Wargaming Wednesday - Wants, Love/Hate, & Tactics

At the risk of this title making this blog post seem like a relationship advice column, I've gathered some disparate links that I've saved from over time that are less typical than what I usually shared and bundled them for today. Over on creativetwilight.com, Frank asks, "What Do We Want From Our Wargames?"  Get his answer here.

Also, on gloriouslittlesoldiers.blogspot.com, Big Andy discusses his "Love hate relationship" with the hobby by sharing five things he hates about wargaming and five things he loves about it.  Check it out here.

Finally, on 20thcenturywargaming.wordpress.com, there's a nice article by John Curry on "Why Cold War Warsaw Pact Tactics Work In Wargaming" here.

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Terrain Tuesday - Bits Hovel, Theban Maps, & Display Plans

Over on fencingfrog.blogspot.com, Adam Carriere features his "Scavenger's Hovel" which is made from various leftovers from his bits box.  Learn more here.

Also, on thebanmappingproject.com, you can find out all about and even support the "Theban Mapping Project" here.

Finally, on the Terranscapes YouTube channel, a couple of videos outline his "TerranScapes - Orc Display Board Plans - pt 1 -- Warhammer Fantasy."  Enjoy!

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Terrain Tuesday - Jungles, Thorfinn, & Rock Formations

Over on matakishi.com, there is a wonderful Jungle Terrain tutorial here.

Also, on thorfmaps.com, check out his redesigned website here.

Finally, on the GreenLeaf Terrain YouTube channel, there's a recent video on "Showcase: Rock Formation Set."  Enjoy!

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Wargaming Wednesday - Pulp Alley, Lone Warrior, & WotR Pre-Orders

Over on wargamesbuildings.co.uk, check out the "Pulp Alley After Action Reports" here.

Also, on lonewarriorswa.com, there's a site called "Lone Warrior" which is the official blog and home of the journal of the Solo Wargamers Association.  Learn more here.

Finally, on aresgames.eu, there are only a few hours left to "Pre-order the Anniversary Release of War of the Ring Second Edition" here.  If you get to this blog too late, you have my apologies.

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Wargaming Wednesday - GoT Risk, Free 3D Things, & Yith's Wargaming Blog

Over on the Wall Street Journal blog, of all places, they have a post heralding "A ‘Game of Thrones’ Risk Game Is Finally Here. An Exclusive Look" here.  Now, if you've got some friends who used to play Risk and you haven't been able to get them interested in wargaming, but they also like A Game of Thrones, this might be a way to coax them toward the tabletop.

Also, on Heriberto Valle's thingiverse.com, he's got some wargaming templates and markers and such designed that he is happy to allow people to have for free for their personal use only here.

Finally, on yith.co.uk, check out Yith's Wargaming Blog and bookmark it.  Richard Heath updates this blog very regularly and there is a wealth of cool photos and gaming reports he has to share here.

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Snow Globes, Bartertown, & Pledge Magic Wash

Over on dangerousminds.net, check out the "Snow Globes Filled with Sinister Scenes of People in Peril" here.

Also, I haven't been there to trade, but I hear good things about Bartertown.com here.

Finally, on Doctor Faust's Painting Clinic YouTube channel, here's one from a few years back on "How to Make Magic Wash - Pledge with Future Shine."  Enjoy!

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crafting buildings and paper Models,
and other non-terrain stuff for the tabletop..

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Minis & Modeling Monday - D&D Monsters, Weapon Sprues, & Levitating Jetbike

Over on toybox.io9.com, a recent article told of how "One Man Is 3D Printing Models of Every Creature In D&D's Monster Manual" here.

Also, did you know that Wargames Factory has a section for "Individual Sprues and Bases" where you can grab a pile of weapons on the cheap?  See more here.

Finally, on the t3harch1t3ct YouTube channel, check out the "Magnetically levitating Eldar jetbike conversion."  Enjoy!

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crafting buildings and paper Models,
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Terrain Tuesday - Random Diversions, Big Map Blog, & 3-D Port Royal

Check out the Random Diversions blog and their ongoing dungeon tiles project here.

Also, on The Big Map Blog, you can find all sorts of charts and cartography here.

Finally, on archaeology.org, they shared "Jamaica’s Port Royal Mapped With 3-D Images" here.

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Wargaming Wednesday - Greg's Little Wars, Battle Games, & Lion Rampant Demo Vid

Check out Greg's Little Wars.  "This is a spot dedicated to all gamers around the world. In it you will, on an irregular basis, see posts and comments of the adventures of a handful of gamers from the Chicago area. Hopefuly our adventures and stories will entertain you and elicit comments for the bennifit of all who join us here at this site. History is our hobby and the figures are our expression of our passion."  See more here.

Also, have a look at Battle Game of the Month for pages and pages of battle reports and tabletop fun here.

Finally, on the Wargaming for Fun YouTube channel, he has a new video with a demo of the Lion Rampant rules.  Enjoy!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Little Weirdoes, Adhesives, & Wargames Foundry

Over on littleweirdos.net, they have the most wonderful collection of Mini figures, monsters, and "weirdo toys, new and old" here.

Also, henkelna.com has instant solutions for your adhesive needs here.

Finally, have a look at wargamesfoundry.com, to see some of the most fantastic 28mm figures here.

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Nostalgia Thursday - Old School Quarterly, 7 Secret Maps, & Tactical Wargamer

There's a new quarterly in the works for Old School gaming material.  It's appropriately named Old School Quarterly and more information is available here.

Also, it seems, that Dyson Logos and his Seven Secret Maps are tied into this new OSQuarterly venture but it has yet to become apparent.  Check those maps out here.

Finally, The Tactical Wargamer includes "Information and history regarding commercial games depicting modern ground combat at the tactical level."  Check it out here.

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Fireforge, Mirliton, & eM-4-Miniatures

This week I am just going to plug a few minis companies outside of the USA that look like they have some fine figures.  If you have utilized their website or bought their minis, please do share any information you have on them.  First up, Fireforge Games has some good prices on boxes of figures here.

Also, have a look at Mirliton and their Old School fantasy figures here.

Finally, check out eM-4-Miniatures  and their fantasy minis here.

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Wargaming Wednesday - Cavalry Blocks, Antenocitis Workshop, & Chainmail-5E Comparison

Over on Waterloo 200, they shared a picture and some insight into the story behind some "Wooden Blocks for Practicing Cavalry Drill" here.

Also, on antenocitisworkshop.com, you can find all sorts of Wargames Supplies for Wargamers & Wargaming here.

Finally, on geekdad.com, a recent article is titled "‘Chainmail’ vs 5th Edition ‘D&D’ — Miniature Combat Compared" here.

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Terrain Tuesday - Gamer's Grass, Bandage Hills, & TheDMGinfo Subs

Check out all of the excellent stuff on Gamer's Grass here.

Also, on the Terrain Tutor YouTube channel, he shows us "How to make plaster bandage wargaming hills (ModRoc)."  Enjoy.

Finally, many have heard but still spread the word that theDMGinfo YouTube channel was the victim of a system glitch that caused the loss of over 9K subscribers and he needs everyone's help getting himself back up to snuff.  Watch his video explanation and be sure to click "Subscribe."

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Wargaming Wednesday - Wings of Glory, D&D Mass Combat, & Wargaming Room Plans

Over on aresgames.eu, they have started the countdown clock on their "Wings of Glory Miniature Game – Giants of the Sky" Kickstarter project here.

Over on the Wizards of the Coast website, in the Unearthed Arcana column, they have shared some free Mass Combat rules for the new 5E D&D game system here.

Finally, on the Wargaming Workshop, there are some wonderful photos and plans for constructing a wargaming room here.

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Wargaming Wednesday - A Tabletop Gamer's Diary

There is a wonderful Wordpress blog wherein a certain gamer, who shall remain nameless (cause I couldn't find it), posts bits and bobs about his tabletop gaming escapades and includes some pictures to help illustrate his tales.  There is some RPG and design stuff but today I am particularly focusing on the wargaming goodness like his recent report on his ongoing Mighty Empires campaign.  See more on "A Tabletop Gamer's Diary" here.

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Wargaming Wednesday - Grognard.com, Wargames Illustrated, & the Wargaming Addict

If you want to keep abreast of some of the latest in tabletop wargaming news, keep an eye on Grognard,com here.

If that website isn't enough, there are still some fine magazines to pick up and one of the best is Wargames Illustrated.  Learn more about it here.

Finally, the enthusiasm for wargames is infectious on the Wargaming Addict website.  Bookmark this one here.

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