CWF Game Cast Episode 45: Hello 2011

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Co-hosts Jonathan J. Reinhart and Tom Barbalet catch up after Tom’s absence. Tom discusses the Close Combat computer games and their relation to Flames of War. Jonathan discusses World of Warcraft and Hobbit Houses. He follows up with Zombie Dice and the board game Pandemic as played with his friend Paul Castillo. Both cover their Christmas, highlighting gifts and experiences.

Tom gives his 24 hour impression of the Field of Glory ruleset. Both discuss their plans for 2011 with Tom announcing his belief that this podcast deserves 1,000 listeners. A discussion of podcast promos ensues with many podcasts being mentioned. Jonathan mentions sponsorship options before delving into TotalCon 25. He then announces gaming events for January before mentioning the release of Goblins in the Streets by Imperium Star Games. A discussion of the Xbox 360 occurs along with another on the Name Our Podcast contest.

Listeners are asked to send their suggestions to rename the podcast. All suggestions will be taken under advisement. Please send podcast names to us at cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com or post them as a comment on the blog or on our Facebook page.

A promo for the New England Podcasting group is shared along with our promo Tom made for the WWPD: News From the Front podcast.

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.

Links Referenced
Hobbit House on Youtube
Merry Christmas, Mr. Reinhart
Field of Glory
WWPD: News From the Front
Meeples & Miniatures
Podhammer
40k Radio
New England Podcasting
C.C. Chapman’s Podcasts & Endeavors
Comedy4Cast
Manic Mommies
Matthew Ebel
Voodo Radio
Mind of Men
Metrowest Media Makers
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Total Con
Adler Hobby
The Whiz
Battleground Games & Hobbies
Battleground Games & Hobbies Facebook Page
Avatar Games
Imperium Star Games

TotalCon 25 Releases Events Listing

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!

TotalCon 25 Puffing Billy Board Game Tournament

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

Sneak Peek Side Quest 2 Goblins in the Streets

Imperium Star Games is following up their initial hit, Temple of Stone, with Side Quest 002 Goblins in the Streets, which releases on 1/11/11 (tomorrow) from DriveThruRPG.com for just $2.50.

Goblins is their second D&D 4e adventure from their Side Quest line. It does officially release TODAY but Adam McLaughlin, the owner, games at Battleground Games & Hobbies and he was nice enough to give us an advance copy.

The adventure is geared for a party of five adventurers levels 6-8 but can be adapted to any other level.

A small town is being terrorized by a gang of goblins, they have driven off the trade caravans, ruined crops and are kidnapping anyone who is out at night. the local law have either been killed or run off, if something isn’t done soon they may take the whole town and spread to others.

We will be giving away a few copies of this adventure to five people who submit name suggestions for our podcast that we like the best! Send us your suggestions now before we run out of Goblins in the Streets.

You can buy your own copy of Goblins in the Streets via DriveThruRPG for just $2.50 and can get Side Quest 001 Temple of Stone FREE!

Podcast Episode 45 Delayed, No Episode on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dear Listeners,

Eepisode 45 of the podcast has been delayed. Additionally, no episode will be released on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

There was a death in my family on Friday, January 7th. This, along with the almost 2 hours and 30 minute running time of Episode 45 (before editing), has resulted in the delay of that episode’s release.

We normally record on Tuesday evenings, which allows me to edit the episode and release it late the following Monday evening/early the following Tuesday morning. Between the wake and funeral I will not have the time to record Episode 46 as usual. I am deeply sorry to make you, our faithful listeners, wait for Episode 45’s release and also to make you wait an extra week for Episode 46 to be recorded and then released.

Please know that Tom and I will return to co-hosting the podcast on a weekly basis after this time of sorrow for my family.

Thank you, in advance, for your understanding.

-Jonathan