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Ever wish you had a ready-made list of names to use for your campaigns? Realistic, historical sounding names that you can easily use will make your life so much easier.
This list of 75 first and last names is just what you need. Now you can quickly choose historical names and get into the thick of your wargaming.
The list is comprised of male names perfect for any late 17th century/early... [click here for more] |
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100 Wargaming Tips
The year is 2006 and the place is the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America. A young man tentatively speaks these first, tentative words:
“Today is Thursday August 17, 2006. This is the first podcast of the CWF Game Discussions blog….now we’re gonna cue our intro music.”
More than six years and tens of thousands of... [click here for more] |
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Turn Your Girlfriend Into a Gamer with Aaron Bostian
Aaron Bostian shares the story on how he introduced tabletop gaming to his wife and how she became a gamer. His experiences can be helpful to those of us who wish that our significant other (boys and girls alike) could participate in a hobby that we love.
Do you have a success story to share? If so, don’t be shy. We’d... [click here for more] |
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Con Industry Guests Do’s & Don’ts with Jay Libby
Ever attend a con only to have a less than great experience? Maybe the GMs were lacking. Perhaps the Guests of Honor seemed bored. Or maybe the other attendees were rude.
Jay Libby, frequent Guest of Honor at TotalCon, shares his tips for success. With his advice convention Guests of Honor, and attendees alike, are... [click here for more] |
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Wargaming Recon #109: TotalCon 2014
TotalCon 2014
Didn’t make it to TotalCon 2014? Don’t worry, you can walk in Jonathan’s shoes by listening to this episode.
TotalCon 2014 Highlights
Meeting Stefan Pokorny, founder of Dwarven Forge
Listening to Matthew Ebel LIVE
Successfully co-GMing the sold out Raid on Pitt’s Landing
Spending time... [click here for more] |
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Meet the Mythwits Podcast
Featured guest Peter “Blix” Bryant discusses the Mythwits podcast. This live video podcast is his newest endeavor in the field of gaming and geekdom.
The pair chat about TotalCon and podcasting. Blix gives an update on his successful Kickstarter project for Rogue Chess. Jonathan announces that he will be a future guest on the Mythwits podcast... [click here for more] |
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How Jonathan Became a Wargamer
Listener Andrew submitted a question on Facebook asking how Jonathan got into wargaming. In this episode Jonathan answers. The tale begins with Warhammer 40k, touches down at War at Sea, then finishes with Henry Hyde and historical wargaming.
Stone Ape Podcast
#19: New England Gaming Vegas with Jonathan Reinhart
Listener Andrew’s question... [click here for more] |
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HuzzahCon 2014
Special guest Dean Emmerson is a member of the Maine Historical Wargamers Association, which organizesHuzzahCon in Portland, Maine. He joins the episode to share why you need to attend HuzzahCon 2014. Some of the highlights are shared. Dean and Jonathan discuss great places to eat in Portland, Maine.
The duo express their love for the Boston Trained Bandsgaming club... [click here for more] |
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Are Painted Minis Essential to Miniatures Wargaming?
Inspired by Sam Mustafa’s column in Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy issue 71 (Buy the PDF) Jonathan editorializes on the the necessity, or lack thereof, of painted miniatures. As a current non-painter Jonathan approaches the question of “What exactly is our hobby?”
Karwansaray Publishers sought responses from... [click here for more] |
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5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer
It isn’t easy to run a good demo game, participation game, or event at a gaming convention. This episode shares 5 tips to AVOID…unless you want to turn off a would be wargamer. Just kidding!
When listening to this episode keep in mind the tips to turn off a would be wargamer are presented facetiously. Use this episode as things... [click here for more] |
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5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer
It isn’t easy to run a good demo game, participation game, or event at a gaming convention. This episode shares 5 tips to AVOID…unless you want to turn off a would be wargamer. Just kidding!
When listening to this episode keep in mind the tips to turn off a would be wargamer are presented facetiously. Use this episode as things... [click here for more] |
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Age of Empires 2 HD
Almost 20 years ago Microsoft released one of the most incredible real time strategy (RTS) computer games ever. More recently they updated and optimized the classic Age of Empires (AoE) 2 to work on modern computers. Age of Empires 2 HD is quite a game.
For a limited time you can purchase it for $2.49 (regularly $9.99) via Steam. If you do, be sure to look us... [click here for more] |
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Great Wargamer Destinations
Summer is a time to relax and go on vacation. Why not also gather some inspiration for wargaming to boot?
Jonathan shares a few of his favorite wargamer destinations. If we didn’t cover one of your’s, then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at cwfgamecast@wargamingforums.com.
USS Constitution in Boston,... [click here for more] |
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Kickstarter for Wargamers
Kickstarter is a crowdfunding website that can help games to be produced, which would otherwise not see the light of day. Behind this image exists a danger that all wargamers need to be aware of. When properly handled Kickstarter can be hugely powerful for all involved.
Jonathan shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of Kickstarter. If we didn’t... [click here for more] |
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Henry Hyde Wargaming Author
Henry Hyde comes back on the show for his third appearance. Henry talks about his book the Wargaming Compendium, wargaming, and what he’s been up to.
In a special segment after the show Henry and Jonathan discuss Jonathan’s Ancient Rome inspired imagi-nation campaign the War of Latinian Expansion. Jonathan is blending computer gaming with... [click here for more] |
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Wargaming With Kids
Jonathan shares tips for adults hoping to get kids into wargaming. These are also useful for wargaming parents looking to find a wargaming event at which their child can play.
Simplify the rules
Fun is the goal
Durability is important
BONUS: Whenever you see the name Mike Paine as a GM at a game day or a convention you NEED to sign up to play... [click here for more] |
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Hobby Bunker Game Day 2014
Boston Trained Bands hosts a successful annual game day at the Hobby Bunker in Malden. Jonathan attended their fifth annual game day in 2014. Listen to this episode to learn what games were played, what games wowed the gamers, and 5 reasons why game days are important.
Help promote the local wargaming community
Allow wargamers to find each other and... [click here for more] |
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Steven MacLauchlan and Flames of War
Steven MacLauchlan is the former Digital Content Manager for Battlefront Miniatures (maker of Flames of War) and is also the head honcho at the WWPD: News From the Front podcast. Steven returns to the show to discuss Flames of War and his life after Battlefront.
Listeners may recall that Steven first appeared on Episode 50: WWPD News From... [click here for more] |
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The Great Wargaming Survey
Karwansaray Publishers and their magazine Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy launched The Great Wargaming Survey in July 2014. Almost 7,800 wargamers responded to the survey. Jasper Oorthuys, Managing Editor Publications of Karwansaray Publishers, discusses the survey in this episode.
In this episode Jasper:
Explains why the survey was created
Shares... [click here for more] |
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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] |
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Building an Affordable Game Table.
How to have a game table is a question many gamers posit. Each has specific needs to fulfill in their attempt to obtain their very own game table. Who wouldn’t like to have a flat space on which to command armies of pewter and plastic toy soldiers?
Game Table PDFs
Game Table Parts List
Game Table Drawing
We also discuss:
100th... [click here for more] |
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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] |
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Rogue Chess with Peter “Blix” Bryant.
Wargaming Recon #94: Rogue Chess with Peter "Blix" Bryant [ 1:41:57 ] Hide Player| Play in Popup | Download
Think you know what chess is? Peter “Blix” Bryant has a Kickstarter that adds the bacon flavor to chess. He discusses Rogue Chess and explains some of the cards.
If you like chess, if... [click here for more] |
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Wargames Magazines with Jasper Oorthuys.
Jasper Oorthuys is the managing editor forAncient Warfare, Wargames Soldiers & Strategy, and Medieval Warfaremagazines. He steers the course for these highly successful periodicals.
A subscription to Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy is featured in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Get 15% off... [click here for more] |
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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... [click here for more] |
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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... [click here for more] |
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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... [click here for more] |
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