On the third episode of the deep dive of Privateer Press series, Paul and Andy talk to Doug Hamilton, digital sculptor at PP. Paul and Andy take turns asking about the processes of designing miniatures and what to expect from the profession.   Nightmare Empires Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-the-nightmare-empire  Subscribe to the channel and be entered in for a chance to win in our 500 subs Frozen Forge Giveaway!   Join us on Patreon for...

On the second episode of this series, Paul and Dan talk to Playtest and Organized Play Manager, Loren Lower. Join the three, as they chat about aspects of playtesting models and how to promote organized play in your community.   Nightmare Empires Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-the-nightmare-empire  Subscribe to the channel and be entered in for a chance to win in our 500 subs Frozen Forge Giveaway!   Join us on Patreon for bonus content:...

In this exciting new series, the members of Tried and True got a wonderful opportunity to talk to the many different employees who work at Privateer Press!   In this first episode of the series, Paul and Erica interview Matt Goetz, RPG Development Manager at Privateer Press. Matt talks about the successful Nightmare Empires Kickstarter and the process of developing content for it and the Iron Kingdoms RPG.     Nightmare Empires Kickstarter -...

On the third episode of this series, Paul and Erica interview one last guest, Gonzo, who runs Warfaire Weekend. Paul and Erica ask Gonzo about the history of Warfaire Weekend, how players can attend the invitational, and how community leaders can host their own qualifier events to help players get more opportunities to get there.

On the second episode of this series, Paul, Dan and Andy meet with Grant Richey to talk about Liberty Brawl. Liberty Brawl is a Warfaire Weekend qualifier event and seems to be more of the scale the Susquehanna Scuffle will be designed as.    The hosts of Tried and True learn about Grant's experience playing wargames, talk about his recent accomplishment of being a captain for WTC, and finally discuss the history of the Liberty Brawl and how Grant is organizing his first large event.

On this brand new series, the community leaders of Delaware Warmachine talk about their next project, the Susquehanna Scuffle, a team event between Maryland store Critical Hit Games and Delaware's Alternate Universes.    On this episode, Paul and Erica interview Seth from the NJSOB meta. Seth runs the Bokur Brawl, a 3-day wargaming event held in Manville, New Jersey. Paul, Erica, and Seth discuss the history of the Bokur Brawl and seek advice on the best steps forward in planning the Sussy...

May 29th, 2022 Series 2 - How to host your first large event!

In this final episode of Tried and True, Paul, Dan, Andy and Erica discuss how to search for aspiring leaders to take on the roles in your communities and how to coordinate your schedule with other WMH communities around you. The hosts reflect on their time doing Tried and True and share their thoughts for what will happen next in the Delaware Warmachine Community. :45 - Intro 4:00 - Episode outline 4:40 - Finding leaders in your own community 13:40 - Coordinating with other...

On this episode, Paul, Dan, Andy and Erica discuss the highlights of two events in their local area and discuss the importance on focusing on the community of players  and not the game of Warmachine. The hosts discuss the difference between the terms Meta and community, why it's important to focus on the player, and how we can manage expectations for all players in your local area. All of this focuses on the goal of not falling into the trap of the self-fulfilling prophesy, and how you can...

In this third episode, Paul, Dan, and Andy are joined by the last co-host of the series Erica. Erica provides the others a clearer glimpse of gaming at the Ice House and the hosts talk about how to set up events. Paul and the co-hosts speak about getting the materials and people needed to run an event. The group then talks about other events that became a success after that first steamroller. :50 - Intro  6:00 - TNT Episode Outline  8:29 - Finding a place & getting it ready  11:40 -...

Paul and Dan are joined by Andy as they talk about what steps they took to build the Delaware Warmachine Community. Where should you play? Why should you seek help? When do you find time for all these commitments? :50 - introductions  3:00 - TNT Episode Outline  4:20 - Where to play  13:00 - Why seek help from other metas  17:40 - How to maintain and when to find time  22:50 - Ways to stay in touch consistently

In this episode, meet Paul and Dan as they talk about their history playing Warmachine and what happen to their local metas over the years. Knowing the history, how were they going to use this to provide direction moving forward? :50 - Introductions  6:20 - Goals of Tried and True  6:48 - The history of WMH in Delaware  9:00 - History of WMH in South Philly  12:00 Self Fulfilling Prophesy  12:12 What happened during the Pandemic.