Category: WSS

We look at what is new for Christmas in the the latest episode of the podcast, it turns out there isn’t much new to spend your hard earned cash on (though for some reason we missed Gangs of Rome). The boys explain the analogue painting challenge, which both Jasper and Guy are taking part in…

It’s that time of the year again where we review the results of the WSS Great Wargames Survey! Have you ever wondered what is the favourite wargames genre? Have a listen and find out… >>Download<< Links Warlord Ghost Archipelago Gangs of Rome Pendraken Victrix Foundry

In this episode Angus, Guy and Jasper are joined by Criag Cartmell from the Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare, Fat Lardies Rich Clarke and some chap called Rick Priestly to discuss how they approach writing rules. Also in this episode: Forager, from Stand to Games Blood Red Skies Savage Core  My Last Sunrise, Kickstarter Grognard Files…

We’ve all had the problem of not being able to find someone to play with? In this episode Angus discusses ways to solve this problem and is joined by Neil Shuck (Meeples and Miniatures) to try a game of Command and Colours using the online gaming engine Vassal. And Murray Dahm (Ancient Warfare Podcast) they…

The Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team, with the Karwansaray the publisher, were present at Salute in London. Between manning the stand and running round meeting people they didn’t have much time, but Guy and Jasper try to convey their impressions of Salute 2017. >Download<< Links Salute Setting the East Ablaze Warlord Games – Exterminate! – Operation Sealion –…

Guy, editor of WSS, brings us the latest news from Peter Pig with Men of Company B, a new supplement for In Her Majesty’s Name: Gothic, the Bolt Action Campaign book covering Operation Sea Lion and the 4Ground’s newly announced fantasy war game Legends of the Fabled Realm (which they’ll kickstarter later in the year). Whilst attending Crusade…

In this episode Guy, Jasper and Angus investigate the idea of Friction in wargames rules. Years ago the traditional I go you go game prevailed, but in the last twenty years rules have started to introduce mechanisms to break up game place. The renowned 19th century military thinker Clausewitz is one of the first to…

In this episode Guy, Jasper and Angus are joined by Adam Loper of Tabletop Minions to discuss the results of the Great Wargames Survey. Regular columnists Rossco and Paul ponder time! >Download<<   LINKS Tabletop Minions Saga Pikemen’s Lament Chosen Men Swordpoint Lion Rampant Perry Miniatures Warlord Games Malifaux

In the latest podcast we focus on terrain, or more specifically terrain boards and mats. Which is better? What do people prefer? With expert comment provided by Mel “the terrain tutor“, Eric Lauterbach from the WWPD Network and from Cigar Box Battle Mats Cory Ring and Chris Ward. As usual Guy, Jasper and Angus are joined…

In our second podcast we decided to look at the little men we craft into soldiers and how they are produced. Angus chats with Leon Pengilly from Pendraken who produce 10mm led miniatures and carry possibly one of the most extensive ranges to game almost every period, and Julian Blakeney-Edwards from Victrix who produce 28mm hard…