Alyssa Faden LIVE – Wargaming Recon #270

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Robert Dunn

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Alyssa Faden returns in a live recording from the virtual con “Hold The Line.”  This is the virtual convention put on by the Maine Historical Wargamers Association in 2021.

Alyssa is the owner of Alyssa Faden Cartography. You can watch her streams on YouTube Monday – Wednesday. On her YouTube channel she also features reviews, tips & tricks, and a series in which she reviews her own map making. She’s raised bundles of gold coins for charities.  She’s also been an industry guest at Gary Con, TotalCon, and numerous other game conventions.

We talk about wargaming in general and discuss why it is important to keep a record of what you own. This record keeping allows Alyssa to get everything for a project in one go. Most of us should be able to take a few pointers from her.

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Father’s Day 2021

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

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Jonathan shares some musings about Father’s Day in this special micro recording for Father’s Day 2021.

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Farewell Adrian – Wargaming Recon #269

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

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THIS EPISODE FEATURES CONTENT THAT MAY BE UPSETTING TO THOSE DEAELING WITH GRIEF AND ISSUES OF EMOTIONAL/MENTAL WELLNESS. 

WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE USE THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE AREA YOU ARE IN (911 IN THE US, 999 IN THE UK, ETC…)

We are so sorry to share that Adrian Benson passed away due to complications from cancer.  Adrian was Jonathan’s co-host for a decade of episodes.

Jonathan shares some remembrances of Adrian covering their 18 years of friendship.

Stay tuned to the end of the episode to audio audio clips of Adrian from his appearance on the award-winning documentary, Word From a Gamer.

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Cartographer Alyssa Faden – Wargaming Recon #268

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

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Alyssa Faden is a creative whirlwind.  She’s a wargamer with a penchant for ancient Rome & Napoleonics.  She’s a cartographer drawing works of art for many RPGs.  She’s a Youtuber sharing reviews and tips/tricks for wargamers/RPGers alike.  She’s raised bundles of gold coins for charities.  She’s also been an industry guest at Gary Con, TotalCon, and numerous other game conventions.

We talk about her gaming origins, her artistic style, and some of the tools and equipment she uses.  Alyssa is a generous, intelligent, funny, and exceptionally talented individual.

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Vacations for Wargamers – Wargaming Recon #267

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

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As more individuals receive the COVID-19 vaccine, more locations are opening up for travel.  In the coming weeks, months, and year(s) more and more individuals will feel comfortable traveling to locations far and wide.

This episode shares places that Adrian and Jonathan think will be of interest to wargamers.  Whether you live in the United States or on another continent, there’s a location for you.

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