Harold on Games

I have been known to visit the glamorous world of RPGs. With time at a premium I appreciate a good predesigned adventure that reduces planning and optimizes for play time. THIS podcast is singular composed with Doug Sun, a talented writer who uses his skills to produce D&D and Pathfinder modules that are fantastic. He has one on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/660432492/the-paladi...

We are blessed in San Diego with three large game stores and some smaller card stores. The largest of which is Pair a Dice Games in Vista, California. This interview is with the owner and my friend, Rob North. THIS podcast is composed of three parts:1. A discussion of our Wargamers Insurgency plans for 2020 at GenCon and a request for interested parties.2. Some thoughts on podcast frequency and th...

An interview with prolific game reviewer, analyzer and video creator, Stuka Joe. We will discuss his YouTube channel, his interest in games, and his work as a federal prosecutor in Puerto Rico. NOTES: http://conflictsimulations.com/2019/12/22/podcast-28-stuka-joe-discusses-his-youtube-channel-notes

An interview with designer Bruno Sinigaglio. We met at Consimworld Expo this Summer. We will discuss his work updating Avalon Hills Battle of the Bulge 1965 to Battle of the Bulge 1981, his development work on Bitter Woods and his work on the current Time for Trumpets, a Battalion level Bulge game currently on the GMT P500 system at a sweet discount. NOTES: http://conflictsimulations.com/2019/12/0...

An interview with fellow gamer Dan Mansfield. We will discuss his YouTube channel Hands on Board Games providing game reviews in American Sign Language, his work in the games industry, and his guidance on gaming with the deaf and hard of hearing. NOTES at http://conflictsimulations.com/2019/12/06/podcast-26-dan-mansfield-on-his-youtube-channel-and-playing-with-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-gamers

This is the first RBM Studios C3i Magazine Podcast. In this podcast, Rodger MacGowan interviews Harold Buchanan. They discuss Harold's background in the hobby, his game designs Liberty or Death: The American Insurrection, Campaigns of 177 and the upcoming Flashpoint: South china Sea. They also discuss the Harold on Games Podcast and some of what is coming.

THIS podcast is singularly composed of an interview with the owner of Grand Trunk Games Joshua Starr. We Discuss his upcoming Kickstarter double header 1861 Russia / 1867 Canada , starting a company to advance accessibility and affordability of 18XX Games and how he can provide two 18xx games in one box for $60.

THIS podcast is singularly composed of an interview with game designer Chris Fasulo. We Discuss His company Grognard Simulations, and his work on the largest historical simulations available. NOTES: http://conflictsimulations.com/2019/10/12/podcast-24-chris-fasulo-on-his-company-grognard-simulations-and-the-largest-simulations-available-notes Grognard Sims http://www.grognardsims.com/

An interview with game designer Trevor Bender. His recent trip to WBC, how he managed to get Labyrinth the Awakening on the list of tournaments, and his work on Labyrinth: Forever War. Trevor also listed the top 4 games that influenced his expansion work on Labyrinth. http://conflictsimulations.com/2019/09/16/podcast-23-trevor-bender-on-wbc-and-labyrinth-forever-war-notes

An interview with insurgency expert, game designer and pantzuka inventor, Brian Train. This will be part 2 of that interview. Brian talks about his time at Burning Man and his top ten most influential games on Insurgency. twitter.com/HBuchanan2 boardgamegeek.com/guild/3303 DETAILED NOTES: conflictsimulations.com/2019/08/14/po…rain-2-parts/

Part 1 is a discussion of my experience at Gen Con and the Insurgency IN INdianapolis. Part 2 is an interview with insurgency expert, game designer and pantzuka inventor, Brian Train. This will be part 1 of that interview. twitter.com/HBuchanan2 boardgamegeek.com/guild/3303 DETAILED NOTES: https://conflictsimulations.com/2019/08/14/podcast-21-gen-con-insurgency-and-an-interview-with-designer-brian...

A discussion of my experience at ConSimWorld Expo in Tempe Arizona - Monster Game Con An interview with John Kranz the founder of ConSimWorld.com and ConSimWorld Expo. https://twitter.com/HBuchanan2 https://twitter.com/consimworld https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3303 http://consimworld.com https://www.destinationhotels.com/tempe-mission-palms DETAILED NOTES: http://conflictsimulations.com/2019/07/...

THIS podcast is singularly composed of an interview with game designer Trevor Bender. We will discuss his interest in counterfactual history, his work on Labyrinth: Awakening and his future plans. Check out this video summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCAwSP8w72w Thanks to the Raleigh NC based band Funkuponya for the intro and outro music. Check them out on Facebook, Spotify and iTunes. I w...

THIS podcast is singularly composed of an interview with prolific designer, Mark Herman. We will discuss his philosophy of game design and what makes a great game. Thanks to the Orange County California based band The Rayford Bros for a touch of Rock a Billy. Check them out at therayfordbros.com I will close with a special thanks to Mark Herman.

We open the podcast discussing the recent changes in her life, the design of her COIN game Pendragon and her work in progress, the game Hubris. Thank you for listening. I will publish some notes and references on my web site conflictsimulations.com. Join the Harold on Games guild on Board Games Geek and leave me a comment with your thoughts and ideas. I will close with a special thanks to Morgane....

THIS podcast is offered in 2 parts, and is singularly composed of an interview with GMT Games President, Gene Billingsley. We will discuss his work at GMT and also his latest design, Mr President. https://conflictsimulations.com/ Gene Billingsley founded GMT Games in 1990. As Avalon Hill turned to computer games and was eventually sold to Hasbro, Gene built GMT into the new home for board wargamer...

THIS podcast is offered in 2 parts, and is singularly composed of an interview with GMT Games President, Gene Biillingsley. We will discuss his work at GMT and also his latest design, Mr President. https://conflictsimulations.com/ Gene Billingsley founded GMT Games in 1990. As Avalon Hill turned to computer games and was eventually sold to Hasbro, Gene built GMT into the new home for board wargame...

THIS podcast is singularly composed of an interview with Cuba Libre co-designer , Jeff Grossman. We will discuss his work on Cuba Libre and what he has been doing here at Con Sim World Expo. I will publish some notes and references on my web site www.conflictsimulations.com. Join the Harold on Games guild on Board Games Geek and leave me a comment with your thoughts and ideas.

I recorded some of the sounds of the 2018 San Diego Historical Games Convention. The SD Hist Con took place over Veteran’s Day Weekend in November and included special guests Mark Herman, John Butterfield, Ananda Gupta, Morgane Guoyon Rety, and Volko Ruhnke to name a few. In this first segment, Volko kicks off our designer challenge. This year the focus is on the COIN game Pendragon. Along with th...

THIS podcast is singularly composed of an interview with prolific wargame designer innovator, and icon Mark Herman. We will discuss what he is working on now that he is once again a full-time game designer. Thank you for listening. It would be greatly beneficial to me of you would post a review on iTunes. I will publish some notes and references on my web site conflictsimulations.com. Join the Har...

THIS podcast is singularly composed of an interview with designer and wargame mogul, Roger Miller. We will discuss the history of Revolution Games and whats in the development pipeline. Roger and Richard Handewith, started Revolution Games in 2012. Their first game was Washington’s Crossing, followed by my favorite, Celles in 2013. Most recently they published Konigsberg, and Longstreet Attacks. T...

THIS podcast covers our trip to Gamers Hollow game store in Nacogdoches, Texas, My time spent with the Junior high Magic sharks, and a few lessons this old gamer learned along the way. It is our first Special Podcast as its content is a little different. http://conflictsimulations.com/2018/09/24/harold-on-games-special-podcast-1-magic-the-gathering-in-texas-notes

THIS podcast is singularly composed of an interview with prolific game designer and insurgent provacator, Brian Train. We will discuss the myriad of games he brought with him to ConSimWorld Expo and his future plans. Thanks to the Vasalia, California based band Slow Season for the intro and outro music. Check them out Facebook, Spotify and iTunes. http://conflictsimulations.com/2018/09/08/harold-o...

http://conflictsimulations.com/2018/08/20/harold-on-games-podcast-11-with-mary-and-tom-of-hollandspiele-notes THIS podcast is singularly composed of an interview with game company owners developers and designers, Mary and Tom. We will discuss what is coming next from everyone’s favorite little game company. Since all three of us were miced for this recording, I used an experimental method to recor...

http://conflictsimulations.com/2018/07/19/harold-on-games-podcast-10-with-uwe-eickert-notes Uwe Eickert is the CEO of Academy Games. He founded the company 10 years ago. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA specializing in corporate finance and strategy from The Ohio Sate University! His hobbies include soccer, playing the violin, martial arts, painting, and sailing. He speaks Germ...