Welcome to episode 54 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I look at some of the latest boardgame releases which feature various aspects of wargaming - from the historical battles of Imperial Rome and the Wars of the Roses to the Fantasy world of Battlelore: Heroes.

I hope you enjoy the show.

00:00   Intro

04:15   Podcast News

14:50   Review – Battleore: Heroes

36:20   Gaming Chat

47:20   Review – Richard III: The Wars of the Roses

88:35   Review – Commands & Colors: Ancients

113:30 Closing Comments

Welcome to Episode 53 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I review Battleground Historical Warfare, the new wargame from Your Move Games, and I interview Chad Ellis of YMG about the development process behind the game.

I also chat about the Blood Bowl computer game, plus the usual podcast and gaming news.

I hope you enjoy the show

Episode 3 of View from the Veranda, with Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde.

In this show, Henry & Neil discuss their inspirations for wargaming - with typical verbal diversions along the way...

This show is a bonus episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, recorded at 'The Other Partizan' wargames show 2009.

It includes interviews with Scarab Miniatures, Hasslefree Miniatures, Musketeer Miniatures, Gripping Beast, Empress Miniatures, West Wind Productions and Baccus Miniatures.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Can you believe the summer is almost at an end? Everyone is planning for ‘going back to school’, England are preparing to finally lose the Ashes series – and I finally get to go away on holiday!

 

However, as a parting summer gift, I’ve uploaded Episode 52 of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast. This is a look back at what I’ve been doing over the summer – the UK Games Expo and Manorcon mainly – but with a bit of extra chat about my favourite Gen Con highlights (I almost felt like I was there) and even some chat about a computer game that would make a great miniatures game.

 

I hope you enjoy the show, and look out for lots of new content coming in September.

00:00 – Intro 03:15 – Podcast news 13:55 – The UK Games Expo…a look back at the 2009 event 39:25 – X-Com: UFO Defence 49:55 – Manorcon 2009 61:20 – Shiny new stuff from Gen Con…and Space Hulk! 71:00 – Closing Comments

In this episode of Meeples & Miniatures, I chat with a man who is a playtester, rules author and reviewer, but is still probably best known for being part of the team of Wargames Journal - Rich Jones.

Welcome to a much-smaller-than-originally-intended episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I talk about the Society of Ancients - I chat with Richard Lockwood about the Society's aims and objectives and we chat about Battle Day.

I also review Slingshot - the Society's newsletter/magazine

Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde are back, discussing more subjects of interest to wargamers.

 

In this show, we follow up on a listener respone to Episode 1, and discuss one of the possible reasons why gamers do not game historical wargames - the whole issue of the morality and ethics of wargaming.

 

Is it ever wrong to game a particular conflict? Is it ever wrong to game a particular nation?

 

This is an emotive and potentially controversial subject, but we hope you enjoy our discussion.

Following on from last week, this week I have another interview for you.

This time, I chat to Richard Clarke from Too Fat Lardies.

We talk about Richard's gaming background, the portfolio of TFL rules and look at some the reasons behind TFL rules design.

In addition we also chat about what we can expect to see in the future from Too Fat Lardies

I hope you enjoy the show

In this special show I interview Shawn Carpenter & David Phipps - two of the design team behind Ambush Alley Games.

Join me as I celebrate the 50^th show of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – with a packed programme of gaming goodness!

 

I revisit World War I, with another look at WW1 minis in 28mm that you may have missed (I know I did!) and I also review Stout Hearts & Iron Troopers, the new scenario pack from Too Fat Lardies.

 

My in-depth review this month is of the new Napoleonic wargame Waterloo, designed by Martin Wallace

 

There is also a large number of reviews in the show, including products from Wargames Illustrated, HLBS Co, Knuckleduster, Spartan Games and Gripping Beast.

 

Download the show and join in the fun!

Better late than never? - I hope so.

Welcome to the much-delayed review of Salute 2009. Join me as I discuss the show with Jere Koskela, Henry Hyde and Colin Hagreen.

Welcome to episode #1 of View from the Veranda (VftV).

 

VftV is a spin off from the Meeples & Miniatures podcast, and features Neil Shuck in conversation with Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames magazine.

 

In each show, we take one or two subjects as our theme, and simply ‘have a chat’ about the wargaming hobby, with these subjects in mind.

 

In this first episode, we discuss some of the contents of the latest issue of Battlegames magazine, and also chat about why historical wargaming doesn’t seem to be as popular as sci-fi and fantasy gaming.

 

So, pull up a chair and join us on the Veranda!

Show 49 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to download.

 

Following on from playing the recently released Through the Mud and the Blood WWI skirmish rules at Salute, this show has an in-depth review of these great new rules from Too Fat Lardies, and I also discuss a couple of options for figures you can use with the game.

 

Other reviews include the re-launched Miniature Wargames magazine, and I also review the new Campaign Book, Volume 1 for Memoir ’44.

 

Finally, I take a few minutes to discuss why I’m an historical miniatures gamer, and why it’s such a great part of the wargaming hobby.

 

Enjoy the show!

Just a ‘quick’ show before Salute!

 

In this show, I am joined by Jere Koskela, and we discuss various gaming subjects, including:

 

            The new releases from Privateer Press for Warmachine & Hordes

            Using Elves in Uncharted Seas (or how not to use them!)

            Successors – a board wargame from GMT Games

            Using different undercoats when painting miniatures

 

We also discuss our imminent appearance at Salute, and launch a new competition.

In packed and varied show this month, I chat about my recent visit to the Hammerhead show, and review the latest releases for Impetus and Uncharted Seas.

 

I’m joined again by Henry Hyde, and we discuss the latest issue of Battlegames magazine, Trafalgar from Warhammer Historical and the recent sale of Wargames Illustrated.

 

Finally, I chat to Colin Hagreen, one of the South London Warlords club, about the logistics of organising Salute.

 

Enjoy the show!

This is the first of the new format monthly editions of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, and it’s a bit of a monster.

 

I’m very pleased to welcome two new co-hosts to the podcast, in the shape of Dave Luff and Jere Koskela.

 

As well as Dave and Jere, the show has two new sections.

 

The first is ‘View from the Veranda’, where I discuss various Miniature wargame–related subjects with Henry Hyde of Battlegames magazine. In the premiere episode, we look back at how Battlegames magazine has moved forward in the past year or so, and take a look forward at a couple of things to come.

 

The second section is ‘The Painting Shed’. I’ve had several requests from listeners to include a hobby section about painting on the show, so we begin a series of articles looking at all the techniques surrounding painting miniatures. Today we concentrate on preparation.

 

In addition to our new sections, some of the old favourites remain. We have two in-depth reviews, as we take a close look at Memoir ’44 and Canvas Eagles. We also spend some time talking about the games we have been playing in the last month or so.

 

Finally, I announce the results of the Gutshot Competiton.

 

Enjoy the show!

00:00   Intro

08:30   Rumblings – Dominion, Uncharted Seas, Twilight Struggle

37:45   In-Depth Review – Memoir ‘44

97:20   Competition

101:40  View from the Veranda – Latest news on Battlegames magazine, with Henry Hyde 

137:30  Review – Canvas Eagles

167:00  The Painting Shed – Preparing models

193:10  Closing Comments

 

Show 45 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to download.

 

Review of 2008 – Part II

 

In this, the second of my shows which look back at 2008, you are in for a bit of an aural treat as I am joined by special guest Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames Magazine. Together, we discuss several of the major events of the year in the miniatures gaming hobby.

 

I hope you enjoy the show!

Review of 2008 - Part I

In this show, I take a personal look back at my favourite Miniature Wargames and Boardgames of 2008.

Show 43 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to download.

 

Well, after some delay due to the holiday period, the next show is here, and hopefully it has been worth waiting for.

 

The main feature of this show are the ‘Nuts’ rules from Two Hour Wargames. Not only do I review the rules themselves, but also the brand new Campaign Book ‘Pieper at the Gates’, which was released just before Christmas.

 

I also discuss a few bits of news,and chat about playing Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game and Duel in the Dark:Baby Blitz

 

I hope you enjoy the show!

00:00   Intro 03:00   Rumblings – Battlestar Galactica & Duel In The Dark: Baby Blitz 18:00    News 25:30   In-Depth Review – Nuts, from Two Hour Wargames       75:15    Review – Pieper At The Gates – Nuts Campaign Book 96:30   Looking Ahead – The next year @ Meeples & Miniatures 102:00  Closing Comments

This episode is another bumper offering, and contains several small reviews, as well as an in-depth review of the Sci-Fi rules Stargrunt 2.

 

Other reviews include:

Battlelore: For Troll and Country

Flashing Blade Miniatures (28mm Crusaders, 40mm Romano-British, 40mm Cacadores)       

Uncharted Seas Tokens from Litko Areosystems

Uncharted Seas Sea Monsters  

 

I also discuss feedback from my previous discussion on the differences between UK and US gaming culture.

00:00    Intro

03:40    Rumblings – Lord of the Rings, Agricola & Galactic Emperor

17:00    Review – Battlelore: For Troll and Country

28:10    Review – Flashing Blade Miniatures        

44:25    Discussion Point – UK vs US gaming culture

66:30    Review – Ultraviolet TV Series

77:00    Review – Uncharted Seas Tokens from Litko Areosystems

89:40    Review – Uncharted Seas Sea Monsters  

96:45    In-depth review – Stargrunt 2

150:10  Closing Comments

 

Well, this show seems to have been a very long time in coming, but it’s a bumper offering, so I hope that makes up for the wait.

 

The show, as well as containing the usual mix of comment and chat about gaming, contains not one, but two in-depth reviews.

 

First up is Uncharted Seas, the new fantasy naval game from Spartan Games. I take a detailed look at the rules, plus I review some of the current ship models and accessories available for this game.

 

Secondly, since it was almost Halloween when I recorded this show, I examine Ambush Z, the new zombie combat game from Ambush Alley Games.

 

In between these two reviews, I take some time out to discuss what I think are some of the differences between UK and US gaming culture

00:00    Intro

06:10    Rumblings – War of the Ring

18:50    In Depth Review – Uncharted Seas         

79:30    Discussion Point – UK vs US gaming culture

96:45    In-depth review – Ambush Z

127:30  Closing Comments

 

Show 40 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to download.

 

The show features the usual mix of gaming news and comment.

 

During the show, I chat about A Touch of Evil, the new horror boardgame from Flying Frog Productions, as well as giving an in-depth review of the historical miniatures rules Basic Impetus & Impetus, from Dadi & Piombo

00:00    Intro

05:45    Gaming News

21:35    Rumblings – A Touch of Evil, Uncharted Seas

23:30    Charity Appeal – Combat Stress

25:20    Competition

30:10    In-depth review – Basic Impetus/Impetus

73:25    Closing Comments

 

This Week in Wargaming Podcast

Future War Commander

Hasslefree Miniatures

Ambush Alley

T.O.G. Entertainment

A Touch Of Evil

Uncharted Seas

Impetus

 

The show features the usual mix of gaming news and comments. For my featured rules review, I’m travelling back to the Wild West to review Gutshot, from Hawgleg Publishing.

 

As an added bonus, the show also features details of a competition to win one of two copies of the Gutshot rules.

00:00    Intro

03:25    Rumblings – Gaming news & views

21:35    Gaming News

38:35    Wargames Rules Review – Gutshot

71:00    Competition

73:30    Closing Comments

 

I’m now back from Summer holiday, and return with a show that is rather topical, as it takes a first look at gaming inspired by movies, taking it’s influence from the recently released Hellboy II: The Golden Army

 

For my rules review, I look at the supernatural skirmish rules Occult Wars, from Stealthy Spider Publishing.

 

All this, plus the usual gaming news and comment.

00:00    Intro

04:55    Rumblings – Gaming news & views

21:05    Gaming Hellboy

28:45    Wargames Rules Review – Occult Wars

64:00    Closing comments

 

This is the last show before my summer hiatus, so it’s a bumper one.

 

I take an in-depth look at not one, but two games this time.

 

First of all, I look at a new game from Crosscut Games – Galactic Emperor – a game of political and military conquest in the far off reaches of space.

 

Following on from that, I also review Secrets of the Third Reich – the new Weird War II game from West Wind Productions. 

This along with the usual gaming news, plus a look back at the Manorcon Boardgames convention.

00:00    Intro

02:45    Rumblings – Gaming news & views

13:25    Manorcon Report

30:00    Boardgame Review – Galatic Emperor

84:55    Wargames Rules Review – Secrets of the Third Reich

135:00 Closing comments

 

Manorcon

Galactic Emperor

Secrets of the Third Reich

West Wind Productions

Skirmish Campaigns

Song of Blades & Heroes Points Calculator

Aritzan Designs Painting Guides

Two Hour Wargames - Warrior Heroes

Tannhauser

Dawn of War II trailer

 

In this episode, I continue my series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, by looking at hybrid games – games that use Miniatures but which may not be considered to be fully fledged wargames.

 

My review this time is of the Skirmish Wargame Patrol: WWII, from Pacific Sky Games. This is a game which allows you to recreate the day-to-day activities of a World War II Infantry squad in a campaign setting

 

All this, plus the usual discussion of news items, games, rules and miniatures – plus some listener feedback.

 

 

 

00:00    Intro

04:00    Rumblings – Gaming news & views

32:30    Rules Review: Patrol WWII

53:30    Getting Started in Miniature Wargaming: Hybrid Games

85:45    Mailbag – Listener Feedback

95:20    Closing comments

In this edition of the show, I start a new series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, and look at some of the questions you might ask before embarking in the hobby. I briefly discuss the ethics of gaming certain conflicts, and there is the usual chat about games, rules and miniatures that I’ve been playing with, reading and painting over the past few weeks.

 

My review this time is of the boardgame Duel in the Dark – a game which recreates the British night bombing campaign of 1943 over Germany.

00:00 Intro

06:45 Rumblings – Gaming news & views

37:35 – Is it ever wrong to game certain conflicts?

44:00 – Game Review: Duel in the Dark

93:00 – Getting Started in Miniature Wargaming

110:00 – Closing comments

 

Duel in the Dark

Scotia Grendel - Collectair Miniatures

Navwar - 1:300 Scale Aircraft

Ambush Alley Games

Rebel Miniatures - Operation Dark Star

Uncharted Seas

 

The recent half term holiday has seen two gaming shows in the UK – Partizan and UK Games Expo. In this episode,  I talk about the games and the new releases I saw at Partizan, and then take an in-depth look at the UK Games Expo – including several interviews with designers of new games released at the show.

 

Finally, I announce the winner of the Polemos Napoleonic competition.

00:00 – Intro

02:50 – Partizan Wargames Show

14:55 – Polemos Competition Result

17:35 – UK Games Expo

21:30 – Interview with Gary Dicken from Ragnar Brothers

32:10 – Interview with Dean Conrad of Ludorum Games

52:20 – Interview with Alan Paull of Surprised Stare Games

61:00 – Interview with Mike Raabe of Wattsalpoag

67:00 – Interview with Andy Cooper of West Wind Productions

73:40 – Interview with Martin Wallace

81:45 – UK Games Expo – the wrap up

96:20 – Closing Comments

 

Partizan

Flashing Blade Miniatures

Peter Pig

UK Games Expo

Ragnar Brothers

Ludorum Games

Surprised Stare Games

Wattsalpoag

West Wind Productions

Warfrog Games

In this show, I chat about various games I’ve been playing over the past few weeks, things that have caught my interest, plus I review two card games.

 

Subjects and games covered include 15mm Modern figures, Gaming on VASSAL, Sharp Practice, Impetus, Last Night On Earth: Growing Hunger, Unspeakable Words and Mausen.

Enjoy the Show!

00:00  - Intro

06:00 – 15mm Modern Figures

10:30 – Gaming Talk – VASSAL, Sharp Practice, Impetus and Last Night On Earth – Growing Hunger

33:45 – Competition

36:30 – Game Reviews : Unspeakable Words & Mausen

56:00 – Closing Comments

 

In this part of the show I take an in-depth look at the strategy boardgame Shogun, in which players take the role of one of several Daimyo seeking ultimate power in Sengoku period Japan.

 

Following on from this, I review the scenario book “Day of the Ranger� from Ambush Alley Games, which allows you to take part in various events surrounding Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu in 1993.

 

As well as reviewing the scenario book, I also discuss what other resources you might want to have a look at for this operation, and also what miniatures you may want to use if you were playing the scenarios.

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – ‘Shogun’ – an in-depth look at this strategy boardgame

41:15 – ‘Day of the Ranger’ – a review of the new scenario book from Ambush Alley Games, along with ideas for miniatures to use and additional resources.

72:00 – Closing comments

 

Shogun @ Boardgamegeek

Ambush Alley Games

The Assault Group

Britannia Minaitures

MoFo

 

Episode 32 of ‘Meeples & Miniatures’ is now available for download.

 

Actually, Part 1 of the show is now available. I’ve recorded lots of material for this show, so much so that I’ve had to split the show into two parts.

 

In Part 1 (available now) I chat about the recent Society of Ancients Battle Day, and some of my preparations leading up to it.

 

I also talk about my current search for a set of rules to game Ancients with, which includes a mini-review of ‘Field of Glory’ and my initial thoughts on Warmaster Ancients and Basic Impetus.

 

Coming in Part 2 (available later this week) will be in depth reviews of the Boardgame ‘Shogun’ and the Wargames Scenario pack ‘Day of the Ranger’

00:00 – Intro

03:55 – Competition

07:40 - Wargames Journal – Welcome back!

10:00 – Society of Ancients Battle Day

40:10 – Field of Glory ‘mini-review’

52:15 – Chat about Warmaster Ancients & Basic Impetus

65:15 – Closing Comments

Wargames Journal

Society of Ancients

Field of Glory

Warmaster Ancients

Basic Impetus

 

In this show, I take a look into the world of Napoleonic wargaming, as I review the Polemos Napoleonic rules, written by Chris Grice and published by Baccus. In addition, I review the Range of Baccus 6mm Napoleonic figures, and also discuss what commercial terrain is available for gaming this period in 6mm.

Finally, there is a new prize competition to enter, in which you can win a copy of the Polemos Napoleonic rules.

 

00:00 Intro

02:45 – Rumblings: Gaming news

10:55 – Rules Review: Polemos Napoleonic

54:12 – Competition

56:55 – Figure Review – Baccus 6mm Napoleonic

70:40 – Terrain Review: 6mm Terrain for Napoleonic battles

82:40 – Closing Comments

 

Baccus Miniatures

Timecast Models

S&A Scenics

In this episode, I mainly discuss my recent trip to the Hammerhead games show - including an overview of the Command Horizon ruleset.

For my review this time, I'm looking at the Dr Who Micro-universe CMG.

Finally, I discuss my initial thoughts on painting 6mm figures, along with paint and brushes.

Show Notes:

04.45 - Rumblings: Gaming news
• 18.35 - Hammerhead Report
• 35.10 - Review: Dr Who Micro-universe
• 46.55 - Painting: Musings about painting 6mm figures, paint and brushes.
• 55.25 - Closing comments

Hope you enjoy the show.

The latest episode of Meeples & Miniatures is now available for download.

 

In this show, I look at the new expansion for Battlelore – Scottish Wars. I also review the boardgame Ca$h & Gun$ and it’s first expansion Yakuzas.

This show has a distinctly wargaming flavour to it, as I concentrate on wargaming rules reviews and chatting about miniatures.

 

In particular, I’m looking at skirmish gaming in large scale – 40mm to be exact – and specifically gaming in the late 18^th and early 19^th Century, incorporating the American War of Independence, the French Indian War and the Napoleonic War.

 

I review the rules Black Powder Battles in depth, plus I look at some other, free (or at least very cheap), skirmish rules that you may want to consider for this period.

 

Finally, I look at the broad range of 40mm figures that are available, whether it be Napoleonics from the likes of Sash & Saber or Perry Miniatures, French Indian War from HLBS or American War of Independence from Front Rank Figurines, to name but a few.

 

This show is a bit of a compromise, as I’ve been struggling for time in the past week or so to finish editing my reviews (serves me right for babbling on so much!) and if I was to wait until all the material I’ve recorded for this show has been edited, it would be another week before the podcast would be out.

 

Therefore, I’ve decided to produce a show with the material I’ve got so far. This means that this show is somewhat lite on wargaming content, as the main material I have left out are the rules and figure reviews. However, don’t depair! These reviews will be produced in their own show in a week or so.

 

So, what can you expect to find in today’s show?

 

• A chat about the current performance of my Romans in a Commands & Colors: Ancients campaign.
• Reviews of the boardgames Masons and Cloud 9.
• The highlights of some of the latest monthly Wargames publications.
• Listener feedback.

Episode 26 of ‘Meeples & Miniatures’ – the podcast about Miniature Wargaming and Strategy Boardgames – is now available for download.

 

This show is my ‘Game Review Of 2007’, in which I discuss my favourite Boardgames, Wargames and Figure ranges of last year.

 

I also look forward to 2008, and talk about a slight change in direction for the podcast.

In this show, I present the second part of an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures.

 

I also announce the results of a couple of competitions.

 

Enjoy the show!

 

 

Show Timings

 

00:00 - Intro

03:35 - Rumblings

07:35 - Interview with Hasslefree Miniatures - Part II

54:16 - Competition Results

60:21 – Closing comments

 

In this show, I present the first part on an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures. In this part of the interview, we chat about Kev’s sculpting background, how Hasslefree got started, the ‘Hasslefree philosophy’ and White Metal.

I also do a ‘mini review’ of Litko Areosystems gaming tokens.

Show Timings

00:00 - Intro

04:27 - Rumblings – Chat about recent gaming (Commands & Colors: Ancients, Schotten Totten, FFG 'Dust', Chain Reaction 2, Revell 'Star Wars' AT-AT)

11:00 - A review of gaming accessories from Litko Areosystems

17:45 - Interview with Hasslefree Miniatures - Part I

66:34 - Competition reminders

70:42 – Closing comments

Enjoy the show!

In this episode I review the boardgames ‘Kingdoms’ and ‘Space Hulk’, launch the Meeples & Miniatures Guild at BoardGameGeek and there are details of 2 competitions, plus the results of the Six Gun Sound competition.

 

• 00:00 - Intro

   

• 05:45 - Rumblings – Chat about recent gaming

   

• 10:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Reiner Knizia's Kingdoms

   

• 21:25 - Competition – SGSBOG rules

   

• 23:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Space Hulk

   

• 53:20 – Feedback

   

• 60:00 – Closing comments

 

Enjoy the show!

In this show, I chat about the games I played on Halloween, and a couple of other games that have caught my eye.

I review the games:

Doctor Who Uno

BGFW Scenario & Terrain Packs

Songs of Blades and Heroes

and I look at gaming with plastic & paper miniatures.

Finally, there is some listener feedback.

 

Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - Rumblings – Scimitar Gaming Group @ Halloween

11:19 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Doctor Who Uno, Battleground Fantasy Warfare Scenario and Terrain Packs

28:17 - Rules Ruminations – review of Songs of Blades & Heroes

47:54 - Competition – SGSBOG rules

49:18 – Miniature Musings – Talking about Paper and Plastic Miniatures

63:00 – Feedback

73:20 – Closing comments

Enjoy the show!

In this episode. I review the games 'Last Night on Earth' and 'Six Gun Sound, Blaze of Glory'. I also look at the HLBS Old West range of miniatures.

As well as this, I chat about some recent games that I've played and bought, respond to some listener feedback and annouce the winner of the THW 5150 competition.

Hope you enjoy the show!

 

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:22 - Rumblings: I chat about some of the latest Wargames magazines, talk about some new wargames rules I've bought, give a couple of ideas of games for Halloween, and talk about the new 'Scottish Wars' expansion for Battlelore.
• 17:05 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: I review "Last Night On Earth, The Zombie Game' from Flying Frog Productions
• 31:20 - Competition - The results of the 5150 competition, plus a new prize up for grabs.
• 33:46 - Rules Ruminations - I review "Six Gun Sound - Blaze Of Glory" from Two Hour Wargames
• 51:00 - Miniature Musings - I look at the HLBS Co 'Old West' range, ideal for gaming 'Six Gun Sound' with.
• 60:10 - Feedback - I response to your email
• 70:50 - Closing comments

 

A slightly earlier publishing of this show, as the end of the week is very busy.

In today's show, I interview Andy & Wendy Cooper of West Wind Productions. We chat about Andy's background, his time with Old Glory, how West Wind came about and the latest figure ranges - including "Secrets of the Third Reich" and the all new "Samurai" range!

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Unfortunately, there will no Meeples & Miniatures episode this weekend.

My Father-in-law, Peter Charles Langley, died yesterday (21st September) after a short illness.

His passing leaves a huge hole in our lives, and we will missing him terribily.

A longer show in store this time, as I look back at 'The Other Partizan' wargames show from 2^nd September 2007, and review some boardgames and wargames rules.

As part of the coverage of the Partizan show, I recorded several interviews, which are in the show. These include:

• The Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company

   

• Bolt Action Miniatures

   

• Graven Images

   

• Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames magazine.

   

The Boardgame review this month looks at the new expansions for the ‘Battlelore’ game;  'Goblin Marauders' and 'Hundred Years War' from Days of Wonder.

On the miniature wargames front, I review the sci-fi skirmish rules '5150' by Two Hour Wargames.

And finally there are the results of the first Meeples & Miniatures prize competition, and I give details of a new prize giveaway.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

In this show, I interview Peter Berry of Baccus Miniatures. We chat about the history of the company and their various rules and figure ranges, including Polymos and Command Horizons.

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Rumblings - online gaming and my top 5 games of 2006

10:49 - Competition. Win a copy of 'Warrior Heroes' by Two Hour Wargames - reviewed in episode #17.

14:53 - Interview. I chat with Peter Berry of Baccus Miniatures.

55:39 - Feedback. A new section - listener email

62:00 - Closing comments

And don't forget that you can still enter the prize competition to win a copy of the 'Warrior Heroes' miniature wargames rules.

I've now posted the show notes for episode 17 - loof at the Meeples & Miniatures website for more details.

 

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:06 - Rumblings - a look at what has been going on in my gamin life recently
• 09:54 - Boardgame Ballyhoo. An review of the latest Battlelore expansions from Days of Wonder
• 23:14 - Rules Ruminations. I review 'Warrior Heroes' by Two Hour Wargames.
• 52:23 - Miniatures Musings. I take a look at the sci-fi figures that are produced by eM-4 Miniatures
• 60:30 - Closing comments

Apologies to everyone who has currently downloaded the Meeples & Miniatures podcast.

Due to a slight communication problem, the competition details were delayed in being updated on the TwoHourWargames website - my fault, I published before Ed was ready!

This has now been corrected, so what you are looking for on the THW website is now there!

Many apologies again!

Regards
Neil.

In this show, I review the new expansions for Battlelore, the wargames rules 'Warrior Heroes' from Two Hour Wargames and the Vendel Miniatures fantasy range.

Plus, I give details of the first Meeples & Miniatures prize competition.

Enjoy the show!

In this show, I discuss my visit to Manorcon - where I played Colosseum and Fire & Axe: A Viking Saga for the first time.

I then review the Sci-Fi gang combat game 'Combat Zone', and also look at the figures produced by eM-4 Miniatures.

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:00 - Rumblings.
• 08:39 - Boardgame Ballyhoo. An overview of the boardgames 'Colosseum' and 'Fire & Axe: A Viking Saga'.
• 27:02 - Rules Ruminations. I review 'Combat Zone' by eM-4 Miniatures.
• 42:47 - Miniatures Musings. I take a look at the sci-fi figures that are produced by eM-4 Miniatures
• 50:15 - Closing comments

Enjoy the show!

In this show I have a theme of Ancient Rome, or more accurately the Roman Arena.

I review the boardgame 'Ave Caesar' - a game about chariot racing and the miniatures game 'Red Sand, Blue Sky', which is about Gladatorial combat.

Following this, I take a brief look at what figures are available for gaming Gladiators.

Enjoy the show!

 

Follow this link for the show notes:

www.meeplesandminiatures.co.uk

A shorter show this week, to get me back onto my normal release schedule.

In this show, I review the games 'Pylos' and 'Wings Over Suez', and give some thoughts on Vapour Trails model aircraft.

I also issue a challenge to play me at Kreta and Samurai online using the MaBi Web website.

Enjoy the show!

Neil.

Well, the Meeples & Miniatures podcast has entered it’s teenage years.

In show 13, I talk about my recent visits to two gaming shows: Partizan, and UK Games Expo 2007.

Partizan is a miniature wargaming show, whilst UK Games Expo is more of a US style gaming convention.

 

Foloowing on from that, I review the card game ‘Symbotica’, by Andrew Sage, which was released at UK Games Expo and finish with a review of ‘Chain Reaction 2’ from two Hour Wargames.

 

Enjoy the show!

 

Neil.

 

The Show:

00:00 - Intro

05:07 - Rumblings. On this show, I talk about my recent visits to Partizan and UK Games Expo

05:27 – Partizan

24:50 - UK Games Expo

37:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo. This time, I review the card game 'Symbotica'

46:38 - Wargames Rules Ruminations. A review of the rules 'Chain Reaction 2'.

61:55 - Closing comments

 

The Links

 

Partizan Wargames Show

Perry Miniatures

The Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company

Hasslefree Miniatures

Flashing Blade Miniatures

Tumbling Dice

Occult Wars

Graven Images

UK Games Expo

Mongoose Publishing

Fast Mindstalkers

Polarity

Gigamic Games

Andrew Sage Art & Entertainment

Two Hour Wargames

Hi All,

Apologies for the delay in posting episode 13...unfortunately a case of real life getting in the way. The episode is recorded, and I'm currently finishing the editing process, so the podcast should be published this coming weekend.

Regards,

Neil.

This show has a distinctly Medieval feel to it, as I review the contents of "Battllore: Call to Arms", look at the card game "Havoc: The Hundred Years War" and then review the miniatures rules "Vabguard, Men-At-Arms" in depth.

Finally, a look at the figure range that accompanies the Vanguard rules.

I hope that you enjoy the show!

 

00:00 Intro

03:50 Rumblings - Battlelore: Call to Arms

15:25 Boardgame Ballyhoo - Havoc: The Hundred Years War

26:20 Rules Ruminations - Vanguard: Men At Arms

50:10 Musings about Miniatures - Vanguard: Men At Arms

60:00 Closing comments

 

Since I've now reached show #11, I thought that I'd better introduce a little more order into the show. Therefore, I have now divided the show into several sections:

Rumblings - I discuss anything that has recently caught my attention in the world of boardgames and miniature wargames.

Boardgame Ballyhoo - I review a boardgame that I have recently played

Wargames Rules Ruminations - I review one or more sets of rules for wargaming with miniatures. This is usually themed for a particular period/genre each week.

Musings about Miniatures - I review a range of figures. These are usually figures that can be used with the rules reviewed in the 'Ruminations' section of the show.

 

In this, episode 11 of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast, the main topic is wargaming the Vietnam war. I discuss two rulesets for gaming the conflict: "Charlie Company" & "FNG", and then review what miniatures can be used to game this conflict in 28mm.

 

The Show:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Rumblings. This week I discuss news of releases from North Star, HLBS, Tumbling Dice and Hasslefree.

08:00 - Boardgame Ballyhoo. This time, I review the boardgame 'Hive'.

12:25 - Wargames Rules Ruminations. Review of rules for wargaming Vietnam with miniatures.

13:40 - Review of 'Charlie Company' by RAFM

25:25 - Review of 'FNG' by Two Hour Wargames

43:40 - Musings about Miniatures. 28mm figures and vehicles for gaming Vietnam.

64:00 - Closing comments

 

I hope that you find the show useful, informative and entertaining.

Enjoy!

 

Neil.

 

 

 

In this show, I look at the wide range of wargaming magazines that are available both in print and online.

This includes the likes of Wargames Illustrated, Wargames Journal, Fictional Reality, Harbinger and many more.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Regards

Neil.

This episode is a 'Zombie Special', in which I discuss various games from the 'Zombie' genre, which seems to be very popular at the moment.

I review Zombietown from Twilight Creations, Zombie Plague from Fortress Figures and All Things Zombie from Two Hour Wargames.

I also review some of my favourite miniatures for using with Zombie games.

For a complete list of the manufacturers websites, plus pictures of the figures discussed in the show, please visit the Meeples & Miniatures website.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

 

Neil

This episode of 'Meeples & Miniatures' is the last of my "blast from the past" episodes - reviews that were originally posted as part of the 'It's time 4 games' podcast.

This show reviews Battleground Fantasy Warfare from YourMove Games. This review was originally recorded in 2006 - I have recorded some new material for this episode, bringing the review up to date with the latest news from this company.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Cheers, Neil

 

YourMoveGames

Battleground HQ - Fantasy Warfare Fan Site

This episode is the second of my ‘Blast from the Past’ episodes, when I republishing a review that was originally aired on the ‘It’s time 4 games’ podcast.

 

The main part of this show is a review of the game ‘ROBOGEAR’ – along with extra comments to bring the review up to date.

 

In addition to this, I’ve also replied to some feedback, answering a question about the ‘Hellboy’ range of figures from Graven Images.

 

I hope that you enjoy the show.

 

Links:

 

Graven Images

 

Russian ROBOGEAR website

Hybrid wargames appear to be in fashion at the moment, what with the recent release of ‘Battlelore’ and the upcoming ‘Tide Of Iron’.

 

In this episode, I give my thoughts on the two hybrid games which are currently popular in my gaming group: ‘Battlelore’ and ‘Commands & Colors: Ancients’.

 

I hope that you enjoy the show.

 

Below are the links for today’s show. These include the full rules and first scenarios for Commands & Colors: Ancients from the GMT website, plus links to the official Battlelore website and a rules overview.

 

GMT Games Website

Commands & Colors: Ancients Rules (PDF)

Scenarios – Part 1

Scenarios – Part 2

Scenarios – Part 3

Scenarios – The Truceless War

 

Days Of Wonder

Official Battlelore Website

Battlelore Rules Overview

 

This show is a ‘quickie’ review of ‘AT-43’ from Rackam and ‘Battlefield Evolution’ from Mongoose Publishing. I’m not looking at the rules at this point – just the quality of the pre-painted miniatures that are available for both ranges.

 

Links for the ranges are available below:

 

AT-43

Battlefield Evolution

 

Hope you enjoy the show!

A bit of a cheat, this episode, as I have republished the first audio review that I did for "It's time 4 games" - a review of the boardgame 'Doom'.

We played this game at the Scimitar club a couple of weeks ago, so it gives this show a bot of relevance - well, sort of.

Anyway, I hope you find it interesting. More to come soon.

 

Regards

Neil.

This show is more aimed at boardgamers rather than wargamers, as it is a session report/review of 3 games that I have recently played.

All of these games are by Reiner Knizia. They are:

Poison

Mmm Brains

Tigris & Euphrates

 

I hope that you find the show of interest.

 

Cheers, Neil 

This show is about the 'Hammerhead' wargames show, which was held on February 11th 2007 at Kelham Hall, near Newark in the UK.

There are pictures of the show and of the models discussed in the podcast. These can be found at Earthquake's Skirmish Pages. Simply click the link and follow the menu.

Hope you enjoy the show!

 

Links from this show

Hammerhead Wargames Show

Flashing Blade Miniatures

Graven Images

North Star

Hasslefree Miniatures

Episode 1 Show Notes

 This is my first "full" podcast after doing several small pieces on the "It's time 4 games" podcast. This particular show is 30 minutes long, but I'm hoping that future shows will be somewhere nearer to 45-60 minutes.

 My home audio recording set-up is not very high tech - so I apologise if the audio quality is a little mixed

0:00 - Intro

2:20 - Wargames Diary

6:33 - Session review of "Arkham Horror" boardgame by Fantasy Flight Games

10:56 - Flashing Blade Miniatures

13:05 - 'Out of the Box' review of "Victory at Sea" by Mongoose Publishing

24:40 - Review of "6 Takes" by Amigo Games

29:10 - Closing comments

 

You can email me comments about the show at the following address:

 meeples.miniatures@ntlworld.com

 

 

Show Links

 Fantasy Flight Games

Flashing Blade Miniatures

Mongoose Publishing

6 Takes

 You can also visit my website "Earthquake's Skirmish Pages"