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Anything But a One! Adventures in Historical Miniature Wargaming
Episodes
119 episodes
Episode 116: MEGA Down Under!
Tonight I speak with Rueben Larson from the Gentleman's Wargame Club in Melbourne, Australia. They are gearing up for year three of their convention MEGA, the Melbourne Gaming Show!Show Notes
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Episode 115 New Rules and Preventing Cheese Moves with Sam Mustafa
We have likely all done it but we mostly hate moves in games that are not the "spirit of the rules" but are not expressly forbidden. Game designer Sam Mustafa joins us the talk about that, asymmetrical units, and his forthcoming game Scourge of...
Episode 114: Are you Historical Enough?
How much history is too much in a game? How about if it isn't historical enough? What is your "happy medium?"
Episode 113: Writing Rules and Gamer Diversity with Larry Mackey
Larry Mackey is the author of Direct Action which will be available soon from Pacific Sky Games. We talked about thinking your manuscript is ready and breaking barriers in gaming.
Episode 112: Christmas Wishes
The gang gets together one last time is 2025 to talk about what they want for Christmas!
Episode 111: Port Royal
Int's never to soon to start reviewing rules, right? I mean two turns and you should be an expert! The gang talks about their first VERY early impressions of Port Royal by Firelock Games.
Episode 110: Return of the Nerds and Millennium Con
After far too long off, the team is back and at Millennium Com in Temple Texas! Thanks to all of you who have stuck with us! This episode was recorded in a noisy hotel room so sorry for the sound quality.
Episode 109: Breaking Bad...The Miniatures Edition
You pay good money. You struggle to paint them. You flock your bases. Then on the way to the game.....DISASTER? Ever happen to you?
Episode 108: Direct Action Author Larry Mackey
Friend of the show and rules author Larry Mackey joins us to talk about the release of his new rule set Direct Action!Show NotesPacific Sky Games
Episode 107: Blood and Steel Update with Edgar Pabon
Author Edgar Pabon joins us to talk about gaming with us at Millennium Con and to tell us about what is coming for Blood & Steel.Show NotesBlood...
Episode 106: Texas BROADSIDE! 2024 Recap
Tom and Ray talk about their experiences at this years Texas BROADSIDE! 2024 in Houston. Show NotesHouston Beer and Pretzel Wargaming
Episode 105: MillenniumCon Recap
Today we look back at this year's MillenniumCon held in Temple, Texas.
Episode 104: Italian Wars Campaign with Heart of Texas Wargamers
Alan Spencer is back with a recap and explanation of his Italian Wars Campaign. He also graciously sharing their campaign rules with us as well!Show NotesFor a copy of the campaign rules, email us at anythingbutao...
Episode 103: A Very Quick, Very Texas Update
We are still around! We are in the process of converting to a virtual studio. We should be back to schedule in two weeks. In the meantime, we have the results of Heart of Texas Wargamers Italian Wars campaign, announcements about Texas BROADSID...
Episode 102: Referees Revisited With Miles from Little Wars TV
How can you not go back to a topic when an expert wants to chime in! Miles Reidy from Little Wars TV drops in to give us his insight on running a game.Show NotesInternational Krie...
Episode 101: Referees
How much better does a referee make a game? Is it a luxury?
Episode 100: Getting New Gamers
What??? 100 Episodes? How did that happen!? Today's episode deals with how games get new players.
Episode 99: What Do We Want from Game Rules?
Fair play? Historical flavor? Something in between? We seem as a society to love to complain about the rules we like!
Episode 98: Epic Punic Wars and the Virtues of Down Sizing
Yep, we are buying in to Epic Hail Caesar! Listen to us justify our weaknesses!
Episode 97: Deep Dive - Our Discomfort with Johnny Reb
It's not you...it's me. Well, John Hill's Johnny Reb has long been a bone of contention with our group. Today we tell the story.
Episode 96: New Blood
Is it possible that old hermits like us can play with new folks?
Episode 95: Dead Man's Hand Redux
Today we take a peek at both the original Dead Man's Hand and the new Redux from Great Escape Games.Show NotesDead Man's Hand Redux Rules