Sun, 16 December 2007
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
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Sat, 1 December 2007
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! |
Sun, 18 November 2007
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.
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Mon, 5 November 2007
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:
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! |
Mon, 22 October 2007
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!
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Tue, 2 October 2007
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. |
Sat, 22 September 2007
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. |
Sun, 9 September 2007
A longer show in store this time, as I look back at 'The Other Partizan' wargames show from 2nd 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 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. |
Fri, 24 August 2007
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. And don't forget that you can still enter the prize competition to win a copy of the 'Warrior Heroes' miniature wargames rules. |
Sat, 18 August 2007
I've now posted the show notes for episode 17 - loof at the Meeples & Miniatures website for more details.
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Tue, 14 August 2007
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
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Sun, 12 August 2007
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! |
Mon, 6 August 2007
Well, I'm back having spent a week (remarkably) sunning myself in the wilds of Sussex (I was actually camped near to 'Battle', the site of the famous 1066 Battle of Hastings...but I never got there!) I thought that now would be a good time to start a text blog to complement my podcast, so look out for more many more entries of the 'text' variety in the near future... Anyway, arrived back at work to find the latest Battlelore packs: 'Goblin Skirmishers' and 'Dwarven Battalion' sat on my desk - so I'm looking forward to getting those home tonight. I'm starting to record episode 17 of the podcast this week - it will concentrate on gaming in a fantasy setting. I'm hoping to publish it at the weekend (11th August) but that may be pushing it a bit...
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Fri, 27 July 2007
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.
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Tue, 17 July 2007
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!
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Sat, 30 June 2007
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. |
Sat, 23 June 2007
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
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 - 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
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Thu, 21 June 2007
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.
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Fri, 1 June 2007
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
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Sun, 20 May 2007
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.
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Fri, 4 May 2007
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. |
Fri, 20 April 2007
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 |
Sat, 14 April 2007
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
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Mon, 9 April 2007
Hi all, You may have noticed that there hasn't been an episode this week - sorry about that, but I've had a week off work over Easter and I've been doing several jobs around the house and spending some time with the family prior to working away from home for 3 weeks...which should give me ample time to record some shows (what else am I going to do in a hotel of an evening?) Easter greetings to everyone, and I'll 'speak' to you soon. Regards, Neil.
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Thu, 29 March 2007
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.
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Thu, 22 March 2007
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.
Commands & Colors: Ancients Rules (PDF)
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Sun, 11 March 2007
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:
Hope you enjoy the show! |
Mon, 5 March 2007
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. |
Mon, 26 February 2007
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.
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Thu, 15 February 2007
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!
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Fri, 9 February 2007
Unfortunately, due to some technical problems, Episode 2 of Meeples & Miniatures has been delayed for a few days. I will be looking at publishing a new podcast early next week (w/c 12th Feb) After reading some feedback, I think I will start producing more frequent, but shorter shows (roughly 15-20 mins length) This should cut down on my editing time and make listening to the shows easier. Take care
Neil
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Fri, 26 January 2007
Apologies for those that have been trying to download this podcast via the RSS feed - I incorrectly used an '&' in the filename of the jpg, which caused a syntax problem when trying to create the feed. I've now corrected this, and the RSS feed now appears to be working OK - many apologies for any problems this caused...I'm still a bit new to this! Regards Neil
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Thu, 25 January 2007
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 You can also visit my website "Earthquake's Skirmish Pages" |
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The Meeples & Miniatures Podcast A Podcast about Miniature Wargaming and Strategy Boardgames from the UK
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