Council of Five Nations 2016: Wargaming Recon #169




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Summary: Mike Paine and Jonathan discuss the Council of Five Nations.  This three-day tabletop convention is one of Mike’s favorites. Council of Five Nations XXXIX (2016) Details Was September 23-26, 2016 at the Proctors Theatre & Conference Center in Schenectady, New York. Pre-registration cost-$30 Registation at the door-$37 Additional fees covered participating in events as most games also have an entry fee (i.e. the former TotalCon method) The longest-running tabletop wargaming podcast on the planet   Highlighted Events Star Trek 50th Anniversary Celebration Battleground Fantasy & Historical Warfare Hanghai Throwdown run by Mike Paine Mailbag From Twitter Listener Jay Arnold said of Ep 168 Hobby Bunker Game Day 2016:  “yep, it was me that suggested a co-host! Thanks for the shout out.”  Jay has recently dived into podcasting!  Look for The Veteran Wargamer on iTunes. He discusses wargaming & veteran’s issues. From Facebook Listener Pedro said of Ep 168 Hobby Bunker Game Day 2016: “The Mayor of Hanghai would be a great plus to any convention!” Listener Gabriel said of Ep 168 Hobby Bunker Game Day 2016: “Please update the intro support ad so it publicizes Huzzah! 2017! Really enjoyed you both chatting away.  Cheers!”   Do You Like Wargaming Recon, then Review the show If you like what you hear please consider reviewing us on iTunes & Stitcher Radio. iTunes and Stitcher Radio are some of the most popular ways for listeners to find podcasts. Why not help a potential new listener find our show and help grow the hobby? Recent Reviews   PATREON Patreon backers get the newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait?  Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. Thank you to: Dave & the Wargames @ BattleShades Facebook group Patrick Chris Parker of Day of Battle Games Kyle from Vermont   $28 away from next Patreon Goal Announcements The 24hr Game-a-thon is November 5, 2016.  Jonathan is fundraising to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital.  Extra Life raises money for kids who need medical treatment but can’t afford it. Please make a tax deductible donation if you can here. He’s trying to raise $250.  Wargaming Recon is also doing a few eBay Charity Auctions with proceeds going to the Extra Life fundraiser to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital. The first eBay auction will go live when the next episode releases on October 10, 2016.  Please bid generously on the auction(s) if you are so able.  Remember, this is for the kids. Become a Wargaming Recon Sponsor: Wargaming Recon is Proudly Sponsored by: The Maine Historical Wargamers Association (they’re the people behind HUZZAH “Historical Wargaming for New England”) are the sponsor for the show. So grateful for their support. Please be sure to go to Huzzah May 19-21, 2017 at the Doubletree Inn in South Portland, Maine.  Wargaming Recon will record a live show at Huzzah 2017. Reminders We suggest Mobile Users use Pocket Casts ($3.99 for iOS, Lite version is FREE). $3.99 for Android users. Read the Episode Guide for sneak peeks at future episodes. Subscribe to us on iTunes Mike Paine’s 2016 Convention Schedule Carnage 19 Nov 4-6, 2016 EllisCon XXVI Nov 15, 2016 Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew, Troll ITC’s logo designer, for our amazing logo. Check out his portfolio at MightyNightGaunt.com Contact Wargaming Recon We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and welcome your feedback. Send it all to: Jonathan@WargamingRecon.com (Audio files welcome) Leave Telephone Voicemail: (347) 470-4263 Subscribe on iTunes Find us on Facebook Twitter Stitcher Radio Send a Voicemail (free, you only need a microphone and computer). Theme Song “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com. License This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC[...]