ReCast: Huzzah 2018 – Wargaming Recon #209

Hope you enjoy this “Best of” episode from the 2018 podcast season. This one focuses on the Huzzah historical wargaming convention. Originally released on June 4, 2018 the episode discussed the games played and bought by Adrian & Jonathan.  Former co-host Mike Paine chosen this and joined Jonathan to record the intro for this “Best of” episode.

Another Year, another HUZZAH! The boys hit up the best historical con in Maine!

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GAMES PLAYED

  • Operation Jupiter, Hill 112 Rapid Fire rules Peter Dalton GM
  • Omelet du Fromage Lion Rampant (affiliate link) rules GM Ken Eckhardt
  • Battle of Cedar Creek ACW Fire & Fury Brigade 2nd ed rules Peter Dalton GM ADRIAN ONLY
  • Test of Honour in Hanghai Test of Honour (affiliate link) game on Mike Paine’s Hanghai table with Christopher Rett & Patrick Tuttle as GMs

VENDORS

Adrian’s purchases

  • Hobby Bunker: Fire & Fury Brigade 2nd edition rules
  • Wee Wolf Miniatures: Gangs of Rome (affiliate link)
  • Warlord Games Viking Hirdmen
  • A French board game by Clash of Arms from Timothy Colonna

PROBLEMS

No con can be perfect. We share what went awry this year.

THE PEOPLE

One of the best parts of Huzzah is seeing familiar people. It is a very friendly place. Shout outs to Mike Paine, Dan, Patreon backer Kyle, Wargaming Recon Fan Club members Robert & Sal & Johnny, everyone at MHWA including: Joshua, Julie, Dean, Billy, and Mike. Also the Vanguard Hobby Club but especially Ken. Adler Hobby’s Gordon and Denise.

HUZZAH

Adrian and I were at Huzzah May 18-20, 2018. We did a live recording there on Sunday May 20th. If you were at the con you could have attended the live recording. We may also have had the chance to play a game with YOU.

Announcements

 

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A place for listeners to hang out, chat about the hobby and the show. We have seen some great discussions lately. Some members have shared pics of minis they’re painting and had a lively discussion about wet palettes. Want to thank Enfilade & NHMGS for making it possible for us to back a wet palette Kickstarter. We will do a big Wet Palette episode in 2017 because of their support.

 

ITUNES REVIEW

  • 5 star review titled “Top Notch” from landencelano of the Grunt Work Podcast” Really impressed with the quality of the content and how enjoyable it was even being semi-unfamiliar with the topic. Unique perspective. Can’t wait to consume all there is to listen to. ”

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Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode and wrote the show notes.  Cover photo by Christopher Boynton.

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Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.