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"Mentioned In Dispatches" with the Armchair Dragoons

Armchair Dragoons
Wargaming
Game Design
Wargaming Hobby
Board Game Design
588th Night Bomber Regiment
Nostalgia
Gamma Expo
Board Games
Digital Gaming
Community Engagement
Professional Development
Solo Gaming
Old Games
Artwork In Games
Social Media Influence
Classic Wargaming
Military Education
Tabletop Gaming
Academy Programs
History

Riding to battle in style! The Armchair Dragoons discuss all manner of strategy games and wargames - both tabletop & digital - as played by hobbyists, professionals, and academics. Also on the agenda are regular discussions of history & battles as they tie into strategy gaming and wargaming, and musings on the game industry as a whole.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes80Founded6 years ago
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Recent Guests

Rex Brynen
Academic specializing in serious games for humanitarian aid
McGill University
Episode: Mentioned In Dispatches S14 E8 ~ Serious Non-Wargaming
Ben Taylor
Defense scientist turned consultant with experience in serious games
Defense Research and Development Canada
Episode: Mentioned In Dispatches S14 E8 ~ Serious Non-Wargaming
James Sterrett
An Army civilian working in Wargaming and a knowledgeable player of OCS games.
US Army
Episode: Mentioned In Dispatches S14 E4 ~ The Operational Combat Series
Art Wolf
Friend and occasional guest on the podcast
Episode: Mentioned In Dispatches Season 13 Ep 12 ~ SDHISTCON
Darin Leviloff
Designer and play tester, honcho of series
Episode: Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 9 ~ Darin Leviloff and States of Siege Games
Cole Worley
Game designer and co-founder of Whirligig Games
Whirligig Games
Episode: Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 6 ~ “Live” From GAMA Expo
Jim Dietz
Publisher and game designer with extensive experience in the industry
Dietz Foundation
Episode: Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 6 ~ “Live” From GAMA Expo
Jason Matthews
Designer known for Twilight Struggle and board member of Gamma
Gamma
Episode: Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 6 ~ “Live” From GAMA Expo
Amabel Holland
Co-founder and game designer at Hollandspiele
Hollandspiele
Episode: Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 3 ~ Hollandspiele & Amabel Holland

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Brant
One of the hosts, often discussing various gaming-related topics and sharing insights from his experiences in the wargaming community.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Great Hobby Talk

    This is a very enjoyable podcast about the war game hobby and adjacent topics. There are amazing guests with lots of great insights and opinions. The hosts are super engaging, relatable, and funny (but don’t tell them I said they’re funny). I really do feel like I’m sitting in an armchair next to them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deurbroucq
    United Statesa year ago
  • Originally just tuned in to a single podcast that had a subject that interested me, but now find I'm a regular listener. Impressed by the teams gaming knowledge plus insightful interview questions and informative answers. Great game podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Phantom
    2 years ago
  • Ottimo podcast per war gamer

    Uno die migliori podcast Sui gioco, soprattutto war games ma non solo.

    Assolutamente consigliato

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoTate
    Italy2 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    This is an excellent podcast. Great game reviews and gaming industry content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mstoneci
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Wargaming Pod

    Really enjoy the in-depth conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The_Giant_Squid
    Canada2 years ago

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Many reviews emphasize the depth of knowledge from the hosts, which enhances the understanding of gaming and historical contexts.
Listeners appreciate the mix of professional and hobby content, noting the engaging hosts and guests, as well as the humorous and insightful discussions.
The podcast is praised for covering a range of topics relevant to both casual gamers and those in the industry, making it accessible to a broad audience.

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Apple Podcasts
#211
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#247
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#247
Ireland/Leisure/Games

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Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 3 ~ Hollandspiele & Amabel Holland
Q: How did the New Yorker article come about?
Amabel detailed the process of being approached by the writer, who eventually decided to focus the article on her rather than other well-known designers.
Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 3 ~ Hollandspiele & Amabel Holland
Q: What can you tell us about Hollandspiele's best-selling game?
Amabel elaborated on 'Table Battles' being the top seller, explaining its success due to its quick playtime and low barrier to entry.
Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 7 ~ Fort Circle Games
Q: How do you view the recent trend of using AI art in game design?
We reject AI art because it's considered theft and we're committed to traditional artistic methods, respecting the industry standards.
Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 7 ~ Fort Circle Games
Q: What are the kinds of things you're interested in seeing from game designers?
I'm interested in historical games that really engage players in decision-making processes, providing a lot of historical documents like we did with Votes for Women.
Mentioned In Dispatches Season 13 Ep 1 ~ Wargame Motivations
Q: What drives you to play the game to begin with?
Vance was grappling with motivation for playing Gettysburg, which led to a deeper conversation about individual motivations for gaming.

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A blend of strategy gaming and wargaming, this podcast features discussions that span both tabletop and digital formats. Episodes often cover a wide range of topics, including notable game conventions, the intricacies behind game mechanics, and the social dynamics present within the gaming community. The hosts engage in humorous banter, while also addressing serious themes such as historical relevance in games and the impact of gaming technology. With frequent guests from the gaming industry, the conversations provide insights beneficial to casual hobbyists and professionals alike, making it a unique resource for anyone interested in the gaming world.

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