CWF Game Cast Episode 42: Battlestar Galactica Wiki and J. James Beaudoin

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Co-hosts Jonathan J. Reinhart and Tom Barbalet discuss their weeks in gaming. Jonathan focuses on his recent game of Dungeons & Dragons. Tom discusses work on his Noble Warfare simulation. A lively discussion, in which the pair disagrees, of Games Workshop price points for models ensues.

The focus is guest J. “Joe” James Beaudoin and his many endeavors but mainly the Battlestar Galactica Wiki. Joe discusses his work as VP of White Eye Productions, a burgeoning independent comic company where he sheds light on the company’s founding and pending storylines.

He spends time discussing the Battlestar Galactica Wiki from its formation, growth, buyout offer from Wikia, and its future in a post-BSG world. Joe speaks briefly about his work with Propworx, a company that auctions props from TV shows, and his work with Anovos.com.

Everyone spends some time discussing funding models touching on Google ads, sponsorship, and the “PBS” appeal that is being utilized by Wikipedia.

Jonathan closes out the show with a plea for listeners to give to the less fortunate this holiday season. He highlights The Whiz on Rte 9 East in Westborough, MA as a Toys for Tots drop off location. Please bring a new and unwrapped toy or game to The Whiz and leave it at the designated Toys for Tots bin. Or, donate your Whiz Rewards and The Whiz will donate 110% of its value to Toys for Tots.

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 GameCast and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com.

*Disclaimer*
Jonathan J. Reinhart volunteers in his spare time as PR Coordinator for FrakMedia! Productions in an unpaid capacity.

Podcast Episode 42 Delayed

Episode 42: Battlestar Wiki with Joe Beaudoin will be delayed. This episode, recorded yesterday on Talkshoe, has not been released by them for us to edit and publish to our listeners.

They normally release a recording the same day, which allows us plenty of time to edit the episode so that we meet our late Monday/early Tuesday weekly release.

We sincerely apologize for this delay and any inconvenience it may cause our listeners. We are doing our best to get the recording from Talkshoe and will edit, then release, it as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

CWF GameCast Episode 41 1/2: First Guest Reminder J James Beaudoin

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Jonathan J. Reinhart solos this mini-cast. He reminds everyone that J “Joe” James Beaudoin will be the first guest for the CWF Game Cast in Episode 42. Episode 42 will be published late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

Jonathan and co-host Tom Barbalet will talk with Joe about a myriad of topics including, but not limited to, Joe’s experiences at CEO of FrakMedia Productions, LLC., VP of White Eye Productions, Project Leader of the Battlestar Galactica Wiki, role as graphic designer for the CWF Game Cast, his gaming, and how he nurtures and maintains a vibrant fan community.

Jonathan asks listeners to give to the less fortunate this holiday season. He informs listeners they can drop off a new, unused, and unwrapped toy or game at The Whiz on Rte 9 East in Westborough. They are an official drop site for Toys for Tots. Or, you can donate your Whiz reward coupon and they will donate 110% of its value to Toys for Tots.

s 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 GameCast and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com.

*Disclaimer*
Jonathan J. Reinhart volunteers in his spare time as PR Coordinator for FrakMedia! Productions in an unpaid capacity.

CWF GameCast Episode 41: Holiday Gift Guide 2010

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Co-hosts Jonathan J. Reinhart and Tom Barbalet discuss the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. This return to the annual gift guide highlights our picks for this holiday season.

Our respective weeks in gaming includes Jonathan discussing the book Spies of the Balkans by Alan Furst as inspiration for Flames of War. Tom discusses his Noble Warfare simulation as it has grown out of the Noble Ape software.

The bulk of the show focuses on the Holiday Gift Guide. We share our picks, which can be seen at CWF Holiday Gift Guide 2010. One thing we do not mention in the podcast is to purchase a gift certificate from with the FLGS where the gamer(s) in your life shop and play. That is a great gift if you don’t quite know what they want or need.

The show winds down with Jonathan discussing how to play War at Sea online in a Play by e-Mail (PBeM) type setup using Skype and a set of online maps. He recommends this to Tom and for all gamers who don’t have WASers nearby to play with.

A brief discussion of Tom’s Wikipedia entry and his fandom including one person at a recent NPR recording who exclaimed in delight “IT’S YOU!”

Jonathan reminds listeners that our first guest, J. James Beaudoin who is the CEO of FrakMedia Productions LLC. (they operate the Battlestar Galactica Wiki) will appear in Episode 42 (releasing December 6th, the day before WoW: Cataclysm).

Jonathan closes out the show with a plea for listeners to give to the less fortunate this holiday season. He highlights The Whiz on Rte 9 East in Westborough, MA as a Toys for Tots drop off location. Please bring a new and unwrapped toy or game to The Whiz and leave it at the designated Toys for Tots bin. Or, donate your Whiz Rewards and The Whiz will donate 110% of its value to Toys for Tots.

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 GameCast and are eager for your feedback (both positive remarks and constructive criticism). Send it all to cwfgamecast at wargamingforums dot com.

*Disclaimer*
Jonathan J. Reinhart volunteers in his spare time as PR Coordinator for FrakMedia! Productions in an unpaid capacity.

CWF Holiday Gift Guide 2010

After an interlude of a few years the annual CWF Holiday Gift Guide has returned. This year my co-host Tom Barbalet, for our restarted podcast, and I decided to do the gift guide differently.

We each have placed items on the gift guide. Instead of merging them into a single guide we have divided the guide into two parts. The first is mine in the traditional price structure. The second is Tom’s.

Shopping for others is never easy and even more difficult when shopping for gamers. Perhaps you don’t play the game(s) they do. Perhaps you don’t even understand gaming. Or perhaps you can’t keep track of what the gamer in your life does and does not own. We hope to remove the mystery with our annual Holiday Gift Guide. Picking anything from this guide is sure to make any gamer happy.

Jonathan’s List
Under $15

  1. Zombie Dice. This is our #1 overall pick for this gift guide. FLGS, online vendors.
  2. CCG Boosters. Magic and World of Warcraft are most popular. FLGS, online vendors.
  3. Basing Material. Static grass, Woodland Scenics Field Grass, flock, pebbles, etc are heavily used by all miniatures gamers regardless of game or setting. FLGS, online vendors
  4. Chessex 16mm D6 . You can never have enough dice. Chessex makes aesthetically pleasing sets and you can also use them to play Farkle. FLGS, online vendors.
  5. Zap A Gap Glue. All models need glue for assembly. This is a perfect stocking stuffer. FLGS, online vendors.

Under $50

  1. 3D Historical Island Set 1. Custom made 3D islands for War at Sea or any other WWII naval miniatures game. Includes Wake, Midway, Bouganville, Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal, and a shoal. Waterline Miniatures & More exclusive.
  2. Axis & Allies Token Set. Custom made tokens from Litko Aerosystems are the perfect replacement to the ones from Wizards of the Coast and even better than Gale Force 9’s. Litko Aerosystems exclusive
  3. Flames of War Army Books. Most army books are under $50 but some are $50 or more. The new gift box set covering D-Day is a great buy. FLGS, online vendors.
  4. World of Warcraft. You can get earlier releases for under $50. Cataclysm, especially collector’s edition, is more. Don’t forget the playing time with a prepaid game card. Blizzard’s online store, EB Games, Gamestop, Best Buy, online vendors.

$100 and Up

  1. eReader or iPad. The easiest way to carry electronic formats of sourcebooks, FAQs, rules updates, and light reading. I use my iPad to look up rules, blog, share pictures, and much more. The Barnes & Noble Nook (Color if possible) is our choice for eReader. Apple stores/online, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble.
  2. Rule Book. All of the rule books for the major games are at least $50. Flames of War, Warhammer 40k, and Warmachine all fall into this category. FLGS, online vendors.
  3. Xbox 360/Game Consoles. Best Buy, Toys R Us, Amazon, etc.
  4. Professional Paint Job – Price varies. Have your army professionally painted. Check out Blue Table Painting for an example.

Tom’s List

Some Chechens and some Russians;

http://www.redstarminiatures.eu/shop.html

Some figures for a similar game themed around the Iraq theater;

http://www.stanjohansenminiatures.com/jihad.htm

Similar figures from Eureka Modern;

http://eurekamin.com.au/index.php?cPath=87_126_150&sort=3a&page=3

Alternative FoW figures;

http://www.forgedinbattle.com/index.php?cPath=22&osCsid=aa93c6e89d0421b3c99352dc7f384e29

KR Multicase;

http://www.krmulticase.com/aboutus.html

If I’m looking for slightly more sensible WWII figures;

http://shop.warlordgames.co.uk/germans-108-c.asp

Oh… thanks to General Splatton for the reminder;

http://www.youtube.com/user/Generalsplatton#p/u/28/OCTQ_eufw6Y

… Anything from;

http://www.gamezoneminiatures.de/index.php/language/en/XTCsid/fb2638db7ba680ee4c57fc24ea46771a

Here’s where I put my money last year;

http://renegademiniatures.com/ww1.htm