Anything But a One! Adventures in Historical Miniature Wargaming
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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 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.
Episode 43: Are Skirmish Games the Best Way to Start a New Era?
March 11, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHow do you start a new game era? Do you dive head first into the deep end? Is skirmish gaming a viable introduction? Support the Show.
Episode 42: Game Scale with Alan Spencer from Heart of Texas Wargamers
February 25, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn today's episode we visit with Alan Spencer from the Heart of Texas Wargamers. He stopped by to talk about game scale. Show Notes Heart of Texas Wargamers on Facebook Support the Show.
Episode 41: The Demise of Brick and Mortar Stores
February 11, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIs it possible for a brick and mortar game store to survive in this day and age? Too many product lines, too few customers, and too much competition from online suppliers may spell the end of the corner store. Support the Show.
Episode 40: Cory Ring from Cigar Box Mats
January 29, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThrow away that ratty old felt sheet you've been playing your games on and give a listen to Cory Ring from Cigar Box Mats! Show Notes Cigar Box Mats Contact Cory at [email protected] You can support our show on a regular basis for as little as $5 per month! patreon.com/aba1 Support the Show.
Encore Presentation: Gamer Types
January 21, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWe are so sorry that we couldn't make our deadline to get a new episode up. DAMN DAY JOBS AND HEALTH ISSUES! Seriously, We will have a great episode up early next week. Stay tuned. In the meantime, here is an encore episode of Gamer Types. Support the Show.
Episode 39: 12 Year Old Game Designer Landon D.
January 07, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBToday we talk to the author of Warbound, a WWII skirmish game written by 12 year old game designer Landon D! Show Notes Email us for a PDF of Landon's rules [email protected] Please consider supporting the show through our new Patreon page Support the show Support the Show.
Episode 38: Rules Complexity with Sam Mustafa
December 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBCan you define what makes rules complex? Does it necessarily mean they are difficult? Today we talk with Sam Mustafa, author of Blucher, Rommel, Lasalle 2, and many others. We talk about complexity as it pertains to wargame rules. Show Notes Honour Games Support the Show.
Episode 37: Jason Weiser from Military Miniature Magazine
December 10, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBJason Weiser tells us about his brand new, US based wargame magazine. Show Notes Find the magazine at Military Miniature Magazine You can submit articles at [email protected] Support the Show.
Episode 36: Millennium Con After Action Report
November 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBToday we talk about our thoughts on the return of Millennium-Con in Austin, TX. We discuss the games that we played and our overall thoughts. Once again, many thanks to Rob Wubbenhorst at Fight's On! Games for hosting a game of Battlegroup for our show! Find his awesome store at https://www.fightsonstore.com/ Support the Show.
Episode 35: Interview with Little Wars TV
November 12, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWe are joined today by Tony Morano and Greg Wagman from Little Wars TV! We talk games, venues, conventions, and a whole lot more. Show Notes Little Wars TV Support the Show.
Episode 34: Rules in a Rut
October 29, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIs there a perfect set of rules? Do you ever quit trying new rules? The guys will argue endlessly about what is " too much!" Support the Show.
Episode 33: Bad Gaming Habits
October 15, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBDo you have gaming habits you wish you didn't have? Does someone in your group do something that drives you nuts? Show Notes Fight's On Store Millennium Con Support the Show.
Episode 32: Perry Brothers Interview
October 01, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBAn interview with the creators of your unpainted 28mm miniature pile of shame! Michael and Alan Perry talk with us about the process of creating miniatures, their beginnings, and whats up next! Show Notes Perry Miniatures Support the Show.
Episode 31: After Action Reports
September 17, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBToday the guys examine after action reports on YouTube. Do you need to see everything? Do you want an edited, short capsule of information? Remember to look for us at Millennium Con! Fights On Games will be running a Battlegroup game for us! Millennium Con Fight's On Games Show Notes 7th Son Too Fat Lardies Bolt Action Action Miniature Game Montage Little Wars TV Support the Show.
Episode 30: Old School vs New Style Games
September 03, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBAre we just getting old? Trick question! We are already old! But are games getting better or just dumbed down? Links Living in the Past by Jethro Tull Support the Show.
Episode 29: Painting Standards
August 23, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBDo you field armies with three shades for every color? Or do you field unpainted gray masses? In today's episode we examine the impact, if any, of painting standards. Show Notes Fight's On! Millennium Con 2021 Battlegroup Ruleset Support the Show.
Episode 28: Price Increases
August 08, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode we talk about what no one wants; price increases. How much is too much? Has the rising cost of international postage changed your purchase habits? Support the Show.
Episode 27: Tabletop Terrain (1 Year Anniversary Episode!)
July 30, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBOur One Year Anniversary Episode! Thanks to all of our listeners for a great year! Today we examine tabletop terrain. Do you play on custom battle boards or piece of green felt with books underneath for hills? Show Notes Fight's On! Millennium Con 2021 Battlegroup Ruleset Wargamers' Terrain Little Wars TV Support the Show.
Episode 26: Skirmish Games and Hollywood
July 16, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week the guys talk about the silver screen feel of skirmish wargames. Show Notes Saving Private Bjornsen (the ridiculous Rus landing scene from Vikings) https://youtu.be/qLuS8ZnXEEI Support the Show.
Episode 25: When is it Time for a 2nd Edition?
June 24, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBSupport the Show.
Episode 24: Facebook Groups and Internet Forums
June 18, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this week's episode the guys delve into the choppy waters of gaming Facebook Groups and forums. Are we using them for good or for evil? Support the Show.
Episode 23: Empire 3rd Edition Memories
May 28, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBOn today's episode the gang waxes poetic about the fond memories and blood curdling nightmares created by the ruleset Empire 3rd Edition. Support the Show.
Episode 22: Campaigns
May 14, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOn today's episode the gang talks about what they have always wanted but rarely achieved; a meaningful campaign system to generate tabletop games, Support the Show.
Episode 21: Interview with Sam Mustafa
April 30, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBToday we interview game designer Sam Mustafa. His newest release is LaSalle 2, a rethink of his classic Napoleonics rules. Show Notes Sam's rules can be found directly from his website Honour Games Support the Show.
Episode 20: Are Board Games and Miniatures Games all that Different?
April 16, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBOther than the obvious lack of miniature soldiers, how different are board games from miniature games? Support the Show.
Episode 19: Dice Dice Baby!
April 02, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBAre all dice created equal? Are you superstitious about who touches your dice? In this episode we get scientific (kinda) on rollin' the bones! Support the Show.
Episode 18: Douglas Glover and Brett Canter from the Lead Pursuit Podcast
March 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThis week we are joined by the guys from the Lead Pursuit Podcast! Douglas Glover and Brett Canter talk Blood Red Skies and their thoughts on Beer and Pretzels games vs Simulations. Find the Lead Pursuit Podcast on all major podcast apps or from their website at www.leadpursuit.net Support the Show.
Episode 17: Controversial Symbolism
March 05, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOn this episode the guys tackle historical symbolism that is not always crowd-friendly. How do you adjust? or do you? Support the Show.
Episode 16: Interview with Gabrio Tolentino
February 19, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week we have a very special guest, Gabrio Tolentino! We will cover Warlord's Black Seas from development to the newest products on the horizon. Show Notes: Keep up with all things Black Seas here Support the Show.
Episode 15: Game Scale
February 05, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBJust because they make miniatures in every conceivable scale, do they all work for the kind of game you want to play? In this episode we talk about our struggle resisting the siren's call for a new scale of miniatures. Support the Show.
Episode 14: Fight's On! Miniatures with Rob Wubbenhorst
January 22, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode we chat with Rob Wubbenhorst with Fight's On! Miniatures. We cover his Beer and Pretzels gaming group, his company, and much more! You can find his webpage at: www.fightsonstore.com Support the Show.
Episode16: Controversial Symbols
January 20, 2021 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anythingbutaone)
Episode 13: House Rules
January 08, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBSomewhere between rules so good they play themselves and rules so bad you throw them away, there are house rules! Some add flavor. Some clarify ambiguity. Some crash play balance! Support the Show.
Episode 12: New Years Resolutions
December 25, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThe crew takes a moment to think about what they would like in gaming for 2021. Support the Show.
Episode 11: Gamer Types
December 18, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBHappy Holidays! This week we take a light hearted look at the different types of people that play wargames! I'm sure you've encountered them all! Support the Show.
Episode 10: List Building Games
December 04, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week the gang talks about games where army list building is an integral part of the mechanics. Support the Show.
Episode 9: Table Top Aesthetics
November 20, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode we examine the importance of "the look of the game". Do you play with little works of art or are you lucky to have assembled, bare plastic and metal armies? Support the Show.
Episode 8: Bill Gray Interview
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode we interview game designer, author, webmaster Bill Gray. Bill designed the outstanding Napoleonic rules Age of Eagles. He has also published the supplements Age of Honor for earlier battles and Age of Valor for warfare up to 1914. Show Notes You can find all of Bill's products here www.ageofeagles.com He is also a member (and webmaster) of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, inc. https://www.hmgs.org/ Support the Show.
Episode 7: Youth in Gaming -The Hamilton Tabletop Gaming Society
October 23, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn response to Episode 5, Barnaby Ore from Hamilton, Ontario tells us that historical miniature gaming isn't dying at his club. It's thriving. Meet the Hamilton Tabletop Gaming Society. Show Notes You can find out more about this great club at Hamilton Tabletop Gaming Society YouTube channel mentioned Kitchen Wargamers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KsvEYTZ87PQfZDwEBuCeQ Support the Show.
Episode 6: Favorite Miniature Manufacturers
October 09, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBFirst, a huge thanks to Dinosaur George for the use of his recording studio! The sound improvement is astounding! You can find out more about him at www.dinosaurgeorge.com Show Notes Here are the miniature manufacturers mentioned in this show. Unfortunately a few are no longer in business. Wizards of the Coast- The War at Sea miniatures Richard mentioned are no longer being produced. They can however be found on eBay and other re-sellers. Victrix Miniatures - www.victrixlimited.com Fro...
Episode 5: Is Historical Miniature Wargaming Dying?
September 25, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this installment the guys discuss the state of historical miniature wargaming. Is it graying? Is it dying? Or is it just changing? Show Notes This episode references a video posted on YouTube by Little Wars TV. Here is the link to the video. https://youtu.be/9m7JWNd0AYE Support the Show.
Episode 4: Movies that Inspire Gaming. Part 2
September 11, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBSynopsis The guys are back with more movies that they have taken inspiration from. In Episode 3 we talked about obscure films. In this episode we go after the big boys! Yo've heard of most of these. but did you like them? Links Special thanks to our friends at The Little Corporal for their amazing support. Check out this fantastic online dealer at www.thelittlecorporal.co.uk/ Sharpe's Rifles Series Waterloo Midway (2019) Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Last of the Moh...
Episode 3: Movies that Inspire Gaming. Part 1
August 28, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSynopsis Has a movie or TV show ever fired you up to paint minis or play a game? In this episode the team talks about the movies, both good and bad, that have made an impact on their gaming. This is the first part of a two part series. Part one deals with lesser known films or forgotten gems. Links The Lost Battalion - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0287535/ The Duelists - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075968/ Days of Glory - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0444182/ White Queen/White Prince...
Episode 2: The Game Company People Love to Hate
July 26, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this installment the guys examine why everyone loves to hate Warlord Games. Is it fair? Is it justified? Is it just social media trolling? Support the Show.
Episode 1: What Makes Game Rules Good?
July 26, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBTom Castanos, Ray Winstead, and Richard Martinez discuss (argue about) what makes for a good set of tabletop miniature wargame rules. Each with 40+ plus years of gaming experience, the guys have seen the good, the bad, and the unplayable come across their game tables. Support the Show.