Tag: charity

Paper Terrain – Wargaming Recon #124

Paper Terrain Too often paper terrain is overlooked in favor of buildings made of resin, plastic, MDF, or polystyrene. We explain the pros and cons of paper terrain. Then we recommend a few paper terrain resources. Pros Affordable or FREE Easy to build a varied collection Quick to obtain Cons… Read More»

Extra Life 24hr Game-a-thon 2014

The Extra Life is a charity with the purpose of helping ill children. There are many children out there who suffer from scary diseases. On a daily basis these kids deal with diseases like cancer and cystic fibrosis to name two. Some of those kids have families who cannot afford… Read More»

Wargaming Recon #103: 25hr Game-a-thon for Children’s Hospital

25 Hour Game-a-thon for Children’s Hospital Can gaming help those in need? The answer is a resounding YES! Each year the Extra Life organization puts on a game-a-thon where gamers, like you and me, play games for 24 hours to raise money for their local children’s hospital. All of the… Read More»

In Memorium: Donald Featherstone, 1918-2013

Donald Featherstone was a man who left a beautifully lasting image on the wargaming hobby. People who never heard his name are playing games that can only exist because of the life that Mr. Featherstone lived. Few individuals can legitimately say they wrote the book on any given subject. When… Read More»

Wargaming Recon #91: Aaron Bostian and How Wargamers Can Give Back

Aaron Bostian blogging at the Fancy Wars.

Aaron shares the many ways that he gives back in his community. Jonathan discusses the 3 mile walk he is doing on May 18, 2013 to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. You can DONATE HERE. We also discuss: