Tue, 17 December 2013
Been swamped with real life work. Just back in the States for holidays. Will post next episode soon. Thanks for the emails/posts inquiring to my status.
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Sat, 9 November 2013
Spent the day reading The Third Reich by Roberto Bolano. Had heard about the book - and given that I played the game in my mispent youth, I decided to read it. Selve description here: On vacation with his girlfriend, Ingeborg, the German war-game champion Udo Berger returns to a small town on the Costa Brava where he spent his summers as a child. There, they meet another vacationing German couple, who introduce them to the darker side of the resort town’s life. Soon Udo is enmeshed in a round of the Third Reich, his favorite World War II strategy game, with a shadowy local called El Quemado. As the game draws to its conclusion, Udo discovers that the outcome may be all too real. Link to NYT review here: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/books/review/the-third-reich-by-roberto-bolano-book-review.html?_r=0 I should get episode XVIII of Guns, Dice, Butter published in the next week or so.
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Mon, 14 October 2013
Just passed 30k downloads; actually 33k. Thank you for your support! Will be posting next episode (already recorded - just have to mix it) soon.
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Tue, 10 September 2013
Welcome to Episode XVII: SEP 11, 2013 of Guns, Dice, Butter: a series of conversations with members of the wargaming tribe 0:00 Introduction: Episode Preview 0:06 Panel discussion with Mark Herman, Eric Lee Smith, Ed Beach and Ed Wimble (and his parrot) regarding the American Civil War and Wargames 1:05 Discussion with Eric Lee Smith (Shenandoah Studio) and Ed Wimble (Clash of Arms regarding their collaboration on a new game on Gettysburg 1:42 Wrap up: On our wargaming desk, shout outs and Guns, Dice, Butter news.
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Wed, 31 July 2013
Record amount of downloads for Guns, Dice, Butter today. Must be the references to Red Dawn. Hats off to our two panels. Also, interesting story on BBC site today: AUG 1: 2013: BBC: WWIII Queen's speech' script revealed Link to survey of Third World War wargames and media survey: games http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/1731928/herr-dr media http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/1731927/herr-dr ...and the website Brian referenced: http://gamethenews.net/ ...and a link to AARs of monster wargames: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/52996/i-want-the-beast-session-reports-reviews-of-heavy
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Tue, 30 July 2013
Welcome to Episode XVI: July 31, 2013 of Guns, Dice, Butter: a series of conversations with members of the wargaming tribe 0:02 Introduction: Episode Preview 0:07 Panel discussion with Maymi Hayakawa (FushigiTerebi youtube channel) and Gesine Staniend (kallisto73 youtube channel) on their journey as new and relatively new wargamers; very interesting perspectives. 1:05 Panel discussion with Mark Herman, Brian Train and Volko Ruhnke regarding Games of the WWIII: The Cold War Goes Hot. We survey 3WW and discuss our favorites (Third World War {GDW}, The Next War {SPI} and a few others). We also examine how the subject was covered in media (movies, tv, etc), why WWIII didn't happen (yet!) and WWIII games today. 2:56 Wrap up: On our wargaming desk, shout outs and Guns, Dice, Butter news. Survey of third world war games and media available on http://gunsdicebutter.libsyn.com/
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Sat, 15 June 2013
Will pass the 25,000 download mark today; 444 days since starting Guns, Dice, Butter. 15 Episodes 32 GREAT guests on the show so far. 38 Hours of programming. Thanks to Mr. LaDue and Mr. Sample for pushing me into this lark. And, the incredible technical skill of the Applenista. Been a blast.
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Sat, 15 June 2013
Summary stats from various GDB listener surveys on Boardgamegeek (BGG). Some very interesting stats: > The percentage of listeners that have been in the wargame hobby less than 5 years is now 43% - vs about 20% that we had in 2012. I wonder if GDB is just attracting a higher percentage of rookies within in the hobby, or, if the hobby is actually beginning to add significant new users. > The average GDB listener buys about 1 game a month...$838/yr...33% indicating that they are purchasing more games in 2013 (vs 2012), 51% staying about the same and only 17% cutting back on game purchases; so, on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 5 indicating more purchases in 2013 and a 1 indicating less) the net is 3.2 - moderate growth in 2013. > 53% of listeners have more than 5 preorders currently and 70% have utilized Kickstarter to purchase games > 97% of listeneers indicate they plan to continue to listen to GDB...with 46% describing themselves as nutcase fans ... and over 2/3rds have listened to all GDB episodes :-) > 50% indicate they've purchased games after hearing them discussed on GDB, while another 35% indicating GDB has had an impact on their game purchases > Number one choice for the next panel discussion is one focussing on wargames to be published in 2013. Episode VI July 2012 - we did a panel on games published in 2011 and 2012. Episode VIII Sept 2012 we did a panel on "games in the pipeline". So, maybe after the summer con's, that would be a good subject to tackle. So far in 2013, a list of wargames that have caught my eye include: Iron and Oak (ACW naval), Rebel Raiders on the High Seas (ACW naval), Guns of Gettysburg, War of the Suns, In Country: Vietnam 1965-75 S&T), Norway 1940 (World at War zine) and Democracy Under Siege (DTP) > Second choice? American Civil War panel (we've been planning that one for awhile - hope to have sooner than later). THANK YOU for the great feedback!
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Fri, 14 June 2013
Welcome to Episode XV: June 14, 2013 of Guns, Dice, Butter: a series of conversations with members of the wargaming tribe O:00 Intro; overview of the episode 0:07 Al Nofi discusses SPI and S&T, researching games with Dunnigan & gang, wargaming connection to sci-fi, John Boardman, Issac Assinov, Sprague de Camp..Friday nite follies, bouncing checks to an Israeli general, West Point and a pretty face at SPI. 0:45 Al Nofi discusses his design Imperium Romanum and seven centuries of associated Roman history. 1:11 John Alsen reviews Consimworld Expo (Monster Con) 2013, It Never Snows, Racier’s new design Dark Valley, Herman’s Churchill, War of the Suns, new designs in the pipe from Decision Games (a 3rd world war beast, a BIG ACW game...and, hold on to your hats, an update of Campaign for North Africa), The War from Compass Games 1: 53 John Alsen taunts me and all with his brand new game, War of the Suns; discusses what’s in the HUGE box. 2:17 Wrap up…a gift from Chris Bailey, playing Carthage, a new listener poll, Swampcon, upcoming WBC
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Thu, 13 June 2013
Posted a listener survey on boardgamegeek. If you have a few minutes, please complete it: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/991274/guns-dice-butter-gsb-listener-poll-episodes-x-xiv
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Fri, 7 June 2013
Welcome to Episode XIV of Guns, Dice, Butter: (Season 2: #4) 0:00 Intro: Back podcasting after 5 months of real life, work and gaming. 0:10 Shenandoah Studio: Eric Lee Smith, CEO and Brad Cummings, Marketing Director. Eric and Brad give us an update of what's in the pipe at Shenandoah, following on the tremendous success of their iPad game, Battle of the Bulge. Additionally, Eric shares with us his plan to create a guild - a creative studio in Philly - to bring us high quality games. 0.45 Survey of WW2 Tactical Wargames: Dan Dolan Sr, J R Tracy. JR and Dan take us thru a whirlwind tour of WW2 Tactical (and the beloved Grand Tactical scale) wargames. Some great stories and insight regarding these games. Also see website for link to analysis of 43 WW2 Tactical Wargames. 1:54 Wrap up & Shout Outs
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Tue, 16 April 2013
Been totally swamped with work lately. Back soon (when spring finally arrives). Have some great guest lined up. Great to see continued strong interest (emails, posts and downloads) in Guns, Dice, Butter.
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Sun, 24 February 2013
Been quite busy with real life work lately and likely to be for the next month. Do have a couple of great guests lined up that I hope to squeeze in soon. Also, had a great time at Swampcon; Thanks Jimbo! AAR link below:
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Wed, 6 February 2013
Thanks for your support; just passed 20,000 downloads for GDB (Guns, Dice, Butter). Planning to take a break for a month or so.
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Tue, 29 January 2013
Welcome to Episode XIII of Guns, Dice, Butter: (Season 2: #3) 0:00: Episode Intro
0:08 Greenwood: Intro to gaming
0.17 The jump to Avalon Hill
0:30 D&D, SL, ASL and peak at AH
0:44 Nappy Wars, start of Avaloncon/WBC
1:02 WBC Survey
1:10 What is Don playing?
1:27 Thompson: Niagara Broadgame Weekend: Ardennes 44, It Never Snows
1:40 Eclipse
1:43 Playing Greenwood in BKN
1:53 All hail Pax Porfiriana
2:08 Solomons Campaign/Operation Shoestring
2:14 Wrap: Shout outs, on the table/on the plate, the call for ideas/volunteers/support regarding a world wide wargamer recruitment weekend.
Www.gunsdicebutter.com
Direct download: Guns_Dice_Butter_Episode_XIII_Jan_30_2013.mp3
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Sat, 26 January 2013
Episode XIII will feature a conversation with Don Greenwood; convention director WBC, Avalon Hill chief of staff, designer/developer of many great wargames (ASL! , 3rd Reich, Breakout Normandy, etc) and consummate gamer. Hope to post in early Feb 2013.
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Wed, 16 January 2013
Welcome to Episode XII of Guns, Dice, Butter: (Season 2: #2) 0:01 Intro 0:11 Jim Dunnigan, a co-founder of modern wargaming and SPI 1:20 Wrap up 1:25 SPI Commercial (the first ever commercial on Guns, Dice, Butter) Survey of Dunnigan games ("top" 100) available on www.gunsdicebutter.com, www.consimworld.com GDB discussion board or GDB Guild on www.boardgamegeek.com Jim Dunnigan's website www.strategypage.com
Direct download: Guns_Dice_Butter_Episode_XII_Jan_16_2013.mp3
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Tue, 15 January 2013
Episode XII will be a conversation with one of the founders of wargaming and SPI, Jim Dunnigan. Hope to have it posted in a few days. Link to survey of Dunnigan games on the GDB consimworld website: http://talk.consimworld.com/WebX?233@@.1dd6d36f/258!enclosure=.1dd81bcc Link to BGG thread when Mr.Dunnigan featured as a wargame designer: http://rpggeek.com/thread/602022/bgg-wargame-designer-of-the-month-jim-dunnigan/page/1 Also, a discussion of Dunnigan games here:
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Tue, 8 January 2013
Welcome to Episode XI of Guns, Dice, Butter: (Season 2: #1) 0:01 Intro: Wargamer recruitment, mini wargame cons in Jan/Feb and other odds and ends. 0:07 Conversation with Fred Schachter, designer of Siege of Jerusalem (SoJ). Fred tells about his early days in the hobby at SPI, designer SoJ, his work on The Napoleonic Wars series of games and few games in development (Rebel Raiders, Mussolini. 1:07 Conversation with Enrico Viglino (game reviewer {video BGG} extraordinaire) regarding wargames covering the ancients period: Rome and Greece. We discuss 30+ games in this space. See website for two data files regarding these games. 2:37 Wrap up, shout outs, more industry news, a bit on Triumph of Fascism, next episode previews and other bits and bobs. For more info: www.gunsdicebutter.com , discussion board on consimworld.com and a guild on boardgamegeek.com
Direct download: Guns_Dice_Butter_Episode_XI_Jan_8_2013.mp3
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