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With the growing popularity of mega cons are smaller game conventions dying out? Jonathan addresses the question with his thoughts. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear an important announcement about the birth of Jonathan’s first child.
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Mega Convention Pros
HUGE
Greater variety
More people
Attracts more attention... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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The Merimbula Wargaming Society is an Australian wargaming club founded by Joshua Shoobridge. Josh discusses Australian wargaming and shares some tips for being a dad wargamer.
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Stay in touch with Joshua
e-Mail Josh: TheHobbyDesk@gmail.com
Tweet Josh
The Hobby Desk Facebook Page
The Hobby Desk Google+ Page
The Hobby... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Learn how to survive the closing of your friendly local game store (FLGS). Guest Aaron Bostian has tips based on his experience of his FLGS shutting down.
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Advice to survive the closing of your Friendly Local Game Store
Communicate with one another. Social media can become your best friend.
Look outside the box for gaming locations. Try... [click here for more] |
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Due to illness and scheduling conflicts Aaron Bostian couldn’t do the show. So, 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 Since this is a CLASSIC episode some of the links, content, giveaways, contests etc may be out of date or ended.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!... [click here for more] |
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Steven Parenteau is the Event Director for TotalCon. He has also overseen the Roleplaying Game and Miniatures Gaming sections of GenCon.
Steven provides a glimpse into TotalCon 2015. If you didn’t get to TotalCon in 2015 this episode will whet your appetite for 2016!
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TAS-CON 2015 Unique way to kickstart a small convention.
WHEN:... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Paper Terrain
Too often paper terrain is overlooked in favor of buildings made of resin, plastic, MDF, or polystyrene. We explain the pros and cons of paper terrain. Then we recommend a few paper terrain resources.
Pros
Affordable or FREE
Easy to build a varied collection
Quick to obtain
Cons
Assembly can be fiddly
Requires specific tools
Quality varies between... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Interviewing Jonathan.
Ever wonder what makes Jonathan tick? Listener Aaron Bostian turns the tables, takes the mic, and serves as host for this special episode.
Jonathan is in the hot seat while Aaron interviews him about his life and gaming. We hope you enjoy this peak behind the curtain.
Aaron’s Questions:
How did you specifically develop an interest in historical wargaming,... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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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... [click here for more] |
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Learn to Play War at Sea.
Originally released on May 4, 2007 this recording is the 23rd episode of what is now known as Wargaming Recon. This episode has an interesting history that you’ll hear in the intro to the recording.
Some highlights from the episode are:
Play through of Axis & Allies: War at Sea
2007 Games Day Atlanta Golden Demon Winners
Battleground Games’ Spring... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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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... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Angelia Parenteau – TotalCon’s Promotional Director.
Long term listeners may recall Episode 69: Angelia Heroux & TotalCon when I first chatted with Angelia, newly married, about Total Confusion LLC (TotalCon).TotalCon is New England’s largest tabletop gaming convention.
This time we discuss Total Confusion 27. Plenty of great events are happening with a multitude of fantastic... [click here for more] |
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