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Wargaming Recon #86: Angelia – TotalCon’s Promotional Director

February 11, 2013 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

Wargaming Recon #86: Angelia - TotalCon's Promotional Director [ 56:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (110)

Angelia Parenteau – TotalCon’s Promotional Director.

Long term listeners may recall Episode 69: Angelia Heroux & TotalCon when I first chatted with Angelia, newly married, about Total Confusion LLC (TotalCon). TotalCon is New England’s largest tabletop gaming convention.

This time we discuss Total Confusion 27. Plenty of great events are happening with a multitude of fantastic industry guests.

Where else can you go elbow to elbow with Frank Mentzer and Tim Kask? This is your chance to buy Gygax Magazine, dive into Mentzer’s newest work, watch Project London, AND play in my Battle of Freeman’s Farm event (please register, it is Saturday 7-11pm M-033).

Also discussed:

Learn a bit of TotalCon’s history
Angelia discusses her title and name change
Industry guests, events, and vendors are highlighted
Wargaming Recon is a proud sponsor of TotalCon 27.
Book your hotel room
PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS FEB 17 (ONLINE)
Battle of Freeman’s Farm Saturday Feb 23 7-11pm M-033

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CWF Game Cast Episode 55: Deceased Estates 101

May 23, 2011 Jonathan J. Reinhart 6 Comments

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Hosts Jonathan J. Reinhart and Tom Barbalet have a fun-filled time discussing a myriad of topics. Tom cites the rebirth of Neil Shuck’s Incoming 2.0 Podcast, which Neil credits Jonathan as the inspiration. Jonathan opens the mail bag with listener feedback covering Warlord Games’ Black Powder rules. He explains the problems with episodes 50 and 51. He also recounts the previous trip to Rockport, which leads Tom into a discussion of casting your own models.

Jonathan dedicates part of the show to the annual Battleground Games & Hobbies 40k Megabattle. Jonathan chats about planning for attending Huzzah Con 2011 in Portland, Maine run by the MHWA. Tom briefly foreshadows his joint review with Neil Shuck of the Force on Force rules by Osprey Publishing.

Tom then explains deceased estate sales, their importance, and why gamers need to start estate planning regardless of their age. This serves as the bulk of the show. An update is given on the Field of Chaos contest.

The show winds down with the the Music to Game By segment is back with Bailey Records’ “Bailey Records Fanfare/Age of Apocalypse from Stratos’ album Warlands The Sountrack and the new Battlegames Magazine promo and.

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, contest sponsor Battlegames Magazine, our Creative Commons license and contact information (find us on Facebook and Twitter).

We hope you enjoy this episode of the CWF Game Cast and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Xbox Live with gamertag cwfgamecast.

Our intro song is “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

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CWF Game Cast Episode 53: Drew McCarthy and The Gate Stormers

May 01, 2011 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

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Host Jonathan J. Reinhart interviews his friend and fellow gamer, Drew McCarthy of The Gate Stormers.

The two sat down for a chat, replicating what they often do at Battleground Games & Hobbies. Drew talks about his love for role-playing games (RPGs) such as those for the World of Darkness system along with Dungeons & Dragons. The two discuss finding the right gaming group to play with.

They move on to discussing Warhammer 40k before spending the bulk of the show on The Gate Stormers. The Gate Stormers is a gaming blog and podcast, which Jonathan now co-hosts, focusing on southeastern Massachusetts gaming. It is made unique by its projects such as The Healthy Gamer and The Perfect Gaming Bag.

The conversation ends and the Music to Game By segment is back with Bailey Records’ “Mercurial Beginnings” from Stratos’ album Autumnal Summer.

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, contest sponsor Battlegames Magazine, our Creative Commons license and contact information (find us on Facebook and Twitter).

We hope you enjoy this episode of the CWF Game Cast and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Xbox Live with gamertag cwfgamecast.

Our intro song is “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

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CWF Game Cast Episode 52: Neil Shuck & Meeples & Miniatures

April 24, 2011 Jonathan J. Reinhart 2 Comments

CWF #52: Neil Shuck & Meeples & Miniatures [ 1:26:20 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (48)

Host Tom Barbalet’s records this very special episode featuring one of the most influential and all-around great guy in the world of gaming podcasting. Tom interviews the one, the only, Neil Shuck of Meeples & Miniatures (M&M).

The two adopt a View from the Veranda format. They discuss a myriad of topics. Tom gets answers to all the subjects we’ve been dying to learn about. Neil tells all about his gaming history, how Meeples & Miniatures was born on Jan 2007, how Henry Hyde of Battlegames Magazine and Neil formed their incredible friendship, why the View from the Veranda started, who some of the notable M&M listeners are, and why Neil whispers on his show.

Both Tom and Neil reminisce about the early days of miniatures gaming. Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader, Warhammer Fantasy, the original Space Hulk, and Blood Bowl all receive mentions. Neil lists early gaming podcasts that influenced him such as Solo Wargaming, All About Miniatures, The Dice Tower, Boardgames to Go, and of course It’s Time for Games by Richard Denning who also wrote article(s), which appeared in the old Wargames Illustrated (before Battlefront acquired the magazine).

A little bit of time is spent discussing Warmachine, the early days of the CWF Game Cast (episode 1 debuted 8/17/2006), Neil’s accent, and listener feedback. Neil mentions how listener feedback helps to encourage him to continue podcasting.

The conversation ends and the Music to Game By segment is back with Bailey Records’ “Darkrider Returneth” from Stratos’ album Cybernet Official Roleplaying Soundtrack.

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, contest sponsor Battlegames Magazine, our Creative Commons license and contact information (find us on Facebook and Twitter).

We hope you enjoy this episode of the CWF Game Cast and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Xbox Live with gamertag cwfgamecast.

The intro song is “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

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CWF Game Cast Episode 49: Tom Takes Over

March 28, 2011 Jonathan J. Reinhart 3 Comments

CWF #49: Tom Takes Over (3-7-11) [ 47:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (21)

Host Tom Barbalet’s records a solo show to cover for Jonathan who was sick with the zombie flu (actually, a severe respiratory virus that grossly exacerbated his asthma).

As usual the week in wargaming is discussed. Field of Chaos along with other book titles are mentioned. Tom gives thumbs up to a few of them.

He cites some of his favorite GW models such as Space Orks and Imperial Guard Steel Legion.

Tom reminds listeners about the War at Sea contest. It ends on March 31, 2011. He also unveils his own contest. The Field of Chaos Political Compass Contest will reward four listeners with their own physical copies of Tom’s book…Field of Chaos.

Listeners need to go to The Political Compass, answer the questions, and then e-mail Tom (at tom@nobleape.com) with the quadrant (top right, top left, bottom right, bottom left) that you are in.

One winner from each quadrant will receive a physical copy of the Field of Chaos. One lucky winner will also receive a copy of Battlegames Magazine courtesy of Henry Hyde.

While discussing the new contest, Tom reveals his funny side as he good-naturedly pokes fun at Jonathan.

Discussion winds down with Tom mentioning potential upcoming guests including Henry Hyde, (confirmed guest) Neil Shuck, and (confirmed guest) Steven MacLaughlin. Hyde is Editor of Battlegames Magazine, Shuck is host of the hugely popular Meeples & Miniatures podcast, and MacLaughlin is co-host of the amazing Flames of War oriented WWPD: News From the Front podcast.

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, contest sponsor Battlegames Magazine, our Creative Commons license and contact information (find us on Facebook and Twitter).

We hope you enjoy this episode of the CWF Game Cast and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Xbox Live with gamertag cwfgamecast.

The intro song is “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

*NOTE* Henry Hyde is the Editor of Battlegames Magazine. Battlegames Magazine is a recurring contest sponsor for us.

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Jonathan is Featured Guest for The Gate Stormers Inaugural Podcast Episode

March 19, 2011 Jonathan J. Reinhart 2 Comments

My friend Drew runs The Gate Stormers blog and podcast. He interviewed me for the debut episode of his podcast. I reveal how I started this blog and podcast, which is a story also told on Stone Ape #19 New England Gaming Vegas With Jonathan Reinhart [October 31, 2010], amongst myriad other topics. Before I continue I need to warn you that The Gate Stormers podcast is explicit. It may contain curse words and adult themes. It is not work safe and not family friendly.

I discuss my time at TotalCon 25 and ask Drew to go to TotalCon 26. Drew quizzes me on how my family views my gaming, focusing on my storing massive numbers of models at my parent’s house. I show my affinity for the words “uhh” and “umm.” Clearly, I haven’t learned to avoid verbal placeholders despite podcasting for as long as I have.

As the show draws to a close I reveal a secret giveaway prize for The Gate Stormers listeners.

Check out my interview at Episode 1 – Interview Jon Reinhart at The Gate Stormers for your chance to win a FREE prize!

Many thanks to Drew for interviewing me. It was a blast!

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Battleground Games Plainville Celebrates Grand Opening

October 18, 2010 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

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Battleground Games & Hobbies celebrated the Grand Opening of its Plainville location on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The fun started at 10am and CWF GameCast began the party at 9:30am with a quick stop to nearby Dunkin Donuts to fuel up on a Mocha Coolata (skim milk please, hold the whipped cream).

The event got off to a slow start with a handful of pre-teen regulars hanging out before I arrived. As the clock inched towards 10:30 and then 11am more people arrived. Sadly, a handful of events were canceled at the last minute. Privateer Press once again let down gamers when three Press Gangers could not attend to run demos of Warmachine/Hordes. The strong Warmachine/Hordes BG crowd also could not attend to run demos so those went the way of the dodo. A table was arranged with Island of Blood components for Warhammer Fantasy Battle but suffered from a lack of any knowledgeable WFBer to run the demo.

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Battleground Games Plainville Grand Opening October 16, 2010

October 11, 2010 Jonathan J. Reinhart 1 Comment

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Battleground Games & Hobbies is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its Plainville location on Saturday, October 16, 2010 starting at 10am. Head to 25 Taunton Street in Plainville for the festivities.

In celebration there will be lots of fun and prizes. Demos of 40k, Fantasy, and Warmachine/Hordes will run all day long. There will be several tables available for open gaming. Demos of such fantastic games like Castle Ravenloft and Dominion (exact games to be determined) will entice board gamers. A scaled down Magic tournament is being held (each participant gets free booster packs).

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3rd Annual Warhammer 40k Megabattle Pictures

March 21, 2010 Jonathan J. Reinhart 2 Comments

Here are the promised pictures from Battleground Games’ 3rd Annual Warhammer 40k Megabattle. Earlier we live-blogged the event sharing remarks from the participants along with our own observations.

We took 200+ pictures over 4 hours. Unfortunately a bunch of them were dreadful so we deleted those leaving behind 150+ decent pictures. As usual we are putting the call out to all others who have pictures from the event. We wish to share them in this single location for everyone’s viewing pleasure.

Even after that a lot of them are poorly exposed or blurry. The camera I used wasn’t my usual and that resulted in some dreadful pictures. I’m hoping Photoshop can clean them up enough transforming them into something decent. Rather than make you wait for the finished product I share the first shots here.

If you have any pictures please contact me at cwfgamecast@wargamingforums.com. Or feel free to call, txt, IM, post on the BG forums, or let me know in person.

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3rd Annual Warhammer 40k Megabattle for Battleground Games

March 20, 2010 Jonathan J. Reinhart 6 Comments

Reporting live from the third annual 40k megabattle hosted by Battleground Games in Abington.

The event is wrapping up it’s fifth turn and the game as well. The forces of Disorder have made a win by their opponents impossible by obliterating all enemy troops on the Moon table.

They credit their success to a gigantic Titan and superior intelligence. The battle wages on in the sewers where Order is slowly decimating evil’s vile stench. Or maybe that is the decomposing bodies.

The gigantic center table is up for grabs despite a valiant struggle from the Imperium’s air force.

We have tons of pics to share once their uploaded. Hopefully we’ll soon have the results. As always we eagerly wait the video footage.

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