What? We finished a campaign?? Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Too many games and too few days? Do months, if not years, pass until you get back to one of your favorite games? How do you balance the games you want to play versus the time you get to play. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

LET'S GET READY TO RUMMBBBLE! Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

We are half way through our first campaign in our Zulu Wars skirmish game. Show Notes Blood and Steel Rules Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Today I interview Larry Mackey as we examine why the ranks of wargamers is not more diverse. Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Where do you wargame? The pub? The garage? A custom-made man-cave? Today we examine the types and importance of a place to play. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

This week the gang talks about circling back around to Flames of War and Team Yankee. Re-evaluation or stuck in a rut? Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

We have tallied the votes and are ready to reveal what the voters have picked as our next project! Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Taking a short break from gaming, the gang attended the opening night of Ridley Scott's Napoleon. Spoiler Alert! Well.... There are spoilers in the podcast. Napoleon dies! Show Notes I've Got an Angle Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Today we give our thoughts on the American Civil War rules Altar of Freedom! Show Notes Altar of Freedom Rules Heart of Texas Wargamers Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Sam Mustafa, author of Blucher, LaSalle2, Nimitz and many other games joins us in sunny south Texas to test play his latest WWII project in the works. Show Notes Honour Games Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

If you want to hear three tech troglodytes talk about 3D printing are you ever in luck! Today we examine or limited experience in the medium and how it is changing how we game. Show Notes Piano Wargames Lone Star 3D Printing Co. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

You heard us! With War of the Roses in the books, it's time for a new project. Listen to our ideas and tell us which one we should do! Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

We recently played our first game of the Perry Brothers second edition of Valor & Fortitude. In this episode we share our thoughts about this free set of rules. Show Notes Valour & Fortitude Rules Free Download Wargames Illustrated Interview with Game Authors Jervis Johnson and the Perry Twins Help get our studio up and running! Support the Show.…

It's convention time in Houston, Texas! Andy Bouffard tells us all we need to know about Texas BROADSIDE! 2023! Show Notes Texas BROADSIDE! 2023 Battleship Texas YouTube Channel Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

You always need a new set of rules, right? Aching to paint yet another army? Well what game or time period would it be? Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

We actually kinda sorta met our goal! We've played multiple War of the Roses games! It's time for an update. Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

There are no words. Thank you so much for listening! We will look back on where we've been and where we might go next. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Well we may not be on the cutting edge, but after a couple of years we have some thoughts on Contrast and Speed Paints. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

So how is it that after all the Epic bashing we are now painting Epic Pike and Shotte? Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

The gang made a pact in January to start 28mm Wars of the Roses. I wonder how that went? Show Notes 7th Son Wars of the Roses Lance and Longbow Society - Wars of the Roses Banners War of the Roses Facebook Page Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

We wanted to respond to recent YouTube video that alleged historical games suffer from people not wanting to play "The bad guys." Show Notes 7th Son response to the OP Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

It seemed fitting to replay our ESR episode just in time for the release of the Wargaming Company's new line of 10mm miniatures! We will be back in two weeks with a brand new episode! Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Larry works with youth and also has played Arty Conliffe's Crossfire with combat veterans. How "realistic" is it? They also have house rules bringing the rules to the modern era. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Co-author and rules guru Jim Getz joins us to inflict his revenge on us for abusing his Empire rules! Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Sam makes his return to the show to talk about his new rules Nimitz! We also talk about rule mechanics and theory. Show Notes Where to get Nimitz (US) Sam's Website Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Today Tony Concagh joins us from the South London Warlords Wargame Club to tell us all about Salute 50. It's the largest one day game show in Europe! Show Notes Here are links to the show and the South London Warlords Salute 50 South London Warlords Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Thirty Years War...English Civil War... Wars of Religion...If you long to model cavaliers and roundheads tune in! Show Notes Cromwell Movie Sealed Knot Society Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

How do you rate troops when writing rules or making scenarios? Balancing the game? 100% historical? Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

This week we go back to the 90's to play a set of rules from the great Arty Conliffe. How did we miss these back then? Show Notes Here is the Little Wars TV episode we mentioned https://youtu.be/e3tvgM3_-UE Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Today we discuss rules that were influential to us in our development as gamers. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Style points? Rule of Cool? Power house? How do you pick the armies you collect and paint? Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Why aren't there more Great War games? Is the topic too difficult? Is it lost on American audiences? Show Notes World War One Movies Ranked Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

It's been around since the beginning of games, but are I go, you go games outdated? Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Rob Wubbenhorst joins us to discuss how to get started in gaming WWII. Show Notes Wings Palette Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Have you ever had so much information about a topic that gaming that topic was difficult? Can you know too much? Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

What does historical gaming gain from it fantasy cousins? Do you play both? Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

We are back with a new "So you want to" series. This time we cover the American Civil War. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Today we chat with Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber, co-authors of Blood & Steel - Victorian Age Combat. Show Notes Firelock Games Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Some people love it. Others, not so much. However you feel about, modeling and painting is a huge part of this hobby. Today we talk about our ways of "coping" with this side of things. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Welcome to Season 3! Today we discuss gaming and research in periods where written records are hard to come by. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

The gaming convention is a great place to learn about new games. But are you ready to dive in and roll dice or would you rather be an observer? We talk about the pros and cons of convention games with Alan Spencer from Heart of Texas Wargamers. Show Notes Heart of Texas Wargamers on Facebook Support the show…

We are going to start something new this episode. This is the first installment of episodes relating to starting a particular time period. We are starting with Napoleonics. Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Have you ever played in an extended campaign? Did you finish? What does it take to start and finish a wargame campaign? We are joined by Rob Wubbenhorst from Fights On! Games. Show Notes Fight's On! Games Zor Con in Lake Jackson, TX Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Most of us don't want to change rule sets too often. But how often should you reevaluate the rules you use? Show Notes Heart of Texas Wargamers Facebook Group Support the showAv Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Are our favorite rules based in historical fact or tired clichés? Today we examine if authors feel compelled to give us rules that we think are realistic, but may not be. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

In this episode we talk with the author of ESR Series 3 David Ensteness. Et sans resultat! is a Napoleonic wargame rule set with a unique point of view. Show Notes You can find the ESR rules, books, and support items at www.thewargamingcompany.com Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Today we interview Charles Sharp who is one of the pioneers of modern wargaming. From Charles has worked on ground breaking rules like Crossfire and has helped young people get into the hobby. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

With chatter on social media about stats for Ukrainian armor, how soon is too soon to game a conflict? Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Hear what it's like to try your hand at a brick and mortar game store from Will Gaskins, former owner of Table Top Generals. Support the Show.Av Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead