Grief, LEGO, and Gaming – Wargaming Recon #275

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

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Referencing the award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, Jonathan shares how chronic depression, anxiety, and grief caused Jonathan to feel like a sinking ship with no land in sight.

That is until Jonathan rediscovered a love of LEGO.  LEGO is more than a building toy.  It can even be used for tabletop gaming.  Listen to this episode to hear the tale.  You’ll also find out about some upcoming podcast guests and topics.

“Dear Jonathan, today is going to be a good day and here’s why…..”

If you, or someone you know, is with depression, anxiety, and/or grief please consider looking at Harvard Medical School’s “Ways to support someone who is grieving” or reach out to a friend or therapist (you can find trained therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and support groups through Psychology Today’s website).  You are not alone.

Seeking help is NOT weakness.  Sometimes we all need help and that is ok. 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…)

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Lessons From Pandemic – Wargaming Recon #274

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Jonathan J. Reinhart

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Kicking off the 2022 season with some lessons Jonathan has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Jonathan shares a few lessons that apply to the tabletop battlefield and everyday life.  The global pandemic has impacted many individuals in a variety of ways.

If you, or someone you know, is mourning a loved one please consider looking at Harvard Medical School’s “Ways to support someone who is grieving” or reach out to a friend or therapist (you can find trained therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and support groups through Psychology Today’s website).  You don’t have to mourn alone.

Seeking help is NOT weakness.  Sometimes we all need help and that is ok. 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…)  You are not alone.

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Oathmark – Wargaming Recon #273

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Robert Dunn

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In this episode Joshua talks about Oathmark by Joseph A. McCullough. Joshua gives a review of the game and covers the mechanics. He explains how to build your units and the different miniatures you can use.

Joseph’s bio can be found here.

The Oathmark rulebook can be found here.

Additional resources are found here.

The bases Joshua uses can be found here.

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Gaming During Australian COVID-19 Lockdown – Wargaming Recon #272

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Robert Dunn

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Australia is in lockdown because of COVID-19.  While many may think this means gaming isn’t possible, Joshua Shoobridge shares why that isn’t true.

He discusses his gaming and hobby experiences during lockdown.  They cover everything from painting minis, trying new painting techniques, and even a dive into 3D printing.

As we all now know, it is difficult to play games with someone else during a lockdown.  Like many, Joshua used other tools to make that possible.  He chats about using the Roll20 website for roleplaying games (RPGs) along with Table Top Simulator on Stream to get his gaming fix.

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Gaming Time Capsule with Bob Yates – Wargaming Recon #271

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Robert Dunn

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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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