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Point 2 Point
by Jason and Scott
Scott and Jason discuss various aspects of boardgaming, mostly focusing on wargames.
Episodes
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Point 2 Point 51: A Belated Holiday Buying Guide
This was supposed to be the holiday buying guide for 2011. Well, it's a bit late! Let's call it Holiday Buying Guide 2012. Or maybe Gift Card buying guide. Any way, Joe, TJ and Jason discuss gifts for the discerning gamer. And Joe has a surprise entry in the wargame category!
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Point 2 Point Episode 50: WBC 2011 and Conquest of Nerath
Ummm...you missed a spot! Okay, Jason actually missed a whole month! But he is back with his report of WBC 2011, along with his monthly (okay, for the most part) coverage of feedback and the news in wargaming. And Chad offers a review of a game that takes place in a land that Grimnir himself…
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Point 2 Point 49: Historicon, King Phillip's War and the Games 100
In this ultramegasupersized episode, Jason interviews two figures from Historicon. The first is Walt O'Hara, who was kind enough to extend the invite to Jason and who also just happens to be the man behind the "Historical Simulations" category of the annual Games 100 (from Games Magazine). The...
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Point 2 Point 48: Pseudocon 22 AAR and White Star Rising
He did it! In his ongoing challenge to himself to publish 12 podcasts in 2011, Jason is back on track with his SECOND episode in June (just barely)! In this slightly truncated episode, Chad offers a review of Lock 'n Load's White Star Rising in his (newly named!) segment. Jason gives some…
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Point 2 Point 47: Game Rankings and Command and Colors: Napoleonics
This episode finds another guest reviewer submitting a segment; Chad, better known as Grimnir, offers a discussion of the Command and Colors system as a whole, along with a review of Command and Colors: Napoleonics. Jason also works through some feedback and news and discusses the games he's been...
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Point 2 Point 46: Rules Rubric and Washington's War
In this episode, Jason lays out his rules rubric and reviews Washington's War. He also supplies another news segment and gives a rundown of the games he's been playing recently. You'd think it was a short episode, but you know how he gets when he gets a chance to talk wargames...
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Point 2 Point 45: Julius Caesar, Battleground, and Little Bighorn
In this episode, Jason goes through some feedback, opens the package from Your Move Games, and focuses on a smaller publisher for his pre-order spotlight. He also has some wargaming news, good and bad, and goes through some feedback. Add to this the standard games played, poll results and other…
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Point 2 Point 44: Components, Hellenes, and a CONTEST!
Jason flies solo again, and can't seem to shut up! Over TWO hours in this solo ep. Jason addresses feedback where he announces the first ever CONTEST for P2P! Then he covers the last month (plus some) of news that fit to print--er--say. He also gives a rundown of things to consider when rating...
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Point 2 Point 43: Jason Flies Solo
Jason flies solo for this new episode of P2P. He talks about a number of games including: Hellenes, Hearts and Minds, Command and Colors Ancients, Combat Commander Pacific, and Asia Engulfed, among others. He also gives his current top ten list and his hot ten list. He introduces some new…
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Point 2 Point 42: Games We Were Wrong About
What? The boys are wrong? Say it ain't so! In this episode, Jason and Scott each pick a game that they were perhaps too harsh about. For Jason, it is Combat Commander: Europe, and for Scott it is Twilight Struggle.
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Point 2 Point 41: Richard III, Pseudocon XXI and WBC 2010
Remember the good old days when Point 2 Point actually in production? Well, of course you do, because those days are BACK! Jason and Scott give a review of Richard III and detail the gaming they have been doing in the summer of 2010, including Pseudocon XXI and WBC 2010. Games discussed include...
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Point 2 Point 40: WBC 09 Wrap-up
In their latest podcast, Jason and Scott discuss their time at WBC, from the people they encounter to the nice hotel across the street where they stayed. Oh, and, of course, the games. They discuss Paths of Glory, Napoleonic Wars (of course), Wilderness War, Hammer of the Scots, Crusader Rex,...
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Point 2 Point 39: They're Ba-ack and Pursuit of Glory
Yep, they're back. With Scott's return from his travels and Jason's slight lightening of his workload, the boys who love wargames are back and talking about the past six months in their gaming lives. They discuss Paths of Glory, Wilderness War, Napleonic Wars 2nd Edition, Hammer of the Scots and...
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Point 2 Point 38: Waterloo 20
Jason and Scott return with a review of Victory Point Games's Napoleonic 20 Series, with a specific look at Waterloo 20. Also, for those of you interested, stay tuned after the end music for the full WBC recap.
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Point 2 Point 37: Moritz and ASLSKFan carry the show!
After a long hiatus and some technical difficulties, Jason and Scott bring you a Moritz and ASLSKFan driven episode. This episode features Moritz talking about the frustrating exceptions that are a staple of wargame rules design. And ASLSKFan gives an excellent interview with Chas Argent,...
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Point 2 Point 36: Alan Emrich and the Future of Wargaming Design
In this mega-super-sized episode (3 1/2+ hours!), Jason and Scott cover all those things they need to before heading off to WBC. They respond to some feedback (and offer some tactical advice), discuss their recent gaming (including Pseudocon), and discuss their respective WBC schedules. Jason...
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Point 2 Point 35: FAB Bulge and The Three Types of Wargames
In this episode, the boys offer their opinion on Rick Young's latest design, FAB Bulge. They also divide wargames into three levels (Strategic, Battle, and Tactical Games) and discuss what they see as the differences in these three levels. The best two hours in gaming is back!
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Point 2 Point 34: Feedback, Dawn of War and Armegeddon
In this episode, Jason and Scott answer feedback and discuss the issues it raises: the definition of monster game, the difference between point to point maps and area maps, and the various problems bringing online versions of War of the Ring to realization. ASLSKFan discusses (and reviews) the...
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Point 2 Point 33: Manoeuver and Jeff Horger
In this Episode, Jason and Scott work through a bit of feedback and offer their review of the innovative GMT release, Manoeuver. Jason also talks to Manoeuver's designer, Jeff Horger. Moritz offers up one of the best solitaire wargames ever designed and ASLSKFan discusses at length an air…
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Point 2 Point 32: Prezcon 2008 and Rick Young
In this super-mega-sized episode, Jason and Scott discuss Prezcon and their many victories (okay, Scott discusses his victories and Jason discusses something else). They also answer some feedback. ASLSKFan contributes a piece about B-17 and the upcoming B-29, Moritz talks about the passing of a...
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Point 2 Point 31: John Kranz and WAM AAR
In their latest episode, Jason and Scott talk by phone about the Boardgame Players Association's Winter Activation meeting. Scott shares his performance, his encounters, and his opinions about this annual card-driven wargame convention. Jason and Scott then offer up contributions from their...
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Point 2 Point 30: Valley Games
In this long-awaited (and -unexpectedly- long delayed), Jason and Scott answer some feedback, and defer on some other feedback. Moritz weighs in on a classic dungeon crawl/fantasy melee wargame and offers, along with a listener, a great site for solo gamers. Then, Jason talks to the man behind...
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Point 2 Point 29: C&C Ancients and Lys Fulda
In this episode, Jason and Scott respond to some feedback and discuss their recent gaming. They then offer a detailed review of GMT's Command and Colors Ancients. Jason also interviews Lys Fulda about her role at Avalanche Press, the philosophy of Avalanche, and some controversial box art. Oh…
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Point 2 Point 28: Adam Starkweather and Battleground: FW
In this supersized (the biggest yet!) episode, Jason and Scott answer some feedback, talk about their recent games, and review Battleground: Fantasy Warfare, the card/miniatures game. Jason interviews Adam Starkweather, the man behind the International Game Series from MMP, and discusses what…
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Point 2 Point 27: Feedback and Starship Troopers
Finally! The boys are back after an unintentional hiatus. In this episode, they tell a bit about where they've been, why they haven't been podcasting, and where they're going (both on the web and in the world). They then respond to feedback, discussing online gaming opportunities, what the…
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Point 2 Point 26: WBC 2007 and Don Greenwood
In this episode, Jason and Scott discuss (along with Friend of the Show Joe) their respective WBCs. Jason and Scott then give their top 5 games that they'd like to learn (some are older, some newer) in the coming year. Then comes the interview a number of people have been waiting for: Don...
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Point 2 Point 25: A Victory Lost, Titan, and Pseudocon Wrap-Up
In this episode, the boys respond to some feedback and give their first look at MMP's A Victory Lost. They also discuss Pseudocon, where they previewed Jerry Taylor's forthcoming War of the Roses, and played some new and some older games (guess which one). Morritz enters another "Orc 2 Orc"...
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Point 2 Point 24: Kaarin Engelmann and Friend of the Show Joe
Joe and the Boys meander through some feedback, then discuss The Greatest Women in Wargaming. They also talk extensively about Pseudocon's mysterious history and practices. This show is more about tangents than the point at hand, so stay sharp! They then play their Prezcon interview with the...
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Point 2 Point 23: Mark Miklos and Dragon Pass
In this episode, Jason and Scott update their online gaming (briefly), work through a bit of feedback, and Jason declares Summer '07 his "Summer of Victory." They also play their PrezCon interview with the designer of GMT's Battles of the American Revolution series, Mark Miklos. Moritz Egert…
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Point 2 Point 22: Andy Lewis and Combat Commander Review
What don't Jason and Scott talk about in the latest of their "supersized" episodes? They talk about their online gaming, Scott's successes and Jason's gaming despair. They give their first impressions of Guilford/Eutaw Springs. They review Combat Commander. Then, to top it all off, they talk...
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Point 2 Point Episode 21: Grant Dalgliesh and Columbia Games
Another SuperSized Episode for your consumption! Jason and Scott answer some feedback, discuss their online gaming adventures, and, then move into their interview with Grant Dalgliesh, Heir to the Columbia Games, er, fortune. They talk about Columbia's history, Columbia's future, along with all…
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Point 2 Point Episode 20: The National Block Party and Liberty
In this episode, Jason and Scott discuss their online gaming adventures, in particular Scott's smackdown of Jason in Paths of Glory, and their upcoming Napoleonic Wars grudgematch. They also discuss Jason's game with Moritz Eggert of the Dice Tower, along with their respective online tournaments....
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Point 2 Point Episode 19: Prezcon AAR
Jason and Scott talk about their respective Prezcon experiences, then talk about the Host Throwdown going on currently between them. They then run an interview with PrezCon director Justin Thompson. They finish, of course, with a new gamer rule, this one coming from a listener!
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Point 2 Point Episode 18: Worthington Games
No Scott this episode, as it is a "Jason on the Road" ep. Jason went to VA Beach for something in his non-gaming life and hooked up with the self-proclaimed "brain-trust" of Worthington Games in their corporate offices (I think it was a guest room). Jason talks with Mike Wiley, Grant Wiley and…
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Point 2 Point 17: Prezcon and Pre-orders
In this episode, Jason and Scott discuss their challenge the world (the world doesn't seem to be taking it) and go through some feedback, including giving some opinions about brick and mortar stores. They then talk about pre-order lists and what they are ordering and what they would like to see...
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Point 2 Point 16: All about Napoleonic Wars
Okay, this is it, the first of the wargamers' "All About" shows. Jason and Scott discuss Napoleonic Wars for a LONG time, giving a review (can you guess how many dice?) and then giving an extensive players' guide. Good for the novice and the experienced player. And, of course, a gamer rule…
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Point 2 Point Episode 15 - Holiday Gift Guide with Friend of the Show Joe
In this episode, Friend of the Show Joe joins the boys as they discuss feedback with an excellent piece of audio feedback discussing competitive play. They accept the challenge of the world and discuss Scott's time at the BPA's "D-Day" tournament (will there ever come another?). Then they offer...
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Point 2 Point Episode 14: Feedback, Mark Herman, and a Bonus Track!
In this Episode, Scott and Jason finishing clearing out old feedback. Jason gives a brief news segment, then the boys share their very interesting interview with the CDG innovator himself, Mark Herman. Mark talks about the update of We the People, the Charles S. Roberts Award winning Rising Sun,...
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Point 2 Point Episode 13: Catchin' Up On Feedback
Scott and Jason discuss feedback this episode. LOTS of feedback. The "Lost Episode" is re-done, finally. There is discussion of BattleLore, Viktory II, hex and counter games, non-hex and counter games, blockbusters and innovations. Enjoy, and start sending the boys more feedback! Oh, and, of...
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Point 2 Point Episode 12 - Rick Young and Mark McLaughlin
Jason only show, but Scott will be back on soon. Jason talks about the website, why it's been so long, and then goes into the interviews. Rick Young has a number of projects on the table, and discusses Asia Engulfed, FAB Bulge, and the origins of Europe Engulfed. Mark McLaughlin discusses...
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Point 2 Point Episode 11 - CSR, Shifting Sands, and Mike Rinella
In this episode, Jason and Scott update their WBC information (lots of P2P material, some new games, and a re-evaluated room) and discuss the Charles S. Roberts Award winners. They then review the new MMP release, Shifting Sands, designed by Mike Rinella. They then play their WBC interview with...
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Point 2 Point Episode 10 - Jerry Taylor, Part II
In this episode, Jason flies solo for a brief site and podcast news update, then introduces the second part of the Jerry Taylor interview. Jerry then talks with Scott and Jason about Crusader Rex, his new design projects (including a War of the Roses game), and everything from Diane Rehm to South...
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Point 2 Point Episode 9: WBC Preview
Well, Jason and Scott started talking about their favorite convention, the World Boardgaming Championships, and they couldn't shut up! Consequently, this episode is an overview of the WBC, with a great deal of commentary on the games played and the format of the con. Included is a discussion of…
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Point 2 Point Episode 8 - Pseudocon Session Reports and Jerry Taylor
This episode brings you part one of our interview with Jerry Taylor, designer of Hammer of the Scots and Crusader Rex. In this part of the interview, Jerry discusses his start in gaming and Hammer of the Scots. Jason and Scott also report on their "Pseudocon" and give session reports and their...
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Point 2 Point Episode 7
This episode is heavy on feedback and the conversation it generates. Then, Jason and Scott review Ted Raicer's Phalanx effort, The First World War. They close, of course, with a new gamer rule!
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Point 2 Point Episode 6 - MMP with Keith Dalton
In Episode 6, Jason and Scott have their first phone interview with an industry insider: Keith Dalton, Marketing Director for Multi-Man Publishing. They talk ASL, ASL Starter Kit, Up Front, The Devil's Cauldron, Fire in the Sky and upcoming releases, among other things. They also get a glimpse…
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Point 2 Point Episode 5: News, the WBC, and Crusader Rex
In Ep 5, Jason and Scott discuss their favorite convention, the WBC. They also give an extensive review of Crusader Rex, share some big news about the show's future, and some interesting news at large. Of course, they also apologize for the delay. All this and a new gamer rule!
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Point 2 Point Episode 4: Play by Web and Play by Email
In Episode 4, Jason and Scott announce their new website(www.point2pointsource.com), respond to some feedback, and discuss options for playing wargames over the internet. They also answer that eternal question: where WAS Scott during that last episode??? Oh, and, as always, a new Gamer Rule.
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Point 2 Point Episode 3 - Gateway Wargames and Feedback
Jason and Scott answer and discuss some listener feedback, then discuss what makes a good gateway to wargaming, offer some suggestions of gateway games, and close with a discussion of potential future wargamers. And, of course, a new gamer rule!
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Point 2 Point Episode 2: WAM and Card Driven Wargames
In their second Episode, Jason and Scott review Twilight Struggle, welcome a guest review of The Mighty Endeavor by The Dice Tower's Joe Steadman, argue over their rating system (!), and discuss BPA's Winter Activation Meeting and Card Driven Wargames in general. Also features the first News...
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