Historical Miniature Gamers Podcast

In this episode, Dan and Jacob are joined by Jackson, Richard, and Bob to dive into Bolt Action V3 – early community reactions, the rules making the biggest impact, and how we're prepping for WTC 2025. Plus, a shoutout to Bob and the Albany crew, recently featured on ABC News for their awesome Worlds prep!

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In this video, Jacob is joined by Russ, Jackson, Jono, and Richard for an in-depth discussion of the changes between Bolt Action Version 2 and the newly released Version 3. The team shares their impressions of the new edition, dives into the key differences, and explores how the updated rules impact army composition, strategy, and gameplay. Whether you're a veteran of the game or just starting out, this episode gives you valuable insights into what V3 brings to the table. Listen to the audio version of this cast on: Spotify: https://bit.ly/hmgspotify iTunes: https://bit.ly/hmgitunes Find out more about us on the internets: FB: https://www.facebook.com/hmgpodcast/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/westerntabletop/ Bolt Action Communities FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boltactionperth/ AusNZ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417175118365633/ LinkTree https://linktr.ee/westerntabletop #warlordgames #boltaction #tabletopwargaming #miniaturewargaming #28mm #ww2 #worldwar2 #westerntabletop

The HMG Podcast returns following the first confirmed details of v3! Dan and Gorcin get into what we know, and what this could mean. It is a buzz of excitement around here for the changes and the big call out is "leave your assumptions at the door". Bolt Action V3 is going to shift gears very soon and we can't wait. Give it a listen and If you like this format let us know in the comments. Audio versions of all of our casts are available iTunes, Google Podcasts & Spotify Spotify: https://bit.ly/hmgspotify iTunes: https://bit.ly/hmgitunes Google: https://bit.ly/HMGgoogle You can find out more about us on them internets: FB: https://www.facebook.com/hmgpodcast/ WP: https://historicalminiaturegamers.wordpress.com/ Western Tabletop IG: https://www.instagram.com/westerntabletop/ Gorcin IG: https://www.instagram.com/scorchingproductions/ Dan IG: https://www.instagram.com/adrokk3/ Bolt Action FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boltactionperth/ AusNZ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417175118365633/ LinkTree https://linktr.ee/westerntabletop #WarlordGames #boltaction #tabletopwargaming #miniaturewargaming #28mm #ww2 #worldwar2 ⁠western-tabletop

Jacob hosts a discussion with some of Perth's top players who specialize in playing Bolt Action as part of team Axis. They share insights on list and unit composition, along with their preferred strategies for running their forces. Audio versions of all of our casts are available iTunes, Google Podcasts & Spotify Spotify: https://bit.ly/hmgspotify iTunes: https://bit.ly/hmgitunes You can find out more about us on them internets: FB: https://www.facebook.com/hmgpodcast/ WP: https://historicalminiaturegamers.wordpress.com/ Western Tabletop IG: https://www.instagram.com/westerntabletop/ Bolt Action FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boltactionperth/ AusNZ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417175118365633/ LinkTree https://linktr.ee/westerntabletop #warlordgames #boltaction #tabletopwargaming #miniaturewargaming #28mm #ww2 #worldwar2 ⁠#westerntabletop

Jacob sits down with the game developer, Graham Davey for another episode of #callsigns. Graham is the founder of the Gray for Now, a miniatures skirmish wargames company famous for Test of Honour and the new to be released 0200 WW2 Stealth miniatures game. Graham discusses his journey into the world of tabletop gaming, on success game development, working for Warlord and going independent. 02 Hundred Hours complete rulebook FREE download! Next week (5th May) all subscribers to the Grey For Now Games newsletter will be able to download the full 64-page 02 Hundred Hours rulebook in PDF format completely FREE (it will cost £8.00 for non-subscribers). Subscribe here to ensure you get your copy: https://greyfornow.com/pages/subscribe 02 Hundred Hours is a forthcoming skirmish wargame focusing on night-time raids in World War II. Field an elite force of Commandos, SAS, Paratroopers and Rangers to infiltrate the enemy lines under cover of darkness. Recruit SOE spies and local resistance fighters to bolster your chances. Launch attacks on radar stations, munition factories, airfields, bridges and rail lines. Sneak past sentries, take them out with silent attacks, or open fire with a devastating ambush. Plant charges to destroy your objective, assassinate a target or grab vital intel, then fight your way to safety before reinforcements arrive. Or play as the defenders, carefully setting patrol routes so your sentries can spot raiders in the shadows, utilize guard dogs, officers or even the dreaded Gestapo and make use of informants and intercepted transmissions to thwart the attackers’ plans. Inspired by classic war movies as well as historical events, 02 Hundred Hours is a fast paced game with roughly 10-20 models on either side. The game’s Alert system makes stealth a core part of the action – spotting your enemy in the darkness is key to victory! 0200 is about to release, keep up to date by checking out: Grey for Now W: https://greyfornow.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/greyfornow FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525943848803187/

Daniel talks about his experience using Forward Observers and tries (poorly) to get Tabletop simulator to play along! If you think these units are over costed, hold little value or you don't have ideas of how to use them, this video will lift the veil on most of their uses and applications for you to learn from. I've found them a very useful unit to include, although you need to consider whether it will suit your play style. Comment, critique and give feedback on how you might otherwise use Observers or whether you avoid them completely.

The HMG team takes a deep dive into the official confirmation of Bolt Action V3. Tune in if you want to hear all about the news, and what we think! Warlord's post: https://warlord-community.warlordgames.com/bolt-action-third-edition-september-2024/ Audio versions of all of our casts are available iTunes, Google Podcasts & Spotify Spotify: https://bit.ly/hmgspotify iTunes: https://bit.ly/hmgitunes You can find out more about us on them internets: FB: https://www.facebook.com/hmgpodcast/ WP: https://historicalminiaturegamers.wordpress.com/ Western Tabletop IG: https://www.instagram.com/westerntabletop/ Gorcin IG: https://www.instagram.com/scorchingproductions/ Bolt Action FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boltactionperth/ AusNZ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417175118365633/ LinkTree https://linktr.ee/westerntabletop #warlordgames #boltaction #tabletopwargaming #miniaturewargaming #28mm #ww2 #worldwar2 ⁠western-tabletop

In this latest Western Tabletop Video, join Gorcin as he delves deep into the intricacies of event management and analysis in the world of Bolt Action and Tabletop gaming. Together we dissect the intent behind our latest event, the design choices made, the criteria for success, and the prep work involved. We'll explore every facet, including the challenges faced, the strategies employed, and the ultimate outcomes. Players pack: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qcgbjephzjp1sty0joio0/Band-of-Brothers-Jan27th-2024v2.docx?rlkey=cry6noo6r9la939z9bv8fsao2&dl=0 Stick around until the end for a heartfelt love letter and call to action to fellow tournament organizers, urging them to continue fostering the gaming community through their events. And to all players, I extend a warm invitation to participate in events of all types, enriching our shared passion for gaming. Don't miss out on this insightful journey into event management and analysis. Hit play now and let's dive in together! Intro: 0:00 What is Band of Brothers? 1:30 Why is this event what it is? - 2:30 What are the criteria for a successful BoB? 8:30 BoB List Building 13:15 Drafting Mechanics 15:10 BoB Scoring 17:35 Secondaries 20:15 Event Prep and Running 21:40 Post Event Analysis 27:01 Mathphobics skip this: 30:45 Don't @me Perun plz 31:40 Tournament Point Bell Curves 31:50 Match up outcomes: 34:35 How did platoons score their points? 37:14 The Leaderboard: 40:30 Conclusions: 42:25 A love letter to the BA community: 47:55#boltaction #boltactiongaming #tabletopgaming #eventmanagement #tournament #gamingcommunity #gameevents #strategygames #gamingpassion #gamerlife #gamingcommunity #boardgames #wargames #westerntabletop #hmgpodcast #28mm

Get ready for an epic episode of the HMG podcast! We've got Marcus from @WarlordGames joining us to discuss all things Bolt Action tournaments and more! From Warlord's vision for tournaments to their support for players and Tournament Organizers (TOs), we cover it all. Plus, We share our insights on the Bolt Action scene down under! At the end as we celebrate hitting 1K subscribers on YouTube - thank you to all our amazing viewers for your passion and support! #boltaction #warlordgames #podcast #tabletopgaming #boltaction #wargaming #1ksubscribers #thankyou #28mm #miniaturewargaming #HMGPodcast #gaminginsights #gameindustry #interview #worldwar2 #tabletopwargaming #tournament

The HMG Podcast often talk about the awesome Perth hobby community, but this time we wanted to talk and hear directly from them! So at the end of 2023 we got a few volunteers on to walk through some interview questions. Dan is joined by Bob, Adam, Sean as well as submitted answers from Russ and Nic who all have different backgrounds in wargaming providing some great answers. Reckon you've got better questions to ask? Send them in we'd love to include them for the next one! Give it a listen and If you like this format let us know in the comments.

Dan and Jackson meet up and review the recent Wheel of Fortune event and the antics of Day 1. Jackson was seeking to bring a list that would form the basis of his revenge at Cancon, whilst Daniel literally took a page from the history books.

Tabletop wargaming systems age as time goes on, making them feel predictable or old fashioned and may lead to them becoming stale for players. Is the only way to "fix" this perceived problem a version 3 for Bolt Action? Dan talks through his thoughts on these questions whilst reflecting on Perth's gaming community. Does Perth think it will go stale? My money is on no!

Dan and Jacob meet up again and review the recent Motor Mayhem Tank Wars event followed by an in depth discussion on utilizing transports in Bolt Action Do check out Bo Mortensen's transport tutorial video here: https://youtu.be/ahoxIyUf-PM?si=euwI6y311ToAU1le

Dan and Jacob walk through a little bit of a discussion on the topic of their own and the community's picks for: - Your favorite infantry, - Your favourite tank, - What do you consider to be the worst infantry - What do you consider to be the worst tank - And a point or two on what we'd like to see Warlord do in a golden universe

Join Jacob, Daniel & Gorcin discussing the Bolt Action: World Open War Training tournament hosted at Good Games Cannington in Perth back in March 2023, our thoughts from the day, the upcoming event and a round analysis of each game played.

Jacob and Daniel delve into Armies of Japan and the best core infantry units in the game. We gloss over the internet meta choices and reference a few other subtleties that are often missed. Don't believe us? Tell us why we're wrong! There are 3 comments made incorrectly in the cast, likely due to tiredness of the hosts! 1) Fanatic/vehicle interactions - whilst the vehicles get fanatic as a unit in the army, they are not a unit of two or more models which removes most of the benefits. However nothing under Fanatic specifically removes it from a vehicle pending future FAQ clarifications. 2) Banzai charge from a transport - this was Dan having a brain freeze. you need to 'see' a target to banzai, so no free dismount. 3) light mortar pins don't stack. somewhere I referenced in error that they did, I meant to say those pins would/could be spread.

Fresh off the back of this year's Band of Brothers event run by our very own Gorcin we sat down to go over the day for us and offer up our thoughts on the event. Editor Note: Tyler was recording the video and his internet sucked so the audio appears out of sync and visuals go down occasionally. Hopefully this will be rectified for next time!

The BIGGEST Range of Models in a Single Faction - Armies of Soviet Union Army Book Review

Continuing our traipse through all the army books and eventually campaign books (I'm putting it here so we have to - Tyler). We get going with the Soviet Army Book Review for Bolt Action 2nd Ed!

Australia's Premiere Bolt Action Event - Everything you want to know about CanCon 2023 Gorcin chats to Tristan and Hari from the Baconburgers for a not so exclusive interview about Cancon 2023! But there's a little goodie bag of surprises for all those who stay tuned to the end! CanCon: https://www.facebook.com/events/1713794279006790/ Thanks Hari and Tristan for joining HMG on this episode, you can check out more Baconburgers here: https://www.facebook.com/Thebaconburgers