Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy

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WSS53 - Expo-sing the facts Aug 02, 2021

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In the latest episode the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy magazine podcast Guy has been out and about visiting the UK Games Expo. He gives us his report. Also, it is that time of the year again, the Great Wargaming Survey is now live. You can take part here.

Links: Perry Miniature Five Parsecs From Home Ironsworn Rubicon Models Pendraken (Battleground Show)

WSS52 - Is it real or is it fantasy? Jul 05, 2021

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In the last episode, the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team touched upon 'range' as a concept on the tabletop. The guys thought they would revisit the topic and consider how range effects the games we play, from how far we can shoot to fudging the scale of the table.

LinksFireforge Games 7TV Fantasy Bonza Games, Delta One Zero

WSS51 - Favourite Game Mechanics Jun 07, 2021

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Is there a game mechanic that you really like? The Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team discuss what bits of games they look for, and enjoy in a set of wargames rules.

Plus from the nerve centre of Bowers Towers, Guy brings us all the latest news.

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Osprey - D-Day: US Sector Osprey - Oathmark: Bane of Kings 7TV - Fantasy

Crossfire Sharp Practice Chain of Command Force on Force Frostgrave Saga Mouse guard Muskets & Tomahawks Mortal Gods Twightlight of the Sun King

WSS50 - Terrain Question Time Apr 28, 2021

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In the 50th episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast the boys chat terrain, answering questions sent in from some of Guy's stooges. They also cover the latest news from Osprey, Great Escape Games and take a look at A Taste of Victory.

LinksAbsolute Emperor, Osprey Publishing Great Escape Games A Taste of Victory

WSS49 - 20th Century Boy Mar 23, 2021

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In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we explore if things were better for wargamers in the 'olden days'. Guy has a list of thoughts supplied by a 'friend' which he believes proves things were better in the past.

Guy also brings us news of O Group and War on the Ground.

LinksO Group War on the Ground The Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge Barons War

WSS48 - The Magazine Feb 23, 2021

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In this episode of the Wargames, Soldier and Strategy podcast the chaps chat about about the magazine, answering some of those questions you might have wondered whilst flicking though it's pages. Plus, Guy brings us all the latest gossip from the newsroom of Bowers Towers.

LinksAnalogue Hobbies Winter Painting Challenge 'O Group' from the Too Fat Lardies Stargrave Glory 1861 SPQR

WSS47 - 7TV, academia and narrative gaming Jan 28, 2021

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In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy magazine podcast, Guy and Angus talk to Karl Perrotton from cooked dice, Dr Peter Wright and Eddy Price about the development process of Crooked Dice's 7TV fantasy rules, a collaboration with Edge Hill University.

Guy also brings us what is new in wargameing.

LinksSalute In Her Majesty's Name 2 'Nam The Way It Was Rapid Fire, contact steve at steveshan@blueyonder.co.uk

WSS46 - Goodbye 2020 Dec 29, 2020

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In the last episode of 2020 Guy, Jasper, Mark and Angus discuss their wargaming highlights of 2020. Plus, this year they are all talking part in the analogue painting challenge, they lay out plans for the winter painting season.

Links: Ultra Combat Modern A Billion Sons Epic scale from Warlord Strength and Honour

WSS45 - If at first you don't succeed... Nov 25, 2020

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From the newsroom in Bowers Towers, Guy updates us on what is new and shiny in the world of wargaming. The chaps are joined by Chris King to discuss their successes and failures when playing wargames online.

Links: Lion Rampant, the Crusader States Oathbreakers Undaunted Normandy Black Ops

WSS44 - Plastic or Metal? Oct 27, 2020

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The Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team are back to discuss the surprise from the results of the Great War Games Survey, that gamers preferred last over metal miniatures.

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Saga Age of Hannibal 1/48 Fantasy the Rift Wars 1/48 Combat Canvas Eagles

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