Category: WSS
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WSS81 – Parting Shots
Tucked away at the back of each Wargame Soldiers and Strategy magazine is ‘Parting Shots’, hints, tips and laughs for the wargamer. Guy recently put out a call on social media for new material for the page. In this episode, on top of the latest hobby news, the team discuss Guy’s bulging mail sack of…
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WSS80 – Fair Play
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy magazine podcast, as well as all the latest news, Guy talks to Brad Moran, a member of the Bolt Action Alliance, about fair, balanced and fun play games. Links:Mad Dogs & Englishmen: Far Flung Conflicts, New ZealandKickstarter: Ghouls by Paul Muller (Bad Squiddo Games)Kickstarter: 7TV: The 80s Genre Guide (Crooked…
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WSS79 – We have ways of making you game
In this episode, on top of the latest wargaming news from the newsroom at Bowers Towers, we’ve got a report from Al Murray and James Holland’s We Have Ways Fest. Jasper and Angus talk to Too Fat Lardies Nick Skinner about his experience running Chain of Command at an event not aimed at wargaming. Links:ColoursStargrave:…
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WSS78 – Holiday Wargaming
With the summer upon us, the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy team discuss how they take their wargaming on holiday. Jasper also tells listeners why they should participate in the 10th Great Wargaming Survey. Links:The Great Wargaming Survey, 2023Black Beards vs Maynard, Firelock GamesSenussi’s Little Miniature War 1915-1917, Caliber BooksBlood Red Skies: Wing Commander, WarlordOperation Plunder, RKX MiniaturesThe Lost…
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WSS77 – The Terrain Tutor
Guy and Chris have been on manoeuvres to Mel the Terrain Tutor‘s workshop to take some pictures for the magazine. Whilst there, Chris grabbed an interview with Mel. The renowned miniature painter Kevin Dallimore kindly agreed to do the front cover for our ‘Rise of the Redcoats’ theme in Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy issue 123.…
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WSS76 – Bring out your lead
What do you do when your wargame cupboard is full? In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the boys discuss having a clearout and give you some ideas on how to create more space. Guy also brings us the latest hobby news. Links:7TV Dracula, Crooked DiceRefighting History, Vol 2: The War of…
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WSS75 – Salute, 2023
Salute is arguably the largest wargames show in the world. In this episode, Guy and Jasper give their impressions of the show after spending the day there, and Mark tells us about his experiences of running a demonstration game of Strength and Honour at the show. As usual, Guy also brings up all the latest wargames news.…
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WSS74 – The Perfect Rules
The team tackle what makes the perfect set of rules. In a wide-ranging discussion they toy with the perfect layout for a rule book, favourite dice to use, fancy mechanisms and even the style rules are written. Guy also brings us the latest news from Bowers Towers. LinksPike & Shotte Epic Battles, Warlord GamesWhat a…
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WSS73 – Ignorant Armies
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, Mark poses what our favourite armies might be, what rules do we play with them and whose figures? LinksPike & Shotte, WarlordSpeedpaint 2.0, Army PainterCombat General, Venture MiniaturesResin Plus, WarlordSeven Days To The Rhine, Great Escape GamesFar Distant Ships, Long Face GamesBlack Ops, OspreySons of…
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WSS72 – A New Hope
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team discuss their wargaming goals for 2023. As ever, Guy also tells us what is new in wargaming. LinksSpeed Paints 2.0 (Army Painter)The Doomed (Osprey)A War Transformed (Osprey)Tough Gut (Bolt Action/Osprey)With Hot Lead and Cold Steel (Osprey)Charlie FoxtrotWe Have Ways PodcastSalute