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**Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy**

An irregular podcast looking at wargaming, from historical gaming such as Black Powder, Bolt Action and Chain of Command to Scifi and Fantasy with Warhammer 40k and Frostgrave.

Latest Episodes:

WSS12 - The Mother of All Battles Feb 02, 2018

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We talk to Professor Tony Polland about attempting the biggest wargame ever, replaying the Battle of Waterloo, in 28mm.

WWS11 - Wargames Fiction Dec 23, 2017

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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 dabbling in writing fiction for Gates of Antares.

WSS10: The 2017 Great Wargames Survey Nov 04, 2017

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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...

WSS09: Wargames Rules Writing Aug 17, 2017

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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

WSS08: Nobby No Mates Jul 04, 2017

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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 up and chat about what we've been up to.

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Vassal Footsore Miniatures Combat Mission Black Ops Legends Of Fabled Realms Slave 2 Gaming Mad Dogs With Guns Role 20 Meeples and Miniatures C ommand and Colours: Ancients rules

WSS07 - A salute to Salute 2017 Apr 26, 2017

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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.

WSS06: Bootleg Goldsworthy Apr 03, 2017

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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 known historian Adrian Goldsworthy, sneakily he recorded it on his phone. Audio quality aside its a very interesting look at what from history wargames arm missing.

WSS05: Its a matter of Friction Feb 21, 2017

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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.

WSS04: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics Dec 07, 2016

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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!

WSS03: A Flocking Nightmare Oct 03, 2016

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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 have any comments or suggestions you can email editor@wssmagazine.com, or go to Facebook or look us up and leave a message on Skype at WSS Podcast.

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Frostgrave Escape from Colditz EBob Miniatures Mel "The Terrain Tutor" WWPD.net Cigar Box Battle Mats Terra Tiles, from Rainn Studios Project 217 Eagle Rampant, WSS 80

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