Mon, 22 June 2009  In Noisemaker Episode 15 Ryan and Bert examine the rules for Chain Reaction 3.0 Swordplay by Ed Tiexeira. The audio is a little bit messed up between Ryan and Bert, but the bulk of the segment is either Ryan or Bert talking (mostly Ryan) so things are not as bad as you might think. The rules for Chain Reaction 3.0 are available for free at: http://www.wargamevault.com/product_info.php?products_id=61549&src=FrontPage Then, in Segment 2, Bert has a conversation with friend and gamer Dan Wing. The conversation is mostly about a couple of games that Bert played with Dan while Bert was on vacation back in May. Yes, May. Sorry about the delay. The rules we used were the Napoleonics Rules found in "Wargaming, an Introduction" which we previously reviewed on Noisemaker. See episode 5. The conversation is a lot of fun, a good listen if I do say so myself. Finally, in Segment 3, Bert displays his "talent" in writing fiction with the first chapter of a novel that he's been working on. If you think that I'm an OK writer, and you'd like me to finish the book, please let me know. I think it's an interesting story that I've developed, but I don't know. You're guinea pigs, you know? And you are the most diverse group of people that I've had the pleasure of talking to... So, enjoy, if you dare! Comments[3] |
The Naval officer is obviously the more sympathetic to the intended uses of the contraption, although I hope that the political status quo changes as the story progresses. You've laid the foundations for good machinations between the military men.
When's the next installment? :)
Runs with Scissors: You are exactly right... I like listening to those podcasts that cover the glossy stuff... However, I am not endowed with a personal fortune, and therefore I cannot play one of those games. I suppose I've probably spent just as much over the years with my historical figures, but I find that era more stimulating. As with everything, we talk about that which we know, or at least we talk about that which we enjoy. I'll keep that kind of thing coming to your ears...
Thanks for the comments!
Bert.
