance. No Star Wars game will be complete without some hero or villains getting involved in the fight.  Therefore; the likes of Luke, Leia and Han Solo will face off against Darth Vader or General Veers.

Jonathan's goal for the Hoth game is to have it ready for the 2023 convention season. His aim is for it to be able to accommodate 4-6 players and have some aspects controlled by the GM or triggered by in game actions.

Jonathan talks about the supplies that he has and some things that still need to be resolved prior to him running his game next year. Before then there are a few items that have to get resolved. Some of the items that Jonathan mentions include the need to make sure he is comfortable with the rules and scenario he has designed and the possible need to have an assistant with him during the game.

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Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee.

Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio.  Robert Dunn wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.

In episode #277 I am joined by Joshua Shoobridge. Joshua is a podcaster, wargamer dad, 3D printing enthusiast and our audio editor. We start off talking about what games and hobby tasks that he is enjoying currently. We also discuss how COVID has impacted gaming.

Joshua talks about his local convention CANCON and how long it has been running.  During COVID lockdowns many gaming events and conventions had to shut down or make changes. We discuss what changes CANCON made.  We talk about this years convention and what sort of safety precautions were employed at the convention; and we speak on how it felt to be at a convention and he offers a few suggestions for cons during something like COVID. Joshua compares this years attendance to prior years.

The next segment is the long absent Mailbag Segment. Members of the community have responded positively to our return.

Listener Chris R. said "play with Lego! You may want to consider Star Wars Legion as your game system. I am collecting an Endor force myself..."

Listener and superstar GM Mike Paine invited me to use his beautiful layout for LEGO wargaming. Mike is a friend, one of my favorite GM's and does a lot to grow the hobby.

Podcaster Jay Arnold did a great episode of The Veteran Wargamer with guest Owen Staton. They discussed mental health and how tabletop gaming can be helpful. Jay kindly gave us a nice shoutout in the episode. Look for Episode 75: The Time Between.

If you want to stay current will all the things Joshua is doing you can find links to his social media's below:

Instagram

Website

 

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Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members.

Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge hosted the episode and edited the audio.  Robert Dunn wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.

In this episode, we are joined by games designer Peter Bryant.  Peter has quite a resume, he is a game designer, former podcaster, dad, science nerd, TotalCon Industry guest and co-owner of Solarian Games.

We briefly talk about how TSR had change names to become Solarian Games.  Wargaming Recon used to be part of the TSR Podcast Network, and we talk about it's demise and why Solarian Games does not have one to replace it.

Solarian Games has a impressive collection of products under it's banner.  Peter talks about some of the games and teases a few upcoming releases. He even offers some advice for the aspriring game designer.

I mentioned earlier that Peter was a former podcaster.  He was on the Mythwits podcast. For those who don't know, it was a fun weekly video show covering games, science, technology and pop culture. We talk about why it went of the air and if it will return. We also get Peter's thoughts on if he would ever want to host another podcast.

If you want to stay current will all the things Solarian is doing you can find links to the website and social media below:

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I hope everyone is excited about the return of Wargaming Recon. The podcast is on all the things as Wargaming Recon. Seriously, we're in your character's Top Secret mission briefings bringing you the fun in the world of tabletop gaming. Can't miss it.

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Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge hosted the episode and edited the audio.  Robert Dunn wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.

Referencing the award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, Jonathan shares how chronic depression, anxiety, and grief caused Jonathan to feel like a sinking ship with no land in sight.

That is until Jonathan rediscovered a love of LEGO.  LEGO is more than a building toy.  It can even be used for tabletop gaming.  Listen to this episode to hear the tale.  You'll also find out about some upcoming podcast guests and topics.

"Dear Jonathan, today is going to be a good day and here's why....."

If you, or someone you know, is with depression, anxiety, and/or grief please consider looking at Harvard Medical School's "Ways to support someone who is grieving" or reach out to a friend or therapist (you can find trained therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and support groups through Psychology Today's website).  You are not alone.

Seeking help is NOT weakness.  Sometimes we all need help and that is ok. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE USE THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE AREA YOU ARE IN (911 IN THE US, 999 IN THE UK, ETC…)

You can contact Wargaming Recon using the following:

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Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members.

Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge hosted the episode and edited the audio.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.

Kicking off the 2022 season with some lessons Jonathan has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Jonathan shares a few lessons that apply to the tabletop battlefield and everyday life.  The global pandemic has impacted many individuals in a variety of ways.

If you, or someone you know, is mourning a loved one please consider looking at Harvard Medical School's "Ways to support someone who is grieving" or reach out to a friend or therapist (you can find trained therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and support groups through Psychology Today's website).  You don't have to mourn alone.

Seeking help is NOT weakness.  Sometimes we all need help and that is ok. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE USE THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE AREA YOU ARE IN (911 IN THE US, 999 IN THE UK, ETC…)  You are not alone.

You can contact Wargaming Recon using the following:

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Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members.

Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge hosted the episode and edited the audio.  Robert Dunn wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.

In this episode Joshua talks about Oathmark by Joseph A. McCullough. Joshua gives a review of the game and covers the mechanics. He explains how to build your units and the different miniatures you can use.

Joseph's bio can be found here.

The Oathmark rulebook can be found here.

Additional resources are found here.

The bases Joshua uses can be found here.

You can stay current with Joshua on:

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You can contact Wargaming Recon using the following:

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Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members.

Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge hosted the episode and edited the audio.  Robert Dunn wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.

Australia is in lockdown because of COVID-19.  While many may think this means gaming isn't possible, Joshua Shoobridge shares why that isn't true.

He discusses his gaming and hobby experiences during lockdown.  They cover everything from painting minis, trying new painting techniques, and even a dive into 3D printing.

As we all now know, it is difficult to play games with someone else during a lockdown.  Like many, Joshua used other tools to make that possible.  He chats about using the Roll20 website for roleplaying games (RPGs) along with Table Top Simulator on Stream to get his gaming fix.

You can stay current with Joshua on:

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Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members.

Credits

“Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge hosted the episode and edited the audio.  Robert Dunn wrote the show notes for this episode.

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

Disclosure

This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links.

Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Wargaming Recon is mourning the loss of long time co-host Adrian. Please take a moment of silence for Adrian.