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I’ve Been Diced! episode 57: Greg Smith on The Hunters and computer wargames May 19, 2022

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Greg Smith, the designer of The Hunters and the upcoming Silent Victory, talks about his games, solitaire wargames in general, his work on computer wargames at HPS Simulations, and why boardgame design can be more challenging than computer wargame design. Plus, Tom gives advice to wargamers visiting Paris, and he proves beyond a doubt that […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 56: John Poniske May 19, 2022

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John Poniske, designer of Hearts & Minds, King Philip’s War, and Lincoln’s War, discusses the reasons why he developed a different game system for each of these games. Plus, John tells us about some upcoming designs, including games about the Plains Indians Wars and the Haitian rebellion. (Note: Apologies for the poor sound quality during […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 55: Jim Day May 19, 2022

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Jim Day, designer of Iron & Oak and Panzer, talks about these two recently-released games, cross-pollination between miniature and board wargaming, and possible new versions of MBT and IDF. Plus, we look at a key requirement for the success of any tactical wargame. What is it? I’ll lay out the scenario for you. (c) 2014 […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 54: Kim Kanger May 19, 2022

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Kim Kanger, designer of Ici, C’Est La France! and Tonkin, discusses France’s counterinsurgency wars, and how differences between these wars led to different game designs. We also discuss Kim’s upcoming game on the siege of Dien Bien Phu. Strap in for another deep discussion of insurgencies and insurgency-related games. (c) 2014 Tom Grant

I’ve Been Diced! episode 53: John Gorkowski on WWI wargames and a future WWI-like scenario May 19, 2022

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John Gorkowski, designer of WWI-based games like Guns Of August, Guns Of Galicia, Red Poppies, and In The Trenches, as well as the upcoming The Great Game. We talk about what fascinates us about WWI, the need to take a fresh look at a conflict before dropping game mechanics on them, and why a future […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 52: Steve Kendall of Ragnar Brothers May 19, 2022

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Steve Kendall gives us a brief history of the Ragnar Brothers and the games they’ve produced. Ponder why Angola may have had more successful innovations than any other single game. Hear about the playtest of a new epoch for A Brief History Of The World. Learn why Viking Fury / Fire & Axe is a […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 51: The PrezCon 2014 edition May 19, 2022

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We’re at Prezcon 2014, where we talk about the games we played, such as A Distant Plain, Theseus: The Dark Orbit, Coup, Cosmic Encounter, Napoleonic Wars, and the recent favorite A Study In Emerald. Plus, wargames that give a little extra historical something. (c) 2014 Tom Grant

I’ve Been Diced! episode 50: Joel Toppen May 19, 2022

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Joel Toppen is our guest this episode, here to tell us how he designed Navajo Wars, and give us a sneak peek into his next game, covering the Comanches. Joel also provides useful advice on building Vassal modules (he’s built dozens himself). Finally, Tom gives some recommendations for solitaire wargames. (c) 2014 Tom Grant

I’ve Been Diced! Episode 49: 2013 in review May 19, 2022

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We look back on our 2013 in gaming. Best and worst experiences, biggest surprises (good and bad), best fun per dollar, best digital boardgame translation…Vicariously share our action-packed year of gaming. Plus, the Up Front! Kickstarter project’s woes point to some serious risks for boardgames that start as Kickstarter projects. The first podcast of 2014, […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 48: The Bobby Lee Kickstarter campaign, and why you should play more wargames about the American Civil War May 19, 2022

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Tom and Grant Dalgliesh stop by to discuss their successful Kickstarter campaign for Napoleon, and the new Kickstarter for Bobby Lee. Plus, your host has seven reasons why you should be playing more wargames about the American Civil War. (c) 2013 Tom Grant

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