Across The Pond Wargamers

In this episode we are joined by Ivor Janci in a meandering discussion of “Do games need to be balanced to be enjoyable for all players.”

Some of the Manufacturers/Publishers mentioned in this episode:

· Pony Wars (http://ponywars.uk/)

· Gettysburg Soldiers (http://www.gettysburgsoldiers.com/home.do)

· GHQ (https://www.ghqmodels.com/)

· Thistle & Rose Miniatures( https://www.facebook.com/TandRMiniatures/)

· Empress Miniatures ( https://www.empressminiatures.com/bef20-45-howitzer-the-full-monty-2268-p.asp )

· Blood & Valor from Firelock Games (https://www.firelockgames.com/introducing-blood-valor/)

· En Garde & Lion Rampant from Osprey Publishing by Dan Mersey (https://ospreypublishing.com/lion-rampant-medieval-wargaming-rules?___store=osprey_usa & https://ospreypublishing.com/en-garde )

· Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy ( https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/wss-mag )

· Little Wars TV ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO94IYh9uBc)

We didn’t discuss this on today’s show but I really found this video from Storm of Steel Wargaming helpful for painting my 6mm Napoleonics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhpXJ6eK9Yc&lc=UgxcEqujk4rpt8rJb8N4AaABAg)

We welcome your comments or suggestions and can be reached at gary@acrossthepondwargamers.com

Patreon Page:

· www.patreon.com/accrossthepondwargamers

Hosted and produced by Gary Grimes and Collin Grimes. Original theme music written and performed by Brian Stolfa

Episode 9: – “Playing with yourself”

In this episode we are joined by Alex Sotheran from the Storm of Steel youtube channel to discuss solo wargaming.

Some of the Manufacturers/Publishers mentioned in this episode:

· Storm of Steel Wargaming: https://youtu.be/-vZ1zQ7HVlk and https://youtu.be/UYp4_lc5Zzc

· Blue Moon Miniatures: https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/products.asp?cat=653

· MiniFigs: http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Home.aspx

· Square Bashing – Peter Pig: https://www.peterpig.co.uk/index.html

· Brigade Miniatures: http://brigadegames.3dcartstores.com/

· Firelock Games: https://www.firelockgames.com/

· Two Hour Wargames: https://www.twohourwargames.com/

· Crucible Crush: https://www.cruciblecrush.com/

· Warlord Games: Judge Dredd: https://store.warlordgames.com/collections/judge-dredd

· Rommel: Honour Publishing: https://sammustafa.com/rommel/

· Roll of One: https://rollaone.com/ ( https://rollaone.com/2020/05/31/community-effort-to-jointly-paint-some-6mm-armies-for-fun-and-charity/ )

Solo Wargaming resources

· Solo Wargaming with Miniatures (Facebook): ( https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=solo%20wargaming%20with%20miniatures )

· Henry Hyde’s Wargames Compendium ( https://thewargamingcompendium.com/ )

· Society of Solo Wargamers ( https://lonewarriorswa.com/#:~:text=The%20Solo%20Wargamers%20Association%2C%20founded,Warrior%20is%20our%20quarterly%20journal.&text=So%2C%20whether%20you%20are%20a,thinking%20about%20wargaming%20alone%2C%20welcome! )

· Beast of War ( https://www.beastsofwar.com/ )

Lokata Documentary:

· Life Lakota: https://youtu.be/nbSRUtuWh7s

We welcome your comments or suggestions and can be reached at gary@acrossthepondwargamers.com

Hosted and produced by Gary Grimes and Collin Grimes. Original theme music written and performed by Brian Stolfa

If you wish to support our podcast with Patreon, here is the link to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/acrossthepondwargamers

This episode is a rambling discussion of our experiences and thoughts on remote wargaming using video conferencing.
Some of the Manufacturers/Publishers mentioned in this episode:

· The National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/

· WOW Buildings: https://wowbuildings.wixsite.com/website

· Empress Miniatures WW1 British Howitzer & Team: https://www.empressminiatures.com/bef20-45-howitzer-the-full-monty-2268-p.asp

· The Plastic Soldier Company: https://www.theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk/new-products/

· Clearco Miniatures: http://clearcominiatures.blogspot.com/

· Badger Miniatures: https://www.badgergames.com/home.html

· LittleWars TV: http://www.littlewarstv.com/

Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Magazine has launched this year's Great Wargaming Survey which will run until August 31st.

From Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine is offering prizes to give away to some lucky winners and everyone gets a 20% discount coupon and a bunch of WSS articles, free of charge, upon completion.

2020 Great Wargaming Survey = https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T5H2LVP

We welcome your comments or suggestions and can be reached at gary@acrossthepondwargamers.com

Hosted and produced by Gary Grimes and Collin Grimes. Original theme music written and performed by Brian Stolfa

In this episode we are joined by Richard Clarke and Nick Skinner from Too Fat Lardies for an engaging discussion on campaigns in wargaming.

Some of the Manufacturers/Publishers mentioned in this episode:

· Too Fat Lardies: https://toofatlardies.co.uk/product-category/infamy-infamy/

· Bad Squiddo Games: https://badsquiddogames.com/

· 1st Corps Miniatures: https://1stcorps.co.uk/

· Aventine Miniatures: https://aventineminiatures.co.uk/

· Wargames Foundry: https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/

Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Magazine has launched this year's Great Wargaming Survey which will run until August 31st.

Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine is offering prizes to give away to some lucky winners and everyone gets a 20% discount coupon and a bunch of WSS articles, free of charge, upon completion.

2020 Great Wargaming Survey = https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T5H2LVP

We welcome your comments or suggestions and can be reached at gary@acrossthepondwargamers.com

Hosted and produced by Gary Grimes and Collin Grimes. Original theme music written and performed by Brian Stolfa

In this episode we are joined by Simon from the Telford Wargames club as we talk about wargaming aesthetics and does appearance matter

Some of the Manufacturers/Publishers/Clubs mentioned in this episode:

· Empress Miniatures: https://www.empressminiatures.com/brown-water-navy-128-c.asp

· Vallejo: https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/product/hobby/sets/shifters-en/magic-dust-77090/

· Too Fat Lardies: https://toofatlardies.co.uk/product-category/infamy-infamy/

· Things From The Basement: https://www.thingsfromthebasement.com/

· Front Rank: https://www.frontrank.com/

· Alternative Armies: https://www.alternative-armies.com/

· Lancashire Games: http://www.joomla.lancashiregames.com/joomla/

· Total Battle Miniatures: http://www.totalbattleminiatures.com/

· Fire & Fury: https://www.fireandfury.com/

· Killing Fields: https://www.killingfieldsterrain.com/

· 4Ground: https://www.4groundpublishing.co.uk/

· Wargamers Foundry: https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/
· God's Own Scale podcast: https://godsownscale6mm.podbean.com/

And if you are able, please support the the Airborne Museum At Hartenstein Hotel either by visiting, donating, or through a Friends Membership. You can visit their website at https://www.airbornemuseum.nl/

For those of you who are interested in painting 6mm or detail here’s a link to an effective Lighted Head Magnifying Glasses Headset: https://www.amazon.com/Lighted-Magnifying-Headband-Magnifier-Electronics/dp/B06XWVJVKN

We welcome your comments or suggestions and can be reached at gary@acrossthepondwargamers.com

Hosted and produced by Gary Grimes and Collin Grimes. Original theme music written and performed by Brian Stolfa