Gaming Time Capsule with Bob Yates – Wargaming Recon #271

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Joshua Shoobridge hosts this episode featuring long time gamer, Bob Yates.  Bob can be seen in the award-winning documentary Word From a Gamer directed by Steven Wollett (award-winning director and friend of the show).  He has been gaming since his early childhood.   Although he considers himself more of an RPG and board gamer, many of us play more than just wargames and minis.

Bob discusses his early years in gaming and the evolution of tabletop gaming to current day.  He is a beloved GM at conventions where he implements characters for RPGs.  He shares tips on how to successfully game with kids.  You can find Bob at the Total Confusion tabletop gaming convention in Marlborough, Massachusetts where he is a VIP.

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Alyssa Faden LIVE – Wargaming Recon #270

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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.

You can stay current with her at:

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Farewell Adrian – Wargaming Recon #269

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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

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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.

You can stay current with her at:

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