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2012 By the Numbers

January 04, 2013   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments
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2012 is dead. Long live 2013. Or, something like that. Over the years we’ve succumbed to the common practice of recounting last year’s highlights as a way of welcoming the new year. We’re fools for a tradition.

The amazing people at WordPress.com compiled a 2012 Annual Report for us but it lacks our heart. It lacks the podcast numbers. On December 31, 2011 we shared the Top Content of 2011. It included blog posts and podcasts. This time around we’re only sharing our podcast data. Why? For the blog data you need only view that 2012 Annual Report compiled by WordPress.com on our behalf. It is prettier too.

4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 57,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 13 Film Festivals

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Wargaming Recon #84: Wargaming on the Cheap

December 17, 2012   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments
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Wargaming on the Cheap.

Not everyone can afford to buy the latest rulebook, the next expansion, or the newest miniatures. Not everyone wants to do that either. It is not only possible but exciting to wargame on the cheap. In this episode Jonathan shares some great ways that you can wargame on the cheap.

Also discussed:

  • Wargaming Recon is on break returning with a new episode on January 7, 2013.
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12-7-Games.com Renews Sponsorship of Wargaming Recon

December 12, 2012   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments

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With pleasure I can announce that 12-7-Games.com has agreed to renew its sponsorship of Wargaming Recon for another year. Their support is invaluable to our mission of sharing historical and New England gaming with you through our podcast.

If you are looking for the best online vendor for the cheapest Axis & Allies minis on the net, then look no further than 12-7-Games.com. They are a dream to deal with because of their stellar customer service. I’ve purchased cases of War at Sea minis from them and they’ve always shipped the models quickly in secure packaging. Whenever I’ve had a question they’ve always responded quickly. Bill Dettmers, the owner of 12-7-Games.com, consistently goes the extra mile to provide the best shopping experience for his customers.

Please consider 12-7-Games.com for your gaming needs and tell them Jonathan sent you. You won’t regret it. I promise.

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Wargaming Recon Holiday Schedule

December 10, 2012   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments
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With the holidays here all of our lives become a little crazy. We spend more time with friends and families. We spend more time decorating the tree, lighting the menorah, and planning our local Festivus. Like you, I will be increasingly busy and that necessitates a little vacation from podcasting.

Don’t worry though because my mini-vacation will return me more energized than ever with all sorts of great content.

Check out the below release schedule for Wargaming Recon. There is one more episode to come before the break. That should sate your appetite. If it doesn’t, you can always dig into the vault or listen to the other great shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network. Indie Talks and Monsters of the Shattered World are worthy of your time.

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Wargaming Recon #83: Holiday Gift Guide 2012

December 03, 2012   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments
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Wargaming Recon #83: Holiday Gift Guide 2012 [ 50:17 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (22)

Holiday Gift Guide 2012.

December is here and that means it is time for another installment of the annual holiday gift guide. Don’t worry, Jonathan mistakenly says “Holiday Gift Guide 2013″ in the episode but he really means 2012. This year there are a couple of changes. The price categories are now Under $20, Under $50, and $100 and Up. Also, categories have 3 recommendations in each instead of 5 from previous years.

Jonathan’s List
Under $20

  1. Zombie Dice [affiliate link]-$13.99 Amazon.
  2. Dragon Chow Dice Bags-$13 Dragon Chow
  3. Wally Simon’s Secrets of Wargame Design Volume 1-$19 On Military Matters

Under $50

  1. Hexographer-$25.95 Inkwell Ideas
  2. Angels 20 2 Player Starter-$27.95 12-7-Games.com (our sponsor)
  3. Wargaming on a Budget by Iain Dickie [affiliate link]-$25.47 Amazon

$100 and Up

  1. Battleboards Terrain Boards-$80 per 2ftx2ft board, $480 for a 4×6 table worth
  2. iPad Mini-$329 Apple
  3. Magazine Subscription Bundle of Wargames Soldiers & Strategy 1yr Digital Subscription [affiliate link]-$19.41 and Battlegames Magazine 1yr Paper Subscription-$87 or $106.41 combined

Don’t forget your local game stores! Some great stores near Massachusetts are:

Also discussed:

  • Change to release schedule for the holidays. New Episode on December 3rd and 17th. Then a break until new episode on January 7, 2013.
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Wargaming Recon #82: 6 Must Read Magazines for Historical Gamers

November 19, 2012   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments
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6 Must Read Magazines for Historical Gamers.

These are magazines that any historical gamer, or wargamer, will find useful. They contain articles, photographs, reviews, and imagery that, together, provide the full picture on any historical era of interest.

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Wargaming Recon #81: Tabletop Conquest with Brent Newhall

October 09, 2012   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments
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Tabletop Conquest.

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Wargaming Recon #80: Civ IV Colonization

September 24, 2012   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments
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Civ IV: Colonization.

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Wargaming Recon #79: 5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your FLGS

September 10, 2012   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments
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Wargaming Recon #79: 5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your FLGS [ 48:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (15)

5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store.

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Dedhampton Revolution: BREAKING NEWS Dedhampton to Raise Taxes on Colonies

September 02, 2012   Jonathan J. Reinhart   No comments
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Governor Jacob Ralf Reisen of New Dedhampton announced the passage of the Mineral Act in the House of Lords. The Mineral Act requires a new tax on all endeavors pertaining to the industry of mining and sale of the minerals, metals, gems, and valuables unearthed from the ground. This new tax is 40% higher than previous taxes.

Daniel Osiah, laborer in New Dedhampton’s ruby mines, said “Zeke Hosmer from our guild says that the new taxes means we iz gonna be paid less. How can I feed my family on a lower wage?”

The governors of Nateekingham and Glouland also posted the Mineral Act in their respective colonies. Mining is a major industry in Glouland in which an astonishing number of colonists work. The new taxes will impact everyone residing in the colonies.

Prime Minister Erik Faustus stated that the revenue from the Mineral Act is dedicated to paying off the debt resulting from Dedhampton’s war to protect her colonies during the war with Penseeland and her savages. That war lasted five long years, tripling Dedhampton’s debt. The colonies never paid any direct sums to aid in their protection, until now.

Meet Prime Minister Erik Faustus

  • Age: 63
  • Intelligence: 10
  • Initiative: 39
  • Courage: 4
  • Charisma: 31
  • Strength: 29
  • Health: 57
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