The Art of Wargaming

In this chapter, Machiavelli provides some solid advice. Before battle ever begins, the odds can be stacked more in your favor if you have training properly and know how to arm your forces. Support ...

17 Feb 20201h 15min

Machiavelli’s Art of War is arguably one of the most important influences in western linear tactics. We begin our study of this storied work by looking at the civic side of Wargaming and the communit...

10 Feb 20201h 20min

Before we start Machiavelli's "The Art of War", we take a diversion to examine the world for which it was created. Who was our author? Who was he writing for? As we look at the differences between our...

14 Jan 202038min

Before we delve into Machiavelli, it's only appropriate that we talk about spies. From the local barkeep to the boisterous commander, there is knowledge to be found in all places for those who know h...

7 Jan 20201h 16min

This week's episode is pure fire! No really...that's the theme. Whether in a literal sense as a form of weapon or in a more metaphoric sense as energy on the field, this week we're keeping the winter ...

31 Dec 20191h 30min

Last week we examined how terrain affects the motion of the army. This week we look at how ground, location on the field, and the proximity of the enemy interplay with the flow of battle! Join us also...

24 Dec 20191h 20min

The concept of successful use of ground as a force multiplier is so important, it spans two chapters! In this episode, we focus on the use of ground as it applies to motion. Oni and Malark also delve ...

17 Dec 20191h 29min

A fighter is in motion all the time, whether on the field or in camp. Similarly, a fighter is in a position at all times to make worthwhile observations about their opponents and allies. This episod...

10 Dec 20191h 34min