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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 83: 3D Modelling & Printing

« on: May 28, 2023, 06:16:55 pm »

For episode 83, Andy is joined by returning guest (and MBS Forum member) Kelly. The two of them discuss the challenges and opportunities involved with 3D modeling and 3D printing, and how that has impacted the naval gaming hobby.

http://www.manbattlestations.com/blog/2023/05/28/mbs-podcast-episode-83-3d-modeling-printing/

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 82: Community SITREP and Hobby Update

« on: May 21, 2023, 01:37:25 pm »

For episode 82 Andy is joined by MBS Forum Member Kelly for the monthly(ish) Hobby Update and Community SITREP!

http://www.manbattlestations.com/blog/2023/05/21/mbs-podcast-episode-82/

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 81: Mike Hutchinson Interview

« on: May 01, 2023, 09:50:18 pm »

Episode Link: https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-81-mike-hutchinson-interview

For episode 81, Andy has managed to secure an interview from Mr. Mike Hutchinson himself, the designer behind A Billion Suns from Osprey Publishing. Over the course of their discussion, Andy and Mike discuss the development of ABS, what lies ahead for the game, and what projects Mike is working on at present. Those new projects include a fantasy battles game he is Kickstarting, as well as a world-first announcement of a new naval game!
Links discussed on the show:

-   Hobgoblin Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/electi-studio/mike-hutchinsons-hobgoblin
-   Mike’s Podcast, Rule of Carnage: http://ruleofcarnage.com/
-   A Billion Suns homepage: https://abillionsuns.space/

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 80: Topside Minis Interview

« on: April 27, 2023, 08:13:02 pm »

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-80-topside-minis-interview

In this episode of Man Battlestations, Andy is joined by John G. and John C. from Topside Minis! This is the first time that Andy has had the two Johns on the show since episode 30. They discuss the new upcoming projects from Topside, including a new boardgame and new markers printed directly on clear acrylic.

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-80-topside-minis-interview

Links discussed on the show:

https://topsideminis.com/

https://www.facebook.com/topsideminis

MBS Website: https://www.manbattlestations.com/index.html

Support the show! Please consider purchasing some classy custom dice or a hand-painted mini over at the MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/manbattlestations/

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 79: Eric Farrington Interview

« on: April 07, 2023, 02:02:29 pm »

Eric “EasyE” Farrington joins Andy “Ruckdog” Rucker for another episode! This time, Eric gives us some updates on what he has been working on for Castles in the Sky, and along the way they dicuss game design, the naval gaming market, and more!

http://www.manbattlestations.com/blog/2023/04/07/mbs-podcast-episode-79-eric-farrington-interview/

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The Shipyard / I'm in the 3D Printing Game!

« on: April 06, 2023, 08:47:06 pm »

Last week I got myself a 3D printer! I'm now busily working on printing up a bunch of models I've been stockpiling.







The first thing I've been focusing on is printing up some ships for the Ironclads game that I Kickstarted a while back.

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 78: Hobby Update & Community SITREP

« on: March 31, 2023, 06:11:53 pm »

In Episode 78, Andy is joined by Eric “EasyE” Farrington to do the first Hobby Update and Community SITREP of 2023! Join them as they talk about what they have been up to lately when it comes to painting and playing. Later, they talk about all the latest happenings around the MBS website, and finish up with some new releases they are excited about.

http://www.manbattlestations.com/blog/2023/03/31/mbs-podcast-episode-78/

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 77: Sebastian Bae Interview

« on: March 22, 2023, 10:30:26 pm »

Episode 77 of the MBS Podcast is here! This time, Andy is interviewing Mr. Sebastian Bae, a professional wargamer who has done gaming work and analysis for the US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Their conversation touches on the differences between professional gaming and hobby gaming, Sebastian’s design process, how one can get involved in professional gaming, and last but certainly not least, Sebastian’s upcoming board game “Littoral Commander,” available for pre-order now!

http://www.manbattlestations.com/blog/2023/03/23/mbs-podcast-episode-77-sebastian-bae-interview/

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 76: Spruance Leader Review

« on: February 17, 2023, 02:31:42 pm »

Andy is joined by Rob to review Spruance Leader, the Cold War-era solitare naval game by Dan Versson Games!

http://www.manbattlestations.com/blog/2023/02/17/mbs-podcast-episode-76-spruance-leader-review/

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General Discussion / Thinking of Starting an MBS Substack

« on: February 01, 2023, 05:11:24 pm »

Hi all! I wanted to broach a topic for discussion that I've been tossing around for a while; I'm thinking of starting an MBS substack.

For those not aware, Substack is essentially a combination blog/email newsletter service. Readers can subscribe to various writers, and then get that writer's posts delivered to their email. The service also allows writers to monetize their posts by requiring a paid subscription for some or all of their posts (to be clear, I'm looking to keep a proposed MBS substack free, at least for the foreseeable future).

What would I post? Mostly it would be the kinds of things I've posted on the blog in the past. I'm also looking to use it as a vector for a written version of the Community SITREP. Old hands out there will remember that I used to do such a newsletter via a monthly email using the forum's messaging function. However, I stopped doing that a few years back due to the fact that the website's hosting service saw that traffic as spam and actually took down the entire site for a few days! The content of the SITREP would be very much like what I talk about verbally on the podcast now.

Anyway, looking to see what your thoughts are, and if you think it might be a good idea or not. Thanks!

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 75: Dale A. Jenkins Interview

« on: January 31, 2023, 09:48:23 pm »

Andy has a very special guest on for an interview on Episode 75 of the Man Battlestations Podcast! Mr. Dale A. Jenkins is a former naval officer and businessman, who has just published an account of the last days of diplomacy between Japan and the United States and the start of the Pacific War! His book, titled “Diplomats and Admirals,” is available now on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-75-dale-a-jenkins-interview

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 74: 2022 in Review and Looking Forward to 2023

« on: January 27, 2023, 03:38:09 pm »

Andy is back with the first episode of the MBS Podcast for 2023! In this episode, he takes a look back at 2022, and discusses some things he is looking forward to in 2023.

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-74-2022-review-and-looking-forward-to-2023[/img]

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News and Rumors / BFG Re-Launch Rumors, 2023 Edition

« on: January 16, 2023, 01:13:27 pm »

Due to a recent GW Instagram post consisting of the old BFG box art, the rumor mill is once again turning that a BFG redux is in the works. Big, If True.

This is something that has been hinted at for a long time. I was sure that we would be seeing a new version of BFG back in the 2016 era, given the series of BFG video games that had released around the same time.

Here is the (rather click-baity) article from Spikey Bits about the Insta post:

https://spikeybits.com/2023/01/games-workshop-returns-to-battlefleet-gothic-miniatures-rumors-game.html

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 73

« on: December 16, 2022, 10:30:05 pm »

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-73-schaumburg-prime-offensive-preview-interview

Josh Linde returns to the MBS podcast after a long absence to discuss the plans for his upcoming Schaumburg Prime Offensive event being held at Adepticon! The event will feature a three-round tournament using the A Billion Suns rules.

Links Discussed

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/5346201365485685/

A Billion Suns: http://abillionsuns.space/

Adepticon 2023: https://www.adepticon.org/

Josh's Blog: http://thewaygate.blogspot.com/

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MBS Media / MBS Podcast Episode 72: Midwday at Milleniumcon

« on: December 12, 2022, 11:13:33 pm »

Andy has Alan S. on the show to discuss the recent game he ran at Milleniumcon, held outside Ausin, TX.

Links discussed on the show:

Milleniumcon's Website: https://www.millenniumcon.info/

BGG Page for AH's Midway: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2250/midway

Heart of Texas Wargamers FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399197067945312

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episdoe-72-midway-at-milleniumcon