Greetings! This month on the MBS Podcast, Greg and Andy tackle two great topics. The first is Ship Miniature Identification; how do you tell what ship is what and who it belongs to on the table? Later, our hosts discuss space combat in the Star Wars universe, and why it seems like Star Destroyers always seem to be exploding!
Ship Miniature Identification: 44 Min
Star Wars Space Combat: 1hr 23 Min
Links Discussed:
This time around, I take a look back at some of the games from my collection that came out between 2010 and 2012. Was this a "golden age" of sorts for naval gaming?
In addition to the audio format, I've also posted a video version to the MBS YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/TEz2kFXrnpk
It's time for the next Ruckdog's Report! This time around, Andy is discussing the challenges associated with trying to manage multiple content "streams." How does he decide what to post on the MBS Blog vice covering on an episode of the MBS Podcast? How does he figure out what should be in the next MBS Youtube video? Tune in and find out!
Greg and Andy are back in Episode 25 of the MBS Podcast with their second annual Year in Review! During their discussion, Greg and Andy touch on such topics as the health of the Class A naval game market, the continued viability of X-Wing and Star Trek Attack Wing, the sale of Hawk to TTC, and the fall of Spartan.
Year in Review Part 1: 47 Min
Year in Review Part 2: 1 Hr 39 Min
Ruckdog is back with the second episode of the newly independent Ruckdog's Report! This time, he is joined by Dale, who was on the MBS Podcast back in episode 16 when he helped Greg and Andy review Star Trek Ascendancy. This time, Dale and Andy discuss all of the big news that has been happening with Star Trek over the last 6-7 months, including the new expansions for Ascendancy, the launch of Star Trek Discovery, and The Orville, which may just be the best Star Trek series that isn't a Star Trek series. Oh, and some side-conversations about 40k might have snuck in there too. Thrill as Andy can't figure out if we are talking about Star Trek or Star Wars! Chill as both Dale and Andy struggle (and ultimately fail) to come up with Seth Green's name! It's all there and more in this month's Ruckdog's Report!
Greetings! In Episode 23 of the MBS Podcast, Greg and Andy discuss the big news about Warcradle purchasing US, DW, and FSA from the dearly departed Spartan Games. Next, they dig into the first ever MBS Faction Showcase, which is dedicated to the Fortune Hunters from DeepWars, by Antimatter Games. In the second segment Greg and Andy review the Naval Command ruleset, from Rory Crabb games.
Fortune Hunters Faction Showcase: 54 Min
Naval Command Review: 1 Hr 21 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
As discussed in Episode 22 of the MBS Podcast, Ruckdog's Report has been spun off from the main show to allow for expanded discussion! Join Ruckdog for the first episode of the newly independent Ruckdog's Report, as he discusses gaming spaces.
Greetings! In Episode 21 of the MBS Podcast, Greg and Andy discuss some of their favorite book series where naval combat plays a central role. Later, they take a look at the most popular naval miniatures scales for historical minis and the pros and cons of each. major changes that have been made in the 2.5 edition of Dystopian Wars. Then, Andy discusses his experiences at Historicon 2017 in this month's Ruckdogs Report!
Naval Reading: 13 min
Naval Miniatures: 1 Hr 12 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 1 Hr 54 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Greetings! In Episode 20 of the MBS Podcast, Greg and Andy discuss some of the major changes that have been made in the 2.5 edition of Dystopian Wars. Later, they take a look at the boardgame They Come Unseen from Osprey Games, and Andy ruminates on edition changes in this month's Ruckdogs Report!
DW 2.5 Initial Look: 31 min
They Come Unseen Review: 1 Hr 23 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 8 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Greg and Andy are back for Episode 18! In this episode, they discuss the origins of the various different types of warships in history, and how they have influenced our favorite naval miniatures games. They then take a quick look at some recent updates in the realm of naval video games, before moving on to do an in-depth review of Grand Fleets 3rd Edition from Majestic 12 Games!
Types of Naval Ships: 40 min
Naval Video Gaming Update: 1 Hr 49 Min
Grand Fleets 3rd Edition Review: 1 Hr 59 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 46 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Episode 16 is here! This time around, Greg and Andy are joined by Dale to talk about the shooting mechanics used in a few popular naval miniatures games. Later, the trio dig into a detailed review of Star Trek Ascendancy. Finally, Ruckdog discusses his process for choosing a faction in a minis game.
Shooting Mechanics: 32 min
Star Trek Ascendancy Review: 1 Hr 32 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 39 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
In Episode 15, Andy and Greg are back INNNNN SPAAAACE! Joined by Damion from the Hot LZ podcast, in the first segment they take a look at the background history and factions for the Dropzone/Dropfleet universe, created by Hawk Wargames. In segment two, Greg, Andy, and Damion delve into a a detailed review of the latest Class A space gaming goodness, Dropfleet Commander! Also in this episode is an interview with Eric Louchard of Antimatter Games, and Ruckdog talks tournament preparation.
Dropfleet/Dropzone Background & Faction Overview: 54 Min
Eric Louchard Interview: 1Hr 50 Min
Dropfleet Commander Review: 2 hr 14 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 3 Hr 35 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
It's time for Episode 14, the first episode of the MBS podcast for 2017! Following up on their discussion from Episode 13, Greg and Andy tackle the concept of boarding in space naval games. They are then joined by Josh Linde, aka Spartan Linde, to discuss all the cool Spartan Games events coming to this year's Adepticon. Later, Greg and Andy review the game Deep Wars by Antimatter Games. And finally, they round out the episode by discussing their gaming New Years resolutions!
Space Naval Boarding: 27 Min
Spartan Linde Adepticon Interview: 1Hr 24 Min
Deep Wars Review: 1 hr 43 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 20 Min
2017 Naval Gaming Resolutions: 2 Hr 28 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Lucky Episode 13! For this episode, Greg and Andy tackle the concept of boarding in naval games, and then do their second Naval Gaming Year in Review. Later, Andy chimes in with some lessons from Pearl Harbor that are applicable to naval gaming, and then Greg and Andy round out the episode with a discussion of the DW Kickstarter!
Naval Boarding: 29 Min
Year In Reveiw: 1 hr 13 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 14 Min
DW Kickstarter Discussion: 2 Hr 23 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Attack on Pearl Harbor: Strategy, Combat, Myths, Deceptions, by Alan Zimm
Episode 12 is live! Greg and Andy round out their first year of podcasting with an interview of Ken, the Yarkshire Gamer, about his massive Project Jutland. Later, they review Sails of Glory from Ares games, and then finish off with a brief discussion of Dropfleet Commander, the new hotness from Hawk Wargames!
Yarkshire Gamer Interview: 30 Min
Sails of Glory Reveiw: 1 hr 36 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 23 Min
Dropfleet Commander Discussion: 2 Hr 31 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
This month, Greg and Andy welcome William and Micheal back to the show to recap how the Firestorm Armada events went at the Nova Open. Later, Greg and Andy discuss Firestorm Armada Task Force and Dystopian Wars Fleet Action, the two new "fast play" games from Spartan Games!
NOVA Open Recap: 40 Min
FSA TF and DW FA Discussion: 1 Hr 18 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 27 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Star Trek turns 50 years old this month! In celebration, Greg and Andy discuss combat in the Star Trek universe, as seen in the various TV series and movies. Later on, they do a full review of Star Trek Attack Wing. And finally, Greg and Andy discuss their experiences at recent conventions they attended!
Star Trek Combat: 58 Min
Landlubber’s Musings: 1 Hr 57 Min
Star Trek Attack Wing Review: 2 Hr 2 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 59 Min
Gencon and Tacticon Experiences:3 Hr 9 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
In Episode 9, Greg and Andy go after a topic both of them have been looking forward to for quite a while: naval videogames! Later, they do an in-depth review of Fantasy Flight's Star Wars Armada miniatures game. Finally, Greg asks Andy a few questions about his impending trip to Gencon!
Naval Videogames: 52 Min
Landlubber’s Musings: 2 Hr 10 Min
Star Wars Armada Review: 2 Hr 17 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 3 Hr 29 Min
Andy's Pre-Gencon Thoughts:3 Hr 35 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
In Episode 8, Greg and Andy tackle the subject of naval boardgames. These are games that either focus on naval combat exclusively, or have naval combat as one of their key components. Later, they take a look at space carriers, examining the origins of the idea and how the concept of carrier operations is integrated into some of our favorite space naval games!
Naval Boardgames: 47 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 30 Min
Space Carriers: 1 Hr 39 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 3 Hr 0 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
In Episode 7, it's MBS...IN SPAAACE! Greg and Andy are joined by Josh and Phil from the Firebase Delta podcast to discuss Firestorm Armada, the awesome space naval combat game by Spartan Games. The first segment is a roundtable discussion on all things Firestorm, while the second segment is a full review of the game. In Landlubber's Musings, Greg discusses space combat as described in several sci-fi book series. For his segment, Andy discusses the Battle of Jutland. He then interviews Seth, who had the privilege to participate in a Jutland commemorative game at the US Naval War College.
Firestorm Armada Roundtable: 17 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 24 Min
Firestorm Armada Review: 1 Hr 33 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 2 Hr 27 Min
Jutland Interview with Seth:2 Hr 33 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Firestorm Armada Official Website
Naval War College Jutland Game Report
For Episode 6, Greg and Andy have Mike and Bill on to discuss all the awesome Firestorm Armada events they are organizing for the 2016 NOVA Open. Later, Greg and Andy do their first review of a Class C game, Axis and Allies War at Sea.
NOVA Open Firestorm Armada Interview 27 Min
Landlubber’s Musings: 1 Hr 12 Min
Axis & Allies War At Sea Review: 1 Hr 20 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 15 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
2016 MBS Painting Contest Winners
For Episode 5, Greg and Andy talk about all things Adepticon! They start off discussing the organized play events they participated in, and then move on to the pick up games and all the awesome sights and sounds of the biggest event in miniatures gaming.
==Quick Reference==
Adepticon Organized Events: 36 Min
Landlubber’s Musings: 1 Hr 16 Min
Adepticon Games of Opportunity : 1 Hr 22 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 1 Hr 55 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
For Episode 4, Greg and Andy do their first ever interview, with John C. and John G! These two fine gentlemen are responsible for a company called Topside Minis (you may have heard of them!). In the second half of the show, they do their second game review, on Halo Fleet Battles from Spartan Games.
==Quick Reference==
TSM Interview: 26 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 1 Min
Halo Fleet Battles Review: 1 Hr 5 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 2 Hr 18 Min
Adepticon Preview: 2 Hr 23 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
2016 MBS Painting Contest Entry Forum
For Episode 3, Greg and Andy take another look at the Naval Miniature Game market and talk about Class "C" games. In the second half of the show, they discuss aircraft carrier operations and how they are represented on the tabletop!
==Quick Reference==
Class C Game Overview: 18 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 6 Min
Carrier Operations: 1 Hr 10 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 1 Hr 55 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
2016 MBS Painting Contest Entry Forum
For Episode 2, Greg and Andy take another look at the Naval Miniature Game market and talk about Class "B" games. After that, it's the first MBS Podcast Game Review! Greg and Andy take a look at Dystopian Wars from Spartan Games.
==Quick Reference==
Class B Game Overview: 26 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 18 Min
Dystopian Wars Review: 1 Hr 22 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 2 Hrs 18 Min
2016 Gaming Resolutions: 2 Hrs 24 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Star Blazers Fleet Battle System