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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Vacations for Wargamers – Wargaming Recon #267

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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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2021 Escaping the Dumpster Fire -Wargaming Recon #266

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Kicking off the 2021 season with a bang, Adrian co-hosts this episode as we touch on so many topics.  Everything from virtual cons to canceled in person cons, from recent gaming purchases to what we have no intention of buying, from updates on cool Kickstarter projects to where things stand with our Kickstarter project, and we can’t forget to mention the usual antics that exist whenever Jonathan and Adrian are together.

This very special episode calls back to many of the running jokes from the show while also venturing forth where it has boldly not gone before.

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