Did you grow up collecting and painting Citadel miniatures, and playing games like Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, HeroQuest, Battlemasters, and Space Hulk? Did you g...
Hobby Time as Family Time, With Ronnie Renton of Mantic
Ronnie Renton, the founder of Mantic Games, joins the podcast to discuss the world of tabletop miniatures, game design, and the company’s evolution.Ronnie shares his journey from working at Games Workshop to starting his own company, his thoughts on the state of the hobby, and how Mantic has carved its own niche with games like Kings of War, Dungeon Saga, and their latest licensed projects, including Halo.We discuss the challenges of creating accessible wargames, the importance of growing the hobby, and how Mantic is embracing new technologies like 3D printing. Plus, Ronnie teases some exciting upcoming releases!
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Space Weirdos: The Making of a Cult Classic
I'm joined by Casey, writer of the cult classic Space Weirdos. We talk about the game's origins, its popularity, and a few of his other titles.
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Your Last Three Hobby Purchases
What were your last three hobby purchases? That was our question of the month in February, and the response was great. Our question of the month for March is to tell us about a terrain piece you built that you're particularly proud of. Here's where and how to submit!
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Burrows & Badgers' Second Edition: Michael Lovejoy of Oathsworn Miniatures
Michael Lovejoy is co-creator of the cult anthropomorphic animal skirmish game Burrows & Badgers. On this episode, he joins me for a chat about the history of the game and miniature range, running a company in the hobby, and the upcoming second edition. Also mentioned was this written interview with Michael on Goonhammer.com.
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How Ramshackle Games Came Back From the Brink
I'm joined by Curtis of Ramshackle Games, who talks about an eventful couple of weeks at the venerable indie miniature company!
Did you grow up collecting and painting Citadel miniatures, and playing games like Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, HeroQuest, Battlemasters, and Space Hulk? Did you gradually grow out of the hobby only to find yourself plunging back in many years later, discovering great new games like Frostgrave, Rogue Planet, and Kings of War?The Bedroom Battlefields Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast brings you conversations about collecting, gaming, painting, terrain, and much more - often with a nostalgic twist.We also dive into topics such as productivity, balancing hobby time with other aspects of life, and the overall psychology behind playing with toy soldiers.