Wargaming Recon

Jonathan and Adrian are back together to discuss some campaign guides for Et sans resultat.  The duo share their thoughts on what they like and what they think can be improved (the salt flies here) with the following books: The First Battle Lost 1809 in Germany The Most Awful Situation 1814 in France Didn't Dare Do Anything 1812 in Russia Note: Didn't Dare Do Anything and The most awful situation...

IMPORTANT NOTICE WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. 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...) In this episode Jonathan is joined by special guest Dr. Allan G. Hunter; counselor and therapist with a PhD in Literature from Oxford University. Dr. Hunter wrote The Sanity Manual, Life Passages, Gratitude and Beyond as well as col...

Jonathan and Adrian are together to review Rebels & Patriots & Song of Drums and Tomahawks, thoughts on hobby hoarding, feature another Lumber Mill segment, provide a Kickstarter update, reveal upcoming guests, and ponder why the Purple Shirted Eye Stabber isn't more prevalent in gaming.   LUMBER MILL Sponsored by Things from the Basement The  Lumber  Mill  focuses  on Things from the Basement’s V...

We’re all back after a well earned and enjoyed holiday. Adrian co-hosts whilst Jonathan leads the show into the roaring 20’s. If you’ve not seen them yet, we now feature a bunch of articles from authors new to the Wargaming Recon family. Jonathan and Adrian react to the articles that discuss hobby resolutions for the new year. Sprinkle in a Lumber Mill segment, details for the first ever Wargaming...

Hope you enjoy this “Best of” episode from the 2019 podcast season. This one focuses on the universal experience of having a slump. Originally released on September 23, 2019 the episode discussed some of the ways to bust out of that slump. The intro for this "Best of" episode makes a major announcement. Don’t worry! We’ll be back with NEW episodes of Wargaming Recon in 2019. There's nothing worse...

In this final new episode of 2019 Jonathan answers your questions. Listeners have submitted questions via various social media platforms and now it’s time for honest answers. Remember that even though we take a break, there will still be a ‘Best of’ episode released during the holidays.  Please enjoy that, the rest of 2019, and we’ll see you again in the next decade. LUMBER MILL Sponsored by Thing...

Jonathan and Adrian are joined by Alvaro Erize, one of the co-creators of the upcoming new rules set for Ancient skirmish wargaming, Clash of Spears Clash of Spears is now available on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clashofspears/clash-of-spears LUMBER MILL Sponsored by Things from the Basement Jonathan and Adrian discuss building mdf models using sub assemblies and how to deal...

Jonathan and Adrian are back with everybody's seasonal favourite episode.  The Holiday Gift Guide 2019 is here! Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? 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. JONATHAN'S LIST UNDER $20 Gamer's Grass Yellow Flower Tuf...

Cigar Box Battle is at it again with a new type of gaming mat.  Their brand new satin mats are being Kickstarted with double-sided printing giving you two mat designs for just $99 USD. Adrian weighs in on the classic teddy bear fur mat by Killing Fields Terrain (KFT).  The Wargaming Company (also a sponsor of Wargaming Recon) is the North American distributor of their mats.  Thanks to The Wargamin...

Killing Fields Terrain (KFT) is relatively new to the game mat world.  Their classic teddy bear fur mat has popped up on game tables all over the place.  Now, The Wargaming Company (also a sponsor of Wargaming Recon) is the North American distributor of their mats. Jonathan covers the classic grasslands mat by KFT.  He shares what's good about it, what can be improved, and gives his recommendation...

There's nothing worse than being on a roll only to hit a wall.  You've entered a hobby slump.  What do you?  Is there any hope for improvement?  We share tips and tricks that help us. Updates are given on Adrian's progress with Altar of Freedom by Greg Wagman and Et sans resultat by David M. Esteness of The Wargaming Company. Jonathan announces a new segment on the show.  The MDF terrain segment (...

Games Workshop wants you to believe their new line of Citadel Contrast Paints will speed up your painting and change the way in which you paint.  Is this all hype?  Adrian & Jonathan share their thoughts. Updates are given on the lads foray into small scale wargaming using Altar of Freedom by Greg Wagman and Et sans resultat by David M. Esteness of The Wargaming Company. Plus Jonathan discusses hi...

Patreon backer Kyle created the theme for this episode in which Jonathan answers 15 questions.  They range from what he thinks is the most overrated game to if he's ever cheated at a game. You too can choose the theme for an episode along with the order of segments by backing the show on Patreon at the ARMY HQ level ($25+ per month).  Or, support the show for as little as $1 per month on Patreon....

TSR Games' Cube of Death is played live with game designer Peter Bryant and Mike Kafes of the Mythwits.  The game is NOT SAFE FOR WORK (due to coarse language for comedic effect).  The rest of the episode should be safe. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup...

Little Wars TV blends historical wargaming with the history behind the tabletop.  Steve Cerutti tells us about Little Wars TV and his monumental Battle of Gettysburg game played on the battlefield! Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? 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...

Black Powder 2nd edition is here to improve the game we've come to know and love.  Does it live up to the hype?  We discuss the changes and how we feel they impact gameplay. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? 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-memb...

We become buddies with Napoleon courtesy of David Ensteness of The Wargaming Company.  He regales us with his game Et sans resultat and his game designer mind.  If that isn't enough, he good-naturedly pokes fun at Adrian. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cu...

Recorded live from Huzzah 2019 we discuss a medley of hobby topics with David Shuster and Tony Rieger of Iron Hammer Studios.  They're the creative force behind some of the most jaw-dropping Bolt Action tables we've ever seen.  They do a lot more than that. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 p...

Manouvre is a 2-player card-driven Napoleonic board game published by GMT Games.  Recommended to us by Joshua Johnson, MHWA vice-president, we have a chat about this introductory game for 19th century gamers. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee....

Breachstorm is the sci-fi tabletop miniatures wargame pitting teams of elite special operatives against each other to complete exciting and action-soaked asymmetrical objectives.  Trevor Attridge, creator of Breachstorm, discusses the game.  Along the way we meander into comedic tangents. Be sure to back the Breachstorm Reloaded Kickstarter project and check out our Breachstorm videos on Facebook...

Lots happened at Havoc 2019.  We played a game recreating the raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts during Queen Anne's War.  We spent time chatting with Trevor Attridge of Breachstorm.  We also had a great interview of GMT Games designer Mark G. McLaughlin. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per p...

A variety of products get reviewed in this mini review extravaganza. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? 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. If you like what you hear please consider reviewing us on iTunes. iTunes is one of the most popular...

Joerg Bender of Things from the Basement discusses their new Kickstarter project, his collaboration with 4Ground, and all things pertaining to Things from the Basement. This is one episode you don't want to miss. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coff...

Adrian & Jonathan discuss using Et sans resultat and Altar of Freedom for wargaming in 10mm and 6mm. These rules are intended for the Napoleonic wars and American Civil War respectively. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? 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 be...

Adrian & Jonathan discuss options for purchasing historical gaming products when your FLGS or favorite vendor doesn't carry what you want. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? 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. If you like what you hear plea...