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

February 11, 2013 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

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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 48: TotalCon 25 and Bay Area Travels

March 13, 2011 Jonathan J. Reinhart 2 Comments

CWF #48: TotalCon 25 and Bay Area Travels (3-1-11) [ 1:32:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (11)

Hosts Jonathan J. Reinhart and Tom Barbalet’s record together for the first time in weeks. Jonathan reviews his first trip to a con when he attended TotalCon 25. Tom recounts his trip to the Californian Bay area with coverage of their local book and game stores.
Some discussion is held of Rick Priestley leaving Games Workshop. Tom remembers that we had the scoop before the rumors even hit the blogosphere. He asks Henry Hyde to get the skinny and let us know.

Jonathan updates the War at Sea contest, first mentioned in Episode 47, and then discusses the new blog design. Tom throws down the gauntlet to WWPD: News From the Front in relation to our War at Sea contest. The contest ends on March 31, 2011.

Discussion winds down with Tom talking about his book, Field of Chaos.

As always we conclude with a message from our sponsor, 12-7-Games.com, 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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Wanted: New England Gaming Events

January 31, 2011 Jonathan J. Reinhart 7 Comments

Attention Game Store Owners, Convention Organizers, and Gamers. We want to promote the businesses you love, the games you play, and the cons you attend. Please share information on New England gaming events with us.

In particular we’d love to know about tournaments, pre-releases, and weekly game sessions open to new players. Previously we have promoted Warmachine/Hordes tournaments at Battleground Games & Hobbies and The Whiz. We’ve also promoted Warhammer 40k, and Magic: The Gathering events. Plus, we’re currently promoting TotalCon.

Please e-mail us the event information or tell us how to find that information online. We will include all pertinent information, time constraints allowing, in our podcast and other applicable formats.

Our podcast is recorded every Tuesday and releases the following week (usually late Monday/early Tuesday). Keep that in mind when telling us about an event. In effect, we will need at least 2 weeks notice prior to an event for us to include it in a show.

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TotalCon 25 Releases Events Listing

January 14, 2011 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

TotalCon has released the events listing for TotalCon 25. You can find the complete list of events, by game type (RPG, Board Game, Minis, CCGs, Workshops, etc) on their website. Below you will find the highlights.

If you weren’t planning on going to TotalCon 25 before, then hopefully these events will change your mind.

Highlights:
Frank Mentzer and Tim Kask (some of the orginial remaining TSR, Inc partners with Gary Gygax) coming in to sponsor a special OLD SCHOOL RPG area! Over 25 old school games offered plus a special meet-n-greet with them on Friday afternoon!

INDUSTRY GUESTS: Mark Edwards, Andre Kruppa, Jay Libby, Brad Younie, Jeff Talanian, James “Dregg” Carpio, Ben Gerber, Don Higgins, Rone Barton, Lou Argesta, Peter “Blix” Bryant, Ethan Gilsdorf, Frank Mentzer, Tim Kask, Tom Vasel, Eric Summerer, and Jim Reed

IRON GM SEMI-REGIONAL COMPETITION: GMs and Players get three indregidents to create scenario’s and characters in one hour then settle in for 4 hours of role-playing madness. All participants get chances to win prizes. Players get to judge the GMs and the Winning GM wins a trip to GenCon 2011 to represent New England for the national title!! Space is limited, register early!!

THE DICE TOWER: Nationally known boardgaming podcast with hosts Tom Vasel, Eric Summerer, and Jim Reed will be on hand running events, tournaments, and doing a podcast from TotalCon 25!

GAME PANELS: Learn about game designing, creating scenario’s and more from the best in the industry hosted by Peter Blix Bryant and friends plus SPECIAL Bonus: Come see his LIVE TRIC-TRAC podcast.

FLAMES OF WAR NATIONAL QUALIFIER, GIANT MONSTER SMASH, NE REGIONAL CAR WARS CHAMPIONSHIP, CLASSIC BATTLETECH, TC CIRCVS MAXIMVS AND MORE!

MOVIE PREMIER!! Ninja Zombies from local movie producers :)

NORTH AMERICAN CATAN CHAMPIONSHIP: Win a trip to GenCon 2011 for a 1 of only 32 seats for the North American Catan Championship. Winner of NACC gets a free trip to the Worlds in 2012.

Full RPGA and Pathfinder areas, both with Battle Interactives!

Over 400 events, 17 Industry Guests running events, dealer hall, exhibitors, and more await you. Check it all out www.totalcon.com. Come join the fun!

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TotalCon 25 Puffing Billy Board Game Tournament

January 13, 2011 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

TotalCon has released the categories for their Puffing Billy tournament. As you can see from the categories, Puffing Billy is a train-themed board game tournament. Trains are very popular and train-themed board games have a large following.

Be sure to get plugged into the Puffing Billy tournament at TotalCon 25!

Here are the new catagories for the Puffing Billy tournament

1 Ticket to Ride – all board game variants
2 Empire Builder – all variants
3 18XX – all variants
4 Union Pacific, Santa Fe, Freight Train, Ticket to Ride Card Game, Station Master,
Hell Rails, On the Underground, Trans America / Trans Europe
5 Settlers of America, Metro, Streetcar, Chicago Express, Steel Driver, Trainsport,
Railway Rivals / Dampfross, Stephenson’s Rocket, Days of Steam,
and all other 2 hour games
6 Railways of the World – all variants, Railroad Tycoon
7 Express, Brass / Age of Industry, and all other 3 hour games
8 Silverton, Steam / Age of Steam
9 Rail Baron, Baltimore and Ohio, and all other 4 hour or longer games

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Adler Hobby Hosts 2 FoW Events @ TotalCon 25 in Mansfield

December 30, 2010 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

Adler Hobby is a dedicated game store in New Hampshire that has a strong focus on Flames of War. The owner is a friend of a gaming buddy and he has invited us (through my gaming buddy) to come up to NH and visit their store. We’re hoping to make that happen in the new year. But, the really good news for all of you is that Adler Hobby is making an appearance at Total Con 25 ( February 24-27, 2011) in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Adler is hosting two FoW events. The first is a 1,500pt Early War, Blitzkrieg event on Saturday, February 26th 10am-5:30pm (awards at 5:30pm, last round ends at 5pm). It will have three 2-hour rounds with 1/2 hour breaks in between each round (used to switch tables and tally scores). There will be prize support including support from Battlefront Miniatures and painted platoons provided by Adler.

The second is a national qualifier event on Sunday, February 27th 9am-3pm (awards at 3pm, last round ends at 2pm). Bring a 1,750pt Mid-War force for this five hour event. All Mid-War lists are welcome but this is a Mid-War Monster Mega Battle-Qualifier. Keep that in mind when prepping your list. There will be a huge prize packet for this event and of course it will be a national qualifier if they get enough people to qualify.

You need to pre-register for each event by calling Adler Hobby. Please call them at 603-465-7072 and tell them you want to register for the FoW events at TotalCon. Gordon is the owner of Adler Hobby and he wants you to send your pre-registration army lists to his e-mail address of adlerhobby@yahoo.com.

Please let him know you found out about this from the CWF Game Cast!

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CWF-2008-4-10 News, Server Move Complete, Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis, and Musical Guest Black Crowes

July 22, 2008 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

Episode 36 with Jonathan as your host discussing News, Server Move Complete, Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis, and musical guest Black Crowes.

Show Length: 43:26

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00:00 Theme, Zombie by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

02:16 News

02:21 Event Countdowns @ CWF

War @ Sea at Battleground Games on Wednesdays

‘Ard Boyz Tournaments for 40k

Havoc XXIV in 14 Days

Total Confusion XXII Presents All Day Boardgaming at Rising Phoenix Games in Leicester on April 19th

7:02 Battlegrounds Special Offers

D&D 4th Edition Offer – Pre-order & pre-pay all 3 core books and be entered to win a free case of D&D minis.

Battleground d20 20% Off Coupon

8:53 Music to Game By Check Out “Goodbye Daughters of the Revolution” by Black Crowes

14:06 Server Move Complete/New Changes

Server Move Complete

25:20 New England Podcasters Promo

26:09 Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis

Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis = Cheap Models

Axis & Allies Minis Articles

32:07 Inside No Quarter #17 March 08

Inside No Quarter #17

40:15 Please send us feedback. E-mail it to cwfgamecast [at] wargamingforums [dot] com. Use the Contact Us Page. Go to iTunes and leave a comment. Send an IM to cwforums on AIM.

41:29 Next cast will be Wednesday April 10, 2008

42:52 Exit Theme, Pop Science by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

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CWF-2008-3-28 News, Server Move Complete, Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis, and Musical Guest Black Crowes

March 28, 2008 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

Episode 36 with Jonathan as your host discussing News, Server Move Complete, Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis, and musical guest Black Crowes.

Show Length: 43:26

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00:00 Theme, Zombie by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

02:16 News

02:21 Event Countdowns @ CWF

War @ Sea at Battleground Games on Wednesdays

‘Ard Boyz Tournaments for 40k

Havoc XXIV in 14 Days

Total Confusion XXII Presents All Day Boardgaming at Rising Phoenix Games in Leicester on April 19th

7:02 Battlegrounds Special Offers

D&D 4th Edition Offer – Pre-order & pre-pay all 3 core books and be entered to win a free case of D&D minis.

Battleground d20 20% Off Coupon

8:53 Music to Game By Check Out “Goodbye Daughters of the Revolution” by Black Crowes

14:06 Server Move Complete/New Changes

Server Move Complete

25:20 New England Podcasters Promo

26:09 Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis

Getting Out of Axis & Allies Minis = Cheap Models

Axis & Allies Minis Articles

32:07 Inside No Quarter #17 March 08

Inside No Quarter #17

40:15 Please send us feedback. E-mail it to cwfgamecast [at] wargamingforums [dot] com. Use the Contact Us Page. Go to iTunes and leave a comment. Send an IM to cwforums on AIM.

41:29 Next cast will be Wednesday April 10, 2008

42:52 Exit Theme, Pop Science by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

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CWF-2008-3-13 News, Blog Changes, Rising Phoenix Games, Bloodninja, and Robby Roadsteamer

March 13, 2008 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

Episode 35 with Jonathan as your host discussing News, Blog Changes, Rising Phoenix Games, Bloodninja, and Robby Roadsteamer. Explicit content from 20:21 ending at 24:48. Skip to 24:48 if you don’t want to listen to explicit content.

Show Length: 37:52

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00:00 Theme, Zombie by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

01:20 News

01:28 Empire Total War

Press Release

02:55 Event Countdowns @ CWF

War @ Sea at Battleground Games on Wednesdays

‘Ard Boyz Tournaments for 40k

WordPress 2.5 Releases in 4 Days

Anime Boston in 8 Days

Quake City Rumble’s Warhammer Fantasy GT in 12 Days

GameStorm Con in 15 Days

Havoc XXIV in 22 Days

Total Confusion XXII Presents All Day Boardgaming at Rising Phoenix Games in Leicester on April 19th

8:47 Battlegrounds Special Offers

D&D 4th Edition Offer – Pre-order & pre-pay all 3 core books and be entered to win a free case of D&D minis.

Battleground d20 20% Off Coupon

10:16 New Fantasy Wargames Newsletter Available

Read the March 2008 Issue

12:23 Music to Game By Check Out “Tree of Hope” by Robby Roadsteamer

15:59 Rising Phoenix Games Joins CWF

Announcement Article

Official Website

20:21 The Saga of Bloodninja Part 2 (EXPLICIT)

The iMac Tells Saga of Bloodninja Thread at SWSimForum

25:23 New England Podcasters Promo

33:16 Articles for the Blind

28:33 Blog Changes

Impended Changes

36:37 Please send us feedback. E-mail it to cwfgamecast [at] wargamingforums [dot] com. Use the Contact Us Page. Go to iTunes and leave a comment. Send an IM to cwforums on AIM.

37:05 Next cast will be Thursday March 20, 2008

37:18 Exit Theme, Pop Science by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

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CWF-2008-3-5 Gary Gygax Dies, News, White Dwarf Magazine, and BG Weird War 2

March 05, 2008 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

Episode 34 with Jonathan as your host discussing Gary Gygax Dies, News, White Dwarf Magazine, and BG Weird War 2.

Show Length: 41:50

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00:00 Theme, Zombie by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

00:54 News

00:54 Gary Gygax Passed Away

An homage to the man behind Dungeons & Dragons

Gary Gygax on Wikipedia

05:06 Dawn of War Soulstorm

Released this week

06:04 Event Countdowns @ CWF

War @ Sea at Battleground Games on Wednesdays

‘Ard Boyz Tournaments for 40k

WordPress 2.5 Releases in 5 Days

Anime Boston in 16 Days

Quake City Rumble’s Warhammer Fantasy GT in 20 Days

Total Confusion XXII Presents All Day Boardgaming at Rising Phoenix Games in Leicester on April 19th

10:35 Battlegrounds Special Offers

D&D 4th Edition Offer – Pre-order & pre-pay all 3 core books and be entered to win a free case of D&D minis.

Battleground d20 20% Off Coupon

12:00 CWF March 2008 Newsletter Available

Read Issue #9

15:40 Music to Game By Check Out “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel.

21:07 White Dwarf #338 Quick Picks

White Dwarf #338 Quick Picks Article

31:31 High Orbit Podcast Promo

33:16 BG Weird War 2

Take 2: What The?! Miniatures to Sell First Custom Figs

39:50 Please send us feedback. E-mail it to cwfgamecast [at] wargamingforums [dot] com. Use the Contact Us Page. Go to iTunes and leave a comment. Send an IM to cwforums on AIM.

40:51 Next cast will be Thursday March 13, 2008

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