In this episode Colin and Paul discuss WWII Tactical Wargames, including Advanced Squad Leader, Advanced Tobruk System, Lock'n Load, Conflict of Heroes, Combat Commander, TCS, Panzer Grenadier and others. This episode also features Moritz Eggert, reviewing Combat Commander. There is also a new contest to win a copy of ATS Stalingrad Large Hex edition.
I'm going to post a separate thread for the competition. If you want to enter post there. If you post your entry here I'll still count it, but I'd rather separate them.
Links The Adventuring Party check out the Non Exp episodes they are the wargaming one http://theadventuringparty.libsyn.com/index.php?post_category=podcasts
I've Been Diced http://ivebeendiced.blogspot.com/
The Two Half Squads http://www.the2halfsquads.com/
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16 Responses:
June 6th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
OMG less blather about what constitutes a tactical game and more talk ABOUT them!
June 6th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Well you will be happy to know it is about a 10minute segment in a 2 1/2 hour podcast, so you won’t have to endure too much.
June 9th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Just a note–the first Lock ‘n Load game was “Forgotten Heroes,” which covered the Vietnam War.
June 9th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Cheers Paul, I’m thinking of picking it up. I quite liked Lock ‘n Load and I’ve got a couple friends who like it too.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I haven’t played Forgotten Heroes; I have played Band of Heroes, which I like. But I’m primarily interested in operational and strategic level games.
June 22nd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
I know the podcast was pretty long, but someday I’d hope that you cover some of the variations in playing WWII Ground Tactical wargames, particularly ASL, ASLSK, ATS, and the “Heroes” series of LNL games–particularly double-blind umpired games using scenarios where neither player is sure of the opponent victory conditions or order of battle. Some of the best games I’ve ever played or umpired were of this genre….
June 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 pm
That is an interesting thought Eric, it hadn’t occured to me to be honest. Umpired games can be pretty fun and I think it would be interesting. I would say for me personally we don’t have the community here to support that, at least in auckland, but it would be very cool.
July 18th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I’ve never seen a tactical game that included elements of the operational - so I’m not sure why the podcasters would suggest it is hard to tell what is a tactical game and what isn’t. “Blather” is a good description, as the other commentor noted.
I have a hard time understanding the appeal of these 2-hour podcasts. There are a number of excellent websites that will define a “tactical wargame” in seconds if I just go and read them. You’re not offering anything new. A ten minute segment with some humour, or an interview with someone connected to the industry, would be of far more interest. Two or three unknowns sitting around gabbing to each other in an obviously unscripted environment is not giving me any value. Hobby time is scarce and precious - sorry, but I’d rather be playing a game than listening to this. You’re not entertaining and you’re not educating if all you’re doing is arguing with each other. Figure out what you want to say, and then say it - efficiently. Turn on a radio and start taking notes on what they’re doing.
August 25th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Hey guys, I enjoyed your podcast on tactical wargames. I like your analytical style and I like the two hour length too, and I do look forward to TheNoiseB4Defeat. I have a topic suggestion for you: D-Day Games. I recently purchased three new games that all involve D-Day: “Liberty Roads” by Hexasim Games, “Normandy ‘44″ by Mark Simonitch/GMT Games, and “D-DAY Omaha Beach” by Decision Games, which is a solitaire game. All of these games are getting a lot of buzz and doing a topic devoted to D-Day games should prove interesting. You could also compare and contrast these new games with older D-Day games such as Breakout Normandy. What do you think?
September 8th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I think that is a great idea Steven, I’ve only played Liberty Roads, but N44 looks quite good. I’m sure DDay at Omaha beach could be looked at too.
October 6th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Hi chaps
Just discovered your podcasts and enjoy them as background listening when painting up miniatures or settting up a board wargame. Keep up the good work.
Cheers From N.Ireland UK
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