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CWF Administrative Fixes

Recently, visitors may have experienced some difficulties with the blog. I was alerted to a few problems that needed to be fixed.

The most pressing issue concerned registering a user account. Some users were notified they did not have sufficient Javascript capabilities, others could not log in to their account for the first time, and others never received their logins. I utilize a variety of anti-spam, anti-virus, and anti-bot capabilities to preserve the blog’s integrity while also making sure visitors have a safe gaming environment. Those methods were a little too stringent. With some tweaking I have been able to solve all of the problems that some users faced when registering their accounts.

The other area of concern were our image galleries. We have many galleries showcasing card scans, screen shots, press photos, and more for the games we discuss. When we upgraded to the latest version of WordPress, and associated plugins, an error triggered one of them. The afflicted plugin helped us to better manage our media library. But, it was diseased and caused the images to not display. We have removed that plugin and are happy to state that our image galleries are properly functioning.

I apologize for the inconvenience these problems have caused you. If you notice any other problems, please send us an e-mail at cwfgamecast [at] wargamingforums [dot] com.

12-7-Games Announces Pre-orders for AAM Counter Offensive & WAS Set V

12-7-Games, proud sponsor of the CWF Game Cast, is now able to accept pre-orders on two pending historical miniatures games.

The new Axis & Allies Minis set is called Counter Offensive. It has a tentative release date of October 26, 2010 (for more information see Axis & Allies ForuMINI :: Counter-Offensive, 1941-1943, Information So Far, Aug 8). 12-7-Games is now accepting pre-orders for this set. Pre-order pricing is as follows:
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Battleground Games Plainville Pictures

We have the first shots inside Battleground Games & Hobbies Plainville. The store is being renovated to fit the needs of a game store. In these pictures you will see Derek Lloyd, owner, and two BG regulars (Rich and Bryan) helping to paint the store. All photos were taken by Chase Laquidara, BG Plainville manager, and belong to Battleground Games.

We will update you with changes as new photos become available.

Battleground Games Announces Plainville Store

Derek Lloyd, the owner of Battleground Games & Hobbies, announced the opening of a second store in Plainville on the Foxboro border. Lloyd made the announcement in a press release on the store’s Facebook group and on the store’s online message board.

Big news! We are excited to announce that Battleground Games & Hobbies is expanding! The lease is signed and we will be opening a second store at 25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA (near Attleboro/Foxboro). A September 1st opening is planned, followed by a Grand Opening Celebration shortly after. The new location will have all that you’ve come to expect from our Abington store and more: a clean, well-stocked, diverse game store that works hard to provide a comfortable, inviting environment for the community to enjoy.

After work today I visited The Whiz Store on Rte 9 East in Westborough (NOTE: FoW fans will know The Whiz from the FoW website because they hold FoW regional qualifiers). I have been following them on Facebook for many months and chatted online with one of their regulars. Everything online sounded amazing and to top it off they’re doing a sale 20-80% off.

It is a huge store taking up two normal storefronts. I don’t know its square footage but it has to be a lot. The store sells a variety of products from greeting cards and beanie babies to model trains and Flames of War. It feels like at its heart it is a traditional hobby store that is branching into gaming. The majority of floor space is for traditional hobby products (models, paint, terrain materials) mixed with educational toys. There is a handful of gaming tables, 4×4 in size, with terrain on them scattered throughout the store. Display counters with beautifully painted models are some of the first things to see as you enter. A medium sized game room in the back was filled with orderly magic players. The most notable thing about the store is the quiet. Twenty plus people were playing Magic, a handful plopped elsewhere, but the entire store was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
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