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Little Wars FM

Join us as we explore historical wargames, interview game designers, and occasionally sip a dram of fine Scotch! Little Wars FM is a premium podcast supported by the patrons of Little Wars TV, the lar... Read more

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15 Questions with Andy Callan

15 Questions with Andy Callan

If you listened to our 6-part series on designing homebrew rules, you heard Tom and Greg reference Andy Callan's name ma... Read more

30 Dec 2021

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How to Write a Wargame (Part 6: Final Steps)

How to Write a Wargame (Part 6: Final Steps)

It's been a long journey, and today our homebrew rules writing guide takes its final steps. This is the last chapter in ... Read more

17 Dec 2021

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How to Write a Wargame (Part 5: Publishing?)

How to Write a Wargame (Part 5: Publishing?)

In the fifth chapter of our multi-part series "How to Write a Wargame," we approach the finish line. Now that you have a... Read more

3 Dec 2021

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How to Write a Wargame (Part 4: Playtesting)

How to Write a Wargame (Part 4: Playtesting)

In the fourth chapter of our multi-part series "How to Write a Wargame," we discuss the role of play-testing. This is an... Read more

18 Nov 2021

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