Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy

We look at what is new for Christmas in the the latest episode of the podcast, it turns out there isn't much new to spend your hard earned cash on (though for some reason we missed Gangs of Rome ). The boys explain the analogue painting challenge, which both Jasper and Guy are taking part in this year. For the main feature we talk to Ancient Warfare Podcast regular, Marc De Santis. Marc has been d...

It's that time of the year again where we review the results of the WSS Great Wargames Survey! Have you ever wondered what is the favourite wargames genre? Have a listen and find out...

In this episode Angus, Guy and Jasper are joined by Criag Cartmell from the Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare , Fat Lardies Rich Clarke and some chap called Rick Priestly to discuss how they approach writing rules. Also in this episode: Forager, from Stand to Games Blood Red Skies Savage Core  My Last Sunrise, Kickstarter Grognard Files Podcast

We've all had the problem of not being able to find someone to play with? In this episode Angus discusses ways to solve this problem and is joined by Neil Shuck (Meeples and Miniatures) to try a game of Command and Colours using the online gaming engine Vassal. And Murray Dahm (Ancient Warfare Podcast) they attempt to play a game of Frostgrave via a Google Hangout! Plus we have a quick news round...

The Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team, with the Karwansaray  the publisher, were present at Salute in London. Between manning the stand and running round meeting people they didn't have much time but Guy and Jasper try to convey their impressions of Salute 2017.

Guy, editor of WSS, brings us the latest news from Peter Pig with  Men of Company B , a new supplement for  In Her Majesty's Name :  Gothic , the Bolt Action Campaign book covering  Operation Sea Lion  and the 4Ground's newly announced fantasy war game  Legends of the Fabled Realm  (which they'll kickstarter later in the year). Whilst attending  Crusade  Guy slunk into the back of a talk from well...

In this episode Guy, Jasper and Angus investigate the idea of Friction in wargames rules. We're joined by games designer Rich Clarke (Two Fat Lardies) and historian Murray Dahm.

In this episode Guy, Jasper and Angus are joined by Adam Loper of Tabletop Minions to discuss the results of the Great Wargames Survey. Regular columnists Rossco and Paul ponder time!

In the latest podcast we focus on terrain, or more specifically terrain boards and mats. Which is better? What do people prefer? With expert comment provided by Mel " the terrain tutor ", Eric Lauterbach from the  WWPD Network  and from  Cigar Box Battle Mats  Cory Ring and Chris Ward. As usual Guy, Jasper and Angus are joined by the berserkers from Brixham, Rossco and Paul. Don't forget if you ha...

In our second podcast we decided to look at the little men we craft into soldiers and how they are produced.  Angus chats with Leon Pengilly from  Pendraken  who produce 10mm led miniatures and carry possibly one of the most extensive ranges to game almost every period, and Julian Blakeney-Edwards from  Victrix  who produce 28mm hard plastic figures. Regular columnists Rossco and Paul discuss lead...

In this pilot episode of the podcast Guy Bowers (editor WSS Magazine ), Jasper Oorthuys (managing director at Karwansaray Publishers ) and Angus Wallace (some guy who makes podcasts ) investigate why people play wargames and where does the hobby come from. You can find the podcast on Facebook.com/WSSMagazine .