TOTALCON 26 – Daybreak at Hangman’s Creek PICS
I know you’ve been reading the TotalCon postings on here and hopefully you’ve been enjoying them. As a reward you will find pictures, below, from the Daybreak at Hangman’s Creek game that Adrian B.,...
View ArticleWargaming Recon Episode 69: Angelia Heroux & TotalCon
Host Jonathan J. Reinhart introduces special guest: Angelia Heroux, Media Director for TotalCon. Angelia reveals how she became involved with TotalCon, announces her pick between Han Solo and Malcolm...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #82: 6 Must Read Magazines for Historical Gamers
6 Must Read Magazines for Historical Gamers. These are magazines that any historical gamer, or wargamer, will find useful. They contain articles, photographs, reviews, and imagery that, together,...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #84: Wargaming on the Cheap
Wargaming on the Cheap. Not everyone can afford to buy the latest rulebook, the next expansion, or the newest miniatures. Not everyone wants to do that either. It is not only possible but exciting to...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #86: Angelia – TotalCon’s Promotional Director
Angelia Parenteau – TotalCon’s Promotional Director. Long term listeners may recall Episode 69: Angelia Heroux & TotalCon when I first chatted with Angelia, newly married, about Total Confusion LLC...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #87: TotalCon 27
TotalCon 27. Fix yourself a snack, sit in a comfy chair, and ready yourself to listen to a mammoth Wargaming Recon episode. Total Confusion 27 is discussed at length. Jonathan recorded audio live at...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #88: Save the Higgins Armory
Save the Higgins Armory Museum. Imagine a place where you get first hand experience with military history. A place more incredible than anything you could imagine. That place is the Higgins Armory...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #91: Aaron Bostian and How Wargamers Can Give Back
Aaron Bostian blogging at the Fancy Wars. Aaron shares the many ways that he gives back in his community. Jonathan discusses the 3 mile walk he is doing on May 18, 2013 to raise funds for Cystic...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #97: How to Run a Successful Convention Game with Angelia...
How to Run a Successful Convention Game with Angelia Parenteau Angelia Parenteau is Total Confusion‘s Promotional Director, three-time guest and friend of the show. She teaches us how to run a...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #101: Jay Libby and Dilly Green Bean Games
Jay Libby and Dilly Green Bean Games Jay Libby, indie game designer and co-owner of Dilly Green Bean Games, joins us. He discusses indie game design, New England game conventions, and mentions some of...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #104: Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Holiday Gift Guide 2013 Are you afraid of failing your wargaming gift skill check? Don’t worry because the Holiday Gift Guide 2013 will help you to find the right gift for the gamer in your life. If...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #105: Wargame Holidays Centre with Jon & Diane Sutherland
Wargame Holidays Centre with Jon & Diane Sutherland Two of the nicest people in wargaming make guest appearances for the first time on this show. The amazing Jon, and his incredible wife Diane,...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #106: 5 Goals for 2014
5 Goals for 2014 The year is barely new and it is already packed full of wargaming goodness here at Wargaming Recon. Jonathan shares 5 goals he wants to improve the show, and his gaming, in 2014. The...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #108: Con Industry Guests Do’s & Don’ts with Jay Libby
Con Industry Guests Do’s & Don’ts with Jay Libby Ever attend a con only to have a less than great experience? Maybe the GMs were lacking. Perhaps the Guests of Honor seemed bored. Or maybe the...
View ArticleJonathan’s TotalCon 2014 Schedule
TotalCon begins this Thursday! If you haven’t pre-registered don’t worry. You can get your ticket on site. There are heaps of games, events, panels, and fun to be had. This year I will be in...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #108 1/2: Jonathan’s TotalCon 2014 Schedule
Jonathan’s TotalCon 2014 Schedule Are you going to TotalCon 2014? Jonathan shares his schedule. If you’re going to the con please say hi if you see Jonathan. Jonathan’s TotalCon 2014 Schedule Do You...
View ArticleTotalCon 2014 Coverage Coming Soon
Don’t worry. Our coverage of TotalCon 2014 is coming soon. Until it does here’s a photo of how we ended the con this year. The post TotalCon 2014 Coverage Coming Soon appeared first on Wargaming Recon.
View ArticleWargaming Recon #109: TotalCon 2014
TotalCon 2014 Didn’t make it to TotalCon 2014? Don’t worry, you can walk in Jonathan’s shoes by listening to this episode. TotalCon 2014 Highlights Meeting Stefan Pokorny, founder of Dwarven Forge...
View ArticleWargaming Recon #110: Meet the Mythwits Podcast
Meet the Mythwits Podcast Featured guest Peter “Blix” Bryant discusses the Mythwits podcast. This live video podcast is his newest endeavor in the field of gaming and geekdom. The pair chat about...
View Article5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer – Wargaming Recon #114
5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer It isn’t easy to run a good demo game, participation game, or event at a gaming convention. This episode shares 5 tips to AVOID…unless you want to turn off a...
View ArticleWargaming With Kids – Wargaming Recon #120
Wargaming With Kids Jonathan shares tips for adults hoping to get kids into wargaming. These are also useful for wargaming parents looking to find a wargaming event at which their child can play....
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide 2014 with Aaron Bostian – Wargaming Recon #125
Holiday Gift Guide 2014 with Aaron Bostian The Holiday Gift Guide 2014 aims to make it easier to shop for the special wargamers in our lives. In general shopping can be stressful and doubly so for...
View ArticleReCast: 1775 the Boardgame Wargaming Recon #115
Hope you enjoy the first of two “Best of” 2014 episodes. This one focuses on the board game 1775: Rebellion. Originally released on June 9, 2014 the episode discussed the game, how to play, and why you...
View ArticleReCast: TotalCon 2008 – Wargaming Recon #34
Due to illness and scheduling conflicts Aaron Bostian couldn’t do the show. So, NO NEW EPISODE right now. To make up for it we’re sharing this episode from the vault. The classic episode comes to you...
View ArticleAre Small Game Conventions Dying Out? – Wargaming Recon #129
With the growing popularity of mega cons are smaller game conventions dying out? Jonathan addresses the question with his thoughts. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear an important...
View ArticleTotalCon 2015 with Steven Parenteau – Wargaming Recon #130
Steven Parenteau is the Event Director for TotalCon. He has also overseen the Roleplaying Game and Miniatures Gaming sections of GenCon. Steven provides a glimpse into TotalCon 2015. If you didn’t get...
View ArticleTSR Podcast Network with Peter Bryant – Wargaming Recon #144
The TSR Podcast Network is the new place to go for great roleplaying game podcasts. Producer Peter Bryant discusses their lineup and his video show the Mythwits. Don’t forget Jonathan has been a guest...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide 2015 – Wargaming Recon #147
Shopping during the holidays can be confusing and stressful. If you need a present for the gamer in your life look no further! Jonathan shares gift ideas for every size wallet. Support Jonathan through...
View ArticleReCast: Holiday Gift Guide 2015 – Wargaming Recon #147
Hope you enjoy the last of two “Best of” 2015 episodes. Originally released on November 9, 2015 the episode shared gift ideas for the holidays. This ReCast discusses Christmas and the importance of...
View ArticleHenry Hyde’s Shot, Steel & Stone – Wargaming Recon #151
Shot, Steel & Stone is Henry Hyde’s foray into writing wargaming rules. Henry discusses his many projects and the state of wargaming. Support Jonathan through PATREON Mailbag Via the Web:...
View ArticlePulp Wargaming Hanghai with Mike Paine – Wargaming Recon #152
Hanghai is one of the most enjoyable pulp wargame events you’ll ever play. Gamemaster Mike Paine discusses his homebrewed game and his thoughts on wargaming. Support Jonathan through PATREON Mailbag...
View ArticleJonathan’s TotalCon 2016 Schedule
TotalCon begins this TODAY! If you haven’t pre-registered don’t worry. You can get your ticket on site. There are heaps of games, events, panels, and fun to be had. This year I will be in attendance...
View ArticleWriting for RPGs – TotalCon 2016 Panel
Will be live blogging the Writing for RPGs panel from TotalCon 2016. Industry guests Mike Pondsmith, Michael Curtis, and Jeffrey Talanian are featured on this panel. The post Writing for RPGs –...
View ArticleTotalCon 2016 – Wargaming Recon #153
TotalCon is one of the most exciting, entertaining, and enjoyable tabletop gaming conventions in New England. They successfully combine RPGs, board games, old school RPGs, minis gaming, and live...
View Article10 Years of Wargaming Recon – Wargaming Recon #165
Discover listener’s favorite episodes of Wargaming Recon. Jonathan shares his fondest memories and reveals a humbling announcement about the show in this special 10th anniversary episode. The...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide 2016 : Wargaming Recon #172
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Behold the annual Wargaming Recon holiday gift guide. Jonathan’s List of Stocking Fillers Under $20 Leadbear’s Scenic Tufts-$7.11 Facebook or eBay Wargaming...
View ArticleReCast: TotalCon 2016 – Wargaming Recon #153
Hope you enjoy this final of two “Best of” 2016 episodes. Originally released on February 29, 2016 the episode features TotalCon 2016’s highs and lows. Don’t worry! We’ll be back with NEW episodes of...
View ArticleCreepy Hollow Restored with Mike Johns: Wargaming Recon #177
Mike Paine and Jonathan are right back at it, braving the creepy and the hollow they interrogate fellow gamer and terrain maker Mike Johns on his project Creepy Hollow Restored. The longest-running...
View ArticleTotalCon 2017: Wargaming Recon #178
Adrian Benson and Jonathan chew the fat about TotalCon 2017 in the first ever Wargaming Recon live show at the con. As a side note from the show note monkey, I’m jealous! The longest-running tabletop...
View ArticlePrep a Convention Game: Wargaming Recon #185
Today the lads talk about how the average joe can go about organising a convention game, what they do, how they do it and who gets the credit for it. Where to Start Like most things, the idea is...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide 2017 – Wargaming Recon #197
Don’t know what to give your wargaming pals or lovers for christmas, we have the ideal list for you! Join us with our annual holiday gift guide! JONATHAN’S LIST UNDER $20 Trees such as the Bachmann...
View ArticleReCast: 5 Convention Pet Peeves – Wargaming Recon #179
You know what really grinds my gears? What gears you ask? Well the GEARS OF WAR(gaming conventions). Join Jonathan today as he vents his mind in regards to what can improve our beloved gaming cons. The...
View ArticleWargaming in 2018 – Wargaming Recon #199
Discover the plans for 2018 as Jonathan discusses what’s happening in the beginning of the podcast season. He also talks about Ultimate General: Civil War and shares some of the changes at the show....
View ArticleKickstarter Updates – Wargaming Recon #201
In recent years we’ve recommended that listeners back a variety of Kickstarter projects. This episode provides updates to some of those projects. Miniature Wargaming the Movie Introduced in Episode...
View ArticleCube of Death Kickstarter – Wargaming Recon #202
Cube of Death is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. It’s a trivia game. No wait. It’s a roleplaying game. Wait, its a card game. Actually…it is all three of those things. The Kickstarter Cube of...
View ArticleTotalCon 2018 Crossover – Wargaming Recon #203
In this weeks exciting episode Picard meets Obi Wan Kenobi in this wondrous cross over of the Mythwits and Wargaming Recon! This all takes place at TotalCon 2018! The lads talk about all that is...
View ArticleESR Campaign Guides – Wargaming Recon #246
Jonathan and Adrian are back together to discuss some campaign guides for Et sans resultat. The duo share their thoughts on what they like and what they think can be improved (the salt flies here)...
View ArticleSolarian Games Rises – Wargaming Recon #276
In this episode, we are joined by games designer Peter Bryant. Peter has quite a resume, he is a game designer, former podcaster, dad, science nerd, TotalCon Industry guest and co-owner of Solarian...
View ArticleRazer RPG System- Wargaming Recon #288
This episode was recorded live at TotalCon 37 on February 25, 2023. Jonathan was joined by Peter Bryant for this live recording. Peter is the co-owner of Solarian Games and the game designer behind the...
View ArticleJoerg’s $5,000 Gaming Makeover – Wargaming Recon #289
This is the second of two live episodes recorded at TotalCon 2023. In this episode Jonathan is joined by Joerg Bender. Joerg is the owner of Things From the Basement; the company that makes beautiful...
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