Anything But a One! Adventures in Historical Miniature Wargaming
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -We are here to explore the world of historical miniature wargaming. We'll cover, game design theory, rules reviews, showcase new miniatures, and pretty much anything related to historical miniature wargaming. This bi-weekly podcast is hosted by veteran gamers each with 40+ years of experience in the genre.
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Episodes
Episode 92: Blood and Steel Campaign Conclusion and Thoughts
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat? We finished a campaign?? Support the show
Episode 91: The Grass is Always Greener...
March 25, 2024 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBToo many games and too few days? Do months, if not years, pass until you get back to one of your favorite games? How do you balance the games you want to play versus the time you get to play. Support the show
Episode 90: House Rules
March 11, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBLET'S GET READY TO RUMMBBBLE! Support the show
Episode 89: Blood and Steel Campaign Update
February 26, 2024 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWe are half way through our first campaign in our Zulu Wars skirmish game. Show Notes Blood and Steel Rules Support the show
Episode 88: Where is the Diversity Among Wargamers?
February 10, 2024 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBToday I interview Larry Mackey as we examine why the ranks of wargamers is not more diverse. Support the show
Episode 87: A Place to Play
January 26, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWhere do you wargame? The pub? The garage? A custom-made man-cave? Today we examine the types and importance of a place to play. Support the show
Episode 86: The Return to Flames of War (Yea...we know)
January 12, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week the gang talks about circling back around to Flames of War and Team Yankee. Re-evaluation or stuck in a rut? Support the show
Episode 85: Our Next Project: The Votes Are In!
December 16, 2023 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWe have tallied the votes and are ready to reveal what the voters have picked as our next project! Support the show
Episode 84: Napoleon back on the Silver Screen
December 01, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBTaking a short break from gaming, the gang attended the opening night of Ridley Scott's Napoleon. Spoiler Alert! Well.... There are spoilers in the podcast. Napoleon dies! Show Notes I've Got an Angle Support the show
Episode 83: Altar of Freedom
November 17, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBToday we give our thoughts on the American Civil War rules Altar of Freedom! Show Notes Altar of Freedom Rules Heart of Texas Wargamers Support the show
Episode 82: Playtesting a New Project with Sam Mustafa in Studio!
November 08, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBSam Mustafa, author of Blucher, LaSalle2, Nimitz and many other games joins us in sunny south Texas to test play his latest WWII project in the works. Show Notes Honour Games Support the show
Episode 81: 3D Printing
October 20, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIf you want to hear three tech troglodytes talk about 3D printing are you ever in luck! Today we examine or limited experience in the medium and how it is changing how we game. Show Notes Piano Wargames Lone Star 3D Printing Co. Support the show
Episode 80: Help Us Pick Our Next Project!
October 06, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBYou heard us! With War of the Roses in the books, it's time for a new project. Listen to our ideas and tell us which one we should do! Support the show
Episode 79: Our Thoughts of Valour & Fortitude
September 24, 2023 02:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWe recently played our first game of the Perry Brothers second edition of Valor & Fortitude. In this episode we share our thoughts about this free set of rules. Show Notes Valour & Fortitude Rules Free Download Wargames Illustrated Interview with Game Authors Jervis Johnson and the Perry Twins Help get our studio up and running! Support the show
Episode 78: Texas BROADSIDE! 2023 with Andy Bouffard
September 10, 2023 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIt's convention time in Houston, Texas! Andy Bouffard tells us all we need to know about Texas BROADSIDE! 2023! Show Notes Texas BROADSIDE! 2023 Battleship Texas YouTube Channel Support the show
Episode 77: Wishlist Games
August 25, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBYou always need a new set of rules, right? Aching to paint yet another army? Well what game or time period would it be? Support the show
Episode 76: War of the Roses on the Table!
August 11, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWe actually kinda sorta met our goal! We've played multiple War of the Roses games! It's time for an update. Support the show
Episode 75: 75th Episode! How Did We Get This We Far?????
July 28, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThere are no words. Thank you so much for listening! We will look back on where we've been and where we might go next. Support the show
Episode 74: Speed and Contrast Paints
July 14, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBWell we may not be on the cutting edge, but after a couple of years we have some thoughts on Contrast and Speed Paints. Support the show
Episode 73: Epic Pike and Shotte or Do We Have...Enough Stuff?
June 30, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSo how is it that after all the Epic bashing we are now painting Epic Pike and Shotte? Support the show
Episode 72: Wars of the Roses
June 16, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThe gang made a pact in January to start 28mm Wars of the Roses. I wonder how that went? Show Notes 7th Son Wars of the Roses Lance and Longbow Society - Wars of the Roses Banners War of the Roses Facebook Page Support the show
Episode 71: NOT a Big Problem with Historical Wargames
May 26, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWe wanted to respond to recent YouTube video that alleged historical games suffer from people not wanting to play "The bad guys." Show Notes 7th Son response to the OP Support the show
Encore Presentation: ESR with David Ensteness
May 12, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIt seemed fitting to replay our ESR episode just in time for the release of the Wargaming Company's new line of 10mm miniatures! We will be back in two weeks with a brand new episode! Support the show
Episode 70: Larry Mackey on Playing Crossfire with Combat Veterans
April 28, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBLarry works with youth and also has played Arty Conliffe's Crossfire with combat veterans. How "realistic" is it? They also have house rules bringing the rules to the modern era. Support the show
Episode 69: Game Designer Jim Getz
April 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBCo-author and rules guru Jim Getz joins us to inflict his revenge on us for abusing his Empire rules! Support the show
Episode 68: Sam Mustafa - Nimitz and Rules Mechanics
March 31, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBSam makes his return to the show to talk about his new rules Nimitz! We also talk about rule mechanics and theory. Show Notes Where to get Nimitz (US) Sam's Website Support the show
Episode 67: Salute 50 with Tony Concagh
March 17, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBToday Tony Concagh joins us from the South London Warlords Wargame Club to tell us all about Salute 50. It's the largest one day game show in Europe! Show Notes Here are links to the show and the South London Warlords Salute 50 South London Warlords Support the show
Episode 66: So You Want to Start Gaming the Pike & Shotte Era?
March 03, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThirty Years War...English Civil War... Wars of Religion...If you long to model cavaliers and roundheads tune in! Show Notes Cromwell Movie Sealed Knot Society Support the show
Episode 65: Rating the Troops
February 16, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBHow do you rate troops when writing rules or making scenarios? Balancing the game? 100% historical? Support the show
Episode 64: Arty Conliffe's Crossfire Rules
February 03, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week we go back to the 90's to play a set of rules from the great Arty Conliffe. How did we miss these back then? Show Notes Here is the Little Wars TV episode we mentioned https://youtu.be/e3tvgM3_-UE Support the show
Episode 63: Influential Rule Sets
January 20, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBToday we discuss rules that were influential to us in our development as gamers. Support the show
Episode 62: How Do You Pick Your Armies?
December 23, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBStyle points? Rule of Cool? Power house? How do you pick the armies you collect and paint? Support the show
Episode 61: Why Aren't World War One Games More Popular?
December 10, 2022 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWhy aren't there more Great War games? Is the topic too difficult? Is it lost on American audiences? Show Notes World War One Movies Ranked Support the show
Episode 60: Is I Go You Go Going Away?
November 28, 2022 03:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIt's been around since the beginning of games, but are I go, you go games outdated? Support the show
Episode 59: So You Want to Start Gaming WWII?
November 16, 2022 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBRob Wubbenhorst joins us to discuss how to get started in gaming WWII. Show Notes Wings Palette Support the show
Episode 58: Can Knowing Too Much About a Topic Ruin a Game?
November 04, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBHave you ever had so much information about a topic that gaming that topic was difficult? Can you know too much? Support the show
Episode 57: Does Fantasy Gaming Help Historical Gaming?
October 21, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat does historical gaming gain from it fantasy cousins? Do you play both? Support the show
Episode 56: So You Want to Start Gaming the American Civil War?
October 08, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWe are back with a new "So you want to" series. This time we cover the American Civil War. Support the show
Episode 55: Blood And Steel Authors Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber
September 23, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBToday we chat with Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber, co-authors of Blood & Steel - Victorian Age Combat. Show Notes Firelock Games Support the show
Episode 54: The Modeling Side of Gaming
September 09, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBSome people love it. Others, not so much. However you feel about, modeling and painting is a huge part of this hobby. Today we talk about our ways of "coping" with this side of things. Support the show
Episode 53: Dark Ages Wargaming
August 30, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome to Season 3! Today we discuss gaming and research in periods where written records are hard to come by. Support the show
Episode 52: What Do You Want in a Convention Game?
August 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThe gaming convention is a great place to learn about new games. But are you ready to dive in and roll dice or would you rather be an observer? We talk about the pros and cons of convention games with Alan Spencer from Heart of Texas Wargamers. Show Notes Heart of Texas Wargamers on Facebook Support the show
Episode 51: So You Wanna Start Gaming...Napoleonics
July 29, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWe are going to start something new this episode. This is the first installment of episodes relating to starting a particular time period. We are starting with Napoleonics. Support the show
Episode 50: Campaign Systems
July 15, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBHave you ever played in an extended campaign? Did you finish? What does it take to start and finish a wargame campaign? We are joined by Rob Wubbenhorst from Fights On! Games. Show Notes Fight's On! Games Zor Con in Lake Jackson, TX Support the show
Episode 49: Reevaluating Your Favorite Rules
July 03, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBMost of us don't want to change rule sets too often. But how often should you reevaluate the rules you use? Show Notes Heart of Texas Wargamers Facebook Group Support the show
Episode 48: Rules Clichés
May 20, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBAre our favorite rules based in historical fact or tired clichés? Today we examine if authors feel compelled to give us rules that we think are realistic, but may not be. Support the show
Episode 47: Et sans resultat! Series 3 with David Ensteness
May 06, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode we talk with the author of ESR Series 3 David Ensteness. Et sans resultat! is a Napoleonic wargame rule set with a unique point of view. Show Notes You can find the ESR rules, books, and support items at www.thewargamingcompany.com Support the show
Episode 46: Wargame Pioneer Charles Sharp
April 22, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBToday we interview Charles Sharp who is one of the pioneers of modern wargaming. From Charles has worked on ground breaking rules like Crossfire and has helped young people get into the hobby. Support the show
Episode 45: How Soon is Too Soon?
April 08, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWith chatter on social media about stats for Ukrainian armor, how soon is too soon to game a conflict? Support the show
Episode 44: The Rise and Fall of a Game Store
March 25, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBHear what it's like to try your hand at a brick and mortar game store from Will Gaskins, former owner of Table Top Generals. Support the show